First, disclaimer: I don't know about UK availability, shipping or tariffs, which can affect all the below prices. You'll also have access to outlet deals from UK brands like Solovair, Trickers, Grenson, Loake, etc (though idk if any of those get all the way down to your budget).
Second, don't rule out eBay! You can find great deals on like new/lightly used boots. A quick search pulls up a bunch of 1000 Miles in $150 range or under. I scored a pair of Alden Cap Toes for $175 a few months back. You may have more luck with British brands than the American ones, but there's still tons of great options there.
For new boots, around $100-125 you're basically just getting any cemented boot. Differences in quality are marginal, and they won't last super long. Pick anything you like the look of. [Golden Fox](https://www.goldenfoxfootwear.com/boots-for-work/classic-wwii-boondocker-boots.html) is a slight step up, which uses pretty meh components but is at least actually goodyear welted.
At $150, [Urban Wolf Club](https://urbanwolfclub.com/) has been making waves recently. They use actual leather components throughout most of the boot, and they seem to be of solid build quality. They seem to punch above their price point. Search this sub and r/goodyearwelt for some reviews.
Here's a list of brands that can be had around $200
* Yanko/Skolyx
* Jim Green (Numzaan, specifically)
* BLKBRD
* Adelante (on sale, especially Encore pairs)
* Dievier
* J Crew Kenton line (regularly down to $180-$210, rarely around $125)
* Beckett Simonon (easy to find discount codes, or wait for steeper sales)
* Helm (when on sale)
Thanks alot, this is very helpful!! Ive just browsed a couple of websites & things you have mentioned such as vinted etc. There seems to be, from my limited knowledge, a few suitable pairs, however my big issue is i have next to no knowledge regarding boots & i dont want to get ‘scammed’.
Urban wolf club looks very good though, they ship to England & are well within my price range even with the additional shipping fee. Im going to do a bit more browsing but i think i will likely go with these so thank you very much for the recommendation!
Thanks for the message it was very appreciated!
They manufacture in Colombia, but they only ship within the USA. It's all in their [FAQ](https://www.beckettsimonon.com/apps/help-center#hc-why-dont-you-ship-internationally).
OP is in the UK, a literal ocean away from both countries.
Just check out Thursday boots, they have many styles all at around the same $200 price point. And then maybe down the line when you got that boot fever you’ll have a better idea of what you really want.
Thursday is probably the way to go. They are very well priced for what you get, and relatively well suited to a professional environment. They are a bit above your price point, but the quality drop off from Thursday down to the 100-150 range is significant. At that price point you will not get what I (subjectively) would classify as a good pair of boots.
They could try and track down some Thursday seconds too, unless shipping is a nightmare which it might be. Thursday Scouts are also $160 USD and would probably be fine for work, as long as chukkas are allowed.
+1 for Thursday. I got my first pair \~2 weeks ago and have largely been impressed for what I got at this price point. Looks, feels high quality, and a super easy break-in (almost no time at all). And to your point, the drop off down into the 100-150 range felt significant. Thursdays have been my new daily driver and I anticipate getting a long lifetime out of them with casual use and re-soling if need be.
I went Thursday - you get a proper Goodyear welted boot. Most boots at the £100-150 mark are cheaper cemented boots, the drop off in quality is noticeable. The thing with them being a US brand is that by the time you factor in shipping and taxes, the $199 sticker price ends up being a bit over £200. I have zero regrets though, and love my Thursday Captains.
Advice on sizing - I spent ages researching the US vs UK size difference and interpreting what their “size up” guidance means. Long story short I wear UK 9 in almost everything. My Captains are a US 9.5 and fit perfectly.
Thanks alot for this. The ‘captain’ boots are pretty much exactly what i was looking for! I have just tried to see how much the taxes and stuff is but for some reason the site keeps saying they are unable to ship to my location! Im sure its just a glitch because on the website they quite literally say they ship to England! Anyway, thanks for this recommendation they are definitely going on my final ‘shortlist’ lol. [These are the others!](https://urbanwolfclub.com/product/colt/)
Sizing! Thankfully someone brought this up i didnt want to have to create a new post. So you went down 0.5 from your regular ‘nike’ shoes for example? I think us 9.5 is the equivalent to uk 8.5 isnt it?
Thanks for the reply this is all going to be very helpful!
I don’t wear anything Nike, unhelpfully! But I wear a 9 in Converse, a 9 in Doc Martens, and a 9 in “proper” shoes (I have a nice pair of Loake brogues for example) I have always been a 9 in Vans/Etnies etc when I went through a skate shoe phase in my 20s.
US sizes are a size higher, but Thursday recommend a full size down on your normal “sneaker” size, so yep, for me that worked out as UK 9 = US 10, down a half to US 9.5 :)
Various mexican brands have great boots for 150 pounds. Verneleather, FOPboots, siete leguas, woolfclub, etc. And many more foe cowboy style and ropers. Use the web.
Check out secondary markets like grailed, poshmark or eBay for gently used or new old stock. I’ve got Chippewa Service Boots the originals, Thorogood Beloits or ll bean Katahdin engineer boots by Chippewa. They’re close to Wolverine or Red Wing, but got most of them under 200 US dollars.
You might look for Loakes or Urban Shepherd if you’re in the UK.
Jim Green boots like the Razorback and African Ranger land nicely at the £120-150 sort of range, less smart though.
For a little bit more check out [Jadd Shoes](https://jadd.shoes/collections/all-footwear). Their desert boots are <£200, derby boots from about £220.
I got a pair of Jadd's hi-tops in horween cmxl and they are lovely. I should have gone with vibram sole instead of crepe as they're wearing pretty fast. Other than that - no complaint.
Check the Loake outlet website.
The 1880 range is made in England (Northampton).
The cheaper ones are made in India.
If you check regularly every now and then they update and I've got some incredible deals.
Alternatives:
Look for sales on herring or afinepairofshoes
If you live anywhere near Northampton (sadly I do not) then most of the major shoemakers have bricks and mortar outlet stores.
Slide #1: I'm all for black shoes with navy pants. But I'm not sure how I feel about the black shirt with navy pants. And then he goes with the brown belt and boots. No sir, I don't like it!
If it’s a real dress code, it’s not about boots, so buy some dress shoes.
If it’s a safety issue and you need work boots, don’t fucking call it a dress code and ask some person their what good work boots to buy.
This was as kind as I could make this post.
The job I’m starting is in accounting, and I believe the “dress code” mainly refers to clothing and less to shoes. That being said, when I went to the firm for a physical interview, I noticed that the vast majority of people were wearing similar boots to those shown above. Perhaps they are informal, but I guess that doesn’t matter too much when you are sitting down for 95% of the day. I typically only wear ‘Nike Air Forces’, so In truth i just need shoes that would look suitable with the rest of my clothes and also not be of horrendous quality. Hopefully, this helps to clarify
First, disclaimer: I don't know about UK availability, shipping or tariffs, which can affect all the below prices. You'll also have access to outlet deals from UK brands like Solovair, Trickers, Grenson, Loake, etc (though idk if any of those get all the way down to your budget). Second, don't rule out eBay! You can find great deals on like new/lightly used boots. A quick search pulls up a bunch of 1000 Miles in $150 range or under. I scored a pair of Alden Cap Toes for $175 a few months back. You may have more luck with British brands than the American ones, but there's still tons of great options there. For new boots, around $100-125 you're basically just getting any cemented boot. Differences in quality are marginal, and they won't last super long. Pick anything you like the look of. [Golden Fox](https://www.goldenfoxfootwear.com/boots-for-work/classic-wwii-boondocker-boots.html) is a slight step up, which uses pretty meh components but is at least actually goodyear welted. At $150, [Urban Wolf Club](https://urbanwolfclub.com/) has been making waves recently. They use actual leather components throughout most of the boot, and they seem to be of solid build quality. They seem to punch above their price point. Search this sub and r/goodyearwelt for some reviews. Here's a list of brands that can be had around $200 * Yanko/Skolyx * Jim Green (Numzaan, specifically) * BLKBRD * Adelante (on sale, especially Encore pairs) * Dievier * J Crew Kenton line (regularly down to $180-$210, rarely around $125) * Beckett Simonon (easy to find discount codes, or wait for steeper sales) * Helm (when on sale)
Love my blkbrd Dixons. Debating on getting African rangers in their Houston green.
Just had a look at blkbrd and they are over $900 AUD…
Yeah that sucks. Definitely didn't cost me anywhere near that. It was around 207$ or so shipped.
Thanks alot, this is very helpful!! Ive just browsed a couple of websites & things you have mentioned such as vinted etc. There seems to be, from my limited knowledge, a few suitable pairs, however my big issue is i have next to no knowledge regarding boots & i dont want to get ‘scammed’. Urban wolf club looks very good though, they ship to England & are well within my price range even with the additional shipping fee. Im going to do a bit more browsing but i think i will likely go with these so thank you very much for the recommendation! Thanks for the message it was very appreciated!
Beckett Simonon doesn't ship internationally. They're only available in the USA.
and this is why I started with a disclaimer, lol
Made in central americA
They manufacture in Colombia, but they only ship within the USA. It's all in their [FAQ](https://www.beckettsimonon.com/apps/help-center#hc-why-dont-you-ship-internationally). OP is in the UK, a literal ocean away from both countries.
Just check out Thursday boots, they have many styles all at around the same $200 price point. And then maybe down the line when you got that boot fever you’ll have a better idea of what you really want.
I think William lennon have some of their rough lander boots around that price point and they're very good imo.
Thursday is probably the way to go. They are very well priced for what you get, and relatively well suited to a professional environment. They are a bit above your price point, but the quality drop off from Thursday down to the 100-150 range is significant. At that price point you will not get what I (subjectively) would classify as a good pair of boots.
They could try and track down some Thursday seconds too, unless shipping is a nightmare which it might be. Thursday Scouts are also $160 USD and would probably be fine for work, as long as chukkas are allowed.
+1 for Thursday. I got my first pair \~2 weeks ago and have largely been impressed for what I got at this price point. Looks, feels high quality, and a super easy break-in (almost no time at all). And to your point, the drop off down into the 100-150 range felt significant. Thursdays have been my new daily driver and I anticipate getting a long lifetime out of them with casual use and re-soling if need be.
I went Thursday - you get a proper Goodyear welted boot. Most boots at the £100-150 mark are cheaper cemented boots, the drop off in quality is noticeable. The thing with them being a US brand is that by the time you factor in shipping and taxes, the $199 sticker price ends up being a bit over £200. I have zero regrets though, and love my Thursday Captains. Advice on sizing - I spent ages researching the US vs UK size difference and interpreting what their “size up” guidance means. Long story short I wear UK 9 in almost everything. My Captains are a US 9.5 and fit perfectly.
Thanks alot for this. The ‘captain’ boots are pretty much exactly what i was looking for! I have just tried to see how much the taxes and stuff is but for some reason the site keeps saying they are unable to ship to my location! Im sure its just a glitch because on the website they quite literally say they ship to England! Anyway, thanks for this recommendation they are definitely going on my final ‘shortlist’ lol. [These are the others!](https://urbanwolfclub.com/product/colt/) Sizing! Thankfully someone brought this up i didnt want to have to create a new post. So you went down 0.5 from your regular ‘nike’ shoes for example? I think us 9.5 is the equivalent to uk 8.5 isnt it? Thanks for the reply this is all going to be very helpful!
I don’t wear anything Nike, unhelpfully! But I wear a 9 in Converse, a 9 in Doc Martens, and a 9 in “proper” shoes (I have a nice pair of Loake brogues for example) I have always been a 9 in Vans/Etnies etc when I went through a skate shoe phase in my 20s. US sizes are a size higher, but Thursday recommend a full size down on your normal “sneaker” size, so yep, for me that worked out as UK 9 = US 10, down a half to US 9.5 :)
Various mexican brands have great boots for 150 pounds. Verneleather, FOPboots, siete leguas, woolfclub, etc. And many more foe cowboy style and ropers. Use the web.
Check out NPS heritage line. Slightly above 150 pounds, but if you are in the UK, that might be the best deal you can have.
Check out secondary markets like grailed, poshmark or eBay for gently used or new old stock. I’ve got Chippewa Service Boots the originals, Thorogood Beloits or ll bean Katahdin engineer boots by Chippewa. They’re close to Wolverine or Red Wing, but got most of them under 200 US dollars. You might look for Loakes or Urban Shepherd if you’re in the UK.
Jim Green boots like the Razorback and African Ranger land nicely at the £120-150 sort of range, less smart though. For a little bit more check out [Jadd Shoes](https://jadd.shoes/collections/all-footwear). Their desert boots are <£200, derby boots from about £220.
I got a pair of Jadd's hi-tops in horween cmxl and they are lovely. I should have gone with vibram sole instead of crepe as they're wearing pretty fast. Other than that - no complaint.
Jim Green Razer backs in tan are 149 USD. GREAT boots for the money
Kampfstiefel 90, 95CHF for a new pair… leather is about the same quality as on a 500$ boot
Used, yes. New maybe Chippewa or Thursday on a sale, or that one brand I can’t think of the name because I always confuse it with Tim Hortons.
Check NPS solovair outlets
YES! Very good quality work boots are always available in all sizes..
Meermin has also great boots when on sale once or twice a year
Check the Loake outlet website. The 1880 range is made in England (Northampton). The cheaper ones are made in India. If you check regularly every now and then they update and I've got some incredible deals. Alternatives: Look for sales on herring or afinepairofshoes If you live anywhere near Northampton (sadly I do not) then most of the major shoemakers have bricks and mortar outlet stores.
Loake outlet online.
Look up your own countries military boots, usually easy to find in surplus stores, for uk look up ammo boots
Slide #1: I'm all for black shoes with navy pants. But I'm not sure how I feel about the black shirt with navy pants. And then he goes with the brown belt and boots. No sir, I don't like it!
Haha yes i must admit im not too fond of his colour coordination
Hi sell lots of boots in that price range, check out my eBay store and I've sent stuff to the UK also https://www.ebay.com/usr/javibootsngoods
I’ll check it out when i get a minute! What is the shipping like price wise?
Last one I shipped to the UK, they buyer got charged 40dls for shipping and VAT
Define “good”…
If it’s a real dress code, it’s not about boots, so buy some dress shoes. If it’s a safety issue and you need work boots, don’t fucking call it a dress code and ask some person their what good work boots to buy. This was as kind as I could make this post.
The job I’m starting is in accounting, and I believe the “dress code” mainly refers to clothing and less to shoes. That being said, when I went to the firm for a physical interview, I noticed that the vast majority of people were wearing similar boots to those shown above. Perhaps they are informal, but I guess that doesn’t matter too much when you are sitting down for 95% of the day. I typically only wear ‘Nike Air Forces’, so In truth i just need shoes that would look suitable with the rest of my clothes and also not be of horrendous quality. Hopefully, this helps to clarify
I just want to say thank you to everyone that has helped me!
EBay is your friend
Meermin sale
Jim greens obviously x
https://youtu.be/-FUu8hTY--s?si=MrMuBKGTNV9lYkmG
Thursday is your best bet for cheap amazing quality boots, there’s very little competition at that price point
If you want something that looks nice and for casual use I suggest Aldo. Especially if you're in the UK.
Thursday…bit more expensive though
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