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Footwear to go with our jackets

doug5551

Familiar Face
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These are Full American Alligator boots made by artisans in Louisiana.

I never in my life though I would have something this nice.

When i got them earlier this year, i said i dont need any more cowboy boots.

i could wear these every day for the rest of my life.
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torfjord

My Mail is Forwarded Here
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Anyone here have experience with Indonesian boot maker Jakkrabbits?

https://jakkrabbits.com/product/made-to-order-service/

A few of their models looks quite nice, and they offer Badalassi bone. Feeling tempted to get a pair to match my Thedi jacket in the same leather.

Anyone that has ordered from them and can comment on the construction, stitching, sizing, order experience, wait times, customer service etc?
 

3.14nche

Practically Family
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There you go.



Another stitch popped not long after the fisrt one. Other than that they're holding up well.

There was some kind of foam padding under the insole that I removed because they were getting a bit uncomfortable after wearing them for a while.

Re sizing they send you a video on how to measure your feet. After double checking with them I ended up ordering my usual size.

I'll post some updated pictures when I'm back home.
 

torfjord

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There you go.

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Another stitch popped not long after the fisrt one. Other than that they're holding up well.

There was some kind of foam padding under the insole that I removed because they were getting a bit uncomfortable after wearing them for a while.

Re sizing they send you a video on how to measure your feet. After double checking with them I ended up ordering my usual size.

I'll post some updated pictures when I'm back home.

Thanks man! Bummer about the threads popping for sure.
 

3.14nche

Practically Family
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Yeah I know they're supposed to be workboots but still I was a little annoyed that it happened when they were brand new.
Here are a few pictures.
Hope it helps.
 

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Damon141

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You guys have so many amazing boots. I’m jealous for sure.

I haven’t made a post in while, so I thought I would show you the difference between about a years wear, probably 2-3 times a week rotating between these Rocaro Shell Cordovan service boots, my Whites MP CXL and my Viberg 2030’s horsebutt.

They are Junkard from Indonesia which have some of the more realistic prices for their products in comparison to living cost, for shell cordovan as long as you don’t mind the Italian Rocado but their Shinki Shell and Horween are more than Alden Shell Cordovan. But for me they do not seem as durable but that’s not scientific by any means.

As a personal choice I factor living cost when purchasing handmade products everything from wallets, Watch Straps, woodwork items and obviously Boots, they are starting to raise prices considerably which makes it hard for North American and European small artisans to make a living, which is sad for people who might want to enter this leather making business.


This is my patina from about a year, the pic at the bottom shows them new. I like the color change. They look like bourbon horween now
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torfjord

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Yeah I know they're supposed to be workboots but still I was a little annoyed that it happened when they were brand new.
Here are a few pictures.
Hope it helps.

Thank you so much for these. The boots look very solid. Are you happy with the fit?
 

3.14nche

Practically Family
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Location
Belgium
Thank you so much for these. The boots look very solid. Are you happy with the fit?
I am yes.
I don't know much about shoe lasts so I can't give a detailed description but if it's any help they fit me as well as my Grenson and Trickers.
And after removing the padding under the insole heel I find them to be more comfortable to wear all day long than before. At some point I'll probably swap them for proper leather insole though.
 

Psant25

One Too Many
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1,622
Oak Street boot makers had a sale. I always wanted to try their trench boots.

I have always been concerned about the fit. I ordered a 10D and 9 1/2 D trench with danite sole and natural cxl planning to return one.

They guessed I would be a 9.5D same size as the iron ranger even through website says go true to size which I would be a 10D.

The 9 1/2D fits me best. I wear a 9.5D alden indy, iron ranger, truman, whites.

However, the right heel has some ****ty stitching and heel sanding that I am not fond of see attached pics.

Nice boot but idk i look at construction and materials of a franks, nicks, wesco for similar price and this seems a little underwhelming. Leather is 5.5-6 oz.

The stitch issue Probably doesn’t compromise the integrity of the boot per se but for a near $600 boot should be cleaner.

Not sure I want them to ship me another pair and risk another qc issue and more return shipping on me or just return and refund both.

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Any thoughts?
 

Drzdave58

A-List Customer
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406
Location
Ontario, Canada
Oak Street boot makers had a sale. I always wanted to try their trench boots.

I have always been concerned about the fit. I ordered a 10D and 9 1/2 D trench with danite sole and natural cxl planning to return one.

They guessed I would be a 9.5D same size as the iron ranger even through website says go true to size which I would be a 10D.

The 9 1/2D fits me best. I wear a 9.5D alden indy, iron ranger, truman, whites.

However, the right heel has some ****ty stitching and heel sanding that I am not fond of see attached pics.

Nice boot but idk i look at construction and materials of a franks, nicks, wesco for similar price and this seems a little underwhelming. Leather is 5.5-6 oz.

The stitch issue Probably doesn’t compromise the integrity of the boot per se but for a near $600 boot should be cleaner.

Not sure I want them to ship me another pair and risk another qc issue and more return shipping on me or just return and refund both.

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That’s unacceptable to me. They should be B grade imo.
 

Jasonissm

Practically Family
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Oak Street boot makers had a sale. I always wanted to try their trench boots.

I have always been concerned about the fit. I ordered a 10D and 9 1/2 D trench with danite sole and natural cxl planning to return one.

They guessed I would be a 9.5D same size as the iron ranger even through website says go true to size which I would be a 10D.

The 9 1/2D fits me best. I wear a 9.5D alden indy, iron ranger, truman, whites.

However, the right heel has some ****ty stitching and heel sanding that I am not fond of see attached pics.

Nice boot but idk i look at construction and materials of a franks, nicks, wesco for similar price and this seems a little underwhelming. Leather is 5.5-6 oz.

The stitch issue Probably doesn’t compromise the integrity of the boot per se but for a near $600 boot should be cleaner.

Not sure I want them to ship me another pair and risk another qc issue and more return shipping on me or just return and refund both.

View attachment 565538 Any thoughts?
I would return those, I have a pretty meh standard for PNW like Wesco, I've seen some bad examples from them so I was alright with a little imperfection on my Wesco. Those OSB look pretty bad, the stitch is completely ripped. They should be saddle stitched so they won't unravel, I would either 1. return for refund/exchange or 2. reach out see if they offer a "seconds" quality partial discount if you can live with it.
 

Psant25

One Too Many
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I would return those, I have a pretty meh standard for PNW like Wesco, I've seen some bad examples from them so I was alright with a little imperfection on my Wesco. Those OSB look pretty bad, the stitch is completely ripped. They should be saddle stitched so they won't unravel, I would either 1. return for refund/exchange or 2. reach out see if they offer a "seconds" quality partial discount if you can live with it.
The person working their IG reached out pretty quick after messaging them. Said it should not have gone out like that and they said email them and get a free return label. Good service just wish I woulda been walking around tonight with a smile and new boots.
 

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