Dress boots

[glensman]

Wow! I've just seen the price of those RM Williams boots. £350!

I thought I was extravagant with my Ariats.

You would need a lifetime guarantee to spend that kind of money.

 

[Bury the Trash]

No, sir! they are the only smart boots I have, which aren't kilt brogues or suit shoes.
So they sortof pick themselves for any 'smart' occasion!!


I'm leaving for the train in 15mins, not a Scooby what else I'm wearing! Time to find a clean, least crinkled, shirt...

don t worry you will be fine ...............

 

[Jimbo]

I've a pair of blundstone 062 s with the flat toe . looks less like work boots and doesn't cost the earth like rm s .

 

[marshfarmer]

Anybody had Blundstone 783's
http://everythingaustralian.com.au/blundstone-783-executive-safety-boot.html
Disappointed all the other blundstones say they will only post to Aus address on that site?? Getting 3 pairs of redbacks and want something smarter aswell

 

[vaderstad]

There are boots and then there are dress boots.

 

[Banana Bar]

You would need a lifetime guarantee to spend that kind of money.

I've got a couple of pairs of RM Williams. Look after them and you will not need to replace them in 10 years. Agree with An Gof about leather soles, I wish I had rubber.

 

[reverand]

Whites fell boots for the rustic touch maybe

 

[Nithsdale]

I bought a pair of these by Fit For Purpose (got them on Amazon).

I originally got them just for nipping into town, or going to the local pub in... they are slightly military inspired, but go over them with some polish and put on a smart pair of jeans or chinos and they look the part for going to YF dances or anything of the likes. So much so, im wearing them out in Edinburgh tomorrow night

Not even £40 IIRC and they are the comfiest boots iv owned for wearing as good (work boots are more comfy, but I couldn't go on the pull in them ).

Not sure what I've done to these boots, but the toe on one has been crushed and has formed a real ugly crease which I can't do very much with... so in their place I have just bought these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/2520...3D710-134428-41853-0%26rvr_id%3D1139443581307


Absolute bargain at the price IMO, they feel and look more expensive and look very good. Really pleased with them.

 

[90hp farming]

I have had a pair of `anatomic` boots for 5 years and they are still very serviceable. They look quite delicate, but don't be deceived. They are extremely well made using high quality leather. There big, big plus is they are so comfortable - like wearing a pair of slippers outside. I find them ideal for ag shows, holidays (they weigh very light) and general going out. Ideal for driving in too. You wouldn`t do the 3 peaks challenge in them though.

just a thought - top side of £100 as a guide.

 

[ollie989898]

What do you mean by dress boots?

Something from Dune will fit the bill for a formal event but will be a no no in military circles.

http://www.dunelondon.com/mens-chelsea-boots-dept3704/


Beware leather soles- they don't like repeated wet/dry- like when you are getting out of the car at home, get the local cobbler to stick a plastic sole over the forefoot bit to protect it. You'll wear through it in no time else.

You will need to keep anything of this calibre polished and looked after, the leather is not the same stuff that you will find in a pair of dealer boots you got from MVF.

You won't get much change from £100 for proper gentlemen's shoes I'm afraid.

 

[ollie989898]

I have had a pair of `anatomic` boots for 5 years and they are still very serviceable. They look quite delicate, but don't be deceived. They are extremely well made using high quality leather. There big, big plus is they are so comfortable - like wearing a pair of slippers outside. I find them ideal for ag shows, holidays (they weigh very light) and general going out. Ideal for driving in too. You wouldn`t do the 3 peaks challenge in them though.

just a thought - top side of £100 as a guide.

Second for anatomic.

 

[Boohoo]

This is what I'm wearing as a dress boot at the moment. They don't get a lot of use but they are comfortable and a lot cheaper than some of the brands mentioned.
http://www.baselondon.com/greenwich-waxy-brown

 

[An Gof]

What do you mean by dress boots?

Something from Dune will fit the bill for a formal event but will be a no no in military circles.

http://www.dunelondon.com/mens-chelsea-boots-dept3704/


Beware leather soles- they don't like repeated wet/dry- like when you are getting out of the car at home, get the local cobbler to stick a plastic sole over the forefoot bit to protect it. You'll wear through it in no time else.

You will need to keep anything of this calibre polished and looked after, the leather is not the same stuff that you will find in a pair of dealer boots you got from MVF.

You won't get much change from £100 for proper gentlemen's shoes I'm afraid.

You must be joking, you obviously have no idea of the cost of "proper" gentlemans shoes

http://www.church-footwear.com/uk/en/collection/men/EEB0029XVF0AAB

 

[ollie989898]

You must be joking, you obviously have no idea of the cost of "proper" gentlemans shoes

http://www.church-footwear.com/uk/en/collection/men/EEB0029XVF0AAB

I don't dwell in the circles of grain traders or consultanty types. Look a bit poofy for my taste as well.

 

[An Gof]

I don't dwell in the circles of grain traders or consultanty types. Look a bit poofy for my taste as well.

Consultancy types etc are often new money. They sometimes lack an appreciation and understanding of true class, style and value.

Quality footwear that is well looked after can have a surprisingly long life. Buy in traditional styles that do not date and you will often receive excellent value for money that will far surpass run of the mill cheap alternatives.
In my experience quality footwear has proved to be money well spent.

 

[ollie989898]

Consultancy types etc are often new money. They sometimes lack an appreciation and understanding of true class, style and value.

Quality footwear that is well looked after can have a surprisingly long life. Buy in traditional styles that do not date and you will often receive excellent value for money that will far surpass run of the mill cheap alternatives.
In my experience quality footwear has proved to be money well spent.

Class is about aspiration as opposed to background as I am sure you can appreciate, and I am not about to take style tips from you even if you are the ag equivalent of Gok Wan I'm afraid.

Enjoy your £450 shoes, no doubt they blend in well in NFU and similarly big wig circles, and go down a hoot in Brighton on a weekend but I have a smile which would serve just as well and is considerably cheaper.

 

[An Gof]

Class is about aspiration as opposed to background as I am sure you can appreciate, and I am not about to take style tips from you even if you are the ag equivalent of Gok Wan I'm afraid.

Enjoy your £450 shoes, no doubt they blend in well in NFU and similarly big wig circles, and go down a hoot in Brighton on a weekend but I have a smile which would serve just as well and is considerably cheaper.

Never been to Brighton, what's it like?

 

[Banana Bar]

Never been to Brighton, what's it like?

Not for you. Most people come home with a bad back, normally bent double. Lord knows what they get up to.

See you in January Gok

 

[S J H]

Consultancy types etc are often new money. They sometimes lack an appreciation and understanding of true class, style and value.

Quality footwear that is well looked after can have a surprisingly long life. Buy in traditional styles that do not date and you will often receive excellent value for money that will far surpass run of the mill cheap alternatives.
In my experience quality footwear has proved to be money well spent.

I've got a pair of barkers, and I reckon they've taken more abuse than the pairs of rms I had, they were a complete waste of money, I had tags pull out on a couple of sets.

 

[BenB]

Those saying RM Williams boots are pricey, well perhaps on the face of it, but if looked after they should last a life time!

The old man has a pair getting on for 15-20 years old, like putting on a pair of slippers! My own are a mere 6 years old, managed to wear through the leather sole so then had a cobbler put on a more practical rubber sole. If they don't last another 15 years i'll be very disappointed!