Shoes that look better with age...

[mikecch]

^ Great find rayw44

Re: CXL, I find the regular smooth cattlehide variety takes a shine easily, even without a wax/cream polish. I'd usually just use some good quality conditioner (oil/wax mix) and a horsehair brush. Certainly with a good polishing agent it's not too difficult to get a nice shine.

By the way, a heads up on the horsehide boots group-buy project.

They will be bench-made in England using Horween's CXL horsehide in burgundy on top of a full storm welt, stained natural. The style of the boot will be a 5 to 6" service boot, last shape still to be determined.

Price per pair is currently estimated at 150 British pounds

Delivery around 10 weeks after order submission.

We have 44 people on the list, so spaces filling up fast - do let me know if you're interested!

[Tiro]

thanks. they´re from superdenim indeed.

considering those myself, on the fence between the US10,5 and US11 though...

btw, those johnny boots, are those made by Viberg?

[ThinFinn]

thanks for the answer atzec!

was thinking about them as well, but unfortunately my size is sold out.

which makes me want to get the new vibergs which came up on superdenim recently.

[merzbot]

Merzbot, those are sweet! Your pair?

If they were a few sizes larger they might have been! hah

They belonged to the user switch, but I believe he sold them on.

looks like they're doing the rounds on a different forum now.

[WhoKnewI]

Man, those reverse CXL boots are insane.

[Atzec]

considering those myself, on the fence between the US10,5 and US11 though...

i bought same size as all my redwings and my trickers and they fit perfectly.

[pepper davies]

I got these off eBay a month or so ago, and immediately shipped them off to Raul at Willies. I couldn't be happier with the service and the product.

He even threw on Cats Paws without me even having to ask. I have a larger foot, and I feel like it has to be pretty difficult to find them in a size that can be cut down for my boots.

[Happy Hooligan]

^^those turned out perfect! what a great looking pair of boots... What brand are those?

[pepper davies]

I can't find any brand name in them, but they were listed on eBay as coming from the 50's. I doubt that, myself, but I would be curious to hear what the more knowledgeable people on the forum think.

[Happy Hooligan]

do you have a pic of the original soles? That would help....

[pepper davies]

Here's a picture (not mine) of the original soles.

[baldy]

those look pretty awesome man, great find!

[rayw44]

I can't find any brand name in them, but they were listed on eBay as coming from the 50's. I doubt that, myself, but I would be curious to hear what the more knowledgeable people on the forum think.

You're almost certainly right to doubt that. They are probably from the 60s or 70s, but they have a great toe profile and really nice vamp leather.

The shafts and straps are split leather, but that isn't a big deal considering how nice the vamp is. They are a nice pair, much nicer after the resole too. Good find!

[fre-co]

Ray those vintage Chips are a great find. I saw some used ones fairly similar in Real McCoys Daikanyama for about $1400 the other day.

[rayw44]

I'm a bit surprised they weren't asking more. Used pairs from this era frequently sell in that range, which makes me even happier I got these for such a steal and in such great condition.

[onehundy]

Beautiful boots ADH!

I should invest in a nice camera

[hollowsleather]

Dear Baker/White's...

This is why you need to offer Natural Chromexcel:

Rest assured that the internet will go ballistic for this leather, with yours truly leading the charge.

[Layne]

Dear Baker/White's...

This is why you need to offer Natural Chromexcel

Did you not see those Alden Natural Chromexcels davichan posted several pages back? Those things were awesome!

[k4727]

Beautiful boots ADH!

I should invest in a nice camera

Those are sick, must spread...

are those double or tripple leather midsoles?

[onehundy]

Triple leather sole

[nattomoto]

Semi Dress in Elk Roughout.

Shit, I hope this isn't a Japan only option

[Satya]

@zakurie

white's?

[nattomoto]

@zakurie

white's?

yes sir, those are White's

[onehundy]

I want those chips ray

[mssneaker]

Did you not see those Alden Natural Chromexcels davichan posted several pages back? Those things were awesome!

I've got a pair as well. They are indeed awesome.

[Quack_Attack]

Dear Baker/White's...

This is why you need to offer Natural Chromexcel:

Rest assured that the internet will go ballistic for this leather, with yours truly leading the charge.

Those are pretty sweet...We're going to TRY to introduce this leather next year. We have a few other leather options coming first, but we haven't forgotten about Natrual CXL!

[SLAB]

Rayw44 and ADH ; great pairs of engineers!

that elk roughout is exclusive to Japan

[Sriracha]

Hopefully these will age nicely.

[ranonranonarat]

nice boots, but you needa resize the pics.

[Sriracha]

Thanks...

The photos are 1000 on the wide side. What is the forum maximum?