Shoes that look better with age...

[heinrich BCN]

Gentleman, I need your help...

I have some Red Wings Style 8133 ( see link: http://www.redwings.de/pages/shoes2005/large/newpages/8133.html)

Now the sole is worn out and I want to replace it. As I would like to get rid of the supersole thats on the shoes. I asked my cobbler in Berlin for an Vibram 700, but he never heard of it before...we even checked the importers website and catalogue....nothing. Obviously it is only made for Northamerica by Vibram...

Does anybody of you has an idea how to get one of those, without paying ++++ Euros for the import of the 700 or 705 to Germany. Or would you rather put an Commando style Vibram on the botts, they are readily available here....

thanks in advance...

[fre-co]

Someone with big feet should pick this up...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190261462064

Looks like Tom is throwing up a pair of 11.5D #8 shell Plaza cap toe boots...

He won't ship to Europe!? Is that a general policy for them?

[dunkin deeznuts]

reminds me..i put in an order for those suede indys when he reordered but i never heard from him.....

[rodeo bill]

Gentleman, I need your help...

I have some Red Wings Style 8133 ( see link: http://www.redwings.de/pages/shoes2005/large/newpages/8133.html)

Now the sole is worn out and I want to replace it. As I would like to get rid of the supersole thats on the shoes. I asked my cobbler in Berlin for an Vibram 700, but he never heard of it before...we even checked the importers website and catalogue....nothing. Obviously it is only made for Northamerica by Vibram...

Does anybody of you has an idea how to get one of those, without paying ++++ Euros for the import of the 700 or 705 to Germany. Or would you rather put an Commando style Vibram on the botts, they are readily available here....

thanks in advance...

I know this is heresy to a lot of people on here;), but I'm really not that bothered about the brand of sole. Some have nice pictures/writing on them (like Cat's Paw or Dainite), and of course if you;re into it there;s the historical background of each type, but personally i'd say if you can find a sole you like from a local manufacturer then use that. If you think about it, there;s nothing more authentic than the fact that as the shoe has been round the worl, and as it's aged it's been worked on by different people:)

but to answer your other question, no I dont; know where you can get that sole...

[Shangers]

Hey all,

Sorry to make my first post a question, but does anyone know if Carlos is still working at the Alden Shop on Madison Ave?

[robin]

He won't ship to Europe!? Is that a general policy for them?

He mentioned once that he's had several problems with fraud through paypal/ebay when shipping to Europe.

[jo3 b]

FINALLY. a shoe to call my own. c& j cardiff double soled. same shoe polo calls the darlton and offers in shell.

tan burnished calf.

[heinrich BCN]

I know this is heresy to a lot of people on here;), but I'm really not that bothered about the brand of sole. Some have nice pictures/writing on them (like Cat's Paw or Dainite), and of course if you;re into it there;s the historical background of each type, but personally i'd say if you can find a sole you like from a local manufacturer then use that. If you think about it, there;s nothing more authentic than the fact that as the shoe has been round the worl, and as it's aged it's been worked on by different people:)

but to answer your other question, no I dont; know where you can get that sole...

I'm not bothered either, but unfortunately I like the style of the 700/705 from Vibram. Vibram is an Italian Company, I don't understand why they don't sell the sole to Europe. I would use any sole which looks the same and will be as durable as a Vibram, but after searching for a while now, no luck with this...

[Mich]

He mentioned once that he's had several problems with fraud through paypal/ebay when shipping to Europe.

I'm assuming that this only counts for his Ebay auctions and not for store orders?

Else i'm fearing that i won't be able to get my hands on a pair of the Sufu x Alden's.

Another one of his auctions, these obviously haven't been treed...

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n115/leathersoul/mi1.jpg

[.jacob]

I got a shine today.

Charles Tyrwhitt brogue. Worn for about 3 months on and off.

Anyone know where I can get new laces?

[MiniW]

^ just buy any proper length laces in the shape you want. If you want to wax them, you can run them over a warm candle several times. I don't think you need a specialty lace store.

p.s. the boots look really good

[denimdestroyedmylife]

I was pleased to find waxed laces at DSW. Put them in my cordo AE Leeds and they look as good as new.

[Turntabloid]

did anybody buy shoes at this place?

http://www.chukai.ne.jp/~motos/leather&silver/index2.html

maybe even similar/same as those?

Anyone?! Experiences, Prices ...

EDIT: all the stuff I could find from MOTO on Rakuten was between 52k and 58k yen

[Turntabloid]

does ANATOMICA stock a lot of sizes or do they usually order?

[fattybfat]

first i thought they were all the same boot, but then i notice the top one has rivets by the eyelets

No, no experience or prices on those, especially is located in japan. But i really like the natural leather heel ..

similar....maybe?

[nattomoto]

Does anyone own any Esquivel shoes? Tell me about them.

[heinrich BCN]

I got a shine today.

Charles Tyrwhitt brogue. Worn for about 3 months on and off.

Anyone know where I can get new laces?

they are great...what model are those? can't find them on the CT website

[Tiro]

reminds me..i put in an order for those suede indys when he reordered but i never heard from him.....

hope it'll not go down like that with my ultimate indies...

[mkyy]

Any canucks want to share a 32oz bottle of Pecard leather lotion?

[.jacob]

they are great...what model are those? can't find them on the CT website

Thank you.

They were simply called the brogue. I think they're discontinued now.

[arahat]

This may be of interest to some.

For those looking for a different take when searching for replacement shoe/boot laces

http://greenhalgh.cart.net.au/index.php

Click the drop-down bar and select kangaroo leather laces. A variety of type from plain uncoloured tanned to waxed in the usual footwear shades.

Btw i have no stake in this company whatsoever. Cheers.

[hollowsleather]

did anybody buy shoes at this place?

http://www.chukai.ne.jp/~motos/leather&silver/index2.html

Wow, thanks for this link. This guy has talent.

[.jacob]

they are great...what model are those? can't find them on the CT website

Did some more digging and I think CT's shoes are made by Loake.

http://plal.com/loakes.htm

I'm sure you can find some pairs floating around somewhere.

Jacob

[heinrich BCN]

Did some more digging and I think CT's shoes are made by Loake.

http://plal.com/loakes.htm

Jacob

thank you for the link....i found another one...they offer a lot of seconds/reduced shoes from churchs/loake/cheaneys and herring

http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/

may interest somebody

[heinrich BCN]

bumping my question up once more:

Gentleman, I need your help...

I have some Red Wings Style 8133 ( see link: http://www.redwings.de/pages/shoes20...ages/8133.html)

Now the sole is worn out and I want to replace it. As I would like to get rid of the supersole thats on the shoes. I asked my cobbler in Berlin for an Vibram 700, but he never heard of it before...we even checked the importers website and catalogue....nothing. Obviously it is only made for Northamerica by Vibram...

Does anybody of you has an idea how to get one of those, without paying ++++ Euros for the import of the 700 or 705 to Germany. Or would you rather put an Commando style Vibram on the botts, they are readily available here....

thanks in advance...

[Tiro]

did anybody buy shoes at this place?

http://www.chukai.ne.jp/~motos/leather&silver/index2.html

damn, these are sick! :eek:

[Turntabloid]

jupp, they are ...

currently trying to get a secret agent on MOTOs trail!

[Mich]

currently trying to get a secret agent on MOTOs trail!

Please keep us posted if your P.I. finds anything usefull

There are some models on the site that have my liking, i do have a feeling these are gonna be m*****f****** expensive though.

[Turntabloid]

Please keep us posted if your P.I. finds anything usefull

There are some models on the site that have my liking, i do have a feeling these are gonna be m*****f****** expensive though.

shoes are usually 45.000 to 60.000 yen.

i will try to find out whatever I can ...

[?uestionmark]

anyone have any experience with the Modified last? I'm thinking of getting a pair but I hear the sizing is bizarre compared to other Alden lasts.

I'm a 9D in Plaza (but i think could have gone 8.5D) and 8.5D on Turbulance.

Any input would be appreciated.