Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

[regius]

i am very tempted to buy a pair of British Tan Wesco, or the Mr Lou, but I learned the heel height is 1.5", not 1.75", which makes a huge visual difference. Now, I can custom order a pair of Wesco for added height (which should amount to 1.75, considering their "standard" is 1.5), but 1) there's always a risk that Wesco may send me boots with 2" heel, because it is my strong impression that they are not very accurate, they don't think the heel height minor nuances is a big deal, also, my previous pair turned up with 1" heel when i chose "standard", 2) I'm thinking of taking my existing boots to a cobbler and replace with better looking, curved, higher, stacked heels and save tons of money. Will have to wait for the end of curfew.

 

[VestCoast]

i am very tempted to buy a pair of British Tan Wesco, or the Mr Lou, but I learned the heel height is 1.5", not 1.75", which makes a huge visual difference. Now, I can custom order a pair of Wesco for added height (which should amount to 1.75, considering their "standard" is 1.5), but 1) there's always a risk that Wesco may send me boots with 2" heel, because it is my strong impression that they are not very accurate, they don't think the heel height minor nuances is a big deal, also, my previous pair turned up with 1" heel when i chose "standard", 2) I'm thinking of taking my existing boots to a cobbler and replace with better looking, curved, higher, stacked heels and save tons of money. Will have to wait for the end of curfew.

My British Tan 7500s are 1 3/4" heel height. Where did you get that measurement? I personally wouldn't go custom for a detail like that.

 

[Bfd70]

Just got an email from standard and strange. Good sale on floor model boots. Some rare and hard to find.

 

[regius]

My British Tan 7500s are 1 3/4" heel height. Where did you get that measurement? I personally wouldn't go custom for a detail like that.

i wonder if you could measure the length of the heel cap? i think it's longer than 3". RoleClub heel cap is 3", so while at 1.75" height, it necessitates a taper, plus the concave curve, you get the visual effect. It's like cowboy, but not too extreme

 

[regius]

the wesco has more vertical front fascia of the heel, less curvature on the rear. this particular roleclub could be 2" high so let's not compare the height, but how the heel curve and angle really adds to the visual difference

 

[regius]

 

[regius]

i have to say this is with added heel height!!!

 

[VestCoast]

i wonder if you could measure the length of the heel cap? i think it's longer than 3". RoleClub heel cap is 3", so while at 1.75" height, it necessitates a taper, plus the concave curve, you get the visual effect. It's like cowboy, but not too extreme

Length of the rubber heel cap on a size 10.5 7500 is 3 1/4".

 

[VestCoast]

Just got an email from standard and strange. Good sale on floor model boots. Some rare and hard to find.

The horsehide Lofgrens are my size but I think the color is pretty unattractive.

 

[Bfd70]

@VestCoast
Would you say the shaft on the vibergs is big, small, or average?

 

[VestCoast]

@VestCoast
Would you say the shaft on the vibergs is big, small, or average?

The opening diameter is ~4 1/2", which is a half inch smaller than Wesco's 7400. I will say that because the Vibergs are shorter it makes the opening feel bigger as it's lower on the calf. I prefer a wider shaft in the heat though, breathes a lot better.

 

[Bfd70]

I on the other hand prefer a very narrow shaft. My calves are only identified as such because they sit beneath my knees and above my ankles. Silly skinny.

 

[Kirk Stevenson]

anyone here waiting on a new pair of roleclub? anyone buying roleclubs these days? for me, they are still the most beautiful engineers.

Yes I have a pair of Green Shell Cordovan engineers on order with red stiching. I think he is finished this week. They will be my second pair.

 

[Bfd70]

Whoa!

 

[regius]

the sole maker O'Sullivan, I'm sure it's gone but who is currently making repros of them? I believe when you see a pair of wings around the heel cap edge, it is O Sullivan, RoleClub has customized embossment but someone makes the rubber, same as CLINCH.

 

[regius]

Santa Rosa

 

[Bfd70]

These are my Lofgrens. Today marks 5 months of pretty heavy wear. I’ve been able to fly them under the radar at work since they’re black so they’ve received more foot time then would otherwise be possible. I’m super happy with the way they have broken in. The are getting more and more comfortable with each passing week.
This morning I received an alert that a package was delivered. If the fit works this pair will need to be splitting time.

 

[Bfd70]

 

[VestCoast]

Lofgrens are so nice, and those black ones are wearing in fantastically. I had a trip to SF planned in April and was going to try on a pair of Lofgrens at S&S but looks like that's not happening. Whats the leather on the Eastman makeup?

 

[Kirk Stevenson]

I just recieved a email from Brian. He has shipped my second pair of Role Clubs. Now just a long wait for them as they make their way across customs into Canada.