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Posted by: ramps ()
Date: May 02, 2009 08:57PM

Looking for a pair of men's boots I can wear around (work, bars, etc.). Not looking for formal boots, maybe riding boots or casual cowboy ones or even work ones if they're casual enough. Any particular brand I should look at?

I've looked at Ariats, RedWings, and Wolverines. Any others? Not sure if one brand is better (or more respected) then others.

TIA

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Re: boots
Posted by: ramps needs boots ()
Date: May 02, 2009 09:02PM

I found a good website that sells what you need.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Casual+Work+Boots+in+Fairfax+Virginia

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Re: boots
Posted by: TheMeeper ()
Date: May 02, 2009 09:41PM

Doc Martens are the sturdiest and most comfortable footwear on the planet. I have a pair of 1460's, and use them for active stuff like hiking or walking around the city, and can wear them with dress clothes to work when it snows. They're especially comfy if you're going to be standing around all night at a concert or party. Thick, wide, rubbery air-cushioned soles, they feel great on your feet. They can also take a licking, very well-made boots. It's the only brand I'd ever buy or recommend.
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Re: boots
Posted by: Furfur ()
Date: May 02, 2009 09:47PM

Timberland has always worked for me. They make water proof oxfords that go with business casual.

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Re: boots
Posted by: ramps ()
Date: May 02, 2009 09:54PM

Yeah I have a pair of Mephistos that I really like. It's a bit much to go tromping into a bar and have people spill beer all over it. I'd spend max $150 on a pair of casual everyday boots.

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Re: boots
Posted by: ramp ()
Date: May 02, 2009 09:58PM

TheMeeper Wrote:
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> Doc Martens are the sturdiest and most comfortable
> footwear on the planet. I have a pair of 1460's,
> and use them for active stuff like hiking or
> walking around the city, and can wear them with
> dress clothes to work when it snows. They're
> especially comfy if you're going to be standing
> around all night at a concert or party. Thick,
> wide, rubbery air-cushioned soles, they feel great
> on your feet. They can also take a licking, very
> well-made boots. It's the only brand I'd ever buy
> or recommend.


These 1460 look pretty cool Meep. Thanks!

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Re: boots
Posted by: TheMeeper ()
Date: May 03, 2009 06:21AM

ramp Wrote:
>>> These 1460 look pretty cool Meep. Thanks!


FWIW, there's a shoe store at Potomac Mills that sells them.

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Re: boots
Posted by: MrMephisto ()
Date: May 03, 2009 11:25AM

RedWings were the best shoes I've ever owned; safety toe, looked stylish, and could be worn for many different occasions. I couldn't get Doc Martens, as they wouldn't look right for work (specifically, the yellow threading).

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Re: boots
Posted by: Vince(1) ()
Date: May 03, 2009 12:26PM

Furfur Wrote:
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> Timberland has always worked for me. They make
> water proof oxfords that go with business casual.

You're such the fashion guru....who knew? It's sweet though.

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Re: boots
Posted by: Adam ()
Date: May 03, 2009 12:34PM

My Dream Shoe

Works like a boot
Style like a dress shoe
Feels like a sneaker


I'll pay a lot for that shoe.

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Re: boots
Posted by: ya.. ()
Date: May 03, 2009 12:48PM

your mother wears army boots

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Re: boots
Posted by: lol ()
Date: May 03, 2009 01:15PM

ramp Wrote:
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> TheMeeper Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Doc Martens are the sturdiest and most
> comfortable
> > footwear on the planet. I have a pair of
> 1460's,
> > and use them for active stuff like hiking or
> > walking around the city, and can wear them with
> > dress clothes to work when it snows. They're
> > especially comfy if you're going to be standing
> > around all night at a concert or party. Thick,
> > wide, rubbery air-cushioned soles, they feel
> great
> > on your feet. They can also take a licking,
> very
> > well-made boots. It's the only brand I'd ever
> buy
> > or recommend.
>
>
> These 1460 look pretty cool Meep. Thanks!


Is it 1989?

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Re: boots
Posted by: Furfur ()
Date: May 03, 2009 01:16PM

Vince(1) Wrote:
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>
> You're such the fashion guru....who knew? It's
> sweet though.


From Wikipedia's page on me:

In demonology, Furfur (other spelling: Furtur) is a powerful Great Earl of Hell, being the ruler of twenty-nine legions of demons. He is a liar unless compelled to enter a magic triangle where he gives true answers to every question, speaking with a rough voice. Furfur causes love between a man and a woman, creates storms, tempests, thunder, lightning, and blasts, and teaches on secret and divine things.


Do you think this shit is easy? You know how many times my boss breathes down my back? If I want to splurge on some expensive clothes, I damn well have that right!

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Re: boots
Posted by: MrMephisto ()
Date: May 03, 2009 03:37PM

Adam Wrote:
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> My Dream Shoe
>
> Works like a boot
> Style like a dress shoe
> Feels like a sneaker
>
>
> I'll pay a lot for that shoe.

RedWings. And they're like, guaranteed for life or something.

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Re: boots
Posted by: sloan ()
Date: May 03, 2009 05:27PM

MrMephisto Wrote:
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> Adam Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > My Dream Shoe
> >
> > Works like a boot
> > Style like a dress shoe
> > Feels like a sneaker
> >
> >
> > I'll pay a lot for that shoe.
>
> RedWings. And they're like, guaranteed for life
> or something.


The Doc Martens have certain models that, are more expensive, but are guaranteed for life. The 1460's are one of them.

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