Men's DRESS BOOTS to suit all budgets.

[Methuselah]

I think these boots have already been mentioned, but this is just a quick post to say that they're in the sale for £25

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Autograph-Leather-Lace-Toe-Boots/dp/B002LOB3SQ?_encoding=UTF8&categoryNodeID=43371030&node=63915031&mnSBrand=core&ref=sr_1_2&qid=1279817339&sr=1-2&rh=&page=

Only 5 pairs of size 9 left though, so no good for me.

EDIT: Nevermind, now out of stock.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

^^^Tease^^^

 

[Methuselah]

Yes, sorry about that.
M&S sales seem inexplicably popular - people were lined up waiting for the shop to open this morning when I went into work.

 

[Qirrel]

I believe no one has mentioned this company: http://www.harr-shoes.com.
They make custom boots and shoes at a (comparably) comfortable price.

http://ungfarbror.blogspot.com/2008/09/knppkngor-p-riktigt.html <---- This guy paid 3900 SEK, about 550 dollars, for his.

 

[bobmarco]

cool vintage boots!

better start savin up to get myself a pair!:cool2:

 

[buler]

AE Bayfield

Allen Edmonds has the Bayfield on their site now.

Bayfield

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[Richard Warren]

Rubber soles?

 

[Ricko]

Bayfield

Yes, I thought the Bayfield was a very nice looking dress (?) boot until I seen the sole! What gives with the Gander Mountain hiking boot mini-lug looking sole?
I thought a nice leather sole always complimented anything with the word "dress" in the description.

 

[MisterCairo]

I'm of mixed views on those soles. With the weather in my neck of the woods, a good sole is often needed if boots of this nature are worn without rubber outsoles. Given a boot of this nature should be worn without horrid black coverings, a good sole may be a compromise.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Does anyone know if the Bayfield in brown chromexel will take a polish?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

These deadstock boots were affordable on eBay in 2010. Back in the late 1920s (when they were made), they cost more than $800 in today's dollars: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150472862375&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

 

[Ricko]

Bayfield leather soles

Customer service emailed me back to say that leather soles can be had for $50 more, no returns and as a special order.

 

[kyboots]

Boots

Those English field boots are sexy!

 

[Dan'l]

great thread

What a great thread to find. I've been considering a pair of dress boots for months now. It's good to see so many varities. Yes, time to start saving, winters coming.

 

[Rats Riley]

I've gathered a sample of classic men's dress boots from both sides of the Atlantic (Britain and America) across the price ranges of medium expenditure and premium expenditure. Most times, you get what you pay for, but there are a few boots here that come in at a reasonable price for the quality (have a look at the Lord Hoxton and the Marks and Spencer offerings).
There are men's dress boots in the more budget range (such as one's found in Wild West reenactment stores) that use cheaper grade leathers. But from previous threads, these put 'looks' above functionality and longetivity.
Anyway, have a gander at these offerings (I'll spread the photos over two sections).

These boots range from £50 (GBP) with the tan Lord Hoxton which can be found at ASOS.
The Brogue boot at High Street Store, NEXT (in the UK) at £70.
The toecap boot at M&S coming in at £99 (GBP).
The Loakes at £135 (GBP)
Grensons at £165 (GBP)
Churches and Trickers at around the £300.
Edward Green's from £400 upwards.

Orvis at $398 (USD)
Rag & Bone at $650
Aldens (you'll need to check)
Ralph Lauren at around the $700 mark.

Hope this helps wet your appetite for a nice, fine Gentleman's dress boot. Happy Hunting!!

IN ORDER:

GRENSON
GRENSON SHARPS
EDWARD GREEN CARMINA
EDWARD GREEN
EDWARD GREEN SUEDE SHANNON
TRICKERS
ALDENS CORDOVAN
RAG & BONE, CANVAS AND LEATHER

I simply L-O-V-E these boots!!

This is an excellent EXCELLENT thread!!!

 

[PhilR]

^^Agreed, awesome boots!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Available on eBay right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/J-Peterman-Co-M...Boots-Italy-9M-/300457000039?pt=Vintage_Shoes


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[Marc Chevalier]

These were great: http://cgi.ebay.com/CHURCH-Vintage-...63300065?pt=UK_Clothing_Menswear_MensShoes_GL


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[flat-top]

Borrowed this from Marineabilly's blog...
I NEED these!! Google search turns up nothing as far as a place to get them.
Wolverine 1000 Mile Addison Tan Inferno

 

[Whithead]

Wolverine Website

http://www.wolverine.com/us/1000mile/