When I first started breaking down his outfit into pieces, I decided to start with his boots. Now, if you remember earlier, I said that I didn't like buying cosplays because that would be cheating but I would end up cheating a little bit on this one. Well, even though I'm cheating, I really don't want to buy something from a cosplay website because that would still be too easy. Instead, I decided that I would try to find everything I needed from someplace different. (Note: I said try.) I started with his boots because I figured it would be incredibly difficult to find boots in a similar style. (I was proven correct.) I knew that they weren't going to be exact, so I narrowed down a list of characteristics that I wanted the most. Here it is:
- Dark brown (light brown or black will not cut it)
- About knee high (give or take a little)
- Correct heel shape (height doesn't matter as long as the shape is right)
When I first started looking for them, I didn't even bother to try and look for boots with ribbons let alone purple ones because I figured it would be dead near impossible to find. Finding boots the correct height with the right heel was not hard at all but finding them in the right color was a nightmare. I quickly figured out that if I wanted the fancy heel, I could usually only find them in a light brown or simply black. Unfortunately, I'm stubborn. I would not settle for that. After days of searching, I had still only found a list options that had two of the three requirements. Then, I had a "Duh" moment and realized that I hadn't looked on ebay. I quickly found what I was looking for.
The boots I found are just above the knee (according to the company even though they only go up to my knee), a lovely dark brown, and have the fancy heel (taller than Alois' but that's okay). They are actually made to be laced with ribbons and came with long brown ones that I have replaced with purple. If you want more information on the boots (they come in brown and black), don't be shy (Light), just ask. Later!
Pssst, can you email tylershaffstall@gmail.com with info on the boots you got? I wanted correct heel shape and correct color but I currently am looking into getting black stilettos in PU because finding high heeled boots that match those metrics is hard enough let alone finding them in a size 13 muhgod
ReplyDeletePssst. I've emailed you what I could find but unfortunately sizing proves an issue. I hope that my ideas might help in your search though. Good luck. :)
DeleteHaii! I am a beginning Alois Cosplayer and I have no money! so I am going to go buy fabric, but where did you get the boots? Do you need to send it to my email?
ReplyDeleteHey anon! Thank you for the question and I apologize for not responding sooner. In short, it's been a long time since I ordered these boots so I cannot remember precisely where I bought them however here is a similar seller on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Womens-Punk-Faux-Suede-Over-The-Knee-Thigh-Thick-High-Heel-Lace-Up-Boots-Shoes-/390622868365?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes& var=&hash=item5af2eff38d and here is another seller http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-High-heel-shoes-lace-up-zip-ruffle-trim-sexy-thigh-high-over-the-knee-boots-/151423082354?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&var=450613951440&hash=item234184df72 They aren't exactly cheep but they are a start at least. If you need any more information feel free to email me at wickedcosplay@yahoo.com. Thanks!
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