Dress "Boot"

[cjmorris21]

Does anybody know who makes a dress shoe/boot? I have seen some before that kind of look like a leather desert boot or chukka. Something that can be worn with a suit, they might be a tad bit higher than your ankle. I remember Bradley Cooper wearing something like this in the Hangover when he was wearing his suit. Anyone's help would be appreciated.

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]



I have seen some before that kind of look like a leather desert boot or chukka.

Most of the Northamptonshire brands make some form of dress boots, in the form of balmoral boots, chelseas and so on. I would not describe a chukka or desert boot as a 'dress boot' though, they are both casual styles which would not really work with a suit.

 

[xudisco07]

C&J make a nice boot: http://www.barneys.com/Northcote/500700852,default,pd.html
Of course BB shell boot by C&J is great, I have it an love it: http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCat...lor=BROWN&sort_by=&sectioncolor=&sectionsize=

Or you can look at Aldens: http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-me..._m_9_eyelet_wing_tip_boot_shell_cordovan.html
http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-me...n_nst_9_eyelet_dress_boot_shell_cordovan.html

 

[Jay Gatsby]

Alden cordovan boots are nice.

 

[Spong]

Balmorals are your standard dress boot, resembling a captoe oxford but in boot form. Chelsea boots certainly work with a suit because of their clean lines, and are marketed as such, but I'd hesitate to describe them as a "dress boot" specifically.

Most manufacturers make balmorals and chelseas just as for shoes most manufacturers make oxfords, brogues, loafs and monks. Standard stuff.

 

[cjmorris21]

Ehh those are not very similar. I will try and snag a picture from the movie.

 

[JamesX]

Can try EG Shannon. It can also be ordered as button up version, for morning coats.

 

[cjmorris21]

Black "Oxford Chukkas" is what I realized that I am talking about. Who makes good ones?

 

[anginaprinzmetal]

you can try allen edmonds fifth street. those are nice and the price is decent.

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]



Black "Oxford Chukkas" is what I realized that I am talking about. Who makes good ones?

What on earth is an 'oxford chukka'?

 

[yachtie]

Black "Oxford Chukkas" is what I realized that I am talking about. Who makes good ones?

What on earth is an 'oxford chukka'?

Dunno.

I wear Ryder and Alden blucher boots with suits (flannels and tweeds). EG shannon would be a better bet with worsteds.

No chukkas please, that's a casual shoe.

 

[JamesX]

Saw this on Leffot's website the other day. Good alterantive to EG Shannon.

 

[yachtie]



Saw this on Leffot's website the other day. Good alterantive to EG Shannon.

For all the cool button boot pictures shown here and elsewhere, I've yet to see anyone actually wearing them. (not counting pics from the turn of the last century)

 

[JamesX]

They are meant for morning coats... and .... I do not know of anyone else [in person] who owns a set.

 

[yachtie]



They are meant for morning coats... and .... I do not know of anyone else [in person] who owns a set.

In grey and black yes. (or with a stroller) Someone posted a brown w cinnamon suede that could work with a lounge suit. But I've never seen either in action. Bal boots are probably as formal as you'll see IRL.