Alternatives to Red Wing Gentleman Travelers

[Chris_B]

I am looking for a sturdy classic looking boot with a commando sole and I am thinking of buying some Red Wing Gentleman Travellers http://www.redwingshoes.com/productdetails.aspx?prodid=1900

But what I do not like about them, is that they do not have any inner lining/leather.

Could any of you guys give me an idea, what alternative boots, similar to those Red Wings, are out there?

Thanks!

 

[Doug C]

Technically speaking I don't think the RW Gents are really a "commando" sole... the rubber half sole is only 1/4" thick. You will probably have some luck finding a boot with a similar sole and with a lineing... but maybe not so much a real "commando" soled boot with a lineing. They are sort of opposite in nature, the huge lug commando sole being the brute and the lined boot a more refined feature. Still though, there will probably be some... for instance there are variations of the Alden 405 that are made with a lug sole, again not sure if it's as chunky as you want. You gotta get them as a special order or from a special Alden dealer or whatever, I admit to being happily ignorant to all the special type Indy 405 boots... I just like the original ones. Maybe some custom White's ? Someone will kick in with some suggestions other than what I've said. Best of Luck !!

 

[Atterbury Dodd]

But what I do not like about them, is that they do not have any inner lining/leather.

In my experience lack of lining is a very good thing if boots are of high quality. Nothing is worse then slipping and getting your feet wet in a creek and waiting two weeks for the stinking boots to dry out!

 

[H.Johnson]

Consider William Lennon's.

 

[filfoster]

lining

In my experience lack of lining is a very good thing if boots are of high quality. Nothing is worse then slipping and getting your feet wet in a creek and waiting two weeks for the stinking boots to dry out!

Of course, it's personal preference but I agree with Atterbury Dodd on this. The leather lining seems like such a good thing but this is one drawback. Wearing holes out in the lining is another.

 

[pipvh]

I have a pair of Red Wing Chelsea boots, which are incredibly comfortable and incredibly tough - and leather-lined. Worn almost solidly for two years in every conceivable weather condition and the sole is only just starting to wear down. I'm starting to think they may be a better deal than my beloved R M Williams Gardeners. If the Gentleman Travellers are anything like the Chelseas, they're worth buying.

For a lace-up, Trickers Grasmeres are splendid, if expensive.

 

[ando.thun]

Thanks H. Johnson. Never heard of William Lennon's before

Just ordered a pair of 78 Tug of war boots. And now the waiting begins...

 

[Fifty150]

Very expensive. But yes, Alden & Allen Edmonds both offer boots with lug soles. Timberland has less expensive options if you don't mind that they are made in China.



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