rain, rain please stay?

So I may have mentioned before that my brown leather boots from Anthropologie are one of my favorite possessions. They're kind of like a stuffed animal that's literally been loved to pieces. They have huge holes in their soles, and I've been doubling up on socks for a month or two.

Every day I walk past a friendly looking shop called Marvin's Shoe Service , but I haven't wanted to part with my boots long enough to get them fixed. Yesterday I finally gave in. My boots are in Marvin's trusty hands, and my feet are cozy and dry in my Hunter Rain boots . I'd like to attribute my shoe separation to practicality, but it actually stems from a rainy forecast. I hope it stays bleak for the next week or so, because I'll be wearing my Hunter's rain or shine!

P.S. I've heard of people wearing Hunter's at rainy outdoor weddings. I kind of love that idea, but I'm not sure if I'm brave enough. What do you think?

holes in my soles

Can I tell you two things I love?

Boots and Fall.

Actually, I think I love my boots a little too much, because when asked what I would save in a fire they're always the first thing that comes to mind.

I got mine for my birthday 2 years ago, and I've worn them religiously every chilly day since. They're so well-loved that this weekend I stepped in a puddle and noticed cracks and holes all along their soles : ( Good thing Athens has a good shoe repair shop! I just hope I can part with them while they get fixed.

Have you ever had a favorite, favorite piece of clothing? What did you do when it ripped or wore down?

boots boots

See these lovely boots...

they are vintage

and they are Frye

and I felt like Alison Krauss or Emi Lou when I pulled them on

unfortunately, I also felt like knives were stabbing into my feet

and I had to leave the store with nothing but this picture

I hope someone else (with smaller feet) enjoys them as much as I did for a few painful moments!