Nice casual boots

**Paco500** · 25th April 06, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Retro Red

You can never go wrong with Doc Martens - classic, practical, timeless styling; long-lasting; great comfort. They go great with a tank/t-shirt casual combo (& slouched kilt hose) & of course they're perfect for a modern style kilt, like a UK. I've actually been surprised at how often I've been complimented on the Docs when wearing them with my kilts.
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It may be as the result of my personal history, but I see Doc Martens through the eyes of an ex-punk rock wanna be. Anything other than the classic 8 hole (or, if pushed, classic oxfords) are not really Doc Martens in my mind, and when I wear them, I see myself as I was in the 80's, with multiple piercing and counter culture clothing. At my advanced age, I just am starting to feel silly in Docs.

Oddly, I think they look great on others.

However, as comfortable and durable as the Docs are, the Keens are at least more comfortable, and I really hope they hold up well.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 25th April 06, 07:13 PM

I actually bought these Rockport boots a few years ago for hiking and then never wore them much. They sat in my closet and now I wear them all the time. They are great for casual (even in the office) with the hose pushed down or more formal (business casual or better) and the hose pulled up, with or without flashes. I just need a pair in brown now. They do breathe well and are waterproof.

**MacSimoin** · 26th April 06, 07:45 AM

Fot casual wear, I'm a fan of the Dr. Martens 1460 Series boot which I have in the following colors:

**mudd** · 26th April 06, 02:59 PM

Man, you guys showing all these boots are making me as confused as when trying to decide which Tartan to get next.

How do I tell my wife I need five more pair of boots?!

**Kilted KT** · 26th April 06, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by mudd

Man, you guys showing all these boots are making me as confused as when trying to decide which Tartan to get next.

How do I tell my wife I need five more pair of boots?!

very very carefully, with a box of chocolates, roses and a really nice dinner....

**MacSimoin** · 26th April 06, 03:05 PM

This is what the brown pair of 1460's looks like with my Fitzsimmons kilt:

**Cinnabar** · 26th April 06, 05:52 PM

I have those exact same Keens, except in low-top and they are some of the most comfortable shoes I have. Way more comfortable than Doc Martins (which they actually replaced). Granted they are expensive but I may have to check into the high-tops. Thanks!

**Zardoz** · 26th April 06, 08:57 PM

You kind of have to be in the motorcycle or custon car biz to be aware of these, but now y'all can be as cool as me! :rolleyes:

http://store.choppersapparel.com/cho...ane-shoes.html

I have a couple pairs of the oxfords, the black and silver go great with my SW Nightstalker. You can get them though most bike dealerships, just ask them if the have a Parts Unlimited catalog.