Shoes that look better with age...

[jasonfoote303]

Those look mighty A-1 OK, Jason.

E-Z

I think it's about time for you to post your stash!

[simpletone]

E-Z

I think it's about time for you to post your stash!

Ha- I might just have to do that... a-la jasonfoote303, line-em-up in the sun, style.

[marineabilly]

Red Wings just arrived. Is there an easier way to break these in besides oiling them? I'll put pics up soon.

^wear wear wear wear...

is the easiest way i'd say ...

I agree with ThinFinn, don't be afraid to exagerate your bends and crouches.

[Christmas In A Submarine.]

speaking of crepe thats too comfortable, how do yall feel about wallys?

I feel fantastic about wallys. and those are some nice ones... one of the best looking and most comfortable shoes ever.

[farmer]

x-post from evolution of leather

redwings 2 years, cleaned them today

treated with Obenaufs

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Whoa I can't believe those are the same boots. I used to have the same pair and this is what they looked like after a few seasons of wear.

Yours post evo looks more like my 875's. They must of sucked up a good 8 oz. of Obenaufs to get that color. Makes me wish I held on to mine. Do you have any pictures mid way between the two you posted? BTW if anyone can help me find a pair of Red Wing 8173's in a 10.5EE I will repay you greatly.

875s w some Obenaufs

[riff]

. BTW if anyone can help me find a pair of Red Wing 8173's in a 10.5EE......

PM'd ya buddy! Nice evo there!

[U MAD]

speaking of crepe thats too comfortable, how do yall feel about wallys?

these are dope. wish I could wear wallabees but at size 11 they just look ridiculous.

[aho]

Damn I want these Alden's badly (Suede lace up on Military Last):

I seriously think Loftman has some of my favorite Alden mock ups next to Leathersoul....

http://www.loftman.co.jp/loftman1981/from1981.html

[Opie]

Nice colourchange on those RWs, but the pictures also reminds me why i hate them on anyone living in a cementjungle and not the real kind.

[pomata]

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Do you have any pictures mid way between the two you posted?

yes, here they are.

in the beginning I used a product called 'Meltonians delicate cream' to take off the nubuck effect which I didn't like very much (too delicate with indigo jeans imo).

this is what they looked like when they dried

after that, one or two coats of Obenaufs made them very much darker.

[cheapmuthafukr]

these are dope. wish I could wear wallabees but at size 11 they just look ridiculous.

those are 10 or 10.5... and not to be worn with slim jeans. oversized 66s or chinos.

[Mike147]

Were the White's Oxford custom? How can you return?

[jacob_davis]

Were the White's Oxford custom? How can you return?

http://www.bakershoe.com/shop-by-brand.cfm/brand/whites-boots/product/2010-bakers-chrome-excel-oxford-by-whites---in-stock/

http://www.bakershoe.com/shop-by-brand.cfm/brand/whites-boots/product/2010-retro-whites-oxford/

don't know about the return sorry.

[U MAD]

those are 10 or 10.5... and not to be worn with slim jeans. oversized 66s or chinos.

eh, when I checked em out they were just sooo high, they were the boots but just gigantic. I should give the shoe versions another shot, I like them more now.

[halberdklown]

would anyone know of a pair of boots that look like the Alden Roy boots, with horween leather and no toe stitching, but without a crepe sole? Hopefully a pair without a very pronounced heel

[technicolor]

would anyone know of a pair of boots that look like the Alden Roy boots, with horween leather and no toe stitching, but without a crepe sole? Hopefully a pair without a very pronounced heel

I'd just love to find more plain toe Alden boots made with the tru balance last and in a variety of sizes! Though I love the plantation crepe sole. The Horween leather in particular they are using on the Roy Boots are chromexcel. The only fully laced chromexcel Alden boots that are regularly available that I can think of are the Indy 403 and the Ultimate Indy from Leather Soul Hawaii, but both of those have toe stitching. Sorry braddah. I actually have a pair of Kudu (A variety of chromexcel) plain toe Alden boots built on the same last as the Roy for sale in the SUFUmarket:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=206902

Also if you haven't seen this already everyone should check out this post on the Horween Blog about chromexcel:

http://horween.wordpress.com/2010/03/23/chromexcel%C2%AE-2/

[YoungPunch]

^^ Yeah, not too many plain toe boots out there in chromexcel, but Alden of Carmel does have some PTB with Horween leather without crepe sole. Although these are all shell cordovan which is pricier than the Roy boot.

[halberdklown]

darn, unfortunately those kudu boots are too big for me technicolor, but thats around what im looking for. What are the chances i can just get a place to change the sole on the roys completely?

[riff]

@ halberdklown: get the Orvis Aviator boots here, then dub them....

[Denim Phenom]

General question, what boot stores in manhattan/Brooklyn offer a good selection of red wing, Chippewa, or engineer style boots?

[coleslawyum]

Amazingly there's a Red Wing Shoe store in Queens. Since I haven't been to Queens in about a year. I have no idea what they carry.

RED WING SHOE STORE

47-01 QUEENS BLVD

SUNNYSIDE NY 11104

Unfortunately there's not many stores that carry Chippewa and Fyre's anymore. Used to be tons of them in Greenwich Village in the late 80's. They've all disappeared. I think there's just one now.

New York City is excellent for dress shoes, however.

[jwsach]

not usually into sneakers but old stan smiths look amazing IMO:

pics stolen from ebay....

I have some adidas x arc ones that are cool but just aren't the same.

only sneakers I own

[jasonfoote303]

would anyone know of a pair of boots that look like the Alden Roy boots, with horween leather and no toe stitching, but without a crepe sole? Hopefully a pair without a very pronounced heel

The Wolverine 1000 mile boot is made from the EXACT same brown Horween Chromexcel leather. It has a plain toe, leather sole, is American made, and comes in at around $100 less than comparable Aldens.

Don't get me wrong, I'm an Alden man all the way but the Wolverines are a damn fine pair of boots.

[halberdklown]

^ damn i think you nailed it, completely forgot about those! thanks!

[Zazamoot]

They are on sale over at Farinelli's. The sizes are limited though:

http://www.shopfarinellis.com/ms-75-2-wolverine.aspx

[dawei69]

how does the sizing of wolverines compare with Redwings? i was thinking of getting a pair was well. thanks

[Rivet Head]

They are on sale over at Farinelli's. The sizes are limited though:

http://www.shopfarinellis.com/ms-75-2-wolverine.aspx

Limited to none it seems....

[deferdum]

Not my size, but these White's SD are at a good price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Whites-Boots-black-semi-dress-whites-wesco-vtg-8-E-/170479384422?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item27b15cf766

[slide13]

woohoo...just got ship notification from Baker that my new pair of Semi-Dress boots shipped and will be here Friday. This will be my third pair. Trying the single leather sole, Chrome Excel leather, block heel and new Swing last....also trying 1/2 size smaller to wear with thinner socks for summer so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they'll fit...bit of a gamble but my 11.5's feel plenty roomy with thicker hiking socks and too loose with a lighter weight sock so hopefully my gamble works out..

[.API.]

how does the sizing of wolverines compare with Redwings? i was thinking of getting a pair was well. thanks

same. 1/2 size down. i even have a small insole in mine and they fit perfect. i have a pair of black 1000 mile and the leather is quite thick and feels quite substantial. will try and put a few pictures up if i can get around to it in a timely manner.