Any thoughts on Polo Astor boots???

[tailorrmade]

I was in the RL store last week and saw a pair of Chelsea Boots called the "Astor". They retail for $650 but of course the 40%+15% sale applies. I have read a lot about the Polo Reddings boot that has been reviewed here, however, I couldn't find any info on this particular pair. Does anyone know who makes them? What are your opinions on these as opposed to RM Williams Craftsman, EG, Lobb, etc.???

 

[Duveen]

The Astors look nice, they are made in Italy - not sure by whom. The finish on the brown is decent.

I have been almost irreversibly (and irrationally) biased against unknown Italian factories by this forum, and so would be hesitant to say that Astors represent a great deal at $300+.

All else being equal, I'd rather have a Sutor or Gravati shoe/boot than the Astor. Or a full-price RM Williams.

There is no way that Astors are in the same league as Lobb or EG.