Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

[Monitor]

Sheepdog, that's a beauty.

 

[Sheepdog149]

Nice. How much were they?

Umm, please don't tell my wife, $909...

 

[wdw]

Ouch... Still nice though

 

[Sheepdog149]

They were pricey -- but I really wanted a quality pair in black...

 

[Sheepdog149]

Sheepdog, that's a beauty.

Thanks sir... I tell ya, they're made from some strong ass steerhide...

 

[wdw]

I have the Boss with the commando sole, which I like a lot, but I'd also like a pair with the smooth soles like yours. RRL is never cheap in the UK, much dearer than the US, and I don't think I've even seen that RRL style on sale here. I do buy RRL shirts, though, as I've not found a shirt brand I like more.

 

[Sheepdog149]

This was my 1st RRL purchase, but they really have some nice quality stuff... Someday, I would love to get a pair of their studded engineer's...

PS -- the BOSS boots look superb too

 

[Zombie_61]

Got my Chippewa 27911's in the mail today...

This is the first time I've ever seen "Engineer" boots in brown. I really like them, but I have no real use for them and can't afford 'em anyway.

 

[pawineguy]

I really like the shape of that boot Sheepdog, and I'm sure they are very well made.

 

[Sheepdog149]

Zombie_61 -- I used to feel the same way, but I developed a real liking to them... Now, I wear them pretty much on a daily basis, at least whenever I'm wearing jeans, which is quite often... They become like a "trusty buddy ", one who's always there for ya.

 

[Sheepdog149]

I really like the shape of that boot Sheepdog, and I'm sure they are very well made.

Thanks -- yes, they're definitely worth every penny

 

[dh66]

Merry Christmas to me! Straight from the mailbox, first time on my feet. Iron Rangers in amber color. I was gunning for black ones, but the Mrs. talked me into brown because I already have 'enough' (her word, not mine) black boots. I'm glad she did, though.

Here's a pic of my 8166 in kind of an oxblood/cordovan color (I think RW calls it russett). They are about to be retired from full time service. They still look surprisingly decent after 2 years of near daily wear in the field (I'm a plumber, so they've definately been put through some $hit). They're desperate for a resole, so I figured I'd pull the 'NEED some new ones' card. Hope the I.R.s hold up this well.

 

[pawineguy]

Merry Christmas to me! Straight from the mailbox, first time on my feet. Iron Rangers in amber color. I was gunning for black ones, but the Mrs. talked me into brown because I already have 'enough' (her word, not mine) black boots. I'm glad she did, though.

There's a reason certain things become classics, and those boots are classic. That amber harness just looks great with jeans, I don't know how I don't have a pair yet because every time I see them I think they are the perfect casual work boot.

 

[dh66]

There's a reason certain things become classics, and those boots are classic. That amber harness just looks great with jeans, I don't know how I don't have a pair yet because every time I see them I think they are the perfect casual work boot.

Thanks. I've been eyeballing them a long time myself, and finally a little extra cash (very rare thing around my house) came along so I jumped on them while I had the opportunity.

 

[feltfan]

Breaking in a new pair of RRL Engineer Boots... Might have to take them to my cobbler, since the R/boot fits too tight around the top of my foot... Aside from that, they're awesome.
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Nice. I saw a one tonight in the RRL store in SF and it had what Wesco would call "loose grain" on the toe box.
Yours looks great. You can probably get the simple tool to stretch boots for about the price the cobbler will charge you,
and it'll let you stretch the boot longer and repeat treatments if necessary. I got one, after which the boot in question
broke in enough on its own. Figures!

 

[Sheepdog149]

feltfan -- Thanks, I'll have to give that a try...Yep, they seem to be made from a high quality steerhide. Hopefully, they develop a nice patina with use.

 

[Jim Green]

I recently picked up a pair of Kenneth Cole New York Italian made laced up/buckled leather work or hiking boots. They lace up and have a buckle at the top. They are black and have an extremely high gloss. They have an extreme apron toe. They are a model that is no longer in production. Size 11 with the number 1929 inside. I have tried them on but they are a little snug across the instep. I have a few questions and I was hoping someone might be able to help me.
I was curious when they may have been made?
What model they might be?
Original possible price range?
Will they fit better if I try to wear them in? Or is that an area that is hard to stretch?
I will add better pictures when I can.

 

[Sheepdog149]

Ordered a pair of Lonewolf engineer boots from Japan...

 

[Grayland]

Ordered a pair of Lonewolf engineer boots from Japan...

Big Timer Alert

 

[Sheepdog149]

Nah, small timer here

Rockin' my brown RRL's today: