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8344543 No.8344543 [Reply] [Original]

I'm looking for a nice pair of casual boots that don't cost a fortune. Any recommendations?

What are some of the different styles of boots? I like the ones in pic related, but I also like the shorter Ryan Gosling style ones. It looks like he wears Stacey Adams boots.

>> No.8344567

>>8344543
Fuck w2c everything? srs

>> No.8344571
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8344571

>>8344543
Ryan Gosling style.

>> No.8344589

hello newfriend troll. If you want to make /fa/ burn try something else and sophisticated. But for trolling witf mfa and newfag i'm giving you 5/10.

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>>8344543
the ones you posted and the ones you mentioned are both not going to be great leather quality

the quality of the leather will really make a difference not only with how the boots look and feel but also how gracefully they age and how long they last

I don't know what your definition of "a fortune" is but anywhere from 250-500 is a good starting point for boots.

some brands to consider are Red Wing, Alden, Wolverine 1000 Mile, Tricker's, Oak Street Bootmakers, Yuketen, and Chippewa.

If you're into the look of doc martens, they're also an option, and much cheaper

>> No.8344621

>>8344589
You think asking about casual boots is trolling?

>> No.8344637

>>8344603
$250 is alright. I can bite the bullet and maybe go a bit higher.

Also, what's the consensus on the Frye Boot Company?

>> No.8344687

>>8344603
I checked out all of those brands. I like Tricker's the most, followed by Oak Street Bootmakers, but they're really expensive. It looks like you need to place a custom order for Trickers.

I'm looking for more of a slim silhouette, like in the first and second pics.

>> No.8344700

>>8344543
>>8344567
Those look like utter shit.

>> No.8344723

>>8344687
cop trickers at end clothing, they're always doing collabs

>> No.8344727

>>8344637
Not the best, but for reference their stuff is at least several notches above DM in quality, and a bit lesser than Red Wing. I've had a pair of their Arkansas boots that have lasted 4+ years. Pretty good leather quality and made inAmerifat. I like these boots.

>> No.8344741

>>8344700
Which is I'm asking about nice casual boots and not w2c pic related.

>> No.8344750

>>8344723
Very cool. I didn't know that website existed.

>> No.8344791
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8344791

Mine

>> No.8344802

>>8344791
Nice, I'm looking for a similar pair in brown. What brand are they?

>> No.8344891

doc martens tobias look nice and are only 80 dollars, anyone have a pair to give an opinion

>> No.8345488
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>>8344891
Every time I think of Doc Martins I think of Skinheads.

>> No.8345494

>>8345488
they dont even wear docs though

>> No.8345519

>>8344637
>Also, what's the consensus on the Frye Boot Company?
Expensive for what they provide compared to their competitors.

>>8344687
>Oak Street Bootmakers
I've posted on these before and so have others so I can't bothered to repeat (check the archive) but this company is worth researching a bit more so that you reconsider wanting them. I would say go to styleforum and read their affiliate thread but they had it deleted because they couldn't handle the criticism of their quality. That should tell you enough about what sort of operation they run.

>trickers
Trickers are great. I had a pair of thei dress shoes when I was younger. Very well made. As for their boots like the Stow etc., they're really very clunky. I mean unbelievable from pictures. You have to try them on and they're like spaceboots.

You don't need custom orders, just look at some english online shoe retailers like pediwear or shoehealer or herring shoes for RTW options. They'll have more variety than End.

If you're in the US could can track down a pair of Allen Edmonds Daltons for varying prices.

Best value/quality ratio is Red Wing heritage line, the designs may be wanting though.

>> No.8345535

>>8345488
I think of edgy teens that went online to find out what a skinhead is and end up going out to buy shitty paraphernalia like those plastic chinese boots >>8345494
this
if there are real skins left they haven't worn docs since they shifted production to china
>>8344637
>Frye
frye is for griles

>> No.8345546

>>8344603

Forgot Rancourt and Allen Edmonds (OPs pic very well could be a beat up pair of AE Daltons), and Rancourts customization website is the best.

>> No.8345551
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8345551

Thoughts?

>> No.8345553

>>8345546
>OPs pic very well could be a beat up pair of AE Daltons
That was speculated on for a long time but even they don't age that badly. It's some other brand that's not worth mentioning.

>> No.8345558

>>8345551
Meh. What's that white shit on the heel? It'd probably be comfortable enough I guess.

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>>8345558
I've got no idea. I thought they looked nice enough, and they are pretty cheap. Especially if I'm just going to be wearing them in places that would trash my other boots

>> No.8345573

>>8344543
Just go to JCpennys, or Aldo bro, nobody is gonna know but us. Either you already have your ideal boot and know what you want and can not settle for anything else...or you don't give a shit and it does not matter anyway.

>> No.8345581

John Varvatos

>> No.8345659

>>8344603
Hey there, not OP, but another guy curious about good boots. When you talk about quality, what exactly do you mean by that: construction, durability (eg. how long do they hold up), style, etc? I am honestly clueless when it comes to things like this and my shoe buying experience has been what's on sale at Macy's. And yes, I read the sticky, it touches on durability, construction and such; but doesn't say much about it.

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8345795

Thoughts /fa/?

$189 down to $132

>> No.8345865
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Any Ausfags in here? Need to know some good stores to go boot shopping, I need some asap and don't really have time for online.

Was going to head to Industries for pic related, $199.95 might be a bit much for a mid-tier brand though. Help/thoughts guys?

>> No.8345879

>>8345865
I'm in the same boat as you man.

I posted >>8345795

Are Windsor Smith any good? I've heard mostly good things but I'm wondering if its just hype. The only bad things I hear about them is their customer service which i dgaf about.

>> No.8345901

>>8345865
I have some used Red Wings for sale if you're interested. Iron Ranger and Beckmans. One of them was only worn 3 times.

>> No.8345912

>>8345879
Only experience I've had with WS were black leather formal shoes for school, they're still in one piece after four years and don't look like shit so I'd say they aren't bad. I haven't really seen much along the lines of casual, higher topped tan/brown boots which is what I'm searching for

>> No.8345914

>>8345901
What size iron rangers bro?

>> No.8345926

>>8345914
8.5D

>> No.8345962

>>8345926
Ah shit a bit too small I think

>> No.8345966

Are Solovairs just superior DMs?

>> No.8345970
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8345970

Thoughts? $119

>> No.8345974

>>8345970
cop if you're >40 years old

>> No.8345983

>>8345970
Are you a negro

>> No.8345996

>>8345983
pre much, why

>> No.8345999

So I just bought a pair of Katahdins with split seams for almost nothing. Time to engage LL Bean's unlimited warranty.

>> No.8346038
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8346038

I want these, what's /fa/'a opinion on inside zips? Only possible downside for me, not really sure about zips on boots

>> No.8346108

>>8346038
I like them.

>> No.8346142

Try Katahdin boots. They age quite nicely.
Red Wings mod toes are awesome too.

>> No.8346156

>>8344543
Johnston & Murphy Runnell Chukka

Alternatively, their more expensive models.

>> No.8346564
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8346564

These or corcs?

I'm gonna go autistic and wear black bombers and skinny jeans

Think rugged or more normal boots would work better?

>> No.8346602

>>8345926
I reckon they'd probably fit me, you aren't in bris are you/how much?

>> No.8346607

>>8346564
Corcs?

Chelseas fit better with that aesthetic

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8346614

>>8346607
These, combat boots pretty much

Much more striking IMO

>> No.8346630

>>8346564
both are good

>> No.8346678

>>8346614
Indeed. Depends on what look you're trying for then. The first pair of boots you posted will give a more subdued look (a la chelseas). Though I like the combat boots more

>> No.8346679

>>8346602
oh shit hey bris/fa/riend, keen for a shop tonight?

>> No.8346781

>>8344700
Like anyone gives a /fa/ck what you think.

>>8344543 (OP)
w2c boots bro.

>> No.8346788

>>8346781
also id on OP boots

>> No.8347040

>>8345519
That's good to know about Oak Street Bookmakers. Thanks.

Would you be able to tall me how mush you paid for the Trickers? I didn't see any prices on their website.

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>>8345546
I googled "AE Dalton" and pic related is the first picture. I think you're right.

>> No.8347823

>>8347056
They're not the same boot. OPs are a crappy pair that I can't remember the name of.
Daltons never look that flat in the toe and beat, even when all fucked up, and the leather in OP's look preddy bad. Look at the eyelets, there you can see the diff.

>> No.8347900

I just bought a pair of used Kats in 10.5. A little big for me. If /fa/'s interested I might sell them.

>> No.8347910

Ausfag here w2c anything ever in a bricks and mortor :(

I've spent the past hour or so looking at this list.

http://www.lyst.com/shop/mens-boots/

Some great boots here, if not for buying, simple to focus your taste.

>> No.8347935

>>8345970
Fucking sick I love the sole. I've got a pair that's just got a tan sole. These work well with dark/black jeans and they're comfortable

>> No.8347974
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>>8345546
I considered saying Rancourt but I hesitated because I thought the silhouette might be too far from what OP was asking for

I didn't say allen edmonds because I don't like the look of Daltons, but I probably should have mentioned them

also, there are a couple of reasons it couldn't be the AE Dalton. one is the brogueing isn't the same. the other is they're clearly different shapes and different leathers

>>8345659
I was talking about leather quality specifically. Googling it would probably return better information that anything I could give you, but a good full grain leather will feel nicer, crease less dramatically, and last longer than corrected-grain leather. Oh, and look better, too.

There are other ways that boots can be better-constructed which I won't touch on here. Google goodyear welts.

>>8345519
I'd love to hear what you have to say about Oak Street Bootmakers. I haven't had any of their plain toe stuff, which iirc is not made by the same people as the moccasin stuff (although both are contracted out to other manufacturers). Is that what you're talking about, or are you talking about the moccasins?

I could say a couple of nasty things about my moccasins from them but they're not all that bad. there's a problem where the insole tends to shift forward in the shoe over time, which is pretty bad imo, but other than that they seem to be okay. I probably wouldn't buy from them again though

>> No.8348125

>>8346038
Zips on the inside look terrible. Sneaker equivalent is a velcro fastener

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>>8348125
Velcro isn't a big deal brah.

>> No.8348485

>>8347823
True

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8348486

>>8344543
Just got these... they're nice.

>> No.8348510

>>8348486
I personally don't like that style. Sole is to think and has weird ribbing on the side. Weird leather around the ankle. Laces are too thick and patterned. Unsightly contrast stitching. Overall clunky silhouette. Dull looking leather.

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8348541

>>8348510
What about these? I believe they make them in leather but I'm not entirely sure

>> No.8349059

For a guy used to wearing sneakers, how do you get used to something with a heel like Iron Rangers? I feel like I'm standing on my toes.

>> No.8349089

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORi4xwSwWlM

>> No.8350710

>>8348541
my idiot friend bought a pair. they suck ass.

>> No.8350891

>>8344571
what are those sexy boots?

>> No.8351103

>>8348541
I think that's better, but I really don't like that large tag. I guess you can cut if off, but I would still go with something else.

>> No.8351111

>>8350891
I'm not sure, but I think they might be, or are at least similar to these: http://www.stacyadamsshoes.ca/shop/style/00015-01.html

>> No.8351130

>>8348541
get desert London instead