Boots in a similar vein as John Varvatos but significantly cheaper?

[SageOne]

I really dig the boots that John Varvatos puts out, but frankly they're too pricey for me. Any recommendations on boots in a similar vein for much cheaper (think $150 or less)??

 

[pebblegrain]

urban outfitters has plenty of ****** boots

 

[wj4]

Have you tried the mall stores such as Aldo, Zara, H&M?

 

[SageOne]

Out of curiousity, are you saying it's worth the investment to throw down $500-$700 on a solid pair of boots? Did that with my jeans and very happy with the decision...

 

[SageOne]

@WJ4, yes, I find most of them are lacking in any sort of character whatsoever. a couple of decent pairs, but really nothing special that has stood out thus far.

 

[wj4]

Originally Posted by SageOne

Out of curiousity, are you saying it's worth the investment to throw down $500-$700 on a solid pair of boots? Did that with my jeans and very happy with the decision...
If you have the means, then yes. In undergrad, I wore Clarks DB's, Banana Republic Chukkas, etc. Now I'm addicted to Aldens and Lanvins.

 

[pebblegrain]

Originally Posted by SageOne

Out of curiousity, are you saying it's worth the investment to throw down $500-$700 on a solid pair of boots? Did that with my jeans and very happy with the decision...

cool story

 

[BB1]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned All Saints boots. The look a lot like something Varvatos would pump out and they tend to go on sale for around $150. But quality is poor so don't ever pay full price for this brand.

Am I the only one whom thinks All Saints sucks? It feels like a Euro-loser attempt at merging JCrew and Forever21. The blatant design rip-offs of Forever21. And the poor quality + high prices + always on sale concept of JCrew.

 

[Makeshift_Robot]

OP, good boots are absolutely worth saving up for, to a greater extent than jeans are.

Originally Posted by BB1

Am I the only one whom thinks All Saints sucks?

I think their overall attitude and company strategy is pretty sucky and vile, but I've liked some individual pieces I've seen, especially for the price.

 

[ppllzz]

john varvatos is on ebay for fairly cheap regularly. check seller grapevinehill

 

[whatever123]

Originally Posted by SageOne

I really dig the boots that John Varvatos puts out, but frankly they're too pricey for me. Any recommendations on boots in a similar vein for much cheaper (think $150 or less)??
my advice, maybe try walmart. you can buy shoes, potato chips and tires all at the same place. makes perfect sense to me. good luck.