Aren't they though??
I've been looking for a good, tall black boot with minimal decorations that doesn't look too stripper-y but also doesn't look too frumpy. oddly enough, my style inspo for this was... condi rice???
whatever. i'm into it. I am not a historian. I'm an International Relations scholar though.
These are my boots. They are Carolina 116s. They are 16" waterproof steel-toe vibram-soled all-leather boots. They are not made anymore. I purchased my first pair in 1991 and resoled them twice. Unfortunately I wasn't so good about keeping them supple and eventually they cracked past the point of usefulness (a hole you could shove a quarter through, or a hot dog). I purchased my second pair in 2003 and have resoled them once already. They have been through three motorcycle accidents. I do not know what I will replace them with, but I figure I have eight years to decide; more if I keep them oiled. they're great boots. I think I paid $75 for the first pair and $120 for the second.
Condi looks like she's about to open a can of whoop-ass in this photo. Matrix style.
right? i think as an aspiring sec of state, she's as good a style inspiration as any