Shoes that look better with age...

[Turntabloid]

thx j.w. and b_f - been waiting on the pics.

are there any other good sources for the m43 service boot?

i would like to buy the ones from toys mccoys, real mccoys, or buzz rickson, but I am a US12.

... and I am looking for a pair with rivets!

Edited February 9, 2012 by Turntabloid

[beautiful_FrEaK]

i really like these von MASH

http://www.mash-japan.co.jp/oversea/eng_moc/collection/m-43_service_shoes/index_eng.html

very similar to the buzz rickson ones (if not the same)

but in your size. the shop j.w. bought from...or wwii impressions

[J.W.]

The Boondockers are not as wide as the Roughouts, that is correct. I like the toe shape of the roughouts, altthough the Boondockers look very nice, too. Maybe I'll get them the next time. You know what they say: always give your shoes a day's rest...

[Turntabloid]

cheap alternative I stumbled upon, with rivets:

http://www.epicmilitaria.com/product.php/591/american-rough-out-ankle-boots

would not dare to order ...

[Layne]

Let me preface by stating that this is not my boot, and I hope Viberg doesn't mind me posting these pictures.

I'm having a pair of service boots made, and was sent a "sample" boot in the same size and last to help get a better idea of what I need.

The intention of this post is to help people who are on the fence about getting some engineers, particularly Viberg. These things are incredible, and I'm not even an engineer boot guy... I personally don't think that I can pull them off. But I know a bunch of folks on here love them, so I figured people would like these. Hope you guys enjoy.

[Denim Phenom]

the great chicken returns

[darkblack]

Hi Erk, any pics with your lovely semi dress put on?

[Crat]

Not mine, But you guys might like the pic I just came across.

[Paul T]

My Kelsos, after a 12 hour trek thru the Kentish snow.

I've added a veldtschoen roundup at loomstate

Note the rather nice Tricker's Lyndhurst

[heinrich BCN]

I would kill for a pair of Kelso boots in 8,5. Beeing too slow hurts.

[Paul T]

I would kill for a pair of Kelso boots in 8,5. Beeing too slow hurts.

They have 8 and 9 at Tredders. Pricey, but all the Brit makers seem to be hiking prices right now.

[riff]

How do your Kelso's fit relative to your Trickers Paul?

[Paul T]

How do your Kelso's fit relative to your Trickers Paul?

Essentially the same. Very slightly more roomy, but not enough to allow for, say, super-thick socks.

[riff]

Thanks my friend

[kimi]

i'v been braking in my William Lennon 178's.. damn these things are tough. Had to give it a rest and return to my slipper like quoddys.

pics of the wl's soon.

[Turntabloid]

BENCH BUILT X SOC

[zendeen]

share Santalum milestone in midnight..

2 month

1x kiwi wax, 1x obenauf heavy duty

[Jestre]

My White's Classic Work Boot after about 6 months of wear. Loving them more & more every day.

Edited February 10, 2012 by Jestre

[smittybat]

jestre, those are awesome

[Megatron1505]

They really are.

Edited February 10, 2012 by Megatron1505

[big truck]

best whites I've seen

[ajchen]

natural indigo dyed bloots

are these for men or women?

Edited February 11, 2012 by ajchen

[kansas]

yes

[SetsunaFSeiei]

those db`s are expletivin awesome!

[ThinFinn]

chicken - sry mate but I've accidentally negged you...ment to plus rep you o/course...well done...again!

question:

if I'm a US9.5 in red wing moc toe, what size would I be in the viberg oxfords???looking to purchasing a pair from superdenim!

thanks in advance!

[xchen]

had these about a year and a half.

before first polish:

after first polish:

Edited February 11, 2012 by xchen

[hollowsleather]

I think that polish somehow did more for your camera than your shoes

[xchen]

they're both shot on an iphone 4. apparently iphone camera is complete garbage indoors and amazing in natural lighting

[Layne]

question: if I'm a US9.5 in red wing moc toe, what size would I be in the viberg oxfords???looking to purchasing a pair from superdenim! thanks in advance!

according to superdenim, the oxfords fit true to uk size -- 8.5 in your case.

my red wing moc toes (1907) are a 9.5, and I ended up going with a 9.0 in the service boot.... but that's not the same last as the oxfords.

have you tried contacting viberg directly?

[heinrich BCN]

They have 8 and 9 at Tredders. Pricey, but all the Brit makers seem to be hiking prices right now.

thanks paul, but no 8,5 left, maybe I'll go for the selkirk. but the price hicke is so juck.