Footwear to go with our jackets

[Harris HTM]

My Dying Bride I still have to listen to.
I saw them in a festival in 05 or 06 and really enjoyed the set but somehow never got back to them.
I reckon Turn Loose the Swans is a good place to start ?

Well it is their masterpiece but definitely not an easy listening, as most of their albums. Ignore everything after 'songs of darkness, words of light', it is really generic. Maybe try 'the light at the end of the world' as an introduction.

 

[3.14nche]

Well it is their masterpiece but definitely not an easy listening, as most of their albums. Ignore everything after 'songs of darkness, words of light', it is really generic. Maybe try 'the light at the end of the world' as an introduction.

Will do, thanks!

 

[Zoro]

I have a pair of them in the Simpson last, really nice boots.
The leather sole is way too slippery for my taste, it's better now but when new I felt like I was walking on ice.
Granted I don't have much experience with these kind of soles I also feel like they wear out pretty fast.
I had to go half a size up what is recommended on their website.
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I think that's their Forest last? At least that model, with the buckle being lower, that they had yesterday at the store was Forest and it was too tight, but perhaps half size up would work!

I will quite likely buy them, but next month as today I'm here just very briefly. I will go for their rubber sole, as I know I will not enjoy the leather one despite it being a different option from the other boots I've got.

 

[3.14nche]

I think that's their Forest last? At least that model, with the buckle being lower, that they had yesterday at the store was Forest and it was too tight, but perhaps half size up would work!

I will quite likely buy them, but next month as today I'm here just very briefly. I will go for their rubber sole, as I know I will not enjoy the leather one despite it being a different option from the other boots I've got.

It looks like it comes in 3 lasts:
Simpson / Rain / Forest

According to their website Simpson is similar to Rain but slightly longer and narrower.

 

[Bfd70]

Might be the camera angle but those look like flippers

 

[Zoro]

Might be the camera angle but those look like flippers

 

[Pandemic]

I’ve been toying with the idea of a side-zip ankle boot that bridges the gap between dressy western and work boot: almond toe, Cuban heel but a thicker leather and sole with no toe bug. Looks like Brisselblack have something like that, but if anyone knows of an alternative please let me know!

 

[Ron86]

I’ve been toying with the idea of a side-zip ankle boot that bridges the gap between dressy western and work boot: almond toe, Cuban heel but a thicker leather and sole with no toe bug. Looks like Brisselblack have something like that, but if anyone knows of an alternative please let me know!

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A brand to consider is Addict from Japan. They have western side zip boots that may fit the bill. Bristle Black is a good choice though.

 

[Pandemic]

A brand to consider is Addict from Japan. They have western side zip boots that may fit the bill. Bristle Black is a good choice though.

Ahhh, I should’ve added that I probably need MTO or American, since I have extra wide feet

 

[Herrvallmo]

I’ve been toying with the idea of a side-zip ankle boot that bridges the gap between dressy western and work boot: almond toe, Cuban heel but a thicker leather and sole with no toe bug. Looks like Brisselblack have something like that, but if anyone knows of an alternative please let me know!

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I think Rolling Dub Trio made a similar side zip-boots, but I can be remembering wrong(but they do make some gorgeous boots! I really want a pair of their Jodhpurs )

*saw your reply to Ron sorry

 

[Bfd70]

“Wearing” these Wesco jobmasters today

 

[barnabus]

I got another pair of Rissington boots for Christmas, from Mrs Barnabus.

I already have them in black, but now I also have them in English tan.

(Stock photo)

 

[MrProper]

Damn, more of them.

 

[Bfd70]

Russell Moccasin
The good the ugly and the bad

Background
After my last several boot purchases which were either engineers or western boots i was looking for a more practical daily driver. Boots for when i would spend the entire day on my feet walking. I was familiar with RM and intrigued by the idea of true moccasin construction. They seemed to have pretty solid bonafides. I hesitated for a little while because their i age is pretty solidly wrapped up in hunting culture. In theory i suppose i support that but it’s not really my thing. Then back in July a youtube influencer (?) (reviewer) who goes by the Iron Snail announced he was doing a collab with RM. I found his videos both informative and amusing so when I saw and liked the design i clicked buy it now.

Good
When the box arrived i couldn’t believe their were boots inside. It was too light. I own several pairs of PNW boots. The support on them is great but they’re absolute bricks. I think the overall lower weight of these boots will reduce fatigue and also make them more practical for warmer months. RM has a sizing tool on their site. I used this and my boots fit perfectly. The leather in the build is a burgundy cxl. It is beautiful. Deep red brown with the slightest hint of dark orange. As far as initial comfortability they are a 10/10. Snow has been deep here and i haven’t had the chance to give them a proper test run. I’m hoping their lack of firmness isn’t a problem for my lousy flat over pronating feet.

Ugly
There is no other way to describe the QC other than very bad. There is a huge wobble in the top stitch. The stitching on one of the counters drop noticeably. There is a tab of leather that seems like it should have been cut but wasn’t. They smelled strongly of glue for the first 3 days. These boots were $750. At that price I would expect these to be kicked to factory seconds.

Bad
I have reached out to RM and Iron snail both on social media. Due to the holidays i have waited to hear back from them for 12 days prior to posting this. I have been completely ghosted. Therefore customer service 0/10.

I hope these boots stay comfortable and last me a long time and many miles. I think they will. But, I wouldn’t support RM or IS with one hot penny. I really wanted these to work out great. There are several other models that I’m interested in. I love the idea of supporting a small outfit in the midwest. Unfortunately i wouldn’t deal with them again unless they were giving boots away for free.

 

[Bfd70]

 

[Bfd70]

 

[tamoko]

I think topic slowly los his original idea
"Footwear to go with our jackets"
This exactly thet point wich footwear stylistic work with Jackets.
This is a not really "no matter".

 

[AeroFan_07]

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BFD - I would agree with you. Were these folks at BootCamp in Chicago? We saw so many in such a short time it was hard to keep track.

I agree that if I had just paid $750 and they showed up like this, I would have immediately sent them back for a complete refund. That is just not reasonable on their part, and I do hope they will make it right with you. In fact, I think I would still try to do this.

Also, to anyone asking, this is a perfectly reasonable thread to do a nice review on boots as BFD as done here, as these are indeed "Footwear to go with our jackets." It's a more efficient way of doing this than constantly starting new threads, just add to what is existing.

 

[Tom71]

Russell Moccasin
The good the ugly and the bad

Background
After my last several boot purchases which were either engineers or western boots i was looking for a more practical daily driver. Boots for when i would spend the entire day on my feet walking. I was familiar with RM and intrigued by the idea of true moccasin construction. They seemed to have pretty solid bonafides. I hesitated for a little while because their i age is pretty solidly wrapped up in hunting culture. In theory i suppose i support that but it’s not really my thing. Then back in July a youtube influencer (?) (reviewer) who goes by the Iron Snail announced he was doing a collab with RM. I found his videos both informative and amusing so when I saw and liked the design i clicked buy it now.

Good
When the box arrived i couldn’t believe their were boots inside. It was too light. I own several pairs of PNW boots. The support on them is great but they’re absolute bricks. I think the overall lower weight of these boots will reduce fatigue and also make them more practical for warmer months. RM has a sizing tool on their site. I used this and my boots fit perfectly. The leather in the build is a burgundy cxl. It is beautiful. Deep red brown with the slightest hint of dark orange. As far as initial comfortability they are a 10/10. Snow has been deep here and i haven’t had the chance to give them a proper test run. I’m hoping their lack of firmness isn’t a problem for my lousy flat over pronating feet.

Ugly
There is no other way to describe the QC other than very bad. There is a huge wobble in the top stitch. The stitching on one of the counters drop noticeably. There is a tab of leather that seems like it should have been cut but wasn’t. They smelled strongly of glue for the first 3 days. These boots were $750. At that price I would expect these to be kicked to factory seconds.

Bad
I have reached out to RM and Iron snail both on social media. Due to the holidays i have waited to hear back from them for 12 days prior to posting this. I have been completely ghosted. Therefore customer service 0/10.

I hope these boots stay comfortable and last me a long time and many miles. I think they will. But, I wouldn’t support RM or IS with one hot penny. I really wanted these to work out great. There are several other models that I’m interested in. I love the idea of supporting a small outfit in the midwest. Unfortunately i wouldn’t deal with them again unless they were giving boots away for free.

Good review; thanks for sharing!

I like them visually. As for the QC issues: yes, they are very expensive. Not something I would be prepared to try and get to Europe with the extra-upcharge involved...

 

[Jon Crow]

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Wow you paid that for them, I'd be angry at half that price, total rubbish