/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I'm on the market for some classic lolita appropriate knee-high brown boots but I'm not sure where to look. I like Bodyline SHOES225 but I read that they're squeaky and kind of uncomfortable. They're also out of stock.
I originally fell in love with AP's Fancy Doll boots that were featured in pic related but those are obviously sold out by now.

Some questions:
>do brands bring out knee boots every year?
>what brands are best for shoes/boots?
I read that IW's shoes aren't worth it, for instance
>how's AnTaiNa's quality?
I'm working on a Taobao order anyway but I'm not really sure how AnTaiNa works with all the customization stuff and whether it's worth the hassle