Well.. my custom whites arrived and i am super happy. Maybe i should not have had my Lucchese ropers in mad dog goat arrive the same day. I tried the whites on first. Thick durable leather and sole. The lucchese very thin leather. Crinkles easy. very narrow and soles were so damn slick. Total opposites ends of the spectrum in style, construction, and materials, but i was hoping the ropers would have been different i guess. I did not get a happy feeling. Those were stock and i have wanted to try them for a while. Those are going back. On to the next thing...
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@Downunder G Man does that lucchese smooth goat end up breaking in nicely and the paper thin feeling sort of go away or what? Maybe i should have gone with exotic leather.
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None of my Lucchese boots are "bespoke" (at least NOT for me, as the majority of my collection have been bought lightly used). Many pairs sure have been specced deliberately , either by the retailer or the end user.
I find Lucchese 11 E or 10.5 EE are the sweet spot for me personally.
I find the goat pliable but strong. Goat jackets the same ( I have 2x Simmons Bilt Goat jackets , love them !)
The buffalo boots in that yesterday photo sure are "tough" , not pliable like the goat.
Which pair to wear for today's Harley jaunt ? We will see ! North up the coast is the consensus for direction.
I find Lucchese 11 E or 10.5 EE are the sweet spot for me personally.
I find the goat pliable but strong. Goat jackets the same ( I have 2x Simmons Bilt Goat jackets , love them !)
The buffalo boots in that yesterday photo sure are "tough" , not pliable like the goat.
Which pair to wear for today's Harley jaunt ? We will see ! North up the coast is the consensus for direction.
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Lucchese Roper in Black goat today ! ( matchy matchy with the Simmons Bilt J100 in Black goat.)
I am presuming a different goat as the boots are probably 15+ years older than the jacket.
These boots have a real soft hand , VERY comfortable and good for walking ( and riding!). 10.5 EE US sizing.
I am presuming a different goat as the boots are probably 15+ years older than the jacket.
These boots have a real soft hand , VERY comfortable and good for walking ( and riding!). 10.5 EE US sizing.
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Black and gold label Tony Lama teju lizard boots with rockabilly Golden Bear (cross posted WJAYWT):
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The Dundas are William Lennon's right?
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Another "action" shot, taken on today's Harley ride over on the coast. 16 Full oil tankers hove to on the horizon.
Last nice day for a wee while , weather to turn ****ty for a few days starting tomorrow , weekend to be a washout.
Jacket for today my Simmons Bilt Nebraska goathide. I have said before this was made for Proconsul , an LA retailer.
Jeans Levi 504 , boots Lucchese Buffalo ropers, sunglasses manipulated 1970's 7 barrel hinged ray-Ban Balorama 2 tone.
Last nice day for a wee while , weather to turn ****ty for a few days starting tomorrow , weekend to be a washout.
Jacket for today my Simmons Bilt Nebraska goathide. I have said before this was made for Proconsul , an LA retailer.
Jeans Levi 504 , boots Lucchese Buffalo ropers, sunglasses manipulated 1970's 7 barrel hinged ray-Ban Balorama 2 tone.
Dundas is a small Norwegian company. They have their boots put together in England, and the construction is very similar to William Lennon. Perhaps a bit more attention to detail and different leathers (although the later is available at WL upon request too).
Mine is a “Type 1” boot. Really great, although at nearly twice the price of a WL.
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I guess their footware is made in the William Lennon factory? They look exactly the same (I know, I own 3 custom pairs of WL's) and according to their website they have their boots made in Northern ENgland.
I know what you mean! I had the same thought, when I unboxed the Dundas. Here´s my take on things, after an article in a small magazine called "The Heritage Post":
The last of Dunda´s Model 01 is modelled after a british WW2 military boot, so that may explain the striking similarities to WL´s boot "No 178". The original "test-model" seems to have been developped together with "a small family-business in the UK"
Apparently, Dunda´s are now put together in the UK, Spain and Austria, so WL may or may not be involved.
For me, not much turns on that. Both WL and Dundas make great boots, IMO, which have the potential to virtually last forever. The "rugged" look of the "No. 01" may not be for every day (and outfit), but it never ceases to amaze me how the obvious sturdieness of the boots never compromises fit and comfort.
I do like Red Wings, but WL and Dundas are just that little bit better contstructed, IMO. Viberg is probably just as good, but the pricetag after customs and taxes means that they are literally EUR 1.000 boots when they arrive at my doorstep.
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I've never owned any Red Wings, my "workboot" collection consists of 3 pairs of WL and a pair of Block & Last (and I say "workboot" because in the rare occasions when I leave the office and visit the project location I'm required to wear real EN approved safety footwear and clothing). My WL are pretty much built like a tank. One of my pairs is made of Horween hide and though supple and comfortable is really sturdy.
I've never come across any Viberg's either, but at that price tag I'd rather buy dress boots.
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I bought these Red Wing Chelsea boots (Cactus colour) about 4 year ago for just 50€ and I still like wearing them:
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What model of Whites? Those appear to be Stockman's - correct?
You ever want to sell the IH, let me know. I've been trying to find one for quite some time.
@AeroFan_07 The stockman is a goodyear welted boot with a lower packer heel i believe
these are basically a farmer rancher on the 55 last and single row toe stitching.
same 430 sole, brown oil smooth heavy leather, 8 inch, brass eyes/hooks, standard logger heel. Their standard whites stitchdown construction
it is called 375(8 inch)MV(mini vibram sole) w/ my specs
these are basically a farmer rancher on the 55 last and single row toe stitching.
same 430 sole, brown oil smooth heavy leather, 8 inch, brass eyes/hooks, standard logger heel. Their standard whites stitchdown construction
it is called 375(8 inch)MV(mini vibram sole) w/ my specs
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^^ Very nice! Yes, the Stockman is ~ $100 less and goodyear welted. Nice boots, but I prefer the Farmer-Rancer stichdown construction. Those are literally life-time boots you have on there!
Yes I agree with you on that. Very solid boots. Also getting very comfortable too. I do notice the higher arch than the MP boots I just got and I like it. Both are really good. Not sure how much I will be grabbing for my RW IR or 1907s with these. Wearing my alden 403s at work today
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