Okay, so I finally caved and bought these DECARSDZ combat boots after seeing them all over Instagram. Here’s the tea ☕️:

First Impressions: They look BADASS. The shiny zippers and metal eyelets give major punk-rock vibes. I paired them with skinny jeans and a leather jacket – instant attitude boost.

Sizing Drama: PSA – they run NARROW! I usually wear a US 7 but got a 7.5 based on reviews. Still had to do the ‘wear thick socks and blow dryer’ trick to stretch them. Toe box is snug (RIP my wide feet).

Comfort Level: After breaking them in (aka suffering for 3 days), they molded to my feet surprisingly well. The maze-pattern soles saved me from eating pavement on rainy days. But heads up – they DO squeak like possessed mice at first!

Weather Test: Took them through snow, slush, and apocalyptic puddles. Feet stayed dry, but the fake zipper (yes, one’s decorative) started looking sad after week 2.

Final Verdict: 7/10? Cute for fashion, decent for function. Would I buy again? Maybe if they fix that weird heel-toe ratio issue. Still getting compliments though!