Are these the same boot?

Yes. Both are the Freebird Coal tall boot in full grain leather with a 2½" block heel, 17" shaft and back lacing. The eBay listing is the same style at a lower price.

Which is better for wide calves?

Both list an 18" expandable shaft with back lacing, so either adjusts to a wider calf. The Nordstrom pair is the easier one to exchange if the fit is off.

Is the eBay pair worth the savings?

At $225 versus $395 as of November 6, 2026, you save about $170. Take it only if you are sure of your size, since seller return terms are narrower than Nordstrom's.

They should wear the same: full grain leather upper and lining, leather sole, leather outsole. Longevity depends more on care and how often you resole them than on which listing you buy.

Do both come in all sizes?

No. The eBay listing covers sizes 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 only. Nordstrom lists a full run in medium width.

How do I care for the leather sole?

Keep them dry and have a cobbler add a thin rubber sole guard if you wear them in winter. Condition the leather upper a few times a season.

Freebird Coal Tall Boot vs Freebird Coal Boot

Both are the Freebird Coal tall boot in full grain leather with a 2½" block heel and 17" shaft, so the choice comes down to price and fit. The eBay listing at $225 as of November 6, 2026 is the cheaper buy; the Nordstrom pair at $395 as of November 6, 2026 is the safer buy for a return policy and full size run. Buy the eBay pair if you know your Freebird size and want to save about $170.

Today the Freebird Coal Boot costs $170.00 less at its best price.

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