Just ordered a pair of these Giorgio Brutini '60s-style Beatle boots from Zappos.com. I'm new to buying Beatle boots... anyone else around here have a pair of these? The reviews on that page sold me on 'em. Yes, it sounds like the sole is pretty thin and I'll probably end up taking these to a cobbler to have some protective rubber soles put on, but other than that I think they'll be perfect, and I'm really looking forward to wearing them. Maybe not quite as cool as the Cavern Boots that Beatwear UK sells, but a helluva lot cheaper and close enough for rock'n'roll.

I wore Beatle Boots for many years in the Speedies & Fuzztones. They look really cool, but they really, I mean really fucked up my feet. I almost needed an operation. So be careful . I would not wear them every day.

Nothing new to add, I just like this picture of me boots...

I totally forgot to mention that I just didn't get my boots because they had zipers on the sides but because they also FIT which is a rare thing when you're finding used items.

My boots aren't pointy and I have no idea what era they are actually from but because they a have a zipper on the side, I was happy to find them. I got them used at a place called Time Travelers over ten years ago but that store is gone now. I have a picture of them on my page in the slide show.

Thanks, Andy. That pic reminded me that I needed to snap a photo of mine:

Bumped!

i like them. they look expensive and comfortable and look good.

Every guy should wear those boots. And sideburns.

that's great! you should feel good about being you. Ed Post-Mortem said:

Joenzy said:

i remember them (monkey boots) being the most comfortable boot I ever wore. oh and Docs.
and those are so far removed from hipsterdom that they kinda seem fresh again.
Obama is now prez so it would be the first time i actually feel patriotic and unashamed to wear something w/ye ole stars and stripes.
How about these chucks...



That made me feel a little better about the Docs I bought a couple weeks ago.

Joenzy said:

i remember them (monkey boots) being the most comfortable boot I ever wore. oh and Docs.
and those are so far removed from hipsterdom that they kinda seem fresh again.
Obama is now prez so it would be the first time i actually feel patriotic and unashamed to wear something w/ye ole stars and stripes.
How about these chucks...


That made me feel a little better about the Docs I bought a couple weeks ago.

lol. andy, yer gettin' a tad patriotic too, maybe. I am wearing adidas sneakers with the same kinda toe that's made out of rubber. they are black with white stripes. Andy Seven said:

Are we on sneakers now?
Black leather with stars and stripes.

Are we on sneakers now? Black leather with stars and stripes.

Yep, my current pair are the old-school Germs Vans:

I wear the slip-ons in the summer. My favorite pair has been the Galinsky model they came out with a year or two back. Love that surf/tiki style...

Joenzy said:

yeah vans are becoming increasing popular again.
they are kind of taking the place of chucks for a lot of kids.
the vans I like aren't the slip ons tho I have a pair.
I like the old school vans with the stripes... the old skateboarding shoe from the mid-late 80's.
those are faves.
I got a high arch so I can wear chucks.
they are poor made, however...
currently
kopper said:

I can't wear Chucks anymore. They kill my feet. I pretty much stick to Vans nowadays. They're comfortable as hell and actually have an arch support.

I don't remember if my first pair of coolness were Vans or Chucks, thinking Vans, but I'd love to get another pair with the guitars on them. Haven't seen a pair like that in forever.

yeah vans are becoming increasing popular again. they are kind of taking the place of chucks for a lot of kids. the vans I like aren't the slip ons tho I have a pair. I like the old school vans with the stripes... the old skateboarding shoe from the mid-late 80's. those are faves. I got a high arch so I can wear chucks. they are poor made, however... currently kopper said:

I can't wear Chucks anymore. They kill my feet. I pretty much stick to Vans nowadays. They're comfortable as hell and actually have an arch support.

I can't wear Chucks anymore. They kill my feet. I pretty much stick to Vans nowadays. They're comfortable as hell and actually have an arch support.

i remember them (monkey boots) being the most comfortable boot I ever wore. oh and Docs. and those are so far removed from hipsterdom that they kinda seem fresh again. Obama is now prez so it would be the first time i actually feel patriotic and unashamed to wear something w/ye ole stars and stripes. How about these chucks... GPTRASH said:

Love the monkey boots! Still have a pair. I got mine a few years back, but I think they were like 50 bucks. Some place out of Seattle. Remember when they came in that Ox blood color? And the newbuck?

Here's the direct link. Not bad, just $57. I think I remember getting mine on sale for something like $48. http://www.rivithead.com/product_info.php/cPath/20/page/7/products_id/687 Andy Seven said:

Joenzy said:

uh oh buckle madness!
i miss my monkey boots too. anyone know where u can get a pair?

Rivithed.com = they're kind of a goth site but they sell these leather monkey boots.

Joenzy said:

uh oh buckle madness!
i miss my monkey boots too. anyone know where u can get a pair?

Rivithed.com = they're kind of a goth site but they sell these leather monkey boots.

cool. man, fucking stomach ache. cheap beer. kopper said:

I have a pair of green suede monkey boots in my closet. I've probably had them for over 10 years. I rarely ever wear them, though, because they mark up the floor with scuff marks so bad.

Joenzy said:

uh oh buckle madness!
i miss my monkey boots too.
anyone know where u can get a pair?

kopper said:

The only thing is they're slippery!

the better fer dancing that sweet smooth shuffle! oh, trust me... buckles are sexy... and if there's gonna be a shoe group, some of y'all might recall my naughty little foot fetish...

I have a pair of green suede monkey boots in my closet. I've probably had them for over 10 years. I rarely ever wear them, though, because they mark up the floor with scuff marks so bad. Joenzy said:

uh oh buckle madness!
i miss my monkey boots too.
anyone know where u can get a pair?

uh oh buckle madness! i miss my monkey boots too. anyone know where u can get a pair? Andy Seven said:

Okay, kool.

Okay, kool.