New Boot Day

[Gone in 60]

Ok, I guess I'm officially a boot snob. I had some time to kill this afternoon sort of kind of in the area where Indie Ridge's office is. I love my black boots, but they're a matte finish which gets a greyish "patina" easily, from the shifter contact area and anything that scuffs against them. It's kinda cool, and when rubbed with a towel spritzed with leather or VLR treatment, they go right back to black. I figured a brown pair in a traditional leather that can be polished would be nice. I called and asked about the "Walker" model, and they had my size in stock. 

I appreciate that they've made exceptions for me to come over and buy directly rather than have them shipped. Picking them up on the work bike means I can't get a box as well. While I was talking with Stephanie at the front office, Steve, the owner came out of his office to say hi. He showed me some of the box art, and it's a shame I couldn't take a box with me. They have a different box design for each boot model. The design for this one was drawn by an artist they apparently found on Etsy. 

I walked in wearing my Amazon boots and while I was trying on the Walker boots, he grabbed one of the Amazon boots and started bending it every which way. He didn't say anything, but I could see the "sure hope you're not wearing these if you ever go down" look on his face.

These will be nice next week when we're at a medical trade show and I need to dress up a bit!