First, the Birks.
Birkenstocks = $145.61 total
From the Birkenstock/Naturino store in Westmount on Greene Street.
I had desperately wanted to love the style with the cute bronzed leather that didn’t look like “original” Birks, but this is only kind of style that felt really good on my foot.
The other styles were quite tight around my foot & when I walked, it was uncomfortable.
I also wanted a pair that would stay on my feet, and the double strap was recommended.
They take some getting used to especially on my instep and under my big toe, but I’m going to slowly break them in.
10 days and counting. They’re great (so far) as shoes to wear around the apartment. They’re getting more and more comfortable by the day!
Perfect pair of brown knee high boots = $321.71
*a light appears behind the boots and angels start singing — “Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah”*
I FOUND THEM!!!!
Okay, so I stalked them on the internet first. Big difference.
And it took me 6 hours to find them after scouring all the stores for all the brown, flat, knee-high boots of high quality in the city.
But it was all worth it.
Everyone will now call me The Girl in the Perfect Pair of Brown Knee High Boots.
Seriously.
Ecco’s new boot collection is quite cute. This is the Hobart in Espresso.
(What is up with companies naming colours things to eat or drink now? Espresso. Cocoa. Honey. Lemon Butter…. Wait. I might have made up the last one.)
The picture is a lot darker, so I didn’t expect to like the colour since it was so close to black.
I was SO wrong.
Ecco Shoes - Hobart - $275 - But I don't hate the buckle!
- Classic ridding* style with 25mm heel
- Full Inside zipper
- Highly breathable textile lining
- Uppers of rich leather
*Snorts*
I tried to feebly haggle for a bargain but there was nothing to be done.
The guy saw the fire in my eyes, smelled blood… and quite frankly, he has a valid point.
It’s the new collection — there ain’t no discounts at the start, people.
But I couldn’t chance these perfect boots running out of stock in Size 8s. I have found my Holy Grail Brown Boots and by hell or high water, I wanted them!
(I also checked for the 30 day return & refund policy first before snatching them up in my greedy paws and nuzzling them.)
Well? Ca passe ou ça casse?
(Do they pass or fail? Try not to let the price factor into your squeals of pain and/or delight.)
Other practical things I also picked up for the day, lest you think I just let my devilish Shopaholic go wild.
Worldwide Adapter Kit for 150 countries = $24.84
I could have just purchased a separate adapters but they were $9.99 each!
And I needed 3. So this was cheaper.
Plus, it saves space because they all snuggle into each other for easy travel.
So even though my trip is canceled to Asia this year, I still have to go to Europe next year for weddings…
Here are the adapters snuggling each other and doing naughty things.
And when I break them apart they can be adjusted to fit any kind of socket.
I just twist the prongs for the European plugs, or add the Continental Europe plug on top of the others.
Cotton Swabs & Feliz Rey Knockoff – $2
The Coral Purse was to satisfy my Feliz Rey for Target lust. I really wanted the coral bag.. but I live in Canada. 
And lo and behold in the dollar store! Look what I found for $1.
Other damages not shown:
- $12.75 = Subway tickets
- $263 = Vehicle registration. They’re a bunch of PIRATES here, our local DMV.
- $1.39 = A drink. I went 8 hours without eating or drinking searching for those boots. I needed it.
Total Damage for the day: $771.30
Close to a grand.
I still have a chance to return those boots, so I may go back for another scouring to see if I can find another pair I love as much, for cheaper.
(What a lie. You know I love these boots.)
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Lawgirl
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 7:35 AM:
Love the boots!! They’re gorgeous!
I used to wear the Birks, but they just can’t work with my Barbie-doll high arches anymore. I’ve had to switch to Mephistos.
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CanadianSaver
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 7:50 AM:
LOVE the boots, the Birks not so much…
My coworker got a great pair of boots at Winners… did you check there? They still cost about $200 but they were marked down from $350… it’s worth a look if you haven’t checked.
Lisa
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 8:08 AM:
YARRRRRRRRRRRRR! Don’t be insulting ye pirates by comparing thee to the likes of the DMV!
(Besides, DMV is the spawn of Satan – NOT pirates. *gigglesnort*)
jolie
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 9:16 AM:
Now I know who to come to if I want to power shop. I never know what to buy. I envy you calves that permit zippers from base to top. Now you can hum ‘these boots are made for walking’. lol
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Converting A Spendthrift
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 9:46 AM:
I too have been on the hunt for the perfect knee high boot in a 10 wide. So I am glad someone has had success! Oh by the way, great boots.
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me in millions
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 10:28 AM:
Adorable boots! They look like they’ll make any outfit AMAZING!
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E
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 10:39 AM:
Buckle on boot = hotness
(<– coming from a guy)
I say keep'um. For something that fits your bill of the "perfect" boot, what's an extra $100 from budget? It's not like you're doing poorly in the savings dept. Heck, I just spent $85 for a hoodie at Banana Republic :S. Not an amount I'd pay normally, but the blue was fantastic shade, and oh so snuggly soft. It's new so there was no discount either.
CJ
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 11:12 AM:
Do not look at further for boots. Those are perfect and the price should reflect the quality. I wish I would have bucked up a hefty price for my tall riding boots last fall. I didn’t, and I fear they won’t make it more than 2-3 years.
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LA Daze
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 11:19 AM:
Love the boots! That little make up pouch/coin purse is cute as well. I once bought a pair of Birkenstock flats. They were cute, bronze, and oh so uncomfortable. I thought those shoes were supposed to make feet feel better? Well I wore them twice and um…gave them away to charity because I lost the receipt. For some reason I always associate the kind of Birks you got with Midwest women (sorry to y’all!) because back when I was 11 my best friend’s family only wore those kind of sandals (and they are from Iowa).
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Michelle
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 1:10 PM:
Those boots are fab. And even though you spent a pretty penny, they’re going to last forever and are probably really comfy. I can say that I splurged on my tall black boots as well (from J.Crew, $300 US) and have not regretted it one bit. I heart them.
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Tee aka The Diva's Thoughts
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 4:25 PM:
I found the perfect pair of boots this weekend!!!! I am so amped!! They aren’t eco friendly or anything I just wanted to share! lol
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Revanche
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 5:11 PM:
Awww, do you need me to make a Target run for you?
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savvy gal
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 5:18 PM:
your new boots looks snazzy. i have not own birkinstocks in ages but they are comfy if nothing else.
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frugalscholar
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 10:03 PM:
Those boots will last for years. They are beautiful. A good purchase.
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Monica
on Sep 29th, 2009
@ 10:30 PM:
Love the boots! Don’t return them, you need good boots for our Canadian weather. And that dollar store pouch, how cute is that! Must go check out $1 store soon:)
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Heather
on Sep 30th, 2009
@ 1:57 AM:
You will LOVE the Birks, even though they aren’t the bronzy ones! They are amazing!
Viviana
on Sep 30th, 2009
@ 6:42 AM:
I have done worse damage when visiting family in NY. I love the boots and even though it is autumn in London, am still wearing my Birks.
There’s an award waiting for you over at my blog.
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Sep 30th, 2009
@ 8:48 AM:
@L.A. Daze — I am getting used to wearing them. They actually take about 10 days to adjust towards.. it was uncomfortable at first but now I love them!
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Sep 30th, 2009
@ 8:52 AM:
@Michelle Horribly comfy
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Sep 30th, 2009
@ 8:52 AM:
@Heather Took me about 10 days to get used to the Birks but now they’re AMAZING
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com
on Sep 30th, 2009
@ 8:52 AM:
@Viviana If I ever visit anyone in NYC it is sure to be a hell of a shopping time
Thanks for the award!
Make Do Style
on Sep 30th, 2009
@ 11:45 AM:
I think the boots are great – you’ll have them for years. I bought a similar pair nearly 7 years ago and they are still going strong.
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Rachelle
on Sep 30th, 2009
@ 4:15 PM:
Yay for getting the boots! I went to DSW last night and nearly lost my mind at boots, flats, and these cute party shoes I saw. They were Jimmy Choos…need I even say the price!
Those boots really look nice, so I vote to keep them! Unless, you lose the roof over your head as a result, which in that case, throw them back!
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Foxie
on Sep 30th, 2009
@ 5:37 PM:
I missed the Birk thing, I don’t get it…? *ducks just in case*
I’m so excited that it’s cool here in the mornings and evenings, I’m living in my brown boots. (Blowfish ZigZags, but really not that close to what you were looking for except the flat heel and brown.) Sadly, when I wear a cute fall outfit, like this morning’s boots + navy tights + BCBG gray dress + brown sweatshirt + navy scarf, I’m totally fine in the morning…. But it gets HOT yet! (Not a 70* F outfit, mmkay?) But it was cute, I think.
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Rae
on Sep 30th, 2009
@ 9:23 PM:
Gorgeous boots!! I support spending more on staple items like a nice pair of boots as well, though it’s not even near my budget to spend THAT much ^^ I cap my shoe-spending at about $100 a pair, and wear them to death.
Ca passe.
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allersac
on Sep 30th, 2009
@ 11:07 PM:
i even like those boots, btw, the wife loves her birkies, has em in beige, 2nd pair