Unique Scandinavian-inspired style and backside lacing put the Salomon Women’s Ivy Felt Boots in a class of their own. With suede and felt uppers, these boots feel comfy like booties, and Contagrip outsoles give you traction on wintry terrain. Insulation ensures your feet stay cozy in freezing temps. Easily slip into the Salomon Ivy Boots, cinch the laces, and trek through snowy downtown streets to the alternative movie theater to catch a late showing.
I absolutely love these boots!
The fit is rather flat and snug across the instep and the tops of my toes, fairly roomy side-to-side in the toe box, and quite loose in the heel for me (with my rather narrow-heeled feet). They are very comfortable for me even when standing for several hours, but maybe a bit too loose for lots of walking. If you have a high arch, the fairly flat instep will probably not be too good for you. The footbed feels a lot like a Birkenstock sandal, very firm and stable with bumps in interesting places (no toe ridge, though). The felt uppers are very warm, but so is the rest of the boot - insulated leather. I like the lace-in-back idea: it's different and looks cool, but does take a little bit of getting used to, and you'll probably never tie them as fast as regular instep laces.
I haven't tried these much on ice or snow yet, so I'm not sure if the tread will perform well overall. It doesn't look terribly aggressive, at least. The rather flat and wide outer sole, though, means it feels *really* stable and solid, and the heels make a satisfying little "clunk" sound when walking on pavement or wooden floors, even though the boot is very light in weight.
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Love the look! Not so crazy over the comfort! 12-01-08
So I can't say enough about how much I just LOVE the look of these boots! But I will say that there doesn't seem to be enough room in the boot for a comfortable fit. Especially if you like wearing thicker socks.
I ordered 1/2 size larger than my shoe size as suggested- heel was wide,but I am planning on using heavy wool blend socks with them- they feel great- My very favorite boot-so much so I'm getting ready to buy another pair! Large toe box-perfect for diabetics like myself... sole is a little slick on some tile surfaces....
