Boot-Like Shoe Recommendations
I think I’m moving beyond sneakers. The ones I wear last 6 months and I’m tired of that life. I think I’m gonna move into wearing more stuff like this which is meant to last for several years at least.
Pictured is an LL Bean shoe that kinda emulates what I want, but not quite… curious if anyone has recs?
For reference I also have a pair of Quoddy’s which I like but they’re not great for half the year here in Minnesota when it gets wet/cold, and I have some Timberland Earthkeeper boots. I adore how they look but I do want something much lower (so a shoe, not a boot)
Price ceiling is $200ish ideally but I’m open to recs that cost more.
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Dr Martens 1461, red wing postman, red wing Oxford.
tyrolean shoes are another option https://habilitateblog.com/the-transformative-style-of-tyrolean-shoes/ - regardless of whatever the article suggests clarks wallabees, camper, kleman padror (?) and paraboots are the usual recommendations
Theo Coetzer
Habilitate
The Transformative Style of Tyrolean Shoes - Habilitate
Despite their unusual looks and former obscurity, Tyrolean shoes have become an unexpected crossover hit in recent years.
Those look so cool, thanks to you both!
Timberland 3 Eye lug sole, or secondhand Yuketen/Russel/Gokey. Also Solovair
All unfortunately above budget, but:
https://oakstreetbootmakers.com/trench-oxford-natural-chromexcel-dainite-sole
https://nicksboots.com/comstock-black-moderate-heritage-shoe/
https://shop.whitesboots.com/lifestyle-boots/whites-oxford/
https://huckberry.com/store/tricker-s/category/p/88330-derby-shoe
https://viberg.com/products/bastion-oxford-bourbon-french-calf
https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/products/plain-toe-blucher-earth
Oak Street Bootmakers
Trench Oxford - Natural Chromexcel
Goodyear Welt Construction. Horween® Chromexcel® Leather. Partially-Structured Toe. Black Dainite® Rubber-Studded Sole. Stacked Leather Heel with Dainite® Toplift. Barbour® Welt. Calfskin Vamp Lining. Tone-On-Tone Stitching. Antique Brass Eyelets. Rawhide Laces.
Comstock
Built as durable as a boot, the Comstock is the gold standard for a quality shoe.
White's Oxford: White's Boots, Inc.
C461 Sprung Toe Last
VIBERG
Rockland Cognac French Calf | Viberg Dress Shoes
Viberg Dress Shoes introduces the Rockland Cognac French Calf that blends classic style with functionality, making it a versatile choice.
Could maybe look at the Jim Green Shoellie range. Not sure what the water resistance is like on the stock leathers, but you could probably reach out and ask about custom options and still click in under $200.
https://jimgreenfootwear.com/product-category/all/velliesnshoes/
Jim Green
Vellies & Shoes Archives - Jim Green
https://www.blkbrdshoemaker.com/collections/derby-bluchers/products/junior-cap-toe-derby-shoe-brown-waxy-pullup
https://craftandglory.in/products/task-shoes-vintage-brown-goodyear-welted
Both of these brands have several other models. BLKBRD will do a lot of customization if you reach out to them
BLKBRD SHOEMAKER | HAND WELTED SHOES, HANDCRAFTED IN INDIA
Junior, Cap-Toe Derby Shoe - Brown Waxy Pull-up | Hand Welted New Age
Junior. as the name may suggest, is the shoe version of our best seller Dixon boot. Dixon Jr. is made for people who always like something durable on their feets, be it in a field or tiled office floor. The Black Pullup Leather upper combined with leather midosle and a Rugged Commando Rubber outsole guarantee the strength and ruggedness expected...
Craft & Glory
Task Shoes (Vintage Brown) Goodyear Welted
Our Task Shoe is a version of Derby Shoe of the 1850s. If you are looking for a ruined yet elegant shoe, then this is your pick. They will look great with any chino or jean look, and can also be worn with dress pants and a button-down. They are perfect for the office, a night out, a dinner party, or any other celebrati
i recomend klemans, but they run a little narrow, and if ur toes are tall it will feel weird
I’m sold on these but can’t decide which size to get. I emailed Kleman my measurements and they rec’d going a size down per usual but I also have wide feet. I’ve never felt like my feet were too tight width-wise before though, fwiw. I want to avoid buying two and returning one. Do you have a suggestion?
we have the exact same foot measurements. 45 was too small, 46 was a tiny tiny bit cramped at the toe, 47 my foot was sliding around in
This is super helpful to know, thanks! Overall would you rather break in 46 or suffer 47?
oops i ment 46 was too small, 47 was a tiny bit cramped, and 48 was sliding a little. i’m sticking with the 48s bc i use orthotics, which counteract the sliding