Chinese Laundry

Chinese Laundry Women's Newbie Boot

• leather
• Manmade sole
• Shaft measures approximately 18" from arch

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Update your wardrobe with this Newbie boot from Chinese laundry. The sleek leather upper features a smart buckle detail at the ankle, which lends an equestrian feel. The roomy shaft is elevated in the front, while the low heel is perfect for everyday wear.

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Boot Size Chart Will these boots fit properly? To get a better idea, measure the shaft height and opening of a pair of boots you already own. Using the table below, compare your boot measurements to the measurements of the new boots that you’re considering. Take note of any similarities or differences.

Shoe Size Shaft Opening Shaft Height 6 17.5 in. 17.5 in. 6.5 17.5 in. 17.5 in. 7 17.5 in. 17.5 in. 7.5 18 in. 18 in. 8 18 in. 18 in. 8.5 18 in. 18 in. 10 18.5 in. 18.5 in. 10.5 19 in. 19 in. 11 19 in. 19 in.

Shaft Opening: Measure the flattened inner boot opening with a tape measure and double this value. Shaft Height: Measure the height of the shaft from the arch up to the opening of the boot.

Please note: Although we have measured these boots ourselves, the size of the boot you order may vary slightly from our measurements due to differences in boot material.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002BU46SO
• Item model number: Newbie
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,558 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As Comfortable as Slippers!!! And Gorgeous, November 18, 2009

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OVERALL: If you want gorgeous, comfortable boots at a good price, THESE BOOTS ARE SUPER GREAT!

COMFORT: These are as comfortable as slippers! How many boots can you say that about?

SIZING: I was anxious about buying online, since you can't try these on first, but they have a lot of room for the toes. I wear a size 8, though my problem is that sometimes an 8 is too tight in the toes and if I go up a half size, they slip on the heel. But THESE BOOTS ARE THE PERFECT FIT! I ordered my normal size 8. The boots are really comfy in the toes, but don't slip on the heel. I can wiggle my toes in these! (But they look nice and narrow from the outside.)

LENGTH: If you want really long boots over your knees, these probably aren't for you. I am 5'4" and they come just below my knee. They are the perfect length for me, however, since I can wear any skirt with them. My last pair of black boots came up just over my calf, and that limited me to a longer skirt to cover them.

CALF ROOM: They have LOTS of room in the calf, and also have an elastic wedge in the back.

LEATHER: They are very soft, and look like good leather boots. They look like a boot I would buy at Nordstrom, but are a lot better deal for the $.

THANKS FELLOW AMAZON REVIEWERS! Reading all of the boot reviews helped me narrow my purchase to these winners. People who take the time to tell us of their experience (good, bad, and ugly) with Amazon products have great karma! So I am here to return the favor with my thoughts for you on my new gorgeous boots!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bottega Veneta but....., November 14, 2009

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This review is from: Chinese Laundry Women's Newbie Boot (Apparel)

I wanted a nice pair of boots that could be worn to work and still look professional, with more of a riding look than pirate or elf.

My heart was set on the fantastic Bottega Veneta riding boots Gwyneth Paltrow gets to wear as a part of her "uniform",[...] but paying $1100 was just...fantasyland.

So these little boots are the stand-in and they try hard. Not the best leather, true. Wipe them down with some KIWI Express Shine and the leather looks a bit more expensive.

Excellent fit and comfort though. I wear them without socks and they're so comfy, I wish I could wear them everyday. (Note to self: buy more dresses for these boots so I can wear them everyday). No ugly zipper either.

Probably the best feature besides comfort, is the height. These boots reach nearly to the knee, instead of stopping mid-calf like so many others and making the leg look stumpy. These are much more flattering and lengthen the silhouette.

I do wish they came in a heavier leather (they'd be absolutely perfect then) but for 100 bucks, they work, and quite nicely at that.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars lots of leg room, October 4, 2010

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I decided to purchase this item after reading all of the customer reviews and to put is simply, I wasn't satisfied. I was looking for something that was snug around the calf area and this boot was not. It leaned toward looking like a pirate boot, especially if you folded the top down. So if you are looking for something that is really fitted around the leg, I would not recommend this boot, since it is a little loose and slouchy.

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