Shoes that look better with age...

[spidereye]

I like the shape and toe profile in this engineer boots sexy curv

[shredwin_206]

[Broark]

Black horsehide Coupens arrived from Rolling Dub Trio and I'm really happy with them. They're a bit lighter than I expected which is nice, so they can see year round wear.
Love the toe shape and profile, these really are a mid-cut workboot like RDT calls it rather than an oxford / derby / whatever you call it.
My only initial complaint is how damn loud and squeaky the leather is. I'm sure they'll subside with wear, I experience the same thing with my shell cordovan Alden shoes.
There's one minor defect on the right left shoe in the welting, but I'm not super picky as once they're beat up you won't even notice it I don't think.
Also these shoes were SO well packaged. I should've taken more photos of the packaging and presentation, but they felt really special to open up.
Can someone educate me on the screwed on toe-guard thing and what it does?















Small welting defect:

The other shoe for comparison:

[persco_]

^^ VERY nice. The toe guard is there to prevent the sole at the toe from wearing down too quickly. Not commonly put on rubber nitrile soles like these. Usually used to protect leather soles. I had them on a pair of Carminas. They bother me with all the clicking as I walk and I found they actually can cause a bit of slip sometimes. So I sent them to Dr. Sole for a resole once the leather soles had worn down. Goodbye toe guards.

[Duke Mantee]

Segs

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Those look incredible @Broark! Along with the Badalassi cognac coupens that Mushmans did years ago, this is my favorite version that I have seen yet.

 

 

[Broark]

Thanks @dudewuttheheck, I'm very happy with them. And I remember those from Mushmans, really nice bold color way.
Next up will likely be a pair of Stans from RDT, fingers crossed that they'll carry that one in size 12 too.

[Duke Mantee]

@oomslokop has some great pics of these worn I think

[Ar_thor]

4 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

Segs

 

Hah, this is funny. I wore my Coupens today and realized that the metal plates have disintegrated like crazy. Not much wear on them either. Oh well, good to know they can be replaced if I feel like it.

Otherwise, great looking Coupens @Broark, it'll be interesting to see how they develop. Glad you found them in your size as well.

[Ar_thor]

Bonus pic of said disintegration.

 

[Duke Mantee]

Exactly their purpose

[smoothsailor]

It's a nice feature, but didn't work for me. They were on my clinch service shoes. Slippery and they just fell of fast

[Dan_F]

@Broark How would you say these fit in relation to Brannock sizing?

[oomslokop]

18 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

@oomslokop has some great pics of these worn I think

pretty cool oxidation on the copper eyelets, probably from not having been worn since the start of the pandemic lockdown (for me) in march during which i've worn shoes to go out a total of three times XD

 

[Ar_thor]

3 hours ago, Dan_F said:

@Broark How would you say these fit in relation to Brannock sizing?

I'd say similar to Lofgrens, quite a lot of room in the toe box so people with narrow feet can probably go half a size down from JL

Edited October 14, 2020 by Ar_thor

[Broark]

@Dan_F I agree with @Ar_thor's suggestion above, these do feel similar to my Lofgren boots.
Both Lofgren's are size 12, I have a fairly wide foot so I go true to my Brannock size. If you have a more narrow foot you could likely go half a size down.

[oomslokop]

one thing tho, there's quite a reduction in length when u go down half a size. mine is an 8.5, the girth of the 8 probably is better, more comfortably snug for me, but the length is too short, was very noticeable when i tried em on. so i opted for the 8.5 and wear them with blundstone insoles, which are not that thick and solve the tiny bit too girthy feeling. 

[hurhur]

Levi’s 702 & RDT Roots. 

[Ciabatta]

I need Paraboot sizing help. Been eyeing the Chambord in black for a while but will realistically have to order online without trying them on.  

[volvo240thebest]

Exactly same size as plain standard Chucks for me. I have a pair of Paraboots Michael.

 

[discwork]

Same as @volvo240thebest. Important to note that Paraboot shoes can be listed in EU, UK, or US sizes, which makes things tricky. For example, both a 43.5 EU and 44 EU correspond to a 10.5 US on Paraboot's size guide: https://www.paraboot.com/en/size-guide. I ended up ordering both EU sizes that corresponded to my US size and returning the slightly larger pair.

[shredwin_206]

the beauty of black CXL 

 

decided to give them some love @MJF9

Edited October 17, 2020 by shredwin_206

[MJF9]

@shredwin_206 looking good mate... will be interesting to see how long they last at this rate

[shredwin_206]

2 minutes ago, MJF9 said:

@shredwin_206 looking good mate... will be interesting to see how long they last at this rate

They’re great boots but the horween cxl is very soft. 
probably not the best leather for a work boot. 

[Thanks_M8]

Anyone got sizing advice on Canada West Romeos? I'm a US8 Brannock, typically wear a US8,5 in trainers, if that helps. 
Thanks lots in advance!

[spidereye]

Kinda like the shape and looks

[Broark]

Looks like Attractions is now offering their Lot. 444 engineer boot in size 12! I've always had my mind set on a pair but they only went up to size 11 in the past.
Went over to their website to see if I could email them about ordering in a size 12 and they actually have it listed as an option to buy now.
These have always been the ideal black horsehide engineer boot in my mind. Clinch is another option too but the price is a bit up there these days.

[mlwdp]

I want them too but not with a half sole.  Evil Act sells them with the 430 sole.

[Broark]

Anyone think the new Wesco chukka boots just look...off?
I remember I posted these before, but something just doesn't add up.

[mpukas]

no. just no