Opinions needed, Doc Martens ankle boot.

[Motorsport226]

Ok, I'm in the market for some wingtip ankle boots. I'm a 21 year old who recently graduated school so spending hundreds of dollars on shoes isn't possible at the moment. (If it were, trust me, I would be buying RM Williams or Alden etc.) I came across these and I wanted to get some opinions. I absolutely love Doc Martens, but for this kind of style I usually look elsewhere. I'm looking for something to wear with jeans and khakis and I think these might work.

All opinions welcome, If you absolutely hate them then bring it on

Also, I welcome any suggestions on other boots, as long as they're under $150

 

[imatlas]

Not one of DM's better efforts, IMO. Maybe something from Fluevog?

 

[MyOtherLife]

I'll commit SF treason but will stay under your $150 target. Not a wingtip, but the Stacy Adams 'Madison' boot is an affordable option. At least when the soles wear out on these you can have them re-soled for $60 or less.

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/102179/c/3.html Read the comments on that page. Available in Black, Brown and even available in a hellish taupe color They do come in a high shine which some don't like, and if that is the case, you can always use a de-glazer to take the shine down to a luster.

 

[Col.]

what do you plan to wear them with?

 

[Motorsport226]

Those madisons are nice, I have heard complaints about the quality but they still might be worth a shot...Ive also been looking at a cap toe oxford for dark jeans and dress pants, what do you think of these?...

 

[mensimageconsultant]

Light-colored shoes with dark jeans? Not very versatile, need to look attention-getting above the waist to make it work. That applies to pants that are dark, too. The pair looks nice, though the quality is questionable.

 

[Motorsport226]

Yea would definitely need an attention getting top half, I have a few lighter jeans that would look great with them too. I hope the quality is decent, they're Italian made Cole Haans, got them for the top of my price limit on Ebay. Their pairs made in India etc are very inconsistent quality wise, but you can get them on sale at an outlet for under $100.

mensimageconsultant, I would welcome any suggestions you may have on what to pair these with.

 

[chrisb0109]

Originally Posted by Man Of Lint

I'll commit SF treason but will stay under your $150 target.
Not a wingtip, but the Stacy Adams 'Madison' boot is an affordable option.
At least when the soles wear out on these you can have them re-soled for $60 or less.

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/102179/c/3.html Read the comments on that page.
Available in Black, Brown and even available in a hellish taupe color
They do come in a high shine which some don't like, and if that is the case, you can always use a de-glazer to take the shine down to a luster.


I picked up a pair of the madisons (shoes, not boots) at a second hand shop for $15. While the quality may be questionable, the shape and styling are quite nice. I wouldn't say they are worse than anything else at the price point.

Mine are that hellish taupe color, which looks better in real life, and with a little wear.

 

[GlenCoe]

Check out Norse projects

no idea about the price but they look rather nice don't they?

 

[Michigan Planner]

I've never understood the allure of Doc Martens. They are not comfortable, they always seem way too clunky, and I have yet to find a pair I really find versatile enough for both the boardroom and the bar. The only thing they seem to go good with is an XTC or Joy Division concert.

At $150, I think there are some better options out there. I've gotten a couple pair of boots from Cole Haan that are within your price range and I've always found them very comfortable and they seem to hold up very well for the price.

 

[Motorsport226]

Yea I love Cole Haan boots. Sleek, classic styling and at outlet store prices they can be had for well within $150. The cognac colored oxfords will work nicely for now until I find a boot that really catches my eye.

Well, actually a lot of boots have caught my eye, just not within the average 21 year old's price range.