Footwear to go with our jackets

[Jin431]

Waiting to hear back about some options for that MK boot. Also here's the horsebutt Dehner Tanker's I had made.

I realize I should have sized them for my thickest pair of socks, but I had them stretched and they're pretty good now. Definitely glad I go these over the Eastman ones, just look at how thick the straps are.

Looks great! Nothing beats thick horse **** boots in my opinion lol

 

[Jin431]

Sagara Cordmaster in olive badalassi with black overdye

Motor Boots brown hand painted cowhide tall boys from @JCSD

Benzein Chelsea in Cigar Horse ****

 

[Jin431]

Benzein Badalassi Chelsea

 

[Jules Myers]

Caymans

 

[Turnip]

Some Buffalo skin

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Time to actually post my newest White Klouds here. I won't be doing a full review because I will save that for my blog/website. White Kloud makes without question the best boots in the world, with the possible exception of some dress shoe makers who offer boots. He does actually offer full bespoke in case anyone is interested. This pair was made with a modified last on the left boot. I wanted a little more room on the outer left part of my left foot.

This is my second pair of White Klouds and my brother has a pair as well. Each pair has been as near perfect as I've ever seen an item of clothing be. Show Goto, the owner and sole maker does a lot by hand. My boots are hand welted and the upper outsole stitch is also done entirely by hand. He also makes the thread for both of those stitches entirely by hand. When I say that, I mean that he actually weaves the materials into thread by hand and adds the waxes and oils to it.

He thinks of absolutely everything for his boots. The foot bed feels different than any other pair of boots I've had. He uses Badalassi leather for the insoles (at least on mine) and they conform better than any other insoles I've had. They also are shaped a little different to most. He used to be a foot masseuse and studied reflexology and he said this does affect how he makes his boots. Comfort is subjective, but for me, these are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn.

This is also his first ever customer pair made of shell cordovan. It's Ogawa burgundy shell and it looks incredible. It's Shinki shell that is dyed and finished by Ogawa and it changes color dramatically depending on the lighting. All his materials are top notch, but I'm really thrilled with this leather in particular.

Finishing is flawless and I have yet to see anyone do high shine edges and heels as perfectly as he does. Stitchwork is also flawless even when compared to other boots people claim are flawless. He really knows what he's doing and takes the time to make everything perfect. These have definitely surpassed my first pair already and are by far my favorite boots that I own.

Now please enjoy way too many pictures of them:

 

[dudewuttheheck]

 

[Jin431]

That leather is so beautiful, the depth of color is crazy and construction is definitely world class. Thanks for sharing this here and can't wait to read the full review. That pair just screams @dudewuttheheck. Fantastic

 

[Canuck Panda]

@dudewuttheheck Your pic with the jacket was great, but TBH all I saw were those boots. Ogawa Shells are the very best you can get, now I see why. The finish on those boots doesn’t get any better.

 

[Bfd70]

Those dip into the realm of too nice. I’d probably put them on display and never wear them.

 

[Caber]

I don't know if I should ask this question on here or make a whole new thread, but if I wanted a boot with the color that aero uses with their cordovan leather and I want to use the boots with dress or caesural wear, what would I be looking for and who makes it?

 

[dwilson]

Out of curiosity @dudewuttheheck what did those cost?

 

[Harris HTM]

I don't know if I should ask this question on here or make a whole new thread, but if I wanted a boot with the color that aero uses with their cordovan leather and I want to use the boots with dress or caesural wear, what would I be looking for and who makes it?

It depends how much you want to spend. In general look for "burgundy" colour or "no.8" steer when looking at Horween hides (such hide is used by Aero). For more expensive budgets you can check shell cordovan shoes in no.8. If you let us know a budget indication, and maybe a snapshot of a boot style you like, then maybe we can help!

 

[Monitor]

My favorite pair of tall boots. Sears horsehide harness', Made in USA. These were a gift by this awesome dude, @ksozay. I've seen a lot of Sears boots on eBay but never a pair even remotely as cool as this one. Patina, wear, creases that I won't ever be able to duplicate. Wearing these just makes me feel cool.

 

[Caber]

It depends how much you want to spend. In general look for "burgundy" colour or "no.8" steer when looking at Horween hides (such hide is used by Aero). For more expensive budgets you can check shell cordovan shoes in no.8. If you let us know a budget indication, and maybe a snapshot of a boot style you like, then maybe we can help!

budget is 200-700
I’m not sure a style I like. I don’t want pointed toe like cowboy boots. I’m really looking for something that can go with dress pants and jeans or Khakis

 

[Jules Myers]

My favorite pair of tall boots. Sears horsehide harness', Made in USA. These were a gift by this awesome dude, @ksozay. I've seen a lot of Sears boots on eBay but never a pair even remotely as cool as this one. Patina, wear, creases that I won't ever be able to duplicate. Wearing these just makes me feel cool.

Damn, those are gorgeous

 

[Harris HTM]

budget is 200-700
I’m not sure a style I like. I don’t want pointed toe like cowboy boots. I’m really looking for something that can go with dress pants and jeans or Khakis

I'm sending you some recommendations, with the exception of Allen Edmonds and Carmina I have tried all the aforementioned brands. You can't compare the cheapest to the most expensive option but all are good for the price.
I have tried to list the links by price.
Let me know what you think and maybe I can help further.
https://meermin.com/collections/mens-boots/products/101514-burgundy-country-calf-e
https://www.loake.com/product/hirst-burgundy/
https://eu.barkershoes.com/products/calder-cherry-grain
https://eu.barkershoes.com/collecti...ts/orkney-cherry-grain?variant=29480288845907
https://www.carminashoemaker.com/chukka-boots-burgundy-demasquable-10027
https://www.cheaney.co.uk/cheaney-hanover-balmoral-boot-in-burnished-burgundy-calf-leather-p1100
https://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/...refn1=refinementColor&prefv1=Burgundy&start=1
https://aldenmadison.com/collection/cap-toe-boot-color-8-shell-cordovan-4060/
EDIT: PS - I am based in the EU so you probably won't see the price in $ but you get the idea.

 

[Caber]

I'm sending you some recommendations, with the exception of Allen Edmonds and Carmina I have tried all the aforementioned brands. You can't compare the cheapest to the most expensive option but all are good for the price.
I have tried to list the links by price.
Let me know what you think and maybe I can help further.
https://meermin.com/collections/mens-boots/products/101514-burgundy-country-calf-e
https://www.loake.com/product/hirst-burgundy/
https://eu.barkershoes.com/products/calder-cherry-grain
https://eu.barkershoes.com/collecti...ts/orkney-cherry-grain?variant=29480288845907
https://www.carminashoemaker.com/chukka-boots-burgundy-demasquable-10027
https://www.cheaney.co.uk/cheaney-hanover-balmoral-boot-in-burnished-burgundy-calf-leather-p1100
https://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/...refn1=refinementColor&prefv1=Burgundy&start=1
https://aldenmadison.com/collection/cap-toe-boot-color-8-shell-cordovan-4060/
EDIT: PS - I am based in the EU so you probably won't see the price in $ but you get the idea.

Aero makes some boots similar to the examples you sent. Are they any good ?

 

[Harris HTM]

Aero makes some boots similar to the examples you sent. Are they any good ?

They are not bad. I own the Jarrow Marchers in black CXL. Nice supple leather. I got the version with leather sole and unfortunately it wore out much faster than any of the rest of my shoes/boots. If you go for them get the Dainite sole version.
In general I'd place them quality wise at the bottom of the range I've sent you, and to be fair they are also priced accordingly.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

That leather is so beautiful, the depth of color is crazy and construction is definitely world class. Thanks for sharing this here and can't wait to read the full review. That pair just screams @dudewuttheheck. Fantastic

Thanks! I could not love these more than I do.

@dudewuttheheck Your pic with the jacket was great, but TBH all I saw were those boots. Ogawa Shells are the very best you can get, now I see why. The finish on those boots doesn’t get any better.

Yeah the Ogawa shell is mind blowing. I have a wallet with it too and love it.

Those dip into the realm of too nice. I’d probably put them on display and never wear them.

Haha I wish I felt comfortable spending the money to buy an ultraviolet pair of these and just put them on display, but that's a lot for just a display.

Out of curiosity @dudewuttheheck what did those cost?

I'll DM you.