Boots That Look like these that aren't
I got these in fall 2023 from Uniqlo https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E461926-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09&sizeDisplayCode=070
and I've liked them but they are kind of falling apart (who would've thought). I use them as every day shoes and will wear them with pretty much any outfit. Looking for something similar but higher quality
Things I like about them:
- Lace with a zipper, very easy to put on and take off
- Not too much of a platform
- Fit snug on my leg but reasonably flexible, very comfy and means it's not rubbing up anywhere and making blisters
- Slimmer silhouette but still a little bit of heft in the heel, overall I like the look of them
- They aren't too insulated/warm so I can wear them year round
Things I don't like:
- The material feels cheap and they fall apart fast
- Not a huge fan of the toe but I'm not exactly sure why, toe box is a little big maybe?
- They're a little bit plain, although I do like that they go with everything
Docs feel a little chunky to me and it's hard to find ones that have a zip + aren't platform + fit well. For budget I'd like to stay under $400 but have flexibility
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NPS Solovair UK
Black Greasy 11 Eye Zip Derby Boot | Solovair | Handmade in England
Black Greasy 11 Eye Zip Derby Boot made of leather using Goodyear welted construction with a signature soft suspension sole. Handmade in Wollaston, Northamptonshire, England.
you might have to hunt for your size but you can find commons projs for reasonably around 400 second hand (or deep sale)
https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/common-projects/shoes/ankle/leather-combat-boots/1647597278194763
feels like they tick the boxes you're looking for
Can shop around for TLC https://thelastconspiracy.com/. They have an ebay as well and a samples section. Plus there's a secondhand market
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Depending on your sizing, you can also find Ann D
cool these are all super helpful thanks everyone!!
i think something i notice is there's something about the way solovair + docs + derby boots(? idk if that is actually what I'm envisioning) that i don't love the look of, like the vibe is very different from the TLC boots but I'm a little dumb and i can't figure out what it is i don't like. They look like very "clean" in a way i don't love
Docs/Solovairs have a pretty distinctive shape (or last) that isn't as sleek as some other boots.