New to skinny jeans and I welcome your footwear recommendations

[robline]

Hello SF! Been reading for years but this is my first post. I am looking for recommendations for footwear to match a couple pairs of skinny jeans.

I'm new to the skinny jeans, having come from Earnest Sewn (mildly flared to fit over any boots with panache). I recently bought Nudie Jeans Lean Dean Dry 16 Dips (https://www.nudiejeans.com/product/lean-dean-dry-16-dips) and Rag and Bone Fit 2 Minna (https://www.rag-bone.com/mens/jeans/fit-2---minna-M1223K510MIN.html).

My current footwear are things such as:

Luchesse ostrich leather boots

Cliff

The Cliff is an all day every day horseman in jaw-dropping tones of Full Quill ostrich and Mad Dog goat leather. A tonal 10-row stitch pattern and a hand stained finish call for a toast and celebration to decades of a perfected craft. Handmade in Texas.

lucchese.com

or vintage FRYE campus boots from the 70s, similar to these:

Campus 14L Boot | The Frye Company

Buy the Campus 14L Boot and more leather shoes, bags, and accessories, all made with quality leathers and materials by The Frye Company.

www.thefryecompany.com

These are never going to work with the new jeans I got. The Lean Deans have a few inches leeway to technically fit over the boots, but it looks like I stuffed a sock inside my underwear, and I walk like I have two ankle casts on. The Minnas could only go inside the boot, and that looks ridiculous to me. Especially on the campus boot.

I don't mind this shift because the boots were a bit much for walking all day in urban environments with a messenger bag. I just went to Venice Beach for an art gallery event. Was there less than 24 hours and basically walked around the whole time. The Luchesse boots are okay the first 8 hours but not great for the long haul. Gonna be doing a lot of urban walking over the next year or two. Brooklyn, Tiajuana, Prague, Budapest, etc.

I'd like to avoid sneakers (not my style) and loafers (too conservative). Most of my existing accoutrements are leather, vintage look, like this jacket from the 60s:

Cortefiel Leather Coat - Vintage Made in Spain

Shop marketdirectdea's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Vintage Full Length Cortefiel Leather Coat - Made in Spain Circa 1970s Beautiful Vintage Leather coat - size 40

poshmark.com

Something sort of like this, maybe?

[Pre-order] S&S x Wesco Axe Breaker Horsehide Boot

This boot is made to order - view our full terms and conditions for Wesco MTO boots here. Please note that the current turnaround time for MTO boots is now roughly 20-24+ months. We require a $400 deposit to start production on your boots, and $375 is due when your boots are ready to ship. The...

standardandstrange.com

Or this, maybe?

GUILLAUME - MUSEUM COGNAC | SUEDE - SOHO

THE ROYAL BOOT Our latest take on the classic Balmoral boot, the Guillaume will become a defining piece in your shoe collection. Combining Ilcea's museum calf with Sciarada's tobacco suede, studded half-rubber soles and a smart tapered round toe, courtesy of the Soho last, these boots are...

www.cobbler-union.com

I don't really know. Just two things I saw browsing around here. So I'd be grateful for your advice. My budget is max $700-ish, preferably less. But if an extra few hundred dollars buys me footwear that will stand up to the walking, in comfort, and style, let's hear it. Thanks!

 

[NautOfEarth]

I think the Wesco Hendrik (including S&S variants) might be a bit too bulky to pair with skinny jeans. The Wesco Foot Patrol\Johannes might pair better though.

 

[rivegauche]

Welcome to the great world of skinny jeans. You might want to look into Chelsea Boots, Harness Boots or Jodhpurs from Saint Laurent if you’re more into boots and also lean towards 60s fashion. They are a very popular option for skinny jeans because they have a slim shaft and are generally shaped nicely. If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative to try this style of footwear you could also look into cheaper alternatives. I have heard lots of good things about Story Et Fall for example, think there are others too.

 

[RedVelvetWounds]

Welcome to the great world of skinny jeans. You might want to look into Chelsea Boots, Harness Boots or Jodhpurs from Saint Laurent if you’re more into boots and also lean towards 60s fashion. They are a very popular option for skinny jeans because they have a slim shaft and are generally shaped nicely. If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative to try this style of footwear you could also look into cheaper alternatives. I have heard lots of good things about Story Et Fall for example, think there are others too.

Personally always preferred FromtheFirst over SEF. SEF never got the toe shape quite right and they're slightly bulkier than their FTF counterparts.

 

[johng70]

Here's my opinion - skinny jeans look bad with boots of any kind. IMO, they look much better with standard shoes (bluchers, oxfords, loafers). I just believe that boots cause the jeans to bunch up all the way up the calf and that looks poor.

Some boots work with slim fit jeans, but none I've seen work well with skinny jeans

 

[Nyarlathotep]

While not a jeans wearer myself, skinny jeans with creepers look pretty good.

 

[robline]

I agree johng70, the skinny jeans are a challenge. The trendy thing I've noted (which is also a change I'm getting used to) is to roll/fold the cuff up to the top of the shoe. It can look good. But yes, based on this and the commonalities between the recommendations I've read in this thread, a very low-rise ankle boot seems to be the ticket.

I found some 60% off FRYE Chukka boots that seems to be in the general genre people are recommending here. It's a cheap way to experiment. I might ombre dye them, or just let it ride if I like the look. I found them on amazon but I think the same pricing is in the FRYE direct store as well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SQBL7K9

Thanks for giving me direction, I'm here to learn!

 

[Simon Dykes]

You want Saint Laurent / Celine style boots with skinny jeans. From The First are a great option on a lower budget.

 

[robline]

Thanks for the recommendation, Simon. Do you know if those would be comfortable for 12-14 hours of walking per day? They definitely look good.

 

[Simon Dykes]

That's a pretty crazy amount of walking so I'd be looking at some cushioned sneakers for that personally, but yes I have worn my Saint Laurent and From The First boots all day and night on many occasions and had no issues with comfort.

 

[robline]

Excellent, thanks!