THIS JUST IN

good things (might) come to those who wait: the boots have just dropped in price!

maybe it's a leap-day miracle, maybe the store finally realized they wouldn't move any inventory at $202, i don't know – but i decided to check the price this morning and it had dropped another $60!

at last!

the boots were now listed at $144... plus, i've been hanging on to a 10%-off code for weeks, so they rang in at $130 + tax.

they'd reached my price point!

so, they were promptly ordered. within a week or so, i'll have them on my feet and the mystery of whether they fit/cause ankle pain/are what i've been seeking in a winter hiker will finally be resolved.