Shoes that look better with age...

[bradl]

Yeah I think I would like to do it all in one go, instead of 7 months down the road have to do some other small item. Kyle adviced me on the black smooth leather as being the toughest, which I agree it is tough, but doesn't keep very well. But I think it looks pretty bad since I had to scrub it with xylene which had to have dried it out fairly nice.

Excuse my ignorance but with a resole it will also come with new mid soles?

Here's to hoping it doesn't cost an arm and a leg

[rayw44]

It should. I believe the resole takes everything off except for the uppers and replaces the sole portion entirely. Last I checked it was pricey, like nearly $300.

[mpukas]

I'm not certain a resole f/ White's will include a new midsole, but I'll guess and say that it does. It prolly includes everything from the welt /stitch-down down. 

 

@Ray I think you're price is high. When I had Whites quote me last year to resole my SJ's, before I decided to have them completely rebuilt, it was around $160-$170 -ish. My complete rebuild w/ decorative toe cap was about $365. I could be wrong, and maybe their prices went up... 

 

I talked to Kyle at Baker's a few months ago, and he told me they can do the same resole job as White's, Nick's, Wesco, etc. for about the same price. Check out their Instagram for pics of their work. 

[edmond]

if its around 300 just get a new stick pair from wesco. jobmasters with vibram 100 soles.

[bradl]

It should. I believe the resole takes everything off except for the uppers and replaces the sole portion entirely. Last I checked it was pricey, like nearly $300.

Man, that's just a little too much right now, considering I just got them. I will just wear them to pieces and go for a resole.

I'm not certain a resole f/ White's will include a new midsole, but I'll guess and say that it does. It prolly includes everything from the welt /stitch-down down. 

 

@Ray I think you're price is high. When I had Whites quote me last year to resole my SJ's, before I decided to have them completely rebuilt, it was around $160-$170 -ish. My complete rebuild w/ decorative toe cap was about $365. I could be wrong, and maybe their prices went up... 

 

I talked to Kyle at Baker's a few months ago, and he told me they can do the same resole job as White's, Nick's, Wesco, etc. for about the same price. Check out their Instagram for pics of their work. 

I'm wondering if ray was referring to the re-build as opposed to the resole? I was thinking of bakers as well, as they seem to have more options sole wise. Going to shoot him an email and see what he has to say, and ask if they do a cleaning as well.

[rayw44]

Sounds like mpukas has more recent info, and I may be remembering incorrectly. That may have been the price for a full rebuild including new uppers and a resole.

 

$160-170 is reasonable for just the resole.

[BigBandzMisha]

BEFORE:

 

AFTER: 

suede looks and feels a lot nicer after a couple of wears (idk how that scuff on the midsole happened but it looks dope af)

Those New Balances though.....

What model are they?

Edited July 7, 2015 by BigBandzMisha

[erase]

Definitely look like the 574 Stealth pack: http://www.sneakerhead.com/new-balance-574-men-classic-retro-ml574stg.html

[BrownMetallic]

All these talk about re-soling prodded me to snap a couple of shots of my commandos.

Reason why I don't think much about [it] ... Trickers Matrons= 5yrs; Vibergs= 2yrs & unworn [from the NYC sample sale] :: Maltons need a re-heel & Loden Green boots re-heeled last week__ both commando sole stitches holding out valiantly ... not even a single stitch breakage

RedBrick Dainite on Trickers Allan @1yr= approx no more than 3mos of wear__ stitches @sides & tips already wearing in.

Profile-wise: Commando vs Dainite__ similar, side by side, cuz the commando raised grips are indented from sole edge.

Edited July 8, 2015 by BrownMetallic

[Geeman]

Commando soles are great, my winter boots have them and can'tfault them.

[BigBandzMisha]

Definitely look like the 574 Stealth pack: http://www.sneakerhead.com/new-balance-574-men-classic-retro-ml574stg.html

thanks for the info.

[fre-co]

Commando soles are great, my winter boots have them and can'tfault them.

They are a pain in the ass on gravel though..

[BrownMetallic]

^Ain't much gravel to walk on here in NYC__ lots of concrete & cobblestone ... w/c are covered in snow in winter ðŸ˜

Edited July 8, 2015 by BrownMetallic

[Mr. Blue]

Love these Japanese made Real McCoy's PF Flyers. They feel much sturdier and better made than even my old American converse. The thick canvas and cotton laces are great and I really like how the toe slightly curves up. Tagged size 10 and fit about like a 10.5.

 

 

 

[erase]

Those look much closer to a Jack Purcell than a PF flyer.  Not meant as an insult, look good...i'm always looking for a canvas shoe that holds up to wear.  The cheap stuff always comes unglued at the ball.

[whozdrew?]

Those are so fucking nice. Where can I get my pair?

[Mr. Blue]

 

Those look much closer to a Jack Purcell than a PF flyer. 

Agreed, PF's usually look much boxier.

 

 

Those are so fucking nice. Where can I get my pair?

Superdenim

Edited July 9, 2015 by Mr. Blue

[Maynard Friedman]

^ or The Real McCoys shop in London (where I got my black hi-tops).

[Max Power]

I wish they made them in men's sizes :-(

[Broark]

Just ordered a pair of Yuketen sneaker mocs, will be sure to post impressions once I get them!

[Soks]

I'm considering a custom pair of wesco jobmasters. Does anyone have detailed information on the types of leather, most specifically the difference between their "black" leather and "black tie domain?"

[Geeman]

PM Megatron, he's probably the guy for wesco advice. No discredit meant to anyone else

[Soks]

Thanks man, will do

[fre-co]

Wesco Packers on jobmaster last. Had these about 6 months, still pretty tight and feel shorter than White's in the same size. Considered selling them but I do love them so....

You can see the gear change scuff on the left boot.

Shameless plug...

Selling my wesco packer/jobmasters

US9.5E

PM for more details...

Bargain price £200 plus shipping

[Max Power]

White's Oxfords, about two months wear

[Broark]

I really like those White's oxfords Max, making me think about getting a pair. They look like great summer shoes.

Maybe Nick's or White's.

[Max Power]

They're indeed perfect for summer and I might get another pair next year. Most comfortable boots/shoes I own.

[garden gnomes in space]

did the heel slip resolve itself?  I see an insole, did that help?  Also, not sure why I never looked into leather laces for mine, they look great with them.  

[Max Power]

The heel slip went away after a few days, no problem at all. I used the inlays as the inner leather lining began to roll up when I slipped out of the shoes, same problem I had with my Vibergs. And yes, I think the laces match pretty perfect.

Edited July 11, 2015 by Max Power

[bradl]

Man those are amazing Max. Always like having a rough out pair of sneakers, but those kill my rough out gazelles by a long shot. I remember you saying you got these through Bakers, was it a ready made pair or custom?