OT - I need black boots.

[WhiteHispanicFrog]

Sounds expensive

My wife buys everything she wears from Target or Marshall’s or TJ Maxx.

I wish us men could do that... I’d look like a darning d-head if I shopped at Target

When I was in Beijing last May I stopped by the Silk Market and had some hand tailored suits and dress shirts made up. Turnaround time was a couple days, $130 for each suit. They should tide me over for a while.

Haggled for a few knock off designer handbags for the missus, that’s the closest we’ll get to any designer clothes ha. Darn paying a couple Gs for a bag.

 

[BABYFACE]

Darn paying a couple Gs for a bag.

Yep, that would be foolish.

 

[wes]

You don’t see them a lot in the US but the Australian boot maker RM Williams makes a great pair of boots. They are not your typical western style but they are comfortable and look great

 

[Opintel]

Wow - lots of response to my query.

Maybe I'll holler at 'em over at Leddys next week, or so. Made for my feet, and with a little Horned Frog hidden somewhere.

 

[PurplFrawg]

When I was in Beijing last May I stopped by the Silk Market and had some hand tailored suits and dress shirts made up.

Was it a pinstripe suit?

 

[D_Frog]

Ballpark on custom boots from Leddys. Not exotic

 

[WhiteHispanicFrog]

Was it a pinstripe suit?

Ha no, did get a herringbone stripe suit.

Next time I’m there I’ll look for a pinstripe.

 

[TCURiggs]

Sounds expensive

My wife buys everything she wears from Target or Marshall’s or TJ Maxx.

I wish us men could do that... I’d look like a darning d-head if I shopped at Target

Don't sleep on TJ Maxx, bruh

 

[east side frog]

The best boots are the boots that fit. I have always been partial to the way Nocona boots fit my feet, especially the EE sizes . If you can afford custom made boots, go for it. My father and uncles used to get their dress boots custom made, but I have too many expensive hobbies for that luxury.

A stop at the Justin Factory Store just south of downtown FtW is a good place to start. They carry three major brands (Justin, Nocona, and Tony Llama) that all fit a little different and all have subtle differences. All three brands have some models that are USA made. Some are Mexican, but some of the best boots I have ever worn came from Mexico. I avoid Ariat and some of the other brands that are imported from China. Just a personal preference. Some people I know wont wear anything but Ariats.

I predict the next thread will be on toe styles. Do you prefer, pointed, round, or are you a new fangled square toed boot person.

 

[PurplFrawg]

round

 

[QuilterFrawg]

Some are Mexican, but some of the best boots I have ever worn came from Mexico. I avoid Ariat and some of the other brands that are imported from China. Just a personal preference. Some people I know wont wear anything but Ariats.

Like these?

 

[OICU812]

Ballpark on custom boots from Leddys. Not exotic

1500-ish, but that may be outdated

 

[Ron Swanson]

The best boots are the boots that fit. I have always been partial to the way Nocona boots fit my feet, especially the EE sizes . If you can afford custom made boots, go for it. My father and uncles used to get their dress boots custom made, but I have too many expensive hobbies for that luxury.

A stop at the Justin Factory Store just south of downtown FtW is a good place to start. They carry three major brands (Justin, Nocona, and Tony Llama) that all fit a little different and all have subtle differences. All three brands have some models that are USA made. Some are Mexican, but some of the best boots I have ever worn came from Mexico. I avoid Ariat and some of the other brands that are imported from China. Just a personal preference. Some people I know wont wear anything but Ariats.

I predict the next thread will be on toe styles. Do you prefer, pointed, round, or are you a new fangled square toed boot person.

Ingot a pair of Ariats to wear as work/ranch boots. I am a size 13 for everything with the exception of Nike, which I’m a 14 in. I had to get Ariats in size 12, which I thought was strange.

They’re great though. Rubber sole and similar performance/feel to a Redwing Pecos, but they have a way better look to them.

 

[Shorty]

Sounds expensive

My wife buys everything she wears from Target or Marshall’s or TJ Maxx.

I wish us men could do that... I’d look like a darning d-head if I shopped at Target

Run if you see any shoes with a red sole.

 

[Ron Swanson]

Run if you see any shoes with a red sole.

I learned about those from the smoking hot in-house-counsel lady that worked for our commodities trading group. I would love to know how much that woman’s wardrobe was worth.

 

[Peacefrog]

I’ve got a great pair of black leather boots, Laboutins, very sexy, if worn with the right outfit. You can find them at Neimans or Saks.

Well ain't

Ha no, did get a herringbone stripe suit.

Next time I’m there I’ll look for a pinstripe.

I would never have guessed you were French.

 

[LisaLT]

I don’t get that last post Peacefrog lol.

These boots are made for walkin, that’s what they’re gonna do. Cause one of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you

 

[WhiteHispanicFrog]

I would never have guessed you were French.

I did marry into a French family, it’s rubbing off on me.

 

[Spike]

What if a person spends most of their day hopping around town.

Not your best work.

 

[Tom Brown]

Ingot a pair of Ariats to wear as work/ranch boots. I am a size 13 for everything with the exception of Nike, which I’m a 14 in. I had to get Ariats in size 12, which I thought was strange.

They’re great though. Rubber sole and similar performance/feel to a Redwing Pecos, but they have a way better look to them.

I dont wear cowboy boots but i love the classic series of Red Wing and Wolverine.