Shoes that look better with age...

[devilish]

It's been a month on mine still hanging in so far. If it breaks I'll have it stitched back in because I hate the 'tongue slide'

[hollowsleather]

Preparing for spring.

[not too tight]

I've worn my Thorogoods for atleast a month now and the tongues don't like around much like they used to. When I tie them I try to pull it out then get my laces pretty tight and that seemed to have set the creases for my laces. Now when I put them on I have no problem getting them centered or keeping them from moving.

Those laces look pretty good rnr, I used Alden laces for 2 weeks til one ripped, now using Red Wing flat waxed ones but looking something with a bit more. Still wondering where to get ones like on those brown White's.

[Fincarelli]

Been wearing these for about 8mo now.

[CrashTestBrummie]

Some Tricker's porn on this Japanese blog:

http://trickersmylife.blogspot.com/

Gotta love eBay, managed to source a pair of 'as new' Burford for ninety quid...

[DocBlue]

DocBlue, have you applied any type of conditioner or dye on your Road Champs at all since your purchase? I only ask, becuase weren't they an olive color when you first purchased? Or did they just transform into their current dark color?

Other people say the there is a natural color transformation over time, but am curious about your experience.

Thanks!

sorry for the delay Billy,

you are right i did apply some black shoe cream on those, twice actually. they were olive you remember well.

blacking those was the right thing to do as they are really giving now their best with a lot of different colors depending of the light.

those are not my best fit (wescos are) but def they have the nicest leather and they will age really beautifully

cheers

[airfrogusmc]

WWII USMC service shoes from WWII Impressions

10 + year old Alden 405 Indies

[mattbernier]

Hi,

Just bought a pair of Alden Indy shoes, and would like to get the leather sole and funky foot balance heel replaced with a vibram half-sole and heel.

Can anyone recommend a cobbler in NYC who can do this well for less than, say, $100? I figure this is the sort of operation people on this forum have probably had done.

[triumph.man]

WWII USMC service shoes from WWII Impressions

How did you size on these?

[airfrogusmc]

I usually wear a 12 in a d width these are 11 1/2 EE and i probably could have gone 11 EE but these are still fine.

I hope this helps. These are really killer boots especially for the price.

[triumph.man]

I usually wear a 12 in a d width these are 11 1/2 EE and i probably could have gone 11 EE but these are still fine.

I hope this helps. These are really killer boots especially for the price.

I wear a size 7.5 in Barrie and Trubalance...

[fre-co]

Excellent stuff airfrogmusic.

[airfrogusmc]

I wear a size 7.5 in Barrie and Trubalance...

Probably the same size then. I'd give WWII Impression a call just to make sure. Really cool folks to deal with.

[airfrogusmc]

Excellent stuff airfrogmusic.

Thanks. Both pairs look great wit ha pair of 1955 or 1947 LVCs and a M-422 or A-2 flight jacket.

[Supawiwi]

Airfrog do you have some fit pics with those WWII?

They really do look good.

[mattbernier]

I should specify too, I want to get them properly stitched on, not glued on.

Bonus points if the cobbler has/can get quabaug heels.

Hi,

Just bought a pair of Alden Indy shoes, and would like to get the leather sole and funky foot balance heel replaced with a vibram half-sole and heel.

Can anyone recommend a cobbler in NYC who can do this well for less than, say, $100? I figure this is the sort of operation people on this forum have probably had done.

[airfrogusmc]

Airfrog do you have some fit pics with those WWII?

They really do look good.

Yeah I really like them. Heres a link to WWII Impression if you are interested,

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/newusmccordovan.html

I will try and get some, maybe tomorrow?

[wannabeagiant]

Yeah I really like them. Heres a link to WWII Impression if you are interested,

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/newusmccordovan.html

I will try and get some, maybe tomorrow?

Can you post an above view shot? These might be a cheaper alternative to the j crew aldens. Thanks.

[airfrogusmc]

Can you post an above view shot? These might be a cheaper alternative to the j crew aldens. Thanks.

Here ya go

[Layne]

I know this is probably not the most appropriate place to put this -- But I was watching Justified earlier and one of the characters was rocking some serious cuffs and what I think might be some White's SDs. I'm pretty sure I can make out the cuban heel (not that White's own the cuban heel).

Once again, I apologize if this isn't the correct thread... and if they aren't SDs.

[Mr. Bojangles]

Looks like they're a wingtip to me...

I like the shape though, narrow, but not pointy.

[hollowsleather]

Is that Daniel Faraday?

[Happy Hooligan]

Looks like a pair of semi dress with a double leather sole

[HoustonChris]

Is that Daniel Faraday?

I thought he looked familiar; good eye, hollows.

[Supawiwi]

Definitely a pair of SD

[Megatron1505]

It is indeed Faraday, and Justified is also a top show. I've been looking at his character for a few weeks now and checking out what labels he was wearing, good spot on the whites, I also think he's been wearing LVC 501's in the show, not sure which year.

[denimjunky]

Jeez! Real macho cuffs.

I looked him up and saw a striking resemblance with Jeremy Davies (From rescue dawn and others). And then it hit me.

U see Im not much of a series person.

[CrashTestBrummie]

Some Saturday morning shoe porn, as I clearly had too much time on my hands last night...

Grenson 'Fred'

Loake 'Boston'

GTs and Grasmere

Tricker's 'Burford', as they arrived yesterday and as they are today

[Paul T]

Argh! Too much shoe porn!

Excellent collection, lovely Burfords, too.

As I've just finished a project (details on ROY Contest thread) I was figuring out what I do to reward myself. I figure a new pair of boots is not too self-indulgent (I'm talking factory shop, not bespoke!). I'll email Tricker's and ask if I can take photos of the factory.

[CrashTestBrummie]

I'd be interested to see those pics, Paul!

The Burfords were a bargain and a half, and the seller also had a pair of (I think) Stow which I got for the same price - just waiting on delivery of those - no way was I missing out on a couple of pairs of T's for £180 in total...