Shoes that look better with age...

[JohnM]

If you want to spend some real money on a nice pair of boots Broark, take a look at the Edward Green Galway!

https://www.edwardgreen.com/shop/catalogsearch/result/?q=galway

[Broark]

Those are a pretty penny, not quite my style though I don’t think. 

[mlwdp]

@dudewuttheheckHalf soles get scrapped up when riding motorcycles, etc.  That was the contemplation when I built my Wescos but ended up going for something I can walk in with a flex in the sole.  Ever since I saw Yusuke from Canvas wearing them, I've been hooked though.

 

 

[mlwdp]

Keystone boots seems promising.  Not a bad price.  58000 yen.  6 month-1 year wait.  http://keystone-shoe-co.com/

This is an original insole made from 6mm thick benz leather with cushion and suppleness that Fukurokuju custom made for sole. By channeling the leather directly without using rib tape, the sole has been reduced in thickness and the good return has been greatly improved. Another point is that the outer circumference of the insole is shaved by 4mm, so that it does not interfere with the foot when completed as boots, providing a wrapped comfort. I've been repairing boots for many years, but I finally realized that I had been thinking "I wish I had such an insole". Of course, KEYSTONE BIKER BOOTS is also produced using Flexible Leather Insole.

Keystone Biker's Boot ¥ 58000 + Tax

Color Nice Brown × Black

Size 5 ~ 12 D Or E

Construction Keystone Flexible Goodyear Process

Insole Keystone Flexible Leather Insole

Sole Fukurokuju (The Finest Boot RepairManufacturer)

Release Date March 29

Delivery Date 1 year

NSFW :  http://keystone-shoe-co.com/blog/page/4/

 

 

[edmond]

4 hours ago, dudewuttheheck said:

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.

where

SERIOUSLY THERE ARE FAULTS?? ON THE CONSTRUCTION? COME ON MAN  SERIOUSLY YOU DIDNT HANDLE ALDENS EH?

 

WHICH IS BETTER THESE OR LOFGRENS ??

[dudewuttheheck]

1 hour ago, edmond said:

SERIOUSLY THERE ARE FAULTS?? ON THE CONSTRUCTION? COME ON MAN  SERIOUSLY YOU DIDNT HANDLE ALDENS EH?

 

WHICH IS BETTER THESE OR LOFGRENS ??

Yeah there are minor little faults. The stitching isn't perfect on the uppers. There are places where the stitch density changes quite drastically and it should not. They're still very nicely made. A massive step above my Vibergs and overall much more neatly made and finished than my Wescos, but worse than my Motors, Lofgrens, and several others. I like to over-analyze things like this though. I am still quite happy with them. I had handled several pairs before so I knew what to expect. They have actually exceeded my expectations.

This might make you feel better though, Ed. I prefer the leather on these vs. Lofgrens more than I prefer the construction on the Lofgrens vs. these if that makes sense.

Edited March 30, 2020 by dudewuttheheck

[dudewuttheheck]

4 hours ago, mlwdp said:

@dudewuttheheckHalf soles get scrapped up when riding motorcycles, etc.  That was the contemplation when I built my Wescos but ended up going for something I can walk in with a flex in the sole.  Ever since I saw Yusuke from Canvas wearing them, I've been hooked though.

 

Ah I understand. I don't ride so that doesn't have to be a consideration for me!

[mlwdp]

3 hours ago, dudewuttheheck said:

Ah I understand. I don't ride so that doesn't have to be a consideration for me!

For example

 

[dudewuttheheck]

@mlwdp Yeah I definitely see your point. all I get is "driver's heel" where the heel of my boot gets darker because it sits on the floor of my car as I drive

Edited March 30, 2020 by dudewuttheheck

[Broark]

Dude, how would you compare the fit/sizing to Lofgrens?

[DoitsuJin]

First contribution in this thread. Navy cordovan  punched cap derby by Wheelrobe

 

[tod]

13 hours ago, mlwdp said:

@dudewuttheheckHalf soles get scrapped up when riding motorcycles, etc.  That was the contemplation when I built my Wescos but ended up going for something I can walk in with a flex in the sole.  Ever since I saw Yusuke from Canvas wearing them, I've been hooked though.

 

 

My goodness -- Is that an Indian in the background?  What year?

[mlwdp]

36 minutes ago, tod said:

My goodness -- Is that an Indian in the background?  What year?

Have no idea if Yusuke speaks English but you could try asking him about his bikes.

https://instagram.com/canvas_yusuke?igshid=1p98tknnnfv87

 

[tod]

3 hours ago, mlwdp said:

Have no idea if Yusuke speaks English but you could try asking him about his bikes.

https://instagram.com/canvas_yusuke?igshid=1p98tknnnfv87

 

 

Thanks. An old flathead Harley it turns out.  Pretty nice!

[olmecasteve]

@dudewuttheheck

did you take your brannock size for these?

how do you like the fit?

[mlwdp]

@BroarkYou could try your luck with Keystone for size 12 if you can deal with a 1 year wait.  

[dudewuttheheck]

15 hours ago, Broark said:

Dude, how would you compare the fit/sizing to Lofgrens?

I am a 10.5 on a Brannock, took a 10 in these and a 10 in the Lofgrens. I could do a 9.5 in the Lofgrens, but definitely could not do the same in these. For the most part, I see people saying to take one down from Brannock on Lofgrens, but for these I would say only take .5 down from Brannock.

These definitely are not as wide or roomy as the Lofgrens and they feel quite different. They're certainly not Clinch CN last levels of narrow, but size 10 in these would not work if I had wider feet. They also feel like they lean forward a bit which I do not mind and are not as flat as most Japanese boots. It feels like they actually tried to give these some arch support, but that probably pales in comparison to Whites.

Edited March 31, 2020 by dudewuttheheck

[Broark]

@mlwdp the Keystone boots look nice but the toe turns up a bit too much for me personally. Good price though. 

And all that info in the Attractions makes it seem like they’d never work for me even if they made me a size 12.  I wear a 12 in the Lofgren engineers that I have and the right boot is a real pain to get on still. Once it’s in they feel perfect. I’ll just enjoy the Devil’s Causeway boots for the time being, but I’d love if Lofgren did a black tea core horsehide boot one day. 

[dudewuttheheck]

38 minutes ago, Broark said:

@mlwdp the Keystone boots look nice but the toe turns up a bit too much for me personally. Good price though. 

And all that info in the Attractions makes it seem like they’d never work for me even if they made me a size 12.  I wear a 12 in the Lofgren engineers that I have and the right boot is a real pain to get on still. Once it’s in they feel perfect. I’ll just enjoy the Devil’s Causeway boots for the time being, but I’d love if Lofgren did a black tea core horsehide boot one day. 

Oh man if Lofgren did tea core veg tan horsehide boots I would be so happy! I'm definitely jealous of your Devil's Causeway boots. They're stunning. 

[propellerbeanie]

Not to be that guy, but I'm surprised Keystone decided to use that image for the lighter brown (third) boots because there's some noticeable wibbly wobbly heel counter stitching.

Their blog shows this rather unusual black/brown combo. I say "unusual" because I'm used to seeing this kind of combo when the vamp is black and shaft is brown.

[SLAB]

anyone have any experience with Zerrow's boots; its another Japanese boot maker with some very beautiful designs (not all though). They seem to be priced higher than Lofgren but lower than Clinch.

I'm expecting a pair of Brother Bridge Henry boots in black teacore horse leather. Really looking forward to these and curious to check the quality of the construction and leather

[mlwdp]

Zerrows boots seems to be only sold by Lahaina nowadays.  Other than Lahaina refusing to ship overseas, they have a bigger instore selection of the brand's boot lineup like their imitations of White's smoke jumpers and Wesco boss.  Zerrows does custom as well.

 

[SLAB]

it might be possible to go straight to Zerrows; I got in touch through IG and they answered me in English with a price quote for a particular pair

[edmond]

Those uh keystones mad eof cxl fuck ot

[mlwdp]

5 hours ago, edmond said:

Those uh keystones mad eof cxl fuck ot

They’re made by Fukuroku. 

 

[mlwdp]

@dudewuttheheckSeigo of Canvas posted another shot of I presume Yusuke’s attractions modified by Evilact.  I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s an anonymous member here since he randomly posted this today after the Attractions mention.
 

 

Edited March 31, 2020 by mlwdp

[dudewuttheheck]

@mlwdp he's trying to convince you that the resole is worth it on those

[edmond]

[Duke Mantee]

[mlwdp]

Random question about the Brannock device.  Just who exactly would you go to in order to get measured?  I haven’t been measured on it since a kid so I’m curious where you could get a get accurate measurement from it.  

Edited April 1, 2020 by mlwdp