Shoes that look better with age...

[CrashTestBrummie]

Same as any other boot - just try and make sure that you don't get polish 'solids' on your rag as they might gather in the holes.

[DeForel]

Hey guys, I'm not sure if this is quite the thread for it..but couldn't really find a better one so here goes.

New to the boot game but I wanted to dabble in some desert or chukka-type boots first. For the money I see between the standard clarks and the jcrew macalisters (though I'd shell out some more for some real quality)

Is there much difference between durability and comfort? I've look all over and haven't seen much definitive comparison. I checked a ton of brands but maybe is there another Crepe sole chukka that I should look into? Thanks guy

[konadog]

Hey guys, I'm not sure if this is quite the thread for it..but couldn't really find a better one so here goes.

New to the boot game but I wanted to dabble in some desert or chukka-type boots first. For the money I see between the standard clarks and the jcrew macalisters (though I'd shell out some more for some real quality)

Is there much difference between durability and comfort? I've look all over and haven't seen much definitive comparison. I checked a ton of brands but maybe is there another Crepe sole chukka that I should look into? Thanks guy

If you can afford the Alden unlined chukka boots they are SO much nicer than clark's or J Crew. If that's too much, i suggest Grenson or Loake or Alfred Sargent off of Pediwear.

[vamks]

my new white's came in yesterday. semi dress, distressed rough out with british tan, single leather, with the single stitch outsole.

These are fucking insane man.

[CrashTestBrummie]

Previously listed Lotus shoes (UK 8.5) at a lower BIN now:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-1940s-WWII-LOTUS-VELDTSCHOEN-SHOES-UK-8-5-/360371559807?pt=UK_Men_s_Vintage_Clothing&hash=item53e7d19d7f

1940s, apparently.

[konadog]

These are fucking insane man.

Thanks. Really looking forward to breaking them in. My other pair of semi dress (brown dress leather) look much better after 6 months than they did new.

[wgmds]

am i a super wimp, or do you guys all hate wearing boots in the heat, too?

[JL77]

I am definitely sensitive to heat and veer away from heavier denim and shirts in the summertime, but I still feel pretty comfortable in my boots no matter how hot it is out.

[mikecch]

I don't mind wearing boots in dry heat...

[xEMBx]

I try and wear my boots everyday I can, unless my better half doesn't allow me.

[wgmds]

you're all stronger than myself. after 80 i cant even touch my indy's. i do wear jeans all year round though

[CrashTestBrummie]

I'll wear mine whenever, although it never gets truly hot in England.

I'll just make sure the boots get a couple of days to dry out if it's been a sweaty day...

[Happy Hooligan]

I wear jeans and boots no matter, unless I wear a pair of sneakers, but heat is just heat... I deal with it.

[zeen]

I actually don't feel heat in my legs.. weird.

[ranonranonarat]

its hot all year round and i wear boots all day everyday be it desert boots or workboots. its just putting them on and taking them off that kills. doesnt really feel significantly hotter compared to sneakers to me..

[hollowsleather]

I have the exact opposite philosophy as the one that seems popular here.

As soon as it breaks 70 degrees I'm in shorts, sandals, and tanks. I still throw on boots for hiking, though.

That may have something to do with the scarcity of summer weather where I am.

[mikedbt5]

As someone who works in a stores/factory environemnt I have to wear protective shoes/ boots all day whilst in work . I get to choose the type though , I wear DM's . When I put my Sanders or Tickers on it a completely different footwear experience regadless of the weather . Good quality boots are warm in the winter but I find them comfortable in the warm weather . My 0.02 .

[superbeveridge]

jeans and boots 365 days a year. good boots with good leather breath. my feet have never been overheated in my aldens nor have they been to cold...

[edmond]

i work and spend most of my time here in the tropics and i work construction and boots 365 days a year no issues watsoever

[HoustonChris]

am i a super wimp, or do you guys all hate wearing boots in the heat, too?

Yep, you're a super wimp. I wear boots and jeans every day. It's been over 90 degrees for the last 4-5 days, and it's only going to get hotter and more humid. Summers up in your part of the world aren't that bad. Come to think of it, they're actually pretty pleasant.

[CrashTestBrummie]

Finshed off bringing the Tecnic veldtschoen back to life last night; just need to decide what (if anything) to do with the sole:

[killer b]

they aren't the handsomest soles in the world, but they've not seen too much wear. i'd leave them for now if i were you.

[CrashTestBrummie]

I'm kinda thinking that, as they're pretty comfy (just feels odd wearing shoes after months wearing boots ).

The front of one of the stick on soles is starting to peel away though...

[killer b]

if it's peeling away, may be a good idea to consider a resole then. or at least getting a cobbler to glue it down...

[CrashTestBrummie]

I think I'll just get it glued whilst I decide what to do with it...the shoes are a full size down from my normal, but fit perfectly...

[rob j cole]

Does anyone know, where I can buy engineer boots in nyc?

[mikedbt5]

I think I'll just get it glued whilst I decide what to do with it...the shoes are a full size down from my normal, but fit perfectly...

I think when you do get them reoled the golfer sole , see the Cheaney Hampton, would suit their shape well .

Cant wait for my Rannoch to arrive tomorrow . The more I look at the Hoggs collection I think these maybe Sanders manufactured (the shape , features and price range) I will be able to compare them to my Cheltenham and see .

Can you tell me are the bellows tongue on your Lotus and Trickers boots leather lined ? Not that it makes a great difference but it is a nice feature.

[CrashTestBrummie]

I think when you do get them reoled the golfer sole , see the Cheaney Hampton would suit their shape well .

Cant wait for my Rannoch to arrive tomorrow . Them more I look at the Hoggs collection I think these maybe Sanders manufactured (the shape , features and price range) I will be able to compare them to my Cheltenham and see .

Can you tell me are the bellows tongue on your Lotus and Trickers boots leather lined ? Not that it makes a great difference but it is a nice feature.

I'm looking forward to seeing some pics of those; would you be good enough to post a pic taken from above? I'm curious as to the 'nose' on the Rannoch.

I've heard people say that Sanders make them, also Loake, and AS and Cheaney have also been mentioned. Still none the wiser! I'd not imagine many manufacturers would have the facilities, nor the know-how, to make this kind of boot any more...

Neither the Lotus, Tricker's or AS veltds have a lined tongue. In fact, only the AS Kelso has lining, full stop - it's much closer to Tricker's Grasmere than the Tricker's veldt or the Lotus.

[onehundy]

Does anyone know, where I can buy engineer boots in nyc?

I don't know about engineer boots but you should check out Leffot.

[superbeveridge]

you might be able to get the rrl engineered boots at bergdorfs... i am sure you can get the red wing boots at just about anywhere you can get red wings.