Shoes that look better with age...

[illumin8em]

I have to disagree. I really dig my Farmers, but you're entitled to your opinion

I find Buco insanely priced too. For that much scratch I might as well get something MTO from Edward Green. Beck's might be a better option, but not for long.

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I always loved these. i wear something similar nearly every day, but sadly it won't take a shine. I thought demonito had a pair of farmers as well, but it may have just been you

[Happy Hooligan]

awesome job Roy!

How do they fit? Did the new resole help any previous foot molds inside?

I've bought a few loggers from ebay over the years and they never quite fit right...

[flex]

Trickers

[roy6]

awesome job Roy!

How do they fit? Did the new resole help any previous foot molds inside?

I've bought a few loggers from ebay over the years and they never quite fit right...

Thanks, man.

They aren't so comfortable now, as the new midsole will need to adapt to my feet, but hopefully after some wear they'll become more comfortable. There's room for a gel insole, which makes them wearable enough enough for now.

[deferdum]

My Vibergs. Lace-to-toe Naval Boot, brown chromexcel leather. 269 sole. VIbram heel. They've been worn for about 3 weeks. I think I got the wrong size, though, so if anyone's interested in them let me know. Size 8.

[beeetus]

^^how much?

[deferdum]

I bought them for 450, which seems significantly less than some of the other boots that have been posted from Viberg. Ordered them in person at the shop, so maybe this made a difference. I'd probably take 325.

(Though shipping would have to be extra...these things weigh a ton!!)

[fre-co]

I'm not usually a fan of lace to toe, but they look good.

[blackswan99]

Hello all engineer boot gurus,

I am always drawn to a look look with a pair of vintage engineer boots like this

So I bought a pair of Wesco Narrow Engineer factory seconds. But when I look in the mirror, it just doesn’t look right. I end up looking like this (pic not mine and no my denim is not as distressed/patched up)

Would love to hear your comments with what went wrong (of course aside from the patchwork)…

1. Boots need broken in?

2. Jeans need wider leg opening?

3. Inseam length problem? Cuffing? Stacking?

4. Heels of the Wesco Narrow Engineer too high?

5. Instep height of the Wesco Narrow Engineer is too high?

6. Or just people (like me) would never look cool in engineer boots?

[Happy Hooligan]

need to see the actual boots on you....

[beeetus]

I agree with Hooligan. Give us some pictures of you in the boots.

[edmond]

yes pictures of boots on you heres mine

[marineabilly]

Hello all engineer boot gurus,

So I bought a pair of Wesco Narrow Engineer factory seconds. But when I look in the mirror, it just doesn’t look right. I end up looking like this (pic not mine and no my denim is not as distressed/patched up)

The REAL question is where did you find factory second Narrow's and how much did you pay? The pic looks a bit odd because the guy has destroyed jeans with brand new boots and they're a little tapered at the bottom.

Ed, lookin' good - how's about a side shot of your narrows?

[edmond]

i think that guy is you

get back at ya john

[blackswan99]

damn, pics have to wait till this weekend. pls don't ask, just can't do during the week....

Well at least I can answer your questions for the seconds now. I got them from...........Wesco, of course. They didn't advertised as such but with black fire leather, mp toe, heavy duty outsole stitching, dyed brown outsole and the roller buckles, I am pretty sure they were the Narrow Engineer made for the Japanese market. The problem was, during the manufacturing process, someone forgot to triple stitch the vamp and the back, hence this pair never passed Q.C. and did not get the plane ticket to Japan. And I didn't mind one less row of stitching to get my hands on a pair for less than $600 bucks.

[Happy Hooligan]

damn, pics have to wait till this weekend. pls don't ask, just can't do during the week....

Well at least I can answer your questions for the seconds now. I got them from...........Wesco, of course. They didn't advertised as such but with black fire leather, mp toe, heavy duty outsole stitching, dyed brown outsole and the roller buckles, I am pretty sure they were the Narrow Engineer made for the Japanese market. The problem was, during the manufacturing process, someone forgot to triple stitch the vamp and the back, hence this pair never passed Q.C. and did not get the plane ticket to Japan. And I didn't mind one less row of stitching to get my hands on a pair for less than $600 bucks.

I think the Japan Wescos were just made with Horsehide, but I could be wrong. You might just have a pair like mine of the Boss with the MP toe....

[Layne]

BlackSwan, why even post that Tom Waits pic? I'm not trying to be a dick but you can't even see anything about about his boots...

[beeetus]

^^Yeah I kinda thought the same thing. If it weren't for the little glint of a buckle, I wouldn't have know they were engineers.

[16steps]

uhhh, where to cop? or are these exclusive to silver and gold?

http://store.silver-and-gold.com/?pid=11578564

[jasonfoote303]

uhhh, where to cop? or are these exclusive to silver and gold?

http://store.silver-and-gold.com/?pid=11578564

Those are sweet. Looks like a Japan only makeup because of the military last.

Blackbird has a very similar version on a different last. NICE

[marineabilly]

You'd think at that price, Narrow's would be made of horsehide, but they were are with black fire. Cycle Boss' are made with horsehide.

Here's a better one of Tom's boots, but not much better...

[edmond]

come on man show us a picture dont tell me you cant

[SLAB]

Arknets has a similar Alden model

these are looking good too

[DocBlue]

Ask and ye shall receive - thanks Doc!!! Man, they don't look as olive green anymore. So they do change colors like Christophe stated? They definitely look better with age.

Cheers!

hey Billy sorry i didnt see your comment

nope i did put some black once on those so they dont get darker with age only but i will agree with Christophe on the fact that the leather is truly awesome.

the wear on the contrary is a bit loose and i do prefer my bosses wich seems to hold better the ankle

[sarlo]

+/-3 years and they need to be cleaned

[aapoli]

You'd think at that price, Narrow's would be made of horsehide, but they were are with black fire. Cycle Boss' are made with horsehide.

That's correct, black fire leather. I dont know if you already knew, but Wesco will make horsehide boots as well, if you provide them with proper horsehide.

[edmond]

really they will? how? call them up? or what email? ive got some horsehide

[kalpa1103]

Those are sweet. Looks like a Japan only makeup because of the military last.

Blackbird has a very similar version on a different last. NICE

just got these in mail!!!!

[Happy Hooligan]

That's correct, black fire leather. I dont know if you already knew, but Wesco will make horsehide boots as well, if you provide them with proper horsehide.

I wish I knew that 6 years ago....

[marineabilly]

WESCO must be gettin' a little softer with their policies nowadays, 'cause I asked them for horsehide and roller buckles about three or four years ago and the guy referred me to WESCO Japan. Looks like US-made horsehide WESCO's in the near future for me - thanks for the info aapoli!! Now, to get Okuyama to sell me some brass roller buckles...