Thursday Boot Company Captain

“For goodyear welted construction footwear, 200 is the bare minimum. However the durability and repair ability of such shoes will outlast anything else and save you money in the long run. For 200$ or around I’d take a look at used or heavily discounted Allen Edmonds in the USA. For European, look at Meermin though the compromise is that they are made in China. For budget European look at the ones I sell, Carlos santos. It’s Portugal’s highest quality brand but even with the running discount it will be around 280-300$. I suppose you could get away with some Thursday boots but I don’t recommend them. If you want to learn more about leather or construction I’ve written some articles I can share”