Hey there, I've been lurking for a while now, but now that I've decided I want some fall/winter boots I would like your help.
I thought I had settled on the Frye Walter, but now I'm not so sure anymore. I found this ebay deal ($200 + $30 shipping to Europe, sound good?), but the RW IR and wolverine 1k also appeal to me greatly. The iron ranger for the more rugged look and durability (I would like the boots to last me a long time); I think the 1ks are just really elegantly styled and then tan colour is really nice. The 1k and Iron Ranger will probably cost me about 60 dollars more looking at deals I can find on ebay. I need two want these really bad to make the investment (although, if they're gonna last me a lifetime, 60 dollars is not that much)
Alden boots are beyond my budget; Chippewas I don't find particularly attractive. If you have any other suggestions, please shoot.
I need them to be able to deal with a fair amount of rain and on occasional day of snow (Snow here means snow slush with salt and dirt mixed in)
I'll be wearing them with jeans or a range of chinos (beige, blue, green cord)
As far as sizing goes, I'm usually a 10, and have somewhat wide feet. From what I've read, pretty much everyone thinks for red wings you should size down a number. For the Wolverines reviews seem less unanimous: some say it's true to size, other's say half a size large, while the next may say they are sized like red wings.
What about the Frye, are they true to size?
And can you give a recommendation considering the width of my feet? I don't mind breaking in shoes, but I don't want the leather to be bulging out on the sides.
That may have been a lot to read, but I hope you guys can help me out.
Thanks!
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