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    • ChrisC
      Chris
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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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      • GilesG
        Giles
        IHUK Crew
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        To put it into context, I bought a pair of RW suede Chukka's and I comprehensively fecked them within 6 months…..

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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

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

              Out with the new! In with the old!

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              • nicecrackactionN
                nicecrackaction
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                latest aquisition: custom sporting clays chukka

                "A man of eighty has outlived probably three new schools of painting, two of architecture and poetry and a hundred in dress."
                (Lord Byron)

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                • thomasnunnallyT
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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.

                  Out with the new! In with the old!

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                  • SpaceGnomeS
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                    yea, Im digging this combo as well.

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                    • Finn666F
                      Finn666
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                      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

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                      • C
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                        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?

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                        • thomasnunnallyT
                          thomasnunnally
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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.

                          Out with the new! In with the old!

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                          • madmondayM
                            madmonday
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                            got to love that nude rough out

                            head high, middle finger higher

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                            • SpaceGnomeS
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                              most def.  looking good monday

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                              • madmondayM
                                madmonday
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                                got to love laramie rough out.

                                head high, middle finger higher

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

                                  PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                                  • B
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                                    Message sent Riff…

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

                                      head high, middle finger higher

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                                      • GilesG
                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
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                                        As jeff said, I have had a pair forever, resoled once with another due soon….

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                        • derivative666D
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                                          I love those!!! Does a lot more for me than a Viberg Engineer. Think I may need a pair of these.

                                          "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                          • madmondayM
                                            madmonday
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                                            truth be told, i like that these haven't been embraced by "many" which is good for me, but bad for russie. so much quiet money to be made.

                                            will put up images of my one or two pairs tonight. . . .maybe, hahahahahaha

                                            i'm so weak for laramie rough out

                                            head high, middle finger higher

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