One of the reasons these boots have stood the test of time is their versatility. They can be worn with absolutely anything from jeans to dresses or leather trousers to denim cut-offs.
The Susanna boot is up there as one of fashion’s most iconic shoes. It has been incredibly influential. Despite being around for almost a decade (it was originally launched in 2008) it’s still the go-to bootie for fashionistas, editors and bloggers.
I can honestly say I’ve wanted a pair for the last the 8 years but even when they first launched they were eye-wateringly expensive and they’ve gone up considerably over the years. It has taken me almost a decade to be able to convince myself to spend such an astronomical amount of money but I finally took the plunge this summer.
As these boots have been around for so long they come in a multitude of options. I’ve even seen them in a knee high and shoe version. They come in leather, velvet, denim or suede with different toned hardware.
I have the classic ankle boot version in Bordeaux velvet with gold hardware.
Wearability
One of the reasons these boots have stood the test of time is their versatility. They can be worn with absolutely anything from jeans to dresses or leather trousers to denim cut-offs. They’re one of the few boots which be worn throughout the year, whatever the season.
For this reason, I partly wish I got mine in leather rather than the velvet, as I feel the velvet is much more suited to the winter months. The leather or suede versions work so much better with either a summery smock or pretty tea dress.
One piece of advice I would offer is think very carefully about whether you want gold or silver hardware and which works best with your wardrobe. The gold seems to more common at the moment, but if you want silver, it is available, you just might need to spend a bit more time hunting them down.
With regard to sizing I bought my usual size 36. However, I have heard a lot of people needed to size down half a size to stop their foot slipping around. My best advice is if you’re between sizes or you have a very narrow foot then size down. Otherwise I think you should be fine with your usual size and if worse comes to the worse you can always wear a sock with them to prevent slipping.
Quality
Over the 8 years I’ve been lusting after the Susanna boot I have bought many dupe versions off the high street but the truth is these can’t be replicated. This is due to the quality of these shoes. The leather wears beautifully, the hardware never tarnishes and I’ve never heard about any of the studding falling off or getting damaged. I love that the leather versions look better as they soften with wear. They simply ooze quality.
The other thing about them is on the foot they look surprisingly elegant despite having multiple buckles and studding. I have a very wide foot so technically these should make my feet look clumpy and cumbersome but amazingly they don’t.
I also have to mention how comfortable they are. There is no need to break these in or worry about them pinching. You can literally take them out of the box and go for a 5 mile walk with absolutely no worries!
Price
The price is the only major sticking point when it comes to these amazing shoes. They are very, very expensive and seem to go up in price every year. They are currently around the £850 mark, although you can sometimes find them for a bit less. I think the suede versions retail around £795.
The other thing about them is they very rarely go on sale and if they do, they sell out within a blink of an eye. The reason you don’t find them on sale is they’re deemed a “classic”.
When it comes to purchasing these, the best way of justifying it is thinking about your cost per wear. I know I will be wearing these every day during Autumn/Winter, so I will definitely get my value for money out of them.
They are an excellent investment piece. If you want something that looks great with everything this is the shoe to buy! The best way I can describe them is effortlessly chic.
Outfit details: Tee – River Island (find HERE or HERE in black) | Trousers – River Island (find HERE) | Boots – Chloe (find HERE or Blue Velvet version HERE) | Bag – Dior (find HERE in Black) | Neck tie – ASOS (similar HERE & HERE) | Sunglasses – Gucci (find HERE)
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I love your outfit! Your little scarf adds such a nice touch to it.
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I LOVEEEE the t-shirt and sunglasses! So fun! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
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Perfect style! I love your boots.
Have a happy weekend.
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Darling these boots suit you so perfect. I think this boot is on its way to becoming an icon.
A great investment piece which can be worn for years.
Have a great new week.
Love, Esther
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Wow, they do look absolutely gorgeous! Though the price tag gives me a heart attack! 😉
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The outfit is absolutely gorgeous 😍. That tee is fab
Lippie 💋
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Such a cool look! I love your accessories!
Kisses, Paola.
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This outfit is so amazing, I love the neck scarf and boots
xo
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I love the versatility of these booties. Your pants are so cool as well. Enjoy the rest of your weekend ♥
Those Susanna boots are so beautiful and look very fancy with the gold hardware. I like how your scarf/bow and your purse is red, they help bring out the color of your boots. Your pants are really eye-catching as well with the frills at the bottom. Very interesting look I have not seen one like this!
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You look so gorgeous! I love your style
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Pretty obsessed with those new boots of yours!
-Didier
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Oh waw your bag is soooo beautiful, I need the same one :p !
Have a wonderful week 🙂
Olivia <3
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Thanks a lot 😀
OMg you have an amazing sense of fashion my friend. I’m in love with all combo. This boots are amazing
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Great post, I like it 🙂 fantastic outfit 🙂 beautiful boots and bag 🙂
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Such a really great look<3
Have a great day.
Kiss
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Such good content, also the boots coming in such variety is such a plus I love them
Isabelle
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Ohmygod, GIRL, SUCH cool boots!! Love the colour / style of them! So gorgeous and most definitely fall! x
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Those shoes are amazing and I especially love the color you picked!! Hope you’ll have a great week! xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
I love the bag, love the shoes.You killed it in this outfit.
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they are really cute, I love the details and the colors, definitely a great pick for AW,
ps: your outfit is stunning, love the casual chic feeling in it,
Sonia
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cute outfit. love the neck tie.
The Glossychic
These boots are stunning, and you styled them so perfectly! I would have had such a hard time styling such a bold piece but you did amazing <3
~Jessica
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I’ve never heard of The Susanna boot but I need it asap. Oh No not eye-wateringly expensive. These boots are classic. I have seen this style I just didn’t know the name of it. The fact that they are a stylish walking boot is pretty darn awesome.
Nice review! Price really got me because I love everything else about this boot.
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Those boots are stunning! I love the detail and style – they’re such a brilliant statement piece!
Heather xx
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Love the boots girls – they’re such a great choice! I agree that it’s totally fine to spent more on investment pieces if you know you’re going to get a lot of wear from them <3
Love this set of outfit, so chic! especially the neck tie and boots!
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I really love these boots, I think the velvet was a lovely choice. Great review hun.
Gemma x
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I’m in love with everything about Chloé and so your outfit!!! Loving the whole aesthetic of the look you rock it gurl 🙂
Have a great week 🙂
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I love the whole combination! These boots look absolutely amazing
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I love this bootie and I love the way you’ve styled it, babe!
-Ashley
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You always pick up the best item girl, how adorable are these boots again <3 Also love how you still this cute tee with that lovely neck scarf. You look fab as always.
xx Ashon
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Thanks for the great post! Have a nice day)
Thank you so much hunny xx
Thank you so much doll xx
I totally agree hun! Hopefully I’ll be wearing these for many years xx
Tell me about it, they are soooo pricey! xx
Thank you Nancy xx
Thank you so much sweetie! xx
Awww thank you so much Laura xx
I totally agree, they are so versatile! I’m sure I’ll wear them with everything xx
Thank you so much, this is such a lovely comment! Made my day hunny xx
Thank you Didier xx
You are the sweetest, thank you so much darling xx
Thank you doll xx
Thank you so much darling xx
You’re a sweetie, thank you hun xx
Thank you so much! I agree they’re perfect for Fall xx
Thank you so much, I’m really feeling burgundy at the moment xx
Thank you Sophie xx
Thank you so much, I really appreicate the lovely comment xx
Thank you so much hunny xx
Awww you’re so kind, thank you so much darling xx
I love that they’re comfy! Thank goodness as it makes the big price ticket more bearable! xx
Tell me about, the price really got to me too! xx
I definitely think the amount of wear I will get out of the will justify the hefty price tag xx
Thank you so much Marina xx
Thank you hunny, I’m glad I got the velvet but I want the leather ones too xx
I love Chloe too! I would love some of their ready to wear but it’s so pricey! xx
Awww thank you so much sweetie xx
Awww thanks girl! xx
You are just the lovliest! Thank you so much sweetie xx
Thank you xx
This i easily one of the cutest boots I’ve seen in the blogosphere in a while. Love the pants as well. Pretty casual look babe!
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Lovely look.
I share your blog.
Thank you so much hunny xx
Thank you hunny, I’m really in love with them! xx
Thank you sweetie! I agree, they are a total statement xx
Awww that’s made my day, thank you hunny xx
That’s great to hear, thank you xx
Thank you sweetie xx
Hey boot twin! You’re literally the only person I know who has these boots like I do 😀 I do find they rub my left heel a little bit if I walk up a hill or walk too much, but in general they are amazing! I love the design, the sleekness, the colour, they’re incredible! I know what you mean on the price though, luckily I had a Matches £200 voucher on a certain spend, so it helped cushion the blow! LOL!
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adorable!
Ooohh that voucher was super lucky! Definitely softens the blow! We’re boot buddies xx
Thank you! xx