Shoes that look better with age...

[riff]

^ Yup - they're a well-worn in pair of Russell "Judy" boots.

[dawei69]

uhhh are those shoe worthless? if they are just regular ae's throiw them away and get some aldens

I was under the impression that Allen Eds are on par with Aldens, Are aldens that much better?? if so, How are they better?? I have the alden cigars and indys , but i really can't tell that much difference... lol educate me?

[givemefive]

I think demonito is being elitist.

Alden's may use higher quality materials and have a smaller group of people handmaking their shoes but recent posts definitely call into question their consistency on quality with respect to defects.

AEs are good shoes.

[jwsach]

i have both aldens and aes and would say they are both fantastic shoes. The aldens i do like more though as far as looks though. As far as construction and comfort, you cannot go wrong either way.

[crownzip]

these are boots that definitely are looking better with age...

[kiya]

Those engineer boots are amazing, everything from the height to the toe shape looks spot on.

[Happy Hooligan]

these are boots that definitely are looking better with age...

need some back story with these....

[Christmas In A Submarine.]

All I use anymore is mink oil. When I use stuff with wax like Obenaufs, I always seem to end up with cracking on the wrinkles.

you're using too much ...

[marineabilly]

selling some pairs of good boots

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=215850

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=215778

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=215779

Damnit, Ed - if those Vibergs fit me, I would've taken 'em off your hands when you first announced them. At that price, I don't understand why someone hasn't snatched them up. Good luck, man!

Cheers!!

[crownzip]

Hey HH, The buckles are cast rather than stamped, horsehide leather, steel toe and no brand name. Friends have told me they're from the 40's but I'm not sure. Hope that helps!

need some back story with these....

[coleslawyum]

Crownzip, those are some sweet ass boots.

I definitely would've grabbed those vibergs, Ed, but the last thing I need is another engineer boots. Those are also some fine looking boots.

[Happy Hooligan]

I like them a lot. I found a nice pair of black ones from the 50's with army soles on them at the flea market, but the guy wanted way, way, way too much for them...

the hardware almost looks copper on yours... is it brass?

[edmond]

thanks guys you know how people here are... anyways love that engineer

[crownzip]

brass hardware. good engineer boots are unfortunately popular with the fashionistas so prices are insane right now.

I like them a lot. I found a nice pair of black ones from the 50's with army soles on them at the flea market, but the guy wanted way, way, way too much for them...

the hardware almost looks copper on yours... is it brass?

[jake431]

brass hardware. good engineer boots are unfortunately popular with the fashionistas so prices are insane right now.

Wherever do you get your wonderful toys, Grant. Those boots are sick.

[Happy Hooligan]

yes... 1200 is above what I pay. Once they find out how heavy they are to walk in them, hopefully that fad will fade.... and they'll go back to mall boots.

super nice pick up!

brass hardware. good engineer boots are unfortunately popular with the fashionistas so prices are insane right now.

[givemefive]

whoah

Get me some of those!

[crownzip]

Wherever do you get your wonderful toys, Grant. Those boots are sick.

hi jake. the boots you sold me a few years back are one of my favorites - only wear them with my sunday best.

[Happy Hooligan]

stop with these boots! You're killing me....

I need one more pair and would love a real pair of wwii brown jump or garrison...

I sold my repro's and need a real pair to replace them...

speaking of boots... what ever happened to those wolverines? They were all the rage for a minute then I don't see anything... not even fit pics...

[Denim Phenom]

speaking of boots... what ever happened to those wolverines? They were all the rage for a minute then I don't see anything... not even fit pics...

Those went out with the trash like every other "hot" boot in this thread. You've been watching this thread long enough to know that people in here subscribe to the newest trendy boot someone found on some obscure website some where.

I've been wearing my RW Engineer boots for the past couple weeks, even in the desert heat, and they are great.

[grouse_allergy]

Personally, I subscribe to whatever looks good to me. I found a pair of used Wolverine 1000 miles recently, and I love them. I don't care if people on here say they're a marketing gimmick or whatever it is everyone complains about. (True, I wouldn't spend $325 on them, but that's because I'm frugal in general.) They're incredibly comfortable and some of the most beautiful boots I've seen. I just wish I had the chance to break them in myself.

Also, I'm surprised that the size 10 fits me perfectly, considering I'm wearing an 11 in red wing gt.

[seafinch]

Shameless plug...

I've got some Brand New Alden Roy Boots up for sale. Just arrived today.

[stabliu]

quick question, so I'm planning on getting my first pair of nice boots, probably a pair of red wing chukkas. I was wondering how they run as far as sizing goes? I can wear anything from a 10 to 11 depending one shoe brand. should I just find one of those feet sizing dealies they have at a lot of shoe stores or is there a quick and dirty way to approximate my actual shoe size?

[crownzip]

Wolverine's look great.

Personally, I subscribe to whatever looks good to me. I found a pair of used Wolverine 1000 miles recently, and I love them. I don't care if people on here say they're a marketing gimmick or whatever it is everyone complains about. (True, I wouldn't spend $325 on them, but that's because I'm frugal in general.) They're incredibly comfortable and some of the most beautiful boots I've seen. I just wish I had the chance to break them in myself.

Also, I'm surprised that the size 10 fits me perfectly, considering I'm wearing an 11 in red wing gt.

[ThisSunday]

Nice pick up grouse_allergy.

Here are my 1000mile boots in rust

.

[Happy Hooligan]

finally some wolverines... both look great. Anyone get any other models?

[marineabilly]

One of the two Road Champs sold for $499 - now that's a price they should be retailing for.

[Happy Hooligan]

One of the two Road Champs sold for $499 - now that's a price they should be retailing for.

agreed... modern top engineers should top out at 500

[jake431]

hi jake. the boots you sold me a few years back are one of my favorites - only wear them with my sunday best.

Glad you like them! I wish they had fit me. They look like they are doing great.

[jwsach]

quick question, so I'm planning on getting my first pair of nice boots, probably a pair of red wing chukkas. I was wondering how they run as far as sizing goes? I can wear anything from a 10 to 11 depending one shoe brand. should I just find one of those feet sizing dealies they have at a lot of shoe stores or is there a quick and dirty way to approximate my actual shoe size?

im a 10 in most shoes like sneakers and i can fit good into 9 or 9.5 in redwing