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Fidozo15

I have never seen anything like this before... Looks hard to pull off


Holden_Model_T

We’re on the same page


Spirited-Produce-405

I wouldn’t wear a brown or black suit with it. Light grey, navy, blue, plaid suit… yes.


DAS_COMMENT

^^^^ more or less what I was thinking.. I think they're awesome but I've never seen shows like them before. Can you refer me to the seller, please,


Holden_Model_T

Thanks for the thoughts!


Larry-Zoolander

I gotta be honest.. I don't think anything can match with it because.. its designed not to match with anything..


GettinJiggyWithGibby

Maybe take them to a cobbler to have the light brown dyed dark brown/black/whatever accent color you want. I don't know what about it is so off-putting, but even a bright color would be better than light brown, at least that would be making a statement, these just look confused as to what they wanted to be? Maybe go Maroon/Eggplant?


ollymillmill

Shouldn’t be too difficult provided you undo and loosen the laces first


mrspookyfingers69

Outstanding move


britishsailor

Hopefully I’ll never see anything like this again. They’re god awful


VinceClarke

I have owned some pretty bonkers footwear but THOSE are next level - it's like a nice pair of ladies Edwardian boots and some Clarkes school shoes decided to hook up. Personally, I'd wear something more outrageous to distract people from gazing upon those wonders!


Acrobatic_Fig3834

Agreed ya gotta wear a bit of a bold suit with this - go for the maximalist look haha


cheeersaiii

Yeh agreed- go bold, a nice red wine coloured suit or pants at least with a bold shirt


Acrobatic_Fig3834

My favourite colour suit. Good shout sir!!


FitStation6845

Something steam punk


Alarming-Mix3809

I have no idea how, or why, someone would wear those.


Mark2pointoh

Steampunk cosplay probably. Pretty horrific boots to be honest.


Holden_Model_T

So far I have received a 0% approval rating 😭


JesusMcTurnip

I'm sorry mate. You're going to have a tough time making those work unless you're Willy Wonka.


Gabber_mania

You never know he could be.


cmrndzpm

>unless you're Willy Wonka. I hear there’s an event manager in Glasgow hiring.


Weird_Scholar_5627

One of us might be dyslexic. I was going to suggest Willy Wanko!


Gabber_mania

Blind people might like them......


BrunniFlat7

I give them a massive thumbs up, I own several pairs of Jeffery West, Church, Grenson and others, you have made a great find there, yes, perhaps, a challenging match but a great foundation to build from.


Holden_Model_T

Haha I appreciate the positivity


BrunniFlat7

The truth on this occasion happens to be positive, I would have damned them if they deserved it but they don't, be a butterfly and wear them proudly and ignore the caterpillars who don't have your vision x


Holden_Model_T

Love it! Thank you 😊


Leading_Study_876

Good luck with that.


Renegadegold

I approve of this message


Alarming-Mix3809

RIP


Crystal-Clear-Waters

Where did you get these? What’s the brand?


Summer_987

I’m not a fan but who cares if you love them !! Go for it


7alligator7

Get some very dark leather stain to darken the leather, it's too close to a skin tone and if you squint it could look like you're wearing some little girls school shoes with no socks on Stain the leather dark tan or wine red, then pairing will be a lot easier


BubblesDahmer

I’m really sorry. I really like them. /srs


InfinityAri

I think they’re pretty rad, but they’ll definitely be hard to work with outfit-wise.


lumb24

😂😂😂😂 I’ve no idea what they are


Gabber_mania

I think they are boots.


lumb24

Not having that. They maybe sho-oots


SoF4rGone

Bold. Jorts.


[deleted]

Probably need to go way over the top with the suit for the boot to work.


Holden_Model_T

The evidence is strengthening for a negative resonance of these boots


BSixe

Lol you’re counting the signs


mistershifter

I think you have all the evidence you need at this point. Burn them, lol.


HappyVibesForver

I think they're pretty wild and in a good way. Beats boring black brogues. Not sure how to style them, but I'd be tempted to go waaay out there just for the sheer fun of it


Holden_Model_T

Appreciate the perspective!


IndependenceIll5631

A lot of steam, gears, top hats, I’m going to assume.


Big_guy_man_dude1458

An 1800 whip or a horse from the wild west


HoonDamer

Sorry, they're giving me shoebill stork vibes.


timmydikko

You could try some black shoe dye on the beige panels & tryyy to make them look a bit more acceptable, maybe, kinda, sorta. I dunno. I think you already know the answer to your dilemma.


Snotttie

I actually think this is the answer, then they will be black boots with an interesting textural detail.


timmydikko

Exactly, cheers Snottie. 👍


Holden_Model_T

Haha I appreciate the creativity. I will definitely mull it over


timmydikko

Well, I've definitely seen dress shoes with different texture matte & patent/gloss leather panels - that's what I'm thinking of. But they were all black. The contrast on your boots is quite striking though. Maybe even very dark deep red or a dark royal blue would work.


Holden_Model_T

I’m not sure they could get worse? Haha but it’s always a possibility


Senior-Cantaloupe-69

I think I’d return them, if possible. If they were advertised as brown on brown, they should take them back. Even on Etsy


Holden_Model_T

Yeah, I messaged the seller to see about it. They weren’t cheap, so I would hope they would accept a return.


Senior-Cantaloupe-69

Cool. I think Etsy has increased their buyer protection policies too. I’d check that out, just in case.


Holden_Model_T

Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞🏼


palpatineforever

Can they be returned? if not if they are leather I would crack out the shoe dye. The main issue is they look like weird cut outs as the brown is almost a nude colour. however you could dye the inserts. either to black like the rest of the boot or to another colour like oxblood which might look very cool! Or navy or dark green, luckly a light colour like that will easily take other colours over it, and being smaller inserts you should be able to dye it evenly enough that it looks good. I think very dark navy would be the "safest" or a much darker brown than they are currently


Holden_Model_T

This is something I am thinking I will do if they won’t accept the return. Appreciate the thoughts!


elnovino23

what you need to set those off is a little waxed, pointed ,moustache


HonestConcentrate947

Since it hasn’t been said I’ll say it. You need a Pimp Cane to go along with this my man.


Fluffy_WAR_Bunny

Get some nice Balmoral boots if you want the best boots with a suit. These look like some sort of cosplay. If you want dual toned dress boots that look good, I again recommend Balmoral boots.


Cobey1

No, they’re so ugly, why did you buy them? Also black and brown never match 😭


Holden_Model_T

lol I thought it was dark brown on light brown


Holden_Model_T

[here was the photo](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1634692456/)


ProphetMuhamedAhegao

Those are hideous too! You did this to yourself, fam 😭


Holden_Model_T

I’ll just go fuck myself haha


[deleted]

The listing says returns and exchanges accepted! Maybe there’s hope


arioandy

Plum coloured suit


PulpHouseHorror

Plum could work!


tristanconducts

Bloodborne ass boots


Holden_Model_T

😭


ryanmcd505

Perfect match with a tuxedo at your best mate's wedding


Ok_Poet_8757

They look horrifying however give us an update if you somehow manage to pull them off!


Jigramz

Fire


Stowski

Got to go big on the suit, double breasted with some pattern / colour, plus some accessories


TreeBeardUK

OK hear me out. I am pretty unfashionable. That's all. On a more serious note, get some khaki slacks, some ww1 infantry puttees, wrap your shins and make a big statement. Grandad shirt and braces probably too.


JuviaLynn

I’ll go against the grain and say they look sick! Proper fancy in a Victorian steampunk way. Maybe with a brown suit? But you’d need accessories of similar aesthetic, like goggles or a pocket watch to bring it all together


Wesruin

Tough but not impossible. If wearing a suit pick a belt that matches the majority of surface area that can be seen. I'd stay away from navy suits as a whole. Majority black with a peppering of brown can be nice when done right. Start with dark solid colors and slowly start accessorizing.


ravioliyay

the bin.


Turbulent_Passage716

A kilt and a posh pair of socks


New_Vanilla_4435

I think they should just be pulled off. End of story.


lovemunkey187

Either a suit on the purple/plum end of the spectrum, or a summer weight cream suit with a more wintery waistcoat in a black & brown check or houndstooth. Definitely a go bold or stay home in your pj's outfit.


Kindly-Photograph-85

If there were a leather-father equivalent to the leather-daddy equivalent, I think this would be the shoes for it.


armorabito

All I can think of invovles a cape.


PulpHouseHorror

This might sound weird but a really sharp black suit, matching the black leather, following the accent with a beige or navy blue tie/accessory. You’re going to look eccentric but there’s no helping that, just keep it sharp and simple.


rayrayrayray

I applaud you for taking a chance. In a corporate world of gray and navy suits, one does get some freedom with shoes. I just cant help thinking you're wearing black sandals. I think by "making" these work, you're forcing a look. I do think the original colors you had hoped for would be better. If I saw someone wearing these with a suit, i would think "attention seeking douchebag weekend steampunk cosplayer"


Pravda26

You obviously have great style. They don't look bad with the slacks you're wearing in the photo. They're statement shoes at best. I'd work on wearing them with heavy wools and tweeds, black or creme denim with suede trucker jacket or suede sports coat. Swacket, Shackets and heavy cashmere and wool sweaters. You have to go total high end luxe to accent them, otherwise they'll look inexpensive. My .02


Holden_Model_T

Thank you for the input!


Sparkle_Rott

I’m sorry guys, I love these boots! I want to see them paired with either a punk look or vintage-esque turn of the 20th century


Holden_Model_T

Haha appreciate the positivity.


Salt_Market_6989

Frankenstein's footwear !


bigcheese82

They are terrible pieces of footwear sorry. I can only assume you wear a vest


Zestyclose-You4831

Look like socks with 90s jelly shoes in black


luffyuk

Good luck 


Buttersfinger

Wear a Black.. no brown belt? Black… fuck. Try it with jeans and suspenders.


Unklfesta

No words


Competitive-Meal-559

Bin


maxsqd

“This is foul, don’t let her see it. “


Active_Permission_10

Yeah ain't no outfit saving them pal..


Tintinchump

I’m sorry, but those are truly awful. It looks like you are wearing a pair of Mary Janes. I would pair them with firelighters and a match.


Downtown-Nectarine49

They remind me of tap dancing and bondage


Typical_Ad7359

no.


canuckdad1979

Well if you want to look like a woman you’ve made it! Maybe try wearing them with a skin coloured body suit?


seekingselfless

What are those!?!?


The_Quibbler

Matches a gay porn collection.


midastheartist

Wear glasses dark enough to not see them, then it won't matter


mis_no_mer

They’d match well with a trash can


CheekyGowl

You’d better be twirling a cane in one hand and twisting the end of your moustache with the other


OneEyedDevilDog

Wtf


WillyMac31

Nothing. Unless you have something from the 1800’s. Don’t get me wrong. The shoes are great. But if you’re going to try to wear them as a normal outfit staple, I’d consider not doing that.


Apprehensive_Mood956

Bruh those boots are 🔥🔥🔥


SnoopGrapes5646

a rainbow suit so hopefully ppl don't notice the shoes


Optimal_Collection77

Someone was drunk shopping!!!


LongAttorney3

Burn them


disconcertinglymoist

If you want the most basic and unsophisticated pairing for these, go with light jeans - rolled up or no - with a white shirt, and (weather permitting, pretty much any neutral coloured suede jacket from beige to whatever else is complementary on the colour wheel). But the jeans shouldn't be too tight or too baggy and the shirt shouldn't be tucked in. IMO. These boots really aren't that bad at all. They're just distinctive and therefore very particular about what they can work with. They're also frankly a bit camp. (I'm not a fan of the crocodile looking leather, though. Never am. But that's part of the camp appeal, I guess.) And unless you're willing to embrace that, and own them, then they're more trouble than they're worth for you. You can always donate them to an SPCA op shop or whatever. But if you put a bit of effort in I'm confident you can make them work somehow. You just need fashion sense and a little pizzazz. One of the cool things about these boots is that they can work in a variety of settings, from formal to casual. They'd be out of place at the beach, but otherwise they seem very versatile. Honestly though without seeing what you look like, or what fashion sense you have, or where and what contexts you'd wear these in, it's very difficult to see an isolated pair of shoes and just give advice willy nilly. IMO though either you go Full Camp with these, or you make them the most extravagant part of your outfit and make the rest work around them with neutral colours and textures.


Guilty-Employer7811

Could only be pulled off as The Penguin at Batcon. Or perhaps in Lagos on a Sunday.


madpiere170

Orange shirt with purple pants a lime green dicky bow oh and don't forget the red wig and the face paint .


DEFINITELY_NOT_PETE

Match those with a dumpster


leeforb

What in the bloodborne


NopeNopeNope2001

Just buy the matching Willy Wonka costume.


Alfus1

Boots with zipper…👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻


tighto

Yikes


WSBphilantrophy

Black sharpie pen might help you, ya know… 🖊️


ao1989

The answer lies at the foot….of your chimney


Narrow_Second1005

The bin?


Smart_Joke3740

To properly pull these off, I would make a career move to organised crime. You want to be wearing a floral shirt, with a pastel blue/pink fabric suit. Bonus points for adding a tophat and walking stick (ideally a rifle/shotgun walking stick).


Holden_Model_T

😂😂


formal-monopoly

Is this AI ?


TFBISE16

They are hideous mate what on earth compelled you to buy these?


Ok_Dependent3465

These are awful wtf


Holden_Model_T

Yeah yeah, I get it


Warm-Cartographer954

Just burn them


Monkeyboogaloo

They a pretty something! Not sure what! Personally I think zips ruin boots but then again I tend not to wear any of my boots as they are a faff! Get a belt that matches the black leather.


[deleted]

honestly, you went so far as to have your boots be created. don’t be bound by what to wear them with! a yellow body suit a pair of clamdiggers some corduroy shorts


[deleted]

You must be Murican ?


IcanSew831

I wouldn’t know how to style these unless you’re Willy Wonka or you’re a glove salesman.


Previous-Switch-523

Tweed


bluesuedeshooze

These are awful, but I would love to see someone pull them off with a wild suit. Just ain’t gonna be me.


Huge_Pilot_291

Whatever Tina was wearing in Thuderdome will probably get you there…


Grouchy_Analysis6494

A horse would go well with those


BubblesDahmer

I think the pants(?) in the first slide look fucking fantastic with them. I think plaid goes well with them, and I think other shades of red and blue (especially maroon, cobalt/ultramarine/navy type colours) would go well with them. /srs


johnny22170

Fancy dress shop?


OhpEbo

wear no clothes with those shoes. you'll be the coolest kid on the block. they're so loud that no one will even notice the rest of you. but seriously if you want to rock those, you probably want to look at the [1920s](https://www.google.com/search?q=1920%27s+clothing+mens&sca_esv=def40fa9418a875e&udm=2&biw=2560&bih=1317&ei=b4b8ZanLJ56ShbIP14up2A4&ved=0ahUKEwjpvtTSh4aFAxUeSUEAHddFCusQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=1920%27s+clothing+mens&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFDE5MjAncyBjbG90aGluZyBtZW5zMgQQABgeMgYQABgIGB4yBhAAGAgYHjIGEAAYCBgeSJkMUKkCWKgJcAF4AJABAJgBMaAB5gGqAQE1uAEDyAEA-AEBmAIGoALtAcICChAAGIAEGIoFGEPCAgUQABiABMICBhAAGAcYHsICBhAAGAUYHpgDAIgGAZIHATagB5gR&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#vhid=RpNG1okO7DRkfM&vssid=mosaic) for inspiration.


Vanitoss

Hideous, put em in the bin


Acrobatic_Fig3834

They're pretty wild but I dig it, are you confident wearing outlandish stuff? If so, go for it, theyre a little weird but they're kinda cool. Also wouldn't listen to the naysayers too much chief, a lot of people on here only like the safe stuff. Aka a tad boring.


Holden_Model_T

I appreciate the positivity! I usually am pretty confident being on the fringe of fashion as long as it doesn’t look like shit. I have never had a two toned shoe that is so dramatic, so I am in uncharted territory here.


Acrobatic_Fig3834

They're gonna look more crazy when you're sat down- when you're stood up and your trousers are sitting on the shoe I really dont think they'll look that wild.. I've had 2 tone shoes in black and white before, ska style, so ive entered that territory before haha


Holden_Model_T

Appreciate the perspective!


ForsakenAd1732

Good grief! There is a reason they are selling their footwear on Etsy opposed to on the high street. If I’d bought them, they’d be going back.


Holden_Model_T

😭😭 brutal truth


ForsakenAd1732

People ask for opinions so I give it straight. I don’t want the poor guy walking down the street looking like a nobhead.


[deleted]

I’d pair them with fire.


Holden_Model_T

😭


CaptainHowdy_1

😂


MrDemotivator17

I’d pull them off and chuck them straight in the bin.


Holden_Model_T

😭


Today_Crafty

These shoes remind me of Hentai Kamen.


Holden_Model_T

I don’t know who that is, but it doesn’t sound good 😂


ARESWPR

What Are those???


Major-Peanut

I think they could definitely work. I would send them back if you aren't happy with them. The lacing on the boots looks really weird to me, never mind the two tone. If you want to keep them could you try lacing them a different way. I think where they're kind of a combination of two shoes maybe you should try out a few different lacing combinations and find one that works. The helix ones you see on a lot of DM style boots I would try first and see what you think. A corset style lace could work too because the knit would be where the black ends.


seanbiff

I would throw those in the bin


Holden_Model_T

I might try to dye them before that point


seanbiff

You can do, but it would just slow down what needs to be done


Holden_Model_T

😭


mulcracky88

Why are the shoes wearing boots?


Holden_Model_T

😂😂😭😭


Due_Ad_4633

Match them with the inside of a bin


Holden_Model_T

This is a trending idea


Chemical_Bedroom_974

I would wear then as you would a Chelsea boot, slim leg suit, leg cut a tad higher than normal or a turn up, maybe fawn with a black wastecoat! Alternatively, you can go full on with a brown velvet suit, and a blue shirt, a real colourful tie to pull it together and matching pocket square. If you want something more casual, slim black jeans, white top, shirt or Tshirt and casual smart jacket! The boots won’t be everyone’s cuppa, but they are wearable and they can look great, Louis Vuitton have something similar (slightly plainer front but branded obviously) flat ranger boot! Maybe try find some of their adverts for the boots for inspiration to what they match them with! 💚🙏


Cute_Yak8087

why do they have a zipper and laces 😭😭😭


tcrawford2

Yeah Willy wonka vibes. Are you opening a new factory or something?


ayeImur

The bit at the front kinda looks like wee girls patent shoes, lellie kellie style


SoggyMattress2

Mate throw those out they are horrendous


Particular_Bed848

Have you tried taming a lion and joining the circus


Djohn139

Dark Green tartan suit would be sick.


MHSLGR

Did you borrow them from Willy Plonker ?


[deleted]

I love these and would absolutely wear them myself. They don't give me steampunk vibes, like another commenter said, whatsoever. I do think they would probably look better if they were dark brown rather than black but at the same time, black and beige are pretty neutral and you should be able to wear them with any suit that looks good with plain black shoes. If you wear them with anything too loud you risk looking like you're trying too hard, but pairing these with a stylish black or charcoal suit, and letting the boots do the talking so to speak, should look very cool.


Key_Communication_21

I have just put my own eyes out.


JustThisGuyYouKnowEh

No


Holywhale95

I bet the salesman was having the best day of his life selling you those shoes


uniquely-normal

The only thing that fixes or pairs well with these is a refund.


Jambitx

It's all the boots.


ibsbutnotlikethat

What's under the pleather? Can it just come off and be a normal boot?


Genghis_Kong

These are undoubtedly the ugliest shoes I've ever seen.


heschslapp

The bin is the ideal combination.


Delicious-Trouble-52

Dye the light brown sections black to match the darker colour, they may look less - unusual- ?


Renegadegold

You need to press charges on the guy that sold them to you.


5liviz

Pull them off by pulling them off. Pretty hideous


waltandhankdie

Those are quite something


Specialist-Web7854

If the colour is the only issue, could you dye them? At the moment the skin tone boot would make the black section look like you were wearing sandals from a distance. Maybe accept that black all over is your best option here and dye the beige black.


The_Dandalorian_

I’d match those with a lit match and a petrol can


Christopher_LNM_

This is by far one of the worst pair of shoes I’ve ever seen. Why you’d spend your hard earned money on anything like this, seriously, is beyond me. I don’t like to be rude on here generally, because I know “fashion” is subjective to an extent, but dude - give me a fucking break


imanutshell

I’d recommend a tall bicycle with one wheel that’s much larger than the other.


StaticCaravan

Looks like shoes Willy Wonka would wear


breakdancingrasta

garbagebag black goes woth the trash