Footwear to go with our jackets

[MrProper]

How versatile are black boots, really?

I'm after some Chelsea boots at the moment and instinctively I go for brown or tan - so all the boots I've got are brown or tan.

I feel like getting some in black as a bit of a change, but I don't want something that feels too 'smart' and serious.

Do you wear black?

I do have black shoes, but all black is not really my cup of tea. I think they always look a bit ‘hard’ and deep black swallows up shape and contour. But sometimes they still fit quite well and in that respect I think you should definitely have a few of them.

 

[MickeyPunch]

How versatile are black boots, really?

I'm after some Chelsea boots at the moment and instinctively I go for brown or tan - so all the boots I've got are brown or tan.

I feel like getting some in black as a bit of a change, but I don't want something that feels too 'smart' and serious.

Do you wear black?

It’s funny you say that in a forum where half of leather jackets are black… do black jackets look too smart or serious to you? Same goes for boots.

But obvious there’s many types of chelsea boots. A pair of Blundstones and a pair of Carminas will look very differently.

 

[barnabus]

do black jackets look too smart or serious to you?

Moreso than brown jackets, yes. Police jackets are black, dress boots are black.

I mostly wear blue jeans or beige/tan chinos, and I'm not sure how well black boots would work. That's why I wondered how versatile they might be.

 

[Tom71]

How versatile are black boots, really?

I'm after some Chelsea boots at the moment and instinctively I go for brown or tan - so all the boots I've got are brown or tan.

I feel like getting some in black as a bit of a change, but I don't want something that feels too 'smart' and serious.

Do you wear black?

Same here!

I have a pair of black Engineers and two pairs of black workboots, but for Chelseas, I always opt for brown. Don’t really know why.
Additionally, all my black boots have some kind of brown contrast to them (brown midsole, unfinished leather edges), so it’s not ‘all black’.

 

[barnabus]

I think they always look a bit ‘hard’ and deep black swallows up shape and contour.

This echoes my feelings too.

 

[MickeyPunch]

I think black anything (boots, jackets, trousers, whatever) is amazing, but if you’re not fully sold then just get some brown ones.

 

[red devil]

How versatile are black boots, really?

I'm after some Chelsea boots at the moment and instinctively I go for brown or tan - so all the boots I've got are brown or tan.

I feel like getting some in black as a bit of a change, but I don't want something that feels too 'smart' and serious.

Do you wear black?

In my experience, burgundy or dark grey - not as dark as charcoal - are more versatile... case in point, my chelseas are in burgundy, dark grey and dark blue (not as versatile bur still good to use)

 

[Drzdave58]

Vintage Florsheims

 

[IrishStu]

I've two pairs of black boots. A black dress Chelsea boot by Church shoes and they really only work with suits and chinos but my other pair is a black Red Wing Blacksmith boot and these pair well with jeans and chinos. Basically both the colour and style count when deciding what to wear them with. RM Williams do a great black Chelsea boot that in my opinion can be paired with most trousers/jeans.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

How versatile are black boots, really?

I'm after some Chelsea boots at the moment and instinctively I go for brown or tan - so all the boots I've got are brown or tan.

I feel like getting some in black as a bit of a change, but I don't want something that feels too 'smart' and serious.

Do you wear black?

If you're not into it, just get some brown ones. Nothing wrong with that. About a decade ago I didn't like wearing black at all. Now I quite like it, but I can relate to feeling like it's too serious. Don't get a color you're not comfortable in.

 

[TLW '90]

How versatile are black boots, really?

I'm after some Chelsea boots at the moment and instinctively I go for brown or tan - so all the boots I've got are brown or tan.

I feel like getting some in black as a bit of a change, but I don't want something that feels too 'smart' and serious.

Do you wear black?

I really don't like black for jackets or boots at all , my job requires black boots and I don't really hate the look of my Thorogood 6201's but I'd rather have them in tobacco brown.

So while I don't like black boots I can live with them as a purposeful tool, and I do actually happen to have a pair of black boots on the way.

 

[VansonRider]

 

[Drzdave58]

John McHale vintage

 

[TLW '90]

I don't normally prefer black boots, but I couldn't pass up trying a pair of these for $30.
1990's USGI ICW boots, sold as used because of shelf wear and missing tags but they're definitely new.

This pair is 1997 dated.

These things are a great value, mildew resistant leather, warm lining, Goodyear welted, and a dual density vibram outsole that's sewn through at the toes.
Intermediate cold / wet weather, should be great winter boots.

I added these black kilties I had just to change the look a bit, but I might order a pair in a different color if I find I really like them.

I'm not sure exactly which manufacturer made these, I know Bates, Bellview, possibly Thorogood, and possibly Wolverine had contracts for them but these aren't actually marked.
I bought 2 pairs, both '97 dated with no manufacturer on them.

 

[Bennarion]

TLW '90​

Great shoes at a good price

 

[TLW '90]

TLW '90​

Great shoes at a good price

Absolutely a steal at $30 for these boots, they actually have pairs that are officially NOS for $40 or so and I was kind of wishing I had went that route but I'm glad I gambled on the " used " ones.

 

[BloodEagle]

Attractions Lot.444 Engineers. I've had these from new for a few weeks and it has not been the easiest breaking in period - I could barely get them on at first, but this has eased up and they now slide on nicely. They fit me really well (initial insertion issues aside). Comfort underfoot is still not where I like but improving - the best things come with effort, or so I have been told. Picture of my feet in said boots ..

 

[BloodEagle]

Skoob 'Wander' engineers brown horsebutt

 

[Herrvallmo]

Got a pair of engineers coming in from the Danes at Bright Shoemakers, their Vulture boots
Been waiting for these to release fore a while now. They look absolutely amazing in my eyes with the western/cowboy-crown and unconstructed toes, very stoked for them!

More pictures when I have them in hand ofc

 

[Herrvallmo]

Took a family photo of all my boots/shoes.

Top row (from left):
- Grinders Rebel Engineers(without the straps at the ankle)
- Råland Bootmaker Engineers,
- Sendra x SkoUno Engineers,
- Bright Shoemakers Vulture engineers.

Bottom row(from left):
-TheLastConspiracy military "Jean" boots
- Service boots made in Spain(From a Swedish shop called Skolyx)
- Berwick 1707 brogues
- Our Legacy derbys
- Fiddler oxfords.

*really need to vacuum lol

Others(from left):
- Bakers brogue oxfords
- Morjas loafers
- some sweaty gym sneakers(for everyone's sake no picture )

Cheers!