Shoes that look better with age...

[erk]

if the ones relisted are the ones i'm thinking about...then you wont be satisfied because theyre not the same and arent as cooll.

[partytaco]

Alden for Anatomica Navy High Boot. Off to Alden Restoration soon

Alden for Anatomica Cap Toe. A few months after a trip to Alden Restoration because the shoe separated from the sole.

Alden 405. Heel replaced three times.

Alden Norwegian Split Toe.

[partytaco]

Wesco Jobmaster

Wesco Boss

Russell Moccasin Imperial

50's Gokey Snake Boot

Red Wing 1905. Resoled 4 times.

Lone Wolf Carpenter. Resoled 2 times

[edmond]

good stash buddy

[bernielike]

Holy Crap taco, wtf do you do in your shoes?? Nice . . . +rep

[Leonard Leroy]

Hey KKDisco how did you size your red wings?

I'm about to get a pair of 2268s, need some advice.

I'm a 8 1/2 in the alden plaza last. I'm generally an 8 1/2 in everything.

[edmond]

well your an 8 in 2268

[Leonard Leroy]

what if the 8 1/2 aldens are snug and I wear combat boots that are size 9 and fit perfectly...

I know red wings are a half size larger, but I feel like 8 1/2 would be about right. Blargh, I should try a pair on, are Red Wing sizes universal?

[edmond]

nope depends but usually for engineer boots they fit quite loose up front ont he toebox and stretches a tad more too..

redwing 2268 or you might wanna try chippewas too i think theyre nice too

[edmond]

http://americanmadeworkboots.com/chippewa27899.html

150 + steel toe you cant go wrong eh? made in the us of a too

[fre-co]

I just put in an order for a pair of White's bounty Hunters to replace my sold semi-dress that were too small. Now the long wait begins, I won't get them until the end of July.

Like these only lower:

[Leonard Leroy]

http://americanmadeworkboots.com/chippewa27899.html

150 + steel toe you cant go wrong eh? made in the us of a too

I considered the chippewa's but the red wings look nicer to me, shape and all.

[edmond]

cool! where dyou get that picture?

[edmond]

ohh cool! LL the lw and rw has the almot same shape and last ,,,

chips are a bit flatter

[Leonard Leroy]

http://www.classicboots.com/engineer/details/engr49.htm this sold me on red wings

[fre-co]

cool! where dyou get that picture?

http://blog.livedoor.jp/cranberry__sauce/archives/1087381.html

[Leonard Leroy]

Yah, I think red wings 8 1/2 are right. They're still taught in the area before the toebox, even with a steel toe, they should stretch right? Or should I ask for an E width.

[cloudhands69]

Leonard,

I just found those boots nearly new at a thrift store for 10 bucks! They are 1/2 size smaller than my other redwings but I'm making them work. My feet are hurting but winning the fight, I think.

[Leonard Leroy]

holy shit really? What size?

And can anyone compare Chippewa's to Red Wings personally? Before I make a commitment.

I mean, are Red Wings nicer than the Chippewa's to warrant being 100 dollars more? I mean all the pictures I see of the 2268s make them look nicer, but that's hardly any nonstock pictures of the chippewa's handy.

[tmadd]

http://www.classicboots.com/engineer/details/engr49.htm this sold me on red wings

As it should...those are pretty impressive, and I am not generally too fond of engineer boots in general.

[edmond]

eerrr sorry LL but i remenber when i was in tokyo i was contemplating about getting the chippewa or the rw in roughout.. i fitted both of them and they look almost the same! but the chippewas were 5000 yen cheaper i think and i like the sole of the chippewas better cause its lower profile and feels flatter to the ground than the 2268's rw...

rw soles feels like my lonewolfs engineers

[erk]

get the red wings. you'll be happier.

[cloudhands69]

holy shit really? What size?

And can anyone compare Chippewa's to Red Wings personally? Before I make a commitment.

I mean, are Red Wings nicer than the Chippewa's to warrant being 100 dollars more? I mean all the pictures I see of the 2268s make them look nicer, but that's hardly any nonstock pictures of the chippewa's handy.

They are size 8 and my other RWs are 8.5. I would suggest going one wider if you are sizing down.

I can't compare models directly but my gf has the chippewa version of the iron ranger. They are nice but have a plastic layer in the sole - I'm not finding the right term for that right now. Kinda tacky. I don't know about chippewa's engineer version. Personally, I would not go for anything with a steel toe unless you really need it. I don't like how the steel toe can bite into the top of your foot when you squat down.

One thing you should know about the RWs is that tan part in between the heel and sole is plastic. Not that big a deal as it can be replaced with a stacked leather heel, but you might want to factor that into the price, or just live with it untill you need to re-heel them.

[fre-co]

So has this been posted before, and I missed it?

J.Crew x Alden indy

http://www.hyrcollective.com/daily-blog/2009/03/j-crew-fw-preview/#more-5966

[edmond]

looks like an ordinary 405?

[coleslawyum]

Get Chippewa's, baby…

I was at BiG today looking at the Lone Wolf's. Have to say pretty nice boots in terms of Engineers. Usual nice quality.

Red Wings 2268 are definitely worth it. I fit 8.5 in RW's as well as Chipp's, but as Ed said, the toe box is a bit roomy.

[Leonard Leroy]

They are size 8 and my other RWs are 8.5. I would suggest going one wider if you are sizing down.

I can't compare models directly but my gf has the chippewa version of the iron ranger. They are nice but have a plastic layer in the sole - I'm not finding the right term for that right now. Kinda tacky. I don't know about chippewa's engineer version. Personally, I would not go for anything with a steel toe unless you really need it. I don't like how the steel toe can bite into the top of your foot when you squat down.

One thing you should know about the RWs is that tan part in between the heel and sole is plastic. Not that big a deal as it can be replaced with a stacked leather heel, but you might want to factor that into the price, or just live with it untill you need to re-heel them.

Hah, sell me your boots, thanks

[partytaco]

look again. stitching is different.

looks like an ordinary 405?

[edmond]

the welt looks like the ones on my toys mccoys railman boots OMG!!!

[rnrswitch]

Leather also looks different than the normal 405.