Shoes that look better with age...

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

My only crit is superficial - moccasin shoes or boots, like polo shirts or certain other categories  - constitute a certain sort of look, and that look doesn’t appeal to me almost as a rule no matter how nicely executed. 

[Broark]

Venturing back to my Russell musings, seems that they have two Fishing Oxford makeups pre-orders running through Stitchdown.
Not generally a fan of the publication, but the tan Laramie suede version is calling my name.
Still not sure why these are $650, but easier to validate mentally when broken down in 2 50% payments I guess.
Debating between 11.5E and 12D currently.

[cameosis]

another batch of vintage purchases after i’ve been quiet for a few years:

tricker’s »tramper« model, pebble grain, whiskey/tan, uk size 08,5 (veldtschoen construction), made for westmorland, 1980s

Edited October 13 by cameosis

[cameosis]

bataille’s »m-1945« model, roughout, nature/tan, eu size 42,0, made for the french army (unissued stock), 1952

https://www.societe.com/etablissement/bataille-et-cie-60192003600014.html

Edited October 13 by cameosis

[cameosis]

k (kendal) shoe’s »british army parade oxfords« model, calf, brown, uk size 08,0, 1980s

https://www.cumbria-industries.org.uk/a-z-of-industries/footwear/k-shoes/

[cameosis]

red wing shoes’ »0213« model, cow, oxblood, na size 09,0, limited edition, 2010

been looking for these for 13 years, found a pair in my size on poshmark and now awaiting delivery to germany.

[HGS]

Allen Edmonds Neumok 2.0. Picked these up in 2017 and still going strong, resoled via AE recrafting service after a year with Dainite sole which still looks almost new after many, many miles.  These are probably the most perfect business casual shoe for my purposes.    I believe this is their kudu leather which I like a lot for this shoe, but it does not hide scratches or tears well (see toe of left shoe).

 

[mlwdp]

Been to two Allen Edmonds stores.  Customer service is top notch and they got great shoe trees.

[sensy]

Got a pair of jodhpurs from kings_boots_cn on Instagram today. They're very nice imo and the fit is great for my short and wide hobbit feet. 

 

Edited October 18 by sensy

[itschrisb]

I just picked up these custom Wesco Johannes off eBay for a killer deal. Looking forward to see how the rough out wears in!

[spidereye]

On 9/26/2023 at 11:05 PM, mlwdp said:

 

Tnx man for the info (⁠•⁠ ⁠▽⁠ ⁠•⁠;⁠)

[shredwin_206]

[mlwdp]

After a polishing with colonil.

[Broark]

Good mail day yesterday for my birthday, two pairs I had been considering for awhile.
Paraboot Reims in lisse cafe. Purchased at 50% discount from a shop in the EU.
Color in the first photo is the most accurate, they have a tendency to have a purple / color 8 appearance in some lighting.



Limmer Lightweights, shout out to Duke for suggesting these when I had been considering a Japanese brand that I wasn't sure about for sizing.
I placed the order for these back at the beginning of October, unfortunate timing as they were just leaving to visit the factory in Germany that produces them.
While I'm not a serious hiker whatsoever, I was wanting one pair of shoes I can take for our travels to London / the EU this winter that will take a serious beating.
Being a size 11.5/12 it's difficult to pack any shoes in my luggage while traveling, so these will be my travel companions.

[MJF9]

@Broark and a Happy Birthday to you Austin 🎂

[julian-wolf]

Really excited to hear your impressions on the Limmer boots; I’ve been admiring those as a possibility for a long time

[Broark]

2 minutes ago, MJF9 said:

@Broark and a Happy Birthday to you Austin 🎂

Thanks Michael!
 

1 minute ago, julian-wolf said:

Really excited to hear your impressions on the Limmer boots; I’ve been admiring those as a possibility for a long time

Given your hiking experience I was anticipating this!
Initial impressions are that the finishing is really well done, just testing out some different socks to make sure the size is correct.
They feel very comfortable off the bat, the leather also smells nice oddly enough?

[Geeman]

Happy Birthday and thoughts on the PB loafers?

I've been considering these and some classic penny loafers (my style is a bit more Ivy than repro /workwear)  but the think that puts me off is what socks should you wear with loafers 🤔

 

[MJF9]

^ white socks Gee!!

[Broark]

@Geeman thanks!
I had my eye on the Reims for awhile, just couldn't ever find a pair on sale in the color I wanted until now.
I've never worn loafers before so this will be a first for me. I think I could even get away with wearing these without socks.
Without socks they feel a little loose on the heel, but maybe once the insole molds to my feet a little more they will be better.
The sole is pretty pliable and they aren't very stiff out of the box, I really wasn't sure how leather soled loafers would hold up so this was a happy medium.
Could always opt for some Alden loafers for something more Ivy!

[Geeman]

32 minutes ago, MJF9 said:

^ white socks Gee!!

It's an option but for more formal look the sock should match the trousers 

[julian-wolf]

For a more formal look you shouldn’t be wearing Paraboots…

[MJF9]

37 minutes ago, Geeman said:

It's an option but for more formal look the sock should match the trousers 

Choices choices... Ivy 'formal' style with white socks looks ok... loafers slimmer tho..

[Maynard Friedman]

[Thanks_M8]

@Broark happy belated birthday

Do you know which company makes the limmer boots? They look lots like welted meindl or lowa hiking boots.

[Broark]

@Thanks_M8 Thank you!
And good eye, they are made by Meindl, however they also offer a MiUSA model that's only available for purchase by visiting their store in person in New Hampshire.

[Maynard Friedman]

Happy belated birthday @Broark, I hope you had a wonderful day.

[Geeman]

10 hours ago, julian-wolf said:

For a more formal look you shouldn’t be wearing Paraboots…

I was referring to the more classic loafers I mentioned 

[mpukas]

Peter Limmer has been making hiking boots in New Hampshire since about 1950. I've been hearing about their boots for 30+ years, but never looked into getting a pair for myself. 

https://limmerboots.com/pages/our-story 

[MJF9]

Gave my Alden  - 379x military last - a little polish... cordovan creasing nicely