Show us your boots
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I'm going to read back through this thread to see if there are any but I'm looking for some brogue boot suggestions. Something like the Grenson Sharp (which I may go with once I figure out sizing). Most of the Tricker's I've seen are triple soled which is a bit much for me but I haven't seen them all. I keep an eye Leather Soul HI but they don't have anything right now and I'm going to search around some more but if anyone has a quick suggestion it'd be appreciated.
I've had a pair of Grenson Bleasdale's (the non-brogues) for nearly ten years, had them re-soled by Genson twice and still love wearing them. Easily the best boots I've ever bought.
Having said that, I love Blundstone boots for everyday wear. I've just bought new pair of 550's and they're just as good as the first pair, despite now being made in Thailand (which was a real blow to find out, but I'm addicted to them).
Michael
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Wolverine 721LTD Boot
Not my styel, but I'm sure a lot of you guys are going to like the latest Leffoot
Wolverine 1000 Miles limited edition horween shell cordovan boot.
http://www.wolverine.com/US/1000mile/blog/category/1000-Mile-In-The-News.aspx
http://www.wolverine.com/us/1000mile/blog/
Check out the video. awesome
We can do anything
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Mibbes a bit late on helping out guys but if you're interested in the 1000 milers (outstanding boots in the horween chromexel - I'll post a pic of my own shortly) then I know 2 sites the sell them:
Cultizm in Germany (but ship very fast) and Plumsoles in UK
http://www.plumsoles.co.uk/
http://www.cultizm.com/Watch out for sizing - I'm a standard UK9 and wear UK8s for these . . . think this is similar to a few other US boots
TTFN
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check these out for something from the eastern shores of the atlantic
http://www.williamlennon.co.uk/footwear/world-war-1-replica-boot.html
. . . made to order and kinda without the wallet bustin' Buzz Rickson, Real McCoys price tags
and for something completely different
http://www.yuketen.com/products_maineguide_fw2010.html
the most comfortable boots I have ever worn - plus they look the absolute dogs b@llocks teamed with good denim with a good turn-up (in my humble opinion)
TTFN
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One thing about W/L boots is the lack of welted construction on most of their models. Inexpensive yes, but would be more challenging to resole/repair, if I understand things correctly. Pretty good selection though and they do have some construction looking offerings which are welted, if a little outside my style. Love the lack of visible branding. Also a significant dealbreaker in my attire of choice.
I really love the aesthetic of (some of)their designs, but can't seem to get over my hesitation even though I'm sure their repairable(most footwear is) to some degree.
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you got it spot on with the construction
upside here is that WL will repair - and given that both Tim Little and Trickers have both charged me about 80 quid for re-soles on shoes I'm not thinking mega-cost or problem here
I'm hesitating, but only until I get IH gear I want . . . so hopefully l won't finding out the hard way!!
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Here's a not very good shot of my Grenson Bleasdale boots, about ten years old and re-soled twice by the maker:
And a shot from A blog called Tower of Sleep:
Best boots I ever bought. Goodyear Commando sole, fantastic leather and they look great with jeans.
As a bonus, you can see the great hemming job Giles did on my new 634Ss.
M.
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I'm not an expert, but I think most William Lennon boots are resole-able. They have stitched and/or nailed outsoles, which should mean they can be replaced. The WWI replica boots above are supposed to be authentic repros, so they should be just as rebuildable as the originals, right?
They are pretty decent boots for the price, regardless. I just recently got a pair; I'm still in the process of breaking them in, so I can't really offer an in depth critique.
Lighting is especially poor, but here's a pic:
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fine looking boots
the other thing about welted boots was that hobnails and studs destroyed the construction - and as far as I know studded soles were popular for early miltary boots because the sole lasted longer . . . since you weren't really in a position to be getting your boots re-soled on the front line (welted or otherwise)
anyway be interested to see how your boots develop
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I've just bought a pair of these from LL Bean:
Not as nice a pair of Red Wings, but a lot cheaper and they seem to have a very positive following on Styleforum.
Should be with me in about two weeks.
M.
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Roy Boots will be delivered by Thursday and my "Cultizm" Red Wings will be here by Monday!!!
Roy Boots
RW "Cutlizm" 879
Excitement is the understatement of the year!!!
Hey Lando, are the Red Wings suede? Looking for some good winter boots to go with the snow and general wetty coldness here in the Alps and not sure that suede would cut it. Just got a pair of Fracap Scarponcino (beautiful handmade Italien walking boots) but these look way more hardcore!
Could be an expensive month as I prepare to venture forth into the dangerous world of Iron Heart (would have loved a Melton but seems like they've all gone until next year, may go with a heavy flannel). Wish me luck!
