Dressy-Semi casual boots under 250$?
Hi everyone!
As part of my overhaul and glow up - I was going to buy shoes for casual usage as well. Some of my friends suggested sneakers like AF1 (yes they are comfortable) - but I'm not ready to spend a lot of time on the aftercare of it.
That brought my attention to "What if I just use some nice looking boots?"
Going through a fashion subreddit here in India, a person suggested Chelsea Boots.
Currently my wardrobe consists of:
1) 2 Regular-fit Jeans (Black and Dark Blue)
2) Regular-fit/formal trousers (Gray, Black)
3) Button down polos (White, Black)
4) T-shirts (White, Black)
5) Overshirts/Jackets (Black denim, gray cotton)
6) Shoes - I know it's a tragedy but I only have 2 shoes, running shoes - New Balance 880v12 (my daily use), Adidas Adizero SL (For running and gym)
I also have a Gray suit coming in (I do plan to buy an oxford too though - haven't yet)
I had a few questions:
1) Which color would you say is most versatile for the above? Black or Dark Brown? This would be my first pair of boots
2) Should I go with a Chelsea Boot design or would something else be more suitable with the above info? I definitely do not want a leather sole - the terrain here would ruin it.
3) Any specific brands to avoid here? I do see Clarks, Aldo, Hush Puppies, Steve Madden from my initial research that sell boots here (could be more that I'm not aware of)
My budget is 250$, location is India (Importing US made boots would add 60% tax here which is a huge pain sadly)
Durability and longevity of the product is pretty important to me (hence why I'm not spending the same amount on sneakers too)
Thanks in advance!
As part of my overhaul and glow up - I was going to buy shoes for casual usage as well. Some of my friends suggested sneakers like AF1 (yes they are comfortable) - but I'm not ready to spend a lot of time on the aftercare of it.
That brought my attention to "What if I just use some nice looking boots?"
Going through a fashion subreddit here in India, a person suggested Chelsea Boots.
Currently my wardrobe consists of:
1) 2 Regular-fit Jeans (Black and Dark Blue)
2) Regular-fit/formal trousers (Gray, Black)
3) Button down polos (White, Black)
4) T-shirts (White, Black)
5) Overshirts/Jackets (Black denim, gray cotton)
6) Shoes - I know it's a tragedy but I only have 2 shoes, running shoes - New Balance 880v12 (my daily use), Adidas Adizero SL (For running and gym)
I also have a Gray suit coming in (I do plan to buy an oxford too though - haven't yet)
I had a few questions:
1) Which color would you say is most versatile for the above? Black or Dark Brown? This would be my first pair of boots
2) Should I go with a Chelsea Boot design or would something else be more suitable with the above info? I definitely do not want a leather sole - the terrain here would ruin it.
3) Any specific brands to avoid here? I do see Clarks, Aldo, Hush Puppies, Steve Madden from my initial research that sell boots here (could be more that I'm not aware of)
My budget is 250$, location is India (Importing US made boots would add 60% tax here which is a huge pain sadly)
Durability and longevity of the product is pretty important to me (hence why I'm not spending the same amount on sneakers too)
Thanks in advance!
