I cannot stand breakin process, I always put in orthodontic insoles and they always certainly make them feel better.

Dress boots I like quick lace. Custom made go with indo recommendation.

Redwing iron ranger etc hard to find good deals around.

Or you can hunt down AE.
http://www.shoebank.com/FactorySecondInven...&DIM=D&SIZE=100

Or try wolverine 1000 mile
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/wolverine...-prod-prod9721R

Or new brands - smaller brands
http://thursdayboots.com/collections/boots
https://www.bostonbootco.com
http://kendalhyde.com

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 25 2015, 08:22 AM

I own a cheap wolverine 1883 made in Portugal for usd$12 on sale. No removal insole.

Not removal just size up to add, if u interested do some research. The joy is in the hunting don't want to rob u off the fun

Lol... I know ppl who bought redwing at usd$50 and those iron ranger for usd$100.

Key is you got to visit the factory at the right occasion

Google! The fun is the research, enjoy
http://www.styleforum.net/t/315339/red-win...erine-1000-mile

Well priced over usd$700 different market from red wing
If u looking at such prices I am sure not hard to recommend
http://viberg.com/collections/footwear?page=2

Iron ranger maybe around 1200.
Not sure what timberlands u got but in general they cost more.

Timberlands are glue constructed while redwing are Goodyear welt
Timberland made in China, red wing made in USA

Breakin - not shoe trees. Shoe tree is used to maintain shape
Read up
http://www.theshoesnobblog.com/2012/07/bre...st-30-days.html

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 26 2015, 11:17 AM

Timberland markup really high in Asia not really worth the money.
My winter timberland boots only cost me usd$50+, north face also around that price.

At times Kickstarter can find good deals on boots, but not many enjoy the long wait

CHUKKA style? Wolverine 1000 having a chukka sale.


I dig this style, nice price


This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 26 2015, 11:03 PM

Read. Only the 1000 mile USA made, 1883 all Portugal made.
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2890961/all

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 26 2015, 11:13 PM

big waste if U don't wear it...
but here they see no issue to wear it to the boardroom
http://www.mensjournal.com/style/shoes/tir...-boots-20130207

buy something like this
http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info...d=6&shoeid=7355
http://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/mens-sho...or=6043#start=5


This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 28 2015, 09:35 PM

Get one made in China or Portugal or Dominican Republic and price will be lower. Made in USA, UK, Spain with leather made in developed countries pay up!

Goodyear welt in general also cost more, you can replace sole when it wear out. Your timberland, sole worn out means throw away shoes.


Read
http://www.primermagazine.com/2014/spend/u...stich-cementing

Learn to buy online and you can get deals such as
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/frye-walt...-prod-prod9143J

Or try buying new brands these starts at usd$199, they do ship internationally
http://thursdayboots.com/collections/boots
http://thursdayboots.com/pages/faq

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 29 2015, 09:21 PM

Sorry don't own one, but read around for reviews

Own cheap timberland and north face for snow
Wolverine 1883 and a cheap Cole Hann for daily abuse.
Also have that Brooklyn boots
Timberland and red wing safety boots
Just score that Allen Edmonds.

Hope next year can find some red wing mock toe and stuff in their annual tent sale. See if pal willing to help me out.

If u like European style try. These are GYW made in China and finished in Spain iirc. High QC. A lot of fans.
https://www.meermin.es/catalogo.php?idFamilia4=5

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 30 2015, 02:00 AM

U did say u be working at office and most of the time be dressy.

Such style also rugged
http://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/mens-sho...r=1713#start=12

My 1883 comes with rubber sole
Check out other style
http://www.wolverine.com/US/en/mens-1883-boots-shoes/

Get a Chippewa maybe same price as your timberland
http://www.amazon.com/Chippewa-Mens-Rugged...p/dp/B0036VN958

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 30 2015, 12:10 PM

below made in USA with rubber sole if you like the style.
Original price $385 after discount $156
This has a 35% off code CYBERDEAL
https://www.brooklynboot.com/product/31

This post has been edited by patryn33: Dec 1 2015, 08:18 AM

sagara boots still over US$200, MTO ones starts US$255.

other welt not considered?
http://mydenimlife.com/blog/construction2/


some suggestion here
https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comme...ot_buying_guide

This post has been edited by patryn33: Dec 2 2015, 11:57 PM

Eastland not Goodyear but storm welt
http://www.eastlandshoe.com/product/mobile...mber+up+boot.do

Sale at usd$75
https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/...olor=Dark+Brown

These too
http://www.goldenfoxfootwear.com/boots/moc-toe/6-inch.html/

This post has been edited by patryn33: Dec 3 2015, 12:14 PM

Last time is how many years ago?
They were at such price iirc in 2013.

2012 already 200 maybe with 40 shipping
http://www.styleforum.net/t/321619/sagara-...om-indonesia/60

Sale is good! Any idea when those sale?