Shoes that look better with age...

[chazychaz]

Look what i've found in the yard today..

A hungy dog must have a lot to do with this..there goes my usd600 boots

[hollowsleather]

Still wearable, and now you have a good story.  That's a win.

[Double 0 Soul]

A hungy dog must have a lot to do with this..there goes my usd600 boots

 

 

....and there goes your dogs ability to walk properly for a week.

[chazychaz]

Still wearable, and now you have a good story. That's a win.

Alright i'll take it in a positive way..thanks

....and there goes your dogs ability to walk properly for a week.

Too bad it's not my dog..

[hollowsleather]

Too bad it's not my dog..

 

This is a key piece of information.  If it's a friend's dog, they're paying for lunch for the next year or two.

[Quoise1203]

 

[Noodle36]

Anyone on here have Morton's Neuroma? If you do, any lasts that work better? I had my left ankle reconstructed about 12 yrs ago, then a screw into my 5 th metetarsal about 7 yrs ago. The only boots I can get away with not wearing a custom orthotic are my Hondo cowboy boots. I had to stretch my 1000 milers in order to fit it. Luckily the chromexel is stretchy.

Any info would help. I have been eyeing a pair of whites smoke jumpers but don't really want to pay that much for a boot that causes me pain.

[exaptavist]

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[erk]

If you want White's call them on the phone. they deal with people with foot problems all the time.

 

1-800-541-3786

Anyone on here have Morton's Neuroma? If you do, any lasts that work better? I had my left ankle reconstructed about 12 yrs ago, then a screw into my 5 th metetarsal about 7 yrs ago. The only boots I can get away with not wearing a custom orthotic are my Hondo cowboy boots. I had to stretch my 1000 milers in order to fit it. Luckily the chromexel is stretchy.

Any info would help. I have been eyeing a pair of whites smoke jumpers but don't really want to pay that much for a boot that causes me pain.

Edited August 25, 2013 by erk

[Noodle36]

edit - just re-read your post, didn't sink in first time re the custom orthotic. Presumably this was developed from a foot study?

I met with a podiatrist a number of times then was referred to an orthotist. He then did moulds etc and now I have carbon fibre and high density foam insoles.

The injuries that forced the reconstruction left my foot completely flat. The break a couple years later just compounded the problem.

Flat or no cant shoes are worse because they allow my foot to flatten causing the impingement. My cowboy boots have a metal shank which artificially recreates the arch. I looked into whites because of their arch tech.

Erk - I will def call whites. I have a catalog on order and will make sure I have dotted all the i's before I order. I'm also prepared to accept the fact I might never be able to wear them or some other brand of boots.

[Planetarium]

If your left foot is basically flat, you won't have much luck with White's; the arch is highly pronounced and will just feel like a bump to you. I would look into Russell Moccasin due to the combination of custom fit and moccasin construction being forgiving or contact Moulded Shoe in NYC. Moulded Shoe has a good deal of orthotic Aldens and also does their own modifications and builds in house.

[Graeme]

If you want to spend a serious amount then go and track down a bespoke shoemaker with orthopedic expertise. The only ones I know are in London, and you're likely to need a few fittings, so that wouldn't be practical.

 

Russell, Viberg and Wesco can all customise a fit. It would be worth travelling to see them in order to get it right, and they'd want to fit you up around the orthotic. White's can probably help as well, but I don't know anything about their made-to-fit programme.

[erk]

For people with extreme foot problems white's will make a last for your foot. Normally they can just modify a regular last.

I'm not sure about how much they can do remotely, so like Graeme said - a face to face visit may be best.

Edited August 25, 2013 by erk

[exaptavist]

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[superfuzz]

Wesco black fire MP toe.

 

[CrashTestBrummie]

There's been an appalling lack of English-made footwear here recently and I'm here to add a little balance to things.

 

Had totally too much time on my hands this evening and have pics of my collection as a result, well the footwear that y'all might appreciate, anyway...

 

The Edward Green 'Galway' pic (from left): almond country calf; mink suede, walnut country calf and shearling lining; rosewood country calf (made on 64 F last for Holland & Holland)

 

 

The Tricker's pic (from left): unknown model of navvy boot, possibly 1950s; high-leg brogue boot predecessor to the 'Malton'; MTO 'Eaton', semi-brogue version of the 'Stow'

 

 

The Crockett & Jones pic (left to right, back row first): 'Snowdon' veldtschoen boot; 'Arran' boot in rough-out; 'Coniston'; 'Skye' brogue boot; 'Islay' brogue boot

 

 

The heavy-duty boot pic (left to right, back row first): 'Selkirk' veldtschoen boot by Alfred Sargent; WW2 Lotus veldtschoen boot originally worn by a Czech officer who fought with the British Empire forces; WW2 Lotus veldtschoen boot originally belonging to a 'T Windows', whoever he might be; CC41-stamped boot made of 'Beva' leather by an unknown maker, dating from 1941-1948

 

 

The brogue pic (left to right, back row first): C&J 'Hastings' made for James Purdey; C&J 'Hastings'; Church's 'Grafton'; C&J 'Argyll' made for Hoggs

 

 

The Church's pic (left to right): 'Consul', 'Buck', 'Delegate'

 

 

The random pic (left to right, back row first): Alfred Sargent brogue for Hope & Glory; Grenson boat shoes; Tricker's suede derby; Alfred Sargent 'Egham' for Shipton & Heneage

 

 

The chukka pic (left to right, back row first): Alfred Sargent; Edward Green; Alfred Sargent for Hackett; Tricker's; Loake for Brocklehurst of Bakewell

 

 

 

And breathe...

Edited August 28, 2013 by CrashTestBrummie

[exaptavist]

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[Highvoltage]

X-post from the comp thread:

Worn everyday:

[Crat]

Sorry Brummie, Murica here today ...

(bigger one escaped   ) 

 

Edited August 25, 2013 by Crat

[cander49]

Had totally too much time on my hands this evening and have pics of my collection as a result, well the footwear that y'all might appreciate, anyway...

This is amazing.  Best footwear collection I've ever seen.

Edited August 26, 2013 by cander49

[Noodle36]

Brummmie - my god!!

Where did you find the vintage military boots?

Has the leather reformed to your feet?

Anyone - any experience with quality ghillie brogue boots? Where to find quality ones without volcanized rubber soles?

[themexican]

Look what i've found in the yard today..

A hungy dog must have a lot to do with this..there goes my usd600 boots

contact Morgan @ viberg and see what he can do for you, they can rebuil your boots that is the beauty of $600 boots.  Hang on to the reciept and if the dog's owner is cool they will take care of it for you. 

[fre-co]

fuck me brummie, that is a lot of dead cow....

[Planetarium]

The above sentence will be a curious introduction to Superdenim for the uninitiated.

[bod]

fuck me brummie, that is a lot of dead cow....

 

you should see the contents of my fridge

[aho]

CTB just killed this thread...Someone make a new/redux one!

[pepper davies]

I have a pair of suede Trickers with a red brick sole that I would like to trade over for a honey ripple sole.  Can anyone recommend me someone to resole them for me?

 

Also - does anyone know where to get laces similar to the ones Viberg uses?

 

Sorry to repost but I got stuck on the bottom of the last page.  Can anyone help?

[shredwin_206]

WOW so many amazing pairs of boots/shoes in this thread!! I've been thinking about getting some Danner Boots since i live in the PNW!

[fre-co]

You have a lot of choice in Seattle. Spokane for whites, danner near by, bakers in Eugene, wesco up that way too.... You can get measured and fitted for all of those.

[themexican]

Sorry to repost but I got stuck on the bottom of the last page.  Can anyone help?

No idea on the resole, but the least expenisive quality laces i have found is directly from whites. can't really tell the difference.