Footwear to go with our jackets

[Harris HTM]

Vass italian oxfords, last K, customized in brown museum calf. And a happy cat.

 

[Tom71]

Those boots are fantastic with the black sole.

Thank you! Yes, the looks of the black commando sole is what pushed me over the edge.

The Moc Toe is very popular in the urban centres of my region, and somehow I didn’t want to completely blend into the crowd (middle-aged, middle-fit, middle-class guys, supporting the local football club, believing life gets more meaningful if you don’t wash your selvedge denims…).

 

[Liam_Og]

Grant stone

 

[Liam_Og]

Zerrows flat toe last Engineer Boots in natural CXL. My wife thinks I've got cowboy boots and seems to be suitably impressed. I wish the wait time for Zerrows stuff wasn't 12-18 months because I'd order something from them in a heartbeat - the easiest to get on / off and still best fitting engineers Ive come across.
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I like those a lot! Same leather as what I’m wearing today.

 

[LeatherHunter]

Oak Street bookmakers in CXL at a Halloween party.

 

[Bfd70]

Those loo

Zerrows flat toe last Engineer Boots in natural CXL. My wife thinks I've got cowboy boots and seems to be suitably impressed. I wish the wait time for Zerrows stuff wasn't 12-18 months because I'd order something from them in a heartbeat - the easiest to get on / off and still best fitting engineers Ive come across.
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Those look k like a pretty snug instep. Can you compare?

 

[BloodEagle]

Those loo

Those look k like a pretty snug instep. Can you compare?

They do look like a narrow instep, but they are actually a lot easier to get on and off than the Lofgrens I had (partially because of the straps at the back) , but fit so much better. The Lofgrens I had to size up in to get on, but once I had them I was swimming in them - even insoles couldnt help me. These by way of comparison fit just like any other proper fitting footwear with no adjustments or insoles necessary - I dont even have to do the straps up and just leave them on the loosest hole.

 

[Monitor]

Vass italian oxfords, last K, customized in brown museum calf. And a happy cat.
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These are certainly nice!

 

[Tom71]

Last item from my most recent shopping spree.

Workboot from Schuh-Bertl out of Munich. Incredibly sturdy, double-welted construction. Leather is 3mm cowhide, tanned to make it extra durable ("Juchtenleder"). These are tough to break in, yet the boots are unbelievably comfortable (to my feet).
Really well thought-through details, such us three pairs of speed-hooks starting near the toes to make entry/exit as easy as possible and a fixed but very flexible tongue that doesn´t slip to the side.

Nice booklet to explain the bells and whistles. These guys did not jump on the vintage-train, they have been there upon its departure... . Price is 30% of what a Viberg costs over here.

 

[Harris HTM]

These are certainly nice!

Thanks. It is my second pair from them, both hand-welted and the sole is also handsewn to the welt. Amazingly comfortable. Totally recommended.

 

[MrProper]

My very first pair of barefoot shoes. I haven't liked the look of these so far, but I think the moc is great. They remind me of my real mocassins from the past.

 

[Monitor]

My very first pair of barefoot shoes. I haven't liked the look of these so far, but I think the moc is great. They remind me of my real mocassins from the past.

Are you sure about this?

Barefoot shoes have always been one step away from these...

 

[MrProper]

Are you sure about this?

Barefoot shoes have always been one step away from these...

I know, I know
My moccasins and flip flops are like that too.
I meant something that tries to look like typical shoes. ;-)

 

[AeroFan_07]

Vass italian oxfords, last K, customized in brown museum calf. And a happy cat.
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I really like your guard kitty here

"Don't touch those shoes...."

 

[AeroFan_07]

Does anyone have experience with Nick's "Max Wedge" soles? They claim high durability, but I don't see how. I have yet to handle them in person, so perhaps I'm missing something.

Just reach out to Nick's directly with this sort of question. I am not a fan generally speaking of "wedge" sole designs for boots. That said, I have never known a Nick's product to be designed or built for light duty, short term usage. I see there are many Wedge-type soles used on various models of their boots.

 

[Harris HTM]

I really like your guard kitty here

"Don't touch those shoes...."

He is actually a menace - he loves chewing the laces!

 

[Versatile Style]

I have an Aero Board Racer in Blackened Brown Vicenza that I have found relatively versatile in the footwear I pair it with. The sneakers are Adidas Sambas and Goral Mellor 2's in Maryam Verde TPR. The Black Chelseas are Briselblacks in Guidi Horsehide. Next to them are Trickers in reverse Kudu. Next to them are Trickers Stow boots in black CXL. Last but not least are the Red Wing Beckman in Black Cherry.

 

[IrishStu]

New Red Wing roughnecks arrived today. Now the breaking in process begins.

 

[Fonzie]

Just picked up my trusty old RW Iron Rangers from an upgrade re-sole with Dr. Sole and I couldn’t be happier with how they’ve turned out.

My cobbler John is a true craftsman and his job is outstanding, and very fairly priced too.
I totally recommend him if you’re in Australia. His shop is in Blackwood, Adelaide.

 

[attack_decay]

Just picked up my trusty old RW Iron Rangers from an upgrade re-sole with Dr. Sole and I couldn’t be happier with how they’ve turned out.

My cobbler John is a true craftsman and his job is outstanding, and very fairly priced too.
I totally recommend him if you’re in Australia. His shop is in Blackwood, Adelaide.

So he replaced the midsole too? Was that a pricey operation? They look terrific. The contrast from the midsole makes it look like a totally different boot. Really great.