Shoes that look better with age...

[mlwdp]

My Horsehide Wesco Boss boots come in on next Wednesday!

[aiiy]

Guys can you explain how can this happen ?

 

[bartlebyyphonics]

no real evo, just sharing some russell moc seaside action...

and then moving from suede on to roughout enjoyment: some new rw pecos to mash down... [details of 'will look better with age in three years' and bad fit pix with super wide hem... quite impressed by them tbh... thuggish build, slim contours and comfy fit]

and then memory lane: first contact with such hairy things, grenson shoes from mid 2000s: nubuck treated to a lot of dubbin over the years... still contrasty in many places... 

Edited July 30, 2019 by bartlebyyphonics

[mlwdp]

My Horsehide Wesco Boss is here!!

 

A couple things:

I did not know I could get triple stitching.

i annoyed the hell out of Wesco regarding sizing etc lol.

The roller Buckles are from Ironheart.  They are brass.  I originally wanted pure silver buckles like the Studio WokinixBlack Bear Brand Boss but Studio Wokini wasn’t willing to make them for me.

The sole I provided is a mini Vibram half sole.  I wanted flexibility but also grip, something that the traditional half sole doesn’t offer.

Next Boss boot will be in Black rough out, 9 inch,double midsole, with black raptor sole.  I want the same one that Ken Igari from Langlitz Japan has.  The rough out Boss will be strictly for riding ONLY.  If I don’t do a Boss boot, it will be another White's Smokejumper boot, single midsole, Vibram 100.  I haven’t decided on the type of black leather, but I’m looking at a 8-10inch, used for riding and hiking.  I can’t hike in the Boss so that will be taken into consideration.

These are MP toe.  Not a Boss toe.  These are a 10 inch.

I wanted the 100th anniversary Wesco Boss Horsehide boots that were only available in Japan on a special last.  I didn’t want to pay $1,000+,so these are as close as I can get.

I’m looking forward to the brown coming out of the black Horsehide.

Black Horsehide Wesco Boss

Edited July 31, 2019 by mlwdp

[mlwdp]

On feet pics

[mlwdp]

Last one, just the collection minus the oxfords I wear often as this is a boot post.   This is a prettt well rounded collection ranging from the simple to ridiculous to the downright beautiful.

clockwise from top

Unmarked Workman

Danner light JP 

Wesco Boss

Red Wing(these were my first intro into nice boots, about a little over ten years old, bought back in college when at the time I thought this was the “big brand” to buy from.  Boy, have I come from a long way from this mentality!

White’s Smokejumper (probably will get resoled from triple to single). Can’t have a triple midsole forever due to me getting older.

As I mentioned before, I’m not done yet, as I may add either another White’s or Wesco next year.  I’ll talk to Chris about whether the double midsole on the Boss that Ken Igari has will be tolerable for my feet as I already have experience with White’s version of the sole.

 

[SuperJackle]

Does anyone know if there are any makers other than Russell Moc that do a true Munson last? I know S&S carry a Lofgren model and viberg has before also, however both are out of my price range. I have some OSB on the elston last which is close to what I want, but not perfect. 

[Broark]

Is this the ugliest creation Viberg has concocted yet? I think so...but they can be all yours for a cool 470 bucks!

[mlwdp]

Looks like they copied Visvim.

[Iron Horse]

[mpukas]

On 8/4/2019 at 11:02 PM, SuperJackle said:

Does anyone know if there are any makers other than Russell Moc that do a true Munson last? I know S&S carry a Lofgren model and viberg has before also, however both are out of my price range. I have some OSB on the elston last which is close to what I want, but not perfect. 

Corcoran makes military and law enforcement boots on a munson last. I've handled a pair, and they're not great quality. They make some boots for WWII Impressions that are a bit higher quality. 

https://www.wwiiimpressions.com/collections/footwear-army/products/698?variant=41748499085 

I've searched for literally years now trying to find boots made on the munson last, and there's not much out there. A few years ago red Wing did a special run of Iron Rangers dubbed the Munson Ranger, and was available only in certain European countries and Japan. 

[SuperJackle]

On 8/7/2019 at 6:35 PM, mpukas said:

Corcoran makes military and law enforcement boots on a munson last. I've handled a pair, and they're not great quality. They make some boots for WWII Impressions that are a bit higher quality. 

https://www.wwiiimpressions.com/collections/footwear-army/products/698?variant=41748499085 

I've searched for literally years now trying to find boots made on the munson last, and there's not much out there. A few years ago red Wing did a special run of Iron Rangers dubbed the Munson Ranger, and was available only in certain European countries and Japan. 

Thanks MP. I’ve seen the Munson ranger and would have gone that route, had I not been several years too late. Oh well, we shall continue the search I guess. 

[MJF9]

The Viberg boondocker on the 2045 (Munson or near as it gets) is definitely a comfortable boot

[Rob060]

3.5 years on these.

[diggers]

 

 

[MJF9]

Lofgren Combat Boots in olive chromexcel from Horween

Great service from Jamie at East West Apparel

Looking forward to breaking these in

 

 

 

[Aries]

Last pics of my RMC Bucos and Clinch engineers as I’ve just sold both.

Edited August 18, 2019 by Aries

[mlwdp]

1 minute ago, Aries said:

Last pics of my RMC Bucos and Clinch engineers as I’ve just sold both.

 

Can't see the pic but why did you sell them?

[Aries]

9 hours ago, mlwdp said:

Can't see the pic but why did you sell them?

The pics not showing? Strange, they’re there on my screen.

Bucos are just half a size too small; I’ve got some wescos incoming that are a perfect fit, knew the buco fit would just irritate me from then on.

The Clinch fit well but I’m having foot pains (planar fasciitis) and they’re such heavy boots they exacerbate the swelling. 

Shame to see both go, phenomenal boots, but needs must!

[mrman]

 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Anyone has any tips on how to clean rough out leather that has previously been dubbed?
Same method as normal rough out leather and then simply dubbing them again?

[bartlebyyphonics]

nothing conclusive but... been experimenting on this with rough out recently - matting down a little with mink oil and then trying out using both a rubber combo-style brush and a more aggressive brass only brush - the rubber aspect of the combined brush seemed best as reviving but not thrashing the more matted parts of the oiled nap (esp. on toe areas) ...

rw video on it here

Edited August 20, 2019 by bartlebyyphonics

[mlwdp]

White’s

[edmond]

What kind of whites are those man?

[edmond]

On 8/1/2019 at 4:20 AM, mlwdp said:

My Horsehide Wesco Boss is here!!

 

A couple things:

I did not know I could get triple stitching.

i annoyed the hell out of Wesco regarding sizing etc lol.

The roller Buckles are from Ironheart.  They are brass.  I originally wanted pure silver buckles like the Studio WokinixBlack Bear Brand Boss but Studio Wokini wasn’t willing to make them for me.

The sole I provided is a mini Vibram half sole.  I wanted flexibility but also grip, something that the traditional half sole doesn’t offer.

Next Boss boot will be in Black rough out, 9 inch,double midsole, with black raptor sole.  I want the same one that Ken Igari from Langlitz Japan has.  The rough out Boss will be strictly for riding ONLY.  If I don’t do a Boss boot, it will be another White's Smokejumper boot, single midsole, Vibram 100.  I haven’t decided on the type of black leather, but I’m looking at a 8-10inch, used for riding and hiking.  I can’t hike in the Boss so that will be taken into consideration.

These are MP toe.  Not a Boss toe.  These are a 10 inch.

I wanted the 100th anniversary Wesco Boss Horsehide boots that were only available in Japan on a special last.  I didn’t want to pay $1,000+,so these are as close as I can get.

I’m looking forward to the brown coming out of the black Horsehide.

Black Horsehide Wesco Boss

How much did those come out to?9

[mlwdp]

@edmondThey are my bullhide smokejumpers.  The Wesco Boss came out to 820 with the buckle and soles thrown in.

[vgadjo]

Resole on Vibergs. 

I asked for commando soles for better grip and longer longevity.

[mlwdp]

@ecsong187I am sooo tempted to get these next year in this exact makeup. I need a brown pair of boots besides my Danners. If I can handle the evil triple midsoles I have, I know I can handle these!

https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/cloudshoe/item/whites-375v-brcx/

[olmecasteve]

Role Club Underdogs 

about 1 year of wear on these 

[eeejayaich]

@olmecasteve, I ordered a pair of these that are due for delivery at the beginning of October. Seeing your pair reminds how excited I am to get them!