Yup, did'nt want to be the bearer of bad news but you can tell by the shape of the shoe as well. The men's chukkas are straight across the top and the women's are rounded. All the shoes on the left in the picture I posted are women's, and yours look to be the third from the top.
I got the $25 off from an email from Cole Haan, it was for VIP members and it could be used only once. I think I became a VIP member by signing up for emails and buying products from their website, but I'm not certain.
I thought about getting some new Chukkas as well, but I really wanted the Lace Boots and since they are so expensive I figured now is the perfect time to strike.
To me they are totally worth it because I almost bought them at full price lol. With the 30% off, $25 off, and tax they came out to exactly $184.43 (you can only use the $25 off code once). No problem, glad I could help.
I'm only guessing because i did'nt compare them witht the chukkas side to side, but I would say they are at least an inch taller. I am not a fan of all black shoes, but my friend is and he thought they looked really nice. He said if he were to get a pair he would go with the all blacks, but...
I only wear one pair of regular socks and I like my shoes fitted, but I know some people like to wear thicker or multiple socks with boots, if that's the case I would go with your regular size. Honestly, I love the way these shoes look in the pictures on the Cole Haan website and I was just a...
I wear a size 9 in LunarGrand Wingtips and Saddles, but after trying on the Lace Boots in store I chose to order a size down. So I ended up going with a size 8.5. I was the same way with the Chukka Boots as well, I chose 8.5 instead of my normal size 9. Hope that helps!