Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

[himelator]

small reference....I am still waiting to get my run of boots made....they are cordovan (shinki) but not shell cordovan...the difference is the shells are two 9 inch dinnerplate size discs inside the bean shaped piece of horsebutt that is the whole piece of cordovan. Real McCoys makes both...one is double the cost of the other...using shinki....also two other points mine will be made in the same factory as the MF boots...the design is more primitive...and reminiscent of very early 1930-40s engineer boots done by my friend Robert at Ace Boots....hopefully we will have them and costed out by the end of this month or next
best
Himel

 

[bretron]

Dave, been looking forward to seeing these. So, what exactly is meant by cordovan then? Sounds to me like a fancy word for horsehide. I know the McCoys non-shell bucos are made of uber top shelf double tanned hh goodness, but never heard of cordovan unless it was in reference to true shell or burgundy colored leather?

 

[jimmer_5]

Cordovan is a small piece of the entire horse hide. It is used in very high-end footwear:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_cordovan

 

[bretron]

Right, but he's saying its not that (no?)

 

[handymike]

It's sounding like There is "shell cordovan" and cordovan (horsebutt) and they are both from the same general area. But the shells are double the price...

 

[Edward]

...and then there's Aero/Horween cordovan FQHH, which is not cordovan as such, but a colour...

 

[the duke of lafayette]

Hey hey hey

Any members here wearing a size 13? If so shoot me a message. I've got something special brewing.

 

[kyboots]

small reference....I am still waiting to get my run of boots made....they are cordovan (shinki) but not shell cordovan...the difference is the shells are two 9 inch dinnerplate size discs inside the bean shaped piece of horsebutt that is the whole piece of cordovan. Real McCoys makes both...one is double the cost of the other...using shinki....also two other points mine will be made in the same factory as the MF boots...the design is more primitive...and reminiscent of very early 1930-40s engineer boots done by my friend Robert at Ace Boots....hopefully we will have them and costed out by the end of this month or next
best
Himel

I will be interested keep us in mind.

 

[handymike]

I saw these Red Wings on eBay, and really like the profile and how the buckles are attached.
Anyone have any info on the model/vintage?

 

[Boyo]

I've received these Mister Freedom Road Champs about 2 weeks ago. So far I have about 5 good days of wear into them. The boots live up to the hype, as I can't think of anything about them I would change. The fit was really good from the start (I sized down 1/2 size from my normal 11). the color of these is a nice chestnut brown which I really like. I haven't put any oil on them yet as I'm not sure what I want them to evolve into.. Ive seen them after black polish has been applied and also when other leather conditioners are used.. either result looks great to me. The cost is definitely prohibitive but fortunately I had an opportunity that was too good to pass up..

Day 1

Day 5

outside

 

[bretron]

"Hell to the Yeah" Congrats, Boyo!!

 

[Redfan45x]

Used to daily wear a pair of Harness boots for about two years until they started to give the feet pain. And I got tired of the salt lines that they'd get in winter.

 

[53Effie]

Very nice Boyo. You will enjoy the Road Champs. I really like mine and they are getting more comfortable all the time. Good choice of boots!

 

[simonc]

Where is the evidence of Aero boots?

 

[Boyo]

Thanks for the kind words guys, I'm looking forward to wearing these for a long while.

 

[simonc]

Yeah super pick up Boyo, enjoy.

 

[gtdean48]

REALLY like that sole & heel combination....

 

[53Effie]

Well, tonight I am surprised and pleased. It's my birthday and my wife got me a pair of the Wesco's currently on eBay from Muskhaven. I got the brown with natural mid-soles. My usual 10D in Wesco's fits perfectly and they are just really cool boots. Boy, was I surprised.

 

[Boyo]

^^^. Happy Birthday 53effie... Sounds like a great gift. All the better when it's just what you want! I guess she was paying attention. Wear em well. Post up a pic when you get a chance

 

[bretron]

Well, tonight I am surprised and pleased. It's my birthday and my wife got me a pair of the Wesco's currently on eBay from Muskhaven. I got the brown with natural mid-soles. My usual 10D in Wesco's fits perfectly and they are just really cool boots. Boy, was I surprised.

Happy BDay! Post up pics and your experience with the fit when sobered up from cake and icecream