Shoes that look better with age...

[tod]

With regard to block or curved heels, and lowered or high heels, it is clearly to each his own.  I am very much a fan of both block and lowered heels, on White's and Vibergs.  The higher heels make me feel like I am walking on stilts, and that I am constantly banging my heel hard every time I take a step.  The lowered helps with both feelings.  A curved heel would help with the latter, but as my wife and daughter both said independently when I had a pair of White's with curved heels to try on:  "are those ladies' boots?"  Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[Cucoo]

I never would've thought of cuban heels as a strictly feminine heel style.

[volvo240thebest]

my wife thinks there's something vaguely gay in the heels of my white's too, but I don't care what she says about clothes anymore...

Edited December 2, 2016 by volvo240thebest

[Cucoo]

Yeah, SO gay

 

 

[Rob060]

I don't think I've ever had anyone say my boots were feminine, at least not openly. I've had a couple people think they were cowboy boots though.

Edited December 2, 2016 by Rob060

[mikecch]

The Empire strikes back.

Some English goodness - Alfred Sargent Hannover boots:

[Iron Horse]

Maybe some of these ladies' critiques about the heels might just be them feeling threatened because you have nicer shoes than them.

[Geeman]

How do the Alfred Sargent compare to Trickers? Worth the extra money?

[mikecch]

How do the Alfred Sargent compare to Trickers? Worth the extra money?

 

The pricing is similar, I think? Most British shops sell either for around 350 pounds.

 

I think AS Hannover has some nice little details that Tricker's Stow doesn't have, but overall the build quality is similar.

AS's scotch grain leather is a bit oilier than Tricker's - which is great!

So far, I wouldn't definitely recommend one over the other. Will put up a proper review next week

[Geeman]

Look forward to the review, I'd always assumed AS was more expensive. I may have been getting confused with Edward Green!

[mikecch]

^ Photos and impression up on the blog:

https://indigoshrimp.wordpress.com/2016/12/05/alfred-sargent-hannover-boots-review/

 

 

Otherwise please enjoy my pulling of pants:

[garden gnomes in space]

What's the word on Truman? I've been out of the game for a while...Seems like Whites x Viberg x Oak Street styling? How does the build compare? Not buying, just interested

 

In other news, my daily beater White's' pull tab finally ripped off. 4 years going strong and they haven't even seen a heel replacement. Craziest quabaug and vibram soles I've owned, I've had other pairs wear down at 20x the rate, and I wear these at least 2/3 of the year...

i have no idea who they are, how long they have been around but I did handle a pair at Standard and Strange the other day.  Very nice looking boots, seem well made.  I would say the construction is generally on par or cleaner than Viberg, but the only Vibergs I have seen are the garbage they spammed out at the peak of their popularity when the QC dept seemed to go on vacation.  They are not as heavy as the Boondockers I have seen, but they are heavier than my pair of Alden dainty ballet slippers for him Indy's.  The waxed flesh leather they used is teh shit though.  I will get this leather the next time I get a new pair of boots for sure

Edited December 5, 2016 by garden gnomes in space

[ALB]

Oh, nice socks, mikecch. Brand?

 

Truman are pretty popular on /r/goodyearwelt and seemed to be generally well liked and regarded. However, they're expanding and apparently are experiencing some growing pains along with it (QC issues). 

[Broark]

I haven't handled or seen Truman boots in person, but my only complaint is that almost all of their boots seem very pointed (almost exactly like the Viberg 2030 last which I can't stand). Some of them aren't quite so flat and elongated, but compared to my Viberg 2045 Boondockers most of them would be considered a lot more narrow in the toe.

Now I will say that their derby looks nice, and I might consider a pair next spring/summer.

What I really want is a pair of Viberg 145 oxfords, but those seem to be impossible to find lately outside the Japanese market. And they don't usually make size 11.5 or 12 for those stores. 

[mikecch]

What's the word on Truman? I've been out of the game for a while...Seems like Whites x Viberg x Oak Street styling? How does the build compare? Not buying, just interested

 

I wrote a review for their boot a couple of months ago:

https://indigoshrimp.wordpress.com/2016/10/05/truman-boot-co-custom-boots-review/

 

Oh, nice socks, mikecch. Brand?

 

Thanks! White Mountaineering.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Sorry aho, I never got back to you!

 

Well, I’m not so experienced with boots like Mike for example or the other folks here. I can only tell that I really like the waxed flesh they use, the construction is very clean, the boots are heavy but they are damn comfy from the get-to. No breaking-in period required. I could wear them the whole day without any problems like bruises or fatigue feet.

 

They do have a similar style like Viberg but you don’t pay the price for the name.

And they do look pointier on pictures than they in reality. In fact, when you look at them from the top they are quite bulky and wide. My WW2 Impressions Boondockers are much pointier.

 

One thing you have to take in mind: they have a very small instep making it hard to get into the boots.

[volvo240thebest]

I really want a pair of engineers made out of that very same leather. the trumans look to be extremely well made. Not a fan of pointy boots otherwise I'd jump on it.

[elmcitizen]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a boot similar to the Santa Rosa Fillmore? Looking for something in grey, suede preferred. Basically something to wear at work (business casual) and out and about with jeans. Not looking for true, over the ankle boots, as they never feel quite comfortable.

Boot in question:

Edited December 5, 2016 by elmcitizen

[edmond]

Redwing or better wesco

[elmcitizen]

Redwing or better wesco

 

 

Do you have a specific model? I don't remember seeing anything from RW similar?

[volvo240thebest]

I think the red wing model you're after is the romeo but it may be discontinued. and I think the santa rosa model looks quite a bit cooler.

[mikecch]

Being Australian and growing up with elastic sided paddock boots, these American below ankle versions never look quite right...

Maybe they look better on the feet?

[elmcitizen]

I'd be open so some oxfords as well, doesn't need to be a slip-on. Just looking for a grey, maybe black...

 

I think the red wing model you're after is the romeo but it may be discontinued. and I think the santa rosa model looks quite a bit cooler.

 

 

Thanks, I'll look and see what i out there.

 

 

Being Australian and growing up with elastic sided paddock boots, these American below ankle versions never look quite right...

Maybe they look better on the feet?

 

 

I wish boots felt comfortable but for some reason my heel always is uncomfortable in boots. I've tried multiple brands with no success.

[chicote]

A bit late, and also not the greatest picture, but here is my shoddy contribution to the Truman pointedness debate:

 

 

These are size 8.5, one half size down from my normal, with a structured toe. I actually find them rounder than I expected—not bulbous, like my Iron Rangers, but also not overly slimmed down like, for example, Vibergs on the 2030 last. They're really comfortable and well-designed—like others have mentioned, there was practically no break-in period, and the tight instep is a welcome accommodation for slim ankles. Plus the leather is great! That's all I've got for now.

[mikecch]

Toe on my Truman, unstructured:

Edited December 6, 2016 by mikecch

[Broark]

I will say those Truman's that Chicote has aren't nearly as pointy as some of the others I have seen.

Could be the structured toe that gives it a bit more shape. Nice boots!

[Rob060]

got my midsoles cleaned up with a toothbrush and some saddle soap.

[oomslokop]

bagus from sagara indonesia found a collection of vintage o'sullivan heels in an old warehouse in the us. pretty cool story (if you read indonesian) and cool pics of the heels in any case.

[rayw44]

That single white half sole from O'Sullivan is pretty rare that Bagus found. I didn't even know they existed in that color.

[tod]

Anyone here ever order boots from Last and Loom (New Zealand)?  If so, any feedback -- esp on sizing, fit & feel, etc..?