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Rylan Dansko Boot

Calling all vertically challenged legs...this boot's for you. The Rylan Dansko boot is a mid-calf boot that looks great on shorter legs. It is also built on a wooden rocker bottom platform lifting you to great heights in comfort. The heel is 2 ½ inches high but the platform under the ball of the foot is a full inch so the pitch of the heel feels more like wearing a much lower 1 ½ inch heel. The rocker bottom really makes a wooden high heeled boot much more comfortable to knock about in than you might imagine.

The smart styling of this boot is a bit “western meets city” and can certainly be dressed up or down. The stud detailing is great and the buckle strap over the instep is actually functional...meaning you can snug them down a bit to keep your feet from sliding forward if you have a low instep like me. I find that the Brown Crazy Horse color/leather best shows off the boots styling and lovely shape and tends to be a very versatile color. Th oiled leather is naturally water resistant and scuffs usually rub out with your fingers. When the scuffs won't rub out anymore it just means it's time to oil your boots.

The removable footbed is leather lined and has a smooth cushy feel under foot. As I took my first steps in this sassy boot I had to smile at that familiar Dansko feeling my feet know and love so well. I appreciate the TPU tread added to the wooden soles that improve traction and most shoe repair shops can easily add new tread when you need it. The arch support and rocker bottom is really what has set Dansko apart from other shoes and whenever they stray from that winning formula I am disappointed. I am thrilled they made the Rylan and I am thoroughly impressed by their comfort...proving you can have style and comfort in the same shoe. If you find you love the feel of this boot as much as I do...you may also love other Dansko's in the “Rio” collection which all sport the same wooden soles.

Boots of this caliber often sell out quickly and we are getting toward the end of “boot selling” season so I suggest you make a quick step to your favorite local Dansko Retailer and try on a pair for yourself.

If you just can't ditch the robe and slippers today you can always peruse the selection of Rylan offerings at zappos.com and amazon.com.

If you happen to be in Eureka, Ca you can find these boots at Kokopilau for the best price...yes, even better than any price I have found online.

Fitting Notes:

European sizing. Typically Dansko's run on the wide side but the buckle over the instep will help this boot fit medium feet as well. Remember that when boots fit properly they should have some slip in the heel. I typically wear U.S. size 8 and require a size 39 in these Rylan boots which is the same length I wear in my Dansko Professionals. If you feel that you are between sizes go up and wear thicker comfy socks. Even though the footbeds are removable I am not inclined to recommend wearing these boots with orthotics but the generous amount of arch support that these boots deliver might be a nice once and a while alternative to your orthotics.