Rave: Hotter Comfort Concept Shoes Live up to the Name

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

**Random.org chose Une Autre Mere as the winner! Congratulations!**

A few years ago, for the first time ever, I experienced love-at-first-site bliss -- with a pair of extremely chic red leather high-heeled boots.

The first time I wore them, I felt beyond stylish strutting around the city on a date with my hubby.

Those boots were hot.

But they killed my feet and have remained hot in my closet ever since.

I know -- it pretty much defeats the purpose of having cute boots when they better decorate the inside of your dressing area than your feet.

Since then, I've sacrificed beauty in favor of comfort, rarely finding shoes where the two elements blend.

And then, a few months ago, Melissa was introduced to Hotter Comfort Concept, a shoe company that has deep roots in the UK but is just now expanding into North America.

Hotter offered to send Melissa, Sarah and I each a pair of shoes to try and see if they lived up to the Hotter promise: ultimate comfort combined with beautiful style.

So I picked a pair of boots -- mostly because I really want to wear boots but I've been scared to buy another pair after my red-heeled debacle.

The day my Hotter boots arrived -- soft suede ankle boots named Pixie in soft gray -- I tore open the box, and they were, indeed, hot.

But I knew: looks weren't everything.

I immediately put them on, intent on putting them to the ultimate test right away -- a walk to the park with my boys.

I wasn't going to let myself get attached to these beautiful boots if I couldn't, you know, wear them. {Because, my red boots don't need a life partner as they look beautiful in my closet.}

After we returned from our romp around the park, I knew how these boots got their name: they very apparently are Hotter because you can actually wear them comfortably without forfeiting beauty.


And for a woman who refuses to walk around limping after wearing a pair of cute shoes, Hotter shoes haven't just found a space in my closet, they've found a permanent home on my soles -- I've worn them nearly every day for more than a month.

My only suggestion? Buy your normal size rather than relying on the company's print-out size guide. I ordered a size nine rather than my normal eight and a half because of the size guide {which hubby helped me print, put together and use, so I'm pretty sure I measured correctly}, and I found the boots a smidge too big.

I decided to keep the shoes because with boots I often wear heavier socks as the air cools, and I'm very pleased with the fit. {However, with shoes, I probably would have had to exchange for the smaller size. Though, with Hotter, the exchange seemed like it would have been painless and easy, as a return slip with shipping label was included.}

Do you need hotter shoes than what you're currently sporting?

Hotter Comfort Concept Shoes has graciously has offered to give away a pair of shoes to one of my friends here! {How awesome is that?!}

To gain an entry, simply tell visit the Hotter shoes site, and share which ones you'd pick {don't forget the color!}

For extra entries {make sure to leave a comment for each one completed}, you can:
*Like Hotter on Facebook
*Tweet: I want my feet to look chic AND feel comfortable, so I'm hoping to win a pair of @HotterShoes from @HyacynthW. {include link: http://www.undercovermother.net/2010/11/rave-hotter-comfort-concept-shoes-live.html}
*Facebook post: I want my feet to look chic and comfortable, so I'm hoping to win a pair of @HotterComfortConceptShoest from @UndercoverMother. {include link: http://www.undercovermother.net/2010/11/rave-hotter-comfort-concept-shoes-live.html}

Trust my review and just want to order a pair of Hotter shoes {or provide hubby with a highly appealing Christmas hint}? Here's a 10 percent off coupon code provided by Hotter valid through Feb. 1, 2011: USABLG

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Entries must be in by Friday, Nov. 12 at noon CST. Winner chosen by Random.org.