Shoes that look better with age...

[LFC4ever]

I think I quite like the upturned toe of the hill boot - '88' last, pretty sure that's what the type 01 has been built on, certainly look that way - but I wonder how it'd do for regular tramping about town. Guess there's only one way to find out..

@ LFC4ever, good info mate! Have you been busy?

Sure have will post pictures in 6 weeks or so

[denimjunky]

Ive got the hill boot too. Id doubt its the same as the dundas....its a VERY upturned toe.

[LFC4ever]

Yes have asked WL for clarification on which last they used for the Dundas.

Previously they told me:

"Yes the Dundas boot does have a slightly turned up toe-end due to the last used for their style 01 - we could use the same last as this for you as Dundas do not have exclusivity to the last shape."

[SwedeAlex]

Hey guys!

I´m going to buy a new pair of boots, looking at a dressier pair. I got Alden Indy, Wolverine 1000 mile and a few more.

I´m eyeing either Crockett & Jones - Coniston (I got the Grasmere and they´re the same last).

Or Carmina Shell Cordovan - Model 861

Both pairs are pricey but I´d like some advice about what´s best value for my money...

Does anyone have any experience with Carmina? I have with CJ and they are SUPERquality!

[CrashTestBrummie]

Ive got the hill boot too. Id doubt its the same as the dundas....its a VERY upturned toe.

These.

But with a thicker sole and waxy 'normal' laces instead of leather (less likely to come undone if walking any distance, in my experience).

Hey guys!

I´m going to buy a new pair of boots, looking at a dressier pair. I got Alden Indy, Wolverine 1000 mile and a few more.

I´m eyeing either Crockett & Jones - Coniston (I got the Grasmere and they´re the same last).

Or Carmina Shell Cordovan - Model 861

Both pairs are pricey but I´d like some advice about what´s best value for my money...

Does anyone have any experience with Carmina? I have with CJ and they are SUPERquality!

Carmina look very nice, but possibly a little dainty for my own tastes.

I know a lot of people rave about their different models.

[SLAB]

in regards to sizing of the William Lennon boots; they advised me to go for size 8UK if wearing thick socks or size 7 for regular socks (that means sizing down half size because im a true 8.5US) They say the last of the 78N should be generous enough. Look at the construction of these puppies (steel toe tips and horse heels). Mine won't have the steel pins across the sole though, thats a bit too hard core, even for me

Treble Hobs 2 by SLAB13, on Flickr

[exaptavist]

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[LFC4ever]

The Dundas boots are produced on our semi-sprung last - the same last as the 78N is made on.

The hill boots are manufactured on the fully-sprung 88 shape last traditionally used for this kind of boot.

[BrownMetallic]

^you mean like the Derby Boots?

btw, 'not much of a leather-sole dude.

i've seen the more chunky, lug-type Vibram commando sole version on some of the boot models.

you think WL would take orders for a lower profile commando soles?... eg, Tricker's Malton Commando

Edited October 12, 2012 by BrownMetallic

[CrashTestBrummie]

^Drop them a line, they're very happy to answer queries.

Plus, and this is a big plus, MTO comes as standard as each pair is made individually...

[garden gnomes in space]

I would love that boot that Denimjunky posted, if the toe was not as upturned as it is.

[CrashTestBrummie]

It's the toe that I'm liking in particular, with those boots - something a little different to the usual stuff.

Would the boots level out a bit of time, you reckon?

[SLAB]

Received my repaired Indy's today back from the Shoehealer (only took a week!) I can honestly say Im very happy with the result.

Single leather midsole, dainite outersole and reshaped heels

this was the state they were in before

IMG_3610 by SLAB13, on Flickr

Shoehealers work

IMG_3616 by SLAB13, on Flickr

IMG_3617 by SLAB13, on Flickr

some close ups

IMG_3618 by SLAB13, on Flickr

IMG_3619 by SLAB13, on Flickr

IMG_3620 by SLAB13, on Flickr

[Megatron1505]

They look great SLAB.

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 8, 2015 by hoggreaser

[CrashTestBrummie]

Looking very good

[bestie]

whats with all the grief about dainite? are they inferior and crappy, or is it more of a personal preference.

they look kinda sweet, actually.

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 8, 2015 by hoggreaser

[ranonranonarat]

thanks for posting those pictures slab, job looks great not to mention the turn around time. will be looking to send my trickers for present boots to richard for a resole when the vibram moreflex soles (which i dislike) wear out.

[denimjunky]

Would the boots level out a bit of time, you reckon?

Prolly. Mine dont get any use just cause they arent my bag really. Too extreme toe for me.

Also, I left them back in Barcelona when moving back to Sweden.

And it makes sense dundas and the hill boot are not the same last. Just as I figured. They look a lot more like the 78TC.

Edited October 13, 2012 by denimjunky

[poiuytr]

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[CrashTestBrummie]

Looks like Bond has made the switch from Church's to Crockett & Jones in 'Skyfall':

And on a different note, I came across some new Loake shoes and they were actually marked as being 'made in India', so it looks as though they're not even being assembled here any more.

Shame, as Loake made some decent, sturdy shoes back in the day.

And I can't remember ever having seen K Shoes getting a mention on here (or elsewhere). I come across old models of theirs often, and they always seem to have stood the test of time very well. This pair below have only been conditioned, and look in great shape even without a polish:

And these English-made, denim Dr Martens definitely hit the mark...

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 8, 2015 by hoggreaser

[Crat]

Both pairs are pricey but I´d like some advice about what´s best value for my money...

Does anyone have any experience with Carmina? I have with CJ and they are SUPERquality!

I have Crocketts and Carminas in calf. Although Carmina has very nice lasts en some details that are only found on Crockett handgrades the leather of the uppers is far better on the Crocketts.

Compairing calf to cordovan is not really fair though. When going tor cordovan I'd peronally go for Alden.

[konadog]

despite loving my semi dress, i have them up in the supermarket...

[tony9588]

white's bounty hunter in dark brown, purchased few months ago, great boots!

[BrownMetallic]

btw, 'not much of a leather-sole dude.

i've seen the more chunky, lug-type Vibram commando sole version on some of the boot models.

you think WL would take orders for a lower profile commando soles?... eg, Tricker's Malton Commando

^Drop them a line, they're very happy to answer queries.

Plus, and this is a big plus, MTO comes as standard as each pair is made individually...

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tnx, mate!

'got my eyes on a commando-soled Tug Of War 268T or Derby boots.

Edited October 14, 2012 by BrownMetallic

[CrashTestBrummie]

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tnx, mate!

'got my eyes on a commando-soled Tug Of War 268T or Derby boots.

The 268T is the model I've been eyeing for some time, too...possibly in a light coloured waxed leather, though, with a triple leather sole...

[danisdead]

_{I just sold these but thought they deserved a place in this thread.}

Edited October 15, 2012 by danisdead

[itschrisb]

might not get much of a reply but can anyone recommend me a decent boot company/s for womens boots? Looking to get my gf a nice pair of boots.