Shoes that look better with age...

[jstavrin]

Thanks. I think I'll just go with the single leather. I have these for beating up anyway:

[morse9443]

wow, not so roughout anymore are they, barely a hair left. I swear that shit eventually just turns into regular leather.

[wannabeagiant]

Would love to see pictures of these when they arrive, because last time I tried to do this, I got an email back saying they could not do it because it was exclusive to wings+horns. after, they proceeded to redirect me to a pair they COULD offer me, which looked nothing like them, in fact it looked to be part rough-out part their standard leather. :confused:

I just had these made by Dayton. You'll have to call them and ask for the same service boots they made for wings and horns. I went with leather soles but you can get them with a nitrile (vibram like) sole also. They come out to be around $475 when it's all said and done and it took 6 weeks for me to get them.

These are an 8.5 (fit like 9.5). I put them up for sale on styleforum as I could really use the money but I'm second guessing it.

[jstavrin]

wow, not so roughout anymore are they, barely a hair left. I swear that shit eventually just turns into regular leather.

That's as much to do from treating them with Pecard's as it is from wear.

[erk]

I love the way the waxed/oiled rough out ages. super cool.

[ihatebrianwilliams]

Love all these boots that have been worn. New boots are great. But looking better with age is what I am talking about. Great posts everyone.

[dkatz]

^ seconding this. Hooray for all these posts of recent actually sticking to the title of the thread (as opposed to Shoes that will look better with age I think/hope

[Happy Hooligan]

I have no idea, why would you say?

^Stavrin, SDs look great!

because they sell used "smelly" socks, underwear and other perverted items that only one type of person would buy.

and agree... slim down those black SD...

[jstavrin]

Thanks for the rep, everyone. Just sent those black boots in for the new heel and removal of the Vibram midsole. Can't wait to get them back.

[Happy Hooligan]

Thanks for the rep, everyone. Just sent those black boots in for the new heel and removal of the Vibram midsole. Can't wait to get them back.

good call... they'll look even better when you get them back...

[Exit_40mph]

Love these

[denimjunky]

because they sell used "smelly" socks, underwear and other perverted items that only one type of person would buy.

Wtf? Gross!

I hadn't seen that.

I guess you find what you're looking for. ;-)

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

any of you guys know if this is the 2970 or 2971?

[denimjunky]

^Its hard to say form that picture.

They look a bit distressed...

[Paul T]

A quick question to the brit boys - is there a UK equivalent to obenaufs, etc? My Tricker's are looking dry, and I'd like to get my William Lennons prepared for the winter soon as they arrive.

[LFC4ever]

This article mentions Nikiwax

http://www.stoneramblers.com/CareOfBoots.htm

http://www.amazon.co.uk/nikwax-Sports-Leisure/s?ie=UTF8&rh=n%3A318949011%2Ck%3ANikwax&page=1

Not sure if it has the same legendary status but may work!

Aero Leathers or Eastman may also be able to advise given their leather knowledge?

[SLAB]

its more for water proofing leather but Pecard can get the job done! (see my pictures I posted of my Alden Indy's) I bought it from this UK site

http://www.antiqueleatherdressing.co.uk/classic/classic.shtml

[beatle]

Paul T - sno-seal should work..just get it on ebay

http://www.globetrotter.de/de/shop/detail.php?mod_nr=137278&k_id=0100&hot=0

[coleslawyum]

Recommend URAD stuff and if you want more organic products you can try TAPIR from Germany.

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

^Its hard to say form that picture.

They look a bit distressed...

Love the colour on these, DJ, but yeah its hard to tell which ones they are.

They look too dark for the 2971 and too light for the very brown 2970s

[edmond]

A quick question to the brit boys - is there a UK equivalent to obenaufs, etc? My Tricker's are looking dry, and I'd like to get my William Lennons prepared for the winter soon as they arrive.

for me trickers leather really are dry imo just put shoe polish in them

ive handled a pair last week and man they do feel dry

[davichan]

because there really is not a proper forum to post questions about boots, excuse this please..

Being in NYC, funny enough, it is almost impossible to test fit or pick-up and fell any of these boots in the real.

i am very interested in pursuing a custom rough-out 6 inch boot with one of these companies so,

i would love to hear from the group what they think about comparing these companies boots vs one another,

in craft or any other comments about comparing them to one another please.

i only made parentheses to show my personal intreats in particular models. but fell free to comment away on any.

thank you.

WHITES (smokejumper)

VIBERG (ironworker)

WESCO (jobmaster)

[edmond]

wesco is most comfy and quality is impecable!

whites are more rugged and vintage feel to it even the comfort is kind of vintage to me

viberg quality is great too theyre inbetween these two

if you decide on getting viberg just join the group buy

[davichan]

wesco is most comfy and quality is impecable!

whites are more rugged and vintage feel to it even the comfort is kind of vintage to me

viberg quality is great too theyre inbetween these two

if you decide on getting viberg just join the group buy

Eddie,

thank you!

i am gonna throw you a curve-ball as well knowing you might be able to comment..

throw LONE WOLF (logger) into that mix?

what are your thoughts?

and where is the group buy for Viberg?? link me please to more info on that..??

thank you

[edmond]

on this thread

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=240996&page=18

lw loggers are nice too but theres nothing like amade in america or north america heritage right?

[davichan]

on this thread

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=240996&page=18

lw loggers are nice too but theres nothing like amade in america or north america heritage right?

thank you eddie for the link and your comments, much appreciated!

what wesco do you have/had if i may ask?

[edmond]

wesco jobmaster , boss in burlap and wesco narrow engineer boots

[davichan]

so if you had to choose one work boot to wear,

between your whites, wesco or viberg's,

what would it be..?

[hieveryone]

I'm no expert, but I highly, highly recommend White's. I just got my pair in today. I ordered some two-tone rough-out Bounty Hunters from Baker's, and they're absolutely great. (Smoke Jumpers in a Semi-Dress Last.) Not really experiencing any break-in period at all.

Leather quality/and overall SOLID feel of the boots are great. Pics to come.

[hieveryone]

So it's pretty hard to actually capture the color of the boots. The upper shaft is red dog rough-out, and and in real life they're slightly less red than they're showing up in the pictures. The vamp/counter is distressed rough-out. I was a bit worried about the color combination, but turns out in real life, it looks prett good IMO. I think the last picture is most representative. And as I wear them in, I'm sure it'll be less and less noticeable, sadly. They're super comfy, and I ordered my red wing size.