Mister Freedom

[simonc]

Yo Finn, get up.

[tatmantall]

Bummer snowy… That flat toe is a pain at first... I usually have no issues with breaking my boots in... I even like them a bit painful but these are the only pair I've owned I still can't wear all day

[superfuzz]

Sorry to hear that Snowy! Hope the half size up works for you! I'm sure you'll find someone to take the others.

[tatmantall]

Maybe just get rid of your toenail, they are overrated anyway… He'll G took it a step further and got rid of the toe and he's fairly normal ... I guess.

[Finn666]

awaiting your pm snowman!

David, Mike and Simon - stop talking me into such things

[Scottystyles]

Snowy, I'm the opposite. I have a larger left foot! Hahaa! But not by much. And yep I'm also having the same current opposite dilemma as you. accept I can wear mine (my 9.5 two tone 2045 Viberg's) they are just a half size to big.. Bummer is I cant get another pair as the Brown CXL leather is not being restocked due to a supply issue. Bummed!! I have about an inch spare in my toe. I figured it wouldn't be a problem when I first started to wear them. But now they feel a tad loose after wearing them in. Thick socks sorts them out ok, but I Guess I'm chasing perfection. Looks like have to flog mine too. Double bummed!

[mclaincausey]

These won't look like this for long, I just scrubbed the edges of the soles with water and canvas (thanks VEB!) and then oiled them. Thought they looked cool still wet though.

[madmonday]

i want to see a pair of these in real life. . .

[Anesthetist]

Strongman cuff & Sportsman Chino. It takes time to get used to the fuller cut pants but I like them a lot.

[Snowy]

MCL you tease ;). Come on round 2 :).

Great fits Ane

[Nerkg]

@Anesthetist:

Strongman cuff & Sportsman Chino. It takes time to get used to the fuller cut pants but I like them a lot.

Not rinsed yet?

Snowy edit: (dropping quoted pic before Seul sees)

[Anesthetist]

Just once but I feel they have a little more to go. I had to size up due to being in between sizes. The guy at MF didn't recommend sizing down since the material doesn't stretch much.

[davito]

@Anesthetist:

Strongman cuff & Sportsman Chino. It takes time to get used to the fuller cut pants but I like them a lot.

very nice pants buddy 50's look with higher waist and fuller cut, completely fine, that fabric will age beautifully. No need to soak imho unless you want to and the cut will not change significantly as MF does not make skinny pants ;). enjoy those beauties

[tatmantall]

i think the  cut looks great, but ive just never been thrilled with skinny cuts anyways… of course there is a time and a place for everything and I own a few pair  but My heart has always loved a nice fuller cut

[mclaincausey]

I think those look fantastic Anesthetist.

As normal, agree with Tat, straight cuts are my favorite…  634 is my favorite IH cut.

[Scottystyles]

@mclaincausey:

These won't look like this for long, I just scrubbed the edges of the soles with water and canvas (thanks VEB!) and then oiled them. Thought they looked cool still wet though.

What's that leather colour/type MCL please?

[Snowy]

Scotty, it's the same as I PM'd you the other night. Road Champs are always the same leather and colour. There's been 3 batches of Road Champs now. All same base leather, the way it evolves each time is totally different. They also change colour dramatically in different lights….

[Snowy]

Here's some of the many faces of the RoadChamps;
http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/mister-freedom-road-champ-update.html
http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com.au/2011/02/many-faces-of-mister-freedom-road-champ.html

[tatmantall]

First batch was different color, almost black… After that they have all been more on the brown side but like snowman said... Chameleon like

[Snowy]

^Good point. Same leather, but painted/treated differently.