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    • BluegrassB
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      Bold move to irreversably fuck with a pair of rare and expensive boots like that - only time will tell - but after viewing Chiba's, it seems like it will be very hard to beat the natural wear process for this leather.

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      • mclaincauseyM
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        "Bold" is one word for it. They came out nice but the cognac is transcendent.

        Think it, be it.

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        • madmondayM
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          What's wrong with them from you'lls perspective? Once they wear wont the underlying color show and give them some nice character or with the dye job they'll just be brown? They look nice to me, but will admit no accounting for taste, haahaha.

          What do you folks think of rrl murdock boots (sp) saw a black pair brand new listed at 599 shipped. Of course Im  going to ask the objective question,  are they worth it?

          head high, middle finger higher

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          • mclaincauseyM
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            I actually like them, but not as much as Chiba's. I don't think they will evo any better either but to each his own.

            Think it, be it.

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            • Chiba J.C
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              @madmonday:

              What do you folks think of rrl murdock boots (sp) saw a black pair brand new listed at 599 shipped. Of course Im  going to ask the objective question,  are they worth it?

              One issue with the Murdocks is fit. I've never owned them, but people complain a lot about the very narrow shafts. They're not going to work for everybody, that's for sure.

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              • tatmantallT
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                julian or rios de mercedes made

                "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                  I've heard things about the sizing of the Julian made RRL boots being weird. I think the sizing issues got worked out on the Rios version. I've seen some pics online and they look pretty good when worn. I would maybe pick up a pair but I'd be afraid about the sizing issues.

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                  • tatmantallT
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                    my rios were fine sizing wise, the leather just stunk to high hell of chemicals so I returned them, was also SUPER DRY…..

                    "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                      That's lame! Glad you could return them, Tat.

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                      • madmondayM
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                        @tatmantall:

                        julian or rios de mercedes made

                        rios de mercedes

                        and not one of you bastards have come close to answering my question.  you bunch of freckin' fine-goods-intellectuals.  jeez, hahahahahahahaha

                        head high, middle finger higher

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                        • BluegrassB
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                          Mad, I am sure no intellectual haha, but I will give an opinion - I've read A LOT about engineers and what folks are saying about various boots - and the RRLs have fans - but also comments about the fit being off and other issues - agree there are diff. opinions on Julians v. the newer model (you can tell by the RRL logo - I have actually seen both on eBay and the seller is RL and they accept returns which is cool). But you asked for an opinion and mine is I'd go with a custom Wesco like Jack's for that price before I'd go with RLs.  You just don't hear the diversity of pros and cons about the other high-end engineers from my perspective. It's a big decision to drop this kind of coin on a pair of boots and I personally waived off the RLs after reading everything.

                          Also on your other comment about the dyed John Lofgren Baldalassi's - agree they look pretty great - and it "could" turn out really great - and I respect the guy for taking a chance with his $1000 boots.  Like I said it's a bold move, and did not mean that as a negative.  but for me, the boots are just so special as they are - especially after seeing chiba's evo pics.

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                          • madmondayM
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                            Wesco have gotten high praise from respected by me boot men & women on this forum. Might look into a pair when I have the resources. Thanks Bluegrass for taking a moment to break it down for me.

                            sent from a madmofo

                            head high, middle finger higher

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                            • seawolfS
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                              Custom Wescos ftw. I love mine. They get better and better.

                              “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                              @zeebeeleather

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                                I love my Wescos. I think my next pair of boots (which probably won't be for a while) will be a pair of Jobmasters.

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                                • seawolfS
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                                  I'd like a pair of packers for my next pair. There are some fine examples out there.

                                  “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                  @zeebeeleather

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                                  • injunjackI
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                                    MM

                                    If you get custom wescos, I'd suggest that you DO NOT order double midsole. Single is enough for boots that are used for mainly walking OR with elec. starter bike. (real bikes are kicked to life 😉 )
                                    Of course if you want double midsole for some other reason, it's your choice then. They will need double time to break up.

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                                      @mclaincausey:

                                      Epic Chiba. Just epic. Congratulations on those beauties!

                                      From my side too Chiba J, awesome boots

                                      Cheers,
                                      David

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                                      • Chiba J.C
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                                        Thanks Davito.

                                        Another shot, in more natural light.

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                                          Wow! Soooooo nice!

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                                          • ben2tB
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                                            MY DENIM MY RULES!
                                            Noypits…

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