>>10537151Look, at the end of the day if you really need a work boot go get a timberland boot and water proof the fuck right out of it. It will be a disgusting shade of camel and look like a work boot. It will also be comfy and keep your feet safe and dry.
If you want a boot that gets a nice antique look to it, consider beeswax boots as their age does make them look better or more worn. If you polish them, you're going to look rather strange.
If you want to go absolute top shelf, you can splurge and spend almost a grand on cordovan dress boots made by some old Spanish bastard.
It's all about a middle ground.
>>10535870For instance is a zip up and is decently made. It's tumbled leather, and I wouldn't wear it with a suit.
You could wear it business casual, though.
