Shoes that look better with age...

[rnrswitch]

Just got my frye brandos resoled. I am totally surprised at how mean and tough they look now. The only part of these boots I didn't like was how flimsy the sole was. Now it is burly.

Added a new leather sole and a vibram half sole.

[Happy Hooligan]

I like them . How thick are they?

[rnrswitch]

I like them . How thick are they?

Ohhh. Maybe a little over half an inch. I like the feel walking around in them.

[beeetus]

I've always loved those Brandos. The Rands that replaced them kinda have too much of a pointed toe for my liking.

[beatle]

Wolverine 721LTD Boot

I'm sure a lot of you guys are going to like the latest Leffoot

Wolverine 1000 Miles limited edition horween shell cordovan boot.

http://www.wolverine.com/US/1000mile/blog/category/1000-Mile-In-The-News.aspx

http://www.wolverine.com/us/1000mile/blog/

[fre-co]

Got the point fre$co, so mea culpa, because it makes sense me being verbalized.

And ED, I know you always do.

The boots were manufactured for 600USD, ex shipping/import duties to europe of course.

Very gracious indeed

[illumin8em]

I've always loved those Brandos. The Rands that replaced them kinda have too much of a pointed toe for my liking.

no boot replaced the Brandos, i have owned the boot under both names and they are the same boot. Whoever owns the right to the Brando trademark started to crack down on them, and they just had to change the name.

[Layne]

Beatle, I think those were shown a while back... I could be wrong though. I just can't see myself paying $700+ for Wolverines...

[lostinthesupermarket]

Using shell for a workboot is pretty incongruous IMO. Horsehide would be more appropriate....and also more interesting since, apart from Thorogood and some of the Japanese stuff, there aren't many shoes available in it.

It's like they're trying to hit as many current hot buttons as possible ("workwear", "cordovan","limited collab" etc.).

Not for me.

[denimjunky]

...Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvers and the celebration of the latest edition to the...

Whats wrong with this picture?

Shouldnt it be beers and sausages? :-)

[mikecch]

My natural leather boots which I hope will age nicely (1 months effective wear so far):

[BC3]

^^love the leather, but damn

the toe is too punctuated and square to possibly look good when worn

prove me wrong

[edmond]

maaan my toes would hurt with that toebox right there literally toe box

[beeetus]

no boot replaced the Brandos, i have owned the boot under both names and they are the same boot. Whoever owns the right to the Brando trademark started to crack down on them, and they just had to change the name.

Hmm, good to know. To me the toe looks a little more pointed on the Rand than it did on the Brando, so I figured they were different boots.

[rnrswitch]

Using shell for a workboot is pretty incongruous IMO. Horsehide would be more appropriate....and also more interesting since, apart from Thorogood and some of the Japanese stuff, there aren't many shoes available in it.

It's like they're trying to hit as many current hot buttons as possible ("workwear", "cordovan","limited collab" etc.).

Not for me.

I would agree that it seems rather gimmicky. Although, I do believe that wolverine made shell work boots in the 20s and 30s. I believe I have seen adverts stating that.

From the pics they look beautiful, but 700 hundo for wolverines is a bit over the top.

[beeetus]

Now that I just looked at both boots again, I think it was just my eyes playing tricks on me.

[dkatz]

I think I may have posted these ages ago, but I can't remember and just stumbled across the pics on my computer.

Some vintage chukka's my buddy picked up in a thrift store ages ago. I don't even remember the company. Beautiful:

[ranonranonarat]

trying to order a pair of white's oxfords but having a little trouble. they come in a variety of leathers. brown, distressed, red dog but each comes with a choice of "smooth" or "rough out". may i know the difference? i tried running up google but didnt get an answer.

also, if i wanted something that looks like:

which colour should i be picking.

sorry for the questions but its incredibly hard to make an online purchase when you havent got the chance to handle the real thing or even anything close for that matter.

[Denton]

roughout is the sueded side of the leather

ie what you see in that picture

smooth is... smooth

[riff]

^ Ranon, something like those Inventory Vibergs would be:

Brown or Red Dog roughout.

Unfortunately, White's isn't offering it with that Christy sole yet...

[ranonranonarat]

wow thanks guys. now i can checkout already!

[davichan]

trying to order a pair of white's oxfords but having a little trouble. they come in a variety of leathers. brown, distressed, red dog but each comes with a choice of "smooth" or "rough out". may i know the difference? i tried running up google but didnt get an answer.

also, if i wanted something that looks like:

which colour should i be picking.

sorry for the questions but its incredibly hard to make an online purchase when you havent got the chance to handle the real thing or even anything close for that matter.

ranonranonarat

those are sexy~

do they make them in a boot as well?

[ranonranonarat]

nope, not that i know of. they are so amazing but i dont have that kind of money to blow on these!

[Christmas In A Submarine.]

The White's Hunter model has a similar toe shape and is available in a ten inch height.

I thrifted an insulated pair for ten bucks a few years back. Though you can't tell from the White's website, once you put a pair of Christys on them they look pretty similar to those Vibergs.

[joelz]

anyone have any recommendations for rainboots? I was talking with a buddy and it seems like almost all guys rainboots are just ridiculous looking

[Ammit]

anyone have any recommendations for rainboots? I was talking with a buddy and it seems like almost all guys rainboots are just ridiculous looking

I usually wear my Bean Boots for rain/snow.

[jasonfoote303]

Using shell for a workboot is pretty incongruous IMO. Horsehide would be more appropriate....and also more interesting since, apart from Thorogood and some of the Japanese stuff, there aren't many shoes available in it.

It's like they're trying to hit as many current hot buttons as possible ("workwear", "cordovan","limited collab" etc.).

Not for me.

Shell cordovan was originally used for work boots and shoes. It used to be cheap to produce and is extremely durable and water resistant.

[joelz]

fuhhh http://cgi.ebay.com/ALDEN-PLAINTOE-BLUCHER-NATURALTHR-OXFRD-NIB-10-5D-455-/250712421079?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item3a5f9ff2d7&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:US:102

[Christmas In A Submarine.]

fuhhh http://cgi.ebay.com/ALDEN-PLAINTOE-BLUCHER-NATURALTHR-OXFRD-NIB-10-5D-455-/250712421079?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item3a5f9ff2d7&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:US:102

[better photos here]

[mikecch]

^^love the leather, but damn

the toe is too punctuated and square to possibly look good when worn

prove me wrong

I think they're fine - not a very Americana/work-wear aesthetic, but they ain't mean to.

They're fairly traditional Italian dress boots I've been told, i.e. not meant to look like Tricker's or Lone Wolf's.