Shoes that look better with age...

[RawAsDenim]

Decided to try out some Thursday boots..  always wanted Iron Rangers from RW but they don’t make them in anything other than normal width so decided to try out a cheaper alternative and go up a half size to see if I like the style. So far they fit well, I’m normally a 10.5 EE but I got a Regular sz11 in these bad boys.

[mpukas]

21 minutes ago, RawAsDenim said:

..  always wanted Iron Rangers from RW but they don’t make them in anything other than normal width...

RW does make some Iron Ranger models in EE width - https://www.redwingheritage.com/mens-leather-boots-shoes/6-inch-boots/iron-ranger-08085.html?cgid=mens-6-inch-boots 

[RawAsDenim]

1 minute ago, mpukas said:

RW does make some Iron Ranger models in EE width - https://www.redwingheritage.com/mens-leather-boots-shoes/6-inch-boots/iron-ranger-08085.html?cgid=mens-6-inch-boots 

Oops sorry I meant to say “I’ve always wanted Black* Iron Rangers” my bad but good to know that I can look for the brown ones on sale now 

[tod]

4 minutes ago, RawAsDenim said:

Oops sorry I meant to say “I’ve always wanted Black* Iron Rangers” my bad but good to know that I can look for the brown ones on sale now 

They make black in EE now too, on the Res Wing site. Though their EE is not in fact very wide.

[RawAsDenim]

5 minutes ago, tod said:

They make black in EE now too, on the Res Wing site. Though their EE is not in fact very wide.

Really when I checked it still doesn’t allow me to choose EE on the black pair?

[tod]

1 hour ago, RawAsDenim said:

Really when I checked it still doesn’t allow me to choose EE on the black pair?

Hmm, I had in my house a pair in 9,5 EE a few weeks ago and returned them. Perhaps just out of stock now...

[mpukas]

If the EE option is greyed out, the size is out of stock. If the EE option doesn't show for a color, that width is not offered in that color. It appears black is offered in EE width, but out of stock in most sizes. Sometimes you can find EE widths in some colors on Amazon. 

[RawAsDenim]

9 minutes ago, tod said:

Hmm, I had in my house a pair in 9,5 EE a few weeks ago and returned them. Perhaps just out of stock now...

Hmm will have to keep my eyes open then 

[oomslokop]

17 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Hej Ooms...the UK9 arrived and are too big. Slightly too big. A little bit of heel slip and a loose feel. But I already wore my thicker socks. Gonna try the UK 8.5 and if those don't fit it's not meant to be

damn, was afraid this might be the case but didn't want to dampen your enthusiasm. from all these years of comparing sizing i'm pretty sure we have the same size feet. still kicking myself for missing out on your moto pecos. :'''(

[conqueror]

how noticeable is the difference in D and EE widths in rw moc toes?  i have the 8138s in 11D but think a EE would be more comfortable. however, i live in australia so getting a pair in EE width shipped here is almost impossible. the alternative is obviously getting 11.5D, but width is the main issue.

[mlwdp]

Tempo Design in SF is now carrying Rolling Dub Trio in the US.

 

[Broark]

Happy to see more RDT stockists in the US, but no bigger sizes bums me out. 

[mlwdp]

3 hours ago, Broark said:

Happy to see more RDT stockists in the US, but no bigger sizes bums me out. 

Weren’t you just in SF too?  They even stock Jelado and Trophy denim.  I don’t think the store has been even open for a year yet but they’re already carrying some good brands already.

[Broark]

Yeah I was just there, didn’t have a ton of time to check out many stores aside from SE and S&S. Next time!

[Aries]

I visited the RDT ship last week since I was staying in a hotel round the corner.

 the owner was lovely and very helpful, and the construction quality of their Engineer Boots is amazing; the buckles are incredible.

[tod]

^^ With regard to the RDT Coupen boots, I have to admit that I have been slightly disappointed in the build quality of my pair.  The stitching on the vamp began to come apart fairly quickly (say a year or so of wear), and now the glued in heel pad inside one of the boots has some undone.  The latter is a small thing and probably easy to re-glue, though I have not done it yet. But the former is a bit more serious. Anyway, I still like them, and love the way they look; but I've sort filed them under "high end disappointments."

[julian-wolf]

Around eight or nine months in on the Lofgren M43, really liking them so far

[Broark]

Nice, I’ve been thinking about getting a pair of those to replace my Viberg boondockers next year. Or just resole them, not sure yet.

[SuperJackle]

@julian-wolf have you found the true Munson last to be pretty roomy? I’ve had my eye on those for awhile due to the Munson but haven’t ponied up because of the steepish price. 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

4 hours ago, Broark said:

Nice, I’ve been thinking about getting a pair of those to replace my Viberg boondockers next year. Or just resole them, not sure yet.

Isn't it the whole point of Goodyear welter boots to be able to resole them and not needing to buy a new pair every time the sole is worn out?

[shredwin_206]

Wish Lofgren worked for me. The last is too roomy for my narrow feet

[Broark]

6 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Isn't it the whole point of Goodyear welter boots to be able to resole them and not needing to buy a new pair every time the sole is worn out?

Rereading my comment makes me realize how silly it sounded. 
Of course, the profile on the M-43's is a bit different too. Plus the upper on the Boondockers has gotten a bit ratty looking over the last 4 years. Need to try my hand at deep cleaning them.
And the Viberg's are stitchdown construction, I'm not sure if anyone has the capability to resole stitchdown locally.

Edited December 9, 2019 by Broark

[mpukas]

@Broark - talk to Kyle at Baker's. They can work with stitchdown. Their in-house repair service does good work, at least in my experience. Look up @leather_sniffer on IG. Not sure of their relationship, but he may do <some of> Baker's work. 

[MJF9]

@julian-wolf boots looking great!  Those soles look super durable too.  They look the same as on my Lofgren combats so pleased to see that.  

[tod]

^^ Two things about resoling;  1. It's usually not cheap. I think Baker's is $170, plus shipping each way, so probably well over $200 total.  So, it's not a bad time to think about getting a new pair of boots if you have any other reasons for doing so.  2. Resoled boots do not always come back the way you want them to!  (I know from experience.)

[givemefive]

On 12/8/2019 at 11:27 PM, ecsong187 said:

Wish Lofgren worked for me. The last is too roomy for my narrow feet

What does work for you?  I'm an 11b in Alden Barrie

[Aries]

10 hours ago, givemefive said:

What does work for you?  I'm an 11b in Alden Barrie

Lofgren will definitely be too wide. I can do an 11D or 12C in Barrie and comparable Lofgren sizes are much wider. The Wescos motor patrol last (1339 from memory?) is very good for narrow feet, so is the Viberg 2030, or the Real McCoys lineup.

[givemefive]

3 hours ago, Aries said:

Lofgren will definitely be too wide. I can do an 11D or 12C in Barrie and comparable Lofgren sizes are much wider. The Wescos motor patrol last (1339 from memory?) is very good for narrow feet, so is the Viberg 2030, or the Real McCoys lineup.

Yeah I actually just ordered a wesco motor patrol last boot in 10.5D a few days ago.

https://www.wescoboots.com/builder/StockBoot.aspx?id=Mister_Lou

 

Has a narrower shaft and tighter heelcup too.  Hope they work!

[shredwin_206]

I only wear whites these days. They fit great in an 8D.  

[Rob060]

White's