Random questions to which you seek an answer
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Last Monday was Columbus Day too mac, sit tight.
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Thanks guys. I am uncharacteristically anxious about this piece because I fell in love with the first picture of a prototype of it and didn't think I'd be able to get it. I've been working afternoons at home in order to be there for its arrival. Hopefully it lands today, the day I will be at work all afternoon.
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Does anyone have any experience wearing RM Williams boots together with a suit? My old pair of business shoes is falling apart and I'd like to get something in black leather that:
a) Looks sharp with a suit
b) Is well made in a country with respect for labour rights
c) Will last the distance and
d) Is comfortable.Any thoughts/experiences/opinions greatly appreciated.
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Classic boots IMO.
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Thanks again, Snow. Unfortunately I don't own any of those other brands making comparisons difficult. No matter. I'm happy to spend a bit more to ensure a proper fit by buying instore. Whatever I get will likely be worn 4-5 days a week so comfort and correct size is going to be really important.
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Qinhan, good choice, I've been wearing a pair of chestnut comfort Crafstmen for work for the last few years and they're very adaptable boots - everything from factory to yard to conference room, and still look good with jeans in the evening!
Sizing is UK, and I would advise trying first because it's a close fit and we all have oddly shaped feet
I wear 9.5G in these, but I may opt for a 10 in my next pair as they sometimes feel a bit tight (apparently your shoe size can change as you age due to foot splay or something), however I wear a UK 10 in Viberg's and US 10.5 in Red Wing's.One last point, I chose the 'comfort' Craftsmen rather than the standard because it had the non-slip oil resistant sole, and the comfort insole, all of which help if you're on your feet a lot in a colder climate (I'm in the UK, but spend a lot of time in Scandinavia and Europe).
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Snowy, we're the same shoe size. Filing that away
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Alright, so I'm about to try and score some boots. Should I have to worry about boots matching leather jacket, belt, etc or just roll with it as long as the colors aren't crazy? Specifically this boot:
With something like the Himel heron which is a darker brown….thoughts?
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Ben, I know you didn't ask but I'm with Snowy on those Visvim and I'm speaking as someone who owned quite a few pairs of Visvim.
As a work style boot they make no sense for the price point when you can have something very similar made for you by any number of manufacturers for the same or more likely less money. The Visvim stuff is not even made in Japan, it's made in Korea in a factory, and the leathers are not amazing either.
However, if it's just a style choice for you I will shut up.
Belts - always try to match as close as possible.
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Mega, I'm always interested to her opinions about things as long as they're constructive so no worries!
I would never pay what Virgil's go for stateside, but right now I'm bidding and now they're a deal (well we'll see when what they really go for.) and to be honest, I would actually prefer that the heal was colored like green or something but I'm extravagant like that. And I'm pretty sure the leather is horween so it can't be that bad right?
And well, mainly I'm tired of wearing vans because I don't feel like myself in them anymore. So it is for fashion the most part I guess - but I also know that I do not need a workboot that weighs 20 pounds strapped to my foot because I will be dealing with the cons while never working in them enough to really appreciate the benefits.
Basically, I want something comfortable and considering that these Virgil's are going right now for a very reasonable price and they are among my favorite silhouettes I believe it's at least somewhat justifiable.
Thanks again for the help everybody, if I even get them I think that color should be versatile enough…
