Mulceber
Practically Family
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- 758
- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
I bought these second-hand a month or so ago and have worn them a few times. In that time, I've realized two things: I think they're a little bit too loose (side-to-side, not front-to-back) for me, and I don't think laceless boots are really my thing. So, they're up for sale.
That said, these are amazing boots, and they very much live up to the reputations of both the companies that had a hand in creating them. The stitch work is great, and the horsehide rolls beautifully. Seeing these boots makes me get why people love Engineer and Tanker boots - they just aren't for me! The faithfulness to the originals is also impressive. I've included a photo toward the end of a pair of original Dehner Tanker boots from World War II, and I think these ones are a pretty great repro!
Sizing: the listed size is 10.5D. On Standard & Strange's website, they recommend going down a full size from your Brannock device, which I did, but didn't account for having narrow feet and a low instep. If you're an 11.5D, or MAYBE a 12C, these should fit you great.
Condition: when I got them they had a few scuffs on them, and the seller recommended giving them a bit of conditioning. I treated them with Venetian Shoe Cream, and all the minor scuffs vanished. The biggest one still has a VERY minor trace (see photos), and since then, I've added a couple minor scuffs of my own around the heel (also see photos), but overall, these boots are in excellent condition. Not too much wear yet on the soles, and the leather is in beautiful shape.
Asking price: $800 shipped in CONUS, paypal f&f. If you live further afield, we can discuss options, but I'm a touch reluctant to ship expensive boots abroad.
A pair of originals that survived the war:
The worst of the scuffs that they came with, after some conditioning:
Some minor scuffs from ordinary wear:
That said, these are amazing boots, and they very much live up to the reputations of both the companies that had a hand in creating them. The stitch work is great, and the horsehide rolls beautifully. Seeing these boots makes me get why people love Engineer and Tanker boots - they just aren't for me! The faithfulness to the originals is also impressive. I've included a photo toward the end of a pair of original Dehner Tanker boots from World War II, and I think these ones are a pretty great repro!
Sizing: the listed size is 10.5D. On Standard & Strange's website, they recommend going down a full size from your Brannock device, which I did, but didn't account for having narrow feet and a low instep. If you're an 11.5D, or MAYBE a 12C, these should fit you great.
Condition: when I got them they had a few scuffs on them, and the seller recommended giving them a bit of conditioning. I treated them with Venetian Shoe Cream, and all the minor scuffs vanished. The biggest one still has a VERY minor trace (see photos), and since then, I've added a couple minor scuffs of my own around the heel (also see photos), but overall, these boots are in excellent condition. Not too much wear yet on the soles, and the leather is in beautiful shape.
Asking price: $800 shipped in CONUS, paypal f&f. If you live further afield, we can discuss options, but I'm a touch reluctant to ship expensive boots abroad.
A pair of originals that survived the war:
The worst of the scuffs that they came with, after some conditioning:
Some minor scuffs from ordinary wear:
