Shoes that look better with age...

[propellerbeanie]

I've recently been into brands such as John Lofgren, Moto, and Alden, but these Red Wings caught my eye. They're the 1930s Sport Oxford, and they're probably the most attractive shoe I've seen from them in a while. The black version is the 8070, and the brown is the 8071.

I may need to cop.

[mrman]

Off topic: how do you embed an ig post like the one above here?

[Broark]

@mrman just copy the Instagram link and sufu takes care of the embedding.

[fre-co]

On 28/02/2018 at 12:26 PM, Iron Horse said:

These look to be made by Attractions; they also make the Arrow engineer for Trophy.

I stumbled across the Trophy store - very close to Black Sign. Their lace up tanker boots also look great.

[mlwdp]

3 hours ago, fre-co said:

I stumbled across the Trophy store - very close to Black Sign. Their lace up tanker boots also look great.

The one on Tokyo?  I'm trying to make a trek out there and that's one of the places I plan on going to!

[fre-co]

Yes about a 5 minute walk from ebisu station. Toys McCoy’s, warehouse, studio d’artisan are all nearby too. 

[Geeman]

I've never come across the TMC store, can you share the location?

[fre-co]

Googlemaps:

Japan, 〒150-0011 Tōkyō-to, Shibuya-ku, Higashi, 3 Chome−21−2−1F 永野ビル

It's between the yamanote line track and the river - north from Ebisu station.

[fre-co]

Attractions lot.268 horsebutt engineers at 2 years. Love this teacore Shinki horsehide and brass buckles combined with the perfect engineer profile. 

[mlwdp]

Wesco has been teasing on their Instagram lately about their 100th anniversary collection coming up and Dr. Sole has a official collab with White's Boots coming up as well.  

[Broark]

Great looking engineers @fre-co, I've wanted some Attractions boots for some time now but I think my feet might be too big. 

[mlwdp]

@fre-coWhat is the sizing like on Attractions engineers anyway?  Haven't really found any solid info.

Edited March 4, 2018 by mlwdp

[fre-co]

10 minutes ago, mlwdp said:

@fre-coWhat is the sizing like on Attractions engineers anyway?  Haven't really found any solid info.

From my experience, lengthwise probably similar to whites, Wesco or redwing. 

[spacecadet]

1 hour ago, mlwdp said:

Wesco has been teasing on their Instagram lately about their 100th anniversary collection coming up and Dr. Sole has a official collab with White's Boots coming up as well.  

I’ve been waiting on details about Wesco’s 100th anniversary makeups for a while now. Anyone have any info about the special makeups they will be offering? I was trying to wait on those makeups for my first pair of Wescos but my impatience caused me to buy a stock pair of Jobmasters already.

 

Edited March 4, 2018 by spacecadet
edited to add more detail and pic.

[Rob060]

wonder what kind of sole they'll use on the whites. maybe something raw cord?

 

[mlwdp]

On 3/7/2018 at 4:00 AM, Rob060 said:

wonder what kind of sole they'll use on the whites. maybe something raw cord?

 

They're going to be using the #1122 Dr Sole Raw Cord Full sole.

[mlwdp]

On 3/4/2018 at 1:17 PM, spacecadet said:

I’ve been waiting on details about Wesco’s 100th anniversary makeups for a while now. Anyone have any info about the special makeups they will be offering? I was trying to wait on those makeups for my first pair of Wescos but my impatience caused me to buy a stock pair of Jobmasters already.

 

They came up with a Jobmaster last year in horsehide. 

https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/topjimmy/item/wes_100th_jm/

[i_denim]

Does anybody think that “Clark’s” is a good brand of shoes around here?

[Geeman]

It's not up there in terms of construction like some heritage brand but as a brand and style wise I love them, in fairness the price doesn't break the bank either.

I'm an old English guy and old  rude boy so clarks are in my DNA now!

Wallabees and Desert Treks have permanent slots in my wardrobe.

It's a shame that most originals are no longer made in the UK.

I've also wore Padmore and barnes but their QC is appalling.

[MJF9]

Inhale, exhale just got some f*cking great looking boots in the mail! The DHL kept me waiting all day but it was worth it. Just hope they fit properly after all the hullabaloo! Quick indications are they're comfortable in the toe box and heel, quite tight across the width. Will give them a proper try out later though.

[volvo240thebest]

Please boot experts educate me, there is any difference between a woodsman heel and a cuban heel?
I'm toying with the idea of ordering a new lace to toe boot from one of the Indonesian boot makers (Winson) and want to make sure I use the correct terminology. 

That's their lace to toe design.

I'm asking to see if they can slightly modify the last for me (I want MORE space in the toe, need to curl my toes and want a higher, bulkier toe box).
A previous experience with another Indonesian boot maker (Santalum) has not been satisfying (farcical communication and payment via Western Union, weird last with no space in the toe, although the boots fit well length and width wise), so I am a bit wary on this, although Winson is supposedly MUCH better and they provide good communication. 

I may just cave and get a pair of Jobmasters, although between higher price and customs the Wesco would end to cost a fortune...

This is what I'd really like, rough out leather and a generous toe area for my hobbit feet.

 

[FreeCharlesManson]

woodsman

Cuban

woodsman heel is more curved 

 

[mpukas]

It seems to me that Woodsman heel and Cuban heel have been used relatively interchangeably without folks really knowing the difference, or aware that there is a difference. I've mostly seen Cuban heel referred to re: White's boots years ago on StyleForum (I'm not saying anything more...), when it should have been referred to as Woodsman Heel. It also seems to me that Role Club's success on social media has partially led to the popularity of the proper use of the term for Woodsman heel. 

[mpukas]

@volvo240thebest you may want to talk to Kyle at Baker Shoe about ordering a custom pair from one of the PNW boot makers. Baker Shoe/Drew's Boots are the biggest retailer of White's in particular, and they can help you to get them build exactly what you want, at the best price. I've got a custom Wesco build in mind, but custom Wesco get spendy very quickly... 

[mlwdp]

My own woodsman heel.

[Dr Feelgood]

Gotz my new line up from Sagara...

Cordmaster boots in natural vegtan..double midsole n norwegian stormwelted.

[Iron Horse]

Recent shots of my M-43s:

[MJF9]

Deleted as posting in wrong thread!

Edited March 24, 2018 by MJF9
Wrong thread!

[spacecadet]

@MJF9, how did the boondockers end up fitting? How did you size the 2045 last? I’m curious since I have a bunch of Vibergs across many of their lasts and can speak to some of their subtle and not so subtle differences in fit. I’ve also been burned by sizing advice in the past, even directly from the source.

[MJF9]

@spacecadet thanks - your message prompted me to do a lap of the block in them just now as I hadn't had chance to wear them. I gave them a blast of Nano Protector this morning to hopefully help them age gracefully given the challenges of the British climate. These boots look great with some wear - I'm just hoping it'll be reasonably even.

You're right - these are the 2045 last. I much prefer the shape of this last in this style. I spoke to Viberg directly, told them I had a pair of Oxfords in the 1035 that fit fine and they recommended the same size in the 2045.

Compared to the Oxfords, the Boondockers have more room in the toe box and I really like the extra space. Across the middle they're both slim - the Oxfords are at the comfort limit of snugness after 4 or 5 years of periodic wear; the Boondockers seem to have slightly more space (even with a thick sock) and so I'm pretty sure they'll be good with wear. The heal is definitely more fitted on the Boondocker and will need some breaking in but I'm sure it'll be fine and it does hold the foot well.

Overall I'm good with the initial fit. I have it on good authority that these wear in really well so hopefully they'll see some miles this spring and summer.  Does this match what you'd expect given your experiences with Viberg?