i have a pair of the second kind in black. they are super comfy (i wear them interchangebally with my slippers) if you manage to find a pair that are black, make sure to get them a size smaller than you normally do. Every girl i know that has them has had to get a size smaller. the top pair are fairly common and i have lots of friends who have them. they love them, but of those that have both kinds, i think they prefer the latter pair.

peace

Along those lines, anyone have suggestions for those of us who have large calves? Most normal sized boots don't fit over my calves. Even as a kid riding horses I always had to have my boots stretched.

I have these boots img.hottopic.com/is/image/.../303220_hi but with two straps instead of 5. I got them at Hot Topic on sale for $50 or so. They're not leather, but they have a steel toe, and they have withstood two burns, Earthdance, Fuente Eterno, hiking, Disneyland, and a lot of clubbing. The side zipper is really starting to go, and the playa never totally came out from their first year, but it was a great deal.

The first year I wore these boots I got the worst blisters. Last year I picke up a pair of Dr. School's foam inserts for $3 and they did wonders. No blisters at all, and very happy feet. I probably would have been even more comfortable with gel inserts.

I'd like to remind everyone to remember that these boots are heavy and unless you're used to walking and dancing miles in them, your legs will hurt a lot on the playa. Those black suede shoes will be playa white in 5 minutes and it will never fully come out. Vinyl is also very warm, which makes those big boots great for night time, but not always the best for the heat of day.

I love my Doc Martin Motorcycle boots in magenta... paid 150.00 for them a few years back...two months ago I found them in black leather at Ross for 14.99!! Score!!!!

I wear 'em day & night out there!!

I loved my non-leather demonia boots...

I'm not married to the idea of furry boots - I think i also need a pair of plain leather (or non-leather) boots which will clean up easier :)

What style of Demonia boots do you guys have and love??

Thanks for the help Ladies!

A little lesson to be learned from my pain. . . . not the feet or legs, but the head! Last year after we finished setting up camp, I spent most of my time wearing 5/5.5 inch platforms (various demonia furry boots and a pair of sandal demonia). I'm already 5'10" before the platforms go on. . . . .well when I visited the port-o-poties I forgot to duck when coming out and BLAM, smacked my forehead on the top of the door frame. Luckily I didn't have my goggles on my forehead or I would have broken them. Also, luckily this was during the day so I didn't have my headlamp on either. . . . breaking that would have sucked tremendously.

Today at the thrift shop, I picked up a phat pair of Steve Madden boots, never worn, leather, lace up the front and zipper on the side with hardcore platform. Perfect. $30! He's got a few other older style boots that are also quite nice!

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I'm especially in love with the suede boots with fur trim such as:
www.rivithead.com/product_i...cts_id/135 or the version with a higher heel - wondering if anyone has either style? the platforms seems like they might not be the most comfortable style... >>

It's The Boots of Great Stompyness! I have the high heeled version of those boots (seen here:www.rivithead.com/product_i...ts_id/716) and I love them. I found them in a second hand store for almost nothing, so I had to buy them. I think they are comfy, and have lots of time wandering about in them. I can't wear them for a week straight though, and tend to spend my days in ultra comfort shoes, and then my nights in kick ass costume shoes (like those boots)

The best tip I have for making most any shoes more comfy, go to the drugstore and buy a pair of gel inserts (or a couple pair in case you misplace one, they're cheap, and worth it) You can transfer the inserts from shoe to shoe, and can really salvage a pair of shoes you thought were unwearable. I've worn my Boots of Great Stompyness with, and without the inserts, and have found that without the inserts, my feet are dead the next day, but with the inserts, I'm good to go.

If you're unsure of new shoes, wear them a lot before the event. This way you'll know what to expect, and not kill yourself on the playa.

my favorite playa boots are no longer made by the company ;(

however, i just found them on craigslist!

for those of you with lil' feet, check these out:

cgi.ebay.com/REPORT-FURR...cmdZViewItem

So comfy and they zip up too.

the best boots ever!!!