Edward
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I like the copper rivets on those Neeto boots.
Yes. Bought them on Sunday at the Inazuma Festival along with the two tone Attractions. Just sold the horsehide to a friend and keeping the shell.2 pairs of Bucos, nice. One of them shell?
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I’ve arrived at an entirely unprofound realization about engineer boots. I’m new to the game with 1 year in. I have worn 3 different models. Before buying my 1st pair I scoured all 100+ pages of info here and more elsewhere. I mentally evaluated construction methods, materials, and price points. Despite this effort i somehow managed to not pay enough attention to sizing characteristics which is likely the most important aspect as they effects fit. I guess i just realized that boots are like denim. While one might argue why Iron heart denim is superior to Rogue territory and the denim from Samurai may be argued to be better still, it is irrelevant if you don’t know if you prefer slim or skinny, tapered or straight, high rise or low. It is really the cut that is important because you need to find one that fits and flatters you. The epiphany came upon breaking in my new redwings. While nice boots, the finish of the build and the leather is no where near as nice as my Wesco. However the RW fit ME so much better. They are tight in the instep with a LARGE toe box. The Wesco are roomy in the instep and narrow in the toe. I had to have a cobbler add instep pads to make them wearable. All part of the journey I suppose. Glad i’m now armed with some 1st hand knowledge. I only wish boots had multiple numerical measurements i could use when evaluating purchases. With pants i have 6 numbers and know exactly what my tolerances are within a 1/4” and which brands and models meet these.
Try this route: get a pair of some used 90s or 80s Sears engineer, that are a bit larger than your regular size. Send them to Drew’s Boot (same as Bakers), have the guy James there to get your four dimensions of measurements (length, circumference of ball, circumference of instep/hell, ankle girth), and have him charge $250 to relast and rebuild it to your exact size.
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I’m having a pair of very black, very 80s, very beefy Sears steel toe re-worked by Drew’s. They will use a cowboy/Wesco PT toe style last (their own last).
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Are those White's above the standard Nomad in brn cxl? The look nice.
I'm curious what last White's made those on. My White's SD boots are my most comfortable shoes and would love to get a similar fit in an engineer boot.
Are those White's above the standard Nomad in brn cxl? The look nice.
I'm curious what last White's made those on. My White's SD boots are my most comfortable shoes and would love to get a similar fit in an engineer boot.
Chippewa has a brown roughout engineer on sale. The brown unser model for $130.
Thanks for the tip! However, unless these are available from somewhere other than Chippewa's website for that price, they have only 5-1/2E and 6E sizes left; all other sizes are marked as "No longer available".