Posts made by Bretro_

@Dishelveled:

@Dishelveled
Looking good! How'd you size on em? I quickly tried on some 9.5s (like, put one boot on one foot sitting down style), which is my Whites/RW/Truebalance size, and they felt pretty good, but I really didn't give them a test drive beyond that. Any sizing recommendations?

Wish I could comment on that but this was my first time trying on this last.

@jdl1279:

That is a sharp boot. Interesting to see an unstructured toe box on the 9109 last.

My thoughts exactly

Stopped into Division Road today to see their veg tanned Packers in the flesh. They are so stinkin nice. I'm not too big in the natural veg just because it borders on Tang in my book ( ), but I can definitely see the appeal.

What I particularly like about this build is the softer profile of the 9109 last achieved by no toe reinforcement. Due to the insane thickness of this leather, you would hardly notice it were a "soft toe" boot. I am eagerly considering this build. This seems to be a great option for guys like me that can't take the tight toe box of the MP, but want a relatively sleek look.

@Engineer beauties. Wish the 1339 didn't kill my toes so much

Those 430 or 700 soles?

@ShootThePier:

Thank you @Bretro_ super fast shipping. Wallet is brand new, and excellent quality.

Thx bro!! Glad you dig it

I'd think lined engineer boots would feel like you're wearing braces! Btw those are lookin great. Standard Boss last, correct?

By comparison I'm a 9.5 in SDs and a 10 in MPs.

Damn sharp dood. And already makin me think of my next build

Should probably at least pay for the Attractions first tho haha

Merry Christmas to you, Bluegrass Loving the bump toe last lately. When ya get a sec, pls post a shot or two of the side profile. I'm especially interested to see how the lowered heel looks.

Good golly, I wish I had some British tan in my collection!

Thx for the compliments, gents!

Full build specs:
WESCO custom packers
MP Toe last
Black tie domain leather (the new stuff)
7" height
Unlined
Brass eyelets and hooks
Single midsole
269 soles
Standard heel height and thread color
Unstained, natural trim finish (that I hand finished with Fiebings trim kote)

Only beef is they initially finished the trim black, and I returned them. Rather than putting new soles/heels on them they sanded off the black, which means there is still black on the majority of the top edges (you would have to remove the soles and stitching to sand it off which they didn't do). It doesn't look bad or awkward per se, but would have preferred to have the entire leather portion of the soles be natural. I'm cool though. Not the end of the world (black on black was hideous though!)

Sneak peek

More (and better) pics in coming days

Another recent acquisition:

70s tea core soft toes (I believe they're Mason's). Will be my resole project boots

Sneak peek (soon to be natural mids/heels)

They fucked em up by giving me black midsoles and heels instead of natural as ordered. Was like all-black hell. Were shipped back about a week ago… Good things take time?

Felt like a big dad boots kinda day

Ouch!

Atta boy! Finally succumbed to the man heels! Proper…. Looking forward to seeing the new builds, bro

Friday, semi lace-to-toe right? I really dig those

Still waiting on my MP Packers… Been about 12 wks, so I'm hopeful I'll be getting them soon