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I think I saw those in the seconds list quite recently
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@Steffen That is correct!
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Mine too
I did a lot and I think i narrowed it down to these two for my next Order (not 100% Shure if I want to go with the "Two-Tone" again) with a 2021, a 700 or a 100 Vibram Sole, Choices, Choices.I don’t know how much the climate varies in the course of a year where you are, but I let practical matters guide me in my choice of soles and leather, to an extent. My first pair were oil-tanned leather with the #425 for winter (which lasts five to six months for me). I would have gone with the #100 for max grip but it’s a little too gnarly for the MP toe in my opinion. #425 was the middle way.
I went for the #705 on my summer pair which are lightweight burlap.
I’m not a big fan of wedge soles at all and the ripples on the #2021 will wear out quickly in an urban environment. So you may want to consider that. Both the #100 and #700 are very hard wearing but are on opposite ends of the scale when it comes to profile and traction. The #100 are totally badass on JM’s though so if you wanted to go all out BOOT then I’d go for that with a double midsole.
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My first pair were oil-tanned leather with the #425 for winter (which lasts five to six months for me). I would have gone with the #100 for max grip but it’s a little too gnarly for the MP toe in my opinion. #425 was the middle way.
Do you mean #430 aka the "mini lug"? This reminds me, there's also the Vibram #2724 (or #435) "mini lug half sole" which, like the description suggests, is the love child of #430 and #705 and would probably be the best overall choice for fans of uninterrupted heel stacks and sleek looks, who also want their soles to perform when the going gets slippery.
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Usually I prefer the uninterrupted Heel Stack, my RW Blacksmiths are at the moment at the Cobbler to get the Dr Sole Half Sole + Double Midsole Style done but on a Winter Boot I tend to prefer not to have the exposed Leather undernath the Boot.
I can get behind that, half-soles look good and perform adequately for 3 seasons out of 4, but I wouldn't like to face the winter armed with half-sole boots only. #100 gets lots of stick for the looks but they perform (and I like the looks too).
