Which of these two shoes would be better for casual dress?

Question

I am having trouble deciding between these two pairs of dr martens. I have been trying to get a more mature, yet still young style and I am having trouble deciding between these two pairs. Which do you think I could pull of with a pair of Dockers and a casual button front shirt more easily? I am a grad. student in social work. Second, which has more all around ability? I am a grad student, so I can't afford to have both, even though I wish so. I want to look good, too. I want to look my age style wise, being a 24yr old man, so I am trying really hard, just needing others' opinions?

The first---- http://journeys.com/catalog_detail.aspx?ID=68734

The second---- http://journeys.com/catalog_detail.aspx?ID=21836

Answer 1

The second ones, definitely. The first ones look distressed--made to look a bit more rough and therefore casual. The second ones are less casual (though still casual) since they are a darker color and smoother leather.