Black boots recommendations?

[kilted_brewer]

Okay, mostly I'm a brown leather guy, but for some kilts, I've got to accessorize with black and need some boots. I tried Doc Martens, and while they fit me for shoes and sandals, they didn't for boots (and they only come in whole sizes, though they're starting to do half sizes, the rep on the phone told me). What do you all wear in a black boot?

[McMurdo]

I like my Caterpillar boots.

[KiltedBill]

Skechers seem to fit me well. I have three or four pair of Skechers right now. The kilt boots are Mariner Pilots. They're semi-chunky while still comfortable and not too heavy compared to others, and no steel-toe.

[Arlen]

I can get half size Docs here in the U.K, but I am a big fan of hiking boots.
I like Northwest territories, Merrell and North face.

[Ayin McFye]

I think it all depends on the look you're going for. Doc Martens or similar style boots are good for just casual, but I have a few friends that go for the more punk look and they were their 20 hole knee high boots and it looks good on them.

[dpseadvr]

Go get the Oakley tactical boots we get them issued so I don't know about cost but they are the most comfertable boots I have ever owned and you can get them in wide.

[Clockwork John]

I wear docs. I have 10-hole capped steel toe for a punk/skinhead look, and a pair of 8-hole soft toe that are a little dressier. The steeltoe Docs have a roomier toe box, so you might be able to go a half size smaller in steel toe, which would compensate for the fact that you need a half size... but no promises. Try before you buy.

[thescot]

You can always go to an Army/Navy surplice store and find a good pair of combat boots. They're not pretty, but they're black and functional, and they do come in widths (if you are willing to look really hard for narrows like I wear). Also, they'll shine up kind of dressy of rough up kind of . . .un-dressy.

They're not exacty cheap, but compared to name brand stuff, they're a steal. And they'll last forever.

[mkmound]

You can always go to an Army/Navy surplice store and find a good pair of combat boots. They're not pretty, but they're black and functional, and they do come in widths (if you are willing to look really hard for narrows like I wear). Also, they'll shine up kind of dressy of rough up kind of . . .un-dressy.

They're not exacty cheap, but compared to name brand stuff, they're a steal. And they'll last forever.

Second this . . . although you may find a good deal on sale. Couple of weeks ago, I found a pair of Viet Nam jungle-style boots (mesh uppers) for around $22!! They're a little wide, since I have narrow feet, but I plan on putting a pair of the gel insoles in them to take up the width and add cushion. (If you wear a half-size, you could also use the same approach in getting the larger size and using insoles, plus maybe thick socks, to take up the difference.)

[thescot]

[QUOTE=mkmound;426584]Second this . . . although you may find a good deal on sale. Couple of weeks ago, I found a pair of Viet Nam jungle-style boots (mesh uppers) for around $22!! They're a little wide, since I have narrow feet, but I plan on putting a pair of the gel insoles in them to take up the width and add cushion. . . .QUOTE]

I feel your pain. But you can get those really great jungle boots (like we used to wear in the "old Corps") in narrow widths if you look hard. I have a pair of 14 N, and they are great to wear for anything once they're broken in .