Shoes that look better with age...

[mlwdp]

I think I made the right decision with going with the MP toe versus the Boss toe on my Wesco.  The sleekness works well with the half sole, with a look similar to some of the other Japanese engineer brands like Attractions IMO.  I originally was going to do the Boss but it just looks to bulbous with pairing it with a half sole.  I can walk with ease with my half soles as they’re flexible.  If I were to do the Boss toe, then I wouldn’t have done that type of sole and instead would half opted for Vibram 430.  

[mlwdp]

Just playing around, mimicking the Lynch Silversmith collab with black pebble/black roughout and the 100th anniversary edition with black Horsehide. This is as close as I can make it.

 

 

Edited September 11, 2019 by mlwdp

[Broark]

The wait for my Lofgren Devil's Causeway boots is almost over!
Some leather production issues kept causing delays at Shinki, with the leather being so unique they were getting too many big variances from hide to hide or something along those lines.
Mari from S&S just sent me an email yesterday saying that the first batch of boots is complete and my pair happens to be in that batch. 

[mlwdp]

Waits for Ed to say “you should’ve got Wesco!”.

 

Don't worry, it’s coming.

Edit:  Just saw the Lofgren price, too much for me lol.  I’m already debating between another Wesco or go all out for the Whites Smokejumper again.

Edited September 14, 2019 by mlwdp

[Broark]

I’m already prepared for that comment.  I understand the price being high, but given the fact that I’ve already paid half back in January, I’ve had plenty of time to save up for the other half.

[mlwdp]

8 minutes ago, Broark said:

I’m already prepared for that comment.  I understand the price being high, but given the fact that I’ve already paid half back in January, I’ve had plenty of time to save up for the other half.

Just to play devils advocate, I believe Shinki supplied the Horsehide for the 100th Anniversary Wesco Boss and Jobmaster.  They are only available in Japan through Wesco Japan.

 

The Wesco Boss price is over $2,000. Yikes.

https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/threewoodjapan/item/wesco-bs85/

You could get two Lofgrens for that price!

 

[Broark]

Wow, those are expensive!

[mlwdp]

3 minutes ago, Broark said:

Wow, those are expensive!

I take that back as I looked at the price again for the Boss.  You could get two Lofgrens and another pair of denim for that price.

Edited September 14, 2019 by mlwdp

[edmond]

shouldve gone with wesco man jeez

[Broark]

Love you too Ed. 

[mlwdp]

This lucky rich bastard here has the Horsehide  

https://www.virginharley.com/feat/cobaxboss/

 

[Broark]

Nice collection, I kinda dig those Romeo's.

[mlwdp]

58 minutes ago, Broark said:

Nice collection, I kinda dig those Romeo's.

You can get them in Horsehide.

[Broark]

I think they'd be a nice easy on/off option for the summer.
Not too expensive either.

[itschrisb]

I have a pair of Chippewa Oxfords 9.5ee black leather. Worn a few times. $60 + shipping to anyone who would like them.

[mlwdp]

Standard and Strange is going to now carry Clinch.

[knucks]

I’ve got these en route..excited..haven’t worn boots in a while

 

hope they fit..and fit under my left field atlas jeans

Edited September 20, 2019 by knucks

[knucks]

1 hour ago, mlwdp said:

Standard and Strange is going to now carry Clinch.

I didn’t need to know this 

[knucks]

On 9/15/2019 at 12:22 PM, mlwdp said:

You can get them in Horsehide.

I’ve been interested in a pair of Romeos as well. What’s the sizing like? 

[Broark]

Bringing in Clinch before I even get my Devil's Causeway boots. 

[mlwdp]

@Broark @knucksYep 

[Broark]

I honestly think they’ll be too rich for my blood, the Lofgren’s are about as expensive as l go for a pair of boots at this point.

[mlwdp]

1 minute ago, Broark said:

I honestly think they’ll be too rich for my blood, the Lofgren’s are about as expensive as l go for a pair of boots at this point.

 

[knucks]

what are the cinch going to run? $1k?

[Broark]

I think they said almost 2k. 

[knucks]

yikes

[knucks]

Looks like they are live..

 

https://standardandstrange.com/collections/footwear/products/engineer-boots-black-overdyed-horsebutt-cn-wide-last

[shredwin_206]

4 hours ago, knucks said:

I’ve got these en route..excited..haven’t worn boots in a while

 

hope they fit..and fit under my left field atlas jeans

They will but they have a large opening at the top. So you’ll see the outline of them under your jeans. 

[knucks]

2 minutes ago, ecsong187 said:

They will but they have a large opening at the top. So you’ll see the outline of them under your jeans. 

Hopefully manageable! I haven't seen many photos of them..if it looks similar to this, i dont mind

 

Edited September 20, 2019 by knucks

[knucks]

I'm going to obsess over this until they come.