New boots

[cookingkilted]

I am looking into getting some new boots to wear, I am wondering if any of the ramble has gotten either of these two options and can tell me about the durability and comfort of these two boots. http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/highlan...lie-boots.html, http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/highlan...her-boots.html granted the second option will be more for festivals and Ren Faires. Any help on the matter will be helpful.

[ShaunMaxwell]

If you're looking for a brogued boot for a reasonable price, you might consider the Montacute Lord by Clarks. I think they're better looking than the ghillie boots.



You can find them on Amazon or Zappo's. I recently purchased a pair of the dark tan variety, and have no complaints so far. They're quite comfortable, though they do run a tad large. You might order a half size smaller than normal.

[TomFromBama]

I'm not a boot expert by any means, but I'm a big fan of Dr Martens in general both for wear-ability and durability. That first link you posted looks an awful lot like a Dr Martens Affleck:



I have a new pair of these in the black and white oxford style, and I think they are great boots, but they DO require a considerable break-in period!

http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Martens-Aff.../dp/B00IM55DOI

[gwynng]

I would totally avoid the taller moccasin looking boots you have on the second link. They are really specific and only seem right for Renaissance fairs or reenactment. A way too limited in wearing options. As where a nice brogue boot can go pretty much anywhere from casual to suit and tie type affairs. I am thinking that black might be more versatile, but that is based more on my kilt/sporran options than anything. Definitely go for one of the brogues.

[cookingkilted]

So looking into the recommendations all of them are around the same price. So I will keep thinking and looking. Thank you all for your input.

[brewerpaul]

I've a pair of Allen Edmonds Longbranch boots that I find I can wear with kilt, breeks or jeans. They are about as comfortable as you can get and are hand made. For a price of 350 they are steep but if you get on Allen Edmonds mailing list you might pick them up for the price I did, 250$. They have quite a few other nice boots and shoes to that are all kilt worthy.

[Llama]

I've a pair of Allen Edmonds Longbranch boots that I find I can wear with kilt, breeks or jeans. They are about as comfortable as you can get and are hand made. For a price of 350 they are steep but if you get on Allen Edmonds mailing list you might pick them up for the price I did, 250$. They have quite a few other nice boots and shoes to that are all kilt worthy.

I just saw these in my local Nordstrom Rack on clearance for $100. I really tried to fit my foot into them, but they were too small. I'm considering buying them full-price because I love the look so much.