Footwear to go with our jackets

[Robbie79]

In Cologne, Germany (I live in Switzerland). The cobbler is Ingo Keller, https://www.schuhgott.de/

He is also on IG. https://instagram.com/schuhgott_custom_shoe_repair?igshid=ftq8afnzs05q

Good to know as I live in Cologne. How much did you pay for resoling?

 

[andyone]

Good to know as I live in Cologne. How much did you pay for resoling?

I paid about 180Euro. The boots were resoled, got a leather middle sole and a new insole.

 

[Robbie79]

I've been following the Chinese shoemaker called FlamePanda on Instagram for a while and I'm impressed by their work and the leathers they offer - especially the olive shell cordovan or the horsebutt from Maryam tannery. My favorite ones are following monkeyboots made of olive Shell Cordovan which whould perfectly match my olive Lost Worlds Bedford but I'm really torn as the maker is located in a remote town in China and unfortunately not in Japan....not sure if FlamePanda is worth the money. The price is $1300 (Shell Cordovan) and $850 (Maryam horsebutt). I tend to Shell Cordovan ones but the price is relatively high as they are made in China. Waiting time is 3-4 months which is OK. What do you think? Do you have experience with FlamePanda? They do full hand welting like e.g. Clinch but I'm not sure if they really can meet these quality standard. They even offer Norvegese stitching. Not sure if the risk is high ordering from them.

 

[Will Zach]

^^
Gorgeous. Calling @dudewuttheheck...

 

[Robbie79]

I've been following the Chinese shoemaker called FlamePanda on Instagram for a while and I'm impressed by their work and the leathers they offer - especially the olive shell cordovan or the horsebutt from Maryam tannery. My favorite ones are following monkeyboots made of olive Shell Cordovan which whould perfectly match my olive Lost Worlds Bedford but I'm really torn as the maker is located in a remote town in China and unfortunately not in Japan....not sure if FlamePanda is worth the money. The price is $1300 (Shell Cordovan) and $850 (Maryam horsebutt). I tend to Shell Cordovan ones but the price is relatively high as they are made in China. Waiting time is 3-4 months which is OK. What do you think? Do you have experience with FlamePanda? They do full hand welting like e.g. Clinch but I'm not sure if they really can meet these quality standard. They even offer Norvegese stitching. Not sure if the risk is high ordering from them.

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@dudewuttheheck What is you experience with Flame Panda in terms of boot construction and quality (stitching, leather, etc.)? Did you choose Kangaroo lining ($30 extra) or standard calf skin (no extra charge)? Peng also offered me to make Norvegese stitching ($150 extra) which makes the boots more solid. How would you compare the quality with Viberg, Lofgren, Attractions? Peng's boots at least look top notch but he doesn't have a webshop and he only has 3.8k followers on Insta so far...everyone needs to start a some point and I want to support small family owned companies....I was also not disappointed when I was taking the risk and contacted Greg Fields and now I'm also close to place an order. Thanks!

 

[andyone]

@dudewuttheheck What is you experience with Flame Panda in terms of boot construction and quality (stitching, leather, etc.)? Did you choose Kangaroo lining ($30 extra) or standard calf skin (no extra charge)? Peng also offered me to make Norvegese stitching ($150 extra) which makes the boots more solid. How would you compare the quality with Viberg, Lofgren, Attractions? Peng's boots at least look top notch but he doesn't have a webshop and he only has 3.8k followers on Insta so far...everyone needs to start a some point and I want to support small family owned companies....I was also not disappointed when I was taking the risk and contacted Greg Fields and now I'm also close to place an order. Thanks!

Hi Robbie
Maybe you have't seen this yet:
https://almostvintagestyle.com/2020...de-in-china-boots-be-flame-panda-boot-review/
Could be helpful if you are interested in the opinion of @dudewuttheheck

Andy

 

[Robbie79]

Hi Robbie
Maybe you have't seen this yet:
https://almostvintagestyle.com/2020...de-in-china-boots-be-flame-panda-boot-review/
Could be helpful if you are interested in the opinion of @dudewuttheheck

Andy

@andyone Many thanks for your advice. I'll have a closer look at his review

 

[Imuricecreamman]

View attachment 254065 View attachment 254066 It's too hot for a jacket but I finally got my resoled Red Wings - gonna wear it even if I should rather take some FlipFlops

Really nice profile on these. Did you have the plastic toebox removed?

 

[AeroFan_07]

Nick's Packers 10" - review to come on these soon

 

[jonbuilder]

How many of you are concerned with matching the color of their leather jackets with the color of their boots? I more concerned about how clean my boots are then if they color match my leather jacket unless I am dressing for an occasion in which case I will likely be wearing oxfords rather than boots. By now my brown boots have been oiled so many times they are a seal brown

 

[ABCD]

How many of you are concerned with matching the color of their leather jackets with the color of their boots? I more concerned about how clean my boots are then if they color match my leather jacket unless I am dressing for an occasion in which case I will likely be wearing oxfords rather than boots. By now my brown boots have been oiled so many times they are a seal brown

Imo the colors don't have to be a perfect match. I would never wear brown boots with a black jacket though. Same applies to belt and bag. I don't mix black and brown.

 

[Downunder G Man]

I "MIX 'EM UP" but mebbe I'm just a "counter culture" kinda guy ! Tan Alligator boots with black jacket(s) ALL the time !

Black Nile Crocodile with Brown Aero steerhide Highwayman and I'm good to go !

 

[handymike]

I don’t think they should be a perfect match, as it looks too much like a uniform. I feel keeping them in a general color range is good. However, black flip-flops go with everything

 

[Turnip]

I think not even same color range is mandatorily necessary. That Cordovan boots above harmonize very well with black or dark blue jackets and coats, at least imho.

Though I have to confess that I initially bought them to match my Cordovan Highwayman...

 

[Turnip]

Couldn’t wear Flip Flops by the way because of my side job as Hobbit-foot daylight double...

 

[handymike]

That’s why we have Vans.
They also go with everything.

 

[red devil]

Imo the colors don't have to be a perfect match. I would never wear brown boots with a black jacket though. Same applies to belt and bag. I don't mix black and brown.

I also generally dislike mixing black and brown, but I find that burgundy goes with both

 

[dannyk]

I think this has come up once or twice in the past but not any time recently. But Im going to say the same thing I always say whenever it does come up....It depends. In todays world theres just so many different shades of brown, black and everything in between; that I cant make a blanket statement of no brown with black or black with brown. Depending on the shade and look of the ensemble its totally doable to mix and look great doing it. Theres certainly plenty of browns and blacks that just clash waaaaayyy to much and I wouldnt mix those. But in the end I cant just say yes or no because of the variety available to us these days. Lots of options and looks.

 

[Robbie79]

That’s why we have Vans.
They also go with everything.
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Would also suit my LW olive Bedford I always liked Vans (quite comfy) but I haven't owned the for years

 

[Psant25]

I like to mix and match. No problem wearing two shades of brown and one black (leather jacket, belt, boots). None of my browns are exact. I think thats pretty tough to do unless same leather belt and boot from the same company like alden or nicks. Sometimes I will go all three black but not often. Same goes for my feeling on shade of wood in a house (furniture, doors, trim, floors, etc). Gotta have some variety.