Help me find some boots please

[Stylin-1]

I've been looking for a new pair for two months now. Basically, they should be casual/somewhat dressy, (mostly jeans with an 8.25-9" hem) fairly short; around 6-6.5 inches, have a round (ish) toe, leather sole, 1.25" stacked leather/rubber heel, be some variation of brown (maybe tan), can be lace up, slip-on, or zip. (Not a huge fan of side goring though) and be around $250. I guess I could entertain the idea of a distressed suede, too. Any ideas??

 

[cmrocks]

I've looked everywhere for something like you describe with no luck.

 

[ken]

Originally Posted by DucatiCole

I've looked everywhere for something like you describe with no luck.
My sarcasm detector is broken, so I'm unsure of this post. But the OP just described about every boot you see on this forum.

 

[Stylin-1]

Originally Posted by DucatiCole

I've looked everywhere for something like you describe with no luck.

 

[dusty]

I suppose this is a joke? Are you parodying recent boot threads that I've somehow missed?

 

[Stylin-1]

Originally Posted by ken

My sarcasm detector is broken, so I'm unsure of this post. But the OP just described about every boot you see on this forum.

I didn't view it as sarcastic. When you add the fact most of us are very selective to the sizing/availibility issues that seem to be rampant, it is tough to find gear sometimes.

 

[ken]

Originally Posted by Stylin-1

When you add the fact most of us are very selective to the sizing/availibility issues that seem to be rampant, it is tough to find gear sometimes.

What does this mean? Red Wing, Frye, Barret, Varvatos are all readily available in all sizes. http://www.zappos.com

 

[whodini]

If you're willing to go up to $250 and already know exactly what you want, why not have them made?

 

[cmrocks]

I didn't read the post as closely as I should have. I'm looking for something that is distressed suede and a softer construction. That has been impossible to find. I have a pair of frye boots that I like but they are too big and stiff looking if that makes any sense at all. I don't like how big the toe is and the way it's shaped. I know the perfect pair of boots for me is out there but I haven't come across them yet. I have a picture of what I want in my mind but I haven't been able to find it.

 

[Arethusa]

Originally Posted by whodini

If you're willing to go up to $250 and already know exactly what you want, why not have them made?
Where do you have boots made for $250?

 

[Stylin-1]

Originally Posted by Arethusa

Where do you have boots made for $250?
Yeah, while it's a cool idea, it seems as if it'd cost much more than my budget.

 

[Stylin-1]

Originally Posted by ken

What does this mean? Red Wing, Frye, Barret, Varvatos are all readily available in all sizes. http://www.zappos.com

I did peruse all 2,000+ boots Zappos sells. Varvatos are too steep, didn't see any Barret, and looking for something a little sleeker than Frye and Red Wing. I've already got my Brando Engineers as a "rugged" boot. I kind of like their Emmet (?) chelsea in brown suede, but the toe is too squared. I do like the Brando lace quite a bit, but I don't want black (although once worn they might work?) and the cognacs are a little too Timberland-esque.

 

[dusty]

Chukkas from Allen Edmonds or Charles Tyrwhitt at retail, or from myriad other makers if you look on ebay.

 

[whodini]

Originally Posted by Arethusa

Where do you have boots made for $250?
Third-world countries, such as my own. For $250 I'd imagine you could have it layered in gold.

 

[Stylin-1]

Found these Varvatos on e-bay. Not exactly versatile, but the buckle kills it for me. Other than that they look nice.


http://cgi.ebay.com/New-JOHN-VARVATO...QQcmdZViewItem