The Bore Men's Style Thread for Patriotic Joggers, etc. NOW FEATURING UNDERCUTS

[The Business]

I thought maybe a thread like this would be a good idea for general style questions, observations, and purchases. That will keep some clutter out of WDYB/Show us your photo/Random Talk.

FM, since you are the resident boot expert, which of these two boots do you like better? I need something primarily for motorcycling, but also for not looking stupid off a bike. For that reason, these race-style boots are out:



I'm thinking more along the lines of something like these:



or maybe these: (I actually had a pair similar to this back when we used to wear black boots in the military)



I actually like the brown color a bit better as it's a bit more classic, but since my other riding gear (jacket, gloves, and even my bike) are black, I'm not sure if brown boots would go.



Thoughts? Any other suggestions? This is open to anyone, not just FM.

[Robo]

I prefer the lace-ups, mostly because the other pair appears to be square-toed.  Not crazy about the shape, though.

[Mr. Gundam]

Cardigans, ties, jeans and Chuck Taylors.

[Robo]

I really like these, especially the brown, but HDs official stuff tends to be viciously marked-up and there are no reviews, so buyer beware.  Not sure what your price range is.



http://www.zappos.com/product/7902211/color/3 

[tiesto]

I'm anything but an expert on fashion... but I think the second pair you posted looks good for casual riding, and third pair for something a bit more "formal", like if you're taking your bike to work or something.

[Fifstar]

I like the laced boots better, the other pair looks a bit gimmicky imo. Lower pair will never be out of fashion.

[Mr. Gundam]

Chuck Taylors are gross and not for riding motorcycles.

I didn't realize this was a motorcycle thread. I thought it was about fashon in general. 

[Mr. Gundam]

I've been wearing Chucks since I was a kid. I don't care if they're trendy or not. I love 'em.

[Mr. Gundam]

I wouldn't say they're trendy, they've been popular like my entire life! but I do prefer vans my self, lace up or slip on I love em

They were popular long before we were even born.

[Mr. Gundam]

I've got a pait of low Chucks, but I prefer the high tops. Only wear them with long pants, though. They look funny as hell on hipsters wearing them with shorts.

[Mr. Gundam]

From those three get the third pair.  The second pair looks like you need an Ed Hardy shirt and decalled jeans.

[Robo]

Those Red Wings are really nice.

Never much of a fan of white/off-white casual sneakers.  They make me feel like Jerry Seinfeld no matter what I pair them with. 

I bought a pair of these Chuck Taylor bitches recently.



Basic style, but lacks the gaudy white toe cap, the "All Star" is hidden on the back and has a pretty unique texture.  Satisfies a need for jeans/t-shirt sneaks in the spring and summer, and only $44.

[Himu]

Lacoste makes better canvas shoes.

[Mr. Gundam]

Never much of a fan of white/off-white casual sneakers.  They make me feel like Jerry Seinfeld no matter what I pair them with. 

They look like something you'd wear on a boat. In a J Crew catalog.

[Human Snorenado]

Brown boots with a primarily black wardrobe is just kind of ugly.  If you mix it up a bit then they're fine.  And yes, either the 3rd pair you listed or the Red Wings are the way to go.

Also, Chucks are terrible due to the fact that they offer no arch support.

[Himu]

Chuck's are the most uncomfortable shoes I've ever owned. How the fuck did Rocky train in them?

[Robo]

I put a pad in mine. 

[Mr. Gundam]

Chuck's are the most uncomfortable shoes I've ever owned. How the fuck did Rocky train in them?

Forget Rocky. NBA players wore them for years.

I have flat feet, so Chucks have never given me a problem. I wouldn't wear them to go running or anything, though.

[Madrun Badrun]

Ya I like the Redwing Iron rangers too.  They also have a completely rubber sole, which is nice.  (Mine are RW Beckmens).  Note they don't go as high as the actual motorcycle boots you posted so you have less protection if that's what you are after. 

these are on similar lines

http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/15080-red-wing-9016-beckman
http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/18159-wolverine-w05299-1000-mile
http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/mens/wolverine
http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/12744-grenson-5032-02-sharp

price is canadian so don't freak.   Also www.revolveclothing.com gives a 30% discount to first time customers and they sell iron rangers.

Also I find black boots often tend to be either to tacky or to military, which may be fine with you, but brown with a lot of black my clash, especially if the brown is wrong.

[Dickie Dee]

Thinking about biting on these Red Wings on ebay...



What say you bore? (don't mind if they're a little worked in, like 'em like that)

[Human Snorenado]

I personally am not a fan of buckles like that (think it makes dudes look either fey or douchey) but if you think you can pull it off go for it.

[Dickie Dee]

I personally am not a fan of buckles like that (think it makes dudes look either fey or douchey) but if you think you can pull it off go for it.

I get what you're saying, I don't think they look gauche and are a bit interesting without being laughable. Most of that would be covered by the pant cuff so I think it's only a hint of fey/douchy, but combined with a relatively tame outfit I think it'd be ok.

[Madrun Badrun]

I can't say I like how thick the monkstrap is nor the toe shape but if they are cheap and you like them then why not.

[pickle]

Not my picture, but I own a pair of these:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JT43ZNYv3Mk/Sm2pbULe7-I/AAAAAAAAPko/PdWftk4bpUs/s1600-h/6.JPG

[etiolate]

I want to at least try this combo on some day: boots + belt buckle + jeans + flannel shirt + double breasted jacket

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Vans > Chucks

Everytime.

[Madrun Badrun]

Really?  And I took you for a purple velvet hipwaiters kind of man.

[Madrun Badrun]

Your uncle probably dude-fucked in that jacket.

[Reb]

I have no real fashion sense, I admit it. My idea of dressing up is sports jerseys or band t-shirts plus jeans and sneakers. Any sort of hat plus flannal or leather jackets depending on the weather.

I think I look good in a suite, although I never wear one unless I'm specifically told to do so.

I think you would look best in a presidential suite.

[Huff]

How often do you wear tie clips with ties? All the time? I just inherited a bunch of these and cuff links from my grandfather.

[Huff]

Sorry to hear about your grandfather, Huff, but congratulations on the great inheritance. I wish I owned some "vintage" tie bars and cuff links! I think tie bars are a great accessory and I can't think of anytime they would be inappropriate. At the same time, they are virtually never necessary. I would wear them as often as you please.

Didn't mean to imply he just died (been 15+ years). I just recently received them. Boring story of family drama on my dad's side.

The tie bars are very nice and classy, but the cuff links are anything but. I'll post some pictures of them eventually. Also got a cool pocket watch that I'd like to get repaired one day.

[Dickie Dee]

I remember I got this perfect shirt, amazing material great cut and tailoring, tried it on and it fit me to a T. It seriously made my day. But then I noticed there were no buttons on the cuffs and it slowly dawned on me that it was meant to have cuff links.

I did wear it for a bit, but used paperclips as cufflinks 

[Madrun Badrun]

 

[brawndolicious]

Can you get one with black soles?

[Madrun Badrun]

I like them.  I was seriously thinking about getting these at some point which are very similar  http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/18452-fluevog-bbc-m-blk-radio-bbc

I don't like black wingtips but thats a rather personal opinion.  I like the soles.

[Dickie Dee]

I like them.  I was seriously thinking about getting these at some point which are very similar  http://www.gravitypope.com/shoes/product/18452-fluevog-bbc-m-blk-radio-bbc

I don't like black wingtips but thats a rather personal opinion.  I like the soles.

That label names their whole line after public broadcasting?? how odd

[MyNameIsMethodis]

do any of you gentlemen wear cardigans

[Robo]

Wearing a cashmere cardigan right now, bruh.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

what color, I accidentally ordered a black one and was too lazy to send it back so i'm not sure exactly what to wear under it

[Robo]

It's black—just wear something light under it.  You can do anything from a v-neck tee to a button up.  Try a pastel.  Might want to stick with dark pants, however.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

thanks m8

[nudemacusers]

do any of you gentlemen wear cardigans

Of course we aren't monsters

[tiesto]

Can't read that, do you have a bigger pic?

[Robo]

It's just saying you shouldn't wear brown shoes with a black suit, which isn't entirely true anyway unless you're attending a formal event.  You can wear brown shoes with anything.

[Madrun Badrun]

I even wear them with a sundress and a stap-on.  Brown shoes are versatile. 

[Himu]

Never wear the same color shoe as your pants.

[Himu]

I should have said it is my personal rule for mensware. Black on black lacks pop, is overly conservative, and aesthetically bland. You only need look at the image you posted to see what I'm talking about.

Matching colors in general is pretty blah. To me it is hard to pull off without looking unoriginal. Use complementaries. That nicca in that pic is wearing a black suit with black tie and shoes. Lemme guess, also black socks? Zzz.

How about black suit, yellow shirt, blue tie, blue socks, brown shoes. Much better.

[Himu]

The ladies are blessed in that their main stay fashion isn't fucking funeral wear. But I dont mind those suits for the girls that are black on black probably because the shirts. The collars are very trendy, and despite being s timeless fashion, always looks refreshing. Can't same the same thing for men suits.

[nudemacusers]

black suit + brown shoes looks bad 99.9% of the time*. this is all I will say at the moment.

*Especially if it's flat worsted suiting and plain dark brown calfskin.

[Himu]

No. You have bad opinions on this. "Fashion" is expensive and fleeting. Style is timeless. Style is all about appropriateness.

You twisted my use of the word fashion.

"Timeless" is boring. Let's wear the same thing for 50 years!

Black on black is fine depending on the setting. Some business settings require it, and of course, funerals. But I fail to see how wearing colors that aren't fucking neutrals = fashion and expensive. I didn't say dress up in a zoot suit. Just stop wearing boring ass colors and color matching your shit.

[Himu]

Let me guess Biz. You are dressed in a black suit, with a black tie, with a shirt shirt, black socks, and black shoes RIGHT NOW aren't you?

black suit + brown shoes looks bad 99.9% of the time*. this is all I will say at the moment.

*Especially if it's flat worsted suiting and plain dark brown calfskin.

Naw. It depends on a lot of factors, mostly shade.



and



are two completely different kinds of "browns"

[nudemacusers]

Yes, but a light brown of that nature won't "pop" more against black than it would against midnight blue or even a lighter shade or blue/grey. And those dark brown shoes have a bad shape and nobody should wear them anyway.

Don't think I'm against eye gouging pop or anything I have silver and glow in the dark sneaks heh.

[Himu]

You're right. But I don't think it's like, as big an offense as some make it out to be. I think dark brown on black isn't necessarily tailored for pop. It's made for formality without having the traditionalist approach of going all black. But more than that, if you can sneak in a blue shirt, for instance...




That's a good look.

I think it'd really work. It depends on the colors you're wearing, I think. brown shoes with a white shirt and black tie? Naw.



Naw.

But of course, I'm big on blue suits anyways. It has the formality of a black suit, but has pop and goes with a myriad of colors that enhance that pop (like brown).






Maybe my perspective is different because I have brown skin, but browns and orange bring out my skin tone.

navy suits

[nudemacusers]

Yeah if you have dark skin it's pretty much a flip; I remember a Nigerian dude in our office wearing a black pinstripe suit with a lime green shirt and looking ballin and not one bit unnatural/try hard. You see this on Sunday at black churches, too.

[Himu]

Every man should own a navy suit

[nudemacusers]

And leopard print socks

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[Himu]

[nudemacusers]

I thought black persons liked animal prints

[Himu]

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!

[MyNameIsMethodis]

leopard print is something a girl shoudl be wearing not a man