Shoes that look better with age...

[julian-wolf]

700 and change, Ed, and last I checked Wesco doesn’t make anything like a classic pair of moc toes

[mlwdp]

That’s because Moc toes are not a part of the logging industry attire minus that rare attempt from Nick’s.  If it was me personally, I would scour the Internet for those personally as the rarity of owning those would be cool to have and the resell would be nice if they didn’t fit.  I wouldn’t be surprised if White’s decided to make moc toes with the vibram soles.  

However, Thorogood gets no love on this board for their moc toes nor their roofer boots.    Their moc toes hold up nicely.

[volvo240thebest]

They look really well made, but damn why don't get a pair of Red Wing? Why mess with the classics?

[Geeman]

I'm with @volvo240thebest 

They look great boots (Lofgrens boondockers style also look fantastic ) but if I  was to go moc toe it would have to be RW and buy something else with the change!

[julian-wolf]

I have a pair of Red Wing mocs; they've been one of my main pairs of boots for the past 3+ years and, all things considered, they've treated me really well

When it comes down to it, though, they're not the best they could be—in particular, I think I'll prefer the leather midsole on these to the poly-whatever that RW uses, not to mention the generally-improved quality of construction and attention to detail—and I've had some bad experiences with Red Wing as a company that leave me disinclined to continue going back to them

If I get to choose between a classic and an improved version of a classic, why not go for the improved version? Isn't that what this hobby's all about? Either way, if the lighting's good later today I'll try to post some comparison photos, if for no other reason than to show how well the Red Wings have aged

@mlwdp, yeah, I have no expectation that any of those companies would delve into making standard work boots—just meant to point out that Ed's usual default comeback wouldn't work so well here

[mlwdp]

@julian-wolfThorogood is the true moc toe boot maker besides Red Wing, sort of a WI vs MN rivalry lol.  But beware, hipsters have driven the prices up on Thorogood boots.  I remember when you could get them for $120-150.  Now they’re selling for   $200 plus smh.  
 

 

Edited June 5, 2020 by mlwdp

[Geeman]

Yup why not. I'm just greedy and would have copped something else with the difference 

[Geeman]

@mlwdp they look great. Actually nicer than RW. I'm not usually a fan of speedhooks but theirs look decent and not like they would shred your jeans. ..

Edited June 5, 2020 by Geeman

[bartlebyyphonics]

@mlwdp- thorogood portage/roofer seems like the ltt to beat in my scouring... would love to try a pair... too lazy to play the possible sizing mishap meets uk custom charges roulette...

[Maynard Friedman]

Thorogood are available in the UK too Bartles.

[shredwin_206]

@volvo240thebest @julian-wolf @mlwdp I love red wings but to be honest they just don’t work with my feet. 
I’ve had iron rangers, Pecos, moc toe, engineers and they all give my terrible hot spots on the bottom of my left foot. 
wantes to love them but I couldn’t handle the foot pain all the time. 
I wear whites now and will never look back. 
I do want a pair of the Lofgren M43 tho 

[bartlebyyphonics]

@ecsong187 there is no experience like your own and it is only the fool that doesn't listen to his feet!

@Maynard Friedman - you are akin to a footwear fairy godmother: no ltt thorogood there, but the link is most otherworldly...

[Maynard Friedman]

Thorogood are even available from UK Amazon but better to buy directly from retailer if possible.

[coleslawyum]

On 5/27/2020 at 10:39 AM, fre-co said:

Each to their own man. The 80s didn’t invent white socks though. I can’t stand argyle socks 

@fre-cothis pic is for you then! Crockett & Jones Charlton, socks by Kapital. Also Viberg Chelsea boots, jeans, PBJ-010

[julian-wolf]

Old Red Wing 1907s

[julian-wolf]

Old Red Wings w/ Lofgrens for comparison

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New Lofgens w/ Red Wings for comparison

[julian-wolf]

Few more shots of the Lofgrens while I'm here—happy to do close-ups of specific details, etc., on request

[shredwin_206]

Is it possible to measure from sole to top of stitching on the Lofgren vs red wing? 
the Lofgren don’t look as tall or chunky as red wings?

[Broark]

How heavy are they? Whenever I wear my one pair of RWs I’m shocked at how lightweight they are, curious if the Lofgren version is similar.

[julian-wolf]

Happy to measure toe box height later this afternoon, but I think a big part of that appearance might just be that the toes of the RWs have curled up some with use

The Lofgrens are appreciably lighter than the Red Wings—happy to measure that later today, too

I should mention that the Red Wings are sized 10.5 and the Lofgrens are sized 9.5 (same as my M43s)

Edited June 5, 2020 by julian-wolf

[mlwdp]

Speaking of Red Wings,  Brian the Bootmaker uploaded a Red Wings resole a few days ago

 

[julian-wolf]

^ Thanks for that. I need to find someone skilled to send my Red Wings to—the RW factory fucked them up royally; both new soles are coming unstuck and during the resole they ground down parts of the welt right to the stitching so there's very little left to the work with

Shame, 'cause the uppers themselves feel like they still have a year or two left in them

Anyone have experience with using Shoe Goo for this sorta thing? I've toyed with the idea, but not sure what I'd use to evenly clamp the outsole to the midsole / welt while it set

[mlwdp]

Loafers with socks and shorts 

 

 

[edmond]

15 hours ago, julian-wolf said:

700 and change, Ed, and last I checked Wesco doesn’t make anything like a classic pair of moc toes

your right im sorry but russel moccassin does!

[edmond]

russel bird shooter

 

563  bucks  you can change soles to vibram 2060 white and cut the shast around the  500 plus range

[julian-wolf]

Good shout, but that's not a moc toe work boot—that's a full-on moccasin, just in boot form

[edmond]

just  helping people out with more options !

[mlwdp]

More Thorogood moc toes, this time with chromexcel leather

https://mildblend.com/collections/thorogood-boot-co/products/thorogood-1892-janesville-125-le-mustard

https://mildblend.com/collections/thorogood-boot-co/products/thorogood-1892-janesville-moc-toe-brown

https://mildblend.com/collections/thorogood-boot-co/products/thorogood-1892-janesville-moc-toe-black

[mlwdp]

Steven AlanxThorogood collab.  Came out around 2010.

 

[Geeman]

Those bird shooters are lovely.