Brown Lace Up Boots $200-300

blynch · Aug 29, 2009

Looking for suggestions in this range. I really like the wings and horns service boot, but there is no way I'm spending $700 them. I don't want a capped toe box, like the LL bean Katahdins have. What options do I have? They should be comfortable too, maybe this is too much to ask, ha.

Dewey · Aug 29, 2009

Peal boot on clearance. Metal eyelets, storm welt. I think it's a rebadged Alfred Sargent Culford. Full fitting, but I would not size down from your dress shoe size.

blynch · Aug 29, 2009

Originally Posted by Dewey

Peal boot on clearance. Metal eyelets, storm welt. I think it's a rebadged Alfred Sargent Culford. Full fitting, but I would not size down from your dress shoe size.

thanks, but I'm specifically looking for something that is not a captoe. I also don't want pebble grain for this pair.

Jokerman · Aug 29, 2009

This is a pretty weird picture but in person these things are pretty awesome.

Calden · Aug 29, 2009

^ Those Paul Smith's look very strange. I think the Paul Smith Ricard would fit your bill if you can find them on sale. Also...

Frye Brando Lace
(I don't understand the lack of love for these boots on the forum. Sure they are more work boots than fashion, but I always thought of that as a good thing)

Red Wing Gentlemen Traveler

Alden Indy

Jokerman · Aug 29, 2009

Oh there not Paul Smith. There a brand that most people wouldnt think would make something like that.

ahjota · Aug 29, 2009

http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/t...rsehide/Detail

wannabeagiant · Aug 29, 2009

OP, I know you said you didn't want the katahdins, but for anyone else reading, they are the best value boot out there. They will probably last me a lifetime. The leather is thick and durable. They are also goodyear welted, have a vibram sole and Chippewa will do a full re-heel/resole for only $60. Can't beat it. If you contact Dayton, you might be able to get the service boot (non wings and horns distressed) if they still have them. Somebody here on the forum did that for, I think, around $400 Canadian.

Jokerman, Who's that in your avatar? Gave me a half-chubb.

blynch · Aug 29, 2009

The PS ricards are spot on for what I want, but at $600 retail I'd have to find a killer deal to get them. I'm looking for this sleeker build, not really interested in the GT, Indy, or that epaulet work boot -they are more bulky than I want.

Originally Posted by wannabeagiant

Can't beat it. If you contact Dayton, you might be able to get the service boot (non wings and horns distressed) if they still have them. Somebody here on the forum did that for, I think, around $400 Canadian.

I emailed Dayton a couple months ago asking if they had a service boot and this is the picture they emailed me with of their "service boot" its not even a boot...did I email the wrong dayton (daytonboots.com)?

wannabeagiant · Aug 29, 2009

Originally Posted by blynch

The PS ricards are spot on for what I want, but at $600 retail I'd have to find a killer deal to get them. I'm looking for this sleeker build, not really interested in the GT, Indy, or that epaulet work boot -they are more bulky than I want.

I emailed Dayton a couple months ago asking if they had a service boot and this is the picture they emailed me with of their "service boot" its not even a boot...did I email the wrong dayton (daytonboots.com)?

I think you'll have to call them and try to get a hold of their factory store. I don't remember who it was but he said he got them at the Dayton store in Vancouver.

BrooklynHighpost · Aug 29, 2009

Originally Posted by wannabeagiant

OP, I know you said you didn't want the katahdins, but for anyone else reading, they are the best value boot out there. They will probably last me a lifetime. The leather is thick and durable. They are also goodyear welted, have a vibram sole and Chippewa will do a full re-heel/resole for only $60. Can't beat it. If you contact Dayton, you might be able to get the service boot (non wings and horns distressed) if they still have them. Somebody here on the forum did that for, I think, around $400 Canadian.

Jokerman, Who's that in your avatar? Gave me a half-chubb.

Katahdins' biggest fault is that its pretty slippery on ice, isnt it?

BrooklynHighpost · Aug 29, 2009

Originally Posted by blynch

The PS ricards are spot on for what I want, but at $600 retail I'd have to find a killer deal to get them. I'm looking for this sleeker build, not really interested in the GT, Indy, or that epaulet work boot -they are more bulky than I want.

Check out the F+B, they have a couple of style that is very similar to Ricards. Price point for retail is the low 400s. You can't find it in your price range when its on sale.

blynch · Aug 29, 2009

Originally Posted by BrooklynHighpost

Check out the F+B, they have a couple of style that is very similar to Ricards. Price point for retail is the low 400s. You can't find it in your price range when its on sale.

excuse my ignorance, what is F+B? Searching F+B gave me nothing usefull...

cmsmith · Aug 29, 2009

I've been searching for a similar item, and I'm not sure if they appeal to you, but I like brogued boots, Grenson has two models, Fred and Sharp that come in a couple of different colours that you could get from pediwear for around ~250 I would think, and that will include trees. Thats about the best value I think I've found. From all accounts Grenson makes an very good product for that price range.

Jokerman · Aug 29, 2009

Originally Posted by blynch

excuse my ignorance, what is F+B? Searching F+B gave me nothing usefull...

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