Shoes that look better with age...

[Bodyslam]

anybody knows of any site where i can get some chippewas with international shipping? ive searched this thead to no avail.

[KENT4]

Nice, I haven't seen zug grain Grenson's before - what model?

They are made, or where, for Shipton & Henage...But has a Grenson sign on the inside.

[jstavrin]

jstavrin, if I may ask, why'd you remove the vibram sole on the black ones and resole with leather? just curious...

either way, both pairs look excellent!

The bulkiness of the midsole clashed with the dressy black French calf, and I don't think it was particularly comfortable. It's an option I don't think I'd get again--single leather and half-soles are the way to go.

Thanks to everyone for the rep and kind words.

[denimjunky]

Next up:

French calf burgundy, cuban heel, cap toes, vibram half soles.

[ThinFinn]

You're crazy and finally possessed by white's mate...but that's nothing bad i guess

[denimjunky]

Nothing bad if you have unlimited funds, which I dont. :confused:

Yes I think mr White himself is going to adopt me soon...I wish.

[ThinFinn]

So you're talking bout my dad?

[denimjunky]

Your dad is Mr tricker. Dont lie, Rafa

[ThinFinn]

^ok,this time you got me!

[CrashTestBrummie]

Feeling those Grensons...

[fre-co]

what is sizing like on russell mocs? same as white's, redwing or aldens?

[morse9443]

I'll be able to let you know soon (hopefully), but Riff or beatle would be the ones to ask. Not too many Russell owners on here.

[ThinFinn]

^so what are you after mate?

[fre-co]

I'll be able to let you know soon (hopefully), but Riff or beatle would be the ones to ask. Not too many Russell owners on here.

Yeah I got a super quick reply from Riff. Cheers.

[rnrswitch]

Alden bootmaker's edition

[35percent]

My friend wants a pair of WW2 repros, but he can only find the style he wants in in roughout brown, and he wants black. I know you can sno-seal them to make them darker, but could you use black polish and then dub/sno-seal them, or dye them some way? thanks.

[Happy Hooligan]

My friend wants a pair of WW2 repros, but he can only find the style he wants in in roughout brown, and he wants black. I know you can sno-seal them to make them darker, but could you use black polish and then dub/sno-seal them, or dye them some way? thanks.

US WW2 boots were not black, all brown so you won't find any true repros in black.

you can try to dye the roughout black and then snow-seal it...

[jstavrin]

My friend wants a pair of WW2 repros, but he can only find the style he wants in in roughout brown, and he wants black. I know you can sno-seal them to make them darker, but could you use black polish and then dub/sno-seal them, or dye them some way? thanks.

Buzz Rickson makes them in black.

[rayw44]

US WW2 boots were not black, all brown so you won't find any true repros in black.

you can try to dye the roughout black and then snow-seal it...

Actually the WW2 USN (the Navy) boots were black.

http://rivet-head.blogspot.com/2010/10/1940s-wwii-era-usn-service-shoes.html But I don't know of anyone making repros other than BR, and originals are pricey.

But I realize these are not roughouts.

[Happy Hooligan]

Actually the WW2 USN (the Navy) boots were black.

http://rivet-head.blogspot.com/2010/10/1940s-wwii-era-usn-service-shoes.html But I don't know of anyone making repros other than BR, and originals are pricey.

But I realize these are not roughouts.

Ah.. .I don't know the navy shoe line that well... I know the Army/USMC were all brown until I think 56 or so...

thanks for the headsup

[triumph.man]

LSW Hawaiian Tankers (thanks to MiniW) & J Gilbert #8 Indy

[davichan]

I know this color is not popular with most traditional Redwing fans, they are pretty ugly to start, and maybe still ugly.. but they have this old shitty 60's vibe to them that appeals to me.

i think as time goes down the road, the long wear and tear on it will produce something worth it.. the color has changed from yellowish to more mellow acorn with wear and a coat of OB.

they have a long way to go...here is 3 months wear on these.

RED WING 8140

[HoustonChris]

I actually like the color of those. They make for a nice change of pace from all the black and dark brown boots we normally see here.

[aho]

^Agreed...I actually almost prefer that color to the others!

[35percent]

As do I! Nice color indeed.

[ranonranonarat]

good choice! i would pick those up if i had the choice davichan!

[rayw44]

Alden bootmaker's edition

I like these more and more each time I see them.

[denimjunky]

Remove vibram 700 or not. That is the question.

[edmond]

i have one in black cordovan commando sole you want em? size 9d

[edmond]

dont remove but make it cuban heel