Shoes that look better with age...

[nattomoto]

We need pictures.

[edmond]

those looks good!

what size? toe box is the same as smoke jumpers right?

[nattomoto]

9D. Yes, it is a smoke jumper toe box.

[edmond]

looks very good and solid! whered you order it from?

[nattomoto]

looks very good and solid! whered you order it from?

Thanks!

Ryan's Sport Shop:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/goettelmanns-gary-ryans-sport-shop-santa-clara

They are the only local dealer, and the new owner, Gary, is very knowledgeable about White's!

[edmond]

really do they ship internationally??

[slide13]

Does anyone know a good place that has Whites Semi-Dress boots in stock at a good price? I love some of the pics I've seen of these in this thread but they seem a little hard to find.

[edmond]

god damn dont you even read? they custom make them for you

[nattomoto]

really do they ship internationally??

Ed, check your PM.

[slide13]

Well god damn, I thought maybe there were places that had them in stock. I guess I'm wrong, sorry to be such a bother.

[Zazamoot]

Well god damn, I thought maybe there were places that had them in stock. I guess I'm wrong, sorry to be such a bother.

There are some places, but not many. The Stronghold in Venice California may carry a limited stock. I also heard about a store in NYC that carries an extremely limited selection, possibly limited to black, but I can't even recall the name. Somebody else may know.

The odds are that you won't see a pair in person without placing an order. This thread can be the next best thing.

[LeatherSOUL]

I'm sure you're not in Hawaii but Western Classics here next to me stocks about 6 different Whites makeup boots, including the Semi-Dress in black and brown.

[edmond]

pics pls tom! ha!

[jstavrin]

Well god damn, I thought maybe there were places that had them in stock. I guess I'm wrong, sorry to be such a bother.

Don't let it get to you, I had the same confusion. You should just order them from Baker Shoe and take the necessary precautions (toe box).

[snoppkaparN]

pda4live, like how both shoes look!

[pda4live]

pda4live, like how both shoes look!

Thanks Snopp!

[slide13]

Thanks for the info and suggestions. I will look into those places.

[jstavrin]

I need some help tracking down some flat, black, waxed (or not) laces for my Red Wings. I've been checking the local shoe stores and no one seems to sell flat laces that aren't extremely wide.

These are what I'm looking for:

Round laces really change the look of the boot.

[Bill2]

If you can find regular flat cotton laces of the right thickness, you can wax them yourself with a plain candle.....

[erk]

I need some help tracking down some flat, black, waxed (or not) laces for my Red Wings. I've been checking the local shoe stores and no one seems to sell flat laces that aren't extremely wide.

These are what I'm looking for:

Round laces really change the look of the boot.

have you called red wing?

[Christmas In A Submarine.]

If you can find regular flat cotton laces of the right thickness, you can wax them yourself with a plain candle.....

or you can use this if you want to really impregnate them:

(use sparingly)

[Alex3000]

Regarding the western store next to leathersoul the lady there is a real bitch. Well at least she was when I was there she was painting her nails and yelling at me because I was holding the semi dress they had on display.

[YoungPunch]

Has anyone seen this video yet from the Horween Leather Company Blog about how they make shell cordovan leather and use it in making shoes with Allen Edmonds? Really interesting video, all shell cordovan fans must see it!

http://vimeo.com/4814754

[studite]

does anybody know the difference btwn RW 9014 GT's and RW 9014 Beckman's? To me, they look the same. Thanks.

[rnrswitch]

Has anyone seen this video yet from the Horween Leather Company Blog about how they make shell cordovan leather and use it in making shoes with Allen Edmonds? Really interesting video, all shell cordovan fans must see it!

http://vimeo.com/4814754

I have never seen that video before, but the horween site has been looking a bit better over the last few years.

Also, the part where they show the scratching, I ran into a similar situation with my AF65s. I had just gotten home from proposing to my girlfriend (my babies momma) and I took my shoes off and left them in the living room. I came out about an hour layer to see my cat laying next to them. I thought they were finished. Scratches on the leather, etc. etc. But the next day I waxed them up and the scratches were barely noticeable. If those shoes were cowhide, they would have been dust.

Also, are there any American bootmakers that make boots out of regular horsehide, like front quarter? Harness boots, etc.

[Bill2]

Just won these on eBay..... Pretty rad looking I think....

[Turntabloid]

does anybody know the difference btwn RW 9014 GT's and RW 9014 Beckman's? To me, they look the same. Thanks.

i wanted to write something really nasty in response, but I will keep quoting your post until you come up with the answer to your "question" yourself, moron!

[beatle]

does someone know where to get some spare red wing shoe laces ? thanks....

[batorizer]

Has anyone seen this video yet from the Horween Leather Company Blog about how they make shell cordovan leather and use it in making shoes with Allen Edmonds? Really interesting video, all shell cordovan fans must see it!

http://vimeo.com/4814754

Damn, dude. That was awesome. Thanks for the post.

[Turntabloid]

does someone know where to get some spare red wing shoe laces ? thanks....

burg & schild in berlin usually has them available, depending on the model.

i thin they currently lack the flat waxed ones for the GTs.

otherwise, you will have to contact the red wing store in frankfurt, which is by far the biggest stockist in europe, as far as i know.