Shoes that look better with age...

[bradl]

Love the evolution of that natural sole. Have held up marvellously over that time period. Mine are already dude for a resole after 7 months...

[fre-co]

Wesco Packers on jobmaster last. Had these about 6 months, still pretty tight and feel shorter than White's in the same size. Considered selling them but I do love them so....

You can see the gear change scuff on the left boot.

[garden gnomes in space]

Fre-co, got any pics of the soles that are being resoled for those of us (me) with a worn sole fetish?

[BrownMetallic]

Viberg Sample Sale @NYC: 'Tho best make-ups [on my size] were mostly gone by closing time, Friday, i was fortunate to snag a 2-tone Country Derby Brown Waxed Flesh__CommandoSole on an old "mountain last", as per Brett

 

Swung by again Sunday & came away w/ Derby Shoe English Tan Latigo__ 1035 last on Dainite  ... & some quirky olive-greenish Bison Boot:__ 110?? on white Vibram Silvato, like Christys***WARNING: Steeze, not for every1 on this particular one-off.

 

Pardon the iPhone pix. Will get decent shots later:

 

 

Edited June 15, 2015 by BrownMetallic

[edmond]

get me a pair bro.. size 9us

[Megatron1505]

Oh hell yes....new Wesco olive burlap oxfords.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[fre-co]

Not sure about those to be honest Mega... something is throwing it off. Maybe the green edge looks too clean or the lack of midsole up front..?

[mpukas]

Baller Mega, baller. Must see fit pics. Anxious to see them age a bit. 

[Megatron1505]

I think they will wear in really nicely, the lack of front midsole doesn't bother me too much and they feel much more substantial than my old White's oxfords, which were no light shoe themselves. I really wanted an LTT oxford this time and prefer a fuller toe box than the Viberg alternative.

[fre-co]

As long as you like them, that is all that matters. Will be interested to see how that leather wears in

[Megatron1505]

Yeh man, viva personal taste. Although most of us dress pretty identically to the uninitiated 

[garden gnomes in space]

construction looks so much cleaner than the Whites/Bakers Oxfords.  Like night and day

[edmond]

i want one in rough out those wescos are damn comfy

[BrownMetallic]

get me a pair bro.. size 9us

sorry bro, too late ... shudda pmed on or before the 12th__ last sale day was 14th__ wudve hooked you up, no prob 

[edmond]

[kss447]

These aren't heavy duty boots, but i figured i would post them anyway! I just got my new Yuketen Sami moccasins in last week. Ordered through Yuketen's MTO program, which allowed me to get split sizes for my differently sized feet! My best fitting pair of shoes yet.

Can't wait to see how these age, they are made out of Horween's Tan Latigo.

Yuketen has the coolest shoe bags. Looks like the tag is made out of red waxed flesh, which is pretty cool.

[Megatron1505]

They look super comfortable, and it isn't all about heavy boots in this thread man. There was a time when English bench made shoes dominated this thread, and even though they aren't really my thing I do kind of miss those days as they were very educational.

[fre-co]

yep those are pretty legit

[Megatron1505]

Wesco Oxford fit pics.....

 

 

 

 

[Iron Horse]

Got a resole on my 875s done by Dr. Sole with his Cushion Wanderer:

 

 

[mpukas]

After much deliberation, I've decided to sell my Chippewa 6" Service Boots in Crazy Horse. I really do like the boots, they are just not wide enough in the forefoot for me. About 20+/- days of wear. Following the clicky in my sig for price. Cheers! mpp 

 

[mpukas]

I'm also selling this pair of Russell Moccasin Joe's PH Safari 7" boots. I bought them used form Russell's eBay store, and didn't wear them. Following the clicky in my sig for price. Cheers! mpp 

 

[Max Power]

Got these for over 70% off:

I've been loking for some trickers a while and even if they're not 100% my cup of tea, the offer was to good to pass it by (and they're office shoes).

[BrownMetallic]

Fit photo of my most unVIBERG-like 1 of a kind 'bergs. Quite frankly, 'not sure if I can actually pull off this somewhat retro vibe @1st glance, but I really liked the uniqueness of the make up & noticed how well they were made__ upon close inspection.

Chances of snagging a pair of service boots make up that appeal to me will always be out there, but [these] will never be made, ever.

As mentioned in initial post, 'particular steeze is not for every1. I like trying/discovering stuff. 'Seem to go well w/ more repro cuts, IMO ... will post waywt when ableðŸ˜

Edited June 28, 2015 by BrownMetallic

[UkeNo]

These are sadly too small for me; Last and Loom 'The Boot'

Handmade in New Zeland - Brass wire screw construction is very nice as is the full grain hide and Raw Cord sole. Really Sorry the i sized them incorrectly



For Sale: Here

 

Thanks

Edited June 28, 2015 by UkeNo

[Coolguyzack]

I've been a fan of my rainbow moccashoes but those are made with crappy leather and with crappy construction. I'm looking for their replacement for a comfy, casual, and bitchin everyday shoe. 

 

So I'm thinking of starting a "These Shoe" fund for these shoes:

 

 

http://www.yuketen.com/shop/sports-chukka-flesh-out-peanut

 

Are their crepe soles worth it? I feel like it'd feel a lot better on the feet than the flat vibram stuff, but it also says to avoid petroleum based products as they might dissolve. I don't really want to be changing shoes to go to the gas station or anything.

 

But I'm really a fan of casual leather shoes or boots in this vein if anyone has different or better suggestions.

Edited June 28, 2015 by Coolguyzack

[Geeman]

Crepe soles are the future :-)

[FLDenim211]

Crepe soles are comfy.

[canucklehead]

Hey, I'm needing suggestions. I'm looking for some new boots that are black and can take a good shine. A bit dressier - less vintage. I found something close to what I'm looking for from RL but their prices are ridiculous for the quality and I think I can find something better for less money from a company that specializes in shoes/boots. Any suggestions. I've included a photo showing the RL boots.

 

Thanks.

[Geeman]

Beeswax Wallabees, love these. Super comfortable crepe soles. Every wear gives the beeswax a little more character

Edited July 1, 2015 by Geeman