Shoes that look better with age...

[Iron Horse]

4 hours ago, dudewuttheheck said:

Maybe not, but I think the heel is already a little lower than I would like in terms of balance of the design. 

Agreed, that's already a low heel. It probably wouldn't work out well to remove another lift from it.

[tod]

Appreciate the feedback.  (And apologies for the repetition for those who've seen these on another board.)  As far as the heel goes, I know lots of folks like their boot heels taller than me, but all I can say is I've worn a lot of boots over the past 35 years or so and discovered early on that 1" to 1.25" feel good to me and anything taller doesn't.  I feel like I'm walking downhill with taller heels.  Aesthetically, I am quite sure that they would not look bad to me -- my White's and Chippewas both have 1" heels and they look great -- assuming the work was not botched, which is why I was wondering about the feasibility of removing a lift.   Anyway, still undecided on keeping them or not...

[shredwin_206]

I’m eyeing the whites x 4Q69 boot. 
real nice build

[mhmrzky]

Viberg Service Boot in 2030 last

[Cold Summer]

Read my review of these engineer boots on my blog!

[tod]

Airport security..

 

[mlwdp]

Well, Black Bear’s collab with Wesco just came out.  This time, SHELL CORDOVAN!

https://blackbearbrand.com/black-bear-brand-factory-store/ceo-lace-up-boot-shell-cordovan-horse

https://blackbearbrand.com/black-bear-brand-factory-store/the-bosss-boss-boot-shell-cordovan-horse

[mlwdp]

 

[shredwin_206]

On 11/26/2019 at 12:33 PM, mlwdp said:

Well, Black Bear’s collab with Wesco just came out.  This time, SHELL CORDOVAN!

https://blackbearbrand.com/black-bear-brand-factory-store/ceo-lace-up-boot-shell-cordovan-horse

https://blackbearbrand.com/black-bear-brand-factory-store/the-bosss-boss-boot-shell-cordovan-horse

I really like BlackBear Brand. The boots look awesome. Also their denim chore coat but dang! Their stuff is expensive 

[Aries]

Yeah I picked up their melton wool black overshirt. It's stunning and the owner was really great to order from. That said it's mostly too hot for Australia so I never wear it...! Will sell it on at a hefty discount if any of you in the Northern hemisphere are looking for a hefty overshirt as you move into winter!

[unionmade]

Anyone rocking the Avignon from Paraboot? Been looking at them + chambord for awhile. Kind of digging the norwegian split toe on the avignon:)

[JDelage]

I have both (well, my Chambords are 15 yr old so they're relegated to garden work these days)... I like both. Design wise, the Chambord is a little bit more casual, but both models are more country than town.

[unionmade]

@JDelage  that´s a good lifespan. Did you resole them?  I tried on a pair of the Avignon today in Oslo. Love the stitching details and felt so comfy. Probably order up the tan version from the store next week:)

[JDelage]

I think so, but I'm not sure...

[DoitsuJin]

On 11/27/2019 at 5:33 AM, mlwdp said:

Well, Black Bear’s collab with Wesco just came out.  This time, SHELL CORDOVAN!

https://blackbearbrand.com/black-bear-brand-factory-store/ceo-lace-up-boot-shell-cordovan-horse

https://blackbearbrand.com/black-bear-brand-factory-store/the-bosss-boss-boot-shell-cordovan-horse

sweet jesus, these are awesome

[volvo240thebest]

Santa came a little earlier and delivered these to me. Game over! I will sell 90% of the shoes I have and just buy these in every shade of brown. The ultimate europeasant shoe.
They look great either with wide or slim jeans

 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Paraboot Michael?

[Thanks_M8]

^great shoes! Really into those as well lately.

Btw I'm looking too sell a few pairs of shoes, worn a little.

-Wesco John Henry lace2toe in olive burlap leather, IH-collab, worn about 30 times, US8 (https://www.ironheartamerica.com/extinct/ihtb-jhc.html)

- Rancourt moccassin boots with mudguard in black cxl leather. The sole came off, so I had a new one glued to it. US8

- Yuketen x Heschung Thuja in navy calf leather from france with naval printed canvas on the tongue, made in france,  worn about 50 times. UK7

Message me if interested, I'll try to get some pictures up

Edited December 3, 2019 by Thanks_M8

[volvo240thebest]

28 minutes ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Paraboot Michael?

Yes, indeed.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

@volvo240thebest Nice! I got a pair of Chambord coming in the next days. Gonna live that Hayashi-life

[Maynard Friedman]

I have a black pair of relatively unworn Michael, bought from the Paraboot shop in Savile Row about 20 years ago that have been sitting in a bin liner for about 15 years. I’ll have to dig them out and try them on again! 

[oomslokop]

1 hour ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

@volvo240thebest Nice! I got a pair of Chambord coming in the next days. Gonna live that Hayashi-life

did u get an 8.5 or a 9?

[volvo240thebest]

57 minutes ago, Maynard Friedman said:

I have a black pair of relatively unworn Michael, bought from the Paraboot shop in Savile Row about 20 years ago that have been sitting in a bin liner for about 15 years. I’ll have to dig them out and try them on again! 

give them a shot for sure!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

1 hour ago, oomslokop said:

did u get an 8.5 or a 9?

I got the 9 and I hope they will fit. The shop didn't offer half sizes so I had to go with the 9.
Will find out soon!

[unionmade]

Yes! all of us are going to be paraboot troopers

@beautiful_FrEaK I tried on a 12UK (PB use UK sizes).. I'm a 12 US in RW so will say paraboot UK sizing run about  half size bigger than a US size.. Waiting for the Avignon model to arrive. 

 

Great shoes @volvo240thebest

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I hate this shoe size converting stuff...always gives me a headache
I'm a US 9.5 in Red Wing and also in Converse Chucks. Usually also a EU 43 and this made me chose the Paraboot UK9

[volvo240thebest]

I went with my chucks size 44 and all went fine. They are generously sized. The break in started, these feckers are killing my heels haha.

[JDelage]

The Michaels are known for being extremely comfortable to people with wide feet, FWIW.

[JohnM]

15 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

@volvo240thebest Nice! I got a pair of Chambord coming in the next days. Gonna live that Hayashi-life

b_F, Heschung makes some great shoes with a similar style, along with the Crocus, which I love:

https://www.heschung.com/en/derby/2029-catalpa-coffee-anilcalf-ravel.html

https://www.heschung.com/en/derby/2021-crocus-black-anilcalf-ravel.html

 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Another, pricier option would be JM Weston 

https://www.jmweston.com/en/derby-golf-641-cuir-veau-finition-novocalf-marron-meleze