Shoes that look better with age...

[coleslawyum]

^^ Ummm… that sounds shady man… like those fake LV bag sellers.

[Happy Hooligan]

Go with your gut. If it sounds like something not right, then it probably is.

[Tarmac]

on the other hand, it might just be a tight-wad mom and pop who just don't like putting in the effort to make a sale. You should pass in that case as well.

[partytaco]

is it Dave's? I know they were trying unsuccessfully to reorder 1905s. Try Pop's Popular Clothing on Franklin in Greenpoint. When I bought mine there last year they had mulitiples of each size sitting around collecting dust. I told quite a few people about this place and know they sold quite a few since I started spreading the word but they might have your size still.

Pop's Popular Clothing (it's a workwear store)

7 Franklin St

Brooklyn, NY 11222

(718) 349-7677

There's a place here that might be able get my size in the 1905s, and it's the same price as the 875s with an emphasis on the might. The guy called up RW and they may or may not have it. I need to leave a deposit, and a size. If I decide not to take them, there's a percentage I pay for restocking. I already have the 875. Should I take a chance and order the 1905s?

[ang_kangkong]

Actually, it is Dave's.

What I was getting at was, should I even try to get another pair of essentially the same boots I already have? I don't know if I can justify that right now, but then again, it's the 1905s, and I don't think they're making those anymore.

The salesguy went and called up their RW connect and said that their computer said low stock or some shit.

[YoungPunch]

check out the drybones engineer boots:

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/earthmarket/dshc-015/

[Charlie Delta]

^Those are sex!

[__3xL]

Yea those are THE finest looking pair of boots I have seen .. Much nicer than the black ones !

sexy indeed

[superBobo]

agreed, looks very lovely. I like the contrasting leather/suede aswell.

[edmond]

im looking for this exact same pair in size 9 can anyone help me? thanks guy...

redwing horween leather work boots the model of this one...

[superBobo]

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/crispin/rw8100/ these are really cool imo. Several other low top RW on that site.. japanese market only I guess?

[rnrswitch]

I think those dry bones boots look tacky to say the least.

[Happy Hooligan]

Yeah, I'm going to have to say, those drybone boots are really tacky. Looks like they got crazy with their Ronco Bedazzler

[Bill2]

My White's after about a month of everyday wear...

Also....I'm gonna order a second pair I think, but something custom and standout...I'm gonna talk to my rep at Whites and see what he can do one off for me. Assuming that I have no restictions, what do you guys think I should do? I was thinking maybe two tone, like some of the Lone Wolfs are. Roughout maybe? Buffalo hide? I want to use the semi dress boot, and a double leather sole, but uppers are wide open.

Any creative ideas?

[edmond]

hey bill those whites are awesome how much would a pair go? you got a link i can get online? are they true to size btw man love your style..

[indigo_junkie]

Those semi-dress look good, but beat. Those toe caps are begging for a polish.

Depends on what you want to do with your second pair of boots. Do you want them a bit dressy? You could try kangaroo leather or even cordovan. Or if you want to go completely left field, you could go ostrich or alligator.

[Bill2]

For White's pricing questions, call the store....see my signature.

IndigoJunkie- Yeah, I will be asking if Cordovan is an option. The exotics like Alligator or Ostrich are a bit too out there for me. I want a traditional looking boot, just in a funky combination or incarnation....if that makes sense

[moykky]

Edmond, what model number are those rw boots you're looking for? Theyre nice...

[superBobo]

the Whites really look great Bill...in need of some care though

Will have to think some more about your´r new ones, but 2 tone leather sounds good. What about rough out leather for a matte finish?

[edmond]

hey moykky i dont it doesnt state on the site i went thru but theyre pretty expensive for rw's.. around 39,ooo yen for that... weird..

[Happy Hooligan]

Love the Whites. There was link of all the different whites they make for the Japanese market. Lot's of different styles... Look for it.

[the_state]

they're not mine, but they looka nice!~

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mens-vintage-Red-Wing-Irish-Setter-sport-boot-10-5-875_W0QQitemZ150153175152QQihZ005QQcategoryZ63850QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[ricochet]

Cultizm has some new Red Wing models in stock...

http://www.cultizm.com/shop/index.php?cat=c12_Red-Wing-Shoes.html

I'm really liking these 1915s that look like the 8130 with a leather sole instead of the white crepe sole..similar to Bill's custom job.

I imagine the sizing would be the same as the 8130s. Can any one comment on the fit between the 8130 and the 1911? I have a size 11 in the 1911, which is fairly roomy in the toe, and want to get the 1915s. Would I be better off with a 10.5 or 11? Thanks.

[the_state]

^^ this looks like the same upper as the 875. i run a 10.5 in the 875's, and an 11 in vans, 11-11.5 in nike. i dont know how the 1911 upper fits compared to the 875 upper. not sure if this helps.

[Bill2]

are you able to custom order whites due to your connection w/ stronghold, or does whites offer this to anyone? a cordo pair would be sweet and would be something i'd be interested in as well.

From what I understand this is something thats open to anybody, you just have to know what you're asking for. I've been talking to our Rep and he's given me some advice, and all the proper White's terminology to be specific in what I want, and relay it to the factory accurately.

I've been told that you can pretty much get anything done you want. Every question I had like "can you do THIS..." the response was pretty much, "yeah, sure, no problem". I'd say just call the 1-800 number and tell them what you want.

The only negative so far....no cordovan. From what I hear from both Stronghold's owners and my guy at Whites is that Horween's Cordovan output for the year is pretty much contracted and already spoken for a few years in advance. You can't just call them and order a quantity of hide

[mizanation]

you're right bill. thanks for dropping by here, man.

horween has a huge backlog of orders for shell cordovan. it's actually pretty ridiculous. i guess there aren't enough horses dying of natural causes these days.

[Tarmac]

dammit really?

[superBobo]

Im interested in several styles from www.arrowmoc.com ,but the ordering seems problematic..

Anyone got experience with the shoes (quality, sizing) and ordering from their site?

[beatle]

No idea - but ordering seems really easy...looks like they ship anywhere, as long as you have a CC

Cool stuff, btw

[superBobo]

^^ The trouble is that they will call you to ask for credit card number.. nothing im really keen on doing:) I emailed them about paypal, but no answer yet.

The ring boots, and lace boots are amazing imo. http://www.skink-nagoya.com/style-20.html at the bottom of the page, with crepe sole though.