Boots

**James Hood** · 14th November 14, 09:09 PM

Six (6) eyelet brown Dr. Martens have been a favourite, here, always with hose at full height.

**Mel1721L** · 15th November 14, 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by IsaacW

Although I do not own a pair, I would really like to get a pair of brogue boots...

Yes, they're nice.

**Mel1721L** · 15th November 14, 02:38 AM

Originally Posted by Livonian

Balmoral boots are neither Victorian nor Steampunk... The ones shown are ones of good quality made on elegant lasts. That's how a shoe or boot should look.

That said, the last time such elegantly shaped lasts were regularly used for shoemaking was the turn of the 20th century. Sadly, such elegant footwear comes at a massive premium nowadays.

I had a pair but had to return them as they were too narrow. I did get them for the Victorian look.

**Mel1721L** · 15th November 14, 02:40 AM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

It's perhaps unnecessary to point out that the turn of the 20th century is indeed Victorian, and it is precisely the 'elegantly shaped' fashion of that period that Steampunk looks at for inspiration. Those boots would look great with Victorian and Steampunk outfits.

(Queen Victoria died in 1901.)

Exactly.

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**StJon** · 19th November 14, 05:04 AM

To party, ox blood Doc's with socks down, outdoor activities, walking boots socks down...

**Dileasgubas** · 19th November 14, 07:35 AM

Thought I'd post these boots from Aldo for under $150:

http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca/en/sale/.../p/33966864-22

I have a pair of high brogues that work very well.

**MacKenzie** · 19th November 14, 09:05 AM

Caterpillars with tartan kilt.

http://www.zappos.com/caterpillar-abe-tx-peanut-truck
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Bates with cargo kilt

http://tacticalgear.com/bates-8-st-sz-black~1

**Nick Sweeney** · 19th November 14, 09:50 AM

Looking at some of those boots and I'm thinking to myself, "I'd buy those," but then I look at the sizes and I'm like damn, never mind. It can be a real pain getting boots in a 16.

**Archxpat** · 21st January 15, 04:23 PM

Joseph Cheaney brown Brogue boots and Asolo Hiking boots, Socks up.

**Tarheel** · 22nd January 15, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by StJon

To party, ox blood Doc's with socks down, outdoor activities, walking boots socks down...

Well met StJon. Good foot wear is my first option (with style being second) for any attire. It sounds like you have your priorities set. Welcome from Oxford, MS. USA. Let's hear more from you when you are able.