/fa/ - Fashion

Why this thread even exists?
All boots you guys post just look the same.
The difference only in brand name
Boot A looks good because its brandname_1
Boot B looks bad because its brandname_2
Leave this board and move to /lgbt pls
so you can discuss double stitching on your gay boots with another gays

>>17575018
Cork is a red flag?

How much time do you usually need to broke boots?

>>17575043
if want uncomfortable boots, yes.

>>17575052
high quality boots, unless they are heavy work boots, should have basically no break in period and be comfortable from the first time you put them on. Otherwise you sized wrongly or bought a low quality boot full of celastic and other shit in the counters.

‘Men take off ya boots and show me your sexy feet edition’ when?

>>17575058
Did I get wrong size?
When I put them on foot all good. It feels like “just right” size.
But after 30-40 min of nonstop walking my foot doomed.

ID on boots or something similar?
>service boots with no cap toe
>closed facings
>6 inch or more
>low profile or leather sole

>>17575073
>plain toe SB
>closed facings
>6in or more
i don't think that exists but good luck finding one.

>>17575085
They're litetally in the pic I attached

>>17575088
its also from 50 years ago when there were 100x more bootmakers, most SB today just copy Viberg and they have stupidly wide facings. Alden makes a plain toe boot that has somewhat closed facings.

>>17575088
>They're litetally in the pic I attached

>>17575053
Thought you people were all about retvrning to tradition and only going with natural components.

Reposting to get more reccs; currently have looked at Parkhurst Allen (they don't seem to make them in my size any more) and Red Wing Blacksmith (might be bulkier than I want but I can try them on in person). Both are good options but just gathering 'pinnies (opinons).

I found a great pair of low boots made by aldo about a year ago in a thrift store. They're really great replacements for dress shoes (which I have never liked the look or feel of) at mildly-dressy occasions but are a little on the beater side. I'll probably get them looking nicer with some oil and polish, but they were not in the greatest structural shape when I got them and I doubt fast-fashion boots are properly cobbler-able.

Where can I get some nice-quality boots that are as close to these as possible?

Big points to hit are round toe (non-cap, non-moc), relatively narrow/slim at the ankles (a lot of boots, especially in my size 12, get stupidly wide at the ankle; I like the look of these), similar height/proportion, and similar sole (thin, not a lot of overlap, don't quite know how to describe it). Preferred budget around $300, but I'm flexible since these will basically be my go-to "nice shoes". Totally fine with dress boots as long as they're not suede or otherwise need to be babied.

>>17575535
If you can try on some RWs why don't you try them on first before posting a wall of text?

>>17575043
yes ideally you want a full leather insole instead of leather+cork

>>17575070
thick wool socks?

>>17575535
> Preferred budget around $300
RW and parkhurst is what you'll get in that price range

>>17575073
https://shop.whitesboots.com/lifestyle-boots/mp-sherman-plain-toe-half-lug/

>>17575535
White's Semi dress
https://shop.whitesboots.com/legacy-boots/the-original-semi-dress/

>>17575070
Break in normally requires 24 hours of wear (not consecutive)

If it's too small it's too small, break in can't fix that.
But a bit of heel slip for example will be fixed

Im looking for womens Chelsea boots for my girlfriend, $300 or less. Ideally black on black on black. Preferably goodyear welted and with a properly built leather midsole edge coated black. Full Rubber sole, no leather or half rubber sole.
Any suggestions?

>>17575736
>womens
ew

does meermin or grant stone make w*mens stuff

>>17575736
Oh i forgot to mention waxed leather, roughout or at least a less shiny black leather

>>17575736
https://www.parkhurstbrand.com/collections/womens/products/the-elmwood-matte-black-veg-tan-womens-602-last
Bit more expensive

>>17575752
Awful

>>17575754
What the problem?
Toe isn’t as almond shaped as you want?

>$300 or less

>>17575744
grant stone has a femdiesel

>>17575736
>clearly wants a dressy, slim chelsea
>posts a pic of a leather soled boot
>asks for a midsole plus rubber sole, welted

do you actually have a picture in your head of what you want or are you just listing features based on what you think is good? genuine question

>>17575807
the price point is a subtle troll

>>17575736
https://meermin.com/collections/womens-boots/products/214050-black-vitello-e-1
https://meermin.com/collections/womens-boots/products/214054-black-vitello-e

>>17575816
>unlined
nice who makes that

>>17575018
What are these? Parkhursts or Grant Stones?

>>17575043
It's bait and you fell for it. Same as adding Dainite
It's free (You)s

>>17575837
Parkhurst

Skoak restocked a bunch of Bonafe RTW models, sadly no boots because it's the time of the year

But 650€ for handwelted oxfords or loafers is a great price

>>17575822
rancourt

Parkhursts incoming this week. They better fit good.

>>17575018
>fw when i want the moose boots but my feet are ee width
suffering

>>17576204
Parkhurst makes some EE sizes

>>17576230
i'll just hope they have some if this restock drops

>>17576242
Their IG story said they'd be stocking this week so keep your eyes peeled. Hope you get them, they look great.

>>17575018

is there a name for that particular shape? I like that style of boots

>>17576257
they're called service boots

>waiting for new parkhurst dropship

Just bought a pair of durango boots, what am I in for?

>>17575018
So is the "Alden rare shell game" the trad and bootfag equivalent of the sneakernigs flexing on eachother?
So many pics of piles and piles of muh rare shell that look hardly worn.

>>17576644
Most people buying shell are collectors, they either don't wear them at all or rarely get to because they have so many other boots to pick from. Most rare shell looks like shit anyway, the black hatch shell carmina did is cool though.

>>17576352
this

>>17576692
Awesome.

>>17576658
>they either don't wear them at all
For what purpose do they buy? holy shit
>Most rare shell looks like shit anyway
You think so?
I think whisky and ravello look kinda nice.

>>17576644
it's the average joes rare ferrai buying. you have to first buy normal pairs from one of the good dealers and then get put on a waitlist for years for them to call you out of the blue one day saying they have something youd like for $1200 and if you refuse you're a lot less likely to get one in the future. they're not sold often secondhand and if yours is everyone knows

>>17575181
>>17575043

It's not but schitzo retards pretend it is. Ignore.

>>17576749
C&J does whisky shell on RTW and basically everyone has it available (carmina, bonafe, eg etc) Not rare at all.
Ravello is alden exclusive as far as im aware, but colors vary on batches and something like Bourbon or Amaretto are very close to Ravello.
I don't really consider different shades of brown like Ravello 'rare'
If you want rare colors, talking to Lorenzo/EB is the way to go, you'll probably can get everything if you pay up.

Here is a picture of marine shell, don't think ive seen boots in that yet. Kinda interested.

He said that he weared it only 6 times and not in rain
Its rick owens
How this even possible?

>>17576953

>>17576953
>Its rick owens
answered it yourself

>>17576644
no different to sneakerheads

>>17576953
>How this even possible?
the large built up section at the ball leading into an extremely thin section through the waist. the natural tendency to bend at the ball combined with the rigidity makes the entire upper want to pull away from the sole from the ball backwards. combine that with only being glued and presto
its shit design

Carmina's twice a year free MTO event is live

>>17576953
It's a fashion brand, what did you expect anon?
These shoes are equivalent to $50 shoes in terms of construction quality and materials most likely

>>17576953
>glued shoes
not even once

>>17576812
>marine shell
How is it different from Navy shell?
I remember many years ago seeing some viberg 2030's in navy shell.
I really like the color. If I could ever go bespoke I'd get something in that very dark blue.

>>17577007
they cost 1k and made in Italy
leather is high quality
I expect them to last atleast half a year

>>17577011
>leather is high quality
but clearly the sole attachment isnt

>>17577011
stick with a real bootmaker

>>17577033
I will
Thursday boots looks like a good deal

>>17577046
i've heard two differently coloured boots are quite popular

>>17577011
>leather is high quality
But the construction is not. The materials are mint, but the way they were asembled was shit. Many such cases, moreso with fashion brands.

>>17577050
Nothing a bit of mink oil can't fix

Saw these on Carmina web site
Love the burgundy hatch grain shell

>>17577058
takes away from the allure of the mirrory finish desu

>>17577010
navy shell is a very deep blue, marine seems to have very green undertones. But i literally only found this watch strap in marine shell, no other pics. Navy is a fairly common color for shell.

>>17577058
hatch shell is special

removes a bit of that excessive shinyness
also hatch calfskin is a gamble, it's difficult to click properly so you sometimes get awful creasing. with shell that's not an issue

>>17577070
the bakers russian calf seems to not crease as badly as normal veg tan calf.

>>17577070
btw i have something similar to this boot coming (in a month or two) from bonafe in hatch deerskin, kinda excited to see how it turns out.

>>17577068
There used to be this UK shop that sold Tricker's special makeups and MTO about a decade ago. I remember thinking that one day I'd get something made in Iris shell.
Some kind of dark purple I'd never seen IRL.
That's the problem with shell: very hard to photograph properly.
I'd probably have hated them if I'd actually gotten something made in it.

>>17577006
That's great and all but I can't fit into their shit.
Did the anon that was getting a Carmina "indy" boot made get it?
How did it turn out?

>>17577086
yes, detroit is extremely similar to plaza so it worked out nicely and looks very similar to the Alden U-TIP/Indy on plaza. Of course, Carmina has nothing like trubalance, but detroit has a lot of volume (even EE) to the point where i actually gambled on sizing down 0.5 and it worked out perfectly.

i want to try this but i im worried the dressier carmina lasts make it look a bit out of place.

>>17577107

>>17577107
ae tier tbqh

>>17577066
Good, I like subtlety

https://carminacustom.com/3GDx646
this is what im going for i believe, boots in the october event probably. Already have 2 more boot MTOs waiting from others.

>>17577089
Would probably still pinch my toes. Fucking feet.
I'm resigned to blobby shit.

>>17577107
You need at least a double sole and a 270 welt to avoid the shelf in the back
But I wouldn't do it in any case

>>17577132
send your planned MTOs / post suggestions anons

>>17577143
that'll trigger the shelf autist

>>17577144
ok yes but if you ask for norvegese from Bonafe you know you are getting a gigantic welt, it's part of the Bonafe style

>>17577143
I have a suede loafer being made by Bonafe right now

One thing I might consder doing via Carmina is a 'calway' boot (the galway clone) since Bonafe won't do that unless if you order from Lorenzo, or a brown CXL "service boot" since Bonafe doesn't use CXL

>>17577150
>CXL "service boot"
i thought about it too, 80793 full eyelets and ask for the heel counter from 80488. If they did that it would be a great plain toe SB. Although i think ima go for one of the indog bootmakers for a CXL SB that isn't V*berg

First time I see black Zug, i like it. Seems very versatile.

As far as I know Zug is very tough, weatherproof, waxy and soft.

Besides Edward Green and Bonafe I don't know who else uses Zug. It's a Horween leather.

>>17577144
it doesnt because its uniformly large instead of just being a massive flat space under the arch

>>17577150
I have a galway but i rather go for a bonafe 'balway' because they have a suede that looks identical to mink suede and its what im looking for right now.

>>17577143
https://carminacustom.com/3MFZmH6
Scared about sizing since you can’t send them back and my heels don’t fit in the rain last oxfords

oh good ANOTHER jp exclusive

Placed my Carmina MTOs, I'm 1400EUR poorer again.

>>17577234
Actually I’m curious if I should change the lining to the more iconic orange calf

>>17577319
>previously JP exclusive
I don't think you read that correctly

Anyone know if these USA made RRL engineers boots are any good?

What is the point of conditioning your boots?

>>17577478
they get dry

>>17577478
make the leather not crack and fall apart, make it look new and restore the faded dried out color, remove some of the scratches, give it a light shine and luster, make the leather soft and supple again, protect it from rain and moisture
>but what about my butiful batina though :(

>>17577489
So what? Just buy new

>>17577489
>>17577493

I heard it can fuck up the leather color and ruin them. I bought some Red Wing mink oil for my Iron Rangers but I've never used it

>>17577497
if you over do it

>>17577501

what do you mean overdo it?

>>17577532
overcondition

>>17577497
Mink oil darkens the color. Depending on the leather, could be just a few tones or a whole bunch. No way to tell how much before applying it, but usually it tends to darken a lot. With time and use the boots will lighten up again but they'll never quite fully regain the original color, that is, they'll always be darker than the original if you use mink oil on them.
If you still wanna use mink oil on your boots, use a tiny bit, about a finger tip per boot, and spread it thoroughly.
Bear in mind that the leather of Irin Ranger is rich in oils and don't need much conditioning, unless you wear them regularly in rain, snow, salt, etc.

>>17577553

they are in my office inside 99% of the time. They are around 5 years old now, just have some scuffs and scratches on them now at this point

>>17577556
If you never conditioned them before if might be time to do so. Mink oil waterproofs leather, but it doesn't seem that you need that. I'd start with some lighter stuff. Do they feel dry and stiff to the touch?

>>17577561

no, not really. I frequently brush them with my horsehair brush, and then wipe them down with a wet cloth rag.

Post feet

>>17577566

>>17577565
Even so, after five years, they could probably use some conditioning. I use a local brand from my country, but you could get shappire renovateur which is regarded as the best or bick 4 for some light conditioning.

>>17577568

10 wears

Guys I’m actually considering going onto the wait list to get some Role Club engineers. Am I retarded?

>>17577767
a little

>>17577775
Why? I love engineer boots and in my opinion role club has the perfect engineer boot. The mister Lous are way too narrow of a toe, and the John Lofgrens toe is too rounded for my taste. The teacore is also fucking gorgeous

>>17577780
the "not having set prices" thing is a red flag

Can’t decide if I should buy some Franks patriot work boots to upgrade my work boots that don’t need to be replaced yet, or buy some Parkhurst boots because they look really really nice, or Truman boots cause they look great and are also built like tanks.
Sucking being broke.

>>17577838
Sucks being broke*

What do you guys reckon about these, copped them a few months ago.
Hand made bespoke shit, made to measure.
I really like them so far, sturdy, after a short break in time they are super comfy as well.

>>17577877
I don't like full black commando soles on brown boots, but the shilouette looks very nice. Also
>closed facings
I'm >>17575073 and they told me that was not possible. Who made your boots?

>>17577881
Fabula bespoke shoes is what the bloke trades under, he's in Hungary. Lifetime warranty and he'll fix it up for ya if anything fucks out. Good fella as well, would recommend, but I guess chances are quite slim that you'd be anywhere near there.

These have a Svig sole on them, I absolutely love them, the boots look somewhat fancy but I've gone on long walks in them as well and it's almost as good as a pair of fucking hiking boots. A lot heavier of course but whatever.

At first I wasn't super happy with the colour but they've grown on me and I absolutely love them, I disn't think they'd go with denim but they look great.

Also enlighten a dumbcunt here what's a closed facing?

>>17577888
>Also enlighten a dumbcunt here what's a closed facing?
guy wants the facings (where the laces are) to touch

>>17577888
What are the prices like? Budapest is very accessible for me

>>17577905
I paid about 450€ for it.

Had all the bells and whistles, little fucking baggies, laces, trees come with it, which I honestly couldn't give less of a shit about, but the fact that he did exactly what I asked, did it in a few week's time (in that time I returmed it once after wearing it for a few days to tweak it a little) completely customisable and the fact that he'll repair it any time, I gotta say it was worth every cent.

>>17577881
that's not a service boot

>>17577888
In EU but nowhere near Hungary. The color is nice, it's just the contrast with the sole I don't like, but that's an aesthetical choice. Pretty sure they're comfy and practical.

>>17577890
Aye, pretty much this. Hard to find non bespoke boots with closed facings. Unfortunatelly there's no local bootmaker that'd make me some bespoke boots.

>>17577911
sounds interesting, the last is not bespoke i assume ?
Might give him a visit regardless, hes only a 3 hour drive from me.

>>17577912
I bet talking to you at parties is a fucking punishment my dude.

>>17577915
They are, he took full measurements and made a last, kept it for future purchases as well.

Check his website, he does visits around fairly often I think, he's got a whole write up about his method, pics of all the shoes he does, mine is the Berlin boot slightly modded.

>>17577914
>Hard to find non bespoke boots with closed facings
maybe there's a reason for that

>>17577911
what did he tweak

>>17577951

The top 3 eyelets for the laces were little hooks originally which I didn't like.
They were slightly offset towards the middle which in return made it impossible for me to lace it up as tight as I wanted to, because the sides (now I know that's called the facing I guess) were touching before they were as tight as I wanted them to be.
So I asked him to swap it for little ringlets, shifting the point where the laces actually pull further around the ankle, so I could lace them up a bit tighter.
The sizing is perfect don't get me wrong, I just like my boots snug as a bug and also like the look of the ringlets better. (also a pair of thick wool socks go just as well, but this way I can wear it with both thick socks and just any old thin shit as well)
And fuck me dead, I'm spending 450 EUR on a pair of boots, I wanted them as perfect as they fucking come.
The bloke drove them to my house both times, lovely guy honestly, would recommend.

>>17577950
>maybe there's a reason for that
reason being?

>>17577972
Sounds like a great deal for 450

>>17577154
I have Trickers in brown. Can confirm it's tough. Haven't even had to condition yet.

>>17576953
>>17576955
source on vid?

Are Vibergs worth their 800 quid price here in the UK?

>>17577950
because if you fuck up the fit on closed facing you get overlapping facing which doesnt work
you cant make off the shelf boots with closed facings and expect them to fit everyone.with open fa ring some people just get a narrow openo g and some get a wide opening

>>17578122
>Are Vibergs worth
no

>>17578131
How are they compared to an English shoe in the 500 range, e.g. Trickers or Crockett Jones?

>>17578197
I'd buy an English shoe. Cheaney can often be found at a good price if you hunt about and are in a position to be reactive to a sale.
I always have money available to react to a bargain as you never know when something good might cross your path. I very rarely actively shop for a specific thing now.

>>17578197
I've had 2 pairs of Viberg
1 CXL, absolutely flawless in terms of QC and clicking. Obviously CXL isn't the nicest leather but great for a SB. Fit is alright but the boot is just heavy and very uncomfortable. Its not the dainite soles because my Tricker's for example have dainite too and are more comfortable. I sold that boot and got a SB from Midas instead, much better than the Viberg at like 2/3 the price or less.
The other one was calf from CFS, horrible creasing out of the box, something i would expect on a thursday in pull-up cowhide. Refunded immediately and never bothered to exchange.
Compared to your usual RTW Tricker's and C&J they use a worse construction method, imo worse lasts and shit value.
Trickersoutlet for example is a total no brainer compared to Viberg.
C&J Handgrade absolutely BTFOs Viberg.

Can anybody rec a black, full grain leather, shearling (or similar) lined, chelsea boot, for $400 or less? Something roughly comparable to a Lemaire chelsea, pic related.

>new parkhurst styles
any guesses?
I'm guessing a plain black smooth Allen in the Spanish mystery meat, another Niagara leather option and a new chelsea leather option

>>17578311
they said more moose and a cap toe

>>17577993
a) they don't sell
b)>>17578124

What bad experiences have you guys had with brands, and did you guys have them set it right?
I'll start with my experiences so far:

LL Bean
>posted here a few months ago, but I bought the rubber mocs and they were in absolutely awful shape coming out of the box
>reached out to customer service, they were horrified and told me to return them right away
>returned to them, got a different color/size shipped immediately and they lasted me throughout the winter

Red Wing
>bought the moc toes from my local dealer
>wore them around 20-30 times to work and from work, during winter
>rubber sole began to split from the outer outsole and the layer in between the welt and sole
>reach out via email to the store
>refuse to help me because it's been six months, tell me it's not their problem
>reach out via email to red wing to just get it repaired through them
>never respond
>end up selling them and taking a big loss

Quoddy
>buy a pair of boat shoes during their tent sale for my mom
>they send me the wrong size, shoes are similar but clearly built on two different lasts
>ask them to refund
>they refuse and don't respond to emails
>contact my card company for a charge-back
>they don't follow through and instead I have to sell them AGAIN

>>17578427
I'd have just glued the sole desu. dont the mocs use glued wedges?

>>17578427
LL bean
>bought a pair of their shearling lined slippers
>local post office misplaced them
>contacted LL bean after two weeks
>they refunded me and then the slippers showed up a day later kek

brooklyn clothing (retailer)
>bought whites semi dress from them
>started squeaking after two weeks
>contacted brooklyn clothing, they said not our problem
>contacted whites, they said to contact the retailer
>retailer ghosted me
only bought white's from bakers from then on

>>17578427
I bought Viberg 'E' (wide) and it's narrow.
I asked Carmina for sizing advice and they said 9UK. Turns out I'm 10.5
My Alden Indy has a bit of a black spot/defect near one of the speed hooks. It's not really visible.

New truman martini ramblers. What do I think of them? My possum sure loves them.

>>17578567

>>17578570
not bad

>>17578567

>>17578576
cute

>>17578567
The shade is very interesting. It's a dark green but in certain light it looks black or grey or even brown.

This is my second pair of Truman's. The other is java waxed flesh commando sole. This sole is basic flat rubber but it's surprisingly not as slippery as I thought it would be. Very grippy. Another thing is my original Truman's had sort of a pronounced arch bump in the left boot only. It's the same deal with this new pair so maybe my foot is just weird. It doesn't hurt but it's noticable.

Prolly gonna take a few years to break in these two so no new boots for me for awhile.

waited for the carmina custom event to get "rare" shell loafers made on the pina last
fuckers completely removed them as a customizable option

also i kind of hate all their boot lasts, even the most casual ones have a dressy long european silhouette but a comically tall toe box, that make them look goofy as an actual dress boot/shoe

>>17578592
they definitely come off as gray especially >>17578570

>>17578427
>buy Jim green vellies
>threading is all torn up
>email their customer service
>want to exchange for a different pair
>owner tells me to just keep them and he’ll fund me because it isn’t worth it to them to ship it
>buy another pair with the refund and the coupon to get the same pricing
>threading on the stitch down is torn up again, but not as bad
>email them again, he asks if I want to keep them with a full refund or send them back and get a refund
>send them back because I don’t want to seem like a kike I just want a pair of boots that will last a good time
>don’t get the discount code again.
I’ll try again probably during a sale, still wearing the vellies chukkas.
I have a older pair of the Razorback steel toe and the stitching is perfect, crazy deal of a boot for $140 new price is $190 but still worth it.
The Razorbacks would cost at the very least $300 anywhere else.

>>17578600
he’ll refund me*

>>17578567
next time unbox with pants on to avoid splashes

>>17578592
any other boots to do size comparisons with?

>>17578576
Where’d you get a possum?

>>17578614
government doesnt want you to know they're free
just pick one up

>>17578608
That's possum drool.
>>17578613
Not sure what you mean. I wear 12 and got 11.5 and they are a good fit. Outwardly, they are very average. I have lofgrens that are a bit clownish and Thursdays which are very narrow but these are perfectly in the middle for a boot.
>>17578614
Gf found it crawling in a ditch next to it's dead mother and we raised it. Check the pouches on roadkill and you might get lucky.

I'll post another one:
>order a pair of sanders brogue boots in suede from a now closed shop called Guideboat
>send me a 9 US, not a 9 UK
>try to tell me that they sent the right size
>argue the point, they send me the right size
>two made in UK boots for $40

>>17578435
yeah I could have, but I knew if they wouldn't repair such a simple issue, they wouldn't help me out going forward.
>>17578451
Seems like those smaller retailers are the worst to deal with, they can't eat a return like a bigger company can so they won't help you out.
>>17578600
I can appreciate that they at least offered you to keep the shoes, I've been looking at them myself lately.

>>17578124
And yet thete's plenty of pics of regular folks wearing closed facings boots from the 40's up to the 60's at least. I doubt they were getting bespoke boots, so it wasn't that uncommon.

>>17578379
>they don't sell
fair enough. Maybe closed facing boots are more uncomfortable out of the box or take longer to break in. Or maybe we decided that open facings look better or as the other anon said are easier to mass manufacture

>>17578785
No. Closed facings fit less people thus they sell less

>it's almost time to put away the engineers

>>17578802
its never time

Dainite respecter reporting in. OP is wrong

I have never seen a boot with medway soles

>>17579337
super rare for some reason, not sure if they are any different from ridgeway (best sole out there imo)
I've seen them on EG, C&J, Lof & Tung and Bonafe iirc before.

>>17579358
what are the STEP bits?

>>17579461
heel and tip guards, not sure why they added them on that sole.

Anyone here have experience with Clinch?

>>17579636
grim

Can you recommend me something similar to this so that I don't buy this since you hate it so much?
I am looking for a summer smart-casual shoe:
>Suede/nubuck
>Tan
>Derby style upper
>Thick comfortable sole (not the classic leather sole type)
Budget up to 250

Can you recommend me something similar to this so that I don't buy this since you hate it so much?
I am looking for a summer smart-casual shoe:
>Suede/nubuck
>Tan
>Derby style upper
>Thick comfortable sole (not the classic leather sole type)
Budget up to 250

>>17579672
https://www.rancourtandcompany.com/collections/oxford-derby/products/rockland-blucher-camel-kudu-suede

>>17579673
check txture or junkard
indo manufacturers love the thick sole meme

>>17579337
they're rare because people keep falling for the dainite meme

>ee ramblers weren't restocked
guess I'll stay not broke then

>>17579699
theres plenty with ridgeways though

>>17579723
Kill dainites. Behead dainites. Roundhouse kick a dainite into the concrete. Slam dunk a dainite baby into the trashcan. Crucify filthy dainite. Defecate in a dainites food. Launch dainites into the sun. Stir fry dainites in a wok. Toss dainites into active volcanoes. Urinate into a dainites gas tank. Judo throw dainites into a wood chipper. Twist dainites heads off. Report dainites to the IRS. Karate chop dainites in half. Curb stomp pregnant black dainites. Trap dainites in quicksand. Crush dainites in the trash compactor. Liquefy dainites in a vat of acid. Eat dainites. Dissect dainites. Exterminate dainites in the gas chamber. Stomp dainite skulls with steel toed boots. Cremate dainites in the oven. Lobotomize dainites. Mandatory abortions for dainites. Grind dainite fetuses in the garbage disposal. Drown dainites in fried chicken grease. Vaporize dainites with a ray gun. Kick old dainites down the stairs. Feed dainites to alligators. Slice dainites with a katana.

new parkhursts are live
Two new styles
- Allen in Snuff Moose
- Richmond in Rust Waxy

Select size re-stocks:
- Allen in Gaucho Moose
- Richmond in Camel Kudu
- Allen in Spruce Kudu + wide width’s
- Richmond in Black Waxy
- Richmond in Oak Rambler

>>17579757

>>17579758

>>17579728
Where did the dainite bvll touch you?

>>17576812
I recently got a watch strap made to order from Guarded Goods. I was shocked they had so many shell options. I think the rarity thing is a racket. I chose Ultraviolet shell because I'd never even heard of it. Looks a bit like Color #8, but much more purple. It reminds me of red wine.

>>17579839

>>17579839
yea with straps you have people buying those rare colors more often than shoes.

>>17579839
it takes a lot less shell to make a strap

>>17579757
i bought the moose boots, but i am worried they won't fit. i was hoping for some ee sizes, but hopefully going up half a size from what i thought i should get will still work.

>>17579597
i have ogre feet woth high arches and instep, so i have no personal experience. a friend is the opposite with narrow and low instep feet. he has a pair of hi-liners that he loves. the quality on them is extremely nice, and he is lucky enough to have the perfect feet for their cn-s last.

>>17579935
Those things look insane lol. They make CN wide lasts with like width D to E, so if Standard and Strange ever restocks the CN Wide Engineers I'm absolutely getting a pair. I have a pair of Mister Lous which are well made boots, but I'm not the biggest fan of the last. The Clinch engineers just look perfect and the combination of the toe shape and the horsehide looks like it can create some crazy rolling patterns.

>>17579925
Allens or Richmonds? I have pretty wide feet and mine fit good without having to get a EE width. I just went with my normal brannock sizing and they're pretty much spot on. I'm somewhere between an E and EE width depending on the boots.

>want to buy rw moc
>being sold for 360
>proceed to check out @ $400
why are they so expensive now, even more so than the ir. are they even worth it?

>>17579971
No wtf. I got both my pairs for $250 on Ebay.

>>17579971
>>proceed to check out @ $400
tax dollars to ukraine upcharge

>>17579961
allen. i am right on the edge of e to ee width, so i am hoping the half size gives me enough to be comfy in them.

>>17580025
theyll fit

>>17578122
For £800 you might as well import a pair of Whites / Nigs

Looking for a boot in a similar colour that'll age like Truman's java without the hideous cap toe.
Recs?

>>17580225
https://divisionroadinc.com/collections/whites/products/whites-semi-dress-375-55-half-comp-brown-waxed-flesh

>>17578122
>>17578197
Don't see why you'd ever purchase a pair of country shoes or boots from anywhere apart from Trickers, especially if the alternative is more expensive and imported.

>>17578122
800 quid?
I got mine for 680€ from Cultizm

If the fit was better it would have been worth it. The quality is good, the stitching is good, finishing seems near perfect, the style looks great.
They are well made, it doesn't look crude like some other American bootmakers (Nicks etc).

>>17580394
They're 870 euros there so almost 800 quid.

>>17580598
wtf is this

>>17580603
A Grensoned flight boot.

Want to cop some clean black chelsea boots for next fall and been trying to find some options <400€.

Looking for something with no weird buckles or colorful tabs or any of that shit. So far only ones I've found are from Filippa K:
https://www.filippa-k.com/fi/en/dane-chelsea-boot/28776-1433.html
But never copped any shoes from them so no idea if they are worth. Any opinions on those? Or alternative options within that price point?

>>17580598
Cultizm has -25% sales pretty much every other weekend

>>17580647
Looks like a fashion brand

Try these
https://www.tlbmallorca.com/products/1023
https://www.carminashoemaker.com/black-chelsea-boots-mens
https://www.santosshoes.com/en/shoes-for-man/boots/chelsea-boots-for-men/norris-7902
https://www.skolyx.se/en/boots/256-chelsea-boot-black-leather.html
https://www.skoaktiebolaget.com/collections/boots/products/lof-tung-albanel-black-calf

>>17580692
SALE25 (300 eur and up) and SALE15 are literally ALWAYS on

>>17580226
Thanks anon but these are only left in 6.5
How do nicks compare to trumans? They have a brown roughout falcon w/o captoe that looks good and is pretty comparable in price to the trumans

>>17580767
Picrel are the nicks

how wide are Truman's lasts?

>>17580692
>>17580722
Ta.

>>17580696
Thanks!

Can anybody ID these boots for me please?

>>17580647
all kinds of red flags: fashion, sustainability, no tannery named for the leather

>>17580782
They're decently wide, but if you are like me and right at the end of E/start of EE width, go for your size in EE width.

>>17580722
Except now?

Anyone know what the Japanese size(CM) refers to? I would have guessed it was the insole of the boots but it doesn't seem to be affected by whether the particular boot have a elongated toebox or not.

For example at tricker's a size 9 are for feet that are 27,1cm and it is a Japanese size 28.
>https://www.trickers.com/eu/size-guide
Would like to know exactly how the Japanese sizes are determined because it seems like it would be a good metric to go by when you're comparing brands.

Japan size is whatever the fuck they use in Japan, go by foot length for tricker's if the last is TTS

Should i ask for blatch hatch shell for my carmina MTO if they have any left or stick with col.8
Black is kinda boring..

>>17581098
It sounds like for a 27.1cm foot you need a 28cm insole so that's what it means

>>17581106
colour 8

>>17581109
yea i think you're right, col8 is really cool and i don't give a fuck that black hatch is a bit more rare.

>>17581102
Well Crockett also says it is TTS. My feet are 268-270 which according to them would mean I should take 9 or 9,5 UK but that would either be the same as my sneaker size or even half a size bigger. I decided to disregard C&J own advice and take a size 8,5 instead, which according to them is for feet that are 26,4cm and they fit great. Tricker's chart seems to imply I should take a size 9 too which seems off.

There definitely seems to be something off about the sizes based of off feet length. Which is why I kinda wanted to figure out the Japanese sizing.
>>17581107
Yeah I think it might be that too.

>>17580647
>https://myrqvist.com/products/elfvik-black-calf
15% off right now too

>>17581211
>that stance
lmao

>>17581217
is this negative toe spring?

>>17581217
They have another one in black too
>https://myrqvist.com/products/granhult-black-calf

Opinions on navy suede?

Something a little casual for everyday office wear

ok nevermind this is what carmina's "navy suede" looks like IRL

that's way too blue

>>17581384
>that's way too blue
bitchmade
that looks lovely

>>17581379
>plain toe blucher without hidden eyelets

One day.

i remember laughing about the fake pegs turdsdays are using in their cowboy boots

Please help a retard out.

I have manlet feet, and I can't tell how to properly size.

Wearing a UK 6.5 my foot ends up pic rel. I can't decide whether that means I need to wear a 6 wide or if there's supposed to be that space by the bigger toes.

Used a brannock, by length it says US 7 but when I try that with anything that isn't a sneaker the heel is too tight but the toes are good.

>>17581799
last issue not size

>>17581802
So go by the 6.5 or the 7?

I mean I went to a store and tried a 7, 7.5, and 8 and they all "fit", it's just that I wish I knew which one is supposed to be the right one.

An 8 feels like the right width, a 7 feels like the right length, and a 7.5 feels kinda like the right choice but when I got the 7.5 it was pick rel.

So can I assume a 7.5 is correct and the last of the shoe I have in that size is the issue?

>>17581810
Here, this is a UK 6.5 with a round toe. The more elongated one has more space too. I don't think I really can go down further cause I already have to use a shoe horn.

>>17581799
I have a similar space in longer shoes, you're all good

>>17581844
Appreciate the help. Jumping away from not giving a shit how I dress has led me to realize how bad things used to fit.

>>17581818
Toe space is cosmetic. If they're comfortable and the ball of your foot is at the flex point they probably fit.

>>17581818
>>17581799
This is what Gaziano & Girling considers the perfect length in their bespoke shoes.

Found this on SF

Looks so good

>>17581999
>mixing textures
don't like it

>>17581999
What are boots like these for? They're very fancy pants with all that brogueing yet they're obviously also rugged like boots with commando soles.

Wouldn't your fishing mates call you a dandy and the aristocracy would shun you?

>>17582014
These boots will be worn outside maybe once or twice in their life.

>>17581989
Hahaha that's great.

>>17581799
>>17581818


Toe length varies anon but heel to ball is where the shoe fits or not!

>>17582014
I would personally take ridgeway sole on a dressier boot every time but that's a half lug and I don't think it's out of place for a more casual dress boot

>>17582116
certainly, half lugs just look cool. Ridgeway should last longer in the city too, so that's my pick as well. I went for the victoria sole in my latest 2 Carmina MTOs, i hope its a good sole.

>>17582121
I don't have Carmina's version but I have the normal Ridgeway and it's probably the best sole.

Compared to Carmina's or Alden's half lug it's a little harder, a little less grippy and a little more squeaky on marble. But only a tiny bit, it's nothing like Dainite which is hard, slippery and squeaky.

Also Carmina's half lug has way more tread than Alden's version. Alden's half lug is so short at the front of the shoe it almost looks like it's worn out and ready for a resole out of the box. There's like milimeters of tread at the front.

>>17582127
i like the carmina half lug, i haven't tried the victoria sole but its probably very similar to ridgeway.

my shoemaker said i should just use either lard or bacon to treat my boots instead of some store bought products

thoughts

>>17582255
sounds absolutely retarded

>>17582255
sounds absolutely based

>>17582255
sounds absolutely haram

>>17582255
You have a personal shoe maker?

>>17582397
...do you not?

I don't really know what to get from the Carmina weekend
Something for casual every day office wear, that is not a boot (summer) and not a loafer.

A PTB? A longwing?

>>17582426
longwings

>>17582444
Ok but in what leather?

There's this longwing from bonafe I liked
Carmina's closest suede color is probably snuff (which seems different from Alden's snuff)

>>17582426
longwing on detroit in col4 shell

c*lastic, not even once

>just got my first high-end pair of boots(C&J)
>*starts reading some more about high-end leather boots*
>apparently you're supposed to let your boots rest 24 hours after you wear them
>so I guess I have to buy another pair of boots just so I can wear these ones
So that's how they get you, huh? Buy 1 buy 2.

Got C&J Molton. Recommend me another pair!

>>17582511
Can't unsee that long nosed dog breed now whenever those boots are posted after someone previously made the comparison.

>>17582514
Hold up anon, do you have shoe trees?
That should be #1

Anyway chukkas are versatile but so are black chelseas, can't go wrong with them

>>17582514
Get another pair from trickersoutlet when they have something in your size that you like for a good value.

>>17582533
Actually I was supposed to get a shoe tree free with the purchase but it wasn't included. I'll message them and hopefully they'll send a pair, maybe I forgot the click some fucking box or something. Thanks but Chelseas are really not my style, they look a little too much like women's shoes to me lel
>>17582538
I'll check it out. Tricker's are generally the same sizing as C&J?

>>17582449
shell for sure

>>17582549
>I'll check it out. Tricker's are generally the same sizing as C&J?
The most common Tricker's lasts are TTS, 4444 is 0.5 down from TTS.

>>17582549
Well the Coniston looks nice

Currently considering Carmina MTO derbies in tan vegano, but I can't quite put my finger on the color. Sometimes it looks more reddish, sometimes it also looks mustard-y (especially on the customization editor), the latter I'd like to avoid if possible. Even considering the pompei finish because of that, but I know that will be TOO much of a red hue.
Will vegano darken/change color over time? I know that stuff such as mink oil can darken the leather quite a bit, but I'd still want to wear them out of the box if possible.

>>17582586
Forget the editor, look at real life photos of the colors always

Tan leather shoes are very popular but personally I do not like them, I think darker shades of brown are more versatile

>>17582586
>Will vegano darken/change color over time
vegano is their naked finish so yeah pray you don't drop chicken grease on it

>>17582255
It will go rancid, lol

>be me, a shoemaker
>also own a lard and bacon production company
>tell my clients to use lard on their shoes
>????
>profit

>>17582255
Back in the day they used to do that. To my understanding, they used the skin part of the bacon once it went dry and rubbed it on the shoes. But that's a depression era thing. No reason to do that nowadays.

>>17582763
>be me, a shoemaker
>also own a sawmill and a logging company
>tell my clients to put shoe trees in their shoes
>????
>profit

>celsastic is ba-
*deflates*

>>17575736
chelsea boots are fat girl shoes

Okay guys, can someone explain to a noob why Viberg sucks?

>>17582931
They don't. They're generally considered to be the most well made of all North American boots.

>>17582931
massively overpriced

>>17582931
They look good, they're well made and a little expensive but that's normal these days

But the last is a little weird and they are very heavy. Not very comfy at all.

>>17582581
Yeah those are nice too. Never had a pair of service/country boots before, are they usable during the spring/summer months? Given i don't live in a particular hot place, northern Europe.

>>17583285
In my country once it's t-shirt time the boots go back in their boxes
That's about this time of year until mid October

tricker's durham in tan olivvia leather, its tanned in olive leaves and indeed smells like olives. Its super soft, i think i like it.

not much else to say, they were like 250 pounds during the sale at the outlet. stupidly good value as usual with tricker's.

can't get the color right with my shit phone camera

What’s the absolute peak of boots in terms of versatility?

>>17583357
Edward Green Galway
>sturdy veldtschoen construction, can be worn everywhere
>grippy ridgeway soles but still more low profile than lug soles
>want to dress them up? Just give the toe cap some burnishing and a mirror shine

>>17583175
>>17583188
>>17583253
People say that the dainite soles are rock hard and uncomfortable. Is this really true?

>>17583600
They're really hard, yeah. But I don't think the outsole is one of the main reasons why a pair of boots are uncomfortable.

>>17583613
What else would be a factor adding to how uncomfortable vibergs are? Is it the shape of the toe? I’m torn between getting a pair of 310s or a pair of Lofgren Ludlow boots

>>17583600
rock hard AND lacks traction

>>17583618
>310s
hope you're ready to be called a clown

>>17583716
>rock hard
stop exaggerating
its firm but has ok shock absorption

>>17583728
>stop exaggerating
this but u

>>17583740
ridgeway is the same rubber and nobody complains about it

>>17583728
Compared to vibram, dainite is absolute shit. It IS rock hard and has terrible traction. The difference in comfort compared to a vibram is night and day

>>17583743
I have boots with Ridgeway
I also have two pairs with Dainite and one pair with Carmina's clone of Dainite

Ridgeway is much more comfortable than any Dainite version even though it does feel hard.
Carmina's clone of Dainite and AE shoes with Dainite feel basically the same between them.
Vibergs with Dainite feel terrible.

The Vibergs are very heavy, the leather is really thick and the sole itself is heavy. Do they use a metal shank? Maybe just a thick midsole, idk
I think heavy boot + dainite is a bad combo

>>17583789
>Vibergs with Dainite feel terrible.
because you have no cork

>>17583811
>>17583811

new

>>17583811
>>17583811

new