Pikolinos Alhambra Boot Review

Pikolinos Boot 'em Up Review

There they were in the shoppe window...beckoning to my soles. How is it that the brand Pikolinos always has me at hello? I was thrilled to discover that the darling boots in the window were in fact made by Pikolinos and I do happen to own two other pairs of shoes from this brand that I adore.

I have always lusted after boots and am also drawn to circular motifs. What is a girl to do when faced with a gorgeous set of boots made by a brand she is already thrilled with sporting large circular grommet embellishments? Dash into the store, make nice with the shoe sales person, pray they still have a size that is perfect and TRY THEM ON!!! Attention to charming details and comfort are the hallmarks of this brand and these boots pack a full punch of both. Oh goodness me, another pair of Pikolinos that feel so wonderful I can't bring myself to take them off. With a spring in my step and a pivot toward the cash register, I make them mine.

Notice the waxed cotton stitch detail down the center of the vamp and the way the buttery leather has been runched a bit around the ankle area making these boots feel as though they won't require any break in at all...Good thing too because I didn't wear any other shoes for a week straight. Thank you again Pikolinos!

To really appreciate and fall in love with Pikolinos, head to your local shoe store and get your feet into them...if you can't find them locally, they are available online too.  At the time of this post, 6pm still had the Alhambra in stock.

A note on brand loyalty: It makes sense to revisit and support brands that your feet love but be careful not to turn your brand loyalty into blind loyalty. Brands make many styles and not every style may be a great fit for you. Also, brands may change where the shoes are made, change the last on which the shoes are made and/or change the materials used to make the shoes and this may alter how the shoe works for your foot. Also, if you have normal feet, you will find that your feet change in shape, length and/ or width over the course of time. This will certainly affect how your favorite brand may fit you. The most important thing to remember is to buy the best style for your foot at that particular point in time.

Fitting Notes:

European Sizing. Consistently great cushioning and a well shaped foot-pleasing last make them a great fit considering how stylish these shoes/boots are. Pikolinos generally run a little on the wide side. If a pair feels too spacious, find a different model that fits the volume of your foot better, or buy their boots and enjoy the hidden comfort of thick cozy socks. Pikolinos also accommodate thin dress orthoses pretty well, and are a top choice if you want comfy dress shoes.