Shoes that look better with age...

[fre-co]

Before

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After

Rook same...

[halberdklown]

probably the crappy camera, but they look like they've been dusted off in the second pic

[arahat]

Trickers Eaton in the rare Reverse calf. Patina over time.

They are coincidentally for sale.

http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php?/topic/130180-fs-trickers-reverse-calf-uk-8-eaton/

[lazymuthafuka]

Been having green fungi like dust in the boots... have cleaned them up dried them but some still came back.. probably due to unproper cleaning but any idea anyone?

[arahat]

Do they grow in some sort of a circular growth spots/patterns?

I dare say you need some sort of a leather treatment which kills the mould. From experience, RM Williams leather conditioner works well (though I'm not sure how obtainable it'll be for you in the US)

After that it's probably best if you wear the boots regularly (and dry them naturally) with at least a day rest in between.

[mctaran]

more cherry stuff:

RW GT, almost two years old

[mikecch]

Been having green fungi like dust in the boots... have cleaned them up dried them but some still came back.. probably due to unproper cleaning but any idea anyone?

Pic?

What's your maintenance process/schedule like?

[Paul T]

I don't get it..

Mmm... maybe it's a case of New Shoes, and Shoes That Look Worse With Age...

Edited December 1, 2011 by Paul T

[lazymuthafuka]

no pics for that but theyre a pair of relatively new boots... tried oiling the leather soles lightly.. added anti bacterial shoes balls.. hopeful that they wouldnt come back again..fingers crossed..

[smittybat]

^ Use shoe trees and you might wipe down the insides after you wear them with a clean dry cloth. If you live in a humid climate it might be tough. Get a dehumidifier for the room you keep them in.

[lazymuthafuka]

Thanks for the advice.. and yes i live in a place with 90% humidity all year round..

Edited December 1, 2011 by lazymuthafuka

[fre-co]

^Just never take them off.....

Those trickers eatons look rather stained in the picture, what is up with that?

I just soaked my wesco boss in the tub and am wearing sopping wet leather boots now. This is a first for me but it seems to be doing the trick of breaking them in. Yesterday they were instep crushingly tight and I was concerned I'd be selling yet another pair of boots, now they are feeling pretty good.

Edited December 1, 2011 by fre-co

[almostnice]

the almostnice household rw collection

left to right, back row: 2992, 2992, 2971(the wife's) 2940, 2936, 8134, 9011

front row: 8113, 9012, 1908, 9030, 1907, 8138

[smittybat]

^ Using the employee discount?

[almostnice]

no way. went into the job with 7 pairs already.

[arahat]

Those trickers eatons look rather stained in the picture, what is up with that?

They were originally waxed reverse calf in an orange-y colour. I've polished it with a mixture of burgundy and black over time.

[WhiteShark]

Im sure these are all over this thread somewhere...but I got my pair of WWII Impressions Boondockers sometime in late october. I've been wearing them constantly since. I'm very impressed with the build quality and how comfortable they are. The first week was absolutely hell wearing them in however, as I've been wearing just sneakers the past two years....it was more like wearing my feet in than wearing in boots in. The leather has loosened up a lot and they feel great. An amazing pair of boots for the price.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

^would love to see some pictures! ordered a pair of the new run last week and they are on the way to me right now.

[Maynard Friedman]

^Just never take them off.....

Those trickers eatons look rather stained in the picture, what is up with that?

I just soaked my wesco boss in the tub and am wearing sopping wet leather boots now. This is a first for me but it seems to be doing the trick of breaking them in. Yesterday they were instep crushingly tight and I was concerned I'd be selling yet another pair of boots, now they are feeling pretty good.

Remember to take them off before you put them in the drier!

[bl@ster]

the almostnice household rw collection

left to right, back row: 2992, 2992, 2971(the wife's) 2940, 2936, 8134, 9011

front row: 8113, 9012, 1908, 9030, 1907, 8138

Have you found that the 1907's run smaller than almost all other Red Wing boots? Or is it just me...

[almostnice]

not at all, fit is similar to most moctoes. they come with a cushioned insole, which i don't need really, so i took them out.

[pronxs]

cheap trickers stow uk 9.5

[lazymuthafuka]

Is there any particular brand of insoles to recommend??

Edited December 4, 2011 by lazymuthafuka

[onehundy]

Leather is the best, take it to your local cobbler.

[lazymuthafuka]

Im referring to cushioned insoles... thinking of putting one on top of my leather insoles..

[ThinFinn]

saw these in a local store and had to cop'em.

brand: ALEXANDRE - savile row

tag´s saying:

by appointment to

her majesty the queen

tailors

Alexandre of England 1988 Ltd.

Leeds

imo they are well crafted, quality leather, goodyear welted, commando sole...just what i need!

maybe i´ll change the laces to something better looking...and maybe someone from the UK could share some more informations on the brand and everything. thx!

Edited December 4, 2011 by ThinFinn

[CrashTestBrummie]

Made by John White, I believe.

Alexandre sell suits with a 'Savile Row' tag these days, but I believe they used to be middle-of-the-road made-to-measure tailors back in the 70s and before (that's what my tailor tells me, anyway).

Not sure if this incarnation of Alexandre is a direct descendant of the original brand, or a re-launched name bought up as a 'heritage' brand...

[ThinFinn]

^thanks a lot mate...

[marineabilly]

Do RRL engineer boots fit true to size? Does anyone have a pair? I'm usually a 7.5, but I wear a 7 in the Mister Freedom Road Champs. The RRL boots are sweet and made by Julian as well, so I'm trying to buy a pair but can't find too much info on sizing.

I just got mine in the mail and the size 8D measures 11 11/16" x 41/8". I put a quick review on my blog

[Thor]

Made by John White, I believe.

Alexandre sell suits with a 'Savile Row' tag these days, but I believe they used to be middle-of-the-road made-to-measure tailors back in the 70s and before (that's what my tailor tells me, anyway).

Not sure if this incarnation of Alexandre is a direct descendant of the original brand, or a re-launched name bought up as a 'heritage' brand...

I think its the same one. Odd how many brands are reinventing themselves as "heritage", the last thing they wanted to be seen as back in the day. Brutus shirts ffs.

Very nice shoes.