Safari Boots

[PADDY]

I just bought these boots by English shoemaker, GRENSON. They are from their Heritage Range, whereby they recreate classic boots such as British Army Officer boots from the 40's. These 'Glen' Boots have been modelled on a pair of 'turn of the century' Italian Army boots. Made from leather and canvas, they are lined in glove leather and have a leather sole (which I'll get rubber soles nailed onto for grip).
They currently have a SALE ON at their site which includes a number of lovely Heritage boots. These boots I'll be using as my Safari Boots.

 

[Mr. Godfrey]

Very nice, Paddy. Oh and a nice price too in the sale. Much cheaper than some fashion boots and better quality.

 

[PADDY]

Absolutely!!

 

[Oldsarge]

That sale is a good price! While I normally look askance at any safari boot but Russell PHII's, if one were to try a full vintage safari, a pair of Grenson's would be just the ticket. Of course, it would also require a black powder gauge rifle or two . . .

 

[Edward_Lindey]

In your picture the canvas looks more tan than on their site. Is that an option or just a computer thing?

Edward

 

[PADDY]

They come in green or tan. I opted for tan.

 

[Chrome]

Nice,

Postages are pretty high to Finland, have to think over a bit (and saw used ones for sale locally.. :eusa_doh: )

 

[Mojave Jack]

Those are sweet boots, Paddy. Be sure to post pics once you get the sole modified.

I recently came across a pair of excellent boots at G. H. Bass, the Cliffords.

Got 'em on a serious sale just before Christmas, and they wore like I'd had them for years on the first day. The sale was so good I went back and bought a second pair. Apparently I was lucky because now they have disappeared from the Bass site, and even a Google search produces very few results. Just finding this pic took 15 minutes of Googling!

 

[Oldsarge]

Mm-hm, crepe soles. Just the ticket for stalking shoes. In the jess I never wear anything else.