Wanting to get my first pair of boots.

Hi I'm looking to get some boots and really struggling to find any good info on the internet on what kinds of boots I want and what brands are good quality. I think mainly what I am looking for is combat boots but I have no idea what brands are good or where to find them. I have been looking into doc martens but was told that they don't really last very long any more. Any advice or suggestions are welcome thanks!

edit: I am male (not sure if that help much).

edit 2: sorry for the lack of info a few people have asked so.

my hopeful budget would be around $200 - $300 USD (not sure if that is realistic or not)
advice saying PNW brands def a big help (big fan of the 90's grunge looks. trying to mix up my look a little bit rather than just sneakers and hoodies and that kinda thing)

edit 3:

thanks for your help everyone. I have ordered a paid of solovairs and waiting for them to come. they seemed like the most standard similar to docs to try out and go from there. thanks for all the suggestions everyone I will def be keeping an eye out for some of these brands in the future to continue my collection.

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danshakuimo

5mo

Find Rose Anvil on youtube and watch the vids on the boots you find interesting there. You can them make a more informed decision.

Also, what is your budget?

Edit: if you like Doc Martens check out Solovairs and Jim Green AR8's

joppy2402

5mo

thanks I will have a look into that.

bloodsoed

5mo

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This is the PNW version of Combat boots on steroids.

skottdam

5mo

Which company makes this boot?

sinzx2

5mo

Looks like franks to me

CrazyHa1f

5mo

Let us know your budget, where you live (for both availabilty and local climate), and what you're gonna use them for/how much you intend to wear them. Then we can all give you some serious suggestions :)

joppy2402

5mo

of course sorry. I live in New Zealand but also spend time in the Pacific North West of the US. I am going to use them mainly for everyday use (walking around and what not). I intend to wear them quite a bit. As for budget I would say on the lower end around $200 to $300 USD is what I would hope to pay as this is my first pair but not really sure due to being pretty new to this.

Livid-Letterhead-110

5mo

Just buy a pair of lastrite boots, theyre made in whangarei and are pretty heavy, id suggest the yardmate boot

realbigdoinks

5mo

Whites/nicks/JK
best boots you can buy are the PNW brands.

ItsAPar6

5mo

Probably worth stating that they're 2-3x his budget though!

realbigdoinks

5mo

when I posted this, he hadn't added his budget.

ItsAPar6

5mo

Ah fair play. Didn't read that properly.

joppy2402

5mo

that is alright though while I would like to spend $200 - $300 I am willing to look at stuff more expensive. Noted on the price point though :)

MisterPeach

5mo

Check out Solovair or Thursday. Solovair has the classic Doc Martens look, the only real difference aesthetically is the stitch color but they are better quality boots. Thursday also offers a combat boot but it looks a bit more modern. The Jim Green AR8 is another good option. I’m also a fan of the Red Wing 2233 style, it doesn’t have lugs like a lot of combat boots but the upper looks very similar to Doc Martens. They don’t come in black but you could dye them. And if you want to go the classic route, Corcoran jump boots are the OG but you’ll find better quality in the other boots I listed. The Corcorans have always been solid for me though.

ComonomoC

5mo

I’d keep your eye on the secondary market. It’s tough breaking into the boot game with the price points while finding your fit. I’d avoid low grade brands like Docs. Best entry level boots are probably Wolverine 1000 mile, Redwing, or Jim Green (many like Thursday but I didn’t like them). From there you have Grant Stone, Allen Edmond, Oak Street and up. I’m a fan of Grant Stone, so I’d look out for a discount or second hand pair of Diesels. Also, you should find out your true Brannock size and then read through the prior posts here about comparable fits and sizing.

Montauket

5mo

I think this is mostly bad advice.

Yes, knowing your bootsizs is good. However, OP is looking to dabble into boots. You’re coming at them suggesting your own personal preferences, and assuming that OP will be able to spot quality from something that’s been worn out. Plus, good footbeds that have been molded to another man’s foot is probably not worth the $ saved.

ComonomoC

5mo

I am suggesting brands that most people here recommend for entry level boots and I have bought many NWT pieces that were half the price of the regular market. Most of these are still in the box, never worn or were worn only a couple times and didn’t fit. I would never buy “worn” boots.

No_Firefighter_2812

5mo

Id go with what everyone else is saying and look at solovair. I have a pair of the 11 eye derby boots in burgundy rub off and theyre my go to

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5mo

Belleville boots.