Thread: Boots

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

Carl, you may have culture over there, but confidence and decision making seem in short supply. You had everyone tell you the Italian boots were good and now one woman has told you no, and we're back at the beginning again!

But those Sargents are good. And glad you're coming around to our way of thinking. One pair of good boots is worth more than two pairs of less than good boots. And having said that, 320 Pounds is still not a lot. 1500, maybe, but not 320.

Yes, not only am I plausibly implausible, but also decidedly indecisive...
I did appreciate and consider (at length) the advice received, yet still am worried about that strap. What if they loosen? What if one needs to make another hole? What if one decides that hole renders the boots too tight or loose? A nightmare I say; a nightmare waiting to happen. With my OCD there would be havoc in the heavens and destruction on the ground, ANYTHING could happen. Loose footwear cannot be tolerated, just as neither can finger prints or 'smearing' on the glass of one's watch...

I appreciate your comment, I gather you are a man of style? (I'm not sure why I'm speaking like Lord Byron all of a sudden )

Originally Posted by Mcduck

Carl, from what I know about you , those have your name written all over them. And as you say, they can be dressed up to look very smart, or put with casual wear for a picnic in the park. That versatility makes for the perfect men's footwear in my books!

I thought "Are those Sargent boots really worth five times as much as the others?" Then decided I'd get the cheapy ones AND the Sergants...

Here is my shopping list for Tax Time thus far. Tax Time is the only time I buy stuff, really...

Crash pad
Alfred Sargent Boots
Selected Homme Caleb Boots
Trs, brown
Caribbean Bay Rum, Original
Speick AS
White Shirt, French Cuff
Hang Board
Belt

I'm probably slightly obsessive about stuff....

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Yes, not only am I plausibly implausible, but also decidedly indecisive...
I did appreciate and consider (at length) the advice received, yet still am worried about that strap. What if they loosen? What if one needs to make another hole? What if one decides that hole renders the boots too tight or loose? A nightmare I say; a nightmare waiting to happen. With my OCD there would be havoc in the heavens and destruction on the ground, ANYTHING could happen. Loose footwear cannot be tolerated, just as neither can finger prints or 'smearing' on the glass of one's watch...

I appreciate your comment, I gather you are a man of style? (I'm not sure why I'm speaking like Lord Byron all of a sudden )

Not really sure what all that was about, but glad you're enjoying your search.
A quick glimpse at my avatar will give you an idea about my sense of style, but you can find a picture here:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/conve...k-like-59.html

Talking of good shoes, I have a pair of custom Churchs. I learned what quality feels like with them. I also learned what pain feels like because I have another pair that are too small. Only wore them three times. Anyone want to trade some stuff for an as new pair of $800 shoes? UK size 8.5

Sounds like a good shopping list to me... definitely the essentials that every gentleman should have.

[QUOTE=carlmaloschneider;I intend to wear the Italian ones with grey slacks, white shirt with French cuffs, mother of pearl cufflinks, brown belt, no jacket or tie. [/QUOTE]

Hi carl i Had a wedding in my front garden on friday, groom wore grey trousers with brown shoes, it didnt not go, but it didnt exactly go either if you see what i mean. Why when I look for shoes can I only find either school shoes or ridiculously pointy long things, have come to the conclusion its either a square toe or a classic tapered toe on a low boot in edland.

Ed, you seek a bootmaker. Go to Sydney you must.

Tan with grey, or tan with black, goes on a lot in Asia. I think they can often pull it off because of the black hair, plus those doing it usually do it on purpose so they look how they want to look. For me, it would look like an accident, and everyone would say, 'Frankenstein, you've put the wrong shoes on'.

How's it going, by the way? Did you buy them?

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

Ed, you seek a bootmaker. Go to Sydney you must.

Tan with grey, or tan with black, goes on a lot in Asia. I think they can often pull it off because of the black hair, plus those doing it usually do it on purpose so they look how they want to look. For me, it would look like an accident, and everyone would say, 'Frankenstein, you've put the wrong shoes on'.

How's it going, by the way? Did you buy them?

Have to wait till 'tax time', a few more weeks. I was getting a bit covetous I guess :-)

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Hi carl i Had a wedding in my front garden on friday, groom wore grey trousers with brown shoes, it didnt not go, but it didnt exactly go either if you see what i mean. Why when I look for shoes can I only find either school shoes or ridiculously pointy long things, have come to the conclusion its either a square toe or a classic tapered toe on a low boot in edland.

I can't stand those long pointy things all the hip young guys wear these days. I'll definitely get the Alfred Sargent ones and just take them to the shop to buy trs and shirt to match. I'm now thinking black. Too many people have said brown and grey don't go...

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I can't stand those long pointy things all the hip young guys wear these days. I'll definitely get the Alfred Sargent ones and just take them to the shop to buy trs and shirt to match. I'm now thinking black. Too many people have said brown and grey don't go...

Grey is a neutral color. It goes with everything.

Justin's .....you can kill the cockroaches in the corners with these

Originally Posted by nessmuck

Justin's .....you can kill the cockroaches in the corners with these

Some of you guys have some wild, wild boots!