Looking for dress shoes (boots), need recommendations

February 27, 2020, 07:55 PM

On the search for some new black dress shoes. I'm looking for a cap toed boot, and the primary function is to wear with a suit.

I looked at Allen Edmonds and I don't love their current line up for a black, cap toed boot. Has anyone purchased from some of these internet based brands such as Thursday, Wolf & Shepherd, Beckett Simonon?

This is what i'm looking for but ordering from some of these online companies sounds like a pain in the dick and I'd rather patronize a store if possible.

https://www.beckettsimonon.com...riant=29574283427919

February 27, 2020, 08:19 PM

Black92LX

Are you opposed to a Wingtip?
I really liked these
https://www.johnstonmurphy.com...ngtip-boot/9887.html

But have a really wide foot and they were uncomfortable in the lace ups for me.
I got the slip ons and they are very nice

https://www.johnstonmurphy.com...0Grain#sz=24&start=2

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February 27, 2020, 08:47 PM

YellowJacket

Don't have experience with those lines but if you're willing to cry a little, Alden is where it's at.

February 27, 2020, 08:50 PM

Rebel-22

Alden

February 27, 2020, 09:08 PM

MikeGLI

My God. Are they as nice/good as they look?

February 27, 2020, 09:11 PM

Ridgeway

Try Carmina. Should be some options in the
$500-$1,000 range.

February 27, 2020, 09:13 PM

x0225095

Checkout Zappos

https://www.zappos.com/men-sho...58520971E1B44EABADF6

Free shipping (1 or 2 days)
Free returns

Buy a few things you think you like.

Try them out at home on the carpet.

Return what you don’t want to keep.

Easy button my friend. Easy button.

February 27, 2020, 09:48 PM

MattW

I have a pair of nice dress boots by To Boot New York. They offer a wide range of slip ons, cap toes and lace ups. I don't get to wear them much, but when I do they always receive compliments.

February 27, 2020, 10:01 PM

TXJIM

Not cap toe but I just picked up a pair of these Bruno Magli dress boots for $300 off retail from Saks outlet website. I have worn them twice and while they will take a couple of more outings to get perfectly broken in I expect many years of use from them.

https://www.saksoff5th.com/bru...027073&bmUID=n264reM

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February 28, 2020, 05:40 AM

MikeGLI

quote:
Originally posted by MattW:
I have a pair of nice dress boots by To Boot New York. They offer a wide range of slip ons, cap toes and lace ups. I don't get to wear them much, but when I do they always receive compliments.

I have two pair of To Boots that I really enjoy and this current boot search started with a pair of To Boots that I ordered online at a great deal a week ago. Now for the bad news, they don't fit and they're from last season so no more sizes. I ordered this seasons replacement, but at $450, I figured I should possibly look at some other big names for that type of scratch.

quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
Are you opposed to a Wingtip?

I don't mind wing tip, but not for this particular shoe/boot, at least not yet.

February 28, 2020, 05:53 AM

Suppressed

I have ordered two pairs of boots from Thursday Boot Company. They were a good value and ordering them was hassle free and they arrived quickly. If they don’t fit, return shipping is free. There are a lot of reviews on YouTube.

February 28, 2020, 07:54 AM

golddot

another plus for johnston murphys, my wingtips ara almost 20 yrs old, looks great and hold up well with regualr care

February 28, 2020, 08:42 AM

gearhounds

I have a pair of Clark’s dress shoes that are extremely comfortable. They make a few dress boot models if the brand interests you.

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February 28, 2020, 09:33 AM

jhe888

Alden makes a great shoe if you like their styles. They are very traditional.

February 28, 2020, 10:28 AM

maladat

quote:
Originally posted by golddot:
another plus for johnston murphys, my wingtips ara almost 20 yrs old, looks great and hold up well with regualr care

By all reports, the quality of Johnston and Murphy is not the same now as it was in the past.

February 28, 2020, 06:01 PM

sgalczyn

I have a pairof Thursday Boot President in brown....affordable, comfy and look good. The Captain may be the cap toe you seek:

https://thursdayboots.com/prod...ain?collection=boots

February 28, 2020, 06:05 PM

nukeandpave

I have a pair of Thursday cap toe boots. Wore them for the first time this weekend, to a wedding. Pretty comfy for dress shoes. I like them

February 28, 2020, 06:26 PM

frankinaug

I have a pair of Thursday boots in a Chelsea style and love them. They are super nice and my personal favorite dress shoes.

February 28, 2020, 06:33 PM

Keystoner

Go to YouTube and watch reviews for every boot recommended in this thread. I'll throw out another name: Oak Street Bootmakers. I'm happy with the pair I have as well as the two pairs of Aldens. I went through a little expensive boot phase a few years ago.

March 02, 2020, 10:59 AM

jhe888

quote:
Originally posted by maladat:
quote:
Originally posted by golddot:
another plus for johnston murphys, my wingtips ara almost 20 yrs old, looks great and hold up well with regualr care

By all reports, the quality of Johnston and Murphy is not the same now as it was in the past.

Johnston & Murphy are no longer an essentially hand made, American shoe. They used to be and were good shoes. Now they are factory made, and no better than any other mass-market shoe.