Just for info. These I sometimes wear during heavy rain. They are quite suited given the smooth bookbinder leather and cord sole. I am just not sure if the leather is durable as work boots. Cheap bookbinder leather splits easily. I bought these some time ago way before Flame Panda was...
Thank you. Nowadays, I usually place a sniper bid and do not come back to watch. This one I placed a sniper bid and was watching it at the closing time. I own a later model with the quilt lining and sewed in throat strap. Have been looking for this earlier model for a while. We would have...
A Bates repro by Bates Japan on sales at half price. These are not made in USA but just licensed products.
https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/nolimit-bates/baj-a1-xl.html?sc_i=shp_pc_search_itemlist_shsrg_img
This Sportclad arrived at my proxy in Japan.
Also a Bates BAJ-A1 a repro of their 70s model. These are not made in USA despite the tag but licensed product of Bates Japan. A shop on yahoo jp is getting rid of these at half price.
You can find them on Etsy and ebay.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/186963161/leather-zipper-pull-zipper-pull-tab
or if you have access to leftover leather, you can like Terry said make your own easily.
I have a pair of Frye campus from the 90 that looks somewhat similar.
https://shopsanft.com/products/vintage-frye-short-campus-zip-boots-size-6
Same model as mine.
No experience with Jimmy Choo. Only know the name because their women's shoes rose to fame in 00s?
Short version is they removed the tab for oxygen mask, added pocket flap then removed the flap, changed to orange lining. Those are the obvious differences I think. Well, the zippers vary due to the era and maker.
I am not sure about the European Lee which are for AFAIK everywhere but Japan and US. Edwin Lee Japan has made some oversized items in recent years because of the fashion trend in Japan and Korea.
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