Shoes that look better with age...

[edmond]

  marineabilly said:

Julian boots are offered for around 600-800+.

im interested lets get do an order!

[y7bbb6]

hey guys, just some pics of my desert boots

  y7bbb6 said:

beeswax clarks

second dub, used clear chelsea leather food. noticing a slight reddish hue in the light

first dub was black leather food, here's a pic from 3 months ago, right after the dub

[Mike147]

Finally got my order in at WESCO - thru Bakers Shoe... The process went very smoothly and I spoke to Pete from WESCO about fit...

I ordered an 8" Jobmaster in Brown - Lace to Toe with a #430 Vibram Sole (with a low heel). Fit is key for me and Pete recommended the Lace to Toe as he believes that I can get a better fit with this style than plain toe - just more control / adjustment points.

Also recommended that I do a Mid-Sole Fitting, which essentially involves WESCO shipping me the boots before they are completed (pre-sole) for a fitting. I'll have some additional costs in the final price but it will be worth it to know I'll be getting a pair of boots that fit well (with orthotics).

I'm pretty pumped up about the whole process - just sucks to have to wait! Thanks to all for their advice - I'll post some pics when we hit the mid-sole fit stage.

[marineabilly]

  Mike147 said:

Finally got my order in at WESCO - thru Bakers Shoe... The process went very smoothly and I spoke to Pete from WESCO about fit...

I ordered an 8" Jobmaster in Brown - Lace to Toe with a #430 Vibram Sole (with a low heel). Fit is key for me and Pete recommended the Lace to Toe as he believes that I can get a better fit with this style than plain toe - just more control / adjustment points.

Also recommended that I do a Mid-Sole Fitting, which essentially involves WESCO shipping me the boots before they are completed (pre-sole) for a fitting. I'll have some additional costs in the final price but it will be worth it to know I'll be getting a pair of boots that fit well (with orthotics).

I'm pretty pumped up about the whole process - just sucks to have to wait! Thanks to all for their advice - I'll post some pics when we hit the mid-sole fit stage.

Congrats!!! Don't forget pics

[dr.house]

  Mr HaGa said:

They're nice boots definitely but 3 pairs of the exact same boots in different colors seems a little ridiculous to me. Especially considering the money you payed for the last ones you could've gotten something like LW or Aldens or whatnot.

Anyway, I'm sure you could give a shit.

I wanted them cuz' I like the Beckman's most. Black, black cherry and chestnust are exactly the three colours I want to complete my clothing

(besides the fact that there are many alternatives in that price range).

[TTM]

Quick question on oiling -

I just picked up some bucks on the cheap, made of a pretty soft orangeish/brown suede. A little too light and orange for my taste. I've got some obenaufs I keep around to maintain my sperrys & cowboy boots, would it be a travesty to apply it to the suede bucks to make them a little darker? Would it mess up the texture or get all blotchy?

[moykky]

  TTM said:

Quick question on oiling -

I just picked up some bucks on the cheap, made of a pretty soft orangeish/brown suede. A little too light and orange for my taste. I've got some obenaufs I keep around to maintain my sperrys & cowboy boots, would it be a travesty to apply it to the suede bucks to make them a little darker? Would it mess up the texture or get all blotchy?

I wouldn't treat suede leather like that (especially without seeing pics ) but I've seen it being done... You could try just a little spot, in tongue for example.

[edmond]

in a couple of months viberg will come up with horsehide boots! watchout! im gonna get me a dozen!

[SLAB]

lol Ed, i'd love to see a picture with your entire boots collection. how many pairs do you have right now?

[M4TM]

i don't get to wear these enough.

[edmond]

those are very nice who makes them>?????

[edmond]

i have around 2 dozen of boots maybe 7 of them are still in box brand new the rest i wear em on rotation

[stelack]

Clarks Desert Boots always look amazing once properly broken in... even to the point where you should have thrown them out months before.

[M4TM]

  demonito said:

those are very nice who makes them>?????

Thx. Margiela. Dunno if you can tell from the pics but the white part is hand painted.

[edmond]

theyre fuckin so cool! are they still available?

[Opie]

Those are pretty!

[glimmertwins]

  Music for the Masses said:

Thx. Margiela. Dunno if you can tell from the pics but the white part is hand painted.

Forgive the ignorance - but how do you paint leather white and not have it show the raw underneath when it scuffs? That seems weird to me...almost cheap. No insult intended, just seems a bit off for a nicer shoe. I really like the look, but if it's just hand painted I have a pair of Aldens that I could make look exactly like that with a little white paint. Something tells me my attempt wouldn't look so cool though

[joelz]

I think I've tried posting to this before, but I never had a direct link, I love this video.. makes me want to polish my shoes/boots up after i watch it

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[coleslawyum]

Yep, that's the dude that started Brift H. I stole most of my polishing techniquesfrom them. Very recommended if you are ever in Omotesando, Tokyo.

Counter style where you take your shoes off and have a drink while they polish your shoes.

[joelz]

what a great idea for a bar - it puts new meaning to gentleman's club, that's for sure.

the video is from http://garra.jp/style/tailored/index.html, there's also a great one for ironing, but that wouldn't be on thread topic at all..

[Supawiwi]

Anyone could help me size on the Alden Hampton and Aberdeen lasts??

[g0mez33]

  Supawiwi said:

Anyone could help me size on the Alden Hampton and Aberdeen lasts??

they don't have the hampton but a pretty good rundown of most of the alden lasts

'http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index.cfm/fitting.htm

[Nicorice]

Just got these. Does anyone know what viscolized sole is?

[rnrswitch]

Yuketen... right? That's a nice lookin shoe. Does it come in brown

[M4TM]

  demonito said:

theyre fuckin so cool! are they still available?

they're from SS 06

  glimmertwins said:

Forgive the ignorance - but how do you paint leather white and not have it show the raw underneath when it scuffs? That seems weird to me...almost cheap. No insult intended, just seems a bit off for a nicer shoe. I really like the look, but if it's just hand painted I have a pair of Aldens that I could make look exactly like that with a little white paint. Something tells me my attempt wouldn't look so cool though

i think the paint scuffing off is part of it... i think it will look better with age as it happens!

  Nicorice said:

Just got these.

nice! where'd you get them?

[Mike147]

  Nicorice said:

Just got these. Does anyone know what viscolized sole is?

It's an Oiled leather sole. A bit waterproof and will likely wear well. I have Alden shoes that have a similar sole. Very nice...

[Doug C]

  Nicorice said:

Just got these. Does anyone know what viscolized sole is?

Nicorice, those are great looking !! Got any info on them to share.. sizeing, price, etc.. got a link? Could only be better with a sixth set of lace holes for each shoe, but that's extremely minor. I like 'em.

[Nicorice]

rnrswitch: sorry i don't know if they came in brown.

i got them off ebay for $160 + shipping. mine's a size 7 but they fit quite large, i usually wear an 8.

they also came in a nice indigo chambray shoe bag.

[captivated]

those look awesome

[lenn]

got a new pair of RW's yesterday. time to compare my 3,5 year old 8131's with the new black 8130. they are a collab with vintage55 btw, but the only differences i can find are the vintage55 logo embossed in the leather, and that they come with fat leather laces.

dutch people and those willing to travel, pay attention: i got the blacks on discount for €90! PM me for kopping info