My go to everyday boot, since I have to pass on full calf length Damned 318 when doing all day regular activities. Don’t get me wrong, I still have the same middle school goth love for large and in charge boots but the pleather in the Damned 318 is so high quality it’s heavy & it weighs down and folds on my skinny ankles and it begins to chafe or rub my legs hot in SoCal weather. I still want to represent and uncompromise for my full freak look but at times the walking for hours or long stand times at work don’t allow it. I was ecstatic when I saw these were coming soon last season because I’d always wish “Man if only these were ankle boots so I could have a more casual feel and wear them to work or not carry bandaids for my all day outing!” But lo and behold! Demonia delivered and I bought them as soon as they released! Ok so logistics time:
-Weighs a lot less than the 318 so that’s a plus on all day wear and for those with disabilities. More comfortable
-more compatible with wardrobe choices, lots of goth pants embellishments are unhidden with the 105
-same platform as D 318
-buckles are a bit more snug, I can’t fully strap them down to the tightest option they’re either loose or strapped to to side
-ankle boot is alternative for wide calf folks
-more work appropriate or permissible , I get compliments all the time
- more comfy
All around offers more comfort and less statement for a more understated look and feel. Well, as understated as Demonia boots can be. Worth…
