I spent yesterday morning exploring a patch of National Forest and a nature preserve that a neighbor/friend had told us about.
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We had the place to ourselves and could not believe how lucky we are to live so close to the wilderness.
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I've been saving up money to upgrade my 11-year-old camera this Black Friday so I will soon be able to show you all the beautiful wildlife!
Get ready for more content any maybe even some experimentations with new media... Can you guess what I have in mind?
Nisolo Amalia All Weather Boot Review
Nisolo gifted me the Amalia All Weather Boots and as soon as I received them I took them on a test run in challenging conditions even though I had chosen the stone color!
Fit / Sizing
I chose my usual size (7.5) and they fit like a glove. They are on the narrower side in my opinion so I would size up if you're planning on wearing big wool socks.
Comfort
These took no time to break in. I've walked a couple miles in them on rugged terrain and have nothing to report besides how comfortable they felt. No need to switch shoes once I came back to the car.
The studded rubber soles also make them a great boot for walks on slippery terrain.
Waterproofing
I wasn't even scared to get the boots dirty because of their waterproof suede leather. I have yet to test them in the pouring rain (Central Oregon is definitely drier than Portland) but looking at how easy to clean they were (a rag and water), I could tell that they are definitely water-resistant.
Style
I played it safe with a black jeans / brown sweater combo but I can definitely picture all-cream outfits or styling the boots with a classic pair of jeans. I recently purchased a long flowy skirt from the thrift store that I can totally picture with laced-up boots! So many possibilities!
Final thoughts
If you've been looking for a pair of boots to invest in this Black Friday or to treat you for Christmas, I highly recommend the Amalia All Weather Boots. They also exist in leather for a more urban look.
Outfit details
- Reversible Quilted Jacket - Madewell (bought second-hand on Poshmark)
- Alpaca Sweater - Everlane
- Elizabeth Jeans - imogene + willie
- Amalia All Weather Boots (stone, 7.5) - Nisolo (gifted)
What have you been saving up for in anticipation of Black Friday this year?