Shoes that look better with age...

[horriblyjollyjinx]

So I just placed an order for a pair of Shoes, Service, Russet, Composition Sole from WWII Impressions. If anybody is curious I'll take a few photos and do a short writeup when they arrive.

Also, while I'm on a leather boot buying spree, has anybody heard of Limmer Boot? I remember reading about them in college as the be all and end all of hand crafted hiking boots, based out in New Hampshire. Apparently they also make Oxfords that are the exact style that I've been looking for (simple, no frills). At $199 per pair, it's not bad compared to, say, Alden Chukkas if stories I've heard of Limmers are true.

please tell me about your impressions of the ww2impressions boots, specifically sizing. ive been meaning to order a pair for some months but have yet to decide on size.

[Happy Hooligan]

So I just placed an order for a pair of Shoes, Service, Russet, Composition Sole from WWII Impressions. If anybody is curious I'll take a few photos and do a short writeup when they arrive.

Also, while I'm on a leather boot buying spree, has anybody heard of Limmer Boot? I remember reading about them in college as the be all and end all of hand crafted hiking boots, based out in New Hampshire. Apparently they also make Oxfords that are the exact style that I've been looking for (simple, no frills). At $199 per pair, it's not bad compared to, say, Alden Chukkas if stories I've heard of Limmers are true.

yes, let us know... looking at their photos of their boots I'd have to say mine were from Atthefront... the bottoms are different than the ones you ordered....

[?uestionmark]

Alden 45611Ｈ

Cigar Cordovan on the Modified Last.

Most comfortable shoes to touch my feet.

And selling these in market

Alden AF60

[Mich]

I'm really loving the color on those cigar cordovans ?uestionmark, beautiful patina.

[Mr Black]

As have I. The Shoes, Service, Cordovan, USMC. I emailed the company a while back asking if they fit true to size or come in larger/small, but the guy wasn't very helpful in his response.

Would be interested to see how they wear in.

please tell me about your impressions of the ww2impressions boots, specifically sizing. ive been meaning to order a pair for some months but have yet to decide on size.

[JonB27]

questionmark, the cigar cordovans look great... They've aged nicely!

[moykky]

^^^ Indeed, very nice! Me want too!

[LeatherSOUL]

Quick update for all those who ordered the Ultimate Indys a few months ago.

Alden says they are 5 weeks away from shipping them so hopefully I can get them to you all by Christmas.

Thanks for the patience.

[Happy Hooligan]

Quick update for all those who ordered the Ultimate Indys a few months ago.

Alden says they are 5 weeks away from shipping them so hopefully I can get them to you all by Christmas.

Thanks for the patience.

Awesome! Can't wait!

[denimstars]

what's wrong with the af60's? I was actually considering getting those or the af79s but I am afraid the af79s will be too dressy. If only they made a af60 with the #8 shell... What do you guys think?

[Turntabloid]

? - i love those Alden 45611Ｈ

[?uestionmark]

thanks for all the kind words. i guess i'll post more pictures a little later for those who requested.

my cigars are only exactly a week old. yes yes im very happy with them

^denimstars - theres nothing wrong with them. theyre great actually, but no more time to wear them. leather soul has something similar to the AF60's in #8. but with naked eyelets and leather soles though. here

[Turntabloid]

what would be a good store to check for alden shoes in bigger sizes (12C)?

i do not want to wait 1/2 a year for my next pair, and maybe there are stores somewhere which stock my size and have nice ones available.

i know - unlikely ... but if there is, somebody on this thread will know it!

edit: just send anatomica an email, as a first shot!

[coleslawyum]

Great looking boots the last few pages.

Here are my Lone Wolf Farmer Boots. I've had them for about 6 months or so.

The weird holes on the back.

As usual the Cat's Paw heel wears down quickly like cheap soap.

[hollowsleather]

Nice. I'm not into lace-to-toe boots, so Lone Wolf has yet to really catch my attention, but I like those.

[mechanical pencil]

Wow on those Lone Wolf farmers!

Where and how much?

I've been looking for a good slip on boot....

[coleslawyum]

^^Thanks! They seem to have them on sale from Beat Style for $330. But I think any store that carries Sugar Cane probably carries Lone Wolf's. So Hinoya and stores like that have them. But they are kinda steep at $450 or so.

[Decs]

Not any Timberlands in here..this is the only pair I have ever bought and the quality seems good and they are aging quite nicely. Is there something about Timberland I don't know as far as quality? Also, where can those McCoys be purchased in the states?

[crownzip]

recently picked up another pair of early 50's combat boots. they're definitely looking better with age. sorry for the fuzzy photo.

[?uestionmark]

just a few more

[captain5640]

Nice boots crownzip. I'm looking for some combat boots at the moment.

[Happy Hooligan]

crown,

where'd you find them? what size are they and are they dated?

sweet boots

[crownzip]

thanks HH,

found them at a second hand clothing shop in NYC.

they're stamped sz. 10, 1954 by the Belleville Shoe Manfacturing Co.

The 54 year old leather is still very soft and pliable.

[.API.]

^^Thanks! They seem to have them on sale from Beat Style for $330. But I think any store that carries Sugar Cane probably carries Lone Wolf's. So Hinoya and stores like that have them. But they are kinda steep at $450 or so.

where does Lone wolf fit in size range. still 1/2 size big?

[Happy Hooligan]

thanks HH,

found them at a second hand clothing shop in NYC.

they're stamped sz. 10, 1954 by the Belleville Shoe Manfacturing Co.

The 54 year old leather is still very soft and pliable.

you find a size 11 and send me a pm!

[crownzip]

HH,

Will do. I keep my eyes open for them all the time.

Grant

[Denim Phenom]

^^Thanks! They seem to have them on sale from Beat Style for $330. But I think any store that carries Sugar Cane probably carries Lone Wolf's. So Hinoya and stores like that have them. But they are kinda steep at $450 or so.

You have some of the nicer boots that I've seenin this thread. I think that you're GTs and rough out Chippewa's are being neglected and therefore should be sold to moi!

[coleslawyum]

where does Lone wolf fit in size range. still 1/2 size big?

Yes, still a half size bigger than tagged size. It also feels a bit wider than a D, but not exactly an E fitting either.

You have some of the nicer boots that I've seenin this thread. I think that you're GTs and rough out Chippewa's are being neglected and therefore should be sold to moi!

Thanks! You should hear what my wife says to me: "You only have 2 feet! whats up with all these boots?!" I actually have my GT's at Hukurojuku getting hooked up right now by the master boot repairer Okuyama-san. Pics coming soon!

[edmond]

hey coleslaw your in japan now? can you proxy me for hukurojuku?

[coleslawyum]

^^Aw man, sorry Ed, I was in Japan last week, but I'm back in the States. He doesn't have any credit card thing, so I pay him in cash. Check your PM.