Incoming - Taft Boots

[JParm]

Obviously not something I'm going to be wearing everyday but definitely a pair to punch up a bland outfit from time to time.

First experience with Taft and I usually don't spend $250 on shoes (I enjoy the sale rack!), but for a truly unique pair of boots that are handmade in Spain, I just had to splurge.

Initial thoughts are that these are high quality; the stitching is tight and the materials are excellent. These look even better than I had expected and they feel great out of the box.

Any other Taft fans out there, or fans of other direct-to-consumer boots?

[smym18]

I've been trying to find a nice pair of brown boots for a while and came across Taft. How do they run? Large?

[JParm]

Originally Posted by smym18

I've been trying to find a nice pair of brown boots for a while and came across Taft. How do they run? Large?

I would say they run about a half size bigger than what I would expect. I'm usually a 9 in Nike running shoes and an 8 in dress shoes / boots.

I ordered these in 8's and they're a bit bigger than expected, but I just threw some insoles in there and they fit perfectly fine now. I don't think a 7 would've fit me better.

I will say this - I have a few pairs of regular brown boots (Timberland, Superdry, Zara even), and I wouldn't spend $250 just to get the Taft name. I think you can find quality boots at the $150 price point. HOWEVER, if they have a unique style that you wanted (like what I purchased), then I think it's well worth the cost for the boots.

[derekhayden]

Thanks for making me spend $235 on a Tuesday morning. I am going to grab the loafers in this pattern. Those boots are sweet. I am not normally a boot guy, but this may change my mind.

[JParm]

Originally Posted by derekhayden

Thanks for making me spend $235 on a Tuesday morning. I am going to grab the loafers in this pattern. Those boots are sweet. I am not normally a boot guy, but this may change my mind.

Awesome! They're just so different; I knew I had to have them.

[JasoninDenver]

Please tell me those are for your wife!

[JParm]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Please tell me those are for your wife!

Why, because they have flowers on them? Step your style game up, my man!

[Andad]

OMG they are sooooo......cute.

[JParm]

Originally Posted by directioneng

OMG they are sooooo......cute.

Haha

[1William]

Interesting boots. I will check them out.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Haha

They could look ok on a Bimota.

[SearChart]

Cool boots! Congrats

[brandrea]

Very nice.

I think they look great and I can see how they suit your sense of style from photos I’ve seen of you and your wife

[JParm]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Very nice.

I think they look great and I can see how they suit your sense of style from photos I’ve seen of you and your wife

Thanks for the kind words! I know these aren't going to be to everyone's taste, but they're definitely quality and they have some other boots / dress shoes that are more tempered in style that are interesting.

[smym18]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

I would say they run about a half size bigger than what I would expect. I'm usually a 9 in Nike running shoes and an 8 in dress shoes / boots.

I ordered these in 8's and they're a bit bigger than expected, but I just threw some insoles in there and they fit perfectly fine now. I don't think a 7 would've fit me better.

I will say this - I have a few pairs of regular brown boots (Timberland, Superdry, Zara even), and I wouldn't spend $250 just to get the Taft name. I think you can find quality boots at the $150 price point. HOWEVER, if they have a unique style that you wanted (like what I purchased), then I think it's well worth the cost for the boots.

https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/p...=FADED%20BROWN

I went with those. If they don't work out there's a pair of Tafts I'd like to try.

[JParm]

Originally Posted by smym18

https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/p...=FADED%20BROWN

I went with those. If they don't workout there's a pair of Tafts I'd like to try.

Those look good! That's what I'm saying though; why spend $250-275 on a pair when you can get great quality at about $100 less? They all look pretty similar.

I would only make the jump for things that are very specific to Taft, such as the boots that I bought or even these:

https://taftclothing.com/collections...t-boot-in-camo

[EndlessEight]

Been seeing this in my Insta feed.

Really like these:



That said, Allen Edmonds is my go to for this kind of stuff.

[JParm]

Originally Posted by EndlessEight

Been seeing this in my Insta feed.

Really like these:



That said, Allen Edmonds is my go to for this kind of stuff.

Haha, those are the ones I linked to in my response before yours. I kind of like them too!

[BigAppleBill]

I dig the flower boots! Wish I could pull off this look, but I’m just too nerdy. Would definitely be a fashion overreach for me. Kudos to you for going for it!

[wear4l]

That's a very unique boot, wear it well.

[Therolexboyz]

Very very interesting

[EndlessEight]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Haha, those are the ones I linked to in my response before yours. I kind of like them too!

Lol. Great taste.

I try to avoid clicking links so I missed it.

[andyxxx]

OP - they look great.

I don't know if this company export to USA. I have three pairs of shoes/boots and love them

https://www.jeffery-west.co.uk/jeffe...collection.asp

[austinp]

I wish I could pull those boots off. I'm definitely not cool enough.

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[kearez]

Ive been looking at Taft when the Jude boot in Tonal comes back into stock I’ll be buying them. So far I’ve heard great things about them.