Nordstrom Calibrate Dillon Wingtip Boot – $145.00
Like a great Summer Suit, there’s something about a pair of sturdy and versatile wingtip boots in the fall. Most have character to burn, and they can be dressed up with many of the rough textures we’re seeing now that the weather is cooler. Our search for the best affordable wingtip boots is on, and feel free to send in suggestions via styletip.
Close. Awfully close. But the cigar gets withheld on two counts:
- The eyelets
- The price
Nordstrom’s own Calibrate could be the best affordable department store house brand out there. The design team knows what they’re doing, and these boots are more proof. They’re slim and have zero clunk to their shape. The medallion on the low profile toe is awfully good looking. And despite a slight rubbery feel, the leather is nice, soft, and plenty flexible.
But the reflective/shined up eyelets are the issue. They take a dressed up wingtip boot and give too much of a Doc Marten or motorcycle look. For almost half the price you could get the U.O. Hawkings McGill, which has tonal eyelets that don’t stand out nearly as much.
Picky? Perhaps. But that’s going to be a deal breaker for some.
Made in China and the quality feels pretty solid. Leather is labeled as “Genuine” leather and the sole is branded a similar “Genuine” rubber (nice to know the rubber is, um, genuine.) Seem true to size but might lean half a size big.
Best Wingtip Boot under $100 – Hawkings McGill – $88.00 Now available in black, tan, & a brown suede
Best Dressed Up Wingtip Boot – Italian Made Ciro Lendini Wingtip Boot – $149.00
Toe Shape comparisons. From left: U.O. Hawkings McGill, The Calibrate, and the bulkier L.E.C. Crosby
I get the sense that Topman is a bit too hipstery in general for you folks, but what about these Preston boots?
http://us.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33059&storeId=13051&productId=2671884&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=207585&parent_categoryId=207572&pageSize=20
They were cheaper a few days ago (were 70, now 110)…
I recently purchased a pair of Dr. Scholls “Oren” boots, super comfortable right out of the box and only $89.99, plus 15% off of that price.
I’m looking for a cheap black boot in size 7 (or 6.5 ideally) available in Canada. Got anything for me ?
Aldo has a premium line. Mr. B. Check it out–fur reels; I hate on Aldo regularly, but this Mr. B is the knees of bees. Seen this boot in person. Killin it.
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/men/mr-bs/shoes/85609295-blake/28
Look forward to seeing more reviews on wingtip boots in time for winter!
Review/General SFery here: http://www.styleforum.net/t/266772/mr-bs-blake-boots-vs-grenson-sharp-fred
y’all should have jumped on the Sebago wing tip boot sale on Last Call a few weeks ago. Best recommendation I’ve personally had on dappered.
I picked these up last week–a bit casual, but they’re great for a blustery Friday at work, all the way through going out Friday night. http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=21227624
Still love my Florsheim Gaffneys… Wearing them today
Yes! I got the brown AND black for under $200 total together and love them.
Joe, what products have you been using to care for your Hawkins McGill boots?
Nothing yet, but mine need some of this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00150HRP0/ref=as_li_ss_tl? Probably going to pick some up this afternoon from my local cobbler.
I really like these in the cognac. They might be going on my Christmas wish list….
I really like these in the cognac. They might be going on my Christmas wish list….
Some of these look really nice. Going to the urban website though i saw this guy: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=21010202&navAction=jump&isProduct=true&parentid=MORE%20IDEAS&isProduct=true&cross-sell=true&guide-bn=true
I think it makes the Hawkings look a bit cheap in comparison. Has anyone seen anything a bit more textured like that for <$100 pricing?
Also, I've been looking for a good pair of boots for a while now but have been having some serious problems with the fit. I'm a perfect size 12.5 but have very narrow ankles and so can never seem to find a pair that's comfy. It makes ordering anything online a pretty scary prospect.
Anyone here in a similar situation and manage to find a good pair?
These brown ones are still $70
http://us.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33059&storeId=13051&productId=2671450&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=207585&parent_categoryId=207572&pageSize=20
Finally ordered a pair of these (which appear to be in extremely short supply right now). I can attest to the fact that they run 1/2 a size big. I’ve worn a size 10 since high school, and this is the second pair of shoes / boots in as many weeks that I needed to size down to a 9.5. For a moment, I thought my feet may have started to shrink in my old age, but I have 4 pairs of Cole Haans in a size 10 that still fit perfect (the other pair of shoes I had to size down were Cole Haan). Very glad I was able to purchase these before they sold out.