Comments on Wardrobe Oxygen: Vendor Review - Duo

I can't rave enough. If you go to my other bl...

2010-10-22T08:13:33.087-04:00

I can't rave enough. If you go to my other blog http://mywardrobetoday.com you will see I wear them to this day at least once a week. I have worn them to two music festivals and other muddy places, have waterproofed them, worn them to death.

The leather has held up great, has gotten softer with time so they have gotten slouchy, but the color is still true. Still stitched great and the zippers are sturdy. I replace the insoles each fall with new ones from Target - nothing fancy but that keeps them comfy.

With wear the sherling inside has worn a bit at the heels, but it hasn't affected comfort or appearance.

I am JUST to the point where I should get them reheeled, I have worn down a bit of the back of the heels with all my trekking. But the heels and soles are still in good condition.

Three years later, these are still boots I choose from my closet when I know I will be on my feet all day or doing a lot of walking.

I can't rave enough about the quality of DUO boots. Feel free to email if you have any specific questions.

The only downside I see to DUO is that they are not in the US - the shipping (and return shipping if they don't fit) is pretty steep. Use the search feature on this blog and search for DUO, I have written a couple other posts about their boots.

Great review. I'm curious - it being 3 years s...

2010-10-21T22:52:08.712-04:00

Great review. I'm curious - it being 3 years since you reviewed these, how long have they held up? Are they still in good condition? I haven't been able to find out about the long term quality of these boots. I plan to do a lot of walking and would hate to spend so much money on them to have the heel crack or the leather come up from the sole... problems I've had with boots in my past.

Thanks!

I stumbled across you blog and by the end it had m...

2008-11-02T22:08:00.000-05:00

I stumbled across you blog and by the end it had me so reassured! I am currently waiting on my first order from Duo---very excited!---and am so anxious about the fit! It'll be amazing to have boots that fit my ginormous calves. I, too, am in the US, and I was so worried, but mostly the ordering process went smoothly. The only snafu has been that they accidentally mailed to my billing address which cannot receive mail, so I've had to try to arrange with the USPS to hold the package at the Post Office, so that it won't be returned as undeliverable (that's cost a fortune). Anyway, I figure that even if I have to pay customs or anything, they'll still ultimately be cheaper than a pair of Fryes...which I love, but can't fit into!

Great blog!

DUO are doing a half price shipping offer to the U...

2007-10-30T08:16:00.000-04:00

DUO are doing a half price shipping offer to the US and Canada at the moment (but not for much longer!)
Allie has mentioned it on this site here:
http://womanwardrobeneeds.blogspot.com/2007/10/for-you-duo-boots-fans.html
All you have to do is put the code AMSHIP07 into the checkout when you buy from their website.
I can't recommend their boots highly enough - I go back season after season and they always surprise me with the range of styles.

They look great.

2007-10-26T11:20:00.000-04:00

They look great.

Wow, fab boots! And you did well to get them so q...

2007-10-24T06:27:00.000-04:00

Wow, fab boots! And you did well to get them so quickly, Royal Mail were on strike last week.

I think 10 days is pretty standard for mail order returns in the UK. Of course when shipping back to the UK from the US it probably seems a short amount of time...

Great review! I'd heard about Duo and had been te...

2007-10-23T23:31:00.000-04:00

Great review! I'd heard about Duo and had been tempted to try them. I think I'll take another look at their site ....

Those boots are awesome. I, too, love those Frye ...

2007-10-23T21:44:00.000-04:00

Those boots are awesome. I, too, love those Frye boots but have never even tried them on for fear that A) they'll fit, and B) I'll fall even more in love with them and blow my shopping budget for the year. (Sometimes it's a bummer being a student...) But I have largish calves myself, so I'll keep Duo in mind for that happy day when I can afford to treat myself. :)

Duo is set up to sell to the US so it was just as ...

2007-10-23T15:46:00.000-04:00

Duo is set up to sell to the US so it was just as simple as ordering from Zappos.

I knew the price would be in American dollars about double the UK number so I wasn't concerned about conversion.

They say they send it I believe Royal Post - it was delivered USPS and was a registered package so you had to sign for it in person and at the post office not only did I had to sign, but enter my street address and print my name into the computer to get the parcel.

Payment went onto my Visa debt card as usual - no waiting period, nothing strange like I have seen when traveling overseas. Quite effortless!

Someone in the States who has ordered from Oversea...

2007-10-23T15:39:00.000-04:00

Someone in the States who has ordered from Overseas! Yippee! I would like to purchase a pair of shoes from Shoe-Shop.com. They are a UK retailer. I am a little leary because of the money conversion and things like that. Did you have to pay customs? Any information would be very helpful!

I live a half hour's drive from a big Duo in the U...

2007-10-23T14:32:00.000-04:00

I live a half hour's drive from a big Duo in the UK and spent a happy afternoon there trying on boots this weekend. Their shoes are also beautiful - so colourful.

I didn't end up purchasing, but my Mum has a pair of knee high flat black suede boots from them that are now on their third year and still look gorgeous. Definitely worth the money! Enjoy them!

Glad to see someone reviewing this. I've heard so...

2007-10-23T12:50:00.000-04:00

Glad to see someone reviewing this. I've heard so much about them but never found a review from anyone who tried them.

Re: the Fryes - I have 18" calves and had my cobbler put an elastic gusset into my Frye Campus boots. I'm sure the Harness boots can be altered the same way. It cost about $30.

Why is it when you leave it to your guy to do the ...

2007-10-23T11:15:00.000-04:00

Why is it when you leave it to your guy to do the ordering, problems come up? HMMMM! Okay, Off to call Duo and see what it is, hehe. Thanks Allie, enjoy reading your sites! Sandy-

Nope, didn't enounter any issues at all. Hope it ...

2007-10-23T10:54:00.000-04:00

Nope, didn't enounter any issues at all. Hope it works out for you! :-)

I am so glad to hear this. I just ordered those e...

2007-10-23T10:53:00.000-04:00

I am so glad to hear this. I just ordered those exact boots!! However they called yesterday with some problem on ordering? Did you have this happen? Any problems on the ordering process? I cannot wait to get them. Thanks for your input!