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    • DougNgD
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      Dayum

      Good price too

      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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        Dayum

        Good price too

        Price is good, company is reputable, shop to purchase is great, and they really look good in person!!!

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        • DougNgD
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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.

          I have a pair of these and I really like them. They're very comfortable and great for actually doing work in them without having to worry about wrecking them. They take a nice patina over time

          I have two pairs of RW GT's and I have pretty bad gouges in both.

          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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          • michaeljcrM
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            @DougNg:

            @michaeljcr:

            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.

            I have a pair of these and I really like them. They're very comfortable and great for actually doing work in them without having to worry about wrecking them. They take a nice patina over time

            I have two pairs of RW GT's and I have pretty bad gouges in both.

            Hi Doug

            That's great to know - it's always a bit of a risk buying boots like this online from another country, but they seem to have a good reputation.  I used to sell outdoor equipment and walking boots etc. and hate not being able to try them on before buying.  They're winging their way to me as I type, I should have them in a week or so.

            Can I ask what wax/polish/dressing you put on them, if any?

            Cheers!

            Michael

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            • guillaumeG
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              if i may offer me opinion, i have the epaulet workboot that lando was suggesting and it is top quality. if you are looking for a nice and durable boot id say go with it. the only problem i have with it is traction.
              also if you are interested in them i suggest you try them on first. they run small (1/2 size)

              http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/the-768/Thorogood-for-Epaulet-Horsehide/Detail

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              • DougNgD
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                @DougNg:

                @michaeljcr:

                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.

                I have a pair of these and I really like them. They're very comfortable and great for actually doing work in them without having to worry about wrecking them. They take a nice patina over time

                I have two pairs of RW GT's and I have pretty bad gouges in both.

                Hi Doug

                That's great to know - it's always a bit of a risk buying boots like this online from another country, but they seem to have a good reputation.  I used to sell outdoor equipment and walking boots etc. and hate not being able to try them on before buying.  They're winging their way to me as I type, I should have them in a week or so.

                Can I ask what wax/polish/dressing you put on them, if any?

                Cheers!

                Michael

                Sorry for the slow reply. Somehow this thread escaped me

                I don't use any treatment on these boots. Some people have used Obenauf's treatment on them with positive results, but I didn't see the point.

                They will develop a smooth patina on their own with time and wear.

                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                • GilberttG
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                  any suggestions on a winter boot that does not look like sh*t?  preferebly waterproof

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                  • BeatleB
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                    As long as it has Vibram logger sole and the leather is water proof …or do you mean like snow boots ?

                    We can do anything

                    http://bybeatle.com

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                    • BeatleB
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                      Red Wings are really tough - no probs with salt and snow and muddy trails

                      http://www.cultizm.com/product_info.php?info=p788_Red-Wing-Boots-8146D-Classic-Moc-Lug-Briar-Oil-Slick.html

                      We can do anything

                      http://bybeatle.com

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                      • GilberttG
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                        thats more like it!! thanks Beats!

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                        • injunjackI
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                          or LL Bean Shearling boots, they're top notch for winter

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                          • GeoG
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                            very nice indeed - is the shearling removable?
                            the Seil Marschall's come with a traditional felt liner

                            Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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                            • injunjackI
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                              the shearling is not removable.
                              I'm not sure but there might be also a felt lined version available

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                                I bought Sorel 1964 Premiums for this winter. They have a removable felt inner shoe.

                                They are super warm, I  wouldn't recommend wearing them in the office unless you like your feet moist. (Tried it).

                                http://havaintoja.tumblr.com/

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                                • SimonS
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                                  @Seul:

                                  I'll check with them where those were produced - not buying if it is indeed India…  😞

                                  Your inquiry was submitted and will be responded to as soon as possible. Thank you for contacting us.

                                  Little research learns this:

                                  someotherstyle said…
                                  Grenson shoes are no longer made in England. The got rid of the "Rose" and "Masterpiece" collections, which were still made in England. Now, they're mostly made in India. Tom Little bought the company in 2010.

                                  Who knows, he may bring back a few of the English made models.

                                  That's bad news indeed  😞 I kind of suspected as much when I saw the price. Looks like I won't be buying Grenson any more.

                                  Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities - Frank Lloyd Wright

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                                  • GeoG
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                                    Simon

                                    There is a typo in the quoted information - it was TIM (not TOM) Little that bought over Grenson.

                                    To be honest Grenson quality has been deteriorating over a while and the diffusion stuff wasn't up to scratch.

                                    I can however recommend TIM LITTLE shoes - got 2 pairs of Black Sole 5's (Burnt Pine and Black), 1 pair of Eyesight to the Blind (Truffle Suede) and 1 pair of 40 Days and 40 Nights boots - they really are top quality

                                    Get them here:

                                    http://www.timlittle.com/shop/index.php

                                    there's a bit of a sale on at the moment too

                                    Geo

                                    Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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                                    • michaeljcrM
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                                      @Simon:

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                                      @Seul:

                                      I'll check with them where those were produced - not buying if it is indeed India…  😞

                                      Your inquiry was submitted and will be responded to as soon as possible. Thank you for contacting us.

                                      Little research learns this:

                                      someotherstyle said…
                                      Grenson shoes are no longer made in England. The got rid of the "Rose" and "Masterpiece" collections, which were still made in England. Now, they're mostly made in India. Tom Little bought the company in 2010.

                                      Who knows, he may bring back a few of the English made models.

                                      That's bad news indeed  😞 I kind of suspected as much when I saw the price. Looks like I won't be buying Grenson any more.

                                      Bad news indeed, although it does look like you can still buy some of the older models online.  I'm presuming they're old UK made stock.

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                                      • GeoG
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                                        that is very dependant on model and price point

                                        The english bench grade stuff is usually (well) in excess of £200 - similar to Church's, Trickers, Little etc

                                        Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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                                        • SimonS
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                                          Thanks for the Tim Little lead Geo. I like the look of those a lot, particularly the Mockingbird II which is on sale as well!

                                          Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities - Frank Lloyd Wright

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                                          • GeoG
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                                            Thanks for the Tim Little lead Geo. I like the look of those a lot, particularly the Mockingbird II which is on sale as well!

                                            No worries and nice choice Simon! I guess that is the Tim Little take on the IH rugged philosophy?

                                            Oh - and when TL says tough - they are. My 40 days have has 40 shades of shit knocked out of them and they still look great and the sole is outlasting any Vibram footbed I own (and it won't be a hassle to replace if I need to)

                                            Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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