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@selvedgeosaurus nice. I actually like the color more in person than I was expecting. I was going back-and-forth between the brown and black and glad I went this route.
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@Robert-Z same!
black wasn’t an option when I ordered them, but I preferred the timber anyways. A local shop now has black, and I’m seriously considering grabbing them as well…. champ boots
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@Robert-Z @selvedgeosaurus Gents, how did you size your Ludlows? I've got a pair on order, went just half a size under brannock. I wanted to err on the side of too large, and it's a bit contentious converting from UK sizing. Suddenly, spending this much on boots without trying on feels nuts.
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Thanks man! Looking forward to seeing how they age!
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@Oroccoco I sized down one full size from brannock, same as my Viberg 2040. I could have went half size and used a thin orthotic for extra comfort though.
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Thanks @Robert-Z I generally need some sort of inner sole for arch support, mine are on the way, so fingers crossed
Yours look lovely, some interesting grain with this horsebutt leather. Chickened out on engineers, these should be very wearable provided they fit... Appreciate the response.
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@Oroccoco I actually didn’t have the option of a half size down when I purchased them, but am very pleased with one size down. I wear custom orthotics and not every boot works for me, but the toe box is roomy and they feel great. A little stiff at first, becoming more and more comfortable every day. Hope you love them as much as I do
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Thanks @selvedgeosaurus Size anxiety all part of the fun of buying stuff online. These will be my first real step up from Iron Rangers, can't wait to see them!
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Those are sweet @mclaincausey ! Yours too @Giles , looks boat worthy!
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Xtratufs are classic king crab fisherman shoes @Giles those look really good
@mclaincausey if you change your mind again I hope those are a size 10 they are great -
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These boots are White’s Hathorn Fire boots. I used them a few years ago when I was flying and doing aerial firefighting. They were very inexpensive, relative to prices these days. I got them on discount from Sportman’s Warehouse for $225. They are unlined and have no toe structure.
I’m off to the cobbler right now to have them re-soled and cut down. In the last picture you will see the dashed line to indicate where I’d like them cut. I am going to ask for a single leather midsole, with an uninterrupted leather stack on the heel. I’m going to ask for a moderately shaped logger heel. Undecided about the edge. I’m thinking waxed brown or natural. Sole will be a Vibram chevron half sole, and the heel covered with a rubber heel.
I’m going for a Donkey Puncher vibe. I will update the thread when I get them back.
I’ve never used this cobbler before, so this is an exciting adventure. I’m really hoping it works out, because he is super affordable and very close to home. I get an “old world” vibe from him and his shop, so I’ve got that going for me.