These boots are made for walking

I've been wanting a pair of riding boots for a couple of years now. I really should have bought some last year before I went to Paris.

I have a specific pair that I want but holy hannah are they pricey! But if they last for 25+ years, than why not?

So it has come down to two boots. The dream boot and a much cheaper very similar looking boot.

OTBT Petaluma Riding Boots $195

 I actually purchased these boots from Endless simply to try them on. Endless had a 20% off coupon along with free overnight shipping. Their return policy is amazing so really I had nothing to lose. The boots arrived yesterday and they really are beautiful.They also fit over my calves with jeans on. Main reason why I wanted boots was to wear them with jeans.  I'm not sure that I like them more than the dream boot though.

Frye Melissa Button Boot $317

 THE DREAM BOOT! They are pricey! But shoes.com has a 15% off coupon and with free shipping it would bring the price down to $270. I tried them on in Nordstrom and they were so dreamy. Super nice leather inside and out. I know that they would last for a very very long time.The only draw back and this is a huge draw back is that they were a little tight around my calves and I had leggings on. I'm going to go back and try them on with skinny jeans to see if there would be a chance that they would go over my legs. I know that high quality leather will stretch over time, but what if they don't stretch enough?

What's a girl to do? Buy both? Ha