Casual shoes - jeans

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Posted: 11/7/2014 5:41:33 AM EDT

I don't keep up with fashion and don't give a fuck about it. The only shoes I wear with jeans are black new balance 991s and boots when hiking. I have two pair of nice dress shoes that I wear to work everyday and I would feel like a doush wearing them with jeans even though it could be done just not by me.

I'm looking for a pair of nonfancy shoes that go well with jeans in a yuppy happy hour scene or to dinner at a nice restaurant ( I live in yuppieville). BTW I don't go to happy hours / bars, it's been over a year, but the woman (already posted pics) is dragging me tomorrow night and I also have to go to dinner with her parents Monday. I've met them a thousand times i just can't show up wearing the smelling NBs.

Anyone got anything in mind

new rifle, couple year old jeans and shoes

Posted: 11/7/2014 5:47:56 AM EDT

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Rockports

Posted: 11/7/2014 5:54:23 AM EDT

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cowboy boots would probably suit you much better than boat shoes

Posted: 11/7/2014 5:54:33 AM EDT

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Ecco.

Posted: 11/7/2014 5:57:31 AM EDT

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I have a couple pairs from Sketchers. Kohl's used to have this style made by a few companies before those stupid fucking square toe shoes became popular.

Posted: 11/7/2014 6:08:51 AM EDT

[#5]

How bout a cross between a sneaker and a wingtip? Not too casual, not too dressy.

Ben Sherman Nick

Posted: 11/7/2014 6:10:25 AM EDT

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Clarks

Posted: 11/7/2014 6:10:54 AM EDT

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I have a couple pairs from Sketchers. Kohl's used to have this style made by a few companies before those stupid fucking square toe shoes became popular.

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Fuck Sketchers.

Here ya go OP. You're welcome.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/mens-oiled-leather-wild-boar-mocs-56203.aspx?kw='undefined&processor=content'

Posted: 11/7/2014 6:19:49 AM EDT

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Nothing says class like cobra heads.

Posted: 11/7/2014 6:20:29 AM EDT

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Clarks work for me

Posted: 11/7/2014 6:38:46 AM EDT

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This.

Or, a pair of classic Dan Post, square-toed, hitch-boots. They look great with jeans and, say, a blazer or sport coat - in brown or black.

Posted: 11/7/2014 6:38:51 AM EDT

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Something like a suede chukka boot would work well for your situation. Not the old, tan "crepe sole" hippie shoes, but an updated style with a more tapered toe and better sole materials. For examples, look at the J Crew boots. Not because they are great, but because they have a bunch of models all in one place. John Varvatos also has several stylish chukkas. You don't have to buy a $400.00 pair, but you can get an idea of what gives them a modern look. Otherwise you may end up looking like an out of place college professor. They are comfortable, fine with jeans and a shirt, but still work well with sweater or jacket. If you want something dressier, you could get a smooth leather.

For convenience, I picked out a link from Bloomingdales. It's not any type of endorsement, just an easy to access picture/description of the idea.

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/john-varvatos-star-usa-hipster-chukka-boots?ID=609621&CategoryID=1000046&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DJohn%20Varvatos%26spp%3D13%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D%26spc%3D24

Posted: 11/7/2014 6:44:51 AM EDT

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I wear diesel sneaker style shoes for casual wear with jeans very light very comfortable.

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Posted: 11/7/2014 6:55:15 AM EDT

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Kinda want

Posted: 11/7/2014 6:58:44 AM EDT

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Chukkas

Or I also vote for a nice pair of cowboy boots like someone above mentioned.

ETA: If I only would have read one more post down... Beat.

Posted: 11/7/2014 6:58:44 AM EDT

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I wear the canvas Sperry Topsiders. Very comfortable, and not too fancy, and not too expensive either.

Posted: 11/7/2014 7:06:35 AM EDT

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This or

these: a driving shoe slip-on. Comfortable and they go with jeans or khakis.

Posted: 11/7/2014 7:16:38 AM EDT

[#17]

KEEN

Posted: 11/7/2014 7:16:41 AM EDT

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Something like a suede chukka boot would work well for your situation. Not the old, tan "crepe sole" hippie shoes, but an updated style with a more tapered toe and better sole materials. For examples, look at the J Crew boots. Not because they are great, but because they have a bunch of models all in one place. John Varvatos also has several stylish chukkas. You don't have to buy a $400.00 pair, but you can get an idea of what gives them a modern look. Otherwise you may end up looking like an out of place college professor. They are comfortable, fine with jeans and a shirt, but still work well with sweater or jacket. If you want something dressier, you could get a smooth leather.

For convenience, I picked out a link from Bloomingdales. It's not any type of endorsement, just an easy to access picture/description of the idea.

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/john-varvatos-star-usa-hipster-chukka-boots?ID=609621&CategoryID=1000046&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DJohn%20Varvatos%26spp%3D13%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D%26spc%3D24

I like these.... 200 bucks though and i know nice stuff is expensive.

Pic of them::

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Posted: 11/7/2014 7:20:22 AM EDT

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Chukkas

http://porhomme.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/timberland-chukka-boots-wodehouse-horween-ss-2009.jpg

Or I also vote for a nice pair of cowboy boots like someone above mentioned.

ETA: If I only would have read one more post down... Beat.

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Like these too

Posted: 11/7/2014 7:23:45 AM EDT

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Clarks, chukkas, and here in the PNW light hikers like Salomon or Keens always work. My wife came home with these the other day from Eddie Bauer and there damn comfortable.
EB Link

Posted: 11/7/2014 7:24:14 AM EDT

[#21]

Blundies

Posted: 11/7/2014 7:25:43 AM EDT

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Fuck Sketchers.

Here ya go OP. You're welcome.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/mens-oiled-leather-wild-boar-mocs-56203.aspx?kw='undefined&processor=content'

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I have a couple pairs from Sketchers. Kohl's used to have this style made by a few companies before those stupid fucking square toe shoes became popular.

Fuck Sketchers.

Here ya go OP. You're welcome.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/mens-oiled-leather-wild-boar-mocs-56203.aspx?kw='undefined&processor=content'

Need them tomorrow

Posted: 11/7/2014 7:35:56 AM EDT

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I like my US-made LL Bean/Chippewa Katahdin Iron Works boots. I have both the non-insulated and insulated models. Good 6" boots that are passable with khaki pants if needed. I know jack shit about style, though.

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Posted: 11/7/2014 7:54:28 AM EDT

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Something like a suede chukka boot would work well for your situation. Not the old, tan "crepe sole" hippie shoes, but an updated style with a more tapered toe and better sole materials. For examples, look at the J Crew boots. Not because they are great, but because they have a bunch of models all in one place. John Varvatos also has several stylish chukkas. You don't have to buy a $400.00 pair, but you can get an idea of what gives them a modern look. Otherwise you may end up looking like an out of place college professor. They are comfortable, fine with jeans and a shirt, but still work well with sweater or jacket. If you want something dressier, you could get a smooth leather.

For convenience, I picked out a link from Bloomingdales. It's not any type of endorsement, just an easy to access picture/description of the idea.

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/john-varvatos-star-usa-hipster-chukka-boots?ID=609621&CategoryID=1000046&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DJohn%20Varvatos%26spp%3D13%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D%26spc%3D24

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Yep getting some boots.

I'm going to find a nice pair like that with a thicker sole and a harder toe hopefully. I work about 3-4 miles from a mall with LLbean, nordstroms, eddie bauer, clarkes etc, so I should be set. Watch me leave with nothing though. That mall has been overran by foreigners to the point that it doesn't seem like you are in america. Anyway a lot of good options from everyone, thanks

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Posted: 11/7/2014 7:59:22 AM EDT

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Another vote for Clarks.

Posted: 11/7/2014 8:05:07 AM EDT

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I like Merrell's casual shoes. I currently wear a pair of World Legends.

Posted: 11/7/2014 8:14:08 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/7/2014 8:22:20 AM EDT

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You could try a Palladium "pataugas" style canvas boot. They're what I usually wear with jeans when I'm not wearing sneakers.

As far as boots go, they're very comfortable, and Palladium also makes them in a variety of "non-military" colors. I'm good with OD, but you can get black/brown/red/etc.

Posted: 11/7/2014 10:07:32 AM EDT

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Lol, dude, you're 6th.

Posted: 11/7/2014 10:13:59 AM EDT

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Sketchers are what you're looking for.

Posted: 11/7/2014 10:19:40 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/7/2014 10:20:24 AM EDT

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I wear the canvas Sperry Topsiders. Very comfortable, and not too fancy, and not too expensive either.

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This.

Posted: 11/7/2014 10:30:27 AM EDT

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Look at Olukai shoes. They're based out of Hawaii, and make comfortable footwear

Posted: 11/7/2014 10:32:03 AM EDT

[#34]

Sperrys, Sebagos, Rockports, old-school sneakers like Chucks, Pumas, Adidas, P.F. Flyers, or New Balances, Clark desert boots. Lots of choices.

Posted: 11/7/2014 10:33:51 AM EDT

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yup

Posted: 11/7/2014 10:44:52 AM EDT

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Romeos, any brand.

Posted: 11/7/2014 10:49:11 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/7/2014 10:54:38 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/7/2014 10:57:43 AM EDT

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You could try a Palladium "pataugas" style canvas boot. They're what I usually wear with jeans when I'm not wearing sneakers.

<a href="http://s747.photobucket.com/user/MVolkJ1975/media/Indochine/pataugas.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx116/MVolkJ1975/Indochine/pataugas.jpg</a>

As far as boots go, they're very comfortable, and Palladium also makes them in a variety of "non-military" colors. I'm good with OD, but you can get black/brown/red/etc.

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I washed my OD's ones and they are some sort of mint green now

I dont really like them with jeans though, cargo shorts yeah perfect....jeans not so much

Posted: 11/7/2014 10:57:48 AM EDT

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Dunham Highland Park. Made by New Balance, available in wide widths if needed, and easily polished. I've had 2 pairs and they hold up well for years with daily wear. My local New Balance store has them in stock.

Posted: 11/7/2014 10:58:33 AM EDT

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Born Blast - they come in several colors. Super comfortable. Last a long time.

Posted: 11/7/2014 10:59:52 AM EDT

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I wear Rockports or western boots with jeans for caual when I'm not wearing sneakers.

Posted: 11/7/2014 11:03:12 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/7/2014 11:03:44 AM EDT

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Ecco Seattle Apron Toe Oxfords

These are my daily. Very comfortable.

Posted: 11/7/2014 11:46:59 AM EDT

[#45]

Red Wing 1178 boots. You're welcome

Posted: 11/7/2014 11:52:16 AM EDT

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Chukkas or even a wingtip styled boot. Most of the other suggestions here are something I'd expect my mother to buy on the discount rack for my father to wear.