Shoes that look better with age...

[denimjunky]

They sew the welt by hand? Wow...

[Paul T]

Malton returned today from Shoehealer with a commando sole replacing the original leather outer sole . Whilst i love the job done on the stitching the most striking feature is the vastly improved contrasting finish to the outer edges of the sole/heels which is better than the original Trickers finish . Not a great pic tho ,that doesnt really do the boots justice .

Nice job. is this the itsrubber sole? And what was the bill?

[crownzip]

Your Iron Rangers are looking amazing! Congrats

1,5 years Iron Rangers after a slight buff.

[mikedbt5]

Paul ,

No its not the ITSHIDE (used by Cheaney) but none of the commando soled Trickers boots/shoes I have tried on in The Bureau have had an ITSHIDE sole either .

Bill was £50 + postage and job done in 3 days . Richard is very personable and they do customer service !!

[CrashTestBrummie]

Malton returned today from Shoehealer with a commando sole replacing the original leather outer sole . Whilst i love the job done on the stitching the most striking feature is the vastly improved contrasting finish to the outer edges of the sole/heels which is better than the original Trickers finish . Not a great pic tho ,that doesnt really do the boots justice .

I had the same finish done to the resoled Burfords, as I requested. Looks miles better...he explains what he did to them on the website:

https://www.shoehealer.co.uk/Goodyear_Welted_Repairs_and_Modifications/Modifications_and_Repairs/Tricker_s_Burford_Repaired_2215.html

[coleslawyum]

They sew the welt by hand? Wow...

Actually sewing the welt by hand is easier than sewing the outsole onto the welt. I can't imagine how they can sew through all that leather and rubber. Takeshi Okyuyama also sews the welt on by hand. It is by no means an easy feat.

Here is Marcel from Koronya Budapest sewing a welt on.

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Compare that to a welting machine, the machine can do it in seconds.

[coleslawyum]

I had the same finish done to the resoled Burfords, as I requested. Looks miles better...he explains what he did to them on the website:

https://www.shoehealer.co.uk/Goodyear_Welted_Repairs_and_Modifications/Modifications_and_Repairs/Tricker_s_Burford_Repaired_2215.html

This guy definitely has a Rapid E or Landis. The stitching is so neat. Nice job.

[CrashTestBrummie]

This guy definitely has a Rapid E or Landis. The stitching is so neat. Nice job.

He warned me that the stitching wouldn't be so neat on the Lotus boots, because of using the machine on a veldtschoen build, but it looks alright to me - took delivery of the boots today, adding some life to the old leather as I type...will post pics tomorrow.

Another good vid, the process looks painstaking...

[denimjunky]

Another good vid, the process looks painstaking...

Seconded. Must spread, coleslaw.

[hollowsleather]

[Quack_Attack]

Superfuture,

I want to introduce myself and invite you to ask me questions about White's, Wesco, Nick's, Shoe repair and any other topics you would like. I know a lot of you have ordered from our web store before, www.bakershoe.com, and I want to give a sincere THANK YOU.

I will try my best to keep in contact on this forum, but want to let you know I am available via email at [email protected] all the time as well.

Thanks again,

Kyle

Baker's Shoes and Clothing

www.bakershoe.com

[nattomoto]

Superfuture,

I want to introduce myself and invite you to ask me questions about White's, Wesco, Nick's, Shoe repair and any other topics you would like. I know a lot of you have ordered from our web store before, www.bakershoe.com, and I want to give a sincere THANK YOU.

I will try my best to keep in contact on this forum, but want to let you know I am available via email at [email protected] all the time as well.

Thanks again,

Kyle

Baker's Shoes and Clothing

www.bakershoe.com

Welcome Kyle!!

[morkra]

Does anyone know if Bakershoe does international delivery?

[hollowsleather]

There must be someone around here who might know the answer to that...

[Quack_Attack]

What brand were you looking to ship and to what country?

[morkra]

What brand were you looking to ship and to what country?

Thanks for the responce, have taken it to emails so i dont clog up the thread

[lazymuthafuka]

I have noticed that the iron rangers varies from different colour as well as different types of leather.. Is the 8113 leather called roughout leather?(from the looks of it)

[lazymuthafuka]

And also it looks like the black harness colour is not as popular as the other colours of the iron rangers....?

[morse9443]

Kyle, Baker's Shoes and Clothing www.bakershoe.com

This guy is a great resource, he's helped me with orders and questions many times. Baker's runs an excellent business.

Welcome Kyle!

[erk]

This guy is a great resource, he's helped me with orders and questions many times. Baker's runs an excellent business.

Welcome Kyle!

I'll second that.

welcome

[edmond]

ssup kyle ed here

[Happy Hooligan]

Just had a box waiting for me when I got home tonight... From Bakers and contained my new Semi Dress. I don't remember getting an email from them, but there it was.

Question for those who have them... how tight were yours when you got them. My left foot is snug, but the right is tight, digging into the sides of my foot....

Am I screwed with this pair?

[hollowsleather]

A lot of boot companies offer a stretching service that can gain you up to 1 width size, I would guess that White's has something like that available.

[hollowsleather]

Looks like Danner does it for $15:

http://www.danner.com/customer-service/boot-recrafting/

Would probably be best to send White's to White's though, obviously.

[onehundy]

I think it needs some breaking in and stretching. Send it to your local cobbler and see what they can do.

[Happy Hooligan]

now so photos....

seems the gap between the laces is very wide... is that proper for a whites?

[fre-co]

This guy is a great resource, he's helped me with orders and questions many times. Baker's runs an excellent business.

Welcome Kyle!

As usual my US doppelganger speaks the truth.

Welcome to the future Kyle.

Edit: Happy Hooligan - I'd say you should send them back for adjustment at least. They do look good though! I look forward to mine, although I did just ask Kyle to lower the heel by 1/4 inch.

[Quack_Attack]

What's up Ed - good to hear from you.

[Quack_Attack]

Thanks for your order. If you would like we can send you a UPS return label via email and stretch them for you? Please email me direct with your order number and info - we'll get you taken care of.

Email: [email protected]

[marineabilly]

now so photos....

seems the gap between the laces is very wide... is that proper for a whites?

Looks great! What option did you order on the heels? Looks like at least a 1/4" lift?