Affordable Indy boot alternative

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 6:26 pm

This subject may have come up in the past, but I was wondering if anyone else out there has found Skechers to be as good an Indy boot alternative as I. About 8 months ago I was at a local shoe store and I saw a pair of Skechers boots in medium brown with a moc toe styling. They were about 50 bucks and they had my size so I bought them.
Let me say, these suckers are built like iron. I have worn them for everything from a wedding (when they were brand new), to hiking, camping, and rock climbing. I've built a fence around three acres of property in them, I've worn them in the pouring rain (kept my feet dry), and I wear them every day to work where I spend 8 to 12 hours on my feet. They have always been comfortable, right from the start. They were a bit hot for the Texas summer, but tolerable.
Anyway, I checked the website, http://www.skechers.com , and there are about three or four styles of boots that would work as Indy boots. The best part is, they are only about $60 a pair.

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 3:02 am

I've always liked Sketchers. Some of their shoes are super comfortable. I've nerver seen this one before , though! Great find, fellow COW-ster!

have a nice day.

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 12:04 pm

I've always liked sketchers too, but man I wish they made one of those boots with a slightly thinner sole and heel, I think they over do the industrial sole thing.

Doug C

IllinoisJones · Post by **IllinoisJones** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 1:23 pm

Doug C wrote:I've always liked sketchers too, but man I wish they made one of those boots with a slightly thinner sole and heel, I think they over do the industrial sole thing.

Doug C

True, so true. But they would give the grip necessary to do alot of adventuring. Illinois.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 7:55 pm

Yes, some of their styles have heavy soles, but the pair I bought had a standard work boot type sole. They are great for off-road travel.

Prof. Ed · Post by **Prof. Ed** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:38 am

Hi,

Could somebody post the link to the paticular boot you are speaking of? The name of the model would be helpful to me. I'm lost:)

Floribama Steve · Post by **Floribama Steve** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:43 am

Would these be they?

IllinoisJones · Post by **IllinoisJones** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:46 am

Floribama Steve wrote:Would these be they?

Internet optimizer sells boots?

Huh. Illinois.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:41 pm

I didn't see the model I bought on the website, but it's very similar to the Cool Cat Berenger:
http://shop.skechers.com/shop/men/shoes ... DID=704226

The leather on my boots has a different finish, and I don't have the white stitching, but the style is almost identical.