Shoes that look better with age...

[edmond]

c&j belgrave or something else from another brand? around 500 ish help maybe in brown or chestnut.. i need a new meeting shoe

[fre-co]

C&J belgrave is very nice. I was just yesterday marveling at how nice my Skyes are....

[morse9443]

zarkurie those are badass, how much $ were they if you don't mind?

Got any side profile pics?

[milosz]

Any thoughts on the 'distressed smooth' leather from White's?

[slide13]

Never seen it in person but looks great there.

[Happy Hooligan]

for me as a rule, I don't buy anything "distressed."

It usually just means it will wear out faster than if you use it yourself....

[nattomoto]

zarkurie those are badass, how much $ were they if you don't mind?

Got any side profile pics?

Just landed at SFO. Will post side profile shots 'later'.

They cost 72,450 Yen. Harsh with the exchange rate, but I love MOTO.

[the Repeater]

It isn't distressed though, it's darkened or I think more accurately 'antiqued.'

I think it's tasteful, not my taste, but tasteful. The leather used is probably the type with surface finish wax that ages well and doesn't dye throughout and will show more highlights and lowlights than other leather.

[milosz]

The new Union Works JP website has a great page with different examples of White's products - http://www.union-works.co.jp/shopping/whitesboots/example.php

[lance]

^^ cool site, milosz

[edmond]

C&J belgrave is very nice. I was just yesterday marveling at how nice my Skyes are....

plala is out of my size where to cop ? help!

[hieveryone]

Hey so I just ordered a pair of white's in rough-out. But it got me thinking...I read somewhere that some consider rough-outs more durable than regular leather--which makes sense from a scuffing point of view. But what I don't get is--it's the same leather but reversed so...why doesn't one have to condition it? And if you do, how the hell do you do so without dubbing it? I mean, I use obenauf's on my other boots, but dunno what the hell to do with these coming boots besides wear them.

anyhow, can't wait to get them in. WIll post pics when they arrive.

[fre-co]

Well since they are rough out, they are smooth in. So just fill a jug with boot oil and pour it in the boots at night. that way you will condition them while you sleep.

What colour did you get? I'm more and more tempted by rough outs.

[hieveryone]

Haha are you serious with the boot oil? Wouldn't that be nasty/messy?

I got the distressed leather rough-outs. Definitely looking forward to it.

[fre-co]

No I was joking.

Be sure to post pictures.

[coleslawyum]

Since the smooth side skin is not exposed to the elements it rarely needs any conditioning. Rough out just needs some brushing an occasional wash. Looks better beat up anyway.

[coleslawyum]

plala is out of my size where to cop ? help!

Did you try some English shops?

[edmond]

where buddy/? i doubt if english shops ships to asia

[damienos]

where buddy/? i doubt if english shops ships to asia

1. http://www.pediwear.co.uk/

2. http://www.shoesnorthampton.co.uk/

[fre-co]

Yeah Eddie, pediwear have them. The belgrave is handgrade like my sandown. Putting those on is like dipping my feet in double cream.

[LFC4ever]

1. http://www.pediwear.co.uk/

2. http://www.shoesnorthampton.co.uk/

and

http://www.robertold.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000002.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2erobertold%2eco%2euk%2facatalog%2fCrockett___Jones_Boots_%2ehtml&WD=belgrave&PN=Crockett___Jones_Handgrade__%2ehtml%23a005_2f301#a005_2f301

free shipping world wide they say.

[edmond]

thanks boys! yes belgrave in antique woudl be my choice!

[hieveryone]

Too many nice shoes/boots. Too bad I'm broke.

[davichan]

Question for ya'll:

thinking about getting my 1st pair of Whites boots for winter and work.

is their Rough Out leather as durable VS. Smooth leather

for long term wear in the years?

is Rough Out leather a lesser grade of leather they use?

am I wrong in thinking, besides dubbing the Rough Out,

there is not much fussy "care and treatment" needed?

thanks for help!

[hieveryone]

Question for ya'll:

thinking about getting my 1st pair of Whites boots for winter and work.

is their Rough Out leather as durable VS. Smooth leather

for long term wear in the years?

is Rough Out leather a lesser grade of leather they use?

am I wrong in thinking, besides dubbing the Rough Out,

there is not much fussy "care and treatment" needed?

thanks for help!

So I'm pretty sure that the Rough-Out leather is teh exact same leather, just reversed. So the smooth side would be on the inside. I've been told they're easier to care for, since they scuff less easily. Coleslawyum said they don't reall yneed conidtioning since the smooth side isn't exposed to teh outside, but I'm not 100% sure why it would prevent the leather from drying out, since it's the same piece.

[hieveryone]

As for dubbing--I'm not sure it's really needed. It completely changes how the boot looks, and it's pretty hard to get the "nap" back after. But if you're treking thorugh crazy stuff, then by all means...

[Farhad]

[not too tight]

Farhad your travelers look great! definitely something to look forward to one mine are that worn. I have worn mine for probably about three months but the leather doesn't look nearly as soft and textured as yours. How long have you had them for? Would rep if i could.

[denimjunky]

Boots looking great and photo too, Farhad. Cuff is too generous.

[lostinthesupermarket]

Boots looking great and photo too, Farhad. Cuff is too generous.

That's one opinion.Personally, I think it looks fine ( check the full length shot in WAYWT denim version).