Shoes that look better with age...

[julian-wolf]

Pretty much any shoe store? I think I was most recently measured at an REI, but that would've been at least 7 or 8 years ago

[dudewuttheheck]

I would just go to Nordstrom. They always had them. I'm sure most shoe stores do.

[mpukas]

Any decent store that sells shoes will have one. They're easy to use, but you do have to be careful and pay attention. Some stores have a double so you put each foot in at the same time. Your foot should be measured while standing straight, not sitting, so it's very helpful to have someone else operate the device. If you have a Redwing store near you, they'll measure your feet. Some RW stores also have their own electronic scanning device. My results closely matched between the scanner and the Brannock. 

[coleslawyum]

On 3/31/2020 at 6:53 AM, edmond said:

Those uh keystones mad eof cxl fuck ot

Ed, I can't believe you're still here! Where my OGs at? Here's a random picture of my 2268 PT99, about 20 years old.

[edmond]

Accidentally neged sorry spence im always here man  moss u tc in ny alright,

[coleslawyum]

Ed, you the man, take care buddy, stay healthy with the fam.

1 minute ago, edmond said:

Accidentally neged sorry spence im always here man  moss u tc in ny alright,

Damn, I haven't been here in so long… so here's another random pic. Sears / Chippewa Engineer Boot, about 50 years old 

[fre-co]

Coleslawyum!

[Double 0 Soul]

Good lawd, coleslaw's back!.. and all it took was a threat to humanity

[coleslawyum]

12 hours ago, Double 0 Soul said:

Good lawd, coleslaw's back!.. and all it took was a threat to humanity

Lol not on purpose, I was looking for a photo that brought me back to Sufu, but I started going down the rabbit hole. Wishing everyone healthy energy.

Here's another oldie but goodie. Toys McCoy Railman boots, 12 years.

[indigoslaves]

receive a package of my new Sagara Capital in Calf, but sadly cant go with it cause of Work From Home regulation till May. stay safe everyone 

[tod]

I’ve had two Chippewa engineer boots over the past 15 years, and they always have the coolest looking tongue marks (if you like tongue marks).

 

[Broark]

Circling back on the Arpenteur x Paraboot collaboration Chambriole, really thinking about getting a pair.
Assuming I'd be a UK11 since that roughly translates to US12, at least that's how they're listed on the CHCM site.

[Broark]

And I ordered them. Will post some photos once they arrive. Happy to join the dad shoe brigade. 

[mpukas]

where's that self-face-slap emoji... 

[Broark]

Not a fan? I think they’re pretty cool. 

[JohnM]

Reminiscent of JM Weston's Golf:

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

[Duke Mantee]

[Iron Horse]

Speaking of which, Lofgren lineup: Engineer in black CXL, M-43, natural CXL derby, sugar cane denim Champion sneakers.

[Broark]

Nice lineup, I like the variety. Wish he'd run those derby shoes again.

[propellerbeanie]

I like the Paraboot Avignon, but haven't been able to commit to a pair yet. Sizing for them seems to be my main concern since I can't try them on. They also look like they could be on the wide side? Is the general consensus to go a half size down from your Brannock device size? 

[mpukas]

14 hours ago, Broark said:

Not a fan? I think they’re pretty cool. 

erm... no, not a fan. Not my style. I'm just bustin' your, and the other fella's, chops.  And I readily admit even this small genre we're in, my tastes and style are very narrow. 

I'm really fascinated by the surge of interest in Paraboot here recently. When I lived in Boston in the mid- to late-90's, I lusted after a pair but were out of my price range then. They were the creme da la creme of the rugged country mountain-esque style that could be worn with a pair of thick cord trousers, a heavy tweed coat, a nice stripey shirt and cool tie. No doubt good quality footwear, depends on they're styled. 

[JDelage]

Paraboot has plenty of cool new versions - Michaels in green, Chambord in navy, etc.

 

[Broark]

I get that they are pretty polarizing. I find some of the models ugly.
I opted for these as they're unique and funky, and seem like something I'll be able to wear in the summer as opposed to boot all year.
I have a hard time finding sneakers that I like these days, so hoping these will work.

[Iron Horse]

2 hours ago, Broark said:

Nice lineup, I like the variety. Wish he'd run those derby shoes again.

In the catalog they’re listed in two colors (black and an orange-brown) in calfskin, I haven’t asked as to when they’ll be available though. 

[Broark]

Interesting, I'd like to see the brown calfskin version. 

[Iron Horse]

Broark, I remembered wrong, it’s a burgundy:

But maybe they’ll be an option in a future MTO order event? They would look great in the same brown calfskin that the Steadfast chukka comes in.

Edited April 7, 2020 by Iron Horse

[Broark]

I'd really love to see Lofgren's take on a chunky Chelsea boot. Something I've been looking for for awhile now and can't really find anything that fits the bill.

[Geeman]

Grenson do a couple commando sole Chelseas that look nice

[Broark]

1 minute ago, Geeman said:

Grenson do a couple commando sole Chelseas that look nice

Closest thing I've found is the RM William Gardener boot. Ideally I'd get a pair of RDT but same old sizing issue.

[propellerbeanie]

Anyone have Tricker's in the 4444 last?