the cut

by Karen Blanchard
9 June 2011

The before

The 2 minutes later

Cannot stop wearing ankle boots so I cut my vintage Fryes.
Already got these tall blacks. 
Question for you: Go this short or keep as is?
Talk to me.
Category: ankle boots, boots, Frye boots, How To

71 comments

  1. Taylor B. says:

    I would have never put scissors to vintage but since it’s been done, keep it that length. The slouch look is nice. Any shorter and you’ll wonder what the hell have I done?!

  2. Dee says:

    Stay as is. 🙂

  3. Laura says:

    keep. definitely.

  6. Violet says:

    i like this length its a nice but

    XX
    Vi from Cali

  8. leather and lollipops says:

    WOW! That was ballsy! I think they look great this way! I would keep them as is, no shorter.

  9. Katie says:

    Leave! Super cute!

  10. Anonymous says:

    Bold move and I love it! Hmmm, I say give them a test run with an outfit or two, then decide.

  12. Nichole says:

    I kind of like the slouch of the length it is now, it gives more character to the boot

  13. legsnshoes says:

    that had to be at least a little traumatic to do. very nice result though.

  14. Anonymous says:

    Love these boots! How tall are you? You look tall so I would say, keep it as is, or cut it just smidgen shorter. Sadly my stocky legs on my petite frame would look kind of weird, imbalanced.

  15. Atomica says:

    Drop the scissors and back slowly away from the boots – they’re the perfect height now! BTW, I’m a long time fan and first time comment-er. I must confess I’m rather obsessed with your blog and your style speaks to me in a language all it’s own. And it’s BEAUTIFUL. I, too, rock the “hippie with an edge” look and you inspire me everyday in more ways than one. Keep up the good work!

  16. ANGUILLAGRL says:

    Fabulous as is!!!! Keep the slouch def…..Been thinking of doing to a pair of suedes in my closet…HOW DID U DO IT?????????

  18. kaitlyntru says:

    Dude, as is! I have really really low dolce vitas, and they just are not as flattering.

    BTW, I love love your blog girl!

  19. Asia says:

    WOW to you cutting those but I would def keep them as is, as others have stated I kind of like the slouched look

  20. DISTRIKMODE says:

    Keep it as is!! 😀 They already look super great!

    x

    ▲ Farrah @ DISTRIKMODE ▲

  21. Lisa Ann says:

    I have been looking for a pair of boots to do this to forever! Yours are perfect. If they were mine, I would wear them for a while like they are, then cut them again later. I love changing things up!

    http://www.sugarcoatedstyle.com

    ☮ Lisa Ann

  24. Pearl D'souza says:

    go shorter…They’re a cross between knee boots & ankle boots right now…so i think shorter will be chic-er!!!

  25. Ashley Rae says:

    As is. Can’t wait to see them on.

    .AshleyRae.
    araeofstyle.blogspot.com

  28. kertu r says:

    Wow, they look so much better in my opinion. Even if they were great-looking boots before, then now i’m in love with them:)

  29. xtine says:

    Definitely as is! I don’t think they’re made quite right to be any lower.

  33. Nicole Richie Anon. says:

    They look great. I’ve always wondered about cutting boots to make them shorter didn’t know if it would work – clearly it does!

    I personally like them as they are but they would work well cut shorter xx

  35. Viv says:

    definitely cut more off the detailing makes them perfect for it

  36. léa says:

    Ouuuh i like the idea! But keep them like this, they look great!

  37. Dodo says:

    Keep as is! The top part of the leather gives it that little more unique thing!

  38. larissa says:

    WOW respect for how you’ve done this… They looked great already, but now I’m really curious about you matching them to an outfit… love it!

    http://fromhatstoheels.blogspot.com/

    xo.

  39. Nita -Karoliina says:

    i think you should get them shorter!

  41. CoryB says:

    wow, they look amazing! I’d leave them like that but maybe wear the cut off piece put in top of the boots just for fun as well – makes for an interesting effect!

  42. vain319 says:

    man,you brave to cut your vintage..lol…don’t go any shorter! help me unload my vintage..lol…
    ttp://shop.ebay.com/jusnuts/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25 and get that stuff up in your shop 🙂

  44. Sarah Landisman says:

    As someone who hates parting with the abandoned items in corners of my closet, I really appreciate this well-done DIY.

    And keep this length!! xo

  45. Sing says:

    Leave em be.

  47. Anonymous says:

    Can we see a picture of them on?!

  48. Dress and Dish says:

    Omgosh! How are you so awesome?! These rock!

  49. Rocío G. says:

    go shorter! I got a vintage black pair of “cowboy-shoes” and have been wearing them to death, both summer and winter.

  50. LH says:

    it was veery good idea to cut them into short instead of having them loong! They look much better that way!

  51. Dylana Suarez says:

    Gosh, these are so amazing!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  52. kai says:

    literally did this to 2 pairs of mine yesterday. i went below the ankle cuz anything higher makes my legs look stubby.

    any suggestions on where i can buy boot harnesses?

  53. diana says:

    OMG I totally thought about doing this because I’ve been having a hard time find boots low enough in the ankle for me! I would go shorted, but that’s because I’m short, but your tall so I think either would work!

  54. Lauren says:

    SHORTER! 🙂 i love ankle cowboy boots, need to find myself some, although DIYing them seems like a fun idea 🙂

  57. Stevie says:

    wow. i cant believe you would cut vintage fryes. maybe some cheaper newer shoes but vintage fryes?

  58. Margarita says:

    Keep them as is!

  59. Miss Oh' says:

    They look amazing now!
    I cut my high top converse sneakers to a shorter legth as well, makes a huuuge difference 😉

    x
    Oh’

    blogbymissoh.blogspot.com

  60. Michelle at Chellbellz says:

    I like them long, and I like them short! I personally couldnt have cut my vintage boots! the color is so unique but thats because I have an obsession with brown distressed boots! I still love it shorter, and at least you know you are probably the only one who did that, so your boots are unique.

    xoxo

    Michelle

    http://www.chellbellz.com

  61. LConrad says:

    SHORTER!

  62. Iris says:

    Keep as is.
    Def.

  63. Hello My Pretties says:

    Oh my god, I love this. I must do this to a pair of boots!

  64. SuSach says:

    keep as is!! so cute 🙂

    xo,
    susannah

    stylepourlavie.tumblr.com

  66. Vivi says:

    I have never ever thought of cutting my knee high boots to ankle boots. But seeing your end product has inspired me. Great D.I.Y.

  67. Anonymous says:

    Did you just literally cut them across with scissors? Won’t the stitching fray/boots fall apart?

  68. ankle boots says:

    Wow…. Love them. Cutting it makes it looks saucy and chic. You have it all! I found that kind of designed ankle boots at makemechic.com.

  69. Raiyan Enchaviz says:

    OMG! I love those ankle boots. Where could I shop ankle boots like those? BTW, I’m Raiyanenchaviz, aspiring fashion designer and a newbie blogger too. I really like your blog specially this post and count me in if there’s a new post.see yah!

  70. Jennifer says:

    I’m a bit nervous but contemplating doing the same!!

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