Shoes that look better with age...

[marineabilly]

Ed, are these yours?

[edmond]

yes theyre mine theyre a bit tight you want it? 8.5D

[dunkin deeznuts]

Top row, the black pair at the right? What style is this?

sorry just saw this

its a black cordovan long wing

[k1d.]

just treated my boots.. left the other one untreated to show the difference.. what you guys think?

[Window]

my favorite boots. very old Sears & Roebucks boots possibly, but I can barely make out the tag that's on em.

[SLAB]

it will be mighty difficult to decide on a single model boot that will satisfy all our wishes... nevertheless im very interested in a Viberg boot collaboration. And it doesn't need to be an 'official' SuFu boot imo; just a group purchase by boot lovers :-)

btw nobody selling their pair of RW GT black size 8?

[edmond]

rios of mercedes! perfect!

[rayw44]

Just a heads up. There's what looks to be an older pair of Indy's (judging by the color) that are up on ebay now. But they may have slipped past most people because they aren't listed as Indy's. Item no. 250584928758.

[Turntabloid]

here is some pricing input for custom viberg boots, for all who asked:

6" service boot the merlot \ deep purple $500.00

6" tan nailed down boot. $520

black hiker $550.00

non-horween leathers will be cheaper.

[superscore]

rios of mercedes! perfect!

those are PERFECT!!!!

i do own a couple of rios boots, will post some pics on friday if you are interested,... also got some really awesome Olathes,.....

stay tuned

[Happy Hooligan]

Just a heads up. There's what looks to be an older pair of Indy's (judging by the color) that are up on ebay now. But they may have slipped past most people because they aren't listed as Indy's. Item no. 250584928758.

those are really old Indy boots NOS good find!

[rnrswitch]

they do have half soles like the vibram 435 which is great!

What's the stats on this boot. I am still looking for a nice engineer boot.

[heinrich BCN]

sorry just saw this

its a black cordovan long wing

Thank you for the reply. I tried to google them, but...?! Are they straight out of the Alden factory?

[heinrich BCN]

Did anybody see those for real?

http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/the-343/Thorogood-for-Epaulet-Horsehide/Detail

Horsehide?!

Would love to see them aged well and worn hard...

[Happy Hooligan]

okay, now some engineer boot porn...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130368653986&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_12380wt_1120

way over priced but either these have been made to look perfect or is this the perfect pair of vintage boots?

[marineabilly]

here is some pricing input for custom viberg boots, for all who asked:

6" service boot the merlot \ deep purple $500.00

6" tan nailed down boot. $520

black hiker $550.00

non-horween leathers will be cheaper.

Not bad - i can't find any websites to place an order :confused:

[morse9443]

^I know they do custom orders direct. Email them.

also says on their homepage -

Order Direct: 1-800-663-6388

[Alex3000]

You know I've lived in Texas all my life and not once owned a pair of cowboy boots those Rios of Mercedes my be my first pair those look damn sexy.

[SLAB]

mmm, Viberg service boot with tan rough-out leather, single leather (natural edges) and half sole vibrams ; how does that sound? Viberg is pretty pricey compared to White's though...

[Gang]

hi, SLAB

don't you think the impression of a color is little bit flat?

how about brown rough-out with natural edges

or tan rough-out with brown edges. needs some accent.

[SLAB]

well, the black vibram soles would be the accent (somewhat similar to the rough-out army/marine boots)

[Gang]

hum.. black vibram sole plus darker shoe laces would be nice

[marineabilly]

okay, now some engineer boot porn...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130368653986&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_12380wt_1120

way over priced but either these have been made to look perfect or is this the perfect pair of vintage boots?

Way over-priced with new heels. I recently sold a pair that, in my opinion, was ten times better looking and all original for just over $800.00. I know I could've sold them for more, but I didn't want to start getting stingy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170437025718&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

[rnrswitch]

Way over-priced with new heels. I recently sold a pair that, in my opinion, was ten times better looking and all original for just over $800.00. I know I could've sold them for more, but I didn't want to start getting stingy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170437025718&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

That's a pair of boots I would spend $300 to rebuild the sole.

[marineabilly]

I hear ya. I hated to sell it, but when something sits in your closet for almost two years with minimal use, you gotta spread the love.

[Aries]

Just received my AF79s from Alden of Carmel.

I had to order half a size down than usual, or else wait 7 months, so I just ordered.

They are *slightly tight* where the vamp meets the tongue.

Anyone got tips for stretching them out slightly? So far I'm just going to stretch them a bit with my shoe trees.

[choice]

Five days away from the supposed ship date of the second run of Roy boots and I'm already contemplating picking up a pair of Viberg westerns, this thread is killing my cashflow.

[erk]

Just received my AF79s from Alden of Carmel.

I had to order half a size down than usual, or else wait 7 months, so I just ordered.

They are *slightly tight* where the vamp meets the tongue.

Anyone got tips for stretching them out slightly? So far I'm just going to stretch them a bit with my shoe trees.

from what I've read cordovan leather doesn't really stretch much. I'd say if you haven't worn them outside yet, send them back and wait the 7 months. You'd be much happier.

[fre-co]

from what I've read cordovan leather doesn't really stretch much. I'd say if you haven't worn them outside yet, send them back and wait the 7 months. You'd be much happier.

Yeah when you are spending over $600 on boots, have patience and get the right size! Cordovan is nowhere near as forgiving and calfskin.

[Aries]

Thanks for the advice chaps, but already after wearing them around the house for a few hours, the "stubborn" part that was a bit tight is softening up.

I think give this a week of wear and it will soften up completely, should be fine.