Shoes that look better with age...

[itschrisb]

Allen Edmonds Bayfield in black just got them today so far not to bad.

[ah_long]

well.. time for me to get my RW875 resoled..

I don't want to go with the crepe soles anymore as they are slippery as f*ck in the winter..

what do you guys think of this, yay or nay

[lysandar]

Crepe soles are shit... I personally have a thing for honey vibrams, but maybe that's just me.

erk - Worked with Rob on my custom order from White's, no problems whatsoever.

[CrashTestBrummie]

Crepe soles are shit...

I'll second that...there's something about the makeup of the local pavements that make them skiddy as hell when wet and wearing crepe soles; almost broke my neck a few years ago wearing a pair of Wallabies in the rain...

[ah_long]

The crepe soles on the RW 875 is different than the crepe soles on Clarks.. the ones that came with the 875 are called Traction Tred Cushion Crepe Wedge... but none the less, still shit.. almost got myself killed on ice a few times already

right now, deciding between

http://www.wretch.cc/blog/hope0310/11385650

or this

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.223939110984036.61840.115425345168747&type=1

leaning towards the black montagna sole

[CrashTestBrummie]

The comment under the second one made me laugh

[ah_long]

lol... taiwanese..

they actually do another variation of the Vibram #100

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.227207637323850.62415.115425345168747&type=1

[ah_long]

Vibram #100 Honey

http://rock-village.creates-crea.oops.jp/?eid=34

on black boots

http://rock-village.creates-crea.oops.jp/?eid=43

[CrashTestBrummie]

That #100 looks clumpy as hell, it makes an Itshide commando sole look svelte and streamlined...

[ah_long]

which #100? there's a few

[CrashTestBrummie]

which #100? there's a few

Sorry, the ones in the last two links.

[ah_long]

agreed... I'm leaning towards this

http://www.wretch.cc/blog/hope0310/11385650

but not sure whether to go with black or honey..

though this looks good as well

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.223939110984036.61840.115425345168747&type=1

[Vanquish Gold]

The sand color is dope.

[dr.house]

RedWing 9161...jay or nay?

[jigsaw]

definately jay

[ah_long]

well... the #100 Honey is out of stock.. so definitely will go with black now..

so either

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.227207637323850.62415.115425345168747&type=1

or this

http://www.wretch.cc/blog/hope0310/11385650

[hollowsleather]

I have a pair really similar to the second, I like them a lot.

Here's a photo in case this helps swing your decision either way (before and after Obenauf's):

[ah_long]

^^ looking good... thanks man

[itschrisb]

Red wing iron rangers over a year old.

[pepper davies]

Felt like I should post this here for all of the boot guys that might not go visit the sock thread often. Around 10 people will be part of the order, so costs should stay low.

Hi guys. I'm looking to place an order with Grange Crafts for their Fair Isle socks. The only retailer I can find for them is Rakuten, so I'm going to buy from them directly and I'd be willing to proxy if anyone in the US wanted some. The Fair Isle socks are 4.5 Euro each and 55 Euro for a dozen while the rest of the socks they sell are about half that. If anyone is interested shoot me a PM. They only accept wire transfers so if anyone wants to jump in it'll be easier to do this all together, I think. Anyway....

http://www.grangecraft.com/socks.htm

[pepper davies]

In one year of checking White's seconds eBay account I haven't yet seen a pair of SD's in my size. Where are the 11.5/12D's at?

[nicka]

ha, you and me both! no joy whatsoever!

[CrashTestBrummie]

Might be of interest to the Londoners in here who're free tomorrow, via Edward Green:

"This weekend businesses on Jermyn Street will open their doors for a small festival showcasing the abundant craft and quality available in St James's - The Art of Being British.

One of our most experienced craftsmen will be visiting from Northampton to demonstrate the art of hand sewing with a pig's bristle needle and answer your questions on shoe-making. So if you've ever been curious as to how your Edward Greens have been made, this is a great opportunity to find out something more of the process - whilst enjoying a glass of award-winning English sparkling wine.

Our new collection is now available in store including an exciting collaboration with Savile Row tailor Hardy Amies. Sir Hardy wrote in his A-B-C of Men's Fashion that 'well polished shoes are essential.' We couldn't agree more and will have an expert polisher available to give tips and work on your perfect shine.

Jermyn Street will be closed to cars and filled with street entertainment. Wilton's is attempting an oyster shucking Guinness world record, Floris is demonstrating the production of their fragrances, the Ritz will be holding a dance class & St James's Church a mini-fête."

I'd like an update on any tips picked up from the expert polisher, naturally...looks like it could be a diverting day out.

[Megatron1505]

In one year of checking White's seconds eBay account I haven't yet seen a pair of SD's in my size. Where are the 11.5/12D's at?

Took me over a year of waiting to find a pair which someone was selling in the style I wanted (black, single leather sole), and in my size. They are well worth the wait.

[fre-co]

I might make that CTB, thanks for the heads up.

[ah_long]

done and done

the cobbler told me if he can't use the stock midsole, he would change it with a leather midsole..

the original midsole was in excellent condition so he kept it on

[ADDIC]

i really like those boots^ the color is so nice. which red wings?

[ah_long]

aged 875 w/ new outsoles

[ah_long]

how it looked before

[ADDIC]

875...no shit? lol great boots man