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The Search for Wide Calf Boots

Our Brand Design Manager, Monica, shares her struggle with shopping for wide calf boots and explains how Poppy Barley has "normalized" all fit issues. Find out how the journey made her feel like Cat Woman.
4-minute read
Tall Boots for Tall Women

Tall Boots for Tall Women

Our 6'0" community manager, Caroline, shares her experience of growing up tall, searching for tall boots for tall women, and how Poppy Barley changed her life.
8-minute read
Urban English Riding Boots: Redesigning The Savannah Hill

Urban English Riding Boots: Redesigning The Savannah Hill

From western boots to English riding boots, we've done a redesign on The Savannah Hill Boot. In addition to color blocking options, here's what we changed...
3-minute read
The Results Are In: Here's What You Want In Perfect Rounded-Toe Ballet Flats

The Results Are In: Here's What You Want In Perfect Rounded-Toe Ballet Flats

Your survey answers were more than insightful—and made us realize that we were about to make the wrong decisions about a few design elements...
3-minute read
Introducing: Our Fall 2013 Custom Shoe Colours

Introducing: Our Fall 2013 Custom Shoe Colours

With colder temperatures comes warm and saturated shades. Introducing Poppy Barley's Fall '13 Leather Colours for our bespoke boots and custom shoes.
1-minute read
Limited Time Leathers: Robin Egg & Peony at Poppy Barley

Limited Time Leathers: Robin Egg & Peony at Poppy Barley

We're making room for our Fall 2013 leathers! As of September 2013, Robin Egg & Peony will no longer be available in the shop. Find out what's in store...
1-minute read
A Development Update On Our Rounded-Toe Ballet Flat

A Development Update On Our Rounded-Toe Ballet Flat

Over the past few months, we’ve shared photos of The Contemporary Ballet flat--and many of you are excitedly awaiting its arrival. Here's the story behind the development process.
4-minute read
Now Available: Plum Nude Flats

Now Available: Plum Nude Flats

We've added a seventh leather colour to our S/S '13 Flats Collection! And so, naturally, we took to Polyvore to put together a few mood boards to get you inspired...
1-minute read
Behind-the-Scenes at our S/S '13 Flats Lookbook Shoot

Behind-the-Scenes at our S/S '13 Flats Lookbook Shoot

Compiling a Lookbook from thousands of images takes tough love. Here's a chance to go behind-the-scenes and take another look...
3-minute read
Inspiration Notebook: The Savannah Hill, Summertime Boots

Inspiration Notebook: The Savannah Hill, Summertime Boots

Inspired by wide open spaces and big prairie skies, The Savannah Hill makes a subtle nod to the west. How would you style it?
1-minute read
Help us build our F/W '13 Heeled Boots Collection with Alberta BoostR!

Help us build our F/W '13 Heeled Boots Collection with Alberta BoostR!

Through crowdfunding, our campaign goal is to raise $10,000. If we don't meet it, we get nothing. If you contribute, we'll spoil you with awesome rewards.
2-minute read
Inspiration Notebook: Modern Mary-Jane Flats

Inspiration Notebook: Modern Mary-Jane Flats

Darling, daring, and de rigueur, this retro flat is tailor-made for any occasion.
1-minute read