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Etsy Finds: Boot Camp
Story by mtraub
Published on October 15, 2009 in Spotlight 		Photo by

ashesandempires


Do your adventures take you crunching through fallen leaves in the apple orchard or teetering over cobblestone to the galleries downtown? No shoe means business quite like the boot. When I'm lacing up my knee-highs, I'm strapping myself in, preparing for challenges both topographical and sartorial. I think you'll find the Etsy Finds below undoubtedly strut-worthy.

 

Short and Sweet


TO DIE FOR leather ankle booties

From trashyourself, $200.

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Shadows Are on Your Side....boots

From GinaMicheleVintage, $28.

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Suede CORSET Ankle Boots

From santokivintage, $45.

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Vintage Cream Justin Lace-r Boots

From GenerationGap, $42.

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Maroon 60s Ankle Boots

From violetfolklore, $29.

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western blue gray DESERT suede

From 20twentyvintage, $40.

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80s Black STUDDED Gold BUCKLE

From jamesrowlandshop, $115.

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Vintage Turn Down Booties

From leolucaescobar, $65.

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Red Suede Tie-Up Spanish Booties

From VintageShouting, $32.

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Vintage BRUNO MAGLI Lace Up Boots

From thegreedyseagull, $58.

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Vintage Lace Up Granny Boots

From nstylevintage, $41.

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saddle brown leather (ankle) boots

From thevintagecloset, $30.

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To the Knee and Beyond

80s SLOUCH Heel Boots

From putonthatdress, $28.

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80s Boots Red Leather Slouch

From Reruns, $30.

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1970s chocolate brown leather

From savagespider, $25.

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Vintage Embroidered Western Boots

From mellowdayss, $49.

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BOHO Suede FRINGE FLAT BOOTS

From greygardensvintage, $75.

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Oatmeal white pirate boots

From Boomboxblitz, $42.

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STITCH taupe leather slouch boots

From brownbagvintage, $48.

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80s EMBOSSED Leather Tall Boots

From starletvintage, $68.

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Vintage Joan and David lace ups

From Georgeaccessories, $95.

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Bitchin Tall White Leather Stacked Boots

From zwzzy, $42.

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chocolate brandy riding boots

From Thrush, $78.

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1970s RUSTIC CANYON LEATHER

From greatestfriend, $65.

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All the Fixin's

Leather Leg Covers

By artlab, $265.

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Herringbone spats w/ leather ruffle

By ashesandempires, $76.

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White Nite BEAST STRAPS guys/girls

By heavymetallaundry, $50.

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Mesh Hex Leggings, S/M/L/XL

By daintythings, $40.

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Black Thigh High Knitted Tights

By xiaguan, $50.

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1940s vintage HOUNDSTOOTH spats

From allencompanyinc, $65.

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Black Ruffle Leather Spats

By joiacouture, $48.

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AQUA/BLACK Super Shine Bicolor Leggings

By CASTCOUTURE, $28.

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Sidhe Stem Stockings - Made to Order

By undertheroot, $65.

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Victoria Grey Ribbed Knit Leg warmers 

By KnitLush, $28.

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Leather Panel Leggings - Cream

By blackmarketbaby, $80.

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Ankle Spats Basic Black

By spiderlilyclothing, $16.

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Looking for more Etsy Finds? Try these links:

Winter Accessories Preview Guide | Vintage Boots | Trends | Handmade Spats

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Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:11 p.m. Lilley

great finds...I just dug my boots out for their first autumn outside trip today!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:11 p.m. BizzieLizzie

Awesome finds, but these would not have made it through any boot camp I've been in!! Would have made you WANT to stay in Boot Camp - not get out!! LOVE the lemongrass leg warmers!!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:12 p.m. woolandspool

love love love them all!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:17 p.m. norakaren

this boots are crazy and a "must " this fall...I don't even have a pair.Love the aqua leggings and I do have tons of tunics in my store to wear with!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:18 p.m. VintageEye

oh my!!! these are fabulous!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:21 p.m. HoneysuckleLane

Nice picks! It's time to pull my boots out of the closet too.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:21 p.m. ApplesAndAprons

Looove boots!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:21 p.m. congcongdesign

wow.nice shoes.i like them.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. spacejam

i love them and want them ALL

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. lovelygifts

Great post! Absolutely love shoes!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:28 p.m. BeadinBabe

Wow, I am in love with some of those boots! Christmas lis must haves!! :)

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. HandKnitHugs

shoes, boots, I'm in heaven!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:31 p.m. shoeshoevintage

I really like james rowland! Great picks and just in time! Reminds me to put up more boots in my shop :)

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. AVintageWitch

oh la la! I loveses vintage boots ;)

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. ChloesRuffleButt

Ruffles on boots? I love it! Can you believe I have never owned a pair of boots? Crazy right!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:35 p.m. fantasybeader

Oh I love boots, I have 2 pairs and wear them a lot. :-) Great finds

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:36 p.m. laralewis

love these selections! it's actually snowing today...so i am digging out all of my boots--perfect timing for this article!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:40 p.m. Fairyfolk

My boots take me crunching over fallen leaves in search of acorns!
Blessings and magic.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:40 p.m. cassidycay

How fun! I see laralewis has snow, it was 90 degrees here yesterday! : ) too funny

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:41 p.m. babinka1981

Lovely!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:42 p.m. buttercupbloom

OMGosh, those vintage houndstooth spats are so charming!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:46 p.m. ClashCityCouture

Beautiful boots and I absolutely love the leggings! The studs are so hot!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:46 p.m. KalliopeJewelry

*swoon*

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:46 p.m. AlchemicMuse

I adore boots… great picks!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:53 p.m. nomadcraftsetc

OH MY! Off to shop!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:53 p.m. beautifulbridget

these are fabulous!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. BlackStar

Great finds! I love boots and it's almost time to take mine out. :)

Oct. 15, 2009 at 12:59 p.m. trendyknitting

this is wonderful...
Hope Etsy Admin will make a new one with Winter Collection :)

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:03 p.m. thesockgirl

great stuff! i love the blue fringed boots

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:04 p.m. raghousenternational

Wow! Gorgeous and sexy all around. I need some boots!

Ren
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. thesockgirl

OH OH and i just saw the lace up leg warmers. to die for!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:08 p.m. accessoryalamode

These boots were made for wearin!! I love them all. Very cool and sexy styles! :O)

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:08 p.m. PrimaryRedux

Etsy boot articles are always so great in that so many styles and eras get covered. I love that about these boot features-leaving the door wide open for individual tastes and styles! Rock on!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:14 p.m. funkomavintage

well, you had me at "things below the knee" ! the shortier boots were what I wore all thru the 70s,80s,90's,00's...(when they were new!)....
Huzzah to boots! a tantalizing post....

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:17 p.m. poppyswickedgarden

YAY!, I love Love Love boot season!!!
I'll be making some cute spate that will look cute over any shoe/boot soon(after the halloween costume rush:)

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:22 p.m. orchardfarmsoap

I have been looking and looking for the perfect boot. nice to see so many in the same place!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:22 p.m. lsagar

Hi Michelle, Great Job...Just love the mix of fashion, vintage, and Etsy culture...

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:27 p.m. mazedasastoat

I'm surprised there aren't more shoe/boot makers on Etsy, I'm sure they'd find a market!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:34 p.m. evihan

wowww I want to have them allll:-)

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:37 p.m. warpedLaurie

Boot's and winter. Oh ya!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:39 p.m. meredithfenwick

gorgeous picks!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:40 p.m. PlastikWrap

Oh leg wear, one of my biggest vices!
My shelves are falling over from all the treasures I seem to collect in the obscure shoe stores, online sources or thrift shops...

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:41 p.m. zaperoco

Funky boots, love them all!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:42 p.m. AnniesWearableArt

I live in boots in the winter so lovelovelove this~~thanks!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:43 p.m. felicitycrew

Oh my,... Breathe in, breathe out.
Simply taking my breath away!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:45 p.m. VixVintage

Nice boots, thanks!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:47 p.m. nowvintage

oh I love boots!! so many great ones!!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 1:56 p.m. belovedbaglady

God I LOVE the spats...especially the ruffle ones!!!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 2 p.m. theeye

mmmmms bootzzzz
pretty nice picks...

Oct. 15, 2009 at 2:06 p.m. TheCottageCheese

Oh, you don't know how happy this post makes me! Except that the three pairs that I'm completely in love with are all too small :( I envy the lucky girl who ends up with those bitchin' tall white boots.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 2:06 p.m. posiesforlulu

Boots! Vintage Shoes! I love! Thanks for the awesome
selection! Very cool! Some 50's and 60's lovelies!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

Oct. 15, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. TripleGemini

Nice pIcks!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 2:16 p.m. worksofwhimsy

What is it about boots? I want one of each! Lovin' the spats too.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 2:31 p.m. CASTCOUTURE

yay! thanks for including my leggings :) have just relisted another pair xx

Oct. 15, 2009 at 2:39 p.m. trucksandpearls

Love love love

Oct. 15, 2009 at 2:43 p.m. DIYFluffies

Love those Red Suede Tie-Up Spanish Booties !

Oct. 15, 2009 at 3 p.m. marymary

These boots are fab...great finds Michelle!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 3:08 p.m. AlaskAnna

Those aren't real boots! I'd break my neck wearing those, and go slip sliding away....
Need something more substantial :)

Oct. 15, 2009 at 3:15 p.m. tashascreations

I love all of those shoes! Very interesting ideas of changing look of my old boots.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 3:20 p.m. Scallyrags

very kool!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 3:24 p.m. theferngate

What talent!! These boots are awesome!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 3:27 p.m. lisaroy

really great boots!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 3:37 p.m. pinkytoeclothing

yee haw! love 'em!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 3:48 p.m. HihloStudio

Love me some boots!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 3:58 p.m. sandraeileenjewelry

The spats are great!~

Oct. 15, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. TheJoyofColor

bOOTS , I love them and can't have enough

Oct. 15, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. StormsHandicrafts

Wow! So many wonderful boots! Herringbone spats w/ leather ruffle looks amazing!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 4:29 p.m. VintageTwenty

Great article, neat boots, try these on for size and style:

Sling Back Boot Shoes in pale turquoise, green toe with tan inlay in suede leather

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Oct. 15, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. MyMoms

Gorgeous picks! What beautiful colors.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:02 p.m. FableBay

some truly amazing talent!!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:02 p.m. odiliafu

Nice boots! I want a pair this winter.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:08 p.m. mgfashionjewelry

Wow, lovely shoes. Talented people!
Pictures are awesome too!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:09 p.m. LavenderField

booootiful boots! ;oD

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:23 p.m. caoimhamarie

i LOVE boots! fantastic post

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:26 p.m. steinschmuckdesign

Oh Michelle,
show me anyone dos not like Boots...
Fantastic!!!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:28 p.m. aimeesarmoire

Whoo-hoo! Lovin' all the spats :D

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:17 p.m. pinkvintageshoppe

love, love, love cowboy boots :)

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:52 p.m. yifataharoni

Omg these are all so amazing! Boots are the greatest.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:02 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

I'm feelin' those spats! What a great idea and great designs!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:22 p.m. poplovedesigns

the fixin's are gorgeous! The only thing that's better than boots are boot-accessories

Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:37 p.m. artlab

Such perfect picks! I love so many!!! When I put boots on I have a different walk....more attitude! It was fun to see this story. Thank you for including artlab! xxx

Oct. 15, 2009 at 8:01 p.m. hautecountryvintage

a girl can NEVER have too many boots :)

Oct. 15, 2009 at 8:41 p.m. etnakamura

Loved it! What's not to fall "head of heels" about boots?

Oct. 15, 2009 at 8:50 p.m. lovesmenot

those red booties are just darling!

and i am in desperate need of those herringbone and leather spats. gah!

super terrific finds!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. QuiltFinger

Great picks, love the boots and spats!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 9:43 p.m. beverlygoding

I have a ton of new Minnetonka boots, mocs and sandals -- can I sell those on Etsy? I'm new to this.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 10:14 p.m. Pantora

NEW UPLOADS IN MY SHOP MANY OF MY ITEMS WOULD LOOK GREAT WITH BOOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FREE US SHIPPING

Oct. 15, 2009 at 11:12 p.m. RetroLane

lovely boots for fall

Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:24 a.m. pocketmodernist

boots. love em all.

Oct. 16, 2009 at 1:30 a.m. amoronia

Aaaa!!!!!! I want them all!!!!!!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 3:47 a.m. elasticwasteland

wow! great finds! i want so many of them!!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 5:15 a.m. thelovelythings

oh boots.... how i love you. i already have 5 pairs, and yet, more seem necessary. i mean.. i live in maine. they're appropriate.

Oct. 16, 2009 at 8:14 a.m. leathermadenice

Spatz.., when history repeats itself...:D

Lovely feature!!

Anne ^i^

Oct. 16, 2009 at 9:28 a.m. RubyStudios

I didn't want to click on this article so I could avoid seeing all the fabulous BOOTS!!!!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 9:39 a.m. MadAboutColour

Absolutely delicious!!! Thanks for the treat!:)

Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:43 p.m. wantsky

oh how I wish more vintage shoes came in a size 10!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 1:49 p.m. poppyfox

fabulous fabulous shoes

Oct. 16, 2009 at 4:21 p.m. LustreBeads

*drools*

A girl can just never have enough boots.

Oct. 16, 2009 at 4:25 p.m. BellyDancePrincess

I love spats!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 7 p.m. zwzzy

Those spats are HOT!
I'm always looking for a cute pair of vintage boots, hard when you have monster feet like me :/
Thanks for the feature! You're radically awesome to the max!

oxox.

Oct. 16, 2009 at 7:35 p.m. VioletaVintage

Spat-tastic!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. CecilandCo

Fabulous Picks! Love the spats!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 8:04 p.m. babook

i prefer this ''Vintage Cream Justin Lace-r Boots'' a bit rock look !!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 11:05 p.m. cyndiesmithdesigns

Fantastic! I think I remembner owning a couple of these "back in the day"...makes me smile to see them again!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 11:51 p.m. fastfastfast

nice....i think i have a boot problem!

Oct. 17, 2009 at 3:09 a.m. Chatonia

All so cute!! I have a serious leg ang boot obssesion.
love it

Oct. 17, 2009 at 5:58 a.m. Bluebrooch

Nothing fits quite like the rigth pair of boots and the older they get the better...

Oct. 17, 2009 at 6:28 p.m. SarahJoyful

Unique Footwear is my all time biggest fetish! There are some super sexy styles! Will be those to the collection :)

Oct. 17, 2009 at 10:58 p.m. bhangtiez

funky finds...luv it

Oct. 18, 2009 at 6:46 a.m. SerendipSisters

sweet stuff

Oct. 18, 2009 at 2:20 p.m. TheRubyKitten

boots are the best thing, EVER!

Oct. 18, 2009 at 2:31 p.m. thirtyonedesigns

Wow! I'm not a boot person, but these are truly lovely. Especially the 1940s vintage HOUNDSTOOTH spats. :)

Oct. 18, 2009 at 9:08 p.m. jamesblake33

Boots! Just what I'm looking for my niece's birthday gifts!

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Oct. 19, 2009 at 4:09 a.m. AmyJosCreations

I love this GREAT collection of boots and the like.
Very Nice,
Amy
Handcrafted for Style

Oct. 19, 2009 at 4:53 a.m. ChildlikeWisdom

fashionable legs!

Oct. 19, 2009 at noon Iammie

Love them all!

Oct. 19, 2009 at 3:44 p.m. Lunatiger

Yowza! ^_^ I'm drooling with love....@_@ gimme gimme those sexy heels!

Oct. 20, 2009 at 1:19 a.m. trudiedavies

Oh Boots and shoes. Loove the red and blue boots!

Oct. 22, 2009 at 10:11 a.m. tomatored

love them- tre chic!

Oct. 22, 2009 at 8:53 p.m. JurgitaKiltPins

amazing boots collection! Would love to have them all! :)

Oct. 23, 2009 at 2 p.m. littleANGELboutique

I especially love the boots from jamesrowlandshop.

Oct. 25, 2009 at 3:42 p.m. KattyKinns

I LOVE those ruffle boots they're gorgeous <3333

Oct. 26, 2009 at 3:24 p.m. LadyLuLus

Great picks!

Lovely items :)

http://www.ladylulus.etsy.com

Oct. 28, 2009 at 11:15 p.m. Lotusgill

I want all those shoes..!!

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