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  1. J

    FINALLY!!!!! A Pair of Boots that Fit "Right" out of the box!!!!

    Great boots Worf! It's always nice to find something that fits right out of the box. With your fit problems, I am surprised you haven't tried a semi custom boot like White's or Wesco. They do all kinds of unusual sizes, and I think you can do wider widths without going full custom.
  2. J

    White's Semi-dress Boots..

    Honestly, I think that Lefty's experience was the exception, not the rule. I have had White's work on boots before, and they turned out fine. I would think that if their repairs were uniformly bad, we'd hear more about it. There are LOTS of detail oriented people on the forums, and I have...
  3. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    To be fair though, don't you have a fairly unique foot/ankle shape? (No offense intended). I will say, I forget sometimes that I have been measured twice by White's and Nicks, and I drove up to Wesco to try a pair on before ordering. I always recommend these made-to -order boots, but...
  4. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Yeah, that's really tempting. It's a lot of money, but I think the quality of the Road Champs is well established fact. Bobbajobbob, interesting find with the ELMC Engineers. I had to look them up - they are made by John Lofgren, and they look very nice. Too bad they didn't fit. You should...
  5. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Bretron - The fit is not and issue once they are on - it's just the throat of the boot inside the shaft that is an issue. The shaft has a profile that tapers as it goes down to the foot. It looks great, but it really should have been less tapered. These boots got a bad rap as a result of...
  7. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Well, I finally did it. I broke down and bought what I believe to be the last new old stock pair of Black Julian made RRL Engineer boots (in my size anyway). I got a discount, but it was still more than I wanted to spend. No pictures right now because the first thing I did was drop them off...
  8. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Hukurokuju makes some really nice buckles. With shipping from Japan, they end up being around $40.
  9. J

    WTB - RRL Engineer boots size 13 (Julian made)

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  10. J

    WTB - RRL Engineer boots size 13 (Julian made)

    Hey all, I am looking for a pair of the Julian Made RRL Ebgineer boots in a size 13. I am really looking for black, but I might consider other colors. PM me if you've got a pair that you'd like to let to of! Thanks, Jim
  11. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Hot damn, Smitty, those look great! White's with Natural Chromexcel? Any lining?
  13. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    I am sorry - I know I should have explained that, but I was in a rush. The heel counter (the piece of leather that wraps around your heel) is relatively straight in Wescos. It doesn't really curve in in at the top much. Pete (the custom fit guy at Wesco) can do what they call a heel pinch -...
  14. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Mine fit true to size. A "heel pinch" would improve the heel cupping, but otherwise they fit true to size while using the included foam Spenco insole.
  15. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Holy cow, Univibe, those are fantastic! Can you post your specs? I am seeing black Chromexcel, double midsoles, brown stain, and possibly an extra lift in the heel? Maybe a close trim? It's kind of odd that you just go those in - I just got my black Nomads back from Whites today (mine are...
  16. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Brian - those look great! What is the best way to contact you? I would like to discuss some derails about getting a resole done.
  17. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Grayland, those look really nice! When Frye does it right, they do a very nice job. Yours look like an instance where they did a great job. I think you could have done much worse "dipping your toe" into the Engineer boot market. By the way, how is the toe profile when seen from above -...
  19. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    It just occurred to me that your proposed build will look almost exactly like mine - except for the brown edges and the soft toe. See the pictures in the quote above ^^^^^^ Mine are black with double midsoles, Vibram half soles/Quabaug heel, one added lift (1/4"). I would pass on the 1/4"...
  20. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    It depends - do you have pegs or floorboards on your Road King? I imagine pegs would be a little hard on the exposed leather, but floorboards would be fine. The larger issue is grip - I prefer a bit more tread for safety's sake, but lots of people like a smoother sole and seem to do fine with...
  21. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Can you tell me more about these? If they are using Horween leather, I might be interested in trying out a pair - I think these could be really nice with a custom resole. I am mainly curious about fit, leather thickness, and your impression of the overall quality.
  22. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Those sound rally nice - are Cat's Paw heels already available through Baker's? I believe a lot of the Cat's Paws you see these days are reproductions, so it is more of a stylistic choice than a functional one. You do see them every time you sit and cross your legs. White's will use a Quabaug...
  23. J

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Brian - I should have asked before - is that a total resole with new leather midsoles and everything?

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