Lace-up madness

The riding boot is going to be big this winter, but they still haven't solved the problem of the whole stumpy-leg thing. Personally I'm more excited about boots with a medium heel and really special details, like these from DSW:


This is a terrible picture of the boots. They look divine in this little banner on the DSW website:

Oh, that toffee/caramel color! Swoon.

Of course, it's so warm in San Diego, boots really aren't necessary. I'm in the market for flats in a fun color - they have eluded me for months now.