Alex Neves
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Just picked these up from the shop. Viberg Natural CXL engineer.
Outstanding!!!! Congrats!
Just picked these up from the shop. Viberg Natural CXL engineer.
Thanks. Probably awhile before I can wear these given the hot weather.Outstanding!!!! Congrats!
WOW!OMG!!! This is indeed a nice collection!!!! Congrats!
I suppose the RRL are from Julian?Cheers buddy
My current line up, longest owned at the left through to most recent at the right of picture. Yes I do have the matching left hand boot for each shewn & no I haven't only got one foot
Xelement / Beck (Toys McCoy) / Lone Wolf (Sugar Cane) / WESCO / Unbranded (USA made) / Carolina / Lone Wolf (Sugar Cane) / ELMC (John Lofgren) / RRL (Justin Boots) / ELMC (John Lofgren)
RRL by Julian? Nice.Some of you may remember I picked up a pair of Justin studded RRL's some 4 weeks or so ago. Been doing some work on them & here are some before & afters to see what you guys think.
Quite the collection. RRL boots made by Julian?Some of you may remember I picked up a pair of Justin studded RRL's some 4 weeks or so ago. Been doing some work on them & here are some before & afters to see what you guys think.
Thank you and yes, the RRL's are by Julian. My favourite pair from those I own or have owned. I mistakenly attributed them to Justin Boots in my earlier posts.I suppose the RRL are from Julian?
RRL by Julian? Nice.
Quite the collection. RRL boots made by Julian?
Great score. Those are the best of the RRL engineers. They just close the local RRL store here.Thank you and yes, the RRL's are by Julian. My favourite pair from those I own or have owned. I mistakenly attributed them to Justin Boots in my earlier posts.
The locality of stores doesn't figure in my buying decisions as I shop online from whoever & wherever. Also I'm as happy buying pre-owned as I am buying new as long as it's what I'm looking for.Great score. Those are the best of the RRL engineers. They just close the local RRL store here.
I also shop online mostly but still good to be able to try them on first.The locality of stores doesn't figure in my buying decisions as I shop online from whoever & wherever. Also I'm as happy buying pre-owned as I am buying new as long as it's what I'm looking for.
What can you say about the RRL compared to Japan brands, and Wesco as well?Thank you and yes, the RRL's are by Julian. My favourite pair from those I own or have owned. I mistakenly attributed them to Justin Boots in my earlier posts.
Very nice. I hope you get many years of enjoyment wearing them.Just picked these up from the shop. Viberg Natural CXL engineer.
I wear mine hot or cold. I have other kinds of footwear but tend not to wear it nowadays.Thanks. Probably awhile before I can wear these given the hot weather.
Thank you.WOW!
That's very true my friend but I have no hope of finding most apparel I buy in a store local to me.I also shop online mostly but still good to be able to try them on first.
Hi AlexWhat can you say about the RRL compared to Japan brands, and Wesco as well?
Im on the market for another pair of engineers but I didnt decide yet.
Thanks
Cheers
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I don't agree with this. Mine are every bit as tough as my WESCO's and able to give comparable support and protection. Not at all like dress boots. They do have a sleeker and more aesthetically pleasing shape though. As I posted earlier a particular feature of them is the super thick (and tough) leather. They are no lightweights.Julian boots are made more like dress boots which are neat and balanced in terms of look but also like dress boots lacks support and protection.
Very nice. I hope you get many years of enjoyment wearing them.
I wear mine hot or cold. I have other kinds of footwear but tend not to wear it nowadays.
Thank you.
That's very true my friend but I have no hope of finding most apparel I buy in a store local to me.
Hi Alex
I'm no expert. I just know what I like. For expert advice I'd ask John who has the Vintage Engineer Boots blog online.
As for Japanese boots I find the Lone Wolf's the most comfortable to wear and they are nicely styled into the bargain as well as not being as expensive as some. The Becks are very solidly built and for me are a struggle to get on and off due to the narrow, parallel shafts. I have high arches. Once on they fit well but are about as giving as a couple of house bricks strapped to my feet making walking feel like clumping. The John Lofgren's speak for themselves. They are beautiful and meticulously built. They are of better quality than the Lone Wolf's but not as nice feeling when worn. Of course there are many highly regarded Japanese brands I can't comment on because I've never owned them.
The Wesco's are very sturdily built but once broken in are nice to wear. They are a good, honest American work boot built to last rather than a product produced as an item of a particular style to satisfy the demand of a niche market. The pair I have are not the nicest of profiles when looked down on from above IMO.
Easily my favourites are the Julian RRL's, for several reasons. They are made in the US, the home of Engineer Boots. They are fairly exclusive as they were I believe made for a short while 5/6 years ago. Adding to that exclusivity is the fact mine are the rarer studded model. I'm a bit fan of that which is borne out by several studded and jewelled belts I have. They are well made, though not with the best attention to detail, although this doesn't detract from them in any way for me. Of the boots I have the leather these are made from appeals to me the most as well as being unusually thick. They fit well are are easy to walk in. Above all though is the shape. To me when viewed from any aspect the just look 'right', my idea of how a pair of Engineer Boots should look. Pretty much perfect, although very closely followed by the John Logren's in this respect.
If I were you I'd also consider the Whites Nomads which are available in a range of options from Baker's Boots. These very much appeal to me and one day I know I'm just going to have to own a pair. I think I'd go for these over WESCO's right now.
I wish it was my size.Here's a used pair of clinch on Goodyear welt for slightly over $500
https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/4qxbt4/buyselltrade_070216/d4wn0jh
No worries I've decided to buy a pair of John lofgren engineers instead.Hi..have a chance to pick up a pair of ironheart wesco IHWE 4 at the weekend..any thoughts on these boots would be helpful..peter