High Fashion Mountaineering Boots...

[doctorgnar]

I'm guessing you're not from boston

You obviously aren't either if you think 30 is cold.

[moykky]

^^ Hehe, come to Finland. It's been cold!

What is the reference point(s) in Fahrenheit scale? Like in Celsius 0 is where water freezes and 100 is where it boils (in normal atmospheric pressure)...

[telluride11]

You obviously aren't either if you think 30 is cold.

actually from montreal where it stays about 50 degrees colder.. but boston winters are worse than anything i've ever experienced up north. spend a week there next january.. actually dont, i wouldnt wish a boston winter on anyone

[ericdw]

couple people asked for fit pics... wore them around for a full day the first time yesterday. they don't feel clunky, not sure if they look too big for my feet or not...

i guess that's a pretty bad angle to judge from...

[dandandan]

what did you end up treating them with?

[ericdw]

nothin yet. gonna go to my camping store, but been sick so i haven't gotten there.

[poopslush]

super nice boots, looks like its time to get some looser denim though

[the_state]

super nice boots, looks like its time to get some looser denim though

i was just gonna say the same thing... you can't swag them shits with skinny jeans.

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

super nice boots, looks like its time to get some looser denim though

Beg to differ. It's just a matter of how it's done. But no doubt those would look sick with some looser denim, or better yet a blue/charcol cotten or wool pant

[ericdw]

i was just gonna say the same thing... you can't swag them shits with skinny jeans.

yeah i know, realized that after i left the house.

Beg to differ. It's just a matter of how it's done.

enlighten me please

[mlproject]

jeans look fine. then again i grew up around punks/skins. used to big boots, small jeans.

[poopslush]

cuff em if youre gonna wear slimmer jeans with them. also once they break in and soften up some they will not look as bulky and rigid.

[.jacob]

Just pulled the trigger on these after 4 months of waiting/deliberating/wanting.

Real deal safari boots. Cape buffalo uppers, impala liner, hd stitching.

[moykky]

jeans look fine. then again i grew up around punks/skins. used to big boots, small jeans.

Second to that.

[mlproject]

gotta woof @ those boots .jacob

[ericdw]

i know we've debated the virtues of buying used boots, but these are a good find

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vtg-DANNER-Leather-Mountain-Light-II-Hiking-Boots-8_W0QQitemZ150328340118QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Men_s_Shoes?hash=item150328340118&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

especially if they stay that low

[hommedeguerre]

So I'm thinking of picking up a pair of these:

... to wear for the few remaining weeks of snowy and icy weather in the Northeast U.S. Has anyone worn them (or the Quoddys) on icy and snowy sidewalks? How do they perform?

I love the way they look, but I imagine myself slipping and sliding all over New England.

Who makes those and where can I get them? Also, anyone know anything about these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=200313971684

a.s.

[superBobo]

^^Know, as? They are obviously made by the orginal Gokey, famous for their quality hunting, and snake proof, boots (ask cheep). Orvis bought them, and the quality (and styling) went down hill.

Probably great boots.

[hommedeguerre]

Thanks! And the ones pictured above are by who? Sorry for the n00bness

a.s.

[mpcec]

Rogues Gallery I believe.

[vamks]

thought the rogues were black?

[hommedeguerre]

Yeah, the rogues were black only...that's why I want to know where that pic came from. Anyone?

a.s.

[mpcec]

The construction and sole looks literally identical to the Rogues Gallery. The branding on the brown pair is different though. HdG you should just PM the dude who linked the picture...its from revolve clothing but I couldn't find it on the site.

E: Just to finalize the matter:

(from Robin's sale thread on StyleForum)

[hommedeguerre]

THANKS!

a.s.

[Eccles]

So after nearly six months and a £60 UK customs charge my Russells finally arrived the other day

(excuse shitty borrowed digi cam)

and they are as impressively constructed as expected

when my feet slip inside it really does feel molded to my foot

but to my dismay when I walk my heels slip halfway up the backstay

despite the foot tracing and measurements they do not fit!

gonna have a cobbler fit another eyelet if that don't work

back they go

nice knowing you boots if only for a short while...

[ericdw]

oh man, that sucks. and the customs charge too? brutal

what model are they? some kind of chukka?

[vamks]

yeah, ouch bro, i feel for you. I hope that doesn't happen when I order.

[doctorgnar]

So after nearly six months and a £60 UK customs charge my Russells finally arrived the other day

(excuse shitty borrowed digi cam)

and they are as impressively constructed as expected

when my feet slip inside it really does feel molded to my foot

but to my dismay when I walk my heels slip halfway up the backstay

despite the foot tracing and measurements they do not fit!

gonna have a cobbler fit another eyelet if that don't work

back they go

nice knowing you boots if only for a short while...

That's a bummer, but I don't think you'd have to send them back. You should be able to stick some foam inserts in the heel cup to sort this problem out easy. I don't see why you'd need another eyelet either. There are lots of cheap heel inserts/liners/cushions/pads, etc. out there. This is a common problem, one that would be hard to fix with a repair, but is easy to fix yourself.

Anyway here's a story - I had a pair of Safari boots resoled by RM recently and one of the soles was trimmed way narrower than the other. RM was super cool about it, I sent them back and they put a new sole on the offending boot, sent them back quick with no charge.

I got them back, and this time they trimmed the sole way too wide. Fortunately, I didn't need to send them back to get it fixed again - had a cobbler in the city do it cheap and easy. He did a great job, and showed me a pair of old Red Wings he had just put a new Christy sole on, they looked perfect. He laughed at RMs job on my safari boots, like "Who did this?"

I don't know what the deal is with the resoling/repair operation over there, but I probably won't take my chances again. Luckily, I live in NYC, where there is a skilled cobbler in every neighborhood that will do as good, if not, better jobs in a day for less.

[champagne_bubblebath]

via highsnob..

[Eccles]

Thanks for the concern gentlemen

I am away from home for a few weeks so will check out your suggestions when get back doc

there are a few reliable cobblers in my city I'll see what they have to say about it

In every other respect they are stunning and I'm pleased with how they turned out