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William Lennon Boots

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    mahlon321
    Joined: 26 Dec 2012

    Those are great boots, love that colour and especially the height!! Proper boot height.  😉

    last edited by 26 May 2015, 16:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      den1mhead
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 6 Oct 2014

      ^cheers @mahlon321 and @el padre^

      el padre, these particular boots were purchased from Silvermans in London, see link below for more info and spec;

      https://www.silvermans.co.uk/tabid/62/MILITARY/FOOTWEAR/HAND+MADE+OFFICERS+BOOTS+HILEG/0/SKU/4-153-14304-2404/Default.aspx

      Silverman's offer them in UK sizes 6-12. I normally wear size UK 9, which these are, and they are a super fit.

      Silverman's advertise them as "HAND-MADE OFFICERS BOOTS HILEG" on their website, not as WL boots, but when they arrive you receive the boots in this box;

      last edited by 26 May 2015, 16:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Maynard Friedman
        Joined: 3 Jan 2013

        @mahlon321 @el padre if you send a nice email to Libs at William Lennon, they may even make you a pair themselves and probably for less than Silverman's RRP.

        last edited by 26 May 2015, 19:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          el padre
          Joined: 8 Jan 2013

          Many thanks fellas. Suspect I will be doing that shortly.

          last edited by 26 May 2015, 20:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            MET
            Joined: 10 Oct 2014

            Derby boots after 6 months of mild wear.

            last edited by 25 Jul 2015, 19:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              BrownIcon
              Joined: 25 Jun 2012

              EVO Update:  William Lennon "Tug Of War"

              Might as well take a few iPhone snaps in the soft morning light__ to show what I'm meant about the leather.

              A year later,  leather is more pliant & rubbery.  Still steeped in wax that everything [dirt, grime, scuff, etc.] just wipes right off a wet cloth.  Up-keep is, basically,  brushing the dirt off__ no oiling/conditioning necessary even @this point.

              The triple leather sole won't prolly flex anytime soon, if ever.  The functional  "sprung" toes roll on every stride 🙂

              I like how these boots seem unapologetic for being crass & unattractive … So, punk 🙂

              Hoggy's right__ Go TTS as Trickers 4497 on the length … & yeah, only G-width.
              If I can do it over, I'd go unstructured toe, or at least, a partial. Sizing right on WL is very crucial.  Stretching the vamp is not an option ... at least, not on my "Tug Of War" on thick ass Waxed Reverse Kip leather.  Also, toes seemed to be double-reinforced cuz they were really stiff. 
              1st time was like slipping into a pair of Chinese "Lotus Shoes"

              Btw, mine were also triple leather soles, but opted on rubber half sole topys.


              No BACKSTAYs 😱

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              To a denimhead, the journey itself is the destination

              last edited by 16 Sept 2015, 17:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                organisys
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 24 Mar 2015

                I'm liking their Derby boots…..wonder if they can do black Chromexcel!

                Pride of Japan :-)

                last edited by 16 Sept 2015, 20:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  hotel_hotel
                  Joined: 24 Sept 2016

                  Is bumping this rude? WL waxy tans just back from getting new topys

                  last edited by 24 Sept 2016, 21:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Boyan
                    Joined: 12 Sept 2020

                    Hello guys!
                    Bumping an old thread, but not much first had experience on William Lennon boots and leathers. I am about to order a custom pair of either 78TC or the 107F boots with vibram commando sole. The leather I really like is the Dark brown rough-out leather used smooth. It is the same as the thick ass Waxed Reverse Kip leather.
                    So, my question is - is it too hard and stiff and painful to break in?
                    I am going to use my boots for walking in town, rain and snow and maybe some mountaineering. Or should I get something not so hard?
                    Hope someone sees this 😃

                    last edited by 14 Sept 2020, 16:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      neph93
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                      I saw it! Really can’t help though, sorry  😞

                      I have a pair of WL boots sold through Dundas under their label. They were not a hard break in at all. The leather is probably only 4-5oz. Any idea on the thickness of the leather you are looking at? That tends to be a good guide.

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

                      • Virginia Woolf
                      last edited by 14 Sept 2020, 16:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        I read it too, but know nothing about William Lennon I am afraid…..

                        "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

                        last edited by 14 Sept 2020, 17:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Boyan
                          Joined: 12 Sept 2020

                          @neph93:

                          I saw it! Really can’t help though, sorry  😞

                          I have a pair of WL boots sold through Dundas under their label. They were not a hard break in at all. The leather is probably only 4-5oz. Any idea on the thickness of the leather you are looking at? That tends to be a good guide.

                          Hey! Yep, they make the Dundas. I don't know the thickness, but it's the thickest they work with, same as the reverse kip leather. On the previous page someone said that the first time it felt like slipping into chinese lotus shoes 😃 😃 😃 Haha, I really like the looks of the leather, but damn. I think 2-2.2 mm? Thickkkk

                          last edited by 15 Sept 2020, 13:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • lazyoldsunL
                            lazyoldsun
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 1 Dec 2017

                            a few photos of these … relics of antiquity  😉

                            "Is it too hard and stiff and painful to break in?" - "YES, IT IS!"
                            :o

                            last edited by 23 Feb 2021, 19:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • lazyoldsunL
                              lazyoldsun
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 1 Dec 2017

                              🙂

                              last edited by 14 Nov 2021, 17:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • lazyoldsunL
                                lazyoldsun
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 1 Dec 2017

                                My favorite demi-season boots….
                                🙂

                                last edited by 16 Apr 2022, 21:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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