Footwear to go with our jackets

[Olumin]

I wear brown Oxfords with almost anything. To me its the most versatile shoe. Now during the summer I also wear monk straps. The ones I wear currently are made by Carmina.

I usually only wear my boots if the weather necessitates it. Rain, mud, snow. I find boots heavy and hot, aswell as a pain to put on and take off. I have only one pair at the moment and they are dark brown cap toe derby's made by Loake. They're made on a dress shoe last so they pair well.

I'll probably get some dress boots in the future, like balmorals, and perhaps some spectators. I might also consider a pair of penny loafers, but I'm not sure if that's my thing yet.

I dont think I've ever worn sneakers in my life, apart from gym class back in school. I guess they just never appealed to me, and they dont pair with my attire.

 

[Schambach]

Welp…rancourts out of stock cancelled order. I Came across Gokey boots and ordered two pair to check out. Looks like they are even older than Russell moccasin company. Anyone have any experience with them? Look pretty cool classic style. Plenty in stock. Nice 7-8oz leather.
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Gokey has been around forever, though I'm not sure if it's the same company they used to be. I used to wear my dads Gokey snakeboots 40 years ago, thought they were the coolest things ever. Inheirited some shorter pull ons from him when he passed away a couple years back, I haven't worn them much, but construction seems top notch.

 

[NZJono]

Posting a couple of my favourite pairs of Dr Martens.
The first pair is the DM “Anthony”, with calf, and silk vamp and tongue.
The second pair is the DM “Douglas” - also calf, in my view one of the nicest pair of DM boots ever made.
A really lovely boot with a proper welt. There’s a brown version even nicer, called the “Twisted” brogue, but I’ve never seen any for sale on ebay.
It’s a shame that Dr Martens don’t make these styles any more.
They‘re a classy boot and comfortable for all day wear.

 

[Fonzie]

Just got these ones, a bit of a quirky combo but I dig them.
I might dye in black the camo parts later down the track.

 

[torfjord]

Found these Saint Laurent Wyatt boots in mint condition in a vintage stores today. At 1/4 of of the price for a new pair they are what I would call a smacking deal.

 

[Psant25]

Welp…rancourts out of stock cancelled order. I Came across Gokey boots and ordered two pair to check out. Looks like they are even older than Russell moccasin company. Anyone have any experience with them? Look pretty cool classic style. Plenty in stock. Nice 7-8oz leather.
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No go on these. Sending them back. The hunt continues…

 

[Observe]

No go on these. Sending them back. The hunt continues…

What was the issue?

 

[Psant25]

What was the issue?

Leather was pretty nice bullhide and one bison. Construction, quality, qc was pretty good for the price. Just more the overall style seeing them up close deciding I want to look elsewhere.

 

[cbez]

If you're into that mocc style, my Yuketen x Wythe are very well made.

 

[Psant25]

Was on another RW kick so I ordered 3 pair of 875s same size all had some issues so returned. Glad they offer free returns. Either a issue on the welt stitch/sanding or leather grain on a panel was jacked up more grain/thinner. I know they are “work boots” but i wish they had better QC.

I now have 2 pair of 1907 coming today to check out AND a pair of whites perrys in distressed coming friday. They were in stock and 20% off with their sale. Have had a few of whites in the distressed both regular and roughout and really like that leather.

Crossing my fingers for a keeper I am due - or we will be returning.

I am really not that picky i see better qc in boots coming from thursday, grant stone, parkhurst, caswell, etc.

 

[Psant25]

New whites…Why is it so hard? Im done…

 

[MickeyPunch]

I’m the opposite of picky when it comes to boots and leather jackets because I know I won’t baby them but that’s terrible, I don’t know how that boot can pass any kind of QA even for budget stuff.

 

[Harris HTM]

I’m the opposite of picky when it comes to boots and leather jackets because I know I won’t baby them but that’s terrible, I don’t know how that boot can pass any kind of QA even for budget stuff.

That's exactly what I was thinking. I have dozens of pairs from both more expensive brands that are not known for their QC (Alden and Carmina) and budget brands (Meermin) but none was as even close to this.

 

[Hobbes1]

Red wing Blacksmiths. Still breaking in but a couple coats of polish and leather cream and they are looking good to my eye.

 

[Observe]

New whites…Why is it so hard? Im done…
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Bad QC for sure, but I'm almost 100% certain if you send them this picture they'll make it right.

 

[Psant25]

Bad QC for sure, but I'm almost 100% certain if you send them this picture they'll make it right.

Yep have a return label already and gonna refund. just bad luck lately dont wanna risk another bad pair. I might just grab a pair of thorogood moc toes or keep trying my local RW store for a solid pair of mocs, chelsea, IRs maybe.

 

[Hobbes1]

Yep have a return label already and gonna refund. just bad luck lately dont wanna risk another bad pair. I might just grab a pair of thorogood moc toes or keep trying my local RW store for a solid pair of mocs, chelsea, IRs maybe.

I have a black pair of the RedWing moc toe boots. I like them a lot!
Bummer about your White’s though. I hope you find a good pair of something.

 

[cbez]

New whites…Why is it so hard? Im done…
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gross. the welt stitch is also trash and being covered up by the fake storm welt. Toe shouldnt be puckered that bad.

I've been kind of waiting for their downhill turn since they got bought out.

 

[Jiaward]

New whites…Why is it so hard? Im done…

How is that even possible? Wow - sorry.

 

[BloodEagle]

This seems like it might be the right thread to see if anyone can help me with sizing advice for John Lofgren CXL Engineers. Do they fit large, small or true to size ? Thanks for any help