Custom/Resoled Boots

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Aries,

Thank you. I would be happy to work on your boots. Email me some pictures so we could discuss the details. [email protected].

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Road Champs resole w/ Biltrite halfsole & heel.

[Aries]

Awesome thanks Brian! They're not in dire straits yet (my boots), but expect me to be in contact in a few months.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

After reconstructing so many vintage engineer boots over the years, I always thought to myself when I make my very own engineer boots they will definitely have a very sharp cornered vamp. In my opinion, it makes a boot look more rugged. The triple stitch just tops it off. (The leather used on this sample is a brown latigo that I slightly hand dyed black just for experimental purposes)

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Lasting the counter with nothing other than brass tacks. I always have the cobbler in mind who will one day resole these boots in the future. I want to leave a good impression of what Role Club quality is all about. I will do my best to be second to none. Wear'Em With Pride.

[stingray1381]

So awesome. 

[mpukas]

very awesome

[BrianTheBootmaker]

^Thank you.

There are certain steps I would choose machine made over handmade, but hand-welting is a step in my opinion that should never be skipped. "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Inspecting the shafts alignment before lasting the counter. You use one knee for the height of heel. This quick inspection was used by my teacher when he had to last 75 pairs a day. My hats off to his hard work.

This is the black CXL horshide.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

"Wear'Em with Pride." -Role Club

[Aries]

Magnificent.

[501XX4EVER]

"Wear'Em with Pride." -Role Club

 

[edmond]

brian whats the diff between dr sole and vibram?

[BrianTheBootmaker]

^ Tbh the only difference is the brand. I have resoled boots with both and they both tend to wear out the same time.

Before and after shaping the heel.

Edited September 1, 2014 by BrianTheBootmaker

[edmond]

thanks brian anyway which is cheaper? vibram or dr sole?

[rayw44]

Ed didn't you say you hate Dr. Sole just a few weeks back? Why the sudden interest?

[edmond]

still hate em im just curious why brian uses them

[BrianTheBootmaker]

^There is nothing wrong with them in my opinion.

When I worked on vintage Chippewa & Sears engineer boots I always thought it was COOL how they put a small double capped rivet to keep the buckle in place. This little guy will age well with the brass roller buckle.

[edmond]

alright brian. are they alot cheaper ?

[BrianTheBootmaker]

^ Contact Lin. He will be happy to help you.

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Alden chukka boot resole w/ Biltrite Halfsoles and Catspaw heels. By Role Club

[aho]

Brian, the engineer's you posted are perfect! Looking forward to the release, unfortunately I don't have the funds to order however...

 

http://instagram.com/p/slVuzNoEbU/?modal=true

Edited September 6, 2014 by aho

[Aries]

I don't even remotely understand the attraction of engineer boots (to each his own), yet my eyes still bulge at that particular pair due to sheer quality.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Santa Rosa engineer boots resoled with RC Halfsoles & heels, relasted on 0-200 flat toe last, and replaced entire shaft. By Role Club

[BrianTheBootmaker]

@Aho thank you! I look forward to someday making you a pair of bespoke engineer boots.

@aries thank you!

[edmond]

brian how much is a pair?

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Chippewa engineer boots resoled with RC halfsoles & heels, relasted on 0-200 flat toe last, installed new instep strap. By Role Club

[BrianTheBootmaker]

40's Chippewa engineer boots resoled and relasted on a modified Chipp shoelast. By Role Club

[jstavrin]

thanks brian anyway which is cheaper? vibram or dr sole?

 

What don't you like about Dr. Sole? I semi-recently had Baker resole/rebuild my SDs with them, and they've been holding up fine. 

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Redwing engineer boots resoled with RC halfsoles/heels & replaced roller buckles. By Role Club

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Chippewa engineer boots resoled with RC halfsoles/heels & relasted on the 0-200 flat toe last by Role Club