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Role Club By Brian the Bootmaker

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  • M
    Manticore
    Haraki san Expert
    Joined: 25 Jan 2017

    Funnily enough Brian just texted me saying my Underdogs will be finished up this week.

    Went with a low woodsman, brown trim, forget now if I went with cork or not… lol!

    last edited by 3 Jan 2018, 21:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
    • M
      Manticore
      Haraki san Expert
      Joined: 25 Jan 2017

      Ready for pickup - will swing by the shop on Wednesday.

      last edited by 8 Jan 2018, 23:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • J
        Jordan23
        Joined: 19 Nov 2011

        Beauties[emoji7]

        Enjoy ya addiction!

        AE

        last edited by 9 Jan 2018, 04:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • U
          UnTucked
          Joined: 16 Nov 2014

          The guy is a mad scientist…..

          In search of:
          IHV-04, med.
          IHSH-185, large
          IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

          last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 12:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • C
            Chris
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 28 Jun 2010

            Is that green shell?

            Interesting.  Not sold on the red thread- too Christmas.

            last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 13:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • U
              UnTucked
              Joined: 16 Nov 2014

              It IS green shell. It's an interesting look, that I wouldn't choose to buy with my own money… But, I'd wear them if they were free, lol

              Nerd fact: The green/red colorway is a nod to the very first pair of boots he made in olive leather with red stitching. Here's an example of the engineers in olive horsehide with red stitching (which looks far better than the green shell with red stitching combo).

              In search of:
              IHV-04, med.
              IHSH-185, large
              IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

              last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 13:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                madmonday
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                great craftsmanship,  super curious as to what the future holds for Brian

                thanks for sharing those

                head high, middle finger higher

                last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 13:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                • U
                  UnTucked
                  Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                  @madmonday:

                  great craftsmanship,  super curious as to what the future holds for Brian

                  thanks for sharing those

                  He's still a one man brand for now… And, only being in his early 20's, I see a long and bright future ahead, though I think he should take fewer custom orders (Even though I was one of the first fully custom orders, asking for a boot that he had to prototype and design from the ground up)

                  He has mentioned in the past wanting to take on an apprentice, but has yet to find anyone interested or dedicated enough.

                  In search of:
                  IHV-04, med.
                  IHSH-185, large
                  IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

                  last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 13:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Chris
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                    The red is a lot more muted in that pair.  I would've guessed it was light brown, though I'm sure it's more obvious in reality than in the pics.  I like that pair much better overall, but they are a bit less spectacular.

                    I'm a fan of green boots in general, but I have to admit, shell is not the most comfortable thing I've ever worn.  My pair of shell boots is beautiful, but it does not give at all and they took forever to break in.  I'm not entirely sure they are broken in, actually.

                    last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 13:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      madmonday
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                      yeah curious how long this 1 man thing can go on.

                      also curious if this artisanal/quality bubble is going to be to support what he does

                      head high, middle finger higher

                      last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 13:59 I 1 Reply Last reply 20 Sept 2024, 04:18 Reply Quote 0
                      • U
                        UnTucked
                        Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                        I think he'll be fine, because he doesn't create a massive backlog, per se…. He opens up to accept stock boot orders a couple times a year. He doesn't carry backstock, and he doesn't have a million boot design options. So long as he doesn't grow beyond his means, he'll survive, a la "Roy".

                        In search of:
                        IHV-04, med.
                        IHSH-185, large
                        IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

                        last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 14:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                        • U
                          UnTucked
                          Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                          @Chris:

                          …..I have to admit, shell is not the most comfortable thing I've ever worn.  My pair of shell boots is beautiful, but it does not give at all and they took forever to break in.  I'm not entirely sure they are broken in, actually.

                          Shell dress shoes and boots are TANKS… I don't know how people wear them in to the point that they get the coveted  ::) ::) ::) "rolling" on the toe box. I assume they just moonwalk everywhere they go to get like that, lmao!

                          In search of:
                          IHV-04, med.
                          IHSH-185, large
                          IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

                          last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 14:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Chris
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                            @madmonday:

                            yeah curious how long this 1 man thing can go on.

                            also curious if this artisanal/quality bubble is going to be to support what he does

                            I know bootmakers that have been one man operations for the last 20+ years and have to turn away customers.  If you keep your overhead low, work reasonably efficiently, and don't expect to make enough to buy your own jet, it's possible to have a lifelong career.

                            I'm hesitant to call it a bubble, too.  I think there will always be people that are willing to pay for shoes and boots that fit well and last.  But I could be wrong; I often am.

                            last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 14:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • M
                              madmonday
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                              ^^

                              I'm a city dude so I tend to only see small mom and pop shoe stores closing out for Tom McCain, fayva and payless shoe stores

                              I'm relatively new to all this quality stuff. when I got one of my first quality pair of boots I'm pretty sure I thought the heels and soles were made out of "wood" and you were kind enough to give me a schooling that it is leather
                              (which still blows my mind)

                              finally, it's more fun to call everything a bubble and folks talk about if it is or isn't sustainable, hahahahaha

                              head high, middle finger higher

                              last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 14:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • U
                                UnTucked
                                Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                                I used to think my dress shoe soles were made of wood, also…..  😃

                                In search of:
                                IHV-04, med.
                                IHSH-185, large
                                IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

                                last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 14:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • M
                                  Manticore
                                  Haraki san Expert
                                  Joined: 25 Jan 2017

                                  I had a long conversation with Brian about future plans and business strategy/operations (given that is what I do for a living). He definitely is thinking about expansion plans and we iterated on a few ideas that we think he could pursue, both in the near-term and longer term. Part of the challenge is finding the breathing space to fully explore and launch some of these ideas given the constraints on his time. Everyone he's talked to about potentially helping him in the shop seem unwilling to put in the time and effort to learn the craft and meet his expectations. Many also feel like they already know what they are doing and cannot set aside their egos to unlearn/relearn, especially from a younger person, no matter how talented.

                                  last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 15:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • BluegrassB
                                    Bluegrass
                                    Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                                    He can always choose to stay "small" and serve a niche via expanding his (already strong) reputation - and make a nice living that he largely has near-total control over.

                                    Nice thing for him - he is a talented young man and has multiple options in life.

                                    last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 20:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • BluegrassB
                                      Bluegrass
                                      Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                                      P.S. are we sure those heels and soles aren't wood? Hmmmmmm…..  :-\

                                      last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 20:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • Matty123M
                                        Matty123
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 4 Apr 2017

                                        @UnTucked:

                                        @Chris:

                                        …..I have to admit, shell is not the most comfortable thing I've ever worn.  My pair of shell boots is beautiful, but it does not give at all and they took forever to break in.  I'm not entirely sure they are broken in, actually.

                                        Shell dress shoes and boots are TANKS… I don't know how people wear them in to the point that they get the coveted  ::) ::) ::) "rolling" on the toe box. I assume they just moonwalk everywhere they go to get like that, lmao!

                                        I think it depends on the foot of the person and the way they walk. I destroy shoes and had rolling on my shell boots in a few weeks. Used a deer bone them and keep shoe trees in them to minimize it. But yes she’ll is tough stuff

                                        Maybe so. Maybe not

                                        last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 21:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • U
                                          UnTucked
                                          Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                                          @Bluegrass:

                                          P.S. are we sure those heels and soles aren't wood? Hmmmmmm…..  :-\

                                          Egg-ZACTLY, lol

                                          In search of:
                                          IHV-04, med.
                                          IHSH-185, large
                                          IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

                                          last edited by 25 Jan 2018, 21:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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