Button Boots Anyone

[sola fide]

Late to the button boot party I have recently become obsessed. I searched forums but could not find anything. Does anyone wear button boots? I like spats, but the button boots(Victorian inspired) look awesome. What do you think?
http://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com/collections/button-boots

 

[iwantthatimp]

Always known them as Balmorals, and they are pretty magnificent things. Have a peruse of this webpage https://parisiangentleman.co.uk/2014/10/26/buttoned-balmoral-boots/ the pair of thefoster&sons bespoke boots on that page would set you back £4500.Ouch!

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[kaiser]

I like the look and would possible get a pair if the prices were lower. That much money for shoes I would only wear a couple times a year does not justify it for me.

 

[AlmostDecapitatedByMyCollar]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Handmade-Mens...%3A2f0775b915a0a357c846479cfffab000%7Ciid%3A2 Just about $200. I'd go for it.

 

[Isshinryu101]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Handmade-Mens-Fashion-Gray-Suede-Buttons-Top-Black-Leather-Boots-with-Black-Sole-/222404743891?hash=item33c85b12d3:g:rogAAOSw8w1YBC9T&_trkparms=pageci%3A26eea903-f09f-11e6-8d7a-0050568f4178%7Cparentrq%3A2f0775b915a0a357c846479cfffab000%7Ciid%3A2 Just about $200. I'd go for it.

"Made in Pakistan"???? I'd do more research before I dump $200 on them.

 

[kaiser]

Good point. Any other sources out there ?

 

[Matt Deckard]

Sholdn't this be titled, Button Boots Everyone? I mean we all want, need and ... well everyone should have them.

 

[LeBois46]

Gentlemen's Gazette has a discussion on button boots.

 

[AlmostDecapitatedByMyCollar]

It's a very good article indeed

 

[LuvMyMan]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Edwardi...4291&clkid=3288212106674356489&_qi=RTM2247625 Why not look at getting some real ones?????

 

[sola fide]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Edwardian-Vintage-Rice-Hutchins-All-America-Mens-Leather-Boots/332155664291?_trksid=p2050601.c100085.m2372&_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20140211132617&meid=b0b4a36b41df40abab74fba0d7c0c0a6&pid=100085&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=332155664291&clkid=3288212106674356489&_qi=RTM2247625 Why not look at getting some real ones?????

A little too authentic for me, might work for someone.

 

[LuvMyMan]

"Made in Pakistan"???? I'd do more research before I dump $200 on them.

Reviews from buyers say they are great...I have a pair of wingtip boots by the same shoe and boot maker heading this way now....we do a review on his work soon. Sent measurements for Daniel's foot sizing for them to be MTO.

 

[AlmostDecapitatedByMyCollar]

Have they arived yet


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[VintageEveryday]

I don't trust the Pakistani boot makers on eBay. But those seem to be the cheapest authentic button boots out there. Unfortunately, it's still too expensive for me . and nobody's got them for around $90-$100 without them being garbage.