Shoes that look better with age...

[mpukas]

Diesel boots in Badalassi Tan veg tan. Svig mini-lug outsoles (made in Italy; my local cobbler says this rubber compound is much better than the Viberg MiC outsoles. That remains to be seen... he did a very nice job installing them). This is the pair that I wanted from the start. So glad I have them in this leather and size. 

[mpukas]

Ottawa in Crimson CXL w/ factory built studded rubber sole 

 

[mpukas]

Plain Toe in Dune CXL, double leather outsole. The color of this leather to me looks very similar to JL's Natural CXL. W/ Svig outsole and heel overlays. 

 

[mpukas]

Long Wing in British Tan Calf, double leather outsole w/ Svig forefoot and heel overlays. Since I was in college I've had a thing for wing tips. I prefer a full brogue where the brogue looks as a heel counter, rather than this style of long brogue at the full length of the side. But given everything else I like about GS, I'll happily take it. 

 

[mpukas]

Final thought for now: As I mentioned a few posts ago in this thread, a pet peeve of mine is boots/shoes with a square heel block. GS heel is sloped so the heel sits flat on the ground. When comparing the fit of the double leather sole with a built up full leather leather heel to the micro stud sole that runs the full length of the sole, and then the heel cap is installed on top of that, the double leather sole is more comfortable. On the micro stud sole, I can feel the front edge of the built up heel under foot. On the double leather sole, there's no sensation of that at all. 

I'm pretty well set in my kit for this type of boot/shoe. But if/when GS releases a new leather for the Diesel boot in EEE w/ a double leather sole, I'll be copping for sure. 

Oh, I also order a pair of their Chelsea boots to try on. I have to admit, as much as I like their designs for their core boots and shoes, their Chelsea is their crowning achievement. It's such a well designed, good looking boot. It bridges the gap between super pointy fashion dress boot and clunky toe work boot. Elegant with a just enough rugged edge, and a hint of Western / Cowboy boots influence. I returned them because they were too narrow. If / when they offer a wide size, I'll definitely cop a pair. 

Edited January 10, 2021 by mpukas

[shredwin_206]

4 hours ago, the shivman said:

Nice, who did the resole?

Leather_Sniffer on IG 
he worked for Baker Boots for a while and did all their re sole work. 
he now works as a cobbler for Truman but still does re sole work as well 

[aho]

Not sure if anyone else follows Shoes Radio, but definitely worth it even if you don't understand Japanese for the boots aging alone. Dudes dress pretty on point as well (Rolling Dub Trio crew)
 

 

[aho]

Peak Indy for me...40538H from Alden Madison, most importantly, on cork neoprene sole just like the OG 405. I understand the trend of Commando soles the last few years for anyone who still follows Alden, but I generally prefer cork or leather soles as they just seem to match these old styles better.

[Signet]

Wesco Horsehide Engineer Boots ageing comparison!

Aged Mister Lou (Left)  New Boss Engineers (Right)

[JMS]

Yuketen Alan's. Picked up second hand, had no wear on the sole (or anywhere for that matter). Been breaking them in for a couple of hours every day. Wildly comfortable!

So wonderfully built, certainly not overly built (which I personally dislike), and very well balanced. Kinda the do-it-all boot for me. 

Cheers! 

Edited January 13, 2021 by JMS

[tod]

On 1/9/2021 at 7:00 PM, shredwin_206 said:

Had my Whites x 4q69 boots re soled and also re lasted. 
much better boot now

What last did you have them rebuilt around..?

[shredwin_206]

1 hour ago, tod said:

What last did you have them rebuilt around..?

Smokejumper last 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Now the thick sole comes in handy with the snowy weather

(The jeans aren't that short, I sat during taking the pic)

[unders]

New to me Red Wing loggers

[volvo240thebest]

Onderhoud ltt Oxfords. Olive rough out, waxed by me. These have seen loads of wear. No. 1 choice when walking lengths and not using running sneakers.

[Duke Mantee]

I got Dean from Yorkshiresole to improve my ‘Ron’ Wolf Hunters by giving them some Dr Sole’s - they used to have a white wedge sole which I thought was ok all those years back when I bought them, but in truth it’s not a great solution and I’m much happier now.

The quality of work is good - value for money for sure. I don’t think he’s been doing this type of boot for long, but I remember Brian the Bootmaker and his earlier work ... Dean is better IMO, but the thing that has impressed me most was the communication. Dean actually called me to discuss options and get a ‘feel’ for things, he’s also emailed and texted throughout the process - communication is worth it’s weight in gold as far a business is concerned. Trust and integrity always comes first.

[persco_]

^^ Vast improvement. I've never liked wedge soles on a work boot.

[mlwdp]

On 1/17/2021 at 10:21 AM, unders said:

New to me Red Wing loggers

Steel toe jp version?

[unders]

@mlwdp Steel toe - from the States and a bit old (PT99). In great condition considering age.  

[volvo240thebest]

4 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

I got Dean from Yorkshiresole to improve my ‘Ron’ Wolf Hunters by giving them some Dr Sole’s - they used to have a white wedge sole which I thought was ok all those years back when I bought them, but in truth it’s not a great solution and I’m much happier now.

The quality of work is good - value for money for sure. I don’t think he’s been doing this type of boot for long, but I remember Brian the Bootmaker and his earlier work ... Dean is better IMO, but the thing that has impressed me most was the communication. Dean actually called me to discuss options and get a ‘feel’ for things, he’s also emailed and texted throughout the process - communication is worth it’s weight in gold as far a business is concerned. Trust and integrity always comes first.

could you post a profile pic? It looks like the heel is not stacked and not woodman's style too, correct? I've considered doing something similar on one of my pairs too.

I can't stand anymore the woodman heel. I am not sure if there is a relation of sorts but since I've started to run consistently (about 4 times per week) about 2 yrs ago the higher heeled boots started to cause me knee pain. They're fine for a short walk/running errands, dreadful on a long day walking or even just standing.

Edited January 20, 2021 by volvo240thebest

[Duke Mantee]

24 minutes ago, volvo240thebest said:

could you post a profile pic? It looks like the heel is not stacked and not woodman's style too, correct? I've considered doing something similar on one of my pairs too.

I can't stand anymore the woodman heel. I am not sure if there is a relation of sorts but since I've started to run consistently (about 4 times per week) about 2 yrs ago the higher heeled boots started to cause me knee pain. They're fine for a short walk/running errands, dreadful on a long day walking or even just standing.

Correct it’s not stacked, nor is it woodsman - both things I appreciate on the correct boot but these are not those. I wanted the simpler look because I think that’s in keeping with the balance of the boot

Cheap and cheerful iPhone pic 

[volvo240thebest]

nice and simple, I like it. Ther Dr Sole heels are massive and too thick for a stacked heel I find. they woprk great on their own.

[Duke Mantee]

I’d briefly thought about a double mid-sole but I think nice and simple, as you say, was the answer

[julian-wolf]

It looks like White Kloud now has a web shop with some stock boots…at a lower price than I'd expect: https://whitekloud.com/

Anyone know the scoop? Is this new, or is it just a new website for an option that's always been around? Should we expect the quality of the boots to be the same as his MTO boots, or is this maybe similar to the CSF scenario, where many products are released under the workshop's name but only some are made by the primary craftsman?

edit: Looks like the boots being offered are made to order, with production planned to begin once a certain minimum is reached—is this difference in business model enough to explain the difference in price?

Edited January 21, 2021 by julian-wolf

[shredwin_206]

New pair of work beaters. The Whites “perry” moc toe. I love whites and they know how to make great work boots. 
I think these are the best looking moc toes on the market. 
excited to see how they handle the work abuse. 
 

[scooby]

nice @shredwin_206

Excited to see how you like them. in the market for new work boots and almost pulled the trigger on those same mocs last night. 

[Geeman]

Shredwin,  don't you trash them soles?

[shredwin_206]

7 hours ago, Geeman said:

Shredwin,  don't you trash them soles?

I do. But for free pair of boots to give honest feedback on them I’ll trash them and re sole when time comes. 
Whites reached out to me because I’m in the construction trades and they want some real advice and feedback on the boots and how to improve them. So they gave me a pair. 

[Geeman]

Nice one! I thought you had bought them and was waiting for the resole requirement!

They are a nice looking moctoe

[Maynard Friedman]

I took these out of the box to start wearing a few weeks back and - having checked the receipt - realised I bought them over 7 years ago! They’ve been pretty comfortable since day one and I like the sprung sole.

William Lennon ‘Dundas’.