Footwear to go with our jackets

[Edward]

Also, black is the way to go for that first engineer. That's what I'm doing. I ordered my FP engineers back in Sept and based on Peng's original estimates I was hoping to get them in February, but I've not heard anything from him so who knows where I'm at in his queue.

Black is the classic - and probably shifts faster used if you think you might end up passing them on in future. I think as long as I were sure of a good fit for me (no slight on the skill of the bootmaker; Engineers just seem to be very much something you just have to find the 'right' pattern for your own foot), I think I'd be led by the colour of the jackets I'd be most likely to wear it with. That's how I started on the multiple boot thing - first came brown and then oxblood leather jackets as well as the black ones, then boots had to match....

Dayton boots
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These are very nice indeed. Any more information? The red is a nice, unusual touch without being ott.

Motor gen 3. The most comfortable to wear engineer that i own. Last, size all perfect for me.
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Very nice indeed - Japanese? (Nice jeans, too).

I was playing around on the Wesco site last night and discovered there's really very little price difference between a 'custom' pair and the stock offerings. I put together a draft of a pair of black boots, leather sole, red thread, clutch pads, brass buckles, two calf-straps, longer ankle strap.... A lot of options, and it came out around $600. Not ordering right now, but I can see how I could get hooked on those...

My latest discovery is Jeffrey West's new design, the Trobadour Boot:

A bit more of a pointy, Western toe than I would normally go for, but I've looking for some time for a boot that has a very easy zip & go fit with a nice aesthetic (I don't care for chelsea boots); this actually could well fit the bill. Penny loafers are great for air travel in warmer weather, but I'd prefer something more covering in Winter. Not cheap either, but cheaper than Wescos, and would still look good I think with my leathers. Only snag is there doesn't seem away to preserve those lovely sole-designs, but hey... Tempted by the idea of a factory visit once I have a big clear out, after the plague...

 

[Blackadder]

Black is the classic - and probably shifts faster used if you think you might end up passing them on in future. I think as long as I were sure of a good fit for me (no slight on the skill of the bootmaker; Engineers just seem to be very much something you just have to find the 'right' pattern for your own foot), I think I'd be led by the colour of the jackets I'd be most likely to wear it with. That's how I started on the multiple boot thing - first came brown and then oxblood leather jackets as well as the black ones, then boots had to match....



These are very nice indeed. Any more information? The red is a nice, unusual touch without being ott.



Very nice indeed - Japanese? (Nice jeans, too).

I was playing around on the Wesco site last night and discovered there's really very little price difference between a 'custom' pair and the stock offerings. I put together a draft of a pair of black boots, leather sole, red thread, clutch pads, brass buckles, two calf-straps, longer ankle strap.... A lot of options, and it came out around $600. Not ordering right now, but I can see how I could get hooked on those...

My latest discovery is Jeffrey West's new design, the Trobadour Boot:

A bit more of a pointy, Western toe than I would normally go for, but I've looking for some time for a boot that has a very easy zip & go fit with a nice aesthetic (I don't care for chelsea boots); this actually could well fit the bill. Penny loafers are great for air travel in warmer weather, but I'd prefer something more covering in Not cheap either, but cheaper than Wescos, and would still look good I think with my leathers. Only snag is there doesn't seem away to preserve those lovely sole-designs, but hey... Tempted by the idea of a factory visit once I have a big clear out, after the plague...

They are called Dayton Driver. I can't seem to find them on their website anymore. May be they are discontinued.
https://www.daytonboots.com/collections/motorcycle
Here is an used pair on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dayton-Dri...287735?hash=item1ab2957037:g:NsoAAOSwRmhgCHEO

 

[dannyk]

They are called Dayton Driver. I can't seem to find them on their website anymore. May be they are discontinued.
https://www.daytonboots.com/collections/motorcycle
Here is an used pair on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dayton-Dri...287735?hash=item1ab2957037:g:NsoAAOSwRmhgCHEO

I was actually looking for the drivers about 2 weeks ago and couldn’t find them. They will do customs so you can probably recreate the driver look fairy easily. Or I suppose just say make me a driver haha. But I was surprised to see they were no longer listing them as stock. Their most stand out model for sure.

 

[Blackadder]

I was actually looking for the drivers about 2 weeks ago and couldn’t find them. They will do customs so you can probably recreate the driver look fairy easily. Or I suppose just say make me a driver haha. But I was surprised to see they were no longer listing them as stock. Their most stand out model for sure.

I have to say that there is possibly a flaw in the driver's design. The rollup edge of the shaft is very thick and the leather itself quite rigid that it keeps cutting into my leg. I know it takes time to break in but I think by the time that they are broken in, my leg and the edge would be in pieces. As it is, my skin and the leather are both peeling off.

 

[red devil]

Black is the classic - and probably shifts faster used if you think you might end up passing them on in future. I think as long as I were sure of a good fit for me (no slight on the skill of the bootmaker; Engineers just seem to be very much something you just have to find the 'right' pattern for your own foot), I think I'd be led by the colour of the jackets I'd be most likely to wear it with. That's how I started on the multiple boot thing - first came brown and then oxblood leather jackets as well as the black ones, then boots had to match....



These are very nice indeed. Any more information? The red is a nice, unusual touch without being ott.



Very nice indeed - Japanese? (Nice jeans, too).

I was playing around on the Wesco site last night and discovered there's really very little price difference between a 'custom' pair and the stock offerings. I put together a draft of a pair of black boots, leather sole, red thread, clutch pads, brass buckles, two calf-straps, longer ankle strap.... A lot of options, and it came out around $600. Not ordering right now, but I can see how I could get hooked on those...

My latest discovery is Jeffrey West's new design, the Trobadour Boot:

A bit more of a pointy, Western toe than I would normally go for, but I've looking for some time for a boot that has a very easy zip & go fit with a nice aesthetic (I don't care for chelsea boots); this actually could well fit the bill. Penny loafers are great for air travel in warmer weather, but I'd prefer something more covering in Not cheap either, but cheaper than Wescos, and would still look good I think with my leathers. Only snag is there doesn't seem away to preserve those lovely sole-designs, but hey... Tempted by the idea of a factory visit once I have a big clear out, after the plague...

These boots look sleek
Looking at their website, they have quite a few fun models

Or in red

Have you ever owned anything from them?

 

[Jin431]

GYW flatwelt 270 degree construction. Structured toe. Black Dr. Sole half soles. Black edge.

Super clean, love how the brown is showing through! That's a great spec you did!

 

[Psant25]

These are pretty cool!

 

[Edward]

These boots look sleek
Looking at their website, they have quite a few fun models

Or in red

Have you ever owned anything from them?

The company motto is "Life's too short to wear boring shoes"! They have a very definite gothic aesthetic, always put me in mind of some of Dave Vanian's stage-wear. Not owned any yet myself. I first heard of them when they did a brogue in collaboration with The Chap; I didn't have the scratch at the time and missed getting a pair, but I handled them and they were lovely. They're solidly made and I would say, quality-wise, as good as an other dress shoe in their price band that I've handled, though obviously the aesthetic of a lot of their stuff is going to be marmite. My only disappointment is that their ladies range so far seems to be limited to a few cowboy boots; the wife is a dormant goth, and I think she'd love a ladies version of some of the other designs.

The Trobadour boots are a new model I've yet to handle, but if they're up to the standard of those I have, they'll be great. I wouldn't put them through what I would a work boot, but then that's notg what they're designed for...

 

[red devil]

The company motto is "Life's too short to wear boring shoes"! They have a very definite gothic aesthetic, always put me in mind of some of Dave Vanian's stage-wear. Not owned any yet myself. I first heard of them when they did a brogue in collaboration with The Chap; I didn't have the scratch at the time and missed getting a pair, but I handled them and they were lovely. They're solidly made and I would say, quality-wise, as good as an other dress shoe in their price band that I've handled, though obviously the aesthetic of a lot of their stuff is going to be marmite. My only disappointment is that their ladies range so far seems to be limited to a few cowboy boots; the wife is a dormant goth, and I think she'd love a ladies version of some of the other designs.

The Trobadour boots are a new model I've yet to handle, but if they're up to the standard of those I have, they'll be great. I wouldn't put them through what I would a work boot, but then that's notg what they're designed for...

I will wait until the lockdown eases to check out their shop, if you're still interested we can go there together?

 

[Edward]

I will wait until the lockdown eases to check out their shop, if you're still interested we can go there together?

I think they're in Jermyn Street or nearabouts from memory, could fit in nicely with some jacket shops too!

 

[red devil]

I think they're in Jermyn Street or nearabouts from memory, could fit in nicely with some jacket shops too!

Yes, they are in the Piccadilly Arcade

 

[Goel]

These are pretty cool!
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Interesting, I am glad more makers are getting in on tanker boots since I prefer them over engineers. I am not a fan of that last though, if they had something more in line with the typical tanker last I would consider because I like stitchdown over GYW.

 

[bn1966]

Just ordered a pair of these for the warmer weather

https://pikebrothers-shop.com/ItemV...0000107&menuGrp=00000001&number=P0501-20-0003

 

[Turnip]

Quite nice and inexpensive, got these on my latentwannahavelist.

Please be so kind to write a few words about here once they arrived.

Cheers

Turnip

 

[bn1966]

Quite nice and inexpensive, got these on my latentwannahavelist.

Please be so kind to write a few words about here once they arrived.

Cheers

Turnip

will do, arriving next week, have found all Pike products good to excellent quality & I buy loads from them.

 

[Jin431]

Junkard Co. Tobacco Badalassi Monkey Boots

 

[bn1966]

Tobacco Badalassi Monkey Boots

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Liking those very much Jin....

 

[Jin431]

Liking those very much Jin....

It's made in Indonesia by a company called Junkard. Most Indonesian boot makers offer Badalassi/Shinki/Horween/CF Stead/Maryam/Cloe so it depends on what style you're going for. My preferred maker from there is Benzein as they make cool sleek lookin boots that uses lasts that works for me.

 

[Turnip]

To go with the Chore Coat tonight

 

[AeroFan_07]

I have had really postive experances with Nick's Boots out of Spokane, WA. They can do full custom sized work & dress boots for you, and everything in betweeen. All made by hand - and as this video shows, they offer a wide range of leathers too: