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How many pairs of boots do you consider reasonable?

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MawB Mon 06-Jan-20 18:00:28

I have just bought a very comfortable - but smart pair of grey suede boots. Did I need them? Probably not as I already have a pair of fur lined grey suede boots, but I am telling myself this new pair are “smarter”
Anyway, is there any reason we should not have several pairs of boots in the same way we have several pairs of shoes, not just one in each colour
So counting up my boots - oh dear , but sone are “smart” others, utility - black leather -2, tan leather -3, black suede -1, brown suede -1, blue suede -1, grey suede -2, tan suede-1.
Anyone prepared to make me feel less like Imelda Marcos?

GrannyGravy13 Thu 30-Jan-20 15:47:54

I blame MawB, I was browsing M & S website and spotted that they are still stocking my favourite two pairs of ankle boots.

As my pairs are on the worn side of much loved I have purchased them both. Navy suede flat Chelsea boots and flat black suede and leather ankle boots "Oopsie"!! grin

paddyanne Thu 30-Jan-20 17:01:41

Just counted mine,I have 17 pairs of boots knee length and just over the knee in black,brown .tan and cream .Ankle length currently 7 pairs, so 24 in total ,all my boots have high heels .I have one pair of green wellies if I need flat soles in bad weather.I hang my boots on a rail well the long ones with clips and have a wee bit of foam between the boot and the clip.Works well.I recently gave some away a couple pairs of cowboy style that had quite pointy toes .
Shoes ,lost count though I did give 28 pairs to the local library who were collecting shoes for a charity ,my neice is a librarian and she said the heels were impractable but she would sell my shoes which were hardly worn and put the money into the charity fund instead .Mine are all leather or suede ,sorry,I dont like plastic footwear and plastic isn't really helping the environment as far as I can see.My leather boots last for years

GrannyGravy13 Thu 30-Jan-20 17:11:46

Your brave to count them Paddyanne I keep putting off that task, as I can always get shoes or boots to fit me and along with handbags they are my shopping weaknesses.