Spitfire
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They are the exact same color. And beginning of the 90's figures. Whoaaa...Time passes so quickly!
Starting the break in on a pair of RW Blacksmiths in Charcoal. A little stiff just like the Beckmans but a couple of wears and the spots that bother me go away and become very comfortable.
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"Casual Friday" at the office.
I got a pair of 6" Chippewa Apache boots from Amazon for $100 or so over the holidays. I wanted something less expensive (compared to my Wolverine 1000 mile boots) for everyday to knock around in.
I find these very comfortable - even right out of the box.
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I bought a new pair of those a few weeks ago. Have them at work and wear them a few hours a day until the discomfort gets too bad. Nice boots and sized correctly but what a bear to break in at least for me.
Everyone says once broken in, they will feel great........
I have a slightly different style in the Apache leather and totally agree, they're a very comfortable boot, and IMHO, a great bargain.
You guys just delayed my RW Beckman purchase. Ordered pair of 6" Chippewas in Rodeo Tan...
Wearing my new Danner 1803 boots today. View attachment 23368 View attachment 23369 View attachment 23370
Similar plain toe design and using the same horween chrome excel leather but these Danner are actually much much better in terms of construction with the most obvious difference in the heel counter. The Thorogood has rubber outsole, midsole, heels and what look like synthetic welts. Mine even have irregular stitching on the welt. These are as seen with rubber half sole and leather mid sole, heels. I paid USD 300 for these Danner at a shop and a bit less than USD 200 for the Thorogood on ebay which normally set you back for around USD 250. A seller's photo in the link below of the Thorogood where you can even see the irregularity where the counter meets the vamp. I must say the Thorogood are comfortable but are with numerous little cosmetic flaws (I have 2 pairs which I reserve mostly for the rain because of the whole rubber bottom construction). I have sent one pair of their Borum Hills back only to get another pair with different little flaw in exchange. I kept them in the end as they do not affect wear. IMO, these Danners represent the best of both worlds thicker more supple Horween leather like the Thorogood and the almost flawless construction like the Lonewolf and a price in between the two.Those look like the Thorogood 1892 boots
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You guys just delayed my RW Beckman purchase. Ordered pair of 6" Chippewas in Rodeo Tan...
These Chippewas arrived last night & I wore them out for breaking in session.
They fit true to size for me. Ordered same size as my RW Iron Rangers & they fit dead on.
Out of the box, they felt great. I like the waxed laces, at least they feel waxed to me.
Will post some photos when I get them on for next session.
Thanks!These look good! Great color.