The Casual Shoe Upgrade – Cool Weather Laceups
Above photo from the extremely well done Nordstrom September Menswear Catalog
Word is not all of you guys are boot guys. So as enjoyable as the Fall Wingtip Boot Search has been (for some) here’s a bone for those that like to show a little sock.
As the weather cools off and the clouds roll in, you’ll want to find something to replace your white canvas sneakers and light suede bucks. The answer is a good pair (or two) of less dressy and more rugged looking laceups. These aren’t shoes you’d climb K2 in but they’re not as dirt averse as dress shoes. Wear em’ with jeans, cords, tweed, and wool. And don’t be afraid of a scuff or two.
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Florsheim Haviland in Crazy Horse Oiled Leather – $127.50
w/ FL2DAY
Florsheim’s newest longwing comes equipped with a tough enough rubber sole. Certainly dressed up but doesn’t need to be babied. Usually $170 without the code. Ships free. Code FL2DAY expires today, Tuesday 9/13 and is good for 25% off everything through Florsheim.
Johnston & Murphy Brennan in Charcoal – $108.00
($138)
Part of a (very) select 20% off fall laceups sale via Endless. Discount shows up at checkout. That also means they ship free and fast, and returns are free too. The charcoal suede isn’t as tough as a leather upper, but the color and standard toe will looke right at home with all sorts of autumn and winter clothes. Nice contrast laces too. Made in Brazil and should be extremely comfortable if they’re similar to the Brennan Wingtip from the summer.
Steve Madden Macreen – $87.20
($109.00)
Part of the same sale at Endless and comes in just over the $100 threshold. Very similar to the Ethin, only this one is a little tougher looking thanks to a lug but not crazy aggressive sole. The cheap price and traction might make them an easy to grab pair for sloppy days.
1901 Mason Wingtip – $99.95
From Nordstrom’s house brand. These have to be built on an almost identical chassis as the 1901 Carl Wingtip. Unilke the Carl, this one comes in a slightly darker color with a much needed medallion on the toe. The plain toe on the Carl made that particular boot blend too much together. Not a bad price at all. Ships and returns free.
1901 Frisco Grey Nubuck Plain Toe – $99.95
Sick of all the wingtip and brogue stuff? Plain nubuck in a versatile grey. No perforations, no extra stitching, no nothing. Just a good looking shoe.
Calvin Klein Adam – $69.99 ($99.00)
Who left the burnishing machine on at the Calvin Klein shoes factory? Looks a little heavy in the online pics. At least they’re real inexpensive, and ship and return free through Piperlime. A risk at best.
Bed Stu Stillwell – $89.90 ($180.00)
Bed Stu is one of those brands that seems perpetually on sale through Gilt/JackThreads/HauteLook etc. They’re on sale via Nordstrmo as well. Burnished leather dresses them down, and the extra cap at the toe finishes the look. Limited sizes and available in black or brown.
Sperry Top-Sider Suede Boat Oxford – $90.00
So you’ve pulled your boat out of the water for the year, yet you can’t let go of your boat shoes. Good thing Sperry is making non spring and summer styles. Still comes with Sperry grip and rawhide style laces.
The Splurge: Allen Edmonds Kiowa – $249.00
Sadly, not part of the Endless 20% off sale. Like a 4-wheel drive dirty Strand. Beware the pics though. The same shoe is for sale on Nordstrom (w/ slower shipping) where the sole looks less rugged & the uppers look lighter.
The Even Bigger Splurge: Allen Edmonds McTavish – $295.00
Could really use a sale on AEs somewhere about now. “Wax infused” leather gives the uppers a tougher looking appearance. Unlike the Kiowa, the sole is leather. So maybe not great for rainstorms.
Are you a believer in the dressed up casual shoe? Or do you just stick to sneakers and loafers? Leave it all below.
The bed stu looks awesome. Too bad the brown is out (at this price),
Apparently the rugged wingtip is a difficult concept to implement. Some of the models nail it (florsheim, AE) others can look kinda cartoonish (SM, CK???). Either way, I can see myself not owning any other type of shoe.
Is the sole on the Florsheim Haviland Dainite? Because from the picture it looks like it very well may be, which would be awesome.
Also, your search for a fall wingtip boot? If these actually are Dainite soles, it’s way over: http://www.florsheim.com/shop/style/12085.html
Florsheim Hawley: brown oiled leather (with more options on their way, I believe), Dainite soles, $127.50 with the coupon posted here (FL2DAY)
Sizes are certainly very limited in the Bed Stu in brown, but it’s not sold out. Yet. Perhaps it’s sold out in your size?
Saw the Hawley the other day, very, very good looking boot.
I think it’s Florsheim’s own, but it’s a welt, not glued on.
Dayum. So many great examples. So few feet.
Re: the McTavish, they will be mine. Oh yes, they will be mine!
Agree. I’ve been waiting on eBay for a pair to hit. I’ve seen some go as high as $200 in new condition.
I just got the Sperry’s and I love them. I previously owned a pair of bed stus and they were some of the poorest quality shoes I have ever owned. They lasted less than a year.
Agree. Great find. I’ve been holding out for the Red Wing 6″ Ranger. Apples and oranges, a different style for sure. But also 2X+ the cost of this Hawley. Hmm..
eBay is where I last purchased my AE’s. I found a brand new pair never worn outside chestnut sanfords for 135$, regular price 325$. Apparently wife purchased for hubby and was wrong size lol. Sounds like and expensive mistake that I just capitalized on!
Just pulled a trigger on the Veblen in rust! Crossing fingers and thanks for the code!
Love the look of that Florsheim!
Here’s a nice pair of Johnston & Murphy shoes at Sierra Trading Post:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/johnston-and-murphy-headley-wingtip-shoes-waxy-distressed-leather-for-men~p~3696m/?filterString=mens-shoes~d~146%2FJohnston-and-Murphy~b~10159%2F&colorFamily=01
Any suggestions for a dresser boot?
Really digging the Sperry’s! They look great.
Cheers,
Ben
I know it’s a different style of Red Wing, but L. L. Bean has a 6″ Moc lookalike: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/65627?feat=629-CL1 The styling was better last year, and they offered a better color that was kind of like Red Wing’s oro russet. It’s been aging beautifully, and looked even better once I applied Grasso to it the first time. Sorry for the digression, but maybe this other boot from L.L. Bean will satisfy your Red Wing Ranger desires: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/57044?feat=65627-ppxs&dds=y
I saw these on clearance at a local DSW for only $30. Not sure how I feel about the red soles on brown bucks, though.
Any opinions?
http://www.zappos.com/product/7677728/color/330586
For some reason, I just can’t get used to the lines on Florsheims.
Wanted the J&M Brennan, no wide sizes. No worries grabbed the Florsheim Hawley instead. Coupon much appreciated Joe!
Just grabbed a pair of brown suede Florsheim Havilands. Twenty-five percent off and free shipping! Thanks guys – just the shoes for some fall traveling!
Or any of the suede MacAlister boots from J.Crew. A bit pricey at $135 though.
Allen Edmonds typically has a sale around the beginning of October.
They are a copy of Clarks Desert Boots. Go for those instead. They are just $100 (less on some sites like Amazon and Zappos) and they are the original. There are some more expensive and better versions, but the Clarks have done the job for a longer time than most.
Joe,
I really want a pair of plain toe Desert boots; ala Clarks however I am looking for smooth brown leather and a more traditional sole. Any chance you can do a story similar to this one for the boot guys?
Great article!
Thanks Steven… Big fan of boots here, so there will be some boots article.
You looking for something like the Cole Haan Paul?
http://www.zappos.com/cole-haan-paul-chukka-t-moro
Somewhat similar, and cheaper from Steve Madden:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/steve-madden-bristole-chukka-boot/3173969
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I am looking for the boot article. Have you seen the new Sperry Top Sider Desert Boot. Pretty sharp looking at a decent price. http://vip.zappos.com/product/7799962/color/325
Just got the SM Macreen’s. Initially the leather was really dry and it looked like someone had smeared black shoe polish across the tips and heel, to add a distressed look. After some heavy application of kiwi wax brown, all was good.