Shoes that look better with age...

[Maynard Friedman]

Yes, I have the Tricker's Bourton shoe with Dainite sole in size 8. They are built on the 4444 last. I think I posted some photos fairly recently.

[propellerbeanie]

1 hour ago, Maynard Friedman said:

Yes, I have the Tricker's Bourton shoe with Dainite sole in size 8. They are built on the 4444 last. I think I posted some photos fairly recently.

Ahhh yes, just saw the red ones. How did you size in comparison to other brands you own?

[Maynard Friedman]

I usually wear UK size 8 in shoes and 9 in trainers. These are an 8 and seem fairly standard, although quite generous in the width, which is good for me.

[mlwdp]

@dudewuttheheckThese Attractions by Evilact are coming.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Very interesting to see Vibram full soles even on the non wedge sole versions @mlwdp. The Biltrite half soles on the normal ones look better in my view.

I personally despise wedge soles on boots, but I don't hate them as much on these because they're bedazzled.

Wouldn't buy either though personally. The only guy in the west that I see with engineers like these is Vintage Engineer Boots.

 

[Broark]

Looks like Baker's revamped their website, looks a lot more modern now.
I'm still tempted to order a pair of the custom White's oxfords. Might email them to see if they can send me photos of the leather options.

[edmond]

russels austin russels man

[mlwdp]

Wesco Japan is closed until the 13th due to Coronavirus suspension.

[Broark]

32 minutes ago, edmond said:

russels austin russels man

Russel Moccasin? What model Ed?

[mlwdp]

@BroarkAccording to the new Baker’s website, they are supplying Horsehide and Horsehide rough out on Wesco custom models.  Also, I just played with their custom Wesco job master and I’m able to do a 10 inch job master in full Horsehide.  If that’s the case, I’m gonna think hard about jumping on this as Wesco told me that can’t supply the hides to support this height, stopping at 8 inch. I know this isn’t everyone’s taste but I really liked these and went through lengthy discussions with them about building a replica of the 100th anniversary versions about two years ago.   They remind me of jump boots.

Baker’s got a discount code too for White's.

 

[MJF9]

RW due a clean up...

[wmb]

Alden

[MJF9]

Cleaned up well

[Broark]

Just received my Arpenteur Paraboot Cambriole, impressed with how comfortable they are.
I know the Ghillie lacing system won't be to everyone's tastes but I think they give them just enough funkiness.
And no, I didn't put these plants out there just for some photos of my shoes. My girlfriend set them out to get some sun. 

[MJF9]

@Broark very nice... plus cracking first photo... the sky looks superb

[lance]

Gokey Botte Sauvage 9” laceup field boots originally made in St. Paul, MN. Genuine moccasin construction, hand lasted, hand-welted and hand sewn in all critical areas. The foot portion made from 8-9 oz leather and  leather lined. Gokey were bought by Orvis who closed the St Paul store in 1990. To order from Gokey, you made a tracing of your foot, did measurements of width of foot across ball, instep and at heel. Lyle MacRostie worked for the original Gokey brand and today he and his wife still make boots and shoes  as he did for Gokey. Find them @ bigfoottrail.com., check them out

These are a pair of original Gokey Botte Sauvage lace up field boots 

Original Gokey label

Orvis Gokey field boots which I’ve owned and beaten for years

MacRostie 9” Highland field boots ordered from them a number of years ago and worn bummin’ around

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 13, 2020 by lance

[julian-wolf]

Good place to buy flat waxed laces online?

[propellerbeanie]

@Broark I like the lacing of this style! How's the sizing for these?

[Broark]

@propellerbeanie these are a UK11/US12 and they fit me pretty spot on. I think if you have a more narrow foot you could probably go down half a size.
I'm a US12 in Lofgren, Red Wing, Alden and an 11.5 in Viberg depending on last.
 

[Suitedupmon]

9 hours ago, julian-wolf said:

Good place to buy flat waxed laces online?

I usually buy all of my flat waxed laces from RW

[Broark]

Yeah I need some replacement laces for my Lofgren Combat boots.
The speedhooks eat through laces like nobody's business...

[tod]

9 hours ago, julian-wolf said:

Good place to buy flat waxed laces online?

Wolverine sells them directly.

[julian-wolf]

@Broark, Lofgren's standard laces are just super flimsy. They look and feel great, which is why I've been inclined to keep using them up 'til now, but they really don't last half as long as they should—even going through eyelets. I've tried both the Boondocker and the Combat Boot laces, and the Boondocker laces definitely last longer but still fall apart fast. Ready to switch to something less pretty but more functional.

edit: Thanks for the recs. I've used Red Wing's before and haven't liked them so much, but I do remember Wolverine's being fine. Will look into ordering some.

Edited April 14, 2020 by julian-wolf

[Broark]

@julian-wolf yeah they're incredibly worthless when it comes to durability. I haven't owned the boots for 6 months and I've gone through two sets of laces already.
My buddy suggested these, no experience with them myself but might give them a shot: https://www.guardedgoods.com/collections/shoe-laces 

[mpukas]

I've been using & resomending Shoe Laces Express round waxed boots laces for years now. They look great, are the just the right diameter. However, they won't last forever. Far better than almost any stock shoe/boot lace. They will eventually get nicks and break. If you want something really tough and long lasting, look to kevlar/aramid laces. SLE has lots of products. 

Other options I've looked at: 

Ironlace: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AK9EWLO/?coliid=I7TLJ7SP2YIX2&colid=3NJTFZ8Y5R5WR&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it 

Obenauf's: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H9BHHTK/?coliid=I1MXAEL25K5AGF&colid=3NJTFZ8Y5R5WR&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it 

[Broark]

I just ordered four pairs from Guarded Goods. I needed replacements for the Lofgren's, a pair of RW and a pair of Vibergs.
Didn't realize how many of my boots needed new laces...

[Ar_thor]

I've just started using a pair of Whites, they feel very nice and sturdy but I obviously can't speak for the durability yet.

[mlwdp]

Those shell cordovan Wesco from Black Bear Brand on foot (not mine)

@edmondDid you buy them?

 

[propellerbeanie]

Scratched that itch and bought some Tricker's  I'll hold off from telling y'all the model, but I'll post some pics once I get them hehe (hopefully next week but could be later)!

[mlwdp]

Meanwhile, Paraboot...