Shoes that look better with age...

[edmond]

On 11/2/2017 at 3:34 AM, Fooleo said:

After having much difficulty sizing and breaking in Red Wings and similar brands, figured it was worth stepping up to go custom fit...

Russell Moccasin Sporting Clays chukka in tan Laramie suede (added one extra set of eyelet rather than typical 3) 

Hathorn (White's) Rainer Oxford, with red dog smooth/rough out

The Russell's are a 9AA and the Whites are a 9C on the northwest last, which is the most perfect fitting shoe I've ever owned. Don't believe this model has the same arch-ease as most other whites, but is still damn comfortable as my primary work shoe, 5-6 days a week. 

The Russells are just on the cusp of feeling too narrow, but I suppose I couldn't also just not be as used to having a shoe feel properly snug in the right places

 

 

 

 

How to order from russel?

[ElTadashi]

Wesco X Ship John Trigger Boots.  They are closing in on one year.

 

Wesco Boss 7400. These just came in the mail today.

[fix_me]

My first pair of “real” boots. Six years old today. 

[edmond]

Real mccoy n1 suede boots or the monkey boots?

[Iron Horse]

Monkeys will probably suit you better.

[Broark]

Got a pair of Red Wing 9874's headed my way thanks to S&S. 

[mlwdp]

I have a love and hate relationship with mine.  I barely wear mine to the point I break them out for work only.  Maybe I should break mine out during a waywt post.

[Broark]

I’m intrigued by the leather, and I need a causal black boot in my lineup. I’ve also never owned a pair of Red Wings before so it’s new to me. 

[Iron Horse]

The Black Klondike is probably the best leather in RW's lineup; if I was in the market I'd be tempted by the 9874s or the Hunstman (the former probably better for being on your feet or all-day walking though). 

[not too tight]

I have the 9874s and the 9875s and the Black Klondikes definitely broke in a lot easier. Both leathers are a step above the regular heritage line except for maybe the Mule Skinner leather, that one is their nicest heritage leather imho. 

[mrsmiff]

On 11/7/2017 at 6:44 PM, Broark said:

Got a pair of Red Wing 9874's headed my way thanks to S&S. 

Those are probably my favorite RWH release of the last 3 years, to be honest. I've been begging them to make me a pair in EE.

 

[mrsmiff]

The almighty John Lofgren has brought us a new boot, the Combat. We're stocking (and taking pre-orders on) the Timber CXL version, shown below after 3 months of daily wear.

 

[Broark]

Just got my 9784s in, the leather is pretty stiff right out of the box.
I went with a size 12, half a size up from my Viberg 2045 and Alden Trubalance sizing. This was definitely a good choice as my feet are a bit wider.
The sole is going to take some getting used to, it's pretty bright compared to the rest of the boot. But I'm sure after wearing them for a couple weeks it'll tone down.
Pretty comfortable though, I don't think the break in period will be very rough. Thanks again to Neil for all the help!

[Cucoo]

I'm alternating between Mister Freedom Trooper Boots and Red Wing Beckman in chestnut these days, both haven't been treated yet besides wiping off dust and dirt after use. Few months of wear on the Trooper and a few weeks on the Beckman. It's funny how the left boot shows more creasing on both pairs, perks of manual transmission?

[mlwdp]

Some Viberg, RW, and Yuketen is on sale right now at Mr Porters.

[mlwdp]

White's Boots is re-releasing Max Schaaf's 4Q Chukka again on the 3rd.  They've been popping up on a few JP sites like Klamp Kayo.  Whites Japan has a cool little video on their Instagram of Max in action.

 

Edited November 25, 2017 by mlwdp

[Cucoo]

A chukka I actually like - probably because it doesn't really look like one at all ^^

[edmond]

Why would max wear a fucking chukka

[edmond]

Link on the sale boy

[dudewuttheheck]

Got some sexy new Wesco engineers from Standard and Strange

The leather is epic and the brown rubber sole is something that other brands need to use more.

Review is on my blog if anyone is interested.

[Broark]

Those engineers are great, is that a collaboration that S&S are releasing soon or just a custom makeup for you?
I'm interested in a pair, if I land this new job I'm interviewing with I might have to treat myself.
Assuming I can wear engineers at said job...if not it's a deal breaker. 

[dudewuttheheck]

1 minute ago, Broark said:

Those engineers are great, is that a collaboration that S&S are releasing soon or just a custom makeup for you?
I'm interested in a pair, if I land this new job I'm interviewing with I might have to treat myself.
Assuming I can wear engineers at said job...if not it's a deal breaker. 

This is the upcoming Standard and Strange collab! As soon as I saw the olive leather and brown vibram soles, I had to have them! 

Depending on the situation, I wear engineers to work myself. Keep in mind that most men in offices wear truly wretched looking shoes that pass for dress shoes, so engineers look like bad ass dress shoes in comparison, unless you're a lawyer. You probably can't wear them in a law office  

[Broark]

Oh interesting, I didn't realize that they were the olive waxed.
I saw the photos on Instagram of the worn pair and I don't know if I'm quite sold on the bright green undertones on the high wear areas, I thought they were just a brown or black waxed flesh. Still very nice boots, great profile. I think I'll get a pair of Wesco engineers for my next pair, solid construction and great price point. 
And I know what you mean, a lot of dress shoes I've seen in offices are terrible! I'm wearing my Alden shell cordovan cap toe boots tomorrow, but I'm not quite sure what the dress code is like. I'm hoping that since the office is based here in Austin it'll be a more relaxed environment.

[dudewuttheheck]

2 minutes ago, Broark said:

Oh interesting, I didn't realize that they were the olive waxed.
I saw the photos on Instagram of the worn pair and I don't know if I'm quite sold on the bright green undertones on the high wear areas, I thought they were just a brown or black waxed flesh. Still very nice boots, great profile. I think I'll get a pair of Wesco engineers for my next pair, solid construction and great price point. 
And I know what you mean, a lot of dress shoes I've seen in offices are terrible! I'm wearing my Alden shell cordovan cap toe boots tomorrow, but I'm not quite sure what the dress code is like. I'm hoping that since the office is based here in Austin it'll be a more relaxed environment.

If cowboy boots are ok, then engineers are fine! 

I love the avocado undertones, but you could easily just polish it with brown or black polish and be totally fine.

[mlwdp]

Kyle at Bakers originally tried to persuade me into doing the Wesco engineers when the Whites Nomads didn't pan out due to White's not having a last for my size.   But I don't feel too bad about turning it down for my current SJs.

Honestly, Wesco's choices got too confusing (and expensive) and I gave up on it. It wasn't as simple as doing the Nomads IMO.

I still need a engineer boot though, and following Wesco Japan on Instagram is making matters worse.

[dudewuttheheck]

15 minutes ago, mlwdp said:

Kyle at Bakers originally tried to persuade me into doing the Wesco engineers when the Whites Nomads didn't pan out due to White's not having a last for my size.   But I don't feel too bad about turning it down for my current SJs.

Honestly, Wesco's choices got too confusing (and expensive) and I gave up on it. It wasn't as simple as doing the Nomads IMO.

I still need a engineer boot though, and following Wesco Japan on Instagram is making matters worse.

That's why I just went for the makeup that someone else did with these. They aren't custom, they're just a future release.

With Wesco, it seems like you get better details and leather out of it that way anyway. The custom route doesn't give you the best leather options IMO.

[ElTadashi]

For the wesco engeneers, if the size works and you don't want to go through the custom options I highly recommend looking at the Boss 7400's. It is a model that they keep in stock. The build is is the one they did for the Narrow boss for Wesco Japan but, just their black domain leather and no HH. Dude's Wesco's do look like they have most of the hallmarks of the 7400 build.(MP Toe, 30's? style stitching) 

I have a pair on 7400's that I did have to custom order as I have superwide feet using their wider MP toe last after getting the OK from Wesco. I do agree some builds done for shops do have nicer options than a direct custom order. 

[propellerbeanie]

On 26/11/2017 at 3:31 AM, mlwdp said:

White's Boots is re-releasing Max Schaaf's 4Q Chukka again on the 3rd.  They've been popping up on a few JP sites like Klamp Kayo.  Whites Japan has a cool little video on their Instagram of Max in action.

 

Those look nice, but I'm not feeling the "4Q" on the side...

[edmond]

Sexy mofos

[mlwdp]

Wesco is releasing a new stock boot in the future