Recent content by Drzdave58

I think they should be making the lower straps from thicker leather so sometimes I will glue a strip of leather on the underside to give it more strength.

Those are looking great! My most comfortable pair.

I’ve had 3 pairs of engineers. Motor Leather, John lofgren and the Flat Head. If you’re buying MTO I’d go with Willies Hand made boots as they are priced reasonably. I’d recommend Lofgren or The Flat Head for off the shelf. In my case I get a little heel slip in all of them which doesn’t bother...

Here’s my dress engineers For comparison. I think the last may be different than yours.

I have to wonder if that last is part of the problem on that particular build. It's odd that the build could be so out of whack considering all the measurements u gave him. What are your thoughts on this?

Willies boondockers today.

I think Willie will sort it out for you. Thanks for the photo comparisons. It’s obvious to see the shaft has way too much volume. I do like that last as well. Keep us posted on how the situation progresses.

Beautiful boots! Did u try experimenting with insoles or heel lifts?

NOS Imperial Florsheim loafers from the 80s or 90s

Thrifted another pair of John McHales.

Its missing the crown, so I’m taking it in to see if I can get it fixed.

Thrifted a pair of DMs like new and a vintage Seiko.

They look great!

Thrifted thes vintage Florsheim Imperials by John MCHale today.