Shoes that look better with age...

[CrashTestBrummie]

they arrived already... need a little love & care and some new laces, but they fit perfectly.

will post further pics after i've taken a brush to them...

Quoted for this page...will be interested in seeing them after a refurb

Remember, the story about veldt re-soling comes from tricker's, who don't favour it! For the resole everything depends on how the resole is done and how they shave/clean up the extended edge of the outers.

I will get a commando on these shoes soon, from a veldt specialist and report back. Might buy a couple of matching heel pieces, as it's those I seem to run through.

Killer b, nice job! Wearing my v shoes & boots in a field in Somerset, tramping thru cow dung, what they were made for!

You thinking of using that specialist cobbler we were discussing the other day? If so, worth noting that they're closed until 27 June - I just called to ask about whether the resoling story was correct and got a voicemail message.

I'm keen to find out as I suspect that these boots will become more and more difficult to find in the future - prices on the AS veldt seem to be dropping on a lot of sites as they clear their stock of 'old' AS in preparation for their rebirth, which would appear to be scheduled for September of this year.

Whilst waffling on about 'no more boots', I did actually source a pair of Kelso at a very good price in case I was ever unable to replace the Lotus....

[CrashTestBrummie]

they arrived already... need a little love & care and some new laces, but they fit perfectly.

will post further pics after i've taken a brush to them...

Quoted for this page...will be interested in seeing them after a refurb

Remember, the story about veldt re-soling comes from tricker's, who don't favour it! For the resole everything depends on how the resole is done and how they shave/clean up the extended edge of the outers.

I will get a commando on these shoes soon, from a veldt specialist and report back. Might buy a couple of matching heel pieces, as it's those I seem to run through.

Killer b, nice job! Wearing my v shoes & boots in a field in Somerset, tramping thru cow dung, what they were made for!

You thinking of using that specialist cobbler we were discussing the other day? If so, worth noting that they're closed until 27 June - I just called to ask about whether the resoling story was correct and got a voicemail message.

I'm keen to find out as I suspect that these boots will become more and more difficult to find in the future - prices on the AS veldt seem to be dropping on a lot of sites as they clear their stock of 'old' AS in preparation for their rebirth, which would appear to be scheduled for September of this year.

Whilst waffling on about 'no more boots', I did actually source a pair of Kelso at a very good price in case I was ever unable to replace the Lotus....

[killer b]

I'm keen to find out as I suspect that these boots will become more and more difficult to find in the future - prices on the AS veldt seem to be dropping on a lot of sites as they clear their stock of 'old' AS in preparation for their rebirth, which would appear to be scheduled for September of this year.

cheers for the info - he's looking at getting another pair soon, so now's probably a good time to buy.

do you think they're stopping making veldt altogether with the relaunch?

[killer b]

I'm keen to find out as I suspect that these boots will become more and more difficult to find in the future - prices on the AS veldt seem to be dropping on a lot of sites as they clear their stock of 'old' AS in preparation for their rebirth, which would appear to be scheduled for September of this year.

cheers for the info - he's looking at getting another pair soon, so now's probably a good time to buy.

do you think they're stopping making veldt altogether with the relaunch?

[CrashTestBrummie]

cheers for the info - he's looking at getting another pair soon, so now's probably a good time to buy.

do you think they're stopping making veldt altogether with the relaunch?

Direct him towards afinepairofshoes.co.uk - they've got reduced veldt shoes on there from AS.

And I don't know, but I can't see that they'd be a popular choice, and with AS looking to concentrate on their 'Exclusive' range, then I wouldn't be suprised...

[CrashTestBrummie]

cheers for the info - he's looking at getting another pair soon, so now's probably a good time to buy.

do you think they're stopping making veldt altogether with the relaunch?

Direct him towards afinepairofshoes.co.uk - they've got reduced veldt shoes on there from AS.

And I don't know, but I can't see that they'd be a popular choice, and with AS looking to concentrate on their 'Exclusive' range, then I wouldn't be suprised...

[killer b]

any thoughts on what i should do to these lotus btw? they don't need resoling yet, so i was just going to give them a polish and see how it looked - would you recommend any other treatments?

[killer b]

any thoughts on what i should do to these lotus btw? they don't need resoling yet, so i was just going to give them a polish and see how it looked - would you recommend any other treatments?

[CrashTestBrummie]

any thoughts on what i should do to these lotus btw? they don't need resoling yet, so i was just going to give them a polish and see how it looked - would you recommend any other treatments?

Saddle soap, conditioner, polish and beeswax although I think it might've been better to leave the polish till after the wax had settled. I used a hairdryer to help melt the beeswax into the seams of the boots, then again once they'd dried - helps clear any residue and also gives them a glossier look, exactly the same as rewaxing a wax jacket.

Looks like the Tricker's veldts will need a refurb soon:

And just saw these vintage 70s UK-made Doc Martens for sale:

All this, and Eatons too:

[CrashTestBrummie]

any thoughts on what i should do to these lotus btw? they don't need resoling yet, so i was just going to give them a polish and see how it looked - would you recommend any other treatments?

Saddle soap, conditioner, polish and beeswax although I think it might've been better to leave the polish till after the wax had settled. I used a hairdryer to help melt the beeswax into the seams of the boots, then again once they'd dried - helps clear any residue and also gives them a glossier look, exactly the same as rewaxing a wax jacket.

Looks like the Tricker's veldts will need a refurb soon:

And just saw these vintage 70s UK-made Doc Martens for sale:

All this, and Eatons too:

[silencejoe]

Nice one!

http://cgi.ebay.com/200612821445?clk_rvr_id=236781462858

[silencejoe]

Nice one!

http://cgi.ebay.com/200612821445?clk_rvr_id=236781462858

[CrashTestBrummie]

I hope no one on here was watching those...

Good BIN on these 'worn once' C&J Coniston:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290572003849&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[CrashTestBrummie]

I hope no one on here was watching those...

Good BIN on these 'worn once' C&J Coniston:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290572003849&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[SLAB]

hehe, thanks for the link to those wolverines, although they are a half size too small, they still look very enticing.

killer b, great pickup. they seem in better shape than the pictures on ebay suggested, if i knew i would have picked them up myself

[SLAB]

hehe, thanks for the link to those wolverines, although they are a half size too small, they still look very enticing.

killer b, great pickup. they seem in better shape than the pictures on ebay suggested, if i knew i would have picked them up myself

[killer b]

yeah, any damage is pretty superficial - i reckon they'll look cracking once i've cleaned 'em up.

those wolverines are beautiful. and my size. there's no way i could afford what they'll go for...

[killer b]

yeah, any damage is pretty superficial - i reckon they'll look cracking once i've cleaned 'em up.

those wolverines are beautiful. and my size. there's no way i could afford what they'll go for...

[rkusmant]

Ben, I'm still saving for Kelso/Selkirk MTO I mentioned before. I kind of worry that AS might discontinue the Veldt line and focus on the luxury line so yeah more dilemma

Afinepairofshoes has pretty good deal on the AS Veldts too (at least for the US buyer), I hope the big sizes will stay available for later, they seem to have all big sizes all the time.

[rkusmant]

Ben, I'm still saving for Kelso/Selkirk MTO I mentioned before. I kind of worry that AS might discontinue the Veldt line and focus on the luxury line so yeah more dilemma

Afinepairofshoes has pretty good deal on the AS Veldts too (at least for the US buyer), I hope the big sizes will stay available for later, they seem to have all big sizes all the time.

[CrashTestBrummie]

Yeah, it's just a gut feeling on the possible discontinuation of the AS veldts - I just can't see why they'd make such a boot or shoe if they're looking to concentrate on the more artisan models.

[CrashTestBrummie]

Yeah, it's just a gut feeling on the possible discontinuation of the AS veldts - I just can't see why they'd make such a boot or shoe if they're looking to concentrate on the more artisan models.

[lazymuthafuka]

Hi guys need some help here.. Can obenauf lp be applied to the redwings gt? I have read in the redwing website that featherstone leather should be cleaned with leather cleaner then polish with shoe creme to give it the shine.. Is there a 'correct' way to go about taking care of the rw gt? Ive have read in thread about people polishing their gt with obenauf lp..

[fre-co]

My White's SD are in the country, I just have to pay the customs fee and they will deliver them.... how exciting....

[denimjunky]

How much is the fee?

[Zazamoot]

Hi guys need some help here.. Can obenauf lp be applied to the redwings gt? I have read in the redwing website that featherstone leather should be cleaned with leather cleaner then polish with shoe creme to give it the shine.. Is there a 'correct' way to go about taking care of the rw gt? Ive have read in thread about people polishing their gt with obenauf lp..

You're all mixed up. Obenauf's is an oil that penetrates and conditions the leather, keeping it from becoming brittle. It is similar to Pecard's or any other product that calls itself a conditioner, though each has different qualities. A polish is a mix of waxes designed to sit on top of the leather after being applied and take on a shine after buffing.

Get yourself some stiff horsehair brushes. Use one to brush off any dirt or grit clinging to the boots at the end of the day. If you want to polish them, pick up a tin of Kiwi (bleh) or Angelus in an appropriate color at your local pharmacy or shoe store. Draw the polish from the tin by rubbing it briskly with a sponge slightly damp with hot water and apply to the leather. Try a few coats, mix colors, burnish the toe, go hog wild. After the wax has sat for ten minutes, buff it with a horsehair brush to bring out the shine.

If you want to condition or waterproof the leather, then you look to products like Obenaufs, Pecards and Snoseal. Once is usually enough to last a year or more.

[lazymuthafuka]

Alright thanks! Am I right to say its not necessary to oil my brand new gt if i just got them? Cos ive seen people's classic round redwings boot's colour changed when they oiled them.. Whats the point of getting the boots in that specific colour in the first place then?

[coleslawyum]

You don't need to oil boots for a long time. Just polish them. If you are worried about changing the color, use a wax or shoe cream that has no pigment.

[denimjunky]

You're all mixed up. Obenauf's is an oil that penetrates and conditions the leather, keeping it from becoming brittle.

Just to clear out some possible doubts here.

When people mention Obenaufs they usually refer to Heavy duty LP. (which is their star product)

Obenaufs LP heavy duty is a leather protector.Foreign substance repeller.

Good for water proofing.

Then there is Obenaufs leather oil which indeed is a conditioner.

[fre-co]

How much is the fee?

£45 ish....