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

[reedobandito]



most nikes fit half a size small IME. You are probably a 9.5. what's your dress shoe size?

9 for brands like Alden and AE. Maybe I am a 9.5...

 

[hendrix]



9 for brands like Alden and AE. Maybe I am a 9.5...

maybe even a 9, most AEs fit relatively true to brannock device sizing, but that also depends on the last.

 

[reedobandito]



maybe even a 9, most AEs fit relatively true to brannock device sizing, but that also depends on the last.

But I've never worn anything smaller than a 9, and that includes CP, Alden, other clunky boots, etc

 

[hayabusa]



Interesting . . .
My dress shoe size is a 9 D US. My sneaker is a 9.5 US.
I'm really trying to figure out the size from yoox . . .
Hmm

Dress shoe size 10.5, ordered 10 in MOMA. It's a good fit for me.

 

[Jr Mouse]

Two recent purchases I got during the post holiday sales.

1. Trickers tan chukka boots, exclusive for ASOS. Paid about $245 and they are my first Trickers so I am anxious to try them out and see if they are worth the hype.





2. Band of Outsiders black captoes with brogue detailing. From The Corner and I got the last pair that just happened to be my size (13) for $230. Other then some black boots, I don't wear the color as much as I used to but figured this would be a good go to pair to own.







I'll post pics of them when they arrive if anyone is interested.

 

[AmericoneDream]

Jumped on the MOMA bandwagon. Pretty happy with these for the price (200ish + shipping from YOOX)

How versatile is this pair? Really like em and I'm thinking of pulling the trigger but am afraid that it might not work well casually with just jeans and a t shirt. I'm thinking a more distressy/suede pair in brown or grey would be easier to pull off casually. For example this pair http://www.yoox.com/item/YOOX/MOMA/dept/men/tskay/3FD17CD7/rr/1/cod10/44371812FS/sts/sr_men80

 

[akatsuki]

So I need some boots for NYC winter - might as well jump on the hiking boot wagon... I am debating between the more fashiony Merells and Danner below versus just getting some real hiking boots. Probably not going to do Diemmes which are bit more "fashion" oriented or Vibergs which are a bit "meh".

Any other suggestions? Realistically I am not 100% on this hiking boot thing, and wouldn't mind some shearling boots with serious technical soles or something similar for winter...


Should I do Merrell Wilderness Canyons in Olive? They look nice, the price is right ($200). I wish the soles were a bit more hardcore.


Danner Mountain Lights in Chromexcel - $425 so pricey as hell. Soles look cheap and crappy, but the leather is nice.


Zamberlan Vioz GTs - serious boots, not too bad looking, especially if I re-lace them in red


Scarpa SL M3s - another serious pair, maybe a good compromise in looks between looking too technical?

 

[philie]

go with the merell or with the hiking boots from doc martens. look fab and are cheap.

 

[ceoceo]

Just don't go with Merrell Wilderness Canyons. Seen them in person looks cheap as hell Made in China too

 

[mystillwater]



So I need some boots for NYC winter - might as well jump on the hiking boot wagon... I am debating between the more fashiony Merells and Danner below versus just getting some real hiking boots. Probably not going to do Diemmes which are bit more "fashion" oriented or Vibergs which are a bit "meh".

Any other suggestions? Realistically I am not 100% on this hiking boot thing, and wouldn't mind some shearling boots with serious technical soles or something similar for winter...


Should I do Merrell Wilderness Canyons in Olive? They look nice, the price is right ($200). I wish the soles were a bit more hardcore.

Danner Mountain Lights in Chromexcel - $425 so pricey as hell. Soles look cheap and crappy, but the leather is nice.

Zamberlan Vioz GTs - serious boots, not too bad looking, especially if I re-lace them in red

Scarpa SL M3s - another serious pair, maybe a good compromise in looks between looking too technical?

The Merrells are basically an imported knockoff of the Danners.. i've got Mountain Lights and i think they may never wear out. Seriously well made (in the US). although i probably wouldn't wear them as fashion statement, i love the way they look and don't hesitate to recommend them for backpacking and in-climate weather. they are one solid piece of leather (even the tongue) and are totally re-craftable.

 

[ceoceo]

+ If you are looking for the "good price" with "hardcore sole" go with North Face Ballard boots at $165. Their soles are designed just for North Face by Vibram IIRC and is probably much better than the Cristy sole.

 

[reedobandito]



How versatile is this pair? Really like em and I'm thinking of pulling the trigger but am afraid that it might not work well casually with just jeans and a t shirt. I'm thinking a more distressy/suede pair in brown or grey would be easier to pull off casually. For example this pair http://www.yoox.com/item/YOOX/MOMA/dept/men/tskay/3FD17CD7/rr/1/cod10/44371812FS/sts/sr_men80

Basically this is what I wear them with they go great

 

[msfkw]

John Fluevog Boots. <3

 

[ceoceo]

^ boy/gal?

 

[akatsuki]



+ If you are looking for the "good price" with "hardcore sole" go with North Face Ballard boots at $165. Their soles are designed just for North Face by Vibram IIRC and is probably much better than the Cristy sole.

Thanks - they do look promising.

As for the Danners, they look pretty nice, but realistically if I was going to buy hiking boots for actual hiking, I'd just use my Scarpas which are actually used on serious ascents all the time rather than what I consider a "heritage" maker. I saw a thread where people were talking about Vibergs being so much over-built compared to Scarpas, but that is because Scarpa is actively trying to lighten their boots to actually make them manageable for long, serious hikes.