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Steal the Style – Ralph Lauren Ransley Boot

September 2, 2010 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Ralph Lauren Ransley Boot – $495.00 | Palladium Pampa Hi Leather – $85.00

With work boot/blue collar/lumberjack style making a full blown renaissance, it’s not too surprising that Ralph Lauren is offering a $500 made in Italy luxury boot that will be worn by men who wouldn’t know what to do with an axe in their hands.  But the fact that a high end designer has made an almost virtual copy of a widely available and much cheaper alternative is something of note.

Would Ferrari make a knock off of the new Ford Fiesta?  Probably not.  But hey, Porsche does make an SUV.

The cheaper alternative is made by Palladium.  And they’re the company that invented this style of leather, canvas, and rubber sole desert boot.  Originally made for the French Foreign Legion, the rubber bottoms were durable enough for a lot of marching, and the canvas sides let the wearer’s feet breathe.

The pair you see at the top of the page is the all leather version and available for $85.00.  Want something that’ll breathe better?  Go with the Pampa Hi Canvas for $55.00.  Or if you want the direct canvas/leather combination that has inspired the R.L. Ransley, the new Pampa Hi II is also now available for $75.00:

Palladium at ShopStyle

Filed Under: Shoes Tagged With: boot, Canvas Boot, Desert Boot, Palladium, Ralph Lauren

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Comments

  1. harry says

    September 2, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    I got excited because I thought this would be good for winter. I’m still looking for a deal on a good winter boot for the upcoming season.

  2. Chris says

    September 2, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Joe these boots are awesome man!

  3. Sabir P says

    September 2, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    The hi leather Palladium’s are nice. I do enjoy the contrast canvas and leather from RL, however; the Palladium look a bit cleaner without the extra material. Good find.

  4. MickyO says

    September 2, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Trying to figure out what I would wear these with.

  5. Sabir P. says

    September 4, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    @MickyO; To me the best option would be a khaki pant or a raw denim. This will give to different looks, but, it will compliment the colors and fabrics.

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