good country shoes?

[Joshua]

As a wearer of Docs for years, and now a fan of the "Docs For Life" deal where they have a warranty for the life of the wearer (even against wear and tear), similar to the "LL Bean" rule. Plus they are just dang comfortable. The 1461's are the 3-eyed shoe...

http://www.drmartensforlife.com/for-...61-3-eye-shoe/

[English Bloke]

I'd second the vote for Docs as well, A fantastic shoe in my opinion.

Re: Samuel Windsor. After a bit of digging, they come under a UK based BVG Airflo group umbrella which also includes a company called Clifford James Shoes. These are not good quality (I speak from experience). I'd forget about that link if I were you.

[Dale Seago]

I just ordered a pair of these from Timberland today:

http://shop.timberland.com/product/i...uctId=10787512

Not planning to use them for seriously rugged hiking/camping, but for kilted country strolls and other casual wear.

[longhuntr74]

I just ordered a pair of these from Timberland today:

http://shop.timberland.com/product/i...uctId=10787512

Not planning to use them for seriously rugged hiking/camping, but for kilted country strolls and other casual wear.

We need to quit having these shoe threads. All this leather is driving me crazy!! I'm addicted. Nice shoes Dale...thanks for sharing.

[Joshua]

I just ordered a pair of these from Timberland today:

http://shop.timberland.com/product/i...uctId=10787512

Not planning to use them for seriously rugged hiking/camping, but for kilted country strolls and other casual wear.

If you have a high instep, Earthkeepers (or any Timberland shoe) is the worst possible thing for you... I had numb toes, pain, etc... from a "wide" pair of Earthkeepers that were even half-sized up for me.

Most people don't have the "Fred Flintstone" foot however, but if you do... don't get Timberlands!

[artificer]

As a wearer of Docs for years, and now a fan of the "Docs For Life" deal where they have a warranty for the life of the wearer (even against wear and tear), similar to the "LL Bean" rule. Plus they are just dang comfortable. The 1461's are the 3-eyed shoe...

http://www.drmartensforlife.com/for-...61-3-eye-shoe/

The only warning I'd give regarding the 1461 For Life (and I LOVE docs) is that it only comes with the DHL sole, and isn't available with the hiking sole.

The DHL sole tends to fill with mud or snow quite quickly, making for a slippery walk when you least want it. It's really a street sole.

[Woodsheal]

I'm cheap and buy lots of footwear from The Sportsman's Guide! Here's a slick pair for a whopping $60.00US:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=688866

And a heavier, darker brown pair for a bit more money:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=398664

[Woot22]

The only warning I'd give regarding the 1461 For Life (and I LOVE docs) is that it only comes with the DHL sole, and isn't available with the hiking sole.

The DHL sole tends to fill with mud or snow quite quickly, making for a slippery walk when you least want it. It's really a street sole.

I too am a huge fan of wearing Doc's with a kilt. To be honest I haven't done so in many years but Doc's were all I used to wear at highland games. Think this image may have just inspired me to purchase another pair. They are actually quite a bit more practical to wear to such events than normal leather soled brogues as inevitable the grass will be wet and muddy from a recent rainfall.

[MacLowlife]

I bought these shoes, with the usual Sierra Trading Post email discount and loved them, right out of the box. But I got them in size 8, which is as small as they come and my usual size. And they are too big. I read somewhere that Eduardo G shoes run a little wide and that may be it, but I tried them with insoles added and they still slipped at the heel. I would have loved to try a 7 or a 7.5.

I worry that they are actually UK sizes, though the website does not say so. If you have a slightly larger foot, I heartily recommend them. The ones I got are almost entirely plain, but they offer a brogued model as well.


http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/3...e-For-Men.html

Thanks, everybody, for the great advice and suggestions.


I do like to trade with STP and these shoes seem to be "worth" that alleged original $250 price.

[sydnie7]

Just ordered a pair of these Rockports for Bob. I've worn the woman's version for years, hope he finds them as comfy and long-wearing.



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