Russell Moccasin
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grame, i'm into 3, 4, 5 & 6. when are you taking the plunge? damn G$, those are almost as mis-shappen as the foot they cover. i know folks get up in arms about Russell's web site, but they are catering to folks that take their feet very seriously. just like Iron Heart was heavy denim for a certain market, Russells really cater to folks creeping around shooting sh!t that can't shoot back.
Seems those people take their feet & comfort very seriously, it's a good thing for the rest of us ::)
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Giles, how do the Russells compare with things like Viberg and Whites in terms of build quality? I know it's comparing apples and oranges, but…
Madmonday, probably sometime early next year. It depends on finances, and I don't desperately need a new pair of boots right now. I've got a pair of Merrell barefoot style shoes, which I really like, and the Russell Minimalist range looks like taking this to the next level. So no chunky, white soles for me.
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I've never been a fan of that "stitched by hand" irregular and uneven look that Russell does, but as you say, that's an aesthetic concern, not a constructional one. If Giles can't destroy a pair over the course of a couple of years, then they're clearly well built and from quality materials.
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I like those knok about boots.
My only "beef" with Russell products is that some look like a 5 year old used grocery store scissors to cut the leather. Im not picky about stitch counts and the like, but the finishing is just shit at times. I have only seen examples of the extremes however, so they are either fantastic or poorly done. None of the issues seems to be a build quality issue though. I dont know enough to form a solid opinion at this point, but I am at the very least, weary of the product at this point.
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Payment processed! Guess I can expect these as a Bday present to myself!
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latest aquisition: custom sporting clays chukka
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I like the green suede paired with the brown leather. I really like the green suede itself. Would like to see it paired with some khaki chinos and/or denim to see if I could pull it off.
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yea, Im digging this combo as well.
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quoting from sufu…
More new boots alert. Look away now if easily offended by new leather.
Finally got my Russell Moccasin custom order.
I'm extremely happy with these. The details are something like this:
7 inch single vamp Birdshooter in tan chromexcel- Brown cape buffalo outer moulded sole
- Treated oak leather midsole
- Brass eyelets
- Vibram #430 sole
- Leather lining - tan
These are on the munson last which is immensely comfortable out of the box with bags more room in the toebox compared to the standard Russell last. I also rather like the wide toe profile.
The Russell construction is awesome, nothing to complain about on this pair. The CXL feels beefy, way more so than Alden's.
Cape buffalo x tan CXL
Fit pic
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This is another place where it is best to send in a tracing. They will tell you what size you are.
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got to love that nude rough out
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most def. looking good monday
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got to love laramie rough out.
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i have that exact pair. never wear em. if anyone is interested shoot me a message.
