I have the Thula Thula in kangaroo leather, which is quite nice. For everyday wear, the Art Carter's in French Veal are wonderful.Have wanted a custom pair of Russell's minimalist boots for years. Perhaps 2021 is finally the time to make the drive up to Berlin... Wisconsin.
I have the Thula Thula in kangaroo leather, which is quite nice.
Likely because they don't advertise. They don't need to. I'd encourage you to read about their history. Their shop is like a walk back in time with ancient machines and guys who have been making shoes by hand for 30+ years. These are true craftsmen. The owners can look at a shoe and tell you exactly who made it. Each cobbler has his own "signature." A little tip...at any one time, they have a number of shoes sitting on their shelves that can be had for a discount, ie custom shoes that didn't work. Call up and tell Ralph or Suzie about your sizing and they can let you know if they have anything that might fit you.
These are my kangaroo Thula Thula's...one of their most versatile boots for working around the property. For rugged mountain stuff, I have Grand Slam Sheep Hunters in bison. For going to town, the Art Carter's. I have a friend who was a hunting/fishing outfitter and brutalized his gear. He still wears Russells that are 50+ years old. For the past 30 years, except for dress, I wear nothing but Russell's. The moccasin construction molds to your foot like nothing else. Only problem with them is that they are not conducive to orthotics.Any pics? For all their steady century of business, there seems to be very few online images of Russell mocs in the wild.
@Jin431, here's leather industry piece on Russell Moccasin, if you're curious. They are famous within the Midwest among hikers, hunters, birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, etc. Russells became so popular in Japan though that even before Covid average wait times were something like five months?
Here's a cool video that shows Russell's whole production process.Wow! Great piece and what lovely people/company. Definitely need to support them.
I didn't know that C&J made also a "long-wing" version of their brogue.
Don’t forget about Yuketen and Quoddy. I’ve got a pair of quoddy Mocs that I love. I wore Clark’s desert boots all through college until I found these fine Maine shoemakers.@Jin431, here's leather industry piece on Russell Moccasin, if you're curious. They are famous within the Midwest among hikers, hunters, birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, etc. Russells became so popular in Japan though that even before Covid average wait times were something like five months?
Loving the RM Williams Chelsea boots I got from @JCSD. The leather soles are slippery but it's not so bad on pavement. I'm for sure getting a black pair later, these boots are so comfy to wear.
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