Dress Boots

So, I know shoes have been discussed ad infinitum on the board. But, I'm wondering what the consensus is on dress boots?

Example: http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/ind…

Technically, except for the lack of laces they look just as dressy, no? And less work to put on.

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Why not just buy loafers? I feel like Chelsea boots (the ones you showed and the like) are like some of the most homosexual shoes out there. Just my opinion, ask around...lol

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MMBinNCWhy not just buy loafers? I feel like Chelsea boots (the ones you showed and the like) are like some of the most homosexual shoes out there. Just my opinion, ask around...lol
No need to look very far. They are gay.
 
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If it is really wet or snowy outside wear galoshes over your dress shoes and then take them off once you get into work. Only college age girls like boots and it should stay that way.

 

Jesus grow a pair of balls and get some real boots if you are even going to have this discussion. For example if you want boots get these. http://www.callisters.com/Mens-Tony-Lama-Chocolate-Teju-Lizard-Dress-Co… Wear with a complimenting suit and you will look awesome. Not only will you be a few inches taller if someone pisses you off you have the option of saying "don't make me put my boot up your ass"

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heisterJesus grow a pair of balls and get some real boots if you are even going to have this discussion. For example if you want boots get these. http://www.callisters.com/Mens-Tony-Lama-Chocolate-Teju-Lizard-Dress-Co… Wear with a complimenting suit and you will look awesome. Not only will you be a few inches taller if someone pisses you off you have the option of saying "don't make me put my boot up your ass"
Nice. Can I get that with spurs?
Get busy living
 
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heisterJesus grow a pair of balls and get some real boots if you are even going to have this discussion. For example if you want boots get these. http://www.callisters.com/Mens-Tony-Lama-Chocolate-Teju-Lizard-Dress-Co… Wear with a complimenting suit and you will look awesome. Not only will you be a few inches taller if someone pisses you off you have the option of saying "don't make me put my boot up your ass"
Nice. Can I get that with spurs?
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heisterJesus grow a pair of balls and get some real boots if you are even going to have this discussion. For example if you want boots get these. http://www.callisters.com/Mens-Tony-Lama-Chocolate-Teju-Lizard-Dress-Co… Wear with a complimenting suit and you will look awesome. Not only will you be a few inches taller if someone pisses you off you have the option of saying "don't make me put my boot up your ass"

I live in SF, so might have a higher exposure than most of you, but I can empirically tell you that gay guys would rock those boots just as hard as they would the chelsea boots (see also: hipster guys).

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I so t understand why you're nt wearing your good boots and ten change shoes at work. Why make life more difficult than it already is. Your search will go nowhere...

 

For what it is worth, I have a pair of the dress type boots from Allen Edmonds and although they look great to wear around the office they aren't something I would want to trash in the snow and muck. They'd hold up, but would eventually defeat the purpose of me spending that much in the first place for dressier, nice boots.

LL Bean or Sorel are obvious choices for price to performance because I love mine, but that depends on how casual you can get away with at the office. There seems to be an unspoken rule in mine that as the weather gets rougher, you get a bit of leeway in what you wear in.

 

Why not buy some North Face winter boots and simply change. You'll have to do it maybe 10-20 days a year, but probably the best/easiest solution.

 

I had the same choice to make. The decision is quite simple, get a boot that's rated for snow and cold, or something that's half dress boot half snow boot. Check out the Sorel below and see if that'll do. The only caveat is that you feet will be extra toasty and possibly sweaty in the office. If it helps, on my floor, 75% change into something when they get to work.

http://www.sorel.com/mens-mad-mukluk-mid-ii-boot-NM1993.html

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Crockett & Jones Islay ? Trickers Malton ? Cheaney tweed C country boots in Almond grain ?

You gonna give it to the brit', they got most of the best shoes in the wolrd. But I don't know if they are readily available in the US or not.

 

Amach3 has the best suggestion it doesn't make any sense to complex the wearing/not wearing boot decision. If you leave the dress shoes (2 pairs) at the office it will take away the "frostbite and ice skater fall" concern. That cool looking "kick-ass Swiss Alp UFC beatdown boot" will make folks look at you with admiration and jealousy as they say "Shit! That's a good idea."

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Swims galoshes. Hot as hell

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Swims don't damage the leather. Been a happy user since '09 and none of my shoes been damage, except wear and tear.

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I can speak from Chicago experience (I'm pretty sure snow and ice is the same everywhere), most people I know either carry their shoes with them or leave them in the office and wear waterproof boots. As far as brands, I really like Sorel. Very durable, comfortable, not to mention warm as hell with the liner.

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I think those Allen Edmonds boots look awesome. I might get a pair.

I mean if it's two feet of snow outside, I don't think people are going to care if you wear snow boots into the office and then change into regular shoes once you're in the office.

 

Those boots are nice but you'll destroy those just like you would shoes. They're not exactly snow boots. Like DickFuld said if it's really bad out just wear boots and change into shoes when you get to the office. I also take shoes that are nearing the end of their useful life to a cobbler and have him put on a thicker rubber sole for bad winter weather. Salt destroys leather soles and shoes. Not worth getting nice shoes in the beginning of winter.

 

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