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Desert Boots for under $100

March 23, 2010 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Desert Boots – Guess Alexi $98.00 | U.O. Desert Boot – $58.00 | Steve Madden – $53.21

The problem a lot of guys have with desert boots is that they’re so… plain.  The most classic version, the Clark’s Original Desert Boot, is a brown suede upper, brown suede laces, and a totally plain outsole.  Terrific for some, completely and totally 100% blah for others.  They’re about as close to wearing paper bags on your feet as it gets.

But they’re comfortable, they’re the current choice of casual footwear for stylish guys, and if James Bond can wear em’, so can the rest of us.

Here’s the best three not-too-boring pairs you can find for under $100

Guess Alexi Desert Boot – $98.00

C'mon.  Even if you don't like Desert Boots, tell me you wouldn't wear these...
C'mon. Even if you don't like Desert Boots, tell me you wouldn't wear these...

The sole has more of a classic shoe feel, the stitching has contrasting layers, and the pieces of suede come together perfectly.  The desert boot even the desert boot hater would love to wear.

Urban Outfitters Desert Boot – $58.00

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Not so bland. Strangely inexpensive.

Is the pre-chipped outsole kinda lame?  A bit.  But for under $60 you can deal with it.  Corded laces, rivets, and contrast stitching make it stand out just enough.

Steve Madden Daiton Boot – $53.21

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Almost half the price of Clarks. Kinda like the interior detail.

Steve Madden doing what Steve Madden does best.  Tons of color options (Blue Suede?) at half the price.

Some guys still probably won’t totally embrace the casual footwear choice of the moment, but at for under $100 these three non-bland versions of the desert boot might make a believer out of some of the doubters.

Filed Under: Clothing, Shoes Tagged With: Desert Boots under $100, Guess Desert Boot, James Bond Footwear, Non boring Desert Boot, Steve Madden Desert Boot, Stylish Casual Shoes, Urban Outfitters Shoes

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