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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! -
damn i wish i got a pair of those roys. between those and the aldens i copped off you previously i think my boot steez would be officially down.
by the way, why did you ever sell the little tanks? not your style? not your size?
still the best boot i have, get so many comments on them
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bertoni, the RW's are suede and I prob wont war them out in the rain/ snow.
stever, I sold the Little Tanks because they were too big. Glad you are enjoying them!
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Thanks for that Lando. Yeah I don't need another pair of suede boots….love em but don't get to wear them over here much in winter. Any experience with the Red Wing 875? Or any other chunky monkey boots?
Tons of experience. Not good for Winter/ Snow and Ice unless you get a pair with Vibram soles!
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is it good enough for winter ?(and hilly neighborhood as a bonus 8))
I own those in that same color, pics in the WAYWT thread. They are definitely warm enough for winter. The fleece lining is warm and the fall weather requires me to wear lightweight running socks.
As far as hills in the snow, I will be finding out this winter. I live in the most notoriously hilly areas of philadelphia, and I live on top of the hill. The soles look like they might be a bit slippery to me, but we will see.
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Like the look of those…don't need any more hiking boots though...got myself 2 pairs of Fracaps (well worth looking at by the way...hand made italien beauties).
I'm thinking of a pair of Red Wings but can't figure out the difference between the 875, 8131 and the 8173? Like the look of the 877 too.
Can anyone help me out here...experience of any of these boots?
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I'm thinking of a pair of Red Wings but can't figure out the difference between the 875, 8131 and the 8173? Like the look of the 877 too.
Can anyone help me out here…experience of any of these boots?
Thanks in advanceAll of them have different leathers, 875 is Oro-iginal, 8131 is oro Russet Portage and 8173 is Abilene Roughout. Otherwise I think they're the same, last-wise etc. 877 is Oro-iginal as well.
I have the 875s and I love them, to me it's the "classic" Red Wing model. I do have a soft spot for the Abilene roughout….
