I have the toughest time buying boots. In fact, I’d say that trying on bikinis is equivalent to having to purchase new boots in my little world. Sounds dramatic, but when you’re #blessed with large calves, a wide foot, and unnecessarily exaggerated arches, boots aren’t exactly the easiest to find. That’s why I’ve been eyeing POPPY BARLEY ever since they launched. They’re a Canadian company (excellent) who custom makes (I need this in my life) leather footwear (quality > quantity).
Lucky for us, the lovely team at POPPY BARLEY are right here in Vancouver THIS weekend! I definitely recommend going to see and feel their footwear in person and getting measured for your dream pair of luxury custom boots (or shoes). Even if you don’t plan on buying a pair right then and there, you can most certainly keep your measurements on file for future splurges. Or, perhaps a gift idea to pass on to family??! Just saying!
You can book an appointment or walk-in, here are the details:
POPPY BARLEY Vancouver Pop-Up @ 4386 Main Street, Vancouver
Friday, Dec 4 // 11 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, Dec 5 // 11 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, Dec 6 // 11 AM – 5 PM
It’s no surprise that I was greeted by the sweetest ladies at the POPPY BARLEY Vancouver pop up. I took a few minutes to browse and began to agonize over which pair to get measured for. Yvonne was extremely knowledgeable and helped me narrow it down to a couple pairs of tall boots.
After an hour of foot measuring and a solid try-on sesh, I ended up with the Foxhunt Boot in all black. The pair I’d tried on above were obviously a slightly larger size than what I ordered, but it was nice to actually be able to squeeze these muscular calves into a pair of boots and have to cinch them in!
A huge thanks to Yvonne and the POPPY BARLEY team for such a positive and FUN boot shopping experience. Can’t wait for my new custom boots to arrive!
