Footwear to go with our jackets

[Peacoat]

This thread got 1337 replies and 99370 views in just under three years.
There are no thread in all of "General Attire" with that much traffic that are not at least 10 years old, most are much older.
If you move that thread it will die...
Most of the Outerwear crowd never goes to the other forums, i know i have never looked at "General Attire" in the 8 years i have been a member.

It will stay where it is. When I made that post, I didn't realize that it was an established thread. Should have known that, but just wasn't paying attention. That is what you guys are for—to keep me from making mistakes.

 

[Blackadder]

Since we are on the topic of matching

 

[MrProper]

I have a rule: if I look at myself in the mirror and I like the combination, then it's fine. That doesn't mean that others like it too or that it follows stylistic rules

 

[Mich486]

Matching colours makes sense but same exact leather between jacket and boots imho is a bit heavy and I’d rather mix it up. I can’t see though a tan leather jacket working well with shiny black boots for instance.

 

[red devil]

I did start this thread because I needed advice on what shoes to get that would fit the jackets, I am currently at this stage

Western boots with 70s jacket

I would say that very different hides are also a way to avoid being too matched, what do you guys think?

Green and vintage black from Brass Tokyo

I think the roam trainers from Brass Tokyo are also a good option, the colour on these was my custom choice

A mix of browns here, these are the Kadoya riding chelsea

 

[Marc mndt]

I did start this thread because I needed advice on what shoes to get that would fit the jackets, I am currently at this stage

Western boots with 70s jacket

I would say that very different hides are also a way to avoid being too matched, what do you guys think?

Green and vintage black from Brass Tokyo

I think the roam trainers from Brass Tokyo are also a good option, the colour on these was my custom choice

A mix of browns here, these are the Kadoya riding chelsea

Damn your thedi looks cool. So does the east west, and all the others. All great outfits!

I think the burgundy of the east west would also look great with a pair of black boots.

 

[Pandemic]

I actually have a pair of Dayton service boots in pull-up cordo that perfectly match the jacket, though I’ve never worn them together.

 

[Jin431]

^^ starting to really like cordovan. That is great looking color

 

[TheOldFashioned]

If we need jackets in this thread to keep it in outerwear, here ya go.

Some pics of me trying to match my boots with my jackets as well as possible:

#GOALS


...but I'll never look this cool

 

[TheOldFashioned]

I definitely won't ever click on it out of fear the photo of those black and white fancy shoes will pop up. Y'know, the ones with holes and ridiculous ornaments and... Ugh.

What about black and burgundy?

 

[Monitor]

What about black and burgundy?
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These at least have a nice shape but there is a whole world of ones that look like they've been shaped around a shovel.

I mean, what the hell is even that!

 

[Turnip]

^^ starting to really like cordovan. That is great looking color

Yes, indeed and is also very variable, showing a nice range of tones, depending on light.

Cheers

Turnip

 

[Marc mndt]

These at least have a nice shape but there is a whole world of ones that look like they've been shaped around a shovel.

I mean, what the hell is even that!

What would this one have been shaped around?

(Il Micio, Firenze)

 

[Turnip]

Maybe an Ostrich’s foot.

 

[Marc mndt]

^^bingo!

 

[Jin431]

Yes, indeed and is also very variable, showing a nice range of tones, depending on light.

Cheers

Turnip

Yes, I see your highwayman here a lot and it's just nice. Great to see something other than your browns/black jackets

 

[Pandemic]

^^ starting to really like cordovan. That is great looking color

I certainly think so.

 

[Jin431]

I certainly think so.

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That's a killer color and perfect fit on you! need me some cordovan lol

 

[jonbuilder]

I think you make a good point here. I used to perfectly match my leathers. I wouldn't wear a pair of shoes or boots if I didn't have a perfectly matching belt. I even matched my duffle bags, watch strap, bill fold and what have you. A couple of years ago I realized my outfits were too much polished. Too much perfection. Everything so perfect it simply became boring. Some examples View attachment 271530 View attachment 271531

Now I like to mix and match a bit more. Of course I'd never wear black shoes with a brown jacket but seal brown boots with a russet brown jacket can make a great, playful outfit. I think the Italians actually have a word for it: 'sprezzatura'.

what about the dirty white walls?

 

[jonbuilder]

Does not the General Attire & Accouterments forum have enough boot and shoe threads for the gentlemen and ladies who hang there? IMO, if someone has a burning desire to see footwear matched with jackets they can come over to the outerwear forum.