Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

[Dickie Teenie]

Those are the infamous Flightmasters; a 6" Jobmaster on the MP last, and featuring the vintage WESCO logo

They had those priced at $730, quite abit less than the Flightmaster. Another view.

 

[Grayland]

The Flightmaster is shell cordovan, right?

 

[bretron]

They had those priced at $730, quite abit less than the Flightmaster. Another view.
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No kidding; awesome!

 

[Blackadder]

The Flightmaster is shell cordovan, right?

According to Rakuten, the Japanese limited edition
priced at USD1514, you get
Vamp+Counter+Gusset:BT Leather
Quarters:Black Cordovan
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/topjimmy/item/wes_2011jp/
IMO, they look more like custom packer.

 

[Grayland]

USD 1514.....small-timers need not apply. :eeek:

 

[Blackadder]

USD 1514.....small-timers need not apply. :eeek:

One can always get a pair of custom packer for fraction of the price.

 

[bretron]

Yeah I was going to say the same thing. Should be able to achieve this look at around $450

 

[bretron]

Brogue captoe Semi Dress on the C461 last; all eyelets; standard heel; 700 soles; perfection!

 

[Grayland]

Honestly, I wouldn't want shell cordovan for a "work" boot, anyway. I have several pairs of shell cordovan shoes. I love them and love the way they ripple, but I find that they spot up pretty quickly when they get wet. Some swear shell is the best for bad weather, but I find that water (rain) causes them to leave little raised spots that take a while to fade away.

 

[Grayland]

Brogue captoe Semi Dress on the C461 last; all eyelets; standard heel; 700 soles; perfection!

That is very nice. Love the brogued cap toe (really dresses them up) and the British tan leather.

 

[Blackadder]

Have you guys heard of Clinch? Custom made boots I guess Japanese's version of White's and Wesco. Email custom order only.
http://blog.brass-tokyo.com/?cid=51052

 

[Dickie Teenie]

White's SD in dress brown at The Port of Athens.

 

[smoothsailor]

I orderd a pair thru muskhaven, jobmaster upper with a mp toe last. In about 10 weeks they should be there

 

[Dickie Teenie]

I orderd a pair thru muskhaven, jobmaster upper with a mp toe last. In about 10 weeks they should be there

Nice.....I'll have to get in touch with Kyle at Bakers. Maybe even change my two week old order..

 

[dh66]

Bretron those Whites are one of, if not THE best looking lace-up boots I've ever seen.

Great action shot Dickie T

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[bretron]

I orderd a pair thru muskhaven, jobmaster upper with a mp toe last. In about 10 weeks they should be there

Keep us posted!

Bretron those Whites are one of, if not THE best looking lace-up boots I've ever seen.

I know, I'm so intrigued by this last. It appears to be slightly pointier and roomier than the #55, plus the "bump" look. Very much contemplating a pair

 

[handymike]

Here's a question for y'all:
I've tried on all the Wolverine 1000mi line, and like the Krause boot the best. I've waited and watched on eBay for a better price than retail....Now I've got a pair of black ones comin' my way!!!!
BUT- what is Horween Dublin Leather? will it wear brown through like CXL?
Thanks.

 

[Dickie Teenie]

BUT- what is Horween Dublin Leather? will it wear brown through like CXL?
Thanks.

Not sure but here's a nice Horween link.
http://horween.com/leathers/full-tannage-list/

 

[Boyo]

Here's a question for y'all:
I've tried on all the Wolverine 1000mi line, and like the Krause boot the best. I've waited and watched on eBay for a better price than retail....Now I've got a pair of black ones comin' my way!!!!
BUT- what is Horween Dublin Leather? will it wear brown through like CXL?
Thanks.

Hey Mike, I have those exact boots, the leather has stayed black through out. Not like CXL at all. Dublin leather is allegedly tanned the same way Shell Cordovan is tanned, what ever that means. There are a couple of pictures of them up in the Wolverine Thread, in the General Attire and Accouterments section
Glad you got a deal, I paid full boat $$

 

[handymike]

Hey Mike, I have those exact boots, the leather has stayed black through out. Not like CXL at all. Dublin leather is allegedly tanned the same way Shell Cordovan is tanned, what ever that means. There are a couple of pictures of them up in the Wolverine Thread, in the General Attire and Accouterments section
Glad you got a deal, I paid full boat $$

How do you like them? After trying on many models, these felt and looked best to me. I think the originals are too narrow looking on my feet although they look great on the display.