Footwear to go with our jackets

[Blackadder]

Had enough now eBay tomorrow.....they beat me!!!! ****** jungle boots

I wonder if it is because the last does not work for you or the materials used by this particular maker. I had a pair of those jungle boots from surplus stores catalogue and I used to wear them to outdoor war games (wore the Magnum classic for indoor games). I put a thin insole in it and we would be playing in the woods treading thru mud the whole day. Only thing not working is driving. I had a sports car with very sensitive gas pedals that are narrow with almost zero spacing to the brake. I usually had to change to sneakers to drive.

 

[powerserge]

@powerserge s&s will have a second offering of the wesco waxed olive rough out engineers. Will you be pre ordering one?

I heard about them! Oh man they are very tempting and I think they look better this time around. Although I am trying not to make any new boot/shoe purchases this year so I unfortunately have to sit this one out. I still have my Flame Panda’s coming later this year (ordered last year) and those will probably be the only new boots this year.

 

[bn1966]

I wonder if it is because the last does not work for you or the materials used by this particular maker. I had a pair of those jungle boots from surplus stores catalogue and I used to wear them to outdoor war games (wore the Magnum classic for indoor games). I put a thin insole in it and we would be playing in the woods treading thru mud the whole day. Only thing not working is driving. I had a sports car with very sensitive gas pedals that are narrow with almost zero spacing to the brake. I usually had to change to sneakers to drive.

You may well be right about the last and materials, had a comment that they are the narrowest boots I’ve been seen in. Something wasn’t right even though they they appeared to fit well, a couple of people suggested they might not ‘break in’ as I would like, so after 5 days of torture I decided to cut my loses. They would have been no good for driving in, I’ve got a sports car & there would have been gas and pedal issues.

 

[red devil]

Is the engineer boot still the most iconic model from Role Club? Or is there something else worth looking at?

 

[Ayeteael]

Got notified my bad hat brothers boots are shipping from Korea. Hope they fit!

 

[Ayeteael]

Is the engineer boot still the most iconic model from Role Club? Or is there something else worth looking at?

I think so. His Underdogs and lace to toe boots are also popular. I’d recommend checking his Instagram for inspiration.

 

[TMP]

Red Wing 9197 postman boot. These were resoled by the previous owner with Vibram mini-lug soles and an added shank. Really comfy boots.

 

[powerserge]

Is the engineer boot still the most iconic model from Role Club? Or is there something else worth looking at?

I think so too, it seems to be his halo product. When it comes to engineers he’s one of best and his pattern is stellar. Now, everything else he makes looks phenomenal too. Anything you get him you would not be disappointed. My plan is to get engineers from him but also have thought about his lace to toe model

 

[jeo]

Motor gen 3. The most comfortable to wear engineer that i own. Last, size all perfect for me.
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Are those the 1200 model?

That's what I have and I'm with you man, they are by far the most comfortable boots I have.

 

[Jin431]

I heard about them! Oh man they are very tempting and I think they look better this time around. Although I am trying not to make any new boot/shoe purchases this year so I unfortunately have to sit this one out. I still have my Flame Panda’s coming later this year (ordered last year) and those will probably be the only new boots this year.

Got it! I was looking into the wescos and then I asked about clinch engineers (S&S will restock them by October) but good thing they are not able to preorder a pair my size so that will save me some money lol

Got notified my bad hat brothers boots are shipping from Korea. Hope they fit!
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You are on a roll, buddy! Those are beasts, looks like they will fight back! Happy break in!

Are those the 1200 model?

That's what I have and I'm with you man, they are by far the most comfortable boots I have.

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These are sweet looking! Is that a natural finish or brown?

 

[jeo]

These are sweet looking! Is that a natural finish or brown?

Brown. But they started dark brown like on the shaft and have progressively gotten lighter. Moto/r makes some seriously awesome boots.

 

[Jin431]

Brown. But they started dark brown like on the shaft and have progressively gotten lighter. Moto/r makes some seriously awesome boots.

GOt it! That's a nice pair! It's the leather things motor company right? Do they have a US based stockist? I'm looking for a brown pair as well. S&S said they won't restock the clinch engineer boots in my size so I'm looking at other options

 

[jeo]

@Jin431
Yup that’s them. I don’t think they have stores in the US that stock their products, but I’m not sure. Perhaps @dudewuttheheck or @Blackadder can confirm. I got mine from YA Japan. If you’re looking at them I would go for their newer engineer model. They look much better than mine IMO

 

[Blackadder]

Are those the 1200 model?

That's what I have and I'm with you man, they are by far the most comfortable boots I have.

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Same company different line. Yours are Moto, mine are the Motor line. My gen 3 are Horween CXL.
http://www.motostyle.jp/motor/motor.html
http://store-motostyle.jp/?pid=122592394
I also have the Dress Engineer
http://store-motostyle.jp/?pid=154241761
Motor Dress and MF Road Champ

 

[Turnip]

To go with the black Harrington, black Barbour Duke, black Strellson Winger coat...

 

[powerserge]

Got it! I was looking into the wescos and then I asked about clinch engineers (S&S will restock them by October) but good thing they are not able to preorder a pair my size so that will save me some money lol

The more I’ve looked into the new Wesco’s the more the skinny straps bother me. I just feel like the straps on the previous knuckle draggers looked better.
The clinch engineers are just on another level...not only in design but also price lol. I believe they were doing a preorder a few months back for them. Although I think the preorder was available only to previous Clinch customers and members of the SDP discord (more reason to join ). Interestingly enough they’re doing a natural colored leather opposed to the typical overdyed black and brown. This is the photo they were sending around, no mock ups available but it would be this leather.

 

[red devil]

The more I’ve looked into the new Wesco’s the more the skinny straps bother me. I just feel like the straps on the previous knuckle draggers looked better.
The clinch engineers are just on another level...not only in design but also price lol. I believe they were doing a preorder a few months back for them. Although I think the preorder was available only to previous Clinch customers and members of the SDP discord (more reason to join ). Interestingly enough they’re doing a natural colored leather opposed to the typical overdyed black and brown. This is the photo they were sending around, no mock ups available but it would be this leather.

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What does SDP stand for?

 

[powerserge]

What does SDP stand for?

Stitchdown Premium
Stitchdown is a footwear blog/website. If you subscribe to the premium membership, you get access to the discord sever (a bit chat room), giveaways, early access, and discounts. I think it’s well worth it and have really enjoyed it. @Ayeteael is also apart of it, and might be chime in his thoughts on it.

 

[Ayeteael]

Stitchdown Premium
Stitchdown is a footwear blog/website. If you subscribe to the premium membership, you get access to the discord sever (a bit chat room), giveaways, early access, and discounts. I think it’s well worth it and have really enjoyed it. @Ayeteael is also apart of it, and might be chime in his thoughts on it.

https://www.stitchdown.com/ provides editorial content on boots and shoes. if you join SDP ($50/year i think) you get access to their discord and other discounts, MTOs, and exclusives. It's how I got my Onderhouds. The people on the discord run the spectrum of diversity but are united in their love for boots and shoes. Ben, who runs stitchdown, is just a good dude and everyone else i've come across on the discord seem like good peeps. Lotta knowledge to glean from that hivemind.

 

[Jin431]

The more I’ve looked into the new Wesco’s the more the skinny straps bother me. I just feel like the straps on the previous knuckle draggers looked better.
The clinch engineers are just on another level...not only in design but also price lol. I believe they were doing a preorder a few months back for them. Although I think the preorder was available only to previous Clinch customers and members of the SDP discord (more reason to join ). Interestingly enough they’re doing a natural colored leather opposed to the typical overdyed black and brown. This is the photo they were sending around, no mock ups available but it would be this leather.

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Yes I was looking at a brown engineer so I thought might as well, good thing it didn't work out lol
They didn't order any boot my size (it's an unpopular size so they didn't preorder it) so that saved me some money too lol but I just messaged S&S and they said it was okay to preorder so long as a size is available.
Hmm that's interesting, I see the appeal of a natural finish but it will take forever to develop since people like us have so many pairs that we won't wear it religiously.