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These look pretty cool
Don’t ever buy these lol
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These look pretty cool
Anyone have a link for an article detailing stylistic changes for engineer boots through the decades?
Don’t ever buy these lol
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Thanks for taking the time to give a thorough reply. I think i should have started with a more specific question. Some ad descriptions and posts here refer to “1940’s style” or “toe shape popularized in the 1950’s”
It is descriptions of some of these differences i am curious about. I am aware that different makers use different lasts but their are very noticeable asthetic differences between for instance Wesco 100 yr, Biltbuc, and Role Club. I’m curious if these represent styles of different decades.
Quality lacking?
1950’s Sears Wearmaster Engineer boots catalogue
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This photo, & many like it by other brands, all show that the strap was not long, unlike repro makers make it today. Today’s makers use a range of lasts & techniques that’s reminiscent of the 30s to 60s styles, but tend to insist on a long strap
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I wonder if that’s because they are copying vintage used boots, which had straps that had simply stretched out over time.
Brando’s seems long here:
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I am wanting to give Wesco's another chance. However each time I "spec out" a pair of theirs the way I would like it, I get the jitters when I peer at the price...
My big hang up is that i can get the Wesco made to fit. I currently have a pair of Redwing that fit pretty close to perfect and a pair of Wesco that now fit with the help of a cobbler. I need a somewhat wide toe box, a relatively low instep, and prefer a narrow shaft as I have SKINNY calves. Interestingly my redwings check all of these boxes but the overall finish when compared to the Wesco is quite low.Viberg, Lofgren, Wesco, tough call I have a pair of all three. Vibergs are beautiful I must say, Lofgren have a goodyear welt, Wescos are very tough. If I was me I think I'd choose Viberg, I just like the leather a bit more than the others two, not keen on the cats paw heels though, they don't last so well.