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Three Unique Pairs of Boots, all under $85.00

August 9, 2010 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Odd and Affordable Boots – Fall 2010

For the love of all things that haven’t melted yet… this summer just seems like it’s dragging.  Fall can’t get here soon enough.  Aside from the cooler weather, one of the best parts about autumn is the stashing away of summer footwear and the reemergence of boots.

Just about every guy has black or brown dress boots.  Probably a pair of work or hiking boots as well.  But if you really like boots (and a lot of us do) consider the in-betweens that are a little hard to define.  Like any of these three.  Each easily attainable for under $85.00.
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#1. Dr. Martens Chris Six Eye Boot – $74.05 (reg. $85.00)

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Doc Martens on a diet.

All the Doc with none of the clunk.  A standard Doc Marten boot is the nose tackle of the boot world.  These are more like a free safety.  Sleek and low to the ground with a much slimmer toe.  The white/off white stripe around the edge will be a deal killer for some, but a deal maker for others.
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#2. Urban Outfitters Ritano Wingtip Boot – $78.00

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Not too thick or too thin and far from plain.

Boots, jeans, maybe a sweater, and a tailored blazer is a great cooler weather look.  If you want to go beyond great, find a pair of boots with some sort of classic dress shoe stitch detailing.  Like a cap toe, or in this case, a wingtip.  Still very much a boot but without the bluntness, these look like a major steal for under $80.
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#3. Timberland Original Earthkeepers – $81.90 (reg. $129.95)

About as green as a boot can get.
About as green as a boot can get.

Earthkeepers lean heavily towards work boots, but they’re mainly canvas and pretty low profile.  The name comes from the use of environmentally friendly materials.  Organic cotton, recycled rubber, that kind of thing.  And the price is extremely low for this particular boot.  Can’t say I’ve ever seen them under $90.

(Too weird or not odd enough?  Got a preference or an addition?)

Filed Under: Shoes Tagged With: Boots, casual boots, Dr. Martens, Earthkeepers, inbetween boots, wingtip boots

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Comments

  1. kobefan says

    August 9, 2010 at 3:14 AM

    wow, those urban outfitter ones are the ones ive been looking for!!!!

    Similar to the J shoes one i own, but for so much cheaper.

  2. Sabir P says

    August 18, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    So I on the verge of buying a pair of the Urban Outfitter boots, but I am not sure what pair I want. I am very partial to the brown. What do you guys think?

  3. Joe says

    August 18, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    I’m partial to the black myself but I’m more of a minimalist. You on the other hand, could totally pull off those lighter brown. Assuming this is the same Sabir P that won the Esquire Best Dressed Real Man fan vote. Welcome aboard.

  4. Sabir P says

    August 18, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    This is the same Sabir P. I do like the black pair as well. It’s just one of the fun conflicts to have. I did see them at Aldo as well for $150

  5. MickyO says

    August 29, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    Very surprised you didn’t pick up on these J. Shoes desert boots on American Eagles’ site…

    I bought the brown ones and they’re pretty well constructed and look great for only $60.

  6. Joe says

    August 30, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    @MickyO: Yep, we did back in mid July (click here for the post) they were going for more than double that on the now defunct Martin & Osa website. Glad you found em!

  7. Sabir P says

    August 30, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Hey Guys,

    The Ritano boots are no longer back order.

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