Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

[Bunyip]

Can anyone recommend a place to buy roller buckles for a pair of Wesco boss? Im interested in getting them prior to purchase and getting them built with my own buckles. ..

 

[jimmer_5]

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

 

[Bunyip]

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

Thanks Jimmer, I just saw Bakers are now offering them for $30 a pair, I'm guessing the Japanese ones are probably a bit better?

 

[bretron]

John of VEB sells his JP made buckles for around $20. Check his etsy site

 

[Kato]

Thanks Jimmer, I just saw Bakers are now offering them for $30 a pair, I'm guessing the Japanese ones are probably a bit better?

Hakurokuju offers plenty of buckle style (including vintage Redwing and Chippewa ) in brass and nickle color

 

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Wesco Engineer Boots resole. Lasted on the 0-200 flat toe last and handwelted construction.

 

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Carolina Engineer Boots Resole

 

[1911 Man]

So maybe someone here can answer my question I posed in the Whites Semi Dress thread. It was never answered there. Many of these engineer boots, including the Whites Nomad, have a soft toe. What kinds of problems does a soft toe boot have, if it is just a walking / fashion boot?

 

[bretron]

Less protection (obviously) and the toe will not develop the same kind of burnished sheen from repeated bumps and brushings. But you'll get a more flexible, stretchable boot with a lower profile toe (which may be just what you're looking for )

 

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Wesco Engineer Boots Resole and converted to a handwelted construction w/ a woodsman heel. Replaced old hardware and tightened shaft.

 

[Grayland]

I saw these natural cxl engineers on DenimBro and thought they were awesome:

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[gtdean48]

I saw these natural cxl engineers on DenimBro and thought they were awesome:
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[bretron]

Those Lofgrens??

 

[Grayland]

I believe they are Moto

http://www.motostyle.jp/motor/motor-top.html

 

[Kato]

I believe they are Moto

http://www.motostyle.jp/motor/motor-top.html

I don't think so, Moto engineer boots doesn't has upper buckle

 

[kyboots]

Those are nice looking. May be able to tell more if you knew the approximate age.

 

[Blackadder]

According to the owner, they are MOTOR

 

[Bunyip]

They are stunning. Moto page is coming up with error, but they are superb

 

[Bunyip]

Wesco Engineer Boots Resole and converted to a handwelted construction w/ a woodsman heel. Replaced old hardware and tightened shaft.

Hi Brian, do you sell roller buckles for engineer boots? The vintage engineer blog gentleman is on vacation, the Japanese site I looked at had no translations!
Thanks,
Ben

 

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Unknown brand engineer boots resole. I removed the steel toe and replace the cardboard footbed for a leather footbed.