Footwear to go with our jackets

[Tom71]

They look great. I also have an eye on them. Are they true to size?

That‘s the guy who made the MF road champ boots, isn‘t he?

Thank you. Yes, true to size. I’d say, they are comparable to RedWing with a slightly narrower build.

I haven‘t really found out much about the maker yet. I stumbled upon them more or less by accident and was impressed by the very nice execution.

 

[andyone]

Thank you. Yes, true to size. I’d say, they are comparable to RedWing with a slightly narrower build.

I haven‘t really found out much about the maker yet. I stumbled upon them more or less by accident and was impressed by the very nice execution.

Is it that model?

https://www.burgundschild.com/products/buscemi-vacchetta-leather-schwarz

It looks really outstanding!

And to answer my question - Yes, he made the Road Champs for MF.

https://www.burgundschild.com/en/blogs/blog-topic/chico-imrie-boots-julian-imrie

 

[Tom71]

Is it that model?

https://www.burgundschild.com/products/buscemi-vacchetta-leather-schwarz

It looks really outstanding!

And to answer my question - Yes, he made the Road Champs for MF.

https://www.burgundschild.com/en/blogs/blog-topic/chico-imrie-boots-julian-imrie

It’s this one.

https://www.burgundschild.com/products/coppola-culatta-horsehide-schwarz

The “Buscemi” is slightly higher and calf not horse. I bet it’s just as impressive, but I am partial to horsehide in a boot.

 

[Goel]

My luck with my past few boots has been poor. My last wesco boots were made with the incorrect last and sole, so they had to go back and I haven't heard anything back about how long it will take. The Rider boot/RL Maker Chelsea boots that I ordered were ultimately cancelled because the factory was shut down and the only refund offered was store credit.

 

[Arin666]

Grant Stone.

 

[lina]

Starting on my third pair of OS Chippewa cap toe boots. First two each got ten years or more of wear.

 

[TLW '90]

my USGI THOROGOOD ICW boots


I originally thought they were made by Bates or Bellviews, but the Bellviews use a removable insulated bootie where these use a sewn in insulated lining, and the Bates were stamped.

 

[Bfd70]

 

[Bfd70]

Before and after Unsung House engineers.

 

[barnabus]

Still wearing these Grinders. The break in seems a slow process, although they're pretty comfortable nonetheless.

 

[raf]

As footwear is far more important a daily matter than most leather jackets, I'd give the nod to "Quality" leather footwear. In my opinion, watching YouTube channels like Rose Anvil will reveal good and bad points concerning ancient foot gear, and modern stuff. Rose Anvil (and similar channels) should NOT be ignored, IMHO.

 

[Pandemic]

Brisselback boots in Maryam after nearly a year of very light wear:

 

[Zoro]

I've been wearing these Chromepak Nicks Falcon for a month now. I really loved the 55 last on my other pair and I would like the arch to be slightly more aggressive on this HNW, but I must say that while the 55 wrecked me the first day I wore them, the HNW has simply been a walk in the park (no pun intended).

I don't think they're even remotely broken in, but I'm amazed the break in is being so painless and effortless. I've had sneakers that gave me a tougher time than these.

 

[Tom71]

Just returned from the US on one of the very few flights leaving JFK last night.

Visited the Alden shop on Madison and couldn’t resist the fantastic suede Indy’s. Still no bargain, but some USD 300 less than over here.

 

[Leathergato]

I've been wearing these Chromepak Nicks Falcon for a month now. I really loved the 55 last on my other pair and I would like the arch to be slightly more aggressive on this HNW, but I must say that while the 55 wrecked me the first day I wore them, the HNW has simply been a walk in the park (no pun intended).

I don't think they're even remotely broken in, but I'm amazed the break in is being so painless and effortless. I've had sneakers that gave me a tougher time than these.

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Beautiful boots. How is the toe box for you?

I have a pair of americanas on the HNW last. For the first few weeks both boots fit me perfectly. After about 15 wears or so I can feel the big toe on my right foot touching the top and side of the boot more. It doesn’t hurt or anything so I can still wear them but I haven’t had this happen before. Usually other boots I have had get looser after some wear. It is strange that it is only on the right boot for me. I’ll probably go up a 1/2 size in length or up one size in width for my next pair.

 

[Zoro]

Beautiful boots. How is the toe box for you?

I have a pair of americanas on the HNW last. For the first few weeks both boots fit me perfectly. After about 15 wears or so I can feel the big toe on my right foot touching the top and side of the boot more. It doesn’t hurt or anything so I can still wear them but I haven’t had this happen before. Usually other boots I have had get looser after some wear. It is strange that it is only on the right boot for me. I’ll probably go up a 1/2 size in length or up one size in width for my next pair.

Aesthetically I think it is ugly when looked from above, looks almost like a barefoot shoe toebox and it allows my toes to splay. No rubbing on the boot nor creating any hotspots, zero comfort issues. Even on days that I walked 2 hours in them, I felt no discomfort at any time.

I've gone the same size as in all my other boots too, don't think I can get a better fit.

 

[Unrefined Vision]

Just returned from the US on one of the very few flights leaving JFK last night.

Visited the Alden shop on Madison and couldn’t resist the fantastic suede Indy’s. Still no bargain, but some USD 300 less than over here.

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Hey @Tom71 sharp pair you got there. Beautiful golden/tan suede color.

Enjoying my recent acquisition as well. Certainly fair to say they are not inexpensive, especially when you add in a wedge sole swap as I did. I do think it suits the boot nicely. In combination with the generous and supportive last they provide genuine sneaker level comfort for me.

Glad you were able to make it out alright, can imagine the airport was chaotic place to be. A true Friday the 13th experience by the sounds of it.