Footwear to go with our jackets

[Goel]

Spring cleaning
Trickers Stow in moss Kudu
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I like that shade of green, I have a waxy version but it's brighter. I'll have to see if I can darken it a bit...

 

[AeroFan_07]

I seem to have a PNW boot habit going. One pair of Nicks is out for a re-sole so those are not shown. Also the one, single pair of Red Wings left are the 2013 Iron Rangers closest to where I'm sitting.

 

[Vectrex]

I usually wear winklepickers. It's what suits me the most and what i like the most aesthetically. Not many Men do it anymore, it was more common in the 70s and 80s, which is a shame. I usually wear skinny trousers/jeans or at least very slim fit trousers/jeans, they always go well with it. But you have to be a certain type for that i guess.

These are from UK brand Underground, i really like them, they last very long and are high quality.

I also wear Martens from the default model to model "Jadon" :

And something i wear pretty often are cuban heel Winklepickers:

(Club Cubano)

If it comes to my winklepickers i have my models in leather and black suede to give them a velvet look.

It's save to say that i really don't care about conformity and what some mens fashion blog think is trendy or look good, i wear what i like. I don't cuff my pants for example, this seems to be very modern, but i don't care for that, never did.

 

[pillepalle123]

I really like the style!

But my toes are getting cramped by just looking at this non-anatomical form
I hope this last leaves a lot of room in the front?

 

[Tom71]

I usually wear winklepickers. It's what suits me the most and what i like the most aesthetically. Not many Men do it anymore, it was more common in the 70s and 80s, which is a shame. I usually wear skinny trousers/jeans or at least very slim fit trousers/jeans, they always go well with it. But you have to be a certain type for that i guess. View attachment 692815

These are from UK brand Underground, i really like them, they last very long and are high quality.

I also wear Martens from the default model to model "Jadon" : View attachment 692816


And something i wear pretty often are cuban heel Winklepickers:

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(Club Cubano)

If it comes to my winklepickers i have my models in leather and black suede to give them a velvet look.

It's save to say that i really don't care about conformity and what some mens fashion blog think is trendy or look good, i wear what i like. I don't cuff my pants for example, this seems to be very modern, but i don't care for that, never did.

i like the deviation from TFL’s accepted norm! Not for me, but some bold choices for sure!

 

[Pandemic]

I usually wear winklepickers. It's what suits me the most and what i like the most aesthetically. Not many Men do it anymore, it was more common in the 70s and 80s, which is a shame. I usually wear skinny trousers/jeans or at least very slim fit trousers/jeans, they always go well with it. But you have to be a certain type for that i guess. View attachment 692815

These are from UK brand Underground, i really like them, they last very long and are high quality.

I also wear Martens from the default model to model "Jadon" : View attachment 692816


And something i wear pretty often are cuban heel Winklepickers:

View attachment 692818
(Club Cubano)

If it comes to my winklepickers i have my models in leather and black suede to give them a velvet look.

It's save to say that i really don't care about conformity and what some mens fashion blog think is trendy or look good, i wear what i like. I don't cuff my pants for example, this seems to be very modern, but i don't care for that, never did.

Love it! I wore them as a gothy teen. My feet are way too wide these days.

 

[Vectrex]

I really like the style!

But my toes are getting cramped by just looking at this non-anatomical form
I hope this last leaves a lot of room in the front?

Yes, usually pikes are worn one size up to your regular size so no worries.

 

[TartuWolf]

Yes, usually pikes are worn one size up to your regular size so no worries.

You're not getting anatomical out of that no matter how many sizes you go up. At least that's what it seems to me, might be wrong. And the more you go up in size the more out of place your ball of foot and natural crease/bend line of the boot go. Bold style for sure, far from the usual "heritage" or "workwear" stuff that folks in our hobby tend to go for. I'm a big proponent of barefoot footwear myself and yet 95% of the time I wear PNW stuff or engineer boots.

 

[red devil]

It's save to say that i really don't care about conformity and what some mens fashion blog think is trendy or look good, i wear what i like. I don't cuff my pants for example, this seems to be very modern, but i don't care for that, never did.

Very well said, everyone should find his own style

 

[Vectrex]

You're not getting anatomical out of that no matter how many sizes you go up. At least that's what it seems to me, might be wrong. And the more you go up in size the more out of place your ball of foot and natural crease/bend line of the boot go. Bold style for sure, far from the usual "heritage" or "workwear" stuff that folks in our hobby tend to go for. I'm a big proponent of barefoot footwear myself and yet 95% of the time I wear PNW stuff or engineer boots.

Well it's not like I wear my pikes 8 hours a day every day of the week. I'm wearing them for many years now for more "fancy" outgoing sessions and never had a problem with my feet. They still look the same and they still feel the same. Of course if i would wear them every day of the week for many hours, things might be different. But I do have sneakers too for going for groceries or shorter errands

 

[Vectrex]

Very well said, everyone should find his own style

Exactly. But what I don't really like are Gentlemen on YouTube trying to tell men what goes and goes not. Who are these people to say what looks good or bad? I've seen quite a lot of videos like that browsing and yes it's good if people have something to get inspired by when they're out of ideas or can't of think anything but overall these videos shape peoples perception too much for my taste.

*You're wearing an oversized jacket while being 45 years old ? Oh my, what a sin, shame on you!! You're wearing the wrong colour for your age? How could you, get in line! You're wearing the wrong trousers with your shoes? Off with your head!*

If people are interested in what they wear and have a tiny bit awareness what they like and what not plus a mirror, they will end up with something that looks always good by themselves I think. Sometimes people just don't know there's certain things that they like or can pull off. With a little boldness I think everyone can find their own nice style when it comes to clothing.