I've been looking for a great pair of black riding boots, but I don't like the Steve Madden's, and the Loeffler Randall's are too much... boo.

There are a pair of Delman riding boots that are pretty similar to the Loeffley Randall's. They are still $500, but at least it's a little cheaper!

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder...

I agree, the Steve Madden ones just aren't the same.

can anyone explain to me why I rarely (if ever) see a cute shoe in a size over 10!! Steve Madden...come on!

I like the Steve Madden ones alot. My problem...my calves. For some reason they are HUGE lol. I wear a size 8 -8.5, but my calves are large and never fit!

boooo

Fab - how do they fit? Do they run narrow, wide etc? I actually think this is a great look-for-less and I really like the Steve Madden ones (esp. the price tag!)

I agree - the Steve Madden's don't quite cut it. They're cute, but it's the buckle on the foot of the Loeffler's that makes the boot.

esweet - I went onto Zappos to check out customer reviews. You may want to read what they have to say. It could answers your questions.

I didn't order there though (although I LOVE zappos...awesome customer service).
Steve Madden is having a free shipping special. Also, you can get 10% off if you sign up for their email newsletter.

I ordered the Cognac. Hope it is a nice color.

I actually like the Steve Madden's better--mainly because it comes in brown which I like better for flat boots. I really can't explain that. Also, there's something about the buckle at the bottom. I have a boot like that & it makes my foot look wider. I like buckles at the top.

The Steve Madden ones aren't bad, but I still much prefer the Loeffler Randall ones. I'll probably keep hunting for a cheaper version...

holy moly...I am buying these! I can not bring myself to pay LRs even though I am madly in love with them...thanks for the tip!

Hey gals. I actually got them in cognac and it's a really nice caramel brown. They fit a little loose around the calf but it's not an eye sore. Alas, I cannot afford the Loefflers so it's the next best thing.

Meh....I still like the Loefflers! I think they are worth saving for!

i already have the steve madden boots in cognac. they're really cute & i can't wait for fall to wear them!

There's a perfect pair of boots, just like these, in American Living, on JCP.com 119.00 dollars. They come in brown and black and are absolutly gorge!

I love the Steve Madden ones better than the LR's and the best part is if you go to amazon.com they are only 140 bucks and they have some special that you get 25 off if you spend $125 or more and no tax and free shipping...i got the cognac ones for on $114!!!! And they are great for bigger calfs b/c you can adjust the buckle.