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    William Lennon Boots

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    • LuciferL
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      New pair:

      Seize the day and don't you cry.

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      • tmgT
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        Like those a lot! Mind revealing the build spec?

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        • michaeljcrM
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          I ordered what I think might be a similar pair before Christmas - 178 leather soled boot in brown (burgundy) zug grain leather with rubber forepart. Not sure if that's what's in the picture above, but it's more or less what I was aiming for. Should be ready in a couple of weeks, all being well!

          The only extra charge was the leather forepart, which is £5. Interestingly, they said they'd send me a PayPal request for the extra £5 when the boots are done. It looks like their e-commerce site isn't set up to add extras on. The good news is, I get advance warning of when they're ready.

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          • LuciferL
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            Hey guys!

            My configuration:

            78N brown zug-grain boot with leather sole and rubber heel and forepart

            Seize the day and don't you cry.

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            • tmgT
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              Thanks, what was the difference in cost to the standard boot? Would you mind posting a couple more pics?

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              • LuciferL
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                I paid £159.90 including S&H to Norway (which is a great price for boots like this imo). I'll take a few more shots when I get off work tonight and post!

                Seize the day and don't you cry.

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                • tmgT
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                  Good price indeed, how do they compare to your White's for build quality and comfort? Also, do they run true to size?

                  The 78N is called a hob nailed boot, but they're not actually hob nailed are they?

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                  • ChrisC
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                    Yeah, they're really hob-nailed.  Seriously old school.  I found the sizing to be a tad large; I'm consistently a size 11US, a 10 in Viberg (UK sizing) and have a pair of Tricker's in size 9.5.  My William Lennons in size 10 required a fairly thick insole to work for me.  A 9.5 might have worked, but WL doesn't do half sizes.

                    Can't make a comparison to White's, as I don't have any, but I'd call them well built and sturdy, though a touch unrefined- some untrimmed threads, rough edges here and there, slightly sloppy glue work, seams that aren't always perfectly aligned, that sort of thing.  Nothing that affects the comfort or durability, or even is noticeable without close inspection, but there if you're looking for it.  Comfortable, once they break in, which takes a while.

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                    • LuciferL
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                      Couple of pics:


                      Seize the day and don't you cry.

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                      • Megatron1505M
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                        Very cool, when the weather improves I will be spending more time in mine.

                        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                        • simoncS
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                          Is the Zug grain heavier than their regular leather they use on these boots?  By much?  And in hindsight (all above) are there any other features you would have asked for?

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                          • ChrisC
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                            Dunno about zug grain v smooth, but in retrospect, I would have gotten the commando sole instead of the leather sole.

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                            • Megatron1505M
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                              Chris's analysis on the build quality is spot on, if you're only used to wearing Vibergs or Whites then you might find them a little sloppy by comparison. What they are is functional, built like a tank in the oldest of old school ways, and something a little different to what we usually see.

                              At the price, you will not find many better boots, they are not £100 worse than Whites or £200 worse than Vibergs, which is where they do bear comparison.

                              Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                              • ChrisC
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                                @Megatron1505:

                                Chris's analysis on the build quality is spot on, if you're only used to wearing Vibergs or Whites then you might find them a little sloppy by comparison. What they are is functional, built like a tank in the oldest of old school ways, and something a little different to what we usually see.

                                At the price, you will not find many better boots, they are not £100 worse than Whites or £200 worse than Vibergs, which is where they do bear comparison.

                                Repeated with emphasis, as they are, I think, the most relevant statements about William Lennon that can be made.

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                                • simoncS
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                                  Yes and they are lining them in calf for me, for £10 a boot.  I might go for a bit of rubber on the tips, I like that touch, or maybe even blakies for supreme impact.  Lovely simple boot.  I do love the brass stud on the WW1 boot, might see if I can merc that on these.  Thanks boys.

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                                  • Megatron1505M
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                                    For sale, for cheap. £50 plus your chosen method of shipping, UK10.

                                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                    • simoncS
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                                      Here are my pair fresh in:

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                                      • michaeljcrM
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                                        Damn, they look cool! I went with the Burgundy Zug Grain, but no sign of them yet…

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                                        • BrownIconB
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                                          T.O.W. photo bomb!

                                          Out of the box

                                          After oil

                                          After 6mos = 3mos effective wear

                                          http://3rdiconfess.tumblr.com

                                          To a denimhead, the journey itself is the destination

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                                          • mclaincauseyM
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                                            Dem's cool, like the texture and the unfinished edges.

                                            Think it, be it.

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