changed my mind

I'm allowed to do that, you know.  I actually want these boots:

So much so that they're pretty much all I've been thinking about for 3 days.  They're made by Red Wing, but the price is a bit steep for my purse.  I also like these, from Sperry Top-Sider.

But there's also this, and this.

What do you think?  I'm not generally a big wearer of close-toed shoes, as I tend to want to slip them off as soon as possible.  The only non-sandals I wear consistently are my TOMs (which are basically disintegrating at this point) and Chucks.  But I'm going to need something slightly hardier come fall and winter and was clearly already on the lookout when these caught my eye.  They won't work in the snow, however, of which everyone I talk to is predicting a ton this winter.  Who knew that shopping for rugged, non-fashionable boots could become so all-consuming?

Top photo ganked from Jo.

i want

these boots.

For so many reasons.  I even don't mind the zipper, which I usually do.  I mean, I have fingers, I can tie shoes.  I think perhaps the unnecessary buckle is seducing my eyes.  Yuuuuuuum.

spring toms

It's that time of year again!  The time of year when I drool and curse my empty wallet, all at the same time!  (Okay, that's most of the year, but all the same...)  TOMs just announced their spring styles!  Here are my favs:

Newport Red Cordones.  I wasn't too sure about the Cordones line when it first came out, but I am LOVING these red-striped beauties.  Definitely my #1 pick.

Seaport Vegan Classics.  I love that print, I do.

Tyler Ramsey Hand Painted.  Part of the TOMs artist line.  Like wearing a Pollack on your feet.  Minus the $5 million+ insurance rates.

Blue Madras Classics.  It's bothered me all year that TOMs has all these great plaid shoes for men, but not for women.  Here's hoping these become a trend!