Shoes that look better with age...

[dr_do0m]

Went hunting on ebay a while back for something similar to the Thorogood roofer but a little different. Found these Charterhouse boots and figured I'd turn them into something unique.

 

The shoes originally:

 

I'd wager they were made in the 60-70s; can't find much info on the company online, but the leather was definitely showing some age.

 

Decided to get them re-soled with Vibram wedges and a leather midsole:

 

Although the cobbler was able to replace the rather worn outsoles, the uppers were still looking pretty dry. I gave them two coats of Obenauf's leather oil and was greeted with this:

 

They've turned a nice chocolate brown color now that the leather's moisturized. I'll probably hit them again with oil in about a month. Pretty happy with them so far; super comfortable and very light.

[baldy]

that looks quite nice, good job on everything

[meschan]

Shameless plug: selling my lofgren engineer boots size 7 like new condition. Pics are on eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/John-Lofgren-Engineer-Boot-Size-7-/321237633478?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item4acb4149c6

Thanks for checking it out!

did you have it removed?

[superfuzz]

^ I was wondering about that too. I was planning on bidding on them!

[jichan]

forgot i had these ships general supply horween chukkas. wearing them more on account of my 875 soles being spent. orange tab 517s and a thrift store sears fieldmaster.

 

[Switch]

Does anyone know of a good source to buy Vibram 2021 sole units, pref sand us8's but also need a brown set too - I've a few pairs of boots I would like to use the soles for but having trouble finding stock in that size.

[Crat]

X-post from boots comp. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 4, 2013 by Crat

[devilish]

Crat, I had a laugh to myself when I scrolled down to that last picture. I was thinking that many years from now, if those boots ended up in a second hand shop or on whatever the future equivalent of ebay is and someone finds that written inside them. The puzzled look on their face would be pretty funny.

[Aries]

After a lot of wear, gave my boondockers some dubbin treatment. Only the vamp and counter for now.

[beatle]

Just received these - boots of my dreams , Flathead SKB-30D - the deerskin engineer boots...they are one size too big for me - so have to re-order and I'm sure there's somebody who will give these a home...

 

http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php/topic/132925-flathead-engineer-boots-fresh-in-beatles-thrift-store/

 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Finally got me some Yuketen.

 

Maine Guide Buccaneers. Simply amazing boots! I am a happy man

 

Edited November 6, 2013 by beautiful_FrEaK

[cutt4210]

Finally got me some Yuketen.

 

Maine Guide Buccaneers. Simply amazing boots! I am a happy man

 

 

I really like these... Nice shit man...

Edited November 6, 2013 by cutt4210

[lance]

dr_do0m - so sorry I negd you by mistake using a tablet - great job with the refurb

[volvo240thebest]

Nice one BF! Great boots

[thinker0217]

The Munson Iron Rangers by Red Wing are mouth-watering!

 

I always want a pair of boots built on the Munson last because I really like the wider toe box and always want to experience if it is really that comfortable. Currently, there are still several boot-makers using the Munson last to build shoes, for example, Russell Moccasin, Corcoran and Matterhorn, Chippewa (for L.L.Bean), and so on.  

 

Unfortunately, the Munson Iron Rangers are still Japan-limited now. Perhaps they will be launched in the Easter Asia and European market in the future.  

 

 

 

 

All pictures from 2nd Magazine 

[onehundy]

Can anyone link me to a site to buy a pair of redwing 2268 online besides on the bay?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

http://www.redwing-berlin.de/artikeldetails/kategorie/shoes-engineer-pecos/artikel/2268-engineer.html?gclid=CM2_xdfX1boCFQ1L3godnG0ABQ

 

http://www.cowboystiefel-shop.de/?we_objectID=328123

Edited November 8, 2013 by beautiful_FrEaK

[fre-co]

The Munson Iron Rangers by Red Wing are mouth-watering!

 

I always want a pair of boots built on the Munson last because I really like the wider toe box and always want to experience if it is really that comfortable. Currently, there are still several boot-makers using the Munson last to build shoes, for example, Russell Moccasin, Corcoran and Matterhorn, Chippewa (for L.L.Bean), and so on.  

 

Unfortunately, the Munson Iron Rangers are still Japan-limited now. Perhaps they will be launched in the Easter Asia and European market in the future.  

 

All pictures from 2nd Magazine 

The munson last is great, my custom russells are on the munson last. They are so much roomier than the standard last. as quoted they hug your heel and arch with a roomy toebox. quite different to anyof my other boots

[onehundy]

How do the 2268's fit compare to say alden barrie last or lone wolf engineers?

 

thanks

[devilish]

I was seriously tempted to buy a pair of the Cabourn collab boots that Lofgren had for sale. They are built on the Munson last and in the sand colored rough out/suede were especially nice. Unfortunately I think that the largest Japanese size would have just been a tiny bit too small. I really hope they bring the Munson range to the US and make it in all the leathers that they currently use on the normal Iron Rangers.

[tod]

Anyone know where to buy Toys McCoys, specifically the black Surveyor boot?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/vintage/tma1315-13fw/

 

or what size do you need? you might find them also from other shops on Rakuten

[thinker0217]

I was seriously tempted to buy a pair of the Cabourn collab boots that Lofgren had for sale. They are built on the Munson last and in the sand colored rough out/suede were especially nice. Unfortunately I think that the largest Japanese size would have just been a tiny bit too small. I really hope they bring the Munson range to the US and make it in all the leathers that they currently use on the normal Iron Rangers.

 Check this website: http://shop.doubleselect.com/brands/red-wing/nigel-cabourn-for-red-wing-hawthorne.html

Just got my pair from there. 

[tod]

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/vintage/tma1315-13fw/

 

or what size do you need? you might find them also from other shops on Rakuten

 

Thanks, I did find that listing after posting here, but they do not have my size (10 US).  Also, I was hoping not to have to order a pair all the way from Japan. (I am in the US.)

 

I have never actually seen Toys McCoy boots in person.  Can anyone testify to the quality?  Or sizing?  Or how the leather wears over a few years?  They certainly look really cool, and I think the shape of the boot (narrow heel, wide in the toe area) would work for me.

[Aries]

Just arrived in the post, StyleForum MTO.

 

Sized 10.5 for my left foot, 10 for my right; fits like a glove.

[ThinFinn]

thought today was a good to walk my horses, so why not share some pics with you guys!

better ones to follow!...

[thinker0217]

ThinFinn,

Beautiful boots & nice photos 

[fre-co]

saddle soap, saphir renovatur and greased my natural cxl White's nomads - here they are in action.

 

[smittybat]

saddle soap, saphir renovatur and greased my natural cxl White's nomads - here they are in action.

 

 

I'd love to see more photos.  I got a pair recently and have been loving them so far.

[Aries]

Decided to finish dubbin my boondockers, now completely covered and ready for the wet!