BB, BR boot questions

[greyinla]

I'm looking for a simple boot I can wear in winter, rubber/composite sole.

I normally wouldn't think of BB for shoes, but they advertise these chelsea boots as full grain leather. Has anyone seen these in person? (Looks like a rubber laminate over a leather sole, but can't tell if it's glued or sewn.) Any chance they'd be decent quality?
http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse...002&tid=brfr1r

Anyone know if these BB "calvery" chukka boots full or corrected grain? It's the smooth leather version, not the pebble grain.
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...uct_Id=1391124

Or do I just hold out for a pair of RM Williams.

 

[DocHolliday]

Stay away from both of those. The BB leather is a super-shiny artificial finish. Someone posted a pic of a pair after wear and it wasn't pretty.

 

[greyinla]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Stay away from both of those. The BB leather is a super-shiny artificial finish. Someone posted a pic of a pair after wear and it wasn't pretty.

Thanks Doc, that's what I suspected...