My new kicks - ready for the summer

[norymeoreason41]

I feel like I got a pretty great deal on these from the Clark's store in Orlando, FL. I got both of these, some suede protector, and a suede brush and eraser for $135 out the door.

What do you think?

 

[emmanuel]

Not bad.

 

[awxg]

Nice. But ankle boots in the summer?

 

[rioni]

wow, you are going to wear those in Orlando in summer? that sounds like heatstroke in the making

 

[norymeoreason41]

Originally Posted by rioni

wow, you are going to wear those in Orlando in summer? that sounds like heatstroke in the making

I just assumed they would be comfy in the summer - isn't that why they're called desert boots?

Anyway, how versatile are these? I work in an office and my usual attire is wool slacks and button down shirts. Will these work or will I need to use these for more dressed down occasions (khakis and jeans)?

 

[rioni]

Negative on the wool slacks.... should work fine with jeans

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by norymeoreason41

I just assumed they would be comfy in the summer - isn't that why they're called desert boots?

Anyway, how versatile are these? I work in an office and my usual attire is wool slacks and button down shirts. Will these work or will I need to use these for more dressed down occasions (khakis and jeans)?

I don't live in Florida, but I've never minded desert boots in the summer. It's not like I'm standing around thinking my ankles are hot.

 

[norymeoreason41]

Originally Posted by rioni

Negative on the wool slacks.... should work fine with jeans

Thanks for the tip - I have no style. . .

Could someone link a picture of a good use of desert boots to give me an idea?

 

[DocHolliday]

They look nice with chinos too. Think old-school military.

 

[stickonatree]

so are they on sale at all clarks? may have to check out my local shop

 

[JayJay]

I like them. I don't live in Florida but I do wear chukkas in the summer on occasion.

 

[norymeoreason41]

Originally Posted by stickonatree

so are they on sale at all clarks? may have to check out my local shop

I actually went in for the sand suede only. As I was paying, the clerk said "would you like some brown leather DBs for only $30 something bucks?"

Of course I bit, and two days later the brown leather ones showed up on my doorstep from Atlanta. I'm pretty happy because I actually like the brown leather ones better than the sand suede I originally went to purchase!