Footwear to go with our jackets

[Dortreo]

Roo is great for wallets and watch straps. I’ve never owned kangaroo boots.

I have a couple pairs of RMWs in 9.5H I’ve toyed with listing here.

Here's your chance! These are excellent boots by the way:

Diesel Boot Jungle Kangaroo

Kangaroo leather is known for being lightweight while retaining incredible strength. The natural properties of Kangaroo hide, combined with a vegetable tannage, create a durable leather that ages beautifully. Goodyear-welt construction Leo last Vegetable-tanned Kangaroo by Maryam Tannery...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

 

[AeroFan_07]

I'll do a review of these soon - new to me Nick's that the jury is still out on.

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So these are headed back to the seller. I tried "13 A" - so quite narrow width here. Not a fit. They had a pair of 13B's as well so simply swapping to those. I have several other White's and Nicks that are B width, and they will work.

I will say just two things on the Tanker's so far - it appears that you have the physically un-buckle both straps each time you put them on or take them off. Not a huge deal, but will need to sort out how to work with the straps themselves. Second, they are a "moderately" snug boot - meaning the will not "cinch down" super-tight like a laced boot will. That's perhaps the only them that kept my feet somewhat happy in these, as noted they are slightly too narrow, and most of the narrow-ness was being felt on top of my right foot - in the metatarsal area.

I'll provide a more thorough update and maybe start a tanker boot thread in the general apparel section when the 13B's arrive.

 

[Aloysius]

Here's your chance! These are excellent boots by the way:

http://[URL]https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/products/jungle-kangaroo-diesel-boot

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I know people really like Grant Stone but these cost more than the RMs do when ordered from abroad.

Incidentally it looks like some U.S. dealers are now selling kangaroo RMs again.

 

[TartuWolf]

Got a few pairs coming in from JP.
Oxfords and engineers from Leather Things Motor / MOTOR / MOTO.
Hate the naming, makes it impossible to search..
But I've been dreaming of a MOTOR pair for years now, finally got a chance to try for a reasonable price.
Fingers crossed that the sizing works out, otherwise off to the classifieds they go!

 

[Harris HTM]

Oxfords

you mean derbies!

 

[TartuWolf]

you mean derbies!

Yup, my bad!
Red Wing *******t ruined the associations for me:

 

[navetsea]

I was considering them for a while because of the kangaroo leather, but it looks like they don't ship that outside Australia?


I don't get how there are cowboy boots and ropers that are easy to fit, with people here wearing them all day with no issues, yet engineers are so hard to size for? Something must be going on with the lasts for engineer boots. On my next visit to Japan I'd like to see about trying on and possibly getting a custom fit pull on from Zerrows or someone else.

perhaps because cowboy boots has that V cut on the shaft, so even with narrower fit, the foot can get in and out easier, the shaft can be manipulated easier, and can be pulled more securely since most come with a pulling hole on each side, and also many western boots are made from thinner hide like just normal cowhide and using stitching pattern on the vamp for extra reinforcement against premature wear, compared to engineer boots that are made with thicker stiffer hide

 

[Dortreo]

I know people really like Grant Stone but these cost more than the RMs do when ordered from abroad.

Incidentally it looks like some U.S. dealers are now selling kangaroo RMs again.

One of the key advantages of RM Williams is that they have a fiberglass shank so don’t set off airport metal detectors. They make great travel boots.

I’ve purchased them from Robinson’s in the UK, which often has them on sale.

 

[BarryMcCockiner_PhD]

Bull Elk is a phenomenal boot leather

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[Pandemic]

One of the key advantages of RM Williams is that they have a fiberglass shank so don’t set off airport metal detectors. They make great travel boots.

I’ve purchased them from Robinson’s in the UK, which often has them on sale.

I’m old enough to say I bought my first pair of RMWs soon after finishing high school in Perth. I got a pair of brown Craftsman boots from the Army Navy Surplus store, for around $80. I replaced them 15 years later, coughing up around $250.

 

[Pandemic]

Gents, seeking your feedback on a crazy idea and a recommendation as to who might execute it.

I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a new pair of Chelsea boots from Benzein for a while - something a bit chunky and casual, with a thicker sole and dogger/woodsman heel. The cost and wait time put me off, since this might just be a weird idea that will end up back here in the classified section before too long.

However, I do have several pairs of RM Williams dress boots that don’t get a lot of wear because of the thin sole and low heel.

What do you think about the idea of getting these resoled into something more like the below?

To this sort of sole and heel:

Any suggestions on a good cobbler to discuss this idea with? A couple years ago I bookmarked a newish outfit just starting out who would be ideal, but long since list the link to their Insta page.

 

[Pandemic]

^

Unsung House, was the place I was trying to remember!

 

[Dortreo]

One of the key advantages of RM Williams is that they have a fiberglass shank so don’t set off airport metal detectors. They make great travel boots.

I’ve purchased them from Robinson’s in the UK, which often has them on sale.

So…. The nails in the heels of my RM Williams set off the TSA metal detector at MCO (Orlando), my least favorite airport in the world.

 

[Dortreo]

Gents, seeking your feedback on a crazy idea and a recommendation as to who might execute it.

I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a new pair of Chelsea boots from Benzein for a while - something a bit chunky and casual, with a thicker sole and dogger/woodsman heel. The cost and wait time put me off, since this might just be a weird idea that will end up back here in the classified section before too long.

However, I do have several pairs of RM Williams dress boots that don’t get a lot of wear because of the thin sole and low heel.

What do you think about the idea of getting these resoled into something more like the below?



To this sort of sole and heel:



Any suggestions on a good cobbler to discuss this idea with? A couple years ago I bookmarked a newish outfit just starting out who would be ideal, but long since list the link to their Insta page.

I’ve got a very chunky pair of Chelseas from Bordon. They’re a lot of fun and definitely a keeper. My dog’s not such a fan though.

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[Fonzie]

Gents, seeking your feedback on a crazy idea and a recommendation as to who might execute it.

I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a new pair of Chelsea boots from Benzein for a while - something a bit chunky and casual, with a thicker sole and dogger/woodsman heel. The cost and wait time put me off, since this might just be a weird idea that will end up back here in the classified section before too long.

However, I do have several pairs of RM Williams dress boots that don’t get a lot of wear because of the thin sole and low heel.

What do you think about the idea of getting these resoled into something more like the below?

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To this sort of sole and heel:

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Any suggestions on a good cobbler to discuss this idea with? A couple years ago I bookmarked a newish outfit just starting out who would be ideal, but long since list the link to their Insta page.

Does it have to be in the US? My cobbler in Adelaide does this sort of upgrades and he’s incredible, good prices too. Check his FB account:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1AddgR2Q4k/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

[Fonzie]

Does it have to be in the US? My cobbler in Adelaide does this sort of upgrades and he’s incredible, good prices too. Check his FB account:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1AddgR2Q4k/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

[Edward]

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:

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(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.

Underground make a decent quality shoe for what they are. I had a pair of their 'Beatle Boot' winkle pickers in black suede for years. Not streetwear for me, but they were perfect for RiffRaff boots when I was a regular Rocky Horror shadowcaster in that role. Only mistake I made was buying my regular size - they were always too tight for socks, then when I put weight on they became painfully tight. Last worn at a friend's 40th in 2014 (eighties theme; I went as eighties-goth era Dave Vanian).

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?

Enough if you go one size up, or have unusually slim feet.

 

[Tom71]

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Well done! An RMW on steroids! Is that the Craftsman? Also, which leather is that? Looks spectacular!

 

[Pandemic]

Well done! An RMW on steroids! Is that the Craftsman? Also, which leather is that? Looks spectacular!

The toe looks too rounded to be a Ctaftsman.

I’m shipping one of my my pairs to Unsung this week, to build an RM Frankenstein.

 

[Tom71]

The toe looks too rounded to be a Ctaftsman.

I’m shipping one of my my pairs to Unsung this week, to build an RM Frankenstein.

That´s what I thought too; but for the Gardener it looks too refined. Maybe the angle (and lightning). Very attractive...!