The streetwear shoes and boots thread...No sneakers please

[ysb]

^I agree wholeheartedly. The black GT's new photograph the worst.

 

[wgbennett83]

I'm just getting started and really need to add a pair of black shoes to my wardrobe. So, I'm thinking about getting a pair of black boots that could be worn causally or slightly dressed up. What I've found so far that I think looks good is the Florsheim Hugo:

It's part of the Florsheim Imperial line, so I'm guessing the quality would be half way decent for $160? If anyone has recommendations of something similar, I'd be happy to hear them! I'm willing to pay up to $350 if the quality is noticeably better. Thanks for any help!

 

[wagthesam]

Forget that and get RM Williams.

 

[wgbennett83]

Originally Posted by wagthesam

Forget that and get RM Williams.

What's the reason for the preference? Also, those appear to be well over my $350 limit. Is there a place they can be had cheap?

 

[DGP]

Originally Posted by wagthesam

Forget that and get RM Williams.

Doesn't Frye make a very similar boot for under $250 also?

 

[wgbennett83]

Should the Frye boot be of a much higher quality than the one I posted?

 

[wagthesam]

yes

 

[Jr Mouse]

Originally Posted by Kent Money

I totally agree with you, but a lot of the toecaps, on boots especially, seem to flatten out after wear and creasing from heaving walking. Just takes time.

Yeah, I have seen pics of them with wear. I don't know, they just never develop the sleeker toebox I prefer.

I may still get a pair on sale one day, having said that.

 

[DGP]

Originally Posted by wgbennett83

Should the Frye boot be of a much higher quality than the one I posted?

I have no recent experience with Florsheim, but people have always told me Frye makes a great shoe for the $$. How much are the ones you posted?

THis is the current version (less polished/dressy than previous ones I've seen that may still be available elsewhere):

http://www.thefryecompany.com/Produc...-87905DBN.aspx

 

[wgbennett83]

Originally Posted by DGP

I have no recent experience with Florsheim, but people have always told me Frye makes a great shoe for the $$. How much are the ones you posted?

THis is the current version (less polished/dressy than previous ones I've seen that may still be available elsewhere):

http://www.thefryecompany.com/Produc...-87905DBN.aspx

The ones I posted are $160. Do the Frye boots fit true to size? I wear a 12 in most sneakers, 11.5 in Clark's DB. I found a good deal on the Frye boots you've posted, $118, but they only have sizes 11 and 12. No returns accepted, so it's hit or miss! Any suggestions?

 

[DGP]

Originally Posted by wgbennett83

The ones I posted are $160. Do the Frye boots fit true to size? I wear a 12 in most sneakers, 11.5 in Clark's DB. I found a good deal on the Frye boots you've posted, $118, but they only have sizes 11 and 12. No returns accepted, so it's hit or miss! Any suggestions?

You could always go to a site like zappos and buy a bunch of sizes to try (assuming no local retailer). Zappos ships and lets you return for free.

 

[wgbennett83]

Originally Posted by DGP

You could always go to a site like zappos and buy a bunch of sizes to try (assuming no local retailer). Zappos ships and lets you return for free.

Sadly, they don't carry that boot in any size I would wear. I've also checked other online shoe retailers that offer free shipping / free returns, and they don't either. Also, there is definitely no place locally to try them on... or almost anything for that matter.

The Frye Emmet Chelsea and Emmet Inside also seems kind of nice. I like the black sole better than the brown on the Oliver, but I don't know that I care for the square toe.

 

[Kent Money]

wgbennet83, those Florsheims you posted look way better than those fryes. Get em.

 

[wgbennett83]

Originally Posted by Kent Money

wgbennet83, those Florsheims you posted look way better than those fryes. Get em.

Man, I'm kind of thinking the same thing

 

[wgbennett83]

Does anyone know a place where these Allen Edmond boots are available? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT