Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

[nick123]

I compared a few videos of the White's SD vs the 1000 Mile. The White's appeared to be more robust. (a tank vs a jeep). I happen to like the stock SDs floating around the internet, which are only slightly more expensive than the 1km. But I'd be happy to own either.

 

[nick123]

Actually the Lone Wolf boots are at the top of my list, but I wear an 11.5, so no hope there...

 

[gaseousclay]

Actually the Lone Wolf boots are at the top of my list, but I wear an 11.5, so no hope there...

At $500? Oof. you might as well go with a pair of Thorogood 1892's at less than half the cost - they look virtually identical.


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[nick123]

At $500? Oof. you might as well go with a pair of Thorogood 1892's at less than half the cost - they look virtually identical.


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I just don't think there's a better looking boot than the Lone Wolfs.

 

[gaseousclay]

I just don't think there's a better looking boot than the Lone Wolfs.

fair enough. for comparison i've posted pics of both boots. I guess I can't see the difference between the two that justifies why one would cost twice as much. Is it the leather?

Lone Wolf boots

Thorogood Beloit (1892 collection)

 

[gaseousclay]

the Lone Wolf boots are imported from Japan. that explains why they cost twice as much. I assumed they were US made.

 

[bretron]

6" whites bounty hunters with a lowered block heel will just about do it. As would some Wesco packers on the jobmaster last, 7" high with a lowered heel. But to each his own as they say

 

[Blackadder]

fair enough. for comparison i've posted pics of both boots. I guess I can't see the difference between the two that justifies why one would cost twice as much. Is it the leather?

Lone Wolf boots

Thorogood Beloit (1892 collection)

I have both and I can say for sure that it is not the leather. Thorogood uses Horween CXL leather whilst the LW uses cheaper thinner leather save for their logger and the engineer which also are Horween CXL.
The difference is in the construction and the sole. LW uses Cat's Paw half sole with leather midsole while the Thorogood is only made with rubber cork sole. The welt and stitching of the LW are also much much better than the Thorogood. The welt on the Thorogood looks like it is rubber. The stitching on Thorogood is not really in-line while the workmanship and/or QC on the LW is flawless
They are also different in terms of last. The LW is a wider boot with a Munson last whilst the Thorogood is narrower and sleek.
Both are quite comfortable as long as you get the right fit. The LW only comes in E width while the Thorogood only comes in D.

 

[Ishmael]

Difference is the Thorogoods are ugly.

 

[gaseousclay]

Difference is the Thorogoods are ugly.

That's harsh. I kinda like 'em and don't think they look much different than the Lone Wolfs


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[gaseousclay]

Do any of you own a pair of the Chippewa service boots that are being sold by zappos? There's no mention of what last it's on and the rep from Chippewa wasn't very helpful. I know the service boot is essentially the same Katahdin engineer boot sold by LL Bean. The difference being the price and the Bean version states theirs is on the Munson last. I just need to try and nail the sizing down


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[Don Tomaso]

Difference is the Thorogoods are ugly.

Well, yes.

 

[thor]

Thorogood horsehide Boerum Hill (came with brown flat cotton laces which I changed to leather ones).

 

[Mr black]

Does anyone here have any practical experience of the WWIImpressions Cordovan USMC Service boot

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/newusmccordovan.html

If so- i'd love to here your feedback on the quality & fit and also if there are any wear pics that can be put up

 

[bretron]

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Thorogood horsehide Boerum Hill (came with brown flat cotton laces which I changed to leather ones).

Nice! Have been eyeing these for awhile. Nice to be able to see em in action. How's the leather on them?

 

[thor]

^
The leather is a beautiful tone of dark russet; it's thick and a bit stiff but is slowly breaking in with nice grain, patina and burnishing developing (reminds me of Aero FQHH). The break-in is half the fun (and well worth the effort) in a good pair of boots or a heavy leather jacket.

 

[Boyo]

Been awhile for me....
White semi dress on the bottom
Mister Freedom California's in sugar Cane Okinawa denim up top

 

[bretron]

Billy Boy!!! Lookin sharp, bro

 

[trapp]

White's SD boots in shell cordovan, wow. Can't beat that.

 

[trapp]

Here's my pair of Nick's station boots. They're an old pair of boots made long before they started offering some of their newer specialty leathers. These feature their old default workhorse leather. I love 'em.

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