Chukka boots to wear for work

[KingOfTheForum]

Skip the suede, but pick up the Calhoun. Black or brown will be nice, although black is more versatile. Where can you get them for that price?

 

[KingOfTheForum]

Originally Posted by BeaconHillBoston

I bought a pair of AE Calhouns on sale and they are perfectly fine. In fact, I wear them all the time due to the fact that I picked them up so cheap. I live in the city, so I walk A LOT, and Boston's brick and cobblestone is not exactly good for shoes. Long story short, Calhoun's are a perfectly fine shoe. I know this because I've put mine through hell and they are in great shape. I'm sure you're speaking from experience on this.

The Aldens are what, 600.00 plus?

It's like the op was asking advice on what cars to buy; posting pictures of camerys, accords and the ford taures...and you tell him all those cars are junk and tell him to buy a 100,000 S500.

The op might not even fancy chukkas next season and you're telling him to buy 600.00 boots when he's ob shopping for lower priced models.

Op: I own the AE chukkas, and while they are not as good as AE's classic line, they will be fine for you and they are well worth 140 bucks.


+1

 

[chrisb0109]

Originally Posted by KingOfTheForum

Skip the suede, but pick up the Calhoun. Black or brown will be nice, although black is more versatile. Where can you get them for that price?

Brown is generally far more versatile than black.

And to me, the suede really makes them even more versatile.

 

[BlueHorseShoe]

E website has them for 179. Cincinnati store (which is closing, but can drop ship) is offering 20% off for a "customer appreciation" month.

Thanks all for responses

 

[Trompe le Monde]

most people wear much worse to the office in most workplaces

 

[Johdus Fanfoozal]

http://www.usmadeshoes.com/military/...-brown-leather

 

[Xiaogou]

Originally Posted by harvey_birdman

I think suede is too casual for work, even in "business casual" environments. I don't think there's a "rule" on this though, so it's just my personal opinion.

Totally agree. I don't even get the appeal of suede. But, that is just me I suppose.

 

[Slewfoot]

Dark brown leather Chukkas rock...suede Chukkas rock even harder.

I would even wear mine with a suit if the opportunity arose. I regularly wear mine to the office as is with trousers and buttondowns.

 

[JamesX]

What is the difference between the AE Calhoun and AE Malvern? There is almost a 100% price difference

 

[arc]

Originally Posted by JamesX

What is the difference between the AE Calhoun and AE Malvern?

There is almost a 100% price difference

From what I understand, welted dainite sole vs glued rubber sole.

 

[JamesX]

Please forgive my newbie-ness. What are the advantage of Welted Sole vs Glued Sole? That price difference seems dramatic.

 

[KingOfTheForum]

Originally Posted by chrisb0109

Brown is generally far more versatile than black.

And to me, the suede really makes them even more versatile.


Disagree completely.

 

[youngScholar]

Originally Posted by JamesX

Please forgive my newbie-ness. What are the advantage of Welted Sole vs Glued Sole? That price difference seems dramatic.

There are about 100 different threads about this, but the welted shoe is likely to be constructed in a sturdier fashion and can be resoled several times. The glued sole won't last as long and is probably built to lower standards. Note how the Malvern is said to be recraftable on the website.

 

[james_timothy]

Originally Posted by KingOfTheForum

Disagree completely.

About what?

 

[Liberty Ship]

Originally Posted by Johdus Fanfoozal

http://www.usmadeshoes.com/military/...-brown-leather


That looks like it might be quite a good value. Anyone had any experience with this?