Shoes that look better with age...

[wgmds]

i posted these before, might as well show everybody who didnt see em!

[mikedbt5]

i posted these before, might as well show everybody who didnt see em!

Love these !!

[the Repeater]

Those black ankle boots are such a tease...

[mikecch]

Nice and worn wgmds! Time for a bit of conditioning?

Doing up some boots for exams...

No polish, but my conditioner does contain a bit of beewax, so a slight shine was possible:

DIY sanding has survived

And some lace discolouration...

[kaptenkrok]

First I posted this in a art work thread but i think it will fit here too.

This is the first shoes i have done. on these i have tried different techniques that ive been teached and combined it with pattern- and shoemaking books.

The heel is made of oaktree and copper. upper is made of sheepskin and lining cattle. The shoe is blake stitched thru a 6mm rubber sole.

http://140milkonst.blogspot.com/2011/06/derby-kangor.html

and this is some models that i have done of steelthread leather and cork.

they are about 5 cm long each.

http://140milkonst.blogspot.com/2011/04/skomodeller.html

[Paul T]

that's an intriguingly eclectic blog you have there...

[kansas]

^^mike, your brogue boots are a thing of beauty...must spread.

[wgmds]

Nice and worn wgmds! Time for a bit of conditioning?

the red boots are ww1 service boots so i'm not quite sure that i should try to do anything with them besides stare

[kansas]

Self promotion time. Just put these up in the market. I've got some Context X Roy's coming so need to thin out the closet.

[mikecch]

^ Nice looking boots!

This just in, Alden 403 - had to wait a while, but the pricing was crazy good (thanks Kyle!)

Much less grain damage/irregularities compared to Wolverine's 1000 Mile boots (also Chromexcel from Horween).

Gave it a thin layer of emu conditioner:

this batch was lined with leather

[Gang]

I usually wear straight-tip with suit.

but, little bit hesitated to put them on with casual wear.

do you think these shoes match with jeans?

how do you like it?

[kansas]

I think they would work if you paired with a darker, maybe even black, slimmer-cut jean.

[killer b]

yeah, they're nice shoes but they need a narrower leg jean. colour isn't so important though imo.

[the Repeater]

Yup. 10char

[mikedbt5]

Some nice AS boots / shoes on auction by the seller at very reasonable prices .

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MEN-ALFRED-SARGENT-BROWN-S-10-LEATHER-SOLE-ENGLISH-BOOT-/330580788158?pt=UK_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item4cf82683be

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALFRED-SARGENT-BROWN-TAN-S-11-BRITISH-LACE-COUNTRY-SHOE-/230627341924?pt=UK_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item35b275f664

[jackandcoke]

Can I get recommendations for a good pair of steel toed work boots in black...

[killer b]

those brogues are wicked. far too big for me though. probably a good job...

[coleslawyum]

Can I get recommendations for a good pair of steel toed work boots in black...

White's Smokejumper

Nick's Boots Forester

Wesco Jobmaster

Viberg Service Boot

Danner Super Rain Forrest

Red Wing 2218

Chippewa 29435

[matera]

I probably have a couple months wear on these boots made by the brand LaCrosse. I got them about a half a year ago for a steal off ebay ($45).

[CrashTestBrummie]

the red boots are ww1 service boots so i'm not quite sure that i should try to do anything with them besides stare

If they're wearable, get a resole sorted and get what you can out of them - it saddens me to think that they could spend the last years of their life inactive and not used for their original purpose...

Great looking boots, by the way!

[mikecch]

^ +1, boots were made for walking

@ wgmds: there is literature re: preservative conditioning for very old leathers, have a look online or in books - they can actually prolong the life of the leather significantly if you're looking to display them.

Took the 403s out for a test walk today:

New purchase, straight from Japan...

(not sure if they'll look better with age )

[jaz13]

I wanted to order some Indy boots and I don't have a retailers nearby to try them out. I understand Indy boots run larger in width and length, but I am trying to get an idea of how much wider they are compared to Red Wing Classic Moc Toe Boots. My foot width is slightly bigger than D. In width E RWs, I can wear 8.5 and the length is just right and width is just right or a tad bit touchy. The size 9 length feels a bit long and width is just perfect. Would I be better off going for 9D or 9E in the Indy boots?

[Layne]

Try this thread:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=272227

I wanted to order some Indy boots and I don't have a retailers nearby to try them out.

[Tiro]

thought you guys might appreciate these, 17 year old Belgian Army boots, I bought these when I was like 14-15...

Today they are back in action cause I'm going to the first summer festival of the season here in Belgium, Graspop Metal Meeting.

[mikedbt5]

Look great , they match great with the jeans !!

[rkusmant]

11D folks try this deal

not mine just sharing

[ranonranonarat]

anybody able to ID the shoes in this image?

[ThinFinn]

update on my redwings 9162

jeans just in boots to show the evo underneath it

[rkusmant]

[edmond]

what shoe is that?