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You can do Cornelius 3 in suede, or peccary.
Then it’s not dress. 🤓
Then it’s not dress. 🤓
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You can do Cornelius 3 in suede, or peccary.
Then it’s not dress. 🤓
Expand your horizons!definitely no on those 2, for me lazyman is dressy shoe, else I do chelsea, unfortunately loaded up on both...
Looking for some style advice. I'd like to purchase a pair of (less dressy) boots from AM. Currently doubting between the Evocatus (in a single material) and the Proteo boots. I think the Proteo is very unique, but it might be a bit too flashy. Any thoughts/advice/experiences?
I want to offer an alternative view.
When we buy shoes, we should also consider the relative strengths of the makers and their niche.
For AM, one of his chief strengths is making very stylish and rugged stuff. To me, if one is after a Galway / Dover / any iconic model from a specific maker, getting an “alternative” is usually a detour and longer path to the destination.
On the other hand, no one else makes Proteos / Tirolese styles like, or as well as, AM does. I would choose styles with his distinctive character 10 out of 10 times.
I agree with you analysis.
As such, my recommendation for the OP would actually be EG Galway in a more conservative leather (for versatility and actual utility), and a sole option suited to his lifestyle (EG does offer a few practical options, from relatively dressy to quite rugged).
Such classic combos often appear as decent end-of-season discounts from EG’s online retailers. So the key is also to research and wait, to avoid the somewhat unnecessary MTO surcharge for an otherwise very conservative design.
Many thanks for the insights. This is exactly what I'm struggling with a bit haha.
I think I'll ultimately go for the Evo as I want something a bit dressier than the Proteo. Will try to have some fun with the leather (have wanted a boot in Baker's Russian calf for a while) and the last.
I hear you on simply buying a pair of Galways on sale somewhere. But I really like AM as a shoemaker and also appreciate his dressy/classic(/boring?) stuff. Plus, gotta love that Italian flair
Keeper.Well, I solved my conundrum. I asked my wife and she had a very clear preference. Just placed an order for the Proteo boots. And now we wait!