Tuesday, November 29, 2011

These Boots Were Made for Walking (in the Snow)

If I was creating fantasy footwear, I'd use pillows as my inspiration. While strapping pillows onto my feet seems impractical, the thought of walking on all that cushioning sounds divine. I'll leave it to the Snuggie people to come up with something as ridiculous as pillow shoes. In the mean time, I've found something equivalent, but much more stylish.

A rep from Module, a marketing company out of New Zealand, recently contacted me to see if I'd test drive the Lara boot by Dominion. Since I was on the verge of replacing my trusty Uggs, I jumped at the chance to receive a free pair of boots, worth $299 (but, hey, they're on sale right now for $179!). All I had to do was review them!

Two things (aka, the section in which I qualify statements I have made or am about to make):

1) A word on Uggs - Yeah, I get that they put the UG in UGLY, but I don't really care. I would never wear Uggs as a fashion statement, but when you're as tall as me, something that keeps vulnerable toes from freezing because of poor circulation is practically a god send. And that's what Uggs are for me, they're practical. They keep my feet warm and they have good traction on slippery surfaces. They make for great winter footwear. The drawback is, they're not that great looking.

2) I rarely review products. It states clearly in my advertising policy that I will NOT endorse a product I don't actually love. The purpose is simple: I am a brand, in a way, and I can't marr my brand by talking up stuff that is complete crap just for a quick buck. Also, my readers might actually go buy the thing I'm endorsing, and then I'd be responsible in the case of their dissatisfaction. Endorsing products I actually love keeps all of this endorsing stuff above board and beyond reproach.

The above statements lead me to my overriding point: these boots are amazing. Not only are they -in my humble opinion - BETTER THAN UGGS, they're more stylish. Why are they better than Uggs? The interior shearling does not flatten out like Uggs do, but instead remains fluffy. It's very much like walking around on pillows. Pure heaven. So, I'm endorsing the heck out of these babies. If you're in the market for Uggs, switch to Dominion instead. The quality is still high, but they make a more durable and comfortable boot.

I received my Dominion Lara boots about a month ago and I've worn them EVERY DAY since. Why, I'm wearing them right now!


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