Customer Reviews La Canadienne Passion

I really wanted these boots to work. I'm a New Englander, and it seems that every time I have to dress up for an event from October to April, I also need serious rain or snow boots. I've been looking forever for a simple, elegant, waterproof leather equestrian boot with no cheap, pointless buckles or other trimmings. Boots like these are tough to find. I'm 5'5" and a reliable size 7M, with slim-to-averager calves, and these boots were both too short and too tight — tough to zip, although they might have stretched over time. But they ended well below my knee, an awkward look. They seemed true to foot size and width, but only with the thinnest tights. And forget tucking in skinny jeans for everyday wear. These will work better for a shorter woman with thin calves. For the price, I wanted more comfort and versatility, and a more flattering height. The leather was also disappointing; it is real but doesn't look it, having a very flat, dull finish.

Wore them once and noticed a chip on the sole. Zappos offered to replace but not sure I want another pair now...

These boots are very good looking in general. However, the leather is so soft and comfortable that it sags around the ankle. This makes the boot look very sloppy and slouchy. Not a sleek, chic look I was hoping to have

I have these in suede and love them. I waited anxiously until they had them in 12 black, leather. However once out of the box, I hated them. The leather looks like pleather and these do not even zip half way up my leg. I kept them for two months in my closet and would look at them, put them in, in hopes that something would change. But sadly no. They are still ugly, cheap looking and too small around the calf. I am so sad. But yay Zappos for having great return service!

A bit too tight in the footbed, and a bit too plastic-y in looks for the price ($$$). I have been searching for the perfect pair of black knee-high boots for my skinny calves and I'm afraid I'm just giving up.

Beautiful boot, however I order the wide width, and they are not wide. I've had them professionally stretched and they are still tight, especially at the instep. I have regular width La Canadienne boots that are wider than these. Is it possible these boots were mislabeled?

This book looks both sexy and practical, but in the end, in person, it is mostly practical. Nice leather, comfortable lining, decent fit (though ankly shaft was fairly loose and I am not that skinny), but for the price, the lack of curvy lines in the shaft and overall presentation is boring. Sad, but these go back.

I really wanted to keep these boots because they are gorgeous and oh-so-comfortable. Unfortunately, these were not made for my Asian calves which are slightly on the wide side. All other regular shaft width boots fit me fine until I tried on these. So sadly I will not be rocking these boots and I had to return them.

These boots are great in every respect except that they look old too soon. This is the first winter season I've worn them and they already look old (have been wearing them for a little over 2 months). They look great with skirts and dresses because they are fitted but for that reason they wrinkle a lot. I'm not saying that they are worn out or anything but they don't look new. I cannot wear them for business casual.

Unfortunately I find that La Canadienne boots are too tight for me in calf. I was hoping that the wide width would also be a little wider up top, but that was not the case. I covet the warmth and waterproof construction but this is the 3rd style that I have tried in this brand and all have had the same problem.

Sadly, the expensive boots felt and looked cheap -- especially the inner and outer soles. The soles were of an inferior material, and I'd have to drop another more for something decent. Might as well start with a better boot at that point. I just can't drop this much on crappy Chinese stuff at this point.

I'm a true 9 medium width which is what I ordered but these boots are way too tight. Sorry to say I don't love them enough to try another size.

The style of this boot is pretty bland. The leather quality is absolutley top notch...soft and supple. However, I have to return this boot because it's too big for my calf. I'm a size 9, which I felt this boot ran about a 1/4 size too big, but with heavy socks would be fine. My major problem with this boot is the calf size...I have slender calves and big feet...a curse of a runner. So, they were too big on the calf for me....back to Zappos they go. I wish that Zappos would have measurements for all sizes of boots.

I was so looking forward to getting these boots as I loved the style (not too casual, not too dressy) online. Unfortunately the calf width is tiny and the finish almost looks plastic.

Liked the look of the boot, but there was no padding on the foot bed at all. I have sore feet & need a padded foot bed. Otherwise I would have kept them!

I bought these boots in brown in a size 12. The sole felt true to size (and I have a narrow foot), and the color and style were lovely, but the upper part of the boot turned out to be way too wide for my skinny calf! If you haven't bought knee-high boots before and are considering investing in these, I'd recommend that you measure your calf circumference first. Mine turns out to be 13 inches, and this boot's "shaft circumference" is 14.5 inches -- which makes them look like huge waders, even when I tuck in my jeans. I think the rule of thumb is buy only around 1/2 inch greater circumference than the widest part of your calf. I'll be sending these back, which is too bad because aside from the calf size issue, they are beautiful and very comfortable!

I'm trying pair #3 of these boots - the first two I had to return because they were letting in water! Still, I'm blaming this on my feet, rather than the boots. Although I normally take a 7.5M, and these were an 8M, they were a bit too narrow for my feet and I think the stretching leather was the recipe for these boots' disaster. I'm trying again with size 8W, and we'll see what happens!

The wide width is, unfortunately for me, wide throughout the entire boot, including ankles and calves.

These boots weren't right for me. I was really trying to like these boots but I agree with one of the reviewers who wrote that the leather could be much better. For the hefty price I would expect a high quality leather but was surprised that that wasn't so. It looked cheap. It did feel comfortable but I did not like the look. However I may order a different type of boot from La Canadienne because of the comfort. My quest for the perfect riding boot continues.

Well-made, but doesn't look chic - Looks like my hunt is still on for chic winter boots. It's unfortunate because, as a size 10, this pair fit beautifully in the foot. It also makes your foot look small. But if you have skinny calves and a bigger foot, forget it. As a riding boot, I wanted a sleek, narrow shaft and this is not. But the biggest reason I'm sending this back...the waterproof leather does not look like you spent more than $100. It's a rather generic-looking boot and I was hoping for something a bit richer. It's a shame - the fit in the foot area is divine.

Not as nice as they look on Zappos - I have long, skinny calves, and I walk a lot in the winter. I was looking for good waterproof boots that had style, and after looking around for a while, I decided to purchase the Passion boot in black. I was so disappointed with the way they look... Not at ALL as chic as they look in the photo on Zappos. They're frumpy, especially at the top, even though they're tight around my calves. I was hoping to be able to tuck pants into them, but even with my skinny calves I won't be able to. I will say, though, that these may be the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. I can walk in them for miles, and they really are waterproof and super-warm. My feet feel amazing in them, which is why I've decided to keep them. But I'll only wear them under pants, to hide my shame at their ugliness. I don't think they're at all worth the hefty price tag.

These fit baggy in the calf and really baggy in the ankles. Also, the zipper tape chafes around the inner ankle.

when you try it on the lining dye comes on your legs

definitely not a wide shaft;. could not zip up the boot. cheaper boots fit better

THESE BOOTS WERE FABULOUS other than horribly tight just above the ankles. Ouch. Returned.