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Looking for some good boots around the ~$100 range. Are Desert Mali boots or Doc Martens good?

>> No.7255054

>>7255017
doc martens r sweet
good quality 4 the price

>> No.7255060

I rec 1460 docs, just sharpie in the yellow stitching

>> No.7255166

>>7255060
they look really bulky in the online pics. are they that bulky in real life? i wear slimmer jeans and I don't want them to look like clown shoes

>> No.7255241

>>7255166
bump

>> No.7255279
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7255279

if you want slim looking boots, you should probably get mali cdbs and never consider getting DMs

pic related

>> No.7255308
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7255308

I'm looking at getting a pair of the Hadley Doc Martens. Slimmer silhouette and I like the black on black look.

Should I cop?

>> No.7255330

>>7255308
Cop, the leather looks a lot nicer than the plastic shit you get on normal Docs.

>> No.7255416

Dr. Martens 'Alvis' Boots

>> No.7255432

>>7255308
nice

>> No.7255517

How do you know doc martens are quality?
I found some sketchers as I was going to buy some doc martens that were much better quality.
Not to mention cheaper.

>> No.7255845

>>7255017
Those are real fucking nice, first Clarks i've seen that look good. Might cop those black ones for beater shoes.

>> No.7255869

1461's are gr8
copped mine 4 £50
they go with everything + r indestructible
user has a pair from the 80's

>> No.7255873

>>7255060

I hate Dr Martens contrast stitching but I don't think I could bring myself to do something like that.

>> No.7255885

>>7255517
well?

>> No.7255896

>>7255017
i just got some chippewa apaches on amazon with a 30% off code for 88 bucks. they are pretty nice. also got some red wings for 150or60 too.

>> No.7255914

>>7255017
Think the Malis are worth copping for 70 USD?

>> No.7255966

>>7255017
I'm looking for some hi-top boots that I can tuck my jeans/cords into, but don't have the super thick sole of docs. Can anyone recommend some?

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7256016

Bump for boot general.

Pic is my 1000 mile Montgomeries, got a hole in them at the end of last winter, so I need new boots with the same look, just not as expensive- Any ideas?

>> No.7256085

Will Malis hold up in snow?

>> No.7256126

>>7255885
>>7255517
someone answer this
or are martens just popular with you people because not everyone has them and even the english dont care much for them

>> No.7256145

w2c desert malis in australia?

>> No.7256141

>>7256126
They're popular because they're cheap, basic, and build well enough that if you look after them they'll last like 10years

>> No.7256164

>>7256141
I haven't seen a cheap pair of Doc Martens anywhere.
What price range are you talking about when you say cheap?

>> No.7256168

>>7256164
~100 is pretty cheap for a pair of decent leather boots. I mean, the standard docs are what, USD120ish - on sale cheaper?

You're fucked if you're an ausfag tho. I'd recommend getting coupon code from UO and buying from there w/ free shipping and like 20% coupon.

>> No.7256173
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7256173

Oh god w2c the boots in this pic, I'm in love

>> No.7256177

>>7256173
no

>> No.7256191

>>7256168
I found a pair for $45, just found out all doc martens are made in thailand post 2003
bummer

>> No.7256198

>>7256173

Looks like something from, like, H by Hudson or something. One of those entry-priced contemporary footwear brands.

>> No.7256201

>>7256191
Doesnt meant they're not going to last. You realise quality assurance _can_ be independent of where they're made?

>> No.7256205

>>7255873
Why? I did it with my 1461 and it was a vast improvement for them.
They look great.
>>7255166
No, I always wear mine with skinny, very slim jeans.
They're not slim, but I wouldn't say they're bulky.

>> No.7256220

>>7256191
except the "vintage" ones, they started to make those in england but almost all are made in asia now

>> No.7256270

>>7256168
>You're fucked if you're an ausfag tho.

Yup. It's like $209 for a pair of 939s. Shit sucks.

>> No.7256285

>>7256205
Can you post a fit with your 1461s? I'd like to see how they look in a fit, not finding much online

>> No.7256304

>>7255914
w2c desert mali for 70 usd? amazon already ran out of my size.

>> No.7256435

>>7256205
>Why? I did it with my 1461 and it was a vast improvement for them.
>They look great.

I dunno, it'd just feel wrong somehow, but I guess if it works. How does it hold up over time?

>> No.7256466

>>7255914
Ya, I've had a pair for a couple years and they're still in pretty good condition

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7256611

>>7256205
Y'all know they made monocolor 1461s right? They just discontinued them about a month ago though so they're hard to find in reasonable sizes.

>> No.7256922

can someone post a fit with malis?

>> No.7256963

>>7256173
pretty sure they're Peter Nappi

>> No.7257047

>>7256085

The crepe sole isn't the best for snow but if it's not too deep and you're not completely uncoordinated it should be fine. Made it through winter in NYC last year with no problems.

>> No.7258607

w2c black desert mali boots with the black crepe sole instead of the brown sole? Should i just get the brown soles cheap and spray paint them for something?

>> No.7258920

where are you guys finding docs so cheap?

>> No.7259010

>>7255308
Got these myself the other day after much um-ing and ah-ing. Hadn't got any big, decent leather boots before, and settled for the Hadley's.

Incredibly happy with them, absolutely great to wear and look the part too.

Go for it I say.

Also, went to the shop instead of online because I wasn't sure what size I'd need. Turns out I was a 9 when usually I'm 10 or 11, so that's worth considering.

Brilliant shop, really nice service, actually ended up chatting to them all in there for a long while too.

>> No.7259021

I love my black Malis. They're definitely good entry-level boots and very comfortable and affordable. I lived in Docs when I was in my teen years but the quality has dropped significantly in the last 5-10 years.

>> No.7259086

>>7258607
Also interested in this. Well mainly I just saw OPs pic and then googled bit for those boots, only to find out that they seem to have this transparent yellowish sole. Has it ever come with black sole or has OPs pic dude just painted it?

>> No.7259138

>>7256611
you sure they're discontinued? they're still up and "in stock" on the canadian website

>> No.7259149

>>7259010
could you post a pic? i've been hesitating on many doc models for a while now

>> No.7259205
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7259205

>>7259149
Sure, here you go.

Awful pics in shitty lighting but hopefully you get the idea.

Can take more as they're here next to me if you need.

>> No.7259620

>>7259205

looks pretty awesome mang may have to cop

also bump

>> No.7259682

>>7259620
Sweet, I say go for it.

Sadly I ain't the richest guy around - student at the moment, very little financial support outside the base of what I can get and working my ass off outside of my studies - but I went for it, it's a solid investment especially with the crappy weather on it's way, atleast IMO.

On the cheaper side of things but essentially the same product might be worth looking into Grinders boots. No experience myself but apparently they make decent competition to Docs.

>> No.7259776

>>7259086

My desert boots came with a slightly off-white sole. Now, 6 months down the line it is dark brown at the sides and black undernreath. Basically they darken with essentially, muck from the streets.

>> No.7259793

>>7259682

Yeah I'm in p. much the same situation, really need some solid black boots cause all I've got as of now are dark brown ones which I'm not feeling with black jeans

May look into those too cheers

>> No.7259810

>>7259793
Wicked mate. Best of luck & enjoy :)

>> No.7260126

>>7255017
>Desert Mali

Source for black Mali's for EUfag? Also if anyone knows, any sizing info would be greatly appreciated.

>> No.7260227

>>7255914
yes, they retail 150. they are super nice boots and the leather is soooo soft. i have the black pair in 10 and they are ballin

>> No.7260240

>>7258607
got mine on amazon.. http://www.amazon.com/Clarks-Mens-Desert-Mali-Boot/dp/B004K6TOZW

the sole is darken then in pic

>> No.7260312

>>7260240
What do you wear with those boots. Non effay guy here and Im just so used to wearing converse, khakis and a t shirt, I cant imagine what would look good with those

>> No.7260352

>>7260126
>Source for black Mali's for EUfag

UKfag seconding this, black ones look absolutely banging here >>7260240 (tho id paint the sole black but whatver)

>> No.7260361

What brand are the ones in the OP?

>> No.7260471 [DELETED] 

>>7255914
>Think the Malis are worth copping for 70 USD?

Lel, just checked they are 140€ at bloomingdales, that's what 3x that