Boots, stylish yet practical, where ?

[nihil]

I'm on the lookout for a pair of everyday boots. I got a pair of very pretty Aldo Unphrey. They are a very dark brown, and are quite stylish, but sadly not very practical. And I fear they are not the most durable footwear that I own.
What I'm on the lookout for, is a pair of dark brown boots that combine style with practicality. The sole shouldn't be too bulky, but still provide a minimum level of comfort. The toe section shouldn't be too boxy either. Otherwise I could just use my Corcoran jump boots. But they don't need to be dress boot pointy either.
Apart from that I'd like to stay away from overly decorated/styled boots as well.

Any suggestions? I've been googling and ebaying away for quite some time now, but I still can't seem to find what I'm looking for.

 

[Michaelshane]

I've been wearing these every day for three weeks.

Red Wings

 

[Jan]

Exchanged an awkward X-Mas present (harness boots,) for these. And I love em.

They come in brown, but the store I exchanged 'em at only carried the black ones.

Red Wings as well.

 

[PADDY]

Folks the search key is your friend. Please use it. There are numerous boot threads out there. Thankyou.

 

[cookie]

These are nice ditto the price: http://www.zappos.com/stacy-adams-madison-boot-brockton-original-brown?zlfid=111

 

[kyboots]

A nice pair of dark brown harness boots should not be "awkward".--John

 

[fluteplayer07]

White's Semi Dress. I've heard they're comfortable, durable, and best of all they can be rebuilt. But crazy expensive...

 

[nihil]

Thanks for all the great replies.
I have however not yet been able to find some that are exact to my liking.
The wolverine 1000 mile boots came pretty close, but the square-ish toe box puts me a bit off. And the price tag keeps me from just getting to see if they grow on me. Perhaps if I could get them in Europe for less than 450$ including taxes.

I've also looked at these:

They are also avalible in a slightly different hook configuration, without the toe cap.
The downside is the thick soles, and chance of low quality (judging from an amazon.com review)


It would also be a big plus if I could source them in Europe

 

[nihil]

I ended up purchasing those. They are not the absolutely perfect pair for me, but are a reasonable 'along the way' alternative.

 

[ssfilez]

I am not really a "boots" person so I cannot appreciate some of the pictures that I have seen here. And as for nihil, I hope you enjoy your boots and it is sad to hear that your new pair of boots did not satisfy you. I hope you will see a new pair that you will fall deeply in love with.