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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 05:52 PM
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Should I get these boots?
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/BenchmarkBrands/70901_CAMEL?$400x400$

They're waterproof, have removeable insoles to accomodate orthotics, poly/cotton blend uppers, acrylic pile linings, and slip-resistant, flexible soles. The tops turn down for a slightly different look. They cost $60.

If I buy them, I will have spent $60, and we will never see snow again in my lifetime. If I don't buy them, I will save $60, and we will most assuredly have the mother of all snowstorms this year and every year I delay getting boots.

So, what do you think?
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MrCoffee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 05:57 PM
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1. only if you swear to tuck your pantlegs into the tops
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 06:07 PM
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5. I promise!
I wouldn't want snow to get in my cuffs!
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Bake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 06:01 PM
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2. I gotta say, they weren't exactly what I was hoping for ...
if you know what i mean.....

:-)

Bake
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 06:06 PM
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4. I haven't been able to wear those kind of boots in a long time...
I'd look really silly in them now. They'd be good for a laugh, though. :rofl:
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Bake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-25-08 10:56 AM
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14. I think WE'LL be the judge of that!
And be sure and post a pic ...

:hi:

Bake
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LeftyMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 06:02 PM
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3. So what you're saying is, buying them will promote climate change?
Better not then.
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 06:09 PM
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6. Either that, or the weather will make a point to never snow near me.
...at least, not when the boots are handy. If I took a mid-winter vacation to Florida, it would snow then.
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Sanity Claws Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 06:27 PM
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7. No. Just give me the $60 and
wear your sneakers in the snow.
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 06:32 PM
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8. But my tootsies will get wet!
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Sanity Claws Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 06:36 PM
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9. I can send you a towel.
How about a mauvey-purple towel? Or a neutral sandy colored one?
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 06:38 PM
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10. Will it accomodate orthotics?
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Sanity Claws Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 06:49 PM
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11. Sure. I'll just send you a really big towel.
;)
Enjoy your new boots.
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Parche Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 06:50 PM
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12. Were They Made For Walking?
:hi:
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-24-08 06:57 PM
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13. One of these days...
:spray:
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-25-08 10:57 AM
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15. I dunno...
I try not to spend more than $30 on any kind of shoes. But I'm a cheap bastard, so...

:hi:
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SPKrazy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-25-08 11:00 AM
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16. I say get the boots
you'll see snow again
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Rosie1223 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-25-08 11:14 AM
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17. Goddess -- I got these boots for Christmas
http://www.landsend.com/pp/ChaletBoots~174935_253.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::DCA&CM_MERCH=IDX_00002__0000000194&origin=index

I highly recommend them. It has only snowed about an inch since I got them(figures :) ), but they are very warm. Last night the temp was -14 and my toes didn't get cold!
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