A Quest for Affordable Boots

Regular readers know that I'm a little obsessed with boots. Casual boots, dressy boots, snow boots ... I haven't met many boots I didn't like. But until recently, it's a habit I wasn't able to support very well -- because in case you haven't noticed, boots are expensive.

I totally get that boots should cost more than shoes; they use more materials, and are typically more labor intensive. But with designer boots costing anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars, and even brand name boots sometimes costing two or three hundred dollars per pair, just thinking about Fall and Winter footwear can give most middle-income people a headache -- and it's even worse for people who are on a tighter budget.

So this year, I set out to get my boot fix without spending a fortune. So far, I've managed to score four pairs for less than $150. And lest ye think I just headed off to the nearest Wal-Mart with a fist full of coupons, I should mention that these are all high quality brand name boots.

For example, I scored the gorgeous suede and patent knee-high boots from Nine West for only $29.95.

How did I do it?

Find out for yourself with my article about finding Boots for Less, complete with shopping tips and top sites for finding discount boots.

Pictured: Nine West "Jemonia"
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