Shoes that look better with age...

[almostnice]

quick question: i wear a 12 in the alden indy and a 12 in the 9011.

is an 11.5 in the 8138 going to be ok?

I am a 9.5 in my RWs,incl. 9011 and 8138.If you want to buy online find a shop and try them on to make sure.

[vegetaray123]

Busted out the new boots to spend the day with the wife today and to take her out for an early V-Day dinner and movie tonight...Gotta say these look great with dark denim...

[Denim Phenom]

Which jeans are you wearing?

[MiniW]

Here's a question for you experienced boot wearers.

My Alden cordovans have developed creases just before the toe cap as so:

Now this is perfectly normal I'm aware. The problem is after wearing for a while the creases begin to rub against the top of my foot (just behind the toes).

Has anyone else experienced similar? Does it go away (soften up) after wearing, or is there any remedy?

What you can do is put some sports tape (like the type athletes use to wrap around their knees/elbows, etc) Put the tape on your foot at the area where it rubs, this should decrease or eliminate the friction/blistering on your skin where the boots rub you funny. Do this for about 10 wearings, then try to wear them again without tape and see if the the shoes won't bother you less.

For some reason my left toe tends to rub against many of my new shoes and this has worked almost every time. After the shoes are broken in a bit, I usually can stop using the tape and still be good. I hope this helps.

[Turntabloid]

veggie, they do look good!

[ipkus.]

best fucking collection ive seen.

all he needs is a cigar pair and its a wrap.

[Aries]

Great thanks for the advice MiniW, I couldn't find sports tape but I've got a pack of thick plasters to put on.

[tmadd]

best fucking collection ive seen.

all he needs is a cigar pair and its a wrap.

There is also #8, and the various Suede Models, but the collection as it stands is pretty fantastic.

[ipkus.]

yeah but cigar is just gonna top it off. in my opinion cigar blows away the suede and #8.

[fattybfat]

here is my stow for almost 2 years, wear almost daily for the past 1 year

anyone has any experience about the lose stitches on their shoe/boots? What can i do to avoid further losing of it?

[Supawiwi]

So nice! + rep

They have a dainite sole right?

I just started to wear a pair of black burford leather soles, I hope the soles won't wear too fast and that they'll age as nicely as yours.

[fattybfat]

supawiwi, mine is leather sole, i remember you have a pair of semi dress, correct?

[LeicaLad]

Fattybfat, those look really good. You could take those into a cobbler, if you felt the need. He could add a stitch, if needed. But, it doesn't appear that those result from any stress, nor do they look like they'll spread from ordinary use. Since nobody else is down and looking that close, I'd say just keep an eye and let 'em slide as long as it isn't growing.

Now, what polish color do you use for that Acorn color? I got a pair of Tricker's in Acorn on their way to me. A pair of Bourton's I hope will look as good.

Cheers!

[fattybfat]

LeicaLad

actually, i was told by a cobbler just use a lighter to burn the tip so it will curl up. It works for few time, but whenever i polish the boot, it will will keep losing stitches. I wont worry about it for now since is not that big of a deal. The color i used is the Meltonian #6 Light Brown, that is the closest i find that match the acorn color. I am considering buying a pair of bourton/keswick in expresso with dainite sole.

[LeicaLad]

I wouldn't see why polishing should make you lose more. The stitching should stay pretty stable. But, keep us posted. It'll be interesting to know the progress of the wear. Looks like new heels won't be that far off, eh?

Just FYI: When I asked, the Pediwear people told me that the Bourton has a slightly better grade of leather than the Keswick, although you can get a wider (#6) fit with the Keswick. My foot likes the wide, but a great deal on a Bourton came up and I jumped. I'm hoping to see it sometime next week. Photos will be forth-coming. Thanks, too, for the tip on polish color.

LL

[amlai]

I was going to suggest using a lighter. When you burn the end, it should actually ball up a little bit, which should prevent the thread from going through the hole and un-stitching. Also, if you're that concerned, be a little more gentle in the area, but I don't think you'll have to worry much about it.

[fattybfat]

I was going to suggest using a lighter. When you burn the end, it should actually ball up a little bit, which should prevent the thread from going through the hole and un-stitching. Also, if you're that concerned, be a little more gentle in the area, but I don't think you'll have to worry much about it.

i have try that already, but i guess because when i brush the shoe too hard, the stitches actually lose more. So for now, i have to be very careful while brushing it.

[fattybfat]

I wouldn't see why polishing should make you lose more. The stitching should stay pretty stable. But, keep us posted. It'll be interesting to know the progress of the wear. Looks like new heels won't be that far off, eh?

Just FYI: When I asked, the Pediwear people told me that the Bourton has a slightly better grade of leather than the Keswick, although you can get a wider (#6) fit with the Keswick. My foot likes the wide, but a great deal on a Bourton came up and I jumped. I'm hoping to see it sometime next week. Photos will be forth-coming. Thanks, too, for the tip on polish color.

LL

i will really be looking forward to your bourton, LL. While back, i bought a pair of bourton in cordovan, but is too big, so i sold it. I wear fitting 5. I will think fitting 5 should fit you well after you stretch it. Try some bourton while i was in HK, Without the ankle support, i have to wear half a size smaller compare to the boot. Now i am looking at ebay just to see any good deal pop up. Not in a hurry, so i can wait. , Actually, my ideal one would be espresson with commando sole or dainite, prefer commando...really like the way after it has been deadly worn in...

not my shoe, find the picture in the yahoo auction

[pwing]

[the professor]

Hey pwing, love those pics, how many pages is that magazine?

[dralfonzo]

anyone spot these on the sartorialist a while ago?

[houllier]

is there any ways i can fit well into a shoes that is 0.5 to 1 size larger?

[Supawiwi]

^ put Insoles in them.

[matrix7583]

Has anyone heard about this brand "DNA Groove" ? any info or comments?

they produced a pair of brogue boots

(Italian made, I supposed their are made by them http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=zh-TW&u=http%3A%2F%2F9ts.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fblog-post_29.html&sl=zh-CN&tl=en)

But however, they remind me of Tricker's Stow

so which will you prefer

Tricker's Stow & the Boots below & C&J Skye

(could anyone gimme that links for Skye's pics, please :))

http://www.dnagroove.it/en/PIEMONTE02-man-3-1369-clothes.html

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[SLAB]

pwing; is that a new issue from lightning magazine? where to cop?

[Medine]

The ACL post on the new Wolverine boots:

http://acontinuouslean.com/2009/02/02/first-look-wolverine-heritage-collection/#more-5767"]http://acontinuouslean.com/2009/02/02/first-look-wolverine-heritage-collection/#more-5767

[fre-co]

Houllier: there is no way you can fit NICELY shoes that are too big, you can add insoles and such but they will never fit as nicely as buying the correct size.

stows vs skyes:

I have owned both and as nice as trickers are, there is definitely something superior about the C&J leather, last shape and slightly more refined welt that appeals to me. They are only available in standard width, double leather sole and in one colour though, which may not suit everyone.

If you search this thread you will find several detailed skye pictures, including mine, GregNYC and Synthi's (Synthi's pictures are what made me want them in the first place)

[eean]

on a related note...

what the best way to deal with uneven sole wear?

orthopedic insoles?

my heel constantly wears ont he outside edges of my feet and i find it a bit of a hassle resoleing jsut he heel every year(s)

[Christmas In A Submarine.]

on a related note...

what the best way to deal with uneven sole wear?

orthopedic insoles?

my heel constantly wears ont he outside edges of my feet and i find it a bit of a hassle resoleing jsut he heel every year(s)

http://www.runnersworld.ltd.uk/pronation.htm

[coleslawyum]

^^^That's actually part of the fun of having leather welted shoes. Getting them fixed with all the different options available. If you really want to go hardcore, get some metal taps or v-cleats put in your heel. You'll lose most of your traction but it definitely slow down the wear.

Btw, The C&J Skye is pretty awesome. I was comparing them to the Trickers, but went with the C&J's because I liked the more refined broguing.