Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

[dudewuttheheck]

Maybe I could borrow a pair of your Clinch(you don't need two pair anyway ) so I can se if you're correct?

Jokes aside, I see your point Jake

If I had to chose between Clinch and Unsung(gun to my head, and only ever seen them online) I would have to go for the Unsungs, it's something about that "agressive" heel curve(for better words lol) that speaks to me. With this I by no means think Clinch is anything other than amazing xD

Cheers!

Oh yeah at that point it's getting quite subjective as they're both excellent designs. That aggressive heel curve is partly why I think the boots fit me so well and lock my heel in to eliminate heel slip. Clinch heel cups aren't quite as aggressive, but they're more aggressive than Role Club for example.

 

[DogFacePonySoldier]

That’s encouraging to hear. I’ve made payment on a pair of unsung when they release 15 spots last month. They said they should begin work mid feb

Is it the Maryam make up, those are goegoeus, if I didn’t have a black pair of engineers I would’ve done it.

Im holding out for Clinch to do a overdyed brown engineer, but Unsung custom is even more GRAILED, i’m just procrastinating like a bobo.

I am not a fan of Brian’s business practices so he’s a no go.

 

[Bfd70]

 

[DogFacePonySoldier]

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That’s the one. I got a black Maryam jacket that my shinki black lofgrens work with but this will be chefs kiss good. unsung appears to be top of their game and improving.

 

[agrocrag]

Got some new engineer boots from unsung. Beautiful boots, however, they came with a little scar. Is it anything to worry about in terms of the integrity of the boot? I'll post pictures of the whole boot tomorrow.

 

[RossRYoung]

Shouldn’t be, I got a pair of RCs with similar hide scars all over it. Worn them through plenty of rough conditions with no problems to the scarred areas.

 

[Drzdave58]

Got some new engineer boots from unsung. Beautiful boots, however, they came with a little scar. Is it anything to worry about in terms of the integrity of the boot? I'll post pictures of the whole boot tomorrow. View attachment 674813 View attachment 674814

As long as u are sure it's a natural scar and not a tear from the lasting process then I wouldn't be concerned

 

[Bfd70]

Definitely not a durability issue but asthetically questionable. Did you get them directly from unsung

 

[Boyo]

I’m usually not a “send them back” kinda guy but,.. that’s a bit much for me. I’d be looking to return and replace.

 

[DogFacePonySoldier]

Out of curiosity this is back in 93. I wonder if anyone here can identity his boots.

 

[Edward]

My team of engineers(from left to right)
- Grinders Rebel engineers(missing the ankle strap)
- Råland Bootmaker Engineers(Miryam horse)
- Sendra x Skouno 18345 Engineers(Chromexcel horse)
- Bright Shoemakers Vulture engineers(Chromexcel horse)
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Cheers!

Nice to see a pair of Grinders hanging with that company. My first pair of engineers - still got them too - were Grinders. Mine are the Wild One model, I think (the only one that was widely available locally at the time - I bought them way back in 2005). Shiny leather, steel toecap, and a chunky commando sole. Not best vintage accurate in look (given my druthers, I'd take the Rebels of the two), but when it's wet underfoot and/or dealing with snow, only a pair of the old Bundesmarine boots would come close I think. I've since added a pair of Redwings and a couple of pairs of Chippewas. The Danish Bright boots have a strong appeal now. I did look into a pair of Wescos, but at this distance and with the weakness of the pound against the dollar this last decade or so, they're a non-starter for now. Brights have that really nice shape and when comes the time for a pricey pair of boots, could be just the ticket.

What socks do you guys wear with engineer boots. These are my Darn Tough socks, after wearing them about half a dozen times, they are pilling and looks like wont last much long (most around the shaft and ankle area). Although they have a lifetime guarantee, not sure i want to replace with another.

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In truth I've only ever just worn whatever regular socks I had to hand with mine. If I was going to reach for specific socks, though, I'd go looking for a pair of seaboot socks like the English Rockers wore in the early sixties.

Photo from Lewis Leathers' website - these are the Aviakit option at £23 a pair, though personally I'd go looking elsewhere for something a big cheaper. They're all much of a muchness for me, and I'm as happy with cotton as wool. A decent hiking sock in any colours would do the same job too. The Rockers always wore this cream colour for the effect, but I don't tend to flip my socks over the top of my boots as they did (in an echo of the RAF, I think). I wear my boots American style, tucked up my trouser leg, so. Same socks still work well, though.

I know, I've already tried to change my name with no luck. I wonder if any of the bartenders can help with that actually.

This has come up before, but it doesn't seem to be an option with the forum architecture provided by the underlying software.

 

[Herrvallmo]

Nice to see a pair of Grinders hanging with that company. My first pair of engineers - still got them too - were Grinders. Mine are the Wild One model, I think (the only one that was widely available locally at the time - I bought them way back in 2005). Shiny leather, steel toecap, and a chunky commando sole. Not best vintage accurate in look (given my druthers, I'd take the Rebels of the two), but when it's wet underfoot and/or dealing with snow, only a pair of the old Bundesmarine boots would come close I think. I've since added a pair of Redwings and a couple of pairs of Chippewas. The Danish Bright boots have a strong appeal now. I did look into a pair of Wescos, but at this distance and with the weakness of the pound against the dollar this last decade or so, they're a non-starter for now. Brights have that really nice shape and when comes the time for a pricey pair of boots, could be just the ticket.



In truth I've only ever just worn whatever regular socks I had to hand with mine. If I was going to reach for specific socks, though, I'd go looking for a pair of seaboot socks like the English Rockers wore in the early sixties.

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Photo from Lewis Leathers' website - these are the Aviakit option at £23 a pair, though personally I'd go looking elsewhere for something a big cheaper. They're all much of a muchness for me, and I'm as happy with cotton as wool. A decent hiking sock in any colours would do the same job too. The Rockers always wore this cream colour for the effect, but I don't tend to flip my socks over the top of my boots as they did (in an echo of the RAF, I think). I wear my boots American style, tucked up my trouser leg, so. Same socks still work well, though.



This has come up before, but it doesn't seem to be an option with the forum architecture provided by the underlying software.

For how they look and taking the price in the equation they are a steal imo(quality is what it is, but I really like the sleek look)! just wish I bought mine in a larger size as I struggle to get them on even after wearing them for months(was to lazy to send them back for another size lol).

I did actually chose between the "Wild one" and "Rebels" when I bought them, I do really like both models

Also do check out Brights, I'm very impressed with my pair after wearing them a bunch of times and I see that the boys been cooking up some new stuff that's incoming this spring(they are releasing a green pair of Vultures that looks AMAZING for example)

Cheers!

 

[Edward]

For how they look and taking the price in the equation they are a steal imo(quality is what it is, but I really like the sleek look)! just wish I bought mine in a larger size as I struggle to get them on even after wearing them for months(was to lazy to send them back for another size lol).

I did actually chose between the "Wild one" and "Rebels" when I bought them, I do really like both models

Also do check out Brights, I'm very impressed with my pair after wearing them a bunch of times and I see that the boys been cooking up some new stuff that's incoming this spring(they are releasing a green pair of Vultures that looks AMAZING for example)

Cheers!

Been having a poke on the site there.... I think money no object I could easily talk myself into a pair of Vultures - would love to see them on a dark burgundy, like a black cherry. Also a pair of the engineers (at least.... I like both the brown and the black! Maybe one or the other for one pair in the 11" and one in the shorter shaft....). And I'm really taken by the Western Derby shoes...

Realistically, I think I'd start with a pair of boots. I'd want to try 'em on first for sure, but I've always been meaning to take the wife to Copenhagen for a city break, so that could be an opportunity to aim for....

 

[Herrvallmo]

Been having a poke on the site there.... I think money no object I could easily talk myself into a pair of Vultures - would love to see them on a dark burgundy, like a black cherry. Also a pair of the engineers (at least.... I like both the brown and the black! Maybe one or the other for one pair in the 11" and one in the shorter shaft....). And I'm really taken by the Western Derby shoes...

Realistically, I think I'd start with a pair of boots. I'd want to try 'em on first for sure, but I've always been meaning to take the wife to Copenhagen for a city break, so that could be an opportunity to aim for....

Copenhagen is an amazing city! would suggest you wait until spring at least before you go though(a grey and slushy Copenhagen is so-so haha, but you may already know all this). I'll also have to give the boys a visit to next time I visit our neighbors to the south and pick something up irl

Cheers!

 

[Edward]

Copenhagen is an amazing city! would suggest you wait until spring at least before you go though(a grey and slushy Copenhagen is so-so haha, but you may already know all this). I'll also have to give the boys a visit to next time I visit our neighbors to the south and pick something up irl

Cheers!

I was there once, way back in 2001 - free weekend as a work gig (alas over a decade before I met the wife). April time, as I recall - enjoyed it very much. Time I got back...

 

[Herrvallmo]

I was there once, way back in 2001 - free weekend as a work gig (alas over a decade before I met the wife). April time, as I recall - enjoyed it very much. Time I got back...

Sounds amazing mate, and after reading your post I really want it to be spring again... I'm done with all this snow and shite...

Cheers!