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Need advice on boots!

post #1 of 7
12/19/11 at 2:30pm
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I am looking for a pair of black boots.. I've always been kind of a sneaker guy and have very little experience with boots. My budget is roughly $100-200.. looking for a pair of boots that I can wear casually or dress up with..

I was wondering laceless boots are considered more formal or just a different style?

Here are a couple I've been looking at, but I'm not sure they're good picks since I don't know exactly what to look for when boot shopping.
http://a2.zassets.com/images/z/1/1/7/1179171-p-2x.jpg

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=21226360&color=001&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=M_SHOES_BOOTS
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post #2 of 7
12/19/11 at 2:37pm

If you're looking for a pair of black boots that can be worn casually and formally, look for Chelseas. I've heard nice things about Beatwear, but the center seam may not be to your liking:

http://www.beatwear.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_cavern_boot.html

Alternatively, save up a little more and get the same boot from Loake (Pediwear's a good site) or RM Williams while the AU-US  exchange rate is good.

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post #3 of 7
12/19/11 at 2:39pm
IMO might as well spend a little more than that.
White`s Semi-Dress or some Wolverine 1k miles
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post #4 of 7
12/19/11 at 3:32pm
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Originally Posted by TheLion View Post

If you're looking for a pair of black boots that can be worn casually and formally, look for Chelseas. I've heard nice things about Beatwear, but the center seam may not be to your liking:
http://www.beatwear.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_cavern_boot.html
Alternatively, save up a little more and get the same boot from Loake (Pediwear's a good site) or RM Williams while the AU-US  exchange rate is good.

Also would these pass for casual? Something like this? Not sure I like the sides much, or that middle seam:\

http://www.my-wardrobe.com/loake/black-high-polish-290-chelsea-boots-916580?src=googleshoppingengine&utm_source=googleshoppingengine&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=googleshoppingengine&utm_term={keyword}&utm_content=113297&ne_ppc_id=1129&ne_key_id=25005969

As of right now, I just can't bring myself to spend 300-400 on a pair of boots when they're my first pair. I'm not even 100% I can rock the style yet, so I'm looking for a decent "starter" pair for 100-200. Neither of the ones I posted are any good? I really like the way the Bed Stu looks, though I have heard not-so-great things about quality.
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post #5 of 7
12/19/11 at 3:46pm

That's the Loake I was talking about. If it's from the 1880 line, which I think it is, then it's a hell of a boot for the price. 

 

Also, if by "dressing up" you mean wearing a suit, then yes, those boots will work. Just look through the pictures on the site you posted, they show them being worn in like 3 or 4 different outfits, looking bomb as always.

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post #6 of 7
12/19/11 at 4:07pm
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I like those, but really am not a fan of the elastic part. It usually sticks out the bottom of the pants and is completely visible, right?
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post #7 of 7
12/19/11 at 4:40pm
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