Reddit reviews Golden Fox Men's Premium Leather Soft Toe Light Weight Industrial Construction Moc Work Boots Insulated 9.5 D(M) Brun

These Golden Fox Boots.

There's pretty cheap, but Goodyear welted and the leather/construction is quality (although not top-of-the-line). I own a pair of Chippewas, Bean Boots, and Iron Rangers, and these get the most compliments by far. They add some lighter colors to usual winter outfits that tend to be dark, they're big and chunky, and you'll get some solid years out of wearing them.

I really can't say enough good things about them.

hey man, I'm nearly 32 but I've been on this forum since my mid-20's, so I've experimented with a bit, and my style has obviously changed as I've gotten older.

There's no "30 year old style." It's pretty much the same thing as in your 20s (and this extends to your 40s, too). The key is that you need to be more aware of the scenarios in which you are wearing your clothing. There's much more leeway in terms of social acceptance when you're in college, grad school, or starting your first job and going out to happy hours and socializing with other 20-somethings.

In the end, all of the same general principles on MFA still apply into your 30s and 40s, you just have to be more cognizant of your situation.

That being said, here's what I recommend:

(1) get a pair of sneakers that you can wear casually. Not running shoes... casual sneakers. I have these New Balance ML574's. I love the two-tone texture look. I wear these literally every day, all year.

• walking the dog
  
• walking to the store
  
• going to a restaurant with friends (of course it depends on other factors, like the occasion, the rest of my outfit, etc.)
  
  (2) get a pair of versatile boots that walk the line between both casual and professional. I have a pair of Frye Walters. I love the look, but I think I would recommend some other boot as far as comfort and durability, like the MFA coveted Alden 405. I wear these a few times per week.
  
  
• any other outfit that graduates from my sneakers above
  
• when I travel for work, these are the only non-sneaker shoes I bring (business casual environment)
  
• traveling for leisure, these are (usually) the only non-sneaker shoes I bring, depending on what I'm doing
  
  (3) Pretty much all I wear are (1) and (2), but I also work from home so I don't have to go into the office every day. That said, depending on your job and your job wardrobe, expand your collection with shoes that will help there. If you work in an office, get quality dress oxfords, play with some wingtips, or get some chelsea boots or other kinds of dress boots.
  
  (4) Optional: another pair of boots that are more casual. I have a pair of Golden Fox Moc toe vibram wedge. I would sort of put these as less casual than the dress boots in (2), and substitutable with sneakers (no shorts, of course). T-shirt and jeans wouldn't look good with the (2) boots, but would work with a more casual, chunky boot.
  
  I think that's all I got.

So if the wolverines are made in china, would I be better off buying the Golden Foxes

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0083F3L9Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467843068&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=golden+fox+boots&dpPl=1&dpID=518cWo6qJlL&ref=plSrch

Is there a marked difference in leather and construction quality?

http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Fox-Grain-Leather-Light/dp/B0083F3L9Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411182138&sr=8-1&keywords=golden+fox Size down a half size from your regular boot size.