Footwear to go with our jackets

[Tom71]

Yeah embossed, never seen Stingray leather and seems a bit pricey

I just noted since I once had a Panerai watch with an after market stingray strap. Looked killer and allegedly was EUR 200, -.

 

[Aloysius]

I just noted since I once had a Panerai watch with an after market stingray strap. Looked killer and allegedly was EUR 200, -.

Most fun thing about Panerais is how they work with every kind of strap you can imagine.

 

[cbez]

Willie asked me to send the boots back to them at my expense. They will make alterations and send them back to me at their expense.
Gave him this file showcasing what needs to be altered. Waiting for his confirmation that it's all clear, then I'll send them back.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l34pfBztZ199-dqmCXiEdWullsc65IjD4_Uh-7spNzU/

Seems insane to me honestly. To rebuild to that level, seems easier to just make another boot.

 

[Tom71]

Most fun thing about Panerais is how they work with every kind of strap you can imagine.

It was the Radiomir SLC. Such a cool, reduced design, going perfectly with the stingray strap in brown-gray.
Stupidly, I sold it as it was a 47mm case and I figured it was just a bit too chunky. Miss it sometimes.

 

[TartuWolf]

Seems insane to me honestly. To rebuild to that level, seems easier to just make another boot.

I think so too, but not my call. On the other hand I hope they can just trim and re-stitch the existing materials to reduce waste. No idea how anyone could fit a boot this size with this kind of shaft and instep comfortably in terms of him/me reselling these.

I'm simply expecting a well fitting boot (after giving them many 2d and 3d foot and leg measurements) that is built to my spec (1 midsole, not 2). And yes, like I mentioned, the 2 layer midsole is debatable as you can call one of those layers a leather outsole. But I'll see if he agrees to these alterations or only the shaft replacement and related adjustments (points 3 and 4) in the document. That would also be good enough for me.

 

[Drzdave58]

I think so too, but not my call. On the other hand I hope they can just trim and re-stitch the existing materials to reduce waste. No idea how anyone could fit a boot this size with this kind of shaft and instep comfortably in terms of him/me reselling these.

I'm simply expecting a well fitting boot (after giving them many 2d and 3d foot and leg measurements) that is built to my spec (1 midsole, not 2). And yes, like I mentioned, the 2 layer midsole is debatable as you can call one of those layers a leather outsole. But I'll see if he agrees to these alterations or only the shaft replacement and related adjustments (points 3 and 4) in the document. That would also be good enough for me.

I have to wonder if that last is part of the problem on that particular build. It's odd that the build could be so out of whack considering all the measurements u gave him. What are your thoughts on this?

 

[TartuWolf]

I have to wonder if that last is part of the problem on that particular build. It's odd that the build could be so out of whack considering all the measurements u gave him. What are your thoughts on this?

Well here's how he put it:
"Hi bro good day. my apologies for the wider shaft, my staff might have given too much allowance on the shaft. we normally give 6-7cm space on the upper shaft and 5cm on the ankle."

So he doesn't do everything himself (kind of expected that), but has a staff that works on boots. Maybe a new member or apprentice who didn't calculate correctly or was too generous with the spacing.

For example:
I gave my upper calf measurements at 29,5. By his logic the result should have been 35,5-36,5cm. I want 36-37cm so it would have been right on the spot according to his own instructions. But it came out at 41cm, which is way off.

 

[3.14nche]

Spring cleaning
Trickers Stow in moss Kudu

Grenson Jonah in tan calf

 

[Pandemic]

Well here's how he put it:
"Hi bro good day. my apologies for the wider shaft, my staff might have given too much allowance on the shaft. we normally give 6-7cm space on the upper shaft and 5cm on the ankle."

So he doesn't do everything himself (kind of expected that), but has a staff that works on boots. Maybe a new member or apprentice who didn't calculate correctly or was too generous with the spacing.

For example:
I gave my upper calf measurements at 29,5. By his logic the result should have been 35,5-36,5cm. I want 36-37cm so it would have been right on the spot according to his own instructions. But it came out at 41cm, which is way off.

I’m not familiar with this brand. Do you mind me asking what the rough price is for their engineers?

 

[Bennarion]

Spring cleaning
Trickers Stow in moss Kudu
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Grenson Jonah in tan calf
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I especially like Kudu

 

[TartuWolf]

I’m not familiar with this brand. Do you mind me asking what the rough price is for their engineers?

~520usd shipped in EU for a CXL pair. Horse rump is around 120usd extra.

 

[Pandemic]

~520usd shipped in EU for a CXL pair. Horse rump is around 120usd extra.

That’s impressive

 

[TartuWolf]

That’s impressive

Exactly why I decided to give them a try. Let's see how it works out in the end Take a look at their IG, they make some fantastic stuff!

 

[3.14nche]

I especially like Kudu

yup
their monkey boots in snuff are very tempting but I really don't need yet another pair of boots

 

[Goel]

Spring cleaning
Trickers Stow in moss Kudu
View attachment 690829

I like that shade of green, I have a waxy version but it's brighter. I'll have to see if I can darken it a bit...

 

[AeroFan_07]

I seem to have a PNW boot habit going. One pair of Nicks is out for a re-sole so those are not shown. Also the one, single pair of Red Wings left are the 2013 Iron Rangers closest to where I'm sitting.

 

[Vectrex]

I usually wear winklepickers. It's what suits me the most and what i like the most aesthetically. Not many Men do it anymore, it was more common in the 70s and 80s, which is a shame. I usually wear skinny trousers/jeans or at least very slim fit trousers/jeans, they always go well with it. But you have to be a certain type for that i guess.

These are from UK brand Underground, i really like them, they last very long and are high quality.

I also wear Martens from the default model to model "Jadon" :

And something i wear pretty often are cuban heel Winklepickers:

(Club Cubano)

If it comes to my winklepickers i have my models in leather and black suede to give them a velvet look.

It's save to say that i really don't care about conformity and what some mens fashion blog think is trendy or look good, i wear what i like. I don't cuff my pants for example, this seems to be very modern, but i don't care for that, never did.

 

[pillepalle123]

I really like the style!

But my toes are getting cramped by just looking at this non-anatomical form
I hope this last leaves a lot of room in the front?

 

[Tom71]

I usually wear winklepickers. It's what suits me the most and what i like the most aesthetically. Not many Men do it anymore, it was more common in the 70s and 80s, which is a shame. I usually wear skinny trousers/jeans or at least very slim fit trousers/jeans, they always go well with it. But you have to be a certain type for that i guess. View attachment 692815

These are from UK brand Underground, i really like them, they last very long and are high quality.

I also wear Martens from the default model to model "Jadon" : View attachment 692816


And something i wear pretty often are cuban heel Winklepickers:

View attachment 692818
(Club Cubano)

If it comes to my winklepickers i have my models in leather and black suede to give them a velvet look.

It's save to say that i really don't care about conformity and what some mens fashion blog think is trendy or look good, i wear what i like. I don't cuff my pants for example, this seems to be very modern, but i don't care for that, never did.

i like the deviation from TFL’s accepted norm! Not for me, but some bold choices for sure!

 

[Pandemic]

I usually wear winklepickers. It's what suits me the most and what i like the most aesthetically. Not many Men do it anymore, it was more common in the 70s and 80s, which is a shame. I usually wear skinny trousers/jeans or at least very slim fit trousers/jeans, they always go well with it. But you have to be a certain type for that i guess. View attachment 692815

These are from UK brand Underground, i really like them, they last very long and are high quality.

I also wear Martens from the default model to model "Jadon" : View attachment 692816


And something i wear pretty often are cuban heel Winklepickers:

View attachment 692818
(Club Cubano)

If it comes to my winklepickers i have my models in leather and black suede to give them a velvet look.

It's save to say that i really don't care about conformity and what some mens fashion blog think is trendy or look good, i wear what i like. I don't cuff my pants for example, this seems to be very modern, but i don't care for that, never did.

Love it! I wore them as a gothy teen. My feet are way too wide these days.