Shoes that look better with age...

[dudewuttheheck]

I got my Onderhoud boots in Maryam horsebutt leather. Given how awful the Indonesian leather on my brother's Sagaras was and what I've heard from other owners, I am glad that I went with this leather instead. The leather is not teacore, but they should age pretty nicely.

[hurhur]

21 hours ago, SLAB said:

how did you size both RDT and Brother bridge compared to Viberg 2030 or red Wings?

I do not own any Red Wings, so I cannot comment on those. 

However, I am a 7.5 in Viberg 2030. 8 in a Brother Bridge. RDT recommended me to go with an 8, however, I went with a 7.5 given how wide the forefoot is on the RDT Roots. Slightly snug on the top of the foot, but definitely ok length and width wise. 

Awesome Onderhoud boots^. Construction looks good!

[edmond]

Better than. lofgrens out there vibergs

[Broark]

I don't think I hate anything in the world as much as Ed hates Lofgren.

[edmond]

4 minutes ago, Broark said:

I don't think I hate anything in the world as much as Ed hates Lofgren.

Love you man 

[Broark]

You too Ed, never change!

[Geeman]

These arrived today.... 

Sanders Japan 'Playboys' chukka.

Note these do not impact no buy 2020 as  I have been on the restock waiting list since November 

[Duke Mantee]

I really like Sanders’ chukkas - what’s the Japan angle?

[Maynard Friedman]

I’ve always liked those @Geeman, did you buy your usual size?

[Broark]

Like those Sanders chukkas, nice pickup.
I also like these Paraboot Arpenteur collaborations, a take on the Chambord. On sale at CHCM for $285.

[Geeman]

3 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

I really like Sanders’ chukkas - what’s the Japan angle?

Made in England for the japanese market, slightly rounder toe box, closer reproduction of the originals fro  60/70's.

 

2 hours ago, Maynard Friedman said:

I’ve always liked those @Geeman, did you buy your usual size?

8 on a brannock,  7 or 7.5 in redwing.  7.5 in these is spot on but there was little difference between these and the 8.

Been after them for ages, look great with jeans, cords, chinos

[tod]

On 3/10/2020 at 7:58 AM, Duke Mantee said:

Viberg Service Boot

So, when are these Vibergs going on sale, and what size are they?

[Duke Mantee]

@tod - haven’t got ‘round to posting them (or the Pecos, RMC N1 and RDT Conquers)  up in classifieds but they’re ready to go any time on the asking. These are a size 8.5

[tod]

On 3/19/2020 at 5:26 PM, Duke Mantee said:

@tod - haven’t got ‘round to posting them (or the Pecos, RMC N1 and RDT Conquers)  up in classifieds but they’re ready to go any time on the asking. These are a size 8.5

Dang, too small for me. I remember when they first offered these, right at the launch of the new website. Wish I had got them then.  GLWS.

[vIGGiou riou]

Clarks Original Walabee

bought them circa 2 months ago as summer shoes. first time I wore them couple of days ago...

[Geeman]

I love clarks originals,  have mutiple Wallabees,  desert boots and treks 

[vIGGiou riou]

yeah ... most comfortable shoes I have. like slippers... yesterday I ordered another pair in darker brown...

[Muck Dynasty]

1 hour ago, vIGGiou riou said:

yeah ... most comfortable shoes I have. like slippers... yesterday I ordered another pair in darker brown...

Careful in the crepe soles, they turn very slick of walking on wet surfaces!

[tod]

[Suitedupmon]

Lone Wolf Sweeper Low

five years and resoled twice.

 

[wmb]

Old unlined Edward Green

These are posting sideways, sorry!

 

 

Edited March 27, 2020 by wmb

[Cold Summer]

My Wesco 7500s. Worn about three times a week over the past fall and winter. Just conditioned these with some Saphir Renovateur - love the shine and patina these are getting.

Bonus shot with my Red Wing 8112s - also used the Saphir on these. I've had this pair for about nine years now.

[edmond]

[dudewuttheheck]

My Attractions lot 444 horsebutt engineers came.

I love the design and last on these and the leather is extremely nice. Construction is pretty good, but there are some flaws as I expected. Definitely happy with these.

[Broark]

Always loved Attractions boots, just wish they made a size 12.  Nice looking all black engineers. 

[dudewuttheheck]

33 minutes ago, Broark said:

Always loved Attractions boots, just wish they made a size 12.  Nice looking all black engineers. 

Thanks! It's a huge shame that a lot of Japanese makers do not make larger sizes. Motor/Moto make some seriously nice boots and shoes, but I actually take their largest size (9H) and I'm only a 10.5US. Lone Wolf has a similar problem from what I've seen too.

[Broark]

I run into the problem regularly, RDT is the other one that bums me out. I’m a 12 in Lofgren and that’s about the only Japanese maker that makes shoes and boots big enough for me. But I understand why. 

[mlwdp]

I want Attractions but for me they would have to be resoled and I'm not in the mood to pay $300 on new boot resoles at the moment.  Evilact has them with the vibram 700 sole but won't ship overseas.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

31 minutes ago, mlwdp said:

I want Attractions but for me they would have to be resoled and I'm not in the mood to pay $300 on new boot resoles at the moment.  Evilact has them with the vibram 700 sole but won't ship overseas.

 

Why would you need them resoled?

1 hour ago, Broark said:

I run into the problem regularly, RDT is the other one that bums me out. I’m a 12 in Lofgren and that’s about the only Japanese maker that makes shoes and boots big enough for me. But I understand why. 

Yeah RDT is definitely another one. Honestly it's most all of the Japanese makers except the ones that do custom. Clinch goes up to a US 12 and maybe they could go higher, but I don't know. I'm sure White Kloud could do just about anything considering he offers bespoke lasts, but that requires a trip to Japan...

[Broark]

When I lived in Singapore it was comical trying to find shoes to wear. I’ve considered Clinch but it’s a really big investment. They’re great boots but a massive premium.