Boots?

[chris_f]

Since we don't have any type of fitness forum, and I HATE MH, i'm throwing this question out here for you guys.

I know many of you are a bit older and wiser than I am and already have a fair bit of experience in the "real world," which I'm going to be entering very shortly. Here goes...

I'm currently working at an internship where I dress professionally (business and/or business casual) - I love it! The problem is the harsh New England winters. I need boots that I can wear with suitsand won't look like a total tool-bag with suits or dress khakis.

They would only be for getting around. Once I'm at the office, I'd switch into normal dress shoes. Something that I could use for non-work related situations would be nice as well.

Uggs (which I've hated for years) look SOO comfortable and I almost want a pair now, though in the US they're considered super girly and I don't think they'd go well with that hat of mine. In Australia, surfer guys wear Uggs more than women do. But that's a different discussion altogether.

Any suggestions, guys?

[Deserve]

I just talked to my beloved bride who is currently in NYC at a men's shoes show. Here is what she told me the guys do in the city that she polled. They wear a pair of nice rubber soled shoes in either a black or brown. Think an upscale version of the sneaker. You wear those out and then change once in the office.

[Mountain_marc]

Since you're concerned about looks, you could get something like this. It will keep you plenty warm.

http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_d...=1133888078885

Since I live in Canada, I go for the tool-bag look. Never been cold.

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1133888256718

[chris_f]

Hey deserve, thanks... the problem, though, is that in NYC they actually plow the streets and sidewalks. I need to trek through 4-12 inches of snow... still need boots!

[Deserve]

Wow.....living in the South I know nothing about real winter.

[chris_f]

aww you're missing out! Thanks for the help though [img]smile.gif[/img]

And Mountain Marc, thanks for the links [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Alextown]

Originally posted by Mountain_marc:

Since I live in Canada, I go for the tool-bag look. Never been cold.

lol, well said Marc.

[FlyinM]

What? No suggestions from Bond007???

[OldGuy]

Hey deserve, thanks... the problem, though, is that in NYC they actually plow the streets and sidewalks.

Yeah, right.

[Isis]

http://www.blundstone.com/product_in...goryID=130277#

[ODB]

Here you go...

Merrell

...take your pick.

[Deserve]

I've still got my sandals out in the closet. It's time to bow out of this thread while I still have all my parts.

[diamondpete]

Check out Timberland. They have waterproof boots, that you could wear with dress khakis, and lots of shoes you could wear with a suit or dress khakis.

As a mater of fact, I am wearing a pair now.

Peter

[diamondpete]

Here are some waterproof shoes and boots that also look nice (near the bottom are more suitable- pardon the pun!)

Here is a good mix.

Hope this helps.

signed,

the Coolest Fucking Dude... Ever

you have to think about it for a sec... i mean really, let this one linger...

[chris_f]

Thanks guys... Peter, you def picked the wrong screen name [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[ODBSGIRL]

Girl opionion: I like these, they don't look like you're TRYING to wear weather boots. Clean lines, classic, and you wouldn't really even have to change them once you got to work. I like these too, a little more rugged and would give better traction I guess

[nyguy]

I like hunting and hiking type boots.

[AF-Temp]

I wear these to the office:



But then again, my office clothing is a set of BDUs

[Isis]

ODB's GIRL
did you look at the boots on my link? I think you would have approved. They are, frankly, nicer than the ones you posted in my opinion!






come in steel toe, round toe, or square toe...and in brown or black.
Jamie and his 132 pairs of shoes likely ones one in each catagory.

[Erika]

I vote for Isisseezzz boot he picked out except there are no prices on them and no way to buy from the website. The look good though, really good.

[FlyinM]

Erika - here is the website to purchase the Blundstone product line.
http://www.sugarriveroutfitters.com/...nded.asp?wgi=1

[Bond007]

Originally posted by FlyinM:
What? No suggestions from Bond007???

BOOTS?!?!?! Hell, don't you need to do real work to even own boots? Heh. That's NOT me, for sure! Besides, I don't know what real winter even is anymore. Like Deserve said, I'm still wearing my sandals outside to take the dogs out!!! Sheesh! LMAO!

[FlyinM]

Ok, but you are one of the resident Metro's. Aren't you supposed to be up on fashion even though it may not affect you? Jeeze.....

[img]tongue.gif[/img]

[Bond007]

Ok, ok, ok!!!

I give! I would actually just go with something from Timberland. (I really do have two pair myself. . . .) Then, just change shoes when you get to your desk/cube/office.

You're looking for FUNCTION here, not necessarily FASHION.

[ODB]

ODBSGIRL knows the value of a quality hiking style boot. Timberland makes some great stuff. My first hiking boots were timberland and lasted about 10 years. The sole will be gripper than the blunderstones (or whatever they are). Since they are needed for traction in the snow and will need to stand up to water they would be my choice also.

I also have to agree with NYGUY. Hiking boots rule!

[chris_f]

So Bond, if I'm going for function, then what about something like this?

boots

[Bond007]

So, you can have function AND fashion in the hiking trails of Patagonia!! Good choice, shark!