About Lace Boots

I’ve always wanted to make lace boots for our Smart Doll girls and as such we have been making prototypes spanning a few years but early prototypes continued to keep looking like toys. In 2019 we managed to come up with something that not only looks like miniature human shoes but something that really matches our line of weathered Wabi Sabi apparel. The leather will continue to age as you handle it creating a unique pair like no other.

Just a few things to note before you decide to buy. While these boots come with lining - be careful how you pose your Smart Doll - if you strike a pose where the surface of the shin (or any part of the body) comes in contact with the leather then you will have to deal with stains on the doll which may not be removable. If you are worried about staining then use socks or the Boot Cuffs. As the top of the tongue is leather, it will leave stains on the lining behind the eyelets.

Eyelets on the inside may appear greenish due to the weathering techniques - there may also be dark blotches too.

We understand that folks have their own fancy way of tying laces so we have left them for you to tie - just be sure to pull the lace tight from the bottom of the tongue to the top or you won’t have enough lace left over to tie the bow. The eyelets had to be small to achieve a decent scaled look but also meant that the lace tip is a tight fit through the eyelets.

The laces are fairly rigid so you wont be able to tie a super tight knot on the bow.

I personally prefer to tuck the tips of the lace in a nook instead of tying them.

These boots will fit Smart Doll guys who have smaller…..feet. While the High Heel Feet fit these boots, there is no need to get them.

Don't pull the lace flaps outwards as you may undo some stitching - the boot is not designed to have those lace flaps pulled outwards.

As with all our weathered apparel items - expect no two pairs to be the same - even the left and right feet may look different. As part of our weathering techniques, expect scratches, stretch marks, non uniform color and everything that makes the item look used, worn and torn.

Leather lace boots will develop a patina over time through the accumulation of body oils, dirt, scratches and scuffs. Leather will oxidize overtime to generate a unique pattern as it continues to "breathe" the moisture in the air. Some boots will look "newer" than others - if you want the leather surface to age faster then just take your girls out more often!

Please note that these only fit Smart Doll. Also note any Boot Cuffs, socks and any scenery shown in these photos are not included.

Reasons Not To Buy

1. Smart Doll boots will probably cost more than your human footwear unless you are one of those sneaker collectors - in which case your Smart Doll may get jealous and slap you.
2. While the lining of the boot is cream-colored to minimize the risk of staining, the surface of the leather does not have such stain prevention measures. As such, anything left in contact with the outside of the boot may end up staining.
3. Until we find a better longer lasting alternative to faux leather, Smart Doll boots are made of real leather and thus will have blemishes. The patina will develop over time but if you want an even more weathered look then you can lightly sand the surface or rub the surface with your fingers. The oils from your hands will seep into the roughened areas. Just make sure that if you just had a Big Mac to wash your hands first as thats not the type of oils I'm talking about.
4. If the product name is "brown blah boots" then don't expect the color to be the same brown in the photos - it can be anything from light to dark brown. Same for "wine red blah boots" - it can be anything from light to dark wine red.
5. Not great for water activities such as scuba diving or snorkeling.
6. Not effective for ice cream storage.
7. Will not look good with a wedding dress - unless the Smart Doll bride is planning on doing a runner after the wedding.
8. The soles do not have nonstick abilities like Teflon fry pans - if your Smart Doll steps in dog poo, then poo will do as stepped-in-poo does. If this happens, gently tell your Smart Doll to avoid purposely stepping in poo and look for a patch of grass to wipe the shoe on.
   
   Just make sure that a dog didn't previously visit the patch of grass, or you will end up adding another layer of poo that protects the first layer. If this happens, then you will need to wait until the first layer dries before using a chisel and hammer to remove both layers. Do not inhale while you proceed to de-poo the shoes.
   
   Also, if you didn’t gently tell your Smart Doll to avoid the poo, they may get angry and trample on your pillow before you can catch them (because the boots are so comfy they can run faster even when covered in poo.) If this happens, just turn the pillow over before you sleep.