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Naya Quail Boots: The Perfect Wedge
I consider myself a definitely wedge connoisseur… All wedges get a fair chance in my world, and each get the same amount of respect.
Well, until the bar is raised, anyway. Then it’s time, again, for the world of wedges to step up their game. This bar-raising occured promptly after I set eyes on the Quail Boots from Naya.
The leather feels so soft and buttery (cliché as it might be, it’s the damn truth), and the color was the perfect shade of putty (or “Lunar Taupe“) mixed with mud that I love. My favorite part of the boot, though – that wedge. It reminded me of the Diane Von Furstenberg wedges I fell in love with last year, with their rustic, driftwood feel and detailed layers. Also well worth mentioning – the arch support is beyond satisfactory (which is nice when you’re 3+ inches off the ground).
For those who aren’t familiar with Naya and their fierce dedication to sustainability, this is some of the only leather I’m okay when it comes to shoes. Their dying methods are eco-friendly and conscious, as they use vegetable tanning processes that are much more gentle on the environment (thought admittedly still not good). They use as many recycled materials as possible and carry that philosophy to their packaging, which prevents them from pushing one of my biggest buttons: ethical designers and retailers who use excessive shipping materials. Ugh.
Admittedly, though – I have beef. This won’t come as a surprise to many women, but… my calves, ladies. I can’t count the number of times an argument between my calves and boot shafts have resulted in bloodshed [sidenote: possibly because there aren't any?] and this boot was no different. I managed to surgically insert my leg into the boot for these photos, but it was a very tight squeeze, and my calves are about 16″.
Were my calves an inch or two smaller, I would be wearing these boots until they were forced from my loving feet. The comfort level is high, the design is spot on, and the sizing is pretty typical – and not necessarily bad! Just bad for me.
I’m pretty sure that these boots would be my “wear over jeans” and “wear with tights” and “wear with dresses” boots. Mostly I just want wake up in the morning knowing that I have a ridiculously good-looking pair of boots that will go with just about everything I own waiting for me in my closet. Isn’t that the best feeling ever?
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We received a complimentary pair of summery Naya wedge sandals in exchange for reviewing the above boots. Look for them next summer!
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