Shoes that look better with age...

[PBTony]

They look good @Maynard Friedman

I was tempted to get Redbacks which are still made in Australia and like £120 but don't love the red on the tags

[mlwdp]

I like the Filson collab they did.

[Broark]

7 minutes ago, mlwdp said:

I like the Filson collab they did.

Considered grabbing a pair of them but ultimately talked myself out of it. Might grab a pair if a seasonal sale pops up or something.

[ATWM]

I guess I’m in <sort> of a minority here, I have some blundstones too - Sherpa lined. And I wear them a lot. Super practical, easy.

But man, I do not like how they look on me! Nor most (all?) Chelsea’s. I wear them working and walking in slop etc, they are my shitkickers and they are good at it but every time I look down I sort of cringe. They’re just so bulbous, part of that might be the half sizing is only a width increase which mine suffer from. It’s sort of how I feel about Birkenstock bostons, which are the only thing I wear more than my Blundstones really. (I can walk forever in Bostons more comfortably than anything else if it’s not hiking terrain)

But with the bostons I think they can actually look good on some fits (not often on what I’m wearing but whatever). Haven’t ever thought my Blundstones looked alright but that’s okay. Y’all pull them off, I just never feel like I can. 

[aho]

Might get flack for this but I stopped wearing work boots as soon as I bought Blundstone's...Haven't had a pair fail on me yet (soles intact, etc.), and the convenience/practicality outweighs any negatives for me and my use case

[Geeman]

11 hours ago, Broark said:

I'd love to find a slightly nicer version, I know everyone says RM Williams but I don't find that their shapes really match the chunky look of the Blundstone.
Canada West might be the next logical option.

Same. I have a pair of DM Chelsea boots very similar looking to Blundstones. Nothing fancy but wear them a lot. I have been eyeing RM Williams but they haven't quite got the chunky look, need to try a pair on. 

I have Crockett and Jones roughout Chelsea which I also love but they are certainly not a chunky boot,  although comfortable and hard-wearing 

[Talan]

15 hours ago, Broark said:

I'd love to find a slightly nicer version, I know everyone says RM Williams but I don't find that their shapes really match the chunky look of the Blundstone.
Canada West might be the next logical option.

I have a pair of RM Williams Craftsman boots, and they’re insanely comfortable. They fit like a glove (or more accurately, like a perfectly tailored leather sock). Right off the bat, I can’t think of any other pair in my shoe collection that comes even close to this level of fit.

Yes, they look very sleek with that chisel toe, and sure, they’re not exactly the ideal match for baggy or wide-leg jeans, and they’re definitely not built to be your beat-up yard/work boots. But honestly, I don’t overthink it; I just wear them happily with whatever.

At the same time, RM Williams does make other models with a rounder toe (like the Gardener/Dynamic Flex lines) that are a bit more relaxed and forgiving in terms of styling if the classic chisel shape ever feels too dressy for certain outfits.

Edited November 18, 2025 by Talan

[Alec Leamas]

23 hours ago, PrettyBoyTony said:

They look good @Maynard Friedman

I was tempted to get Redbacks which are still made in Australia and like £120 but don't love the red on the tags

I like the look of the Redbacks! Never heard of them before - they do seem to have a few models without the red..

[PBTony]

1 hour ago, Alec Leamas said:

I like the look of the Redbacks! Never heard of them before - they do seem to have a few models without the red..

Oh nice. I'll maybe consider them next time around 

[PBTony]

20 hours ago, ATWM said:

I guess I’m in <sort> of a minority here, I have some blundstones too - Sherpa lined. And I wear them a lot. Super practical, easy.

But man, I do not like how they look on me! Nor most (all?) Chelsea’s. I wear them working and walking in slop etc, they are my shitkickers and they are good at it but every time I look down I sort of cringe. They’re just so bulbous, part of that might be the half sizing is only a width increase which mine suffer from. It’s sort of how I feel about Birkenstock bostons, which are the only thing I wear more than my Blundstones really. (I can walk forever in Bostons more comfortably than anything else if it’s not hiking terrain)

But with the bostons I think they can actually look good on some fits (not often on what I’m wearing but whatever). Haven’t ever thought my Blundstones looked alright but that’s okay. Y’all pull them off, I just never feel like I can. 

I feel this way if I don't cuff but with the jeans/trousers sitting quite high up I think it looks much better 

[Lorcan]

Nicks Lace-to-toe in Horween Roanoke w Dr Soles around 4 months in.

[Broark]

Anyone here have firsthand experience with the moto engineer boots?
Got in contact with them and they have an 11.5 in stock, however my Attractions lot 444 are size 12 and fit quite nicely.
They provided some measurements and the 11.5 is quite similar to the lot 444 that I have (maybe .5 cm difference).
Just don't want to end up with something too snug or difficult to get on and off.

[julian-wolf]

I only have experience with their derbies, but 0.5 cm is a pretty big difference; that’s more than a half size in US or UK sizes

In case it helps when providing them with a direct sizing reference: My #2100 in size 3 fit just like a true 10.5 C or D in MiUSA boots like White’s or Russell (by pure luck, they’re actually some of my best fitting shoes)

Edited November 23, 2025 by julian-wolf

[Broark]

Now that I’m looking back through the emails it’s a little less than half a cm. They said their 11.5 measures 32.7 cm in length and 11.5 cm in width. My Lot 444 size 12 measure 33 cm in length and 11.7 cm at the widest part of the sole. Got my wires crossed.

[smoothsailor]

Or you really really want it

[julian-wolf]

Not sure how different these look from last time I posted an update, but they’ve still been treating me good so I figured they deserved some attention

Hoggs of Fife Rannoch boot, I think made by Cheaney

A++ would recommend

[julian-wolf]

Picked up these very saucy Russell loafers on eBay for a good price

Stylistically a first for me, but so far they’re bringing me plenty of joy

feat. Word of Mouth contest jeans

[oomslokop]

ive been getting this message every time i try to upload an image. can someone lmk a solution? much arigatoo

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[oomslokop]

On 11/17/2025 at 11:45 PM, Broark said:

I'd love to find a slightly nicer version, I know everyone says RM Williams but I don't find that their shapes really match the chunky look of the Blundstone.
Canada West might be the next logical option.

trippen blizzard looks cool. i swear by trippen, got two pairs, a bootie, and a slip on shoe. these are quite normal looking compared to many of their other styles. they are surprisingly durable too. if youre into the style then youre in for a rabbit hole...

[Alec Leamas]

On 11/30/2025 at 7:13 PM, julian-wolf said:

 

feat. Word of Mouth contest jeans

I have been known to loaf, it must be said.

I love these! Bit of Miami Vice type flair, but muted enough to be properly stylish - great find!

They also look great with the ragged hems on the WoM jeans

[Double 0 Soul]

I thought they had a Italian American, Mafioso.. Sopranos, Goodfellas kinda vibe 

[mlwdp]

Clinch made some more cowboy boots:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRy7R6uE9QA/?img_index=1&igsh=MW90Yms2ZzQ2bnJm
 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRy462fEgIp/?igsh=dm1hNDVzcDk5cnln

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRy5LsjkulC/?igsh=MWtzbjdqb2hycHE2MA==

 

 

 

Edited December 3, 2025 by mlwdp

[cultpop 0217]

On 11/14/2025 at 6:19 PM, olmecasteve said:

I’ve had these role club boots for at least 6 years now and they’re my go to boots, they’re built like tanks. His hand finish horsehide has aged nicely in my opinion. 

Perfection. 

[cultpop 0217]

1 hour ago, mlwdp said:

Clinch made some more cowboy boots:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRy7R6uE9QA/?img_index=1&igsh=MW90Yms2ZzQ2bnJm
 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRy462fEgIp/?igsh=dm1hNDVzcDk5cnln

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRy5LsjkulC/?igsh=MWtzbjdqb2hycHE2MA==

 

 

 

They look nice but neither of those are nearly as beautiful as their first pair. Look solid af though. 

[CSL]

13 hours ago, mlwdp said:

Clinch made some more cowboy boots:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRy7R6uE9QA/?img_index=1&igsh=MW90Yms2ZzQ2bnJm
 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRy462fEgIp/?igsh=dm1hNDVzcDk5cnln

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRy5LsjkulC/?igsh=MWtzbjdqb2hycHE2MA==

 

 

 

I was seriously tempted by those. Had they done them with a 1930s/40s chisel toe I'd probably have jumped.

[mlwdp]

[tod]

My White’s and my daughter’s Blundstones, after a couple of days of walking around snowy Montreal. 🥶 

[dada mafiosi]

My new derby boots , made to order by Onderhoud Handmade / popular Indonesian bootmaker Rizky Afnan

No doubt , Rizky is considered as one of the best bootmakers of our time, with precision craftsmanship skills, best use of the best material (like Maryam Tannery Italian leather in this case and use of Dr. Sole , he does the justice to his work and shoes/boots enthusiasts. Maryam tannery Vachetta Horsehump leather in natural is considered one of the best in its class, having great aging potential , development of beautiful patina over time, however in the beginning requires care, avoiding water splash and long exposure in sunlight 

Below are the boots details: 

Upper:

Model: LVL01   (low model) 

Last: Vulture

Leather: Maryam Vachetta Horsebutt Natural

Plain Toe 

Natural Upper Thread and Natural Lining

Brass Eylets 

Bottom:

Veldschoen Structured Toe

Natural Welt and Edge Finish

Natural Outsole Stitching 

Brown Cork Supergrip Halfsole - by Dr. Sole , model # 1091

Block Heels

In Making:

After completion, in workshop:

 

 

 

 

1st day:

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 1 by dada mafiosi

[MJF9]

@dada mafiosi they look really nice... keep posting please as it'll be good to see the patina over time

[MJF9]

Brother Bridge Henry with SCSC 43 jeans... been wearing these a lot lately... lovely boots. 

These are comfy as boots go but no boot is ever as comfortable as a trainer imo. Boot makers - you need to upgrade your innersoles (we know you read Sufu in lurker mode :))