Show us your boots
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X-post from the Smokejumper thread:
I’m ashamed that this thread has not been populated for over two years. These boots are amazing.
Regular wear for over five years, from nearly new. Mountain hikes, winter sports, dog walks, everyday wear, work boots. They’ve seen it all and they’ve even coped with the competition from my beloved Wesco Boss iterations too.
When spring comes they’ll be getting a brush and clean, new laces and kilties but they really look amazing considering the abuse they have received.
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That's one badass pair of boots @neph93. They look indestructible! Well worn roughout leather has so much character.
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@Palmer they really feel that way. I wear them with conficence whatever I am doing with them. Even after many years with minimal maintenance. Unfortunately I am unsure if this is still the case with Viberg. I saw a pair of their engineers in the flesh a few years ago and they felt… less impressive.
@andyone beautiful, lines, leather and finishing. I am unfamiliar with these brands, and while they are not the kind of clod-hopping shit-kickers I personally prefer, I look forward to checking them out.
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To get some ideas what those brands offer, here's their IG pages
https://www.instagram.com/benzeinshoes/
https://www.instagram.com/flamepanda11/Flame Panda is only on IG, he doesn't have a homepage. It's kind of strange for me to order and communicate just via IG, but it worked well. For more information about Flame Panda, you can read an article here:
https://almostvintagestyle.com/2020/12/10/an-interview-with-flame-panda-boots/
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It's kind of strange for me to order and communicate just via IG, but it worked well.
Not unusual for S. E. Asian brands, especially small outfits or one man brands. The stats for mobile phone vs. computer based internet access in that part of the world are astonishing seen from a western viewpoint. It means social media platforms are much easier (and less expensive) as a means if doing business.
I get the feeling these businesses live and die on their reputations so if the product is good and the seem established you are pretty safe.
Thanks for the links.
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@neph93 … I love love love the 'shit-kickers'... They are the business and look indestructible!!
Agreed about Viberg... I have a couple of pairs of Engineers and the older brown versions look a lot
more robust and seem to have a different level of finish than my newer black boots? -
@Baba-san this is why Wesco is my boot of choice now. The great thing about them is that they can make boots with a much more refined look now, while still being hard as nails and able to hop clods and kick shit [emoji1]
I have a new pair on order with G-san that definitely fall into the shit-kicker category…
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Waiting for these to arrive next week.
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William Lennon 268D Hill Boots
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New Luchesse smooth ostrich in Navy
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I like those a lot.
