Shoes that look better with age...

[Maynard Friedman]

I like those boots Hog, have you moved yet?

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[edmond]

just copped a paraboot chambord..

[garden gnomes in space]

i never had an issue with the christy becoming squishy.  Dirty yes, but squishy no.  I have them on two pairs of shoes at the moment.  They are acceptable on concrete in the rain but anything else, like grass or whatever forget about it.  I greatly prefer the christy to the 2021.  The 2021 is too thick, but its comfortable.  

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[garden gnomes in space]

i actually like those.  the color would be a difficult one for me to pull off though I think.  

[oomslokop]

very nice. could be an alternative to this one i've been ogling: http://www.hickorees.com/brand/phigvel/product/service-shoes-russet

 

do you know how much the orgueils go for, hogg? 

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[Megatron1505]

Gotta be honest, I'm not a fan. What would you wear them with?

[oomslokop]

i reckon they'd easily replace my repettos:

 

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[tod]

/\ I dunno Gav! 

 

... but ... 

 

check this out - 

 

 

Taken from here; http://fleshfoot.blogspot.co.uk/

 

Not saying that they would.. but if they evolved like this, then i think yes, not bad.

 

Yeah, that's a different story!  When I saw the first post I thought, I like the shape and build but that color's whacky.  But with some wear, very nice, who would've thought...

[Megatron1505]

When new they have the colour of baby shit 😜

[volvo240thebest]

Yeah you wear those funny looking 500$ shoes for a few years and then when they're too worn and ready to be thrown away they almost start to look good. Brilliant!!! Ahah!

Edited October 15, 2014 by volvo240thebest

[Maynard Friedman]

True Volvo, which means they definitely belong in this thread!

EDIT: in fairness Rodeo Bill had a beautiful pair of untanned natural leather Tender boots, which evolved extremely well. Check the Tender thread for details and photos. I think they may have been made by William Lennon.

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[patrick_b]

Alden color 8 Perforated Cap Toe boot update. 2+ years old after a bit of cleaning this weekend.

 

 

 

[tmadd]

Those are killer!

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[edmond]

i got armorthread initially when i got em but wore them off and swiched to ripples.. but fucking hideous now its got 2021 and i love em fucking comfortable like wearing a heavy new balance.

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[edmond]

both by vibram yea i love the 2021

[Cucoo]

These are the army roughouts, I'm pretty happy with them. They're about as nice as I expected for $150 or whatever they were early last year.

I can't see the new boondockers having $200 worth of improvements over these, at least based off the site pictures.

 

 

Inspired by your post I went looking around a bit and literally 5 minutes later I found these WW2 repro boots on eBay, new and only 95€, so I thought what the hell. I like them so far, god that last is comfortable.

 

Question: habit seems to be to smother them in beeswax or something comparable, is this just something that WW2 reenactors do because of authenticity or is it actually a good thing for rough out boots? I was only planning on spraying them with some leather protector for a start.

 

 

 

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[garden gnomes in space]

Ive had a pair of rough outs that I have not done shit to for a good 2 years, with the occasional brush off.   I think the only benefit would be for water repellent purposes.  

Edited October 17, 2014 by garden gnomes in space

[Megatron1505]

On the Vibram wedge sole debate, I will say that they are supremely comfortable. I'm currently looking for some boots with this exact sole (which I have previously slated  ) simply because I want some casual boots for walking to and from work and wearing all day. My SD's and Indy's are great, but they do get a little uncomfortable after a full day on my feet, all day, every day.

[ironheartfan123]

Alden color 8 Perforated Cap Toe boot update. 2+ years old after a bit of cleaning this weekend.

wow... just wow... 

 

did you treat them in any way?  what did you use for cleaning?

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[Megatron1505]

The Nicks are great, but the 3 month wait puts me off. I've been deliberating some engineer boots maybe, in the past I have been less than complimentary about Red Wings, but the wedge sole engineer boots look good and are reasonably priced.....hmmmm

 

Still looking to be honest mate 

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