Shoes that look better with age...

[cameosis]

tom hill boots from the 1920 / 1930s -- total around € 130, including shipping.

 

[nizzel55]

Anyone here got any experience regarding Saphir Renovateur?

[themexican]

 

Anyone here got any experience regarding Saphir Renovateur?

 

I've used it and it works pretty well. I use on my dress shoes, lays a great foundation for polish waxes. really great shine and results. I don't use it on my work boots so can't speak to that. 

[fre-co]

Yep it is good stuff. I use it on my shell boots.

[Iron Horse]

Nothing special here; just under a year of wear and decided to give my oro-riginal 875's a cleaning and oiling before the winter rains.

 

 

[patrick_b]

^ Nice work!

 

These have really grown on me over the years. Upon developing an interest in work boots, I started out not liking the white vibram sole or even the moc-toe. Fast forward 7-8 years and I love the classic look.

Edited November 9, 2014 by patrick_b

[NNNN]

Nice looking boots but they are approaching Viberg prices...

 

That brown rough out is pretty though 

They're only that expensive if you get them through 3rd parties that have boots in stock or do special makeups. Wesco does charge for "upgrades," but for the most part they are on par with White's ($400-$500).

[tod]

^ Nice work!

 

These have really grown on me over the years. Upon developing an interest in work boots, I started out not liking the white vibram sole or even the moc-toe. Fast forward 7-8 years and I love the classic look.

 

Agreed.  I am not generally a fan of the wedge sole or Christy sole or those various forms of it; but I do think it looks good on the classic Red Wing.  Just like Clapton wore...

[cashmoney]

wow, thank you all for the tips, I think i'm going to buy the venetian shoe cream, now i gotta find one that can ship to Indonesia 

[Broark]

Does anyone know how long the turnaround is for the Alden restoration process?

I have a pair of natrual chromexcel Indy boots that I've worn heavily for the last two to three years and I'm interested in getting them redone.

[onehundy]

3-4 weeks

[Sugar Mountain]

Viberg Boondockers worn regularly since March/April (God, the summer was hard work sometimes):

 

[Projectp]

Soliciting recommendations/suggestions….

 

I purchased a pair of White’s back in August and have worn them fairly regularly since. I try not to wear them on consecutive days, and on their days off, they get a cedar shoetree. I was caught in a decent rainstorm Monday on my way to work and I had the pleasure of a squeaky right boot all day in the office. When I got home, I immediately stuffed them with paper towels/newspaper to try to wick some moisture away, and then treed them overnight and all day Wednesday. To my dismay, the boot continues to squeak across the top at the toecap. To no avail, I rubbed a small amount of Obenauf’s on the problem area. I own other capped footwear and have never had this happen. Is there anything else I should try, or am I going to have to weather through audible footwear until the leather breaks-in a bit more?

[onehundy]

is that the 2023 last?

[An Oxymoron]

Do black boots look good with dark indigo denim? I've honestly never owned a pair of black boots, but I'm looking at some used Tricker's:

 

Edited November 24, 2014 by An Oxymoron

[integra]

It's obviously a matter of personal preferences. In my opinion, it doesn't necessarly look bad, but it can be a bit boring. I think I would go for a black boot with a contrast welt/sole to add a bit of a twist. Whatever floats your boat.

[An Oxymoron]

Thanks. Yeah, all black would be pretty boring. The first pair could look nice.

 

I'd really prefer to get an acorn or marron pair, but they're so spensive. Wish I could find a worn pair.

 

Used to have a pair of Alden Indy in whiskey cordovan. Really regretting my decision to sell those right now =/

Edited November 24, 2014 by An Oxymoron

[mpukas]

Like Integra said, what ever floats ur boat. I think a black boot w/ brown welt looks great w/ dark indigo denim. 

 

FWIW,  I love Tricker's and think they are worth every penny. They don't seem to get much attention around here, but they are probably my favorite boot/shoe maker of all, and that includes White's, Nick's, Chipp's, RW, Alden, etc.

 

I have two pairs - One pair of Stow's (brogue wingtip, similar to your post) in all black, and a heavier duty acorn pair w/ brown welt & commando sole. The black pair looks great with indigo denim during the day when you can see the detail on the boots, and but at night they knida get lost, even inside w/ good lighting. A brown welt would really set them off. 

 

keep an eye on their ebay store. Also checkout STP. 

[youngofthesoonest]

just picked up these Sugar Cane Lone Wolf Mechanic Boots.... been looking for a good pair of black boots for a while. 

 

Edited November 25, 2014 by youngofthesoonest

[mpukas]

WOW Young - those look great! 

[aho]

Impromptu pictures of my new White's 10" Red Dog Pebble Hunters

 

Snowpocalypse boots...

[spidereye]

Wise choice for that black mechanic boot ..sleek back beauty boot

[hollowsleather]

Aho, those are fucking beautiful.  Nicely done.

[rirawin]

Getting four pairs of my boots and shoes resoled by Dr Sole in Taipei. Supplied him with the Vibram soles as obviously he only sells his own branded ones.

 

He's just done the first pair, which involved removing the original crepe sole and resoling with a ripple sole:

 

 

 

Double stitched...

 

 

Photos from his Tumbler http://originaldrsole.tumblr.com/

Edited November 30, 2014 by rirawin

[Rain Dogs]

I was wondering if someone could give me some sizing advice on White's semi dress boots. I'm planning on ordering a new pair from White's after the new year, so they should be able to take care of sizing for me. But, just in case I happen to find a used pair before then, I'd like to know what size to look for. I've never really owned a pair of high-end boots to compare to, so it's tough for me to guess.

I typically wear an 11D in steel-toed work boots; my Danners, Thorogoods, and Rocky's are all an 11D. Same goes for Clark's Wallabees and Desert Boots, and low-top Chuck Taylors. I'm a US 11 (UK 10) in the English-made Doc Martens. I'm typically a 12-13 in tennis shoes and running shoes; 12EE in New Balance 574, 12 in Onitsuka Tigers, and a 13 in Nike Free Run (I sized up on the Nike's because my feet tend to swell a bit running 10+ miles at a time).

I checked the Shoe Sizing thread, but didn't see many comparisons in these sizes, and what was there was mainly comparing Whites to Viberg's, Alden's, etc. I don't have any expereince with either so it didn't really give me much clarification. Thanks.

[onehundy]

i recommend 10.5 D

[aho]

Sizing advice can be very dangerous since it really depends on your exact specific feet. That said, I wear a half size down from my Clarks, same size as my Brannock measurement, and same size +one width as my Alden's...

[Flashman]

Lofgren Donkey Puncher Boots from Self Edge...the most comfortable pair of work boots I have ever worn straight out of the box. Now just need some age on them

 

 

[babybepeezy]

Lofgren Donkey Puncher Boots from Self Edge...the most comfortable pair of work boots I have ever worn straight out of the box. Now just need some age on them

 

 

 

Price? If you don't mind me asking,

[youhadanidea]

Anybody have any recommendations for boots that are shaped like these viberg service boots, but aren't necessarily that expensive?

 

http://viberg.com/products/service-boot-colour-8-chromexcel

 

$720 USD is a bit steep for me :/ but looking for something that would last a couple years and is at most around the $300 range