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ill try to hunt down some other articles when I get a chance, I have seen it on a few "pecos" style boots on the Bay in the past. Right now gotta a paper I have to finish writing but will hunt some more info down and try to talk to VEB and see if I can get his commentary in here. It was not regarded as something good way back when, and was not intentional; however now, because of its sought after aesthetic appeal to enthusiasts the process responsible is being replicated to achieve this "desirable" effect. Same thing with the tiny hole on the back of the heel counter found on John Lofgren Engineers (though unlike the toe tracks I can not account for the reason for this detail) can also be found on many early engineer boots pre 1940-50s
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Damn T, you know a lot about boots. Thanks for sharing. Very interesting.
I am agreeing with snowy and SF though that I sure cant see or feel anything in the toes of my RC boot but leather. Full day 2 of wear and they are feeling better by a factor of 2 - heel slip barely noticeable and toes still softening up.
You can see the toe tracks a little better on the right boot here…
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Damn T, you know a minute amount of the readily available information with regards to engineer boots.
fixed this for you to more accurately reflect the extent my knowledge.
Chris has a lot of great information on cowboy boots as well, he was kind enough to share an incredible amount of his information with me a few months ago. We all have our little niches, but engineer boots are actually what sparked my interest in cowboy boots.
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How are they breaking in for you, Snowy?
Feeling good mate. Loosening up tons in all the right areas. 2 full days, 2 evenings. May have to add a 5th notch on the strap, but so far have not had any issues with the slippage. Feel like a million bucks strutting in these bad boys.
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I found the old ad for my Grensons!..
http://www.styleforum.net/t/98307/grenson-wwii-combat-boot-waxed-leather-us-9d-e
Five years later…
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Epic Chiba. Just epic. Congratulations on those beauties!
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Those are tempting…
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I read somewhere that the Baldalassi people say they don't need anything
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How do rm Williams fit? Tts? Ibex always wanted a pair. Very nice man
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Weird sizing. I'm a 7G in RM, an 8 in RW and an 8 (26.0 cm) in Japanese boots. I was very glad I could try these on in the store before buying. The other thing is, because they're chelsea boots, they've got to be tight when you buy them because the leather stretches a little, but not too tight that they're uncomfortable.
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Thanks man, I'm probably a weirdo but I like my boots as tight as I can get them in all directions. It just feels better to me as long as my toe is just touching the end and the Instep is stretched tight across my foot with the heel locked down…. Probably not good for my feet but whatever
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Wow, those Lofgren Badalassi engineers look so great! I wasn't sold on the color when new but worn in they look amazing. I bet this guy who died his pair wishes he'd just left good enough alone! http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com/2013/05/reader-mail_22.html
