Russell Moccasin

[Graeme]

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.

[Giles]

Build quality is good, stitch count on the moc toe sometimes not perfect.  But these are a pair of suede chukkas that have lasted 2 years of abuse already.  When they eventually die (if I don't beat them to it), I'll get another pair.

[Graeme]

Thanks Giles.

I've noticed that some of the edging can be a bit wonky, for example on this pair I posted for Madmonday. But that is an aesthetic, rather than functional, issue.

I'll probably order a pair sometime next year.

[Chris]

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.

[Giles]

To put it into context, I bought a pair of RW suede Chukka's and I comprehensively fecked them within 6 months…..

[Seul]

Damn… And that's with only 8 toes... Crazy fecker...

[SpaceGnome]

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.

[thomasnunnally]

Payment processed!  Guess I can expect these as a Bday present to myself!

[nicecrackaction]

latest aquisition: custom sporting clays chukka

[thomasnunnally]

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.

[SpaceGnome]

yea, Im digging this combo as well.

[Finn666]

quoting from sufu…

@fre-co:

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

[Concret]

I'm trying to find info about it, but with no much luck. How do you compare Russell boots size wise with Red Wing of Indys?

[thomasnunnally]

This is another place where it is best to send in a tracing.  They will tell you what size you are.

[madmonday]

got to love that nude rough out

[SpaceGnome]

most def.  looking good monday

[madmonday]

got to love laramie rough out.

[riffblaster general]

i have that exact pair.  never wear em.  if anyone is interested shoot me a message.

[bertoni]

Message sent Riff…

[madmonday]

maybe once or twice i've said how i feel how about russies: