I've been slowly collecting thrifted boots for some time. I love boots. I realized how much I loved boots around my senior year of college when I discovered that walking through snow in boots wasn't nearly as miserable as with flip-flops. It was also then, that flat boots were starting to get not-ugly. I've got 4 1/2 pairs of thrifted boots. The half is because I lost (I don't know how) one of my black cowgirl boots. Just one. One! Grrr. The other boot just sits there in the closet taunting me, You know you want to wear me. but, wait. . . my mate just randomly disappeared in the abyss of the basement. OH! Too bad. Looks like you're going to have to wear the SAME boots you wore yesterday. HA. HA! Sometimes I have little temper tantrums about that while I'm getting dressed. Sometimes Chris thinks I'm a 12 year old trapped in a 25 year old's body. Sometimes he's right. Usually it's during the summer when I find the best boots, but this last week was an exception. Do you want to see the break-down of each boot? Here we go. . . (from left to right)

• The taunting single boot - $6: These were the first thrifted pair of boots I ever bought. I love the detailing on the boot and the uber-pointy toe.
• SF throwbacks - $8: I always complained how bad the thrifting was in San Francisco, but I found these gorgeous babies there. They weren't that expensive, either.
• 80s Yugoslavian Boots - $6: These suede babies have such cool detailing on the side. I just wish they weren't black so the details would be more pronounced.
• Old School Riding Boots - $4: Whoever owned these fab boots before me was a real cowgirl, because they were worn in as if they were always in horse stirrups. Seriously.
• Black Beauties - $6: Like I said. I love my newest addition. They're beautiful and delicious to the touch.

I love my four pairs of boots. I added the fourth to my growing collection just last week in the same shopping trip where I scored the hideous dress. I think these boots are gorgeous. They're in excellent condition, made from top notch leather. I really like the leather details on the back and that the boot rises higher in the front. They're also surprisingly comfortable to wear, even with a broken toe! Are you riding the boot trend? I personally love my thrifted boots, but so many of my friends are freaked out by the thought of wearing previously owned shoes. Are you the same way?