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Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...
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One can say once the boots are broken in, all of them will start to feel comfortable, but few of us nowadays have the patience... anyhow, for me, the Red Wing 9268, the RRL Julian, the Wesco, the Nomads, the Viberg’s are the most comfortable off the shelf boots. All other need breaking in or just ridiculous to walk in, including the Lofgren. The MF RoadChamp are almost good but the toe box are too flattened that it pressed on my big toenail. Oh I forgot the Santa Rosa/HTC by Zip, very comfortable off the shelf. None of the Japanese stuff work for me, Role Club also needs breaking in and I know they will fit like gloves.
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I love Motor's boots.
trapp
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Thanks for the tips LR and Regius.
Yes, I think Wescos are going to be my next try. I'd love to find that the MP toe worked with my feet, but I think the bump would be more promising from a comfort standpoint.
Yes, I think Wescos are going to be my next try. I'd love to find that the MP toe worked with my feet, but I think the bump would be more promising from a comfort standpoint.
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Fwiw wesco currently has 3 pair of 7400 black tie size 9 on their overstock page. $400
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Nice! I like what I've seen of the 7400 once it breaks in. I would need a 10E, or possibly 10.5D.
I'm toying with the idea of customizing something without a stacked heel. I like the Phigvels and Motor boots I've seen (and a few custom Wescos) that ditch the traditional stacked heel if favor of a low sole.
I'm toying with the idea of customizing something without a stacked heel. I like the Phigvels and Motor boots I've seen (and a few custom Wescos) that ditch the traditional stacked heel if favor of a low sole.
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Motor Dress engineer compared to Mister Freedom Road Champ
trapp
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Nice comparison. How did you do that with your legs?
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Will some of you comment on the waterproofing or lack thereof on some of the makes?
I assume for instance that the White’s are leaky but could be wrong... don’t know about Wesco, Wolverines, Chippewa, Frye, or the more expensive boutique (pronounced Boot-EEK! cuz you say EEK! when you see the price) makers.
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I assume for instance that the White’s are leaky but could be wrong... don’t know about Wesco, Wolverines, Chippewa, Frye, or the more expensive boutique (pronounced Boot-EEK! cuz you say EEK! when you see the price) makers.
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LOL. We were sitting in the balcony having a cigar. I took out my phone and my fd just posed.
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Hi all,
I'm thinking about getting a pair of White's nomad engineers to complement my jackets. I tried a pair of John Lofgren's and didn't really like the fit or look. A bit too dainty and inconsequential feeling, disconcertingly light in fact, and the toe was rounded in a way that somehow seemed too abstract. I know that's weird to say, but it felt less like a engineer boot toe and more like a kind of perfect renaissance arch at the tip of my foot.
Anyway, I've got a sizing pair of Nomad's coming my way but would plan to do a custom job if I decide to go forward.
The main question I'm asking is whether to do brown or natty cxl leather. I've got a pair of natty cxl Bounty Hunters that I like a lot and a pair of brown/burgendy cxl Alen Indy's that I love too, so I know I would be happy with both. I'm just wondering what leather is better suited for a versatile engineer boot, and this will be my only engineer boot for the foreseeable future.
Another question I'm asking about is heel design. I'm thinking of going with a semi dress heel, but that's not based on too much, except that the packer ranger heel has too much of a bulb shape and the traveller heel is too boxy for me.
One other interesting point is that there is a $50 upcharge for brown cxl and none for natty
I'm thinking about getting a pair of White's nomad engineers to complement my jackets. I tried a pair of John Lofgren's and didn't really like the fit or look. A bit too dainty and inconsequential feeling, disconcertingly light in fact, and the toe was rounded in a way that somehow seemed too abstract. I know that's weird to say, but it felt less like a engineer boot toe and more like a kind of perfect renaissance arch at the tip of my foot.
Anyway, I've got a sizing pair of Nomad's coming my way but would plan to do a custom job if I decide to go forward.
The main question I'm asking is whether to do brown or natty cxl leather. I've got a pair of natty cxl Bounty Hunters that I like a lot and a pair of brown/burgendy cxl Alen Indy's that I love too, so I know I would be happy with both. I'm just wondering what leather is better suited for a versatile engineer boot, and this will be my only engineer boot for the foreseeable future.
Another question I'm asking about is heel design. I'm thinking of going with a semi dress heel, but that's not based on too much, except that the packer ranger heel has too much of a bulb shape and the traveller heel is too boxy for me.
One other interesting point is that there is a $50 upcharge for brown cxl and none for natty
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Here is a question for the boot thread.
Anyone know if Lone Wolf boots fit true to size or do I need to size a 1/2 size smaller.
Anything I read about fit is all over the place form true to size fit to size a size down like a Red Wing Heritage.
I posted this in outerwear but figured I may get more info here.
Anyone know if Lone Wolf boots fit true to size or do I need to size a 1/2 size smaller.
Anything I read about fit is all over the place form true to size fit to size a size down like a Red Wing Heritage.
I posted this in outerwear but figured I may get more info here.
deaner33
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Bfd70
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Based on photos you’ve posted i think you’d lime these
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/bottoms/ih-824-blk.html
They are technically denim but don’t look like typical denim. When it’s cold out i find 21oz or 25 oz denim from iron heart (although there are more budget friendly options like unbranded) make a huge contribution to overall warmth. They are pretty much all I will wear for the next 3 months.
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Anyone ever heard of Isubella boots? Stumbled onto them yesterday. Very inexpensive but good looking boots. I wonder what kind of quality they could be at $80.
https://www.isubella.com/products/ctmx40603
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https://www.isubella.com/products/ctmx40603
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Thanks for the recommendation. I might order a 21oz from Unbranded. What about wool though. Do they go well with engineer boots?
