Shoes that look better with age...

[honestpand]

16 minutes ago, julian-wolf said:

Sure, here's the insole on an M43 after a year and change of wear—I think this is the first time I've ever thought to look closely at it:

 

and Here's the insole on a moc toe, worn maybe a half dozen times (feels like the same material):

Your pairs look very normal. I wonder if they used a different material for the anniversary boots. I haven’t worn the new pair but the first pair the lumpy and wrinkly footbed felt noticeable and was uncomfortable. 

[Rob060]

On 6/16/2020 at 9:36 AM, Jared_Lee said:

It doesn't look to me like they've violated the warranty. They are not guaranteed to never wear out in your lifetime. If you support the brand, be sensible and support the brand.

"Our unconditional lifetime guarantee is simple and without strings or conditions. If our socks are not the most comfortable, durable and best fitting socks you have ever owned, return them for another pair."

Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Someone had me believe that once they wore out you could send them back for a replacement, but I had never read the warranty.

[Broark]

Rancourt is offering wholesale pricing on some group funded shoes, I just went for a pair of their Ranger mocs in natural CXL for only 150 dollars.
I wear mocs a lot in the summer here, seems like a steal. Production should take 8 to 12 weeks.
https://www.rancourtandcompany.com/crowdfunding.html

[mlwdp]

[edmond]

16 hours ago, Broark said:

God Ed we get it, it’s almost like you can’t keep his name out of your mouth. I’ve never seen someone so obsessed with hating another man so much. If you don’t like his boots we get it, but you don’t have to comment literally every time his name is mentioned.

NOT THE MAN DUDE its the boots  REMEMBER THAT

[edmond]

9 hours ago, bartlebyyphonics said:

having worn neither I can't comment about anything...

there are many moments where I could see myself choosing wesco over lofgren

... but not for chukkas ... lofgren is def. winning there ...

 

id go woth alden on chukkas dude

[mlwdp]

Speaking of Jobmaster

 

[Jared_Lee]

18 hours ago, Rob060 said:

Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Someone had me believe that once they wore out you could send them back for a replacement, but I had never read the warranty.

As someone who deals in customer service and managing customer expectations, I have to thank you for your response and ability to think about the warranty sensibly. That person very well may have gotten the socks replaced under "warranty" because they wore out. That doesn't necessarily mean the damage actually fell under the warranty, just that the company did them the courtesy. I believe it was Columbia that changed their "lifetime" warranty a few years back because customers just wouldn't be sensible about what the warranty covered for the "lifetime" of the product. People abused the word lifetime to cover replacement of the product any and every time it was no longer functional in the "lifetime" despite that warranty only covering defect and manufacturer flaw for the lifetime of the product. 

 

Again, thank you for listening. I firmly believe in supporting the brands you like financially as it is possible and reasonable within your budget. And yes, Darn Tough socks are fucking great.

[shredwin_206]

whites smokejumpers about 1.5 years I think. Gave them a cleaning and oiling today. Overdue. I’m terrible about boot care 

Edited June 26, 2020 by shredwin_206

[mlwdp]

24 minutes ago, shredwin_206 said:

whites smokejumpers about 1.5 years I think. Gave them a cleaning and oiling today. Overdue. I’m terrible about boot care 

Just imagine if you had these built with the same specs except in black Horsehide.

[Elmer.Richard]

My Knuckle Draggers

[MJF9]

On 6/25/2020 at 3:00 AM, PeterParker said:

I like horse butts I cannot lie

What are the boots on the right hand side?

[PeterParker]

7 hours ago, MJF9 said:

What are the boots on the right hand side?

Phigvel horsehide lace ups. I think they were made 10+ years ago. They were also made in black tea core horsehide. Only a three size run, I got lucky I guess.

Edited June 27, 2020 by PeterParker

[mlwdp]

I’m starting to think a 10 inch lace up boot in black or brown Horsehide is extremely rare, like the cutoff height is 8 inch for this leather.  And it’s just as rare to find engineer Horsehide boots in 11 inch height or more.   

[wmb]

Russell Movcasin Imperials 

[mlwdp]

My black Horsehide Boss came in today.

 

 

 

left:  9inch on raptor, right:  10 inch on half sole 430

Edited June 29, 2020 by mlwdp

[Broark]

Wesco might be the answer to my search for black engineer boots. I’d really love Attractions (don’t make a size 12) or Clinch (too expensive) but there are reasons against both. 

[lee porter]

Can you buy 70s chucks in  a wide fitting now I’ve looked on their site and can’t see any 

[lee porter]

Sorry wrong thread I’ve got a picture whilst I’m here 

[Broark]

6 hours ago, mlwdp said:

My black Horsehide Boss came in today.

 

 

 

Are these both CXL horsehide? What's the toe shape on the left pair?
I think my ideal combo would be 10 in., toe of the left pair, all black stitching and middle, nickel roller buckles.
Hard to beat for ~$650.

[mlwdp]

14 hours ago, Broark said:

Are these both CXL horsehide? What's the toe shape on the left pair?
I think my ideal combo would be 10 in., toe of the left pair, all black stitching and middle, nickel roller buckles.
Hard to beat for ~$650.

Yep.  Left pair is in Boss toe, black triple vintage stitching.  The raptor sole is very comfy which surprised me.

9 inch height, triple stitching, black stitching, and black tie insole adds a little over $100 on the price altogether besides the Horsehide price.
 
If you go with Wesco, get the triple stitching!  I sometimes wish I got that on my first order but it wouldn’t make a big difference.

In case you or anybody here is wondering how Wesco’s Horsehide compares to their black tie domain, here’s a pic of my insoles in black tie on the left.

 

[mlwdp]

On feet

 

[Broark]

They look very nice @mlwdp, but part of me thinks I should just save up for a pair of Clinch...tough decision.

[mlwdp]

@BroarkThat’s tough.  With Wesco you have to do the whole measuring and tracing bit, and hope you like the boot once received.  With Clinch, assuming S&S doesn’t allow refunds and/or exchanges, you have to buy them and hope for the best that they fit, otherwise they’re making a pit stop to Grailed and EBay. 
 

I put engineer boots in the same category as buying a leather jacket, which I haven’t done yet but I’ve read is also very hard and aggravating.

[Broark]

@mlwdp very valid point. S&S has done me pretty solid with sizing recommendations for boots so far, but almost $2k for boots without being able to try them on might be my tipping point. Maybe I can get to Brass in Japan to try some on.  
Sounds like I have some thinking to do, good thing I'm not really planning on buying anything right this second.

[mlwdp]

59 minutes ago, Broark said:

@mlwdp very valid point. S&S has done me pretty solid with sizing recommendations for boots so far, but almost $2k for boots without being able to try them on might be my tipping point. Maybe I can get to Brass in Japan to try some on.  
Sounds like I have some thinking to do, good thing I'm not really planning on buying anything right this second.

Ehh.....That might be a long wait if Japan follows the EU on the travel ban.  You can always join the Navy or Marines and hope to get stationed there  

I will say that my first Boss get compliments almost every time I wear them.  It’ll be interesting if theses get the same attention when I’m out and about.

[Broark]

Good point...hope it doesn’t get to that point. Honestly the smart thing to do would be go with Wesco all things considered. We’ll see what decision I make whenever I do decide to order!

[mlwdp]

@BroarkCheck your pm.

[shredwin_206]

whites x 4q69

[Broark]

Don’t step on the pacifier!