Boot camp: How Chicago women are wearing the hottest item of the season

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: November 9, 2006| Author: Leslie Baldacci | Copyright information

The consolation prize as we get deeper into fall is this: Colder temps mean it's time to strut in our stylish boots.

And when it comes to this weapon in the fall fashion arsenal, Chicago women are armed and dangerous. No kidding -- you could hurt someone with the sharp heels and toes kicking the city sidewalks.

This fall, boots are out in full force and infinite variety: flats to spike heels, ankle length, three-quarter and to the knee, in all colors and materials. Ladies are...

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