Need some shoe fashion advice

i think they are fine.  but i've been working in manufacturing plants for the past 11 years so that is basically what everyone wears.

and they will look nice with your stripey shorts.

Originally posted by switch Yes, they're fine. I hear what your wife is saying, but nobody is going to be at eye level with the sole, so while it is quite noticeable in the pic, I don't think it's an issue. Though listen to me now: you can't wear a boot that height with shorts. Not ever

I think they would look good with my stripey shorts and a matching leather braided belt.  lol

I've been making a conscious effort the last year get to an acceptable fashion level.  I went from jorts with mandals to cargo shorts/board shorts with flip flops.

I wear a pair of Skechers on Casual Fridays, something along these lines:

http://www.skechers.com/style/63746/relaxed-fit-talus-valey/bbk

They are comfortable, look OK, and are casual as can be. They work with khakis or jeans.

Do you "need" a boot, or is it just more functional? I personally don't dig the boot at work look unless it's a safety requirement like in a factory setting. 

I'm more of a fan of a slip-on like this

Eh I live in Kansas (identical weather patterns) and don't see many fashionable dudes wearing anything close to this... unless of course they work outside or in a factory. If he was asking for "fashion advice" and spends most of his time indoors I would not recommend the boot. My opinion only..

I don't "need" a boot, it's more of a personal preference thing.  With the snow and slush in the winter I prefer to have a waterproof shoe, so that's probably the only real functional driver.

When I was younger I wore Dexter boat shoe type high tops.  Similar to the mens version of these.

lol, but I want to be hot to both of you. ;-)

You should listen to Lisa.  I like outliers.

Wear the boots..... Jeez Tony, why in the hell would you ask a woman what she thought you should wear??   I'm never going to understand why men do that. 

True that, I hate having to wear different socks with different shoes. 

Hey, it got me out of jorts last year so there are some benefits. 

LOL

It's like my wife askig me if something "looks good"....how the hell do I know?  As far as I can tell women mostly dress to impress other women so how am I supposed to know what looks good to that brain?  I don't know and I don't care.

So women dress to impress other women and now I'm supposed to take advice from them on what looks good on me?  Uh.....no.  I have 4 daughters in addition to a wife......I don't know how many times one of them has said, "you're going to wear THAT?".......I just keep walking and pretend I'm deaf.

Originally posted by deboerkj Before we get to the shoes, can we return to the real issue:

Originally posted by tuwood

Based on the fact that I wore jorts up until last year I'm not too into what looks good and doesn't.

those are a little longer than what I would wear.