Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

[casechopper]

They're great for standing and walking on concrete. I have about every possible type of sole available in my boot collection and Vibram Christy style wedge soles are really the most appropriate for city life. The nitrile cork soles on the Iron Rangers and other Red Wing boots are much more durable but are very hard and you can feel it in your bones after a day walking on concrete surfaces. Lug soles aren't as hard but pick up garbage and track it all over the place. Leather soles aren't really appropriate for work boots IMO because they soak up water, oil and dirt and wear quickly. Each sole type has it's place but if you're going to be standing or walking on concrete all day a soft wedge sole is a great option.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Those actually look really nice casechopper! I don't know if I would personally go for that look, but they do look pretty cool and look better than I would've expected.

On another note, I still haven't posted decent pics of my Lofgrens and I just scored a pair of Clinch as well. I'll have to post pics of both when they get here.

 

[kyboots]

I've never had a boot with that type of sole, CaseChopper. I would imagine they are very comfortable.

good look!

 

[belopsky]

I am waiting on a pair of brown/black Lone Wolf boots. by the looks of things..I am going to get hit with import duties. Have been in customs since Dec 27 (another Rakuten order was placed after the boots and currently am wearing it..)

 

[dudewuttheheck]

I am waiting on a pair of brown/black Lone Wolf boots. by the looks of things..I am going to get hit with import duties. Have been in customs since Dec 27 (another Rakuten order was placed after the boots and currently am wearing it..)

Sucks about customs, but those seem pretty cool. Do you have any teaser pics to show?

 

[Eglicomet]

If anyone is looking, I just got a bunch of buckle sets (1" and 5/8") in nickel, brass and aged brass. If there is interest I will post photos. I purchased them for my boots but have some left over...

 

[Kato]

If anyone is looking, I just got a bunch of buckle sets (1" and 5/8") in nickel, brass and aged brass. If there is interest I will post photos. I purchased them for my boots but have some left over...

I don't know if I am interested if you don't post the pictures ....XDDD

 

[belopsky]

Sucks about customs, but those seem pretty cool. Do you have any teaser pics to show?

They finally came. Got hit with taxes.

 

[belopsky]

I'll try to wear them in some..weather isn't great right now.

Now I am eyeing these Craft-Rite but 1. Surely dont NEED boots and 2. Don't know sizing..and my size may be out of stock.

Might just get some cheaper Pistolero short boots in a suede to beat em up

 

[dudewuttheheck]

They finally came. Got hit with taxes.

More pics are needed! Those look pretty awesome!

 

[belopsky]

I did it. I ordered the Craft-Rite Clip boots. Yoshi tells me they will ship tomorrow. http://craftrite.fashionstore.jp

 

[belopsky]

As for the Lone Wolf brown/black, here are the photos off Rakuten..

 

[casechopper]

White's Hathorn Open Road

 

[belopsky]

^what jeans

 

[casechopper]

Gustin Super Heavies in the straight fit. I posted a full picture here

 

[belopsky]

killin it

 

[dudewuttheheck]

those two tones look amazing! Not usually my thing, but I like them.

 

[53Effie]

@casechopper. Have you had the ankle strap lengthened on the Open Road's? I bought mine several years ago and the strap is much shorter than yours. The strap length on your boots really looks really sharp.

 

[casechopper]

Hi 53Effie. I didn't. These are the straps as they came.

 

[53Effie]

Hi and thanks for the quick reply. That's just not fair ya know. They look so much better with the longer strap. At any rate they are good boots in my opinion. Tough and very comfortable. I have the mini-lug soles on mine.