Black boots recommendations?

[mkmound]

You can always go to an Army/Navy surplice store and find a good pair of combat boots. They're not pretty, but they're black and functional, and they do come in widths (if you are willing to look really hard for narrows like I wear). Also, they'll shine up kind of dressy of rough up kind of . . .un-dressy.

They're not exacty cheap, but compared to name brand stuff, they're a steal. And they'll last forever.

Second this . . . although you may find a good deal on sale. Couple of weeks ago, I found a pair of Viet Nam jungle-style boots (mesh uppers) for around $22!! They're a little wide, since I have narrow feet, but I plan on putting a pair of the gel insoles in them to take up the width and add cushion. (If you wear a half-size, you could also use the same approach in getting the larger size and using insoles, plus maybe thick socks, to take up the difference.)