The streetwear shoes and boots thread...No sneakers please

[Blog Marley]

Two questions. I got the Barker Black boots but they feel a half size bigger but seem fully wearable. Is there any distinct thing I should look for in fit?

And if I end up keeping them what are good tips for taking care of suede?

 

[evencoil]

I was really sold on these Alden boots:
AF85

But they don't stock my size, and I'm a little gun-shy of a $450-500 (more?) custom purchase with no returns.

Specifically, I liked black, wingtip, not "clunky" and calfskin with what looks like a sole with good traction. And of course the Alden quality.

Can anyone recommend another boot I could look into that would be similar and same or lower price range?

 

[AlwaysDressed]

These are my favorite pair of boots from my collection. Made by Kenneth Cole New York.

Sorry for the watch in the photo, but I took this a few years ago when I got my new Omega.

 

[ma1]

thinking about buying these canadian army parade boots

is there something i can do to take the polish off to make them look matte?

 

[hooker4186]

Originally Posted by Blog Marley

Two questions. I got the Barker Black boots but they feel a half size bigger but seem fully wearable. Is there any distinct thing I should look for in fit?

And if I end up keeping them what are good tips for taking care of suede?

Thick socks are your friends. I've got a pair of boots that are a bit loose and I just pair them with a thicker pair of socks. Loose without being sloppy is something someone said in the Alden thread, and I think that's a good way to think about it.

As far as suede goes, get some suede protector spray and a brush, brush after every wearing if you want to keep them pristine, or every once in a while if you want the slightly more beat up look.

 

[dunelly]

also try thin insoles

 

[pistolero]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

I like... what are these?

 

[Cutty]

I have seen these shoe around and was wondering what, who, where they are from and who by please.
Sorry I am yet to sort the upload of pics so have added a link. They are the shoe at the top of the 8th picture down.
http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/...1_archive.html

Thanks ahead of time.

J.

 

[zippyh]

Originally Posted by Cutty

I have seen these shoe around and was wondering what, who, where they are from and who by please.
Sorry I am yet to sort the upload of pics so have added a link. They are the shoe at the top of the 8th picture down.
http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/...1_archive.html

Thanks ahead of time.

J.

The captoe double monks?
They look like Crockett & Jones Lowndes with an oddly polished cap.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by pistolero

I like... what are these?

Thanks. They're RL Garrans in Cognac Shell.

 

[MyOtherLife]

Originally Posted by ma1

thinking about buying these canadian army parade boots

is there something i can do to take the polish off to make them look matte?

Acetone will remove the shine. Wear rubber gloves and use an old towel. Be in a very well ventilated space when using the acetone. Let the towel/rag hang dry after. Be careful too, acetone can rip your lungs out if you don't have a window or door open for fresh air.

 

[shortbreadluver]

Where's a good place to get shoes and boots similar to the ones in this thread in size 39? Which brands stock this size?

 

[Cutty]

Originally Posted by zippyh

The captoe double monks?
They look like Crockett & Jones Lowndes with an oddly polished cap.

Yeah nice. Thanks for the heads up.

J.

 

[Stylin-1]

These pics from SuFu are seriously making me reconsider my stance on the F+B 745.

(And I mean that in a positive way)

 

[z7f9q]

^^^ Wow, love those boots. Unreal.