Footwear to go with our jackets

[Monitor]

No need to even think about footwear anymore.

 

[Goel]

I've been looking at getting a nice black boot to replace my White's MP that didn't have an ideal fit. My first thought would be a similar boot in the MP95 last from Wesco, which is by far my best fitting last and I love the removable insole, a feature I wish every boot had. But I really like this Monkey boot from Miyagi Kogyo:

https://shoesofstefan.com/collectio...oducts/monkey-boot-black-horsebutt-50-deposit

I would have to do a single MTO or Group MTO for a black version. It doesn't have a fully gusseted tongue, a removable insole, and I would be gambling on the fit.... but it does look cool. Anyone have any experience with Miyagi Kogyo? They make John Lofgren's stuff so that would count.

 

[Turnip]

Townboots today...

 

[Bfd70]

I've been looking at getting a nice black boot to replace my White's MP that didn't have an ideal fit. My first though would be a similar boot in the MP95 last from Wesco, which is by far my best fitting last and I love the removable insole, a feature I wish every boot had. But I really like this Monkey boot from Miyagi Kogyo:

https://shoesofstefan.com/collectio...oducts/monkey-boot-black-horsebutt-50-deposit

I would have to do a single MTO or Group MTO for a black version. It doesn't have a fully gusseted tongue, a removable insole, and I would be gambling on the fit.... but it does look cool. Anyone have any experience with Miyagi Kogyo? They make John Lofgren's stuff so that would count.

Why not just get Lofgrens?
https://standardandstrange.com/coll...monkey-boots-black-cxl?variant=37818584072365

 

[Goel]

I'm looking for horsebutt and have enough CXL to last a lifetime.

 

[Jin431]

These look pretty:
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CROrKKNL1pW/?utm_medium=copy_link

I see they do an H sizing as well!

That looks so beautiful. Is this it for you? It looks a properly nice brown to me. Love it

 

[Pandemic]

That looks so beautiful. Is this it for you? It looks a properly nice brown to me. Love it

They do a 10H and 11H size, so I’m cautiously optimistic (I’m a 10H in RMW) but waiting for them to give me measurements in mm before I get too excited.

 

[Jin431]

They do a 10H and 11H size, so I’m cautiously optimistic (I’m a 10H in RMW) but waiting for them to give me measurements in mm before I get too excited.

I hope it really works out! That's a really medium rich brown color and there's no extended wait time with this company so it's quite nice.

 

[Cornelius]

Why not just get Lofgrens?
https://standardandstrange.com/coll...monkey-boots-black-cxl?variant=37818584072365

...because they only have three sizes in one width left for sale?

 

[Bfd70]

They often do Lofgren restocks two times annually. Not sure if they would with this mode.

 

[edmond]

dude 700 bucks against like how much for jl? and these are using horsebutt jl usong cheap cxl leather

 

[Bfd70]

Well, $850 for lofgrens (which is a lot of $). For the extra $150 you get a known quality factor as opposed to “This is one of the very first make ups I'm putting together for my new brand.” Also, and this is a big deal for me, OTR product. I prefer the ability to order, try on, and ship right back if I don’t like them. I’m sure many people have had outstanding custom footwear experiences. I’m not interested in taking the plunge. As far as leather goes, if you want horsebutt then nothing else will do.

 

[Turnip]

Cap Toes today...

 

[Coriu]

I need some help understanding something. Thanks in advance for your patience with an old man. Many of the shoes/boots I see pictured on TFL look newer and some of the boot styles are quite dressy. I don't see the same emphasis on the worn-in look many prefer in leather jackets. For me, wearing a vintage, beat up leather jacket with boots that say "new/dressy" is an interesting choice. I wear boots with leather jackets, and have an extensive collection, but my guess is that many Loungers would call them "boring."

I see many photos of people wearing very new-looking, rolled up jeans and dressy boots with leather jackets. Is this "the style of today?" I grew up around working class people and lived in work boots much of my life. It was almost a sign of pride to have boots that showed some serious wear..just like our jackets.

 

[Harris HTM]

I need some help understanding something. Thanks in advance for your patience with an old man. Many of the shoes/boots I see pictured on TFL look newer and some of the boot styles are quite dressy. I don't see the same emphasis on the worn-in look many prefer in leather jackets. For me, wearing a vintage, beat up leather jacket with boots that say "new/dressy" is an interesting choice. I wear boots with leather jackets, and have an extensive collection, but my guess is that many Loungers would call them "boring."

I see many photos of people wearing very new-looking, rolled up jeans and dressy boots with leather jackets. Is this "the style of today?" I grew up around working class people and lived in work boots much of my life. It was almost a sign of pride to have boots that showed some serious wear..just like our jackets.

Speaking strictly for me: I'm obsessed with most of my shoes/boots: this means I brush them after every wear and polish/wax them every 15 wears or so, while I always keep them in their dustbags with shoe trees on. I like them to be as "new" and shiny as possible. Having said that I also own a couple of workboots that I actually use for light manual labour or hiking, which I don't mind neglecting their looks.
And I guess I'm the minority here not enjoying "teacore" and other ultra-fast wearing hides.

 

[AeroFan_07]

I need some help understanding something. Thanks in advance for your patience with an old man. Many of the shoes/boots I see pictured on TFL look newer and some of the boot styles are quite dressy. I don't see the same emphasis on the worn-in look many prefer in leather jackets. For me, wearing a vintage, beat up leather jacket with boots that say "new/dressy" is an interesting choice. I wear boots with leather jackets, and have an extensive collection, but my guess is that many Loungers would call them "boring."

I see many photos of people wearing very new-looking, rolled up jeans and dressy boots with leather jackets. Is this "the style of today?" I grew up around working class people and lived in work boots much of my life. It was almost a sign of pride to have boots that showed some serious wear..just like our jackets.

It's not my style, by and large. I grew up on a farm and used boots for work. I still use them for work. However I do have some nicer, "dress boots" but I do not have any polish anymore. The only "treatment" for my boots now is liquid or semi-solid oils (I would call Pecards semi-solid) and not an everyday sort of treatment either.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Like HarrisHTM said, and with proper care, every shoe/boot can last a life time and still looking new. And this is also how I do it too.
My shoe/boot journey began with mostly Italian and French brands with Blake stitching or thinner welts. I loved them except they worn down very fast and either a lot of maintenance were needed or I’d be needing new soles. Either way it was more expensive than I liked. Then I started trying the English brands. I stopped searching maybe 5 years ago and stopped at Trickers. Brogue shoes/boots were actually country work boots hundred years ago but it is perceived as dress shoes today. Funny how that evolved right! Town or country, Trickers are the highest quality/price shoes I encounter so far, meaning almost zero maintenance needed and still looking new.
But all the leather aside, I’m a Vans guy. Grew up wearing them, and am still wearing them. I would wear them with anything, Leather jackets, Tuxedos whatever. The only thing is that they only last about a year or two before the tape falls apart.
Go Vans!

 

[Harris HTM]

Like HarrisHTM said, and with proper care, every shoe/boot can last a life time and still looking new. And this is also how I do it too.
My shoe/boot journey began with mostly Italian and French brands with Blake stitching or thinner welts. I loved them except they worn down very fast and either a lot of maintenance were needed or I’d be needing new soles. Either way it was more expensive than I liked. Then I started trying the English brands. I stopped searching maybe 5 years ago and stopped at Trickers. Brogue shoes/boots were actually country work boots hundred years ago but it is perceived as dress shoes today. Funny how that evolved right! Town or country, Trickers are the highest quality/price shoes I encounter so far, meaning almost zero maintenance needed and still looking new.
But all the leather aside, I’m a Vans guy. Grew up wearing them, and am still wearing them. I would wear them with anything, Leather jackets, Tuxedos whatever. The only thing is that they only last about a year or two before the tape falls apart.
Go Vans!
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I love my Trickers and gosh what a collection you've got there!

 

[Jin431]

I need some help understanding something. Thanks in advance for your patience with an old man. Many of the shoes/boots I see pictured on TFL look newer and some of the boot styles are quite dressy. I don't see the same emphasis on the worn-in look many prefer in leather jackets. For me, wearing a vintage, beat up leather jacket with boots that say "new/dressy" is an interesting choice. I wear boots with leather jackets, and have an extensive collection, but my guess is that many Loungers would call them "boring."

I see many photos of people wearing very new-looking, rolled up jeans and dressy boots with leather jackets. Is this "the style of today?" I grew up around working class people and lived in work boots much of my life. It was almost a sign of pride to have boots that showed some serious wear..just like our jackets.

In my case most my jackets/boots are new so that's why mine look the way they are. I hope to someday get to the point that my leather wear would show character and that worn look by putting time wearing them. It's nice to have these photos so one can see the transformation over time.

Like HarrisHTM said, and with proper care, every shoe/boot can last a life time and still looking new. And this is also how I do it too.
My shoe/boot journey began with mostly Italian and French brands with Blake stitching or thinner welts. I loved them except they worn down very fast and either a lot of maintenance were needed or I’d be needing new soles. Either way it was more expensive than I liked. Then I started trying the English brands. I stopped searching maybe 5 years ago and stopped at Trickers. Brogue shoes/boots were actually country work boots hundred years ago but it is perceived as dress shoes today. Funny how that evolved right! Town or country, Trickers are the highest quality/price shoes I encounter so far, meaning almost zero maintenance needed and still looking new.
But all the leather aside, I’m a Vans guy. Grew up wearing them, and am still wearing them. I would wear them with anything, Leather jackets, Tuxedos whatever. The only thing is that they only last about a year or two before the tape falls apart.
Go Vans!
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Sheesh! That's quite a collection

 

[Coriu]

In my case most my jackets/boots are new so that's why mine look the way they are. I hope to someday get to the point that my leather wear would show character and that worn look by putting time wearing them. It's nice to have these photos so one can see the transformation over time.

Just curious...is there a reason you don't opt for more vintage jackets so you can have "the look" now? With your body type, you have all kinds of options to fit into vintage leather. No need to wait, unless that is part of the master plan. LOL