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    • ChrisC
      Chris
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      @Finn666:

      i really didn't think it would be that hard, to decide on your future

      Don't worry, after a while you get used to having no clue what you're doing. 😉

      You should have kids; that makes figuring out a career seem easy…

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      • neph93N
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        Personal development would sway it for me @Finn666

        On a considerably more serious note than jobs, careers, and life changing decisions, I have a pressing first world problem that I need sorting out. I'm looking at a pair of high end Norwegian made work boots and can't make up my mind which leather I want. They'll be worn with indigo jeans and work trousers for the most part (shocker I know), and I've been looking at them so long I've almost lost the will to buy a pair. So dear fellow forum member, which pair floats YOUR boat and why:

        Dark brown Chromexcel:

        Horween Roast Coffee Bayou:

        Horse front, natural tan:

        And a little more out there, black Zug and brown latigo:

        All input much appreciated.

        “Some of those that work forces
        Are the same that burn crosses”

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        • SeulS
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          Bayou. Looks good, sounds good.

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          • WinchyW
            Winchy
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            Agreed. Bayou.

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            • BroarkB
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              I like the horse natural tan personally.

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              • GilesG
                Giles
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                Are you sure those are Norwegian made?

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                • neph93N
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                  @Giles:

                  Are you sure those are Norwegian made?

                  Sorry, you are right. I was being lazy in my description. Strictly speaking no, they're made in England, but after a Norwegian design, for a Norwegian company  https://www.dundasfootwear.com

                  Do you know anything about them @Giles ?

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

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                  • AetasA
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                    Horse front, natural tan!

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                    • DionD
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                      Horse front, natural tan +2! The natural colour will age beautifully! Though the brown CXL looks good, it'll collect scratches and marks only by looking at them.

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                      • CutlasshoundC
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                        Bayou imo (natural tan a close second)

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                        I ain't got time to bleed.

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                        • ChrisC
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                          Horse front, definitely.

                          Explanation for the choice is as follows: I dislike zug grain, just a personal aesthetic opinion, nothing quantifiable, so those are out.  I don't like how CXL can get scraped up while walking across a carpet made of rainbows and warm hugs, so those are out.  The bayou is good, but I like the color of the horse better, plus horse hide develops a really nice soft glow over time that's unique.

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                          • B
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                            I really like the horse front, myself.

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                            • Finn666F
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                              thanks again @Giles @Chris @neph93 …so today i've told my company that i'm going with their offer. really happy that i've got this decision of my chest now and also super happy for the upcoming future 🙂

                              @neph93 bayou rocks 😉

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                              • GilesG
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                                Well done Finn….

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • GilesG
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                                  @neph93:

                                  @Giles:

                                  Are you sure those are Norwegian made?

                                  Sorry, you are right. I was being lazy in my description. Strictly speaking no, they're made in England, but after a Norwegian design, for a Norwegian company  https://www.dundasfootwear.com

                                  Do you know anything about them @Giles ?

                                  They're made by William Lennon

                                  https://www.facebook.com/williamlennonboots/
                                  http://williamlennon.co.uk/

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    Hey Finn666, when you get a job, someone believes you can do everything required of that role. You have two responsibilities at that point – 1) don’t prove them wrong; and 2) prove them more than right by demonstrating that you can do more at every opportunity.  Now you have a chance to shine again.  Congrats!

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      @Giles:

                                      They're made by William Lennon

                                      https://www.facebook.com/williamlennonboots/
                                      http://williamlennon.co.uk/

                                      Thank you. They seem like the real deal?

                                      And thank you very much to everyone who played. You've all been very helpful. The Chromexcel is eliminated from the running, and that is a good start. There's something about the zug/latigo that I find strangely appealing, but it isn't really an option. It's down to the Bayou or the horse. I'll let you all know how it pans out…

                                      “Some of those that work forces
                                      Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                      • H
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                                        bought at pair straight from WL, they have tons of leather options- Love the bayou.
                                        Straight from WL they can do stuff like line them, you get to choose what soles you want (even hobnails if you are so inclined)

                                        Not quite the highest finish like viberg and wesco, but bomber built. heavy and stiff.
                                        And a fraction of the price..

                                        Libs at WL is great to deal with

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                                          I dig the rivet. Somehow Cabourn got Viberg to do that years ago, but I haven't seen it since.

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                                          • den1mheadD
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                                            @neph93 I had a pair of William Lennon Officer Boots and I couldn't fault them; great fit, great material, great build and great looking

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