Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

[Bunyip]

These have become one of my faves. Semi dress by Whites in Nat CXL. I used to baby them a bit, now I wear them rough anywhere and everywhere. Love them

 

[Sheepdog149]

Frye Harness Boots

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[Mercer]

This thread is the perfect excuse for me to show off my rather-new-to-me pair of boots!





Red Wing Iron Rangers boots in amber harness (style 8111) worn with J. Crew camp socks -- I originally took those photos for another "what are you wearing today" thread on another forum.

And those aren't the only work boots I own! I also own a pair of Red Wing 8146 boots (again, the photos were taken for that same thread on that same forum -- with and without socks showing):





And then there's a pair of western work boots -- Chippewa Arroyos that were given to me by the teenage son of a friend of mine, as they didn't fit him anymore (his dad must have suggested me to him):



In addition to the boots pictures above, I also have a pair of Red Wing Pecos boots -- 2231 -- which I bought on a lark in Oklahoma a few years ago. I liked them a lot at first and have gotten several compliments on them, but now I've started thinking they're a little too "work" and not enough "western," unlike Red Wing Pecos styles 1155 and 1178 (neither of which were available at the Oklahoma store I was at). I might sell them eventually.

And as if all of the above wasn't enough, I hope to get yet another pair of boots -- either Red Wing Heritage style 875 or Thorogood style 814-4200. I don't know which one I'd like. The Thorogood is cheaper, but the Red Wing is a somewhat lighter color shade, which I find appealing. In addition, the Red Wing looks less clunky.

 

[fiftyforfifty]

This thread is the perfect excuse for me to show off my rather-new-to-me pair of boots!





Red Wing Iron Rangers boots in amber harness (style 8111) worn with J. Crew camp socks -- I originally took those photos for another "what are you wearing today" thread on another forum.

And those aren't the only work boots I own! I also own a pair of Red Wing 8146 boots (again, the photos were taken for that same thread on that same forum -- with and without socks showing):





And then there's a pair of western work boots -- Chippewa Arroyos that were given to me by the teenage son of a friend of mine, as they didn't fit him anymore (his dad must have suggested me to him):



In addition to the boots pictures above, I also have a pair of Red Wing Pecos boots -- 2231 -- which I bought on a lark in Oklahoma a few years ago. I liked them a lot at first and have gotten several compliments on them, but now I've started thinking they're a little too "work" and not enough "western," unlike Red Wing Pecos styles 1155 and 1178 (neither of which were available at the Oklahoma store I was at). I might sell them eventually.

And as if all of the above wasn't enough, I hope to get yet another pair of boots -- either Red Wing Heritage style 875 or Thorogood style 814-4200. I don't know which one I'd like. The Thorogood is cheaper, but the Red Wing is a somewhat lighter color shade, which I find appealing. In addition, the Red Wing looks less clunky.

Great classic boats, great choice

 

[Mercer]

Great classic boats, great choice

Thank you!

I also have a confession to make -- I've always thought Timberland's classic tan nubuck lace-up work boots look cool. However, the fact that they've become inextricably associated with . . . ahem . . . hip-hop, "thug life," etc. has become a major turn-off for me. I'd probably feel differently in that regard if I lived up North, as in New England, the Great Lakes, etc. EVERYONE wears those boots (or so I've heard). Nevertheless, the fact that Timberlands are no longer made in the USA is another major turn-off for me (when it comes to boots, I only wear made-in-USA).

 

[Sheepdog149]

Today? Umm, Frye Rand tobacco engineer boots...

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[Zombie_61]

...I also have a confession to make -- I've always thought Timberland's classic tan nubuck lace-up work boots look cool. However, the fact that they've become inextricably associated with . . . ahem . . . hip-hop, "thug life," etc. has become a major turn-off for me. I'd probably feel differently in that regard if I lived up North, as in New England, the Great Lakes, etc. I've heard that EVERYONE wears those boots (or so I've heard). Nevertheless, the fact that Timberlands are no longer made in the USA are another major turn-off for me (when it comes to boots, I only wear made-in-USA).

As long as you don't look like part of the "hip-hop, thug life" crowd you'd probably be okay. But since there seems to be no way to get around the "made in the USA" issue, I suppose it doesn't really matter.

 

[robrinay]

I found these in a local charity shop - unworn condition. I found information on Butlers Bootmakers in Sheffield Business directories in 1905 and 1925. Coincidentally the father and son who ran the business lived around half a mile from where I live in Ecclesall Sheffield.
http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/robrinay/library/

 

[Bamaboots]

robinray, what a find and a great looking boot.

 

[robrinay]

Ta v much

 

[highway66blues]

I found these in a local charity shop - unworn condition. I found information on Butlers Bootmakers in Sheffield Business directories in 1905 and 1925. Coincidentally the father and son who ran the business lived around half a mile from where I live in Ecclesall Sheffield.
http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/robrinay/library/

Oh Man ! I So WISH I could come across a find like thise in my local Thrift shops....If ONLY

 

[casechopper]

I've probably posted these before but I liked the way the photo came out so here they are again!

White's Bullhide Smoke Jumpers

 

[tropicalbob]

Thank you!

I also have a confession to make -- I've always thought Timberland's classic tan nubuck lace-up work boots look cool. However, the fact that they've become inextricably associated with . . . ahem . . . hip-hop, "thug life," etc. has become a major turn-off for me. I'd probably feel differently in that regard if I lived up North, as in New England, the Great Lakes, etc. EVERYONE wears those boots (or so I've heard). Nevertheless, the fact that Timberlands are no longer made in the USA is another major turn-off for me (when it comes to boots, I only wear made-in-USA).

I recently bought a pair of Frey's Rand Lace-ups in a very light tan shade that I like quite a lot. In fact, the color reminds me of the boots my mom got me for Boy Scouts, and that I wore in later versions for landscaping jobs, construction, etc, when I ws younger. I can't imagine not wearing something simply because some recent morons have decided it was hip. What if they discovered tweed jackets and ties? Fedoras? Would we all have to give them up? You dress to please yourself.

 

[Sheepdog149]

Red Wing 2991's

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[esteban68]

Cracking boots Robinray even better that they're locally made!.... if you find any more in a 8.5 or 9 UK let me know!

 

[bretron]

PSA- Baker's is having a Cyber Monday deal for 10% off (including MTO makeups). Code "cyber2015"

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[dan_t]

Hi all, I've just purchased 2 pairs of Wolverine 1000 mile boots from the US and they should land this coming week. I was looking for a hand made Goodyear welted boot that can be re-soled to replace a couple of pairs of RM WIlliams Craftsmen boots that I have. Predominently to give an alternative look with the lace ups.

The almost only purpose will be with jeans on weekends and heading out to the pub etc, so a casual boot was what I was looking for & these seem to do the trick.

The question that I have is about attaching half soles (Topy, Vibram etc) to the forefoot of the leather sole - and I wonder are they even necessary?
Given that the Wolverine's have a butyl leather sole, one cobbler informed me that the half soles would not glue properly & probably peel off, whilst another informed me that there'd be no problem.

I am not looking for additional grip, just interested in extending the life of the leather sole, given that any future replacement sole done in Sydney may, or may not replicate the original look of the boot.
Are there any thoughts on this?

 

[Grayland]

I had a topy added to my Wolverine 1000 and they have held fine. You need to wear them a little bit prior to putting on the topy so the leather sole roughs up enough to allow the topy to adhere properly.

 

[Gromulus]

I had a topy added to my Wolverine 1000 and they have held fine. You need to wear them a little bit prior to putting on the topy so the leather sole roughs up enough to allow the topy to adhere properly.

I have them on my two pairs of 1000 mile boots and my (very experienced) cobbler lightly sanded the soles before gluing. After a year they seem to be holding fine.

I like them and have them on most of my leather soled shoes (typically Allen Edmonds).

 

[Mercer]

Earlier I said I wanted to add either a pair of Red Wing 875s or a pair of Thorogood 814-4200s to my wardrobe, and I added that I might sell the Red Wing Pecos 2231 boots that I currently have. Well, I've decided to go with the 875s, and I also realized I want a pair of Red Wing 1155s (I had a pair once -- never should've let 'em get away), so I hope to get those soon too. I'll try and remember to post photos of them!

As for the Red Wing 2231s and Chippewa Arroyos that I had mentioned in a previous post in this thread, take a look-see here: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/thre...ts-2-size-11ds-1-size-10d.84306/#post-2018325