Vintage boots I found. What do you think?

[cmrocks]

I was at my parents place on the weekend and took a quick look through my dad's closet and found a pair of vintage cowboy boots. They are probably 20 or 25 years old and look like they are still in great condition. I tried them on with my Nudie Slim Jims and my Diesel Zathans. Pictures are below.

With the Zathans:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...naps/boot5.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...naps/boot4.jpg

With the Slim Jims:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...naps/boot3.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...naps/boot2.jpg

What do you guys think? I don't know if I fee like I could pull those off or not. I'm definately not into country and western music/culture what so ever. I don't want to look like I'm posing. On the other hand, I think they are really cool boots. I would probably wear them with a tshirt or polo layered with a long sleeve or with a sweater during the winter.

 

[mdk]

I like them, but they could probably use a good polishing. They look awkward on the Zathans because of the big opening, but since they look weathered, I don't think they pair well with dry denim either. If you had a slim straight leg jean with a normal wash, I think it would look a lot better.

 

[Get Smart]

I like them with the slim jims. The Zathans look off since the vamp is covered too much. And I like the Jim outseam stitching which ties the denim with the boots well. These aren't "out there" cowboy boots so I'd say rock them in good health. Just don't dress *too* western on top or you will look like yer Brokeback.

 

[Aaron]

I would say rock them all you want. Like Jason said though I would avoid wearing them with the Zathans, there is too little vamp showing (a joke about being a Rhinestone Cowboy comes to mind...). I like mixing different textures in clothes so I would say go for the slim jims, the outseaming also matches the shoes well. Have fun!

A.

 

[Brian SD]

Definitely looks cool with the Jims. Would look a bit like women's shoes with the Zathans.

 

[gza]

They do look great with the SJ's. The pointed toe marries well with the skinny jean, to my eyes at least. If you want a western-style boot to wear with the bootcut Zathans, I'd go for a squarer-toed variety, or perhaps ropers, which lack the decorative detail on the vamp. Both are more explicitly masculine and would help you avoid the look Brian warned you about.

 

[cmrocks]

Thanks guys.

I don't want to project a western image at all. I normally wear chucks or moccasins for footwear. I want to wear the boots with my sweaters and collared shirts but I don't want to look stupid mixing styles or something. You think that would be a problem?

 

[tweedlesinpink]

collared shirts should be fine, i think? nice boots.

 

[axla]

Originally Posted by DucatiCole

Thanks guys.

I don't want to project a western image at all. I normally wear chucks or moccasins for footwear. I want to wear the boots with my sweaters and collared shirts but I don't want to look stupid mixing styles or something. You think that would be a problem?

I wear cowboy boots all the time, but I don't wear the hats or the buckles. I love the booted look with polo shirts and button downs. Since I work in an office wear jeans are forbidden, I also wear cowboy boots with Dockers and slacks too.

 

[stach]

Originally Posted by DucatiCole

I was at my parents place on the weekend and took a quick look through my dad's closet and found a pair of vintage cowboy boots.
He's ok with your 'shopping'?

 

[JeffVyain]

i'd wear them with your slim jims and a beat up v-neck for that rockish look peronally...but hey, do whatever the hell you want. they look good though.

 

[xcoldricex]

Originally Posted by DucatiCole

Thanks guys. I don't want to project a western image at all. I normally wear chucks or moccasins for footwear. I want to wear the boots with my sweaters and collared shirts but I don't want to look stupid mixing styles or something. You think that would be a problem?
its all about mixing styles! hell i wear native american jewelry, medicine pouch, braid with beads with my punk, street, avant garde crap. if you do it right and have the confidence- you can pull it off.

 

[cultpop 0217]

they look great with the nudies. if you like them then wear them.
wear what you dig, man.