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I love these Steve Madden Kendel Leather boots! In fact, I ordered a pair online just last week as a birthday gift to myself. I first eyed these boots a few months ago at DSW when they were regularly priced at $229.

More recently, I stopped by DSW with a friend (who was visiting from out of town) and noticed the boots were on sale for $149.95. Unfortunately, by this time, they had only a few pairs left and sizes were extremely limited.

I went home and called several local DSW stores in hopes of finding a pair in my size but had no luck. Each store was sold out or had only two pairs in stock (and not in my size). I then got online at DSW.com and found the same boot, for the same sale price and in my size! I guess being a “boot stalker” paid off.

I wasn’t too keen on paying shipping, so I started searching the web for a “Free Shipping” promo code. To my surprise, not only did I find a free shipping promo code (SHPSPR), but I also found an additional promo code for 15% off my order (TAKE15)! I applied both these promo codes to my order at checkout and paid only $127 (plus tax). By the way, I typically wear size 8, but  I ordered a size 7.5 because I expected the leather to stretch and planned to wear thin socks. They were a bit snug at first. But after wearing them one full day, they fit perfectly.

What I love most about these boots:

• Heel height: 1 3/4″ stacked heel; was looking for a boot with slightly more height than a flat-soled boot
• Shaft height: 14 1/2″ shaft; this knee-high, pull-on boot hits just below the knees
• Versatility: Can be worn in winter and summer, making them of great value. I currently wear them with tights and skinny jeans but also look forward to wearing them with dresses, skirts and even some shorts in the next few months!
• Leather: A bit worn (but of high quality), which gives them a vintage look and doesn’t show “wear and tear”
• Overall style: I’ve already received many compliments on these boots from both friends and strangers