Footwear to go with our jackets

[Tom71]

No picture, sadly, but I wore a pair of Alden Indy‘s to a two-day offsite, and the hype is real (IMO).

I know this is not common opinion, but I find them easily en par with say bench-grade Crockett&Jones.
Got them for a good price from a member here, so I saved a pretty penny too.

 

[Harris HTM]

No picture, sadly, but I wore a pair of Alden Indy‘s to a two-day offsite, and the hype is real (IMO).

I know this is not common opinion, but I find them easily en par with say bench-grade Crockett&Jones.
Got them for a good price from a member here, so I saved a pretty penny too.

Owning more than a dozen pairs (in total) from both brands that you mentioned (plus a couple of Carmina's as well), I'd say that quality wise all three brands are indeed comparable (handgrade C&J is another story), with C&J being better in QC and finishing, attention to detail, while with Alden and Carmina quite often there are details that though not structural faults they are not expected at their price point.
Did I mention that I love my Indy's?

 

[Tom71]

Owning more than a dozen pairs (in total) from both brands that you mentioned (plus a couple of Carmina's as well), I'd say that quality wise all three brands are indeed comparable (handgrade C&J is another story), with C&J being better in QC and finishing, attention to detail, while with Alden and Carmina quite often there are details that though not structural faults they are not expected at their price point.
Did I mention that I love my Indy's?

C&J make a great boot, that’s for sure! I have the „Islay“ and the „Coniston“ and even among the two of them the later has the better finishing.
Besides the Indy I have an Alden Penny Loafer that I am very happy with.

Not trying to rank makers here. I’ve read about QC issues with Alden before, and I can gladly report that my Indy‘s are pretty much flawless.

 

[Harris HTM]

C&J make a great boot, that’s for sure! I have the „Islay“ and the „Coniston“ and even among the two of them the later has the better finishing.
Besides the Indy I have an Alden Penny Loafer that I am very happy with.

Not trying to rank makers here. I’ve read about QC issues with Alden before, and I can gladly report that my Indy‘s are pretty much flawless.

I love both CJ's and Alden's.
Coincidentally yesterday I checked the prices of cordovan boots of Alden, CJ and Carmina. The prices have launched to the ridiculous-sphere.

 

[Boyo]

Good video about boots… but could be talking about leather jackets too.

 

[Chris_K]

C&J make a great boot, that’s for sure! I have the „Islay“ and the „Coniston“ and even among the two of them the later has the better finishing.
Besides the Indy I have an Alden Penny Loafer that I am very happy with.

Not trying to rank makers here. I’ve read about QC issues with Alden before, and I can gladly report that my Indy‘s are pretty much flawless.

Happy to echo that, I own two pairs of Alden boots at this point, a more rugged Indy on a lug sole and a cap toe on the Grant last, both Horween chamois (the former rough out, the latter smooth). Construction is perfect. Thinking of a black Cordovan cap toe next, Grant last again. Really nice last, versatile, can dress up or down a little.

 

[Kfz]

I own 1 pair boots, planning on 2 the most. And 2 leather jackets . I m a minimalist. And kept this concept through out my personal belongings

 

[Psant25]

Just saw this on Instagram whites Boots finally coming out with a stitchdown MP boot on the 5050 last. I’ve been waiting for this one. Available February 1. I might have to snag a pair however I have three custom boot orders in the works two with Nicks one with William Lennon… Should be a somewhat cleaner stitch around the toe and not hand-welted so lower price point, quicker production, etc. the MP last i found too narrow in D width i had two pair. Might have to try this new last.

Below is the handwelted boots the turned out leather is somewhat bumpy and the machine stitch visible is not always very nice and clean looking fyi

 

[cbez]

Whites have just gotten so expensive. I bought my Maryam bh for $600 new a few years ago. Saw a final few pair recently that was $900+??

There are sooo many nice used pairs out there.

 

[Psant25]

Whites have just gotten so expensive. I bought my Maryam bh for $600 new a few years ago. Saw a final few pair recently that was $900+??

There are sooo many nice used pairs out there.

I hear ya man. I had them send me a copy of my old orders last week. I bought a pair of farmer ranches from them 2016 cost about 450 new if I recall correctly.

 

[Harris HTM]

Sendra's combined with a full leather Shackleton and a 5-star D-pocket

 

[AeroFan_07]

Anyone ever tried Flyland boots & shoes? Picked up a brand new pair of size 12's just like the ones in the link below. Line with leather, they are comfortable & lightweight. Good kick-around pair of boots. Since I am usually a Whites/Nicks person these are the end-opposite, so the feel like house slippers - which very well may be their role. My cost was around $12 for them.

https://us.shein.com/FLYLAND-Men-s-...382-cat-6991.html?main_attr=27_112&mallCode=1

 

[Tom71]

So, this is the newest addition to the family: BRIGHT SHOEMAKERS Engineers in Rough out/reverse Rough out combination.

I was looking for a second pair of Engineers for a while now, but never found any that fitted the way I liked. I have a pair of Mr Lou‘s that are just perfect in every aspect, so that is my benchmark.

BRIGHT are out of Copenhagen (boots manufactured in Spain), so that’s a nice alternative to a niche dominated by US-American and Japanese makers. Saves us EU-Europeans the annoying upcharge for VAT/duties too.

Fit is ok, after returning and exchanging for one size up. Instep and heelbox are super narrow, while toebox is pretty generous. I have a bit of heelslip, but nothing to worry about once break in happens. Boots feel roomy, so maybe a thin insole may be in order In the long run.

Very happy so far, and glad to support a tiny start-up (well, sort of). At EUR 485 for the standard Engineer (this one’s a special run and a bit pricier) one hell of a price for something with a high degree of manual labour.

Colour comes across pretty accurate. In outdoor light, boots are a bit more orange, but not to the extent pictured on the website.

 

[Tom71]

So, this is the newest addition to the family: BRIGHT SHOEMAKERS Engineers in Rough out/reverse Rough out combination.

I was looking for a second pair of Engineers for a while now, but never found any that fitted the way I liked. I have a pair of Mr Lou‘s that are just perfect in every aspect, so that is my benchmark.

BRIGHT are out of Copenhagen (boots manufactured in Spain), so that’s a nice alternative to a niche dominated by US-American and Japanese makers. Saves us EU-Europeans the annoying upcharge for VAT/duties too.

Fit is ok, after returning and exchanging for one size up. Instep and heelbox are super narrow, while toebox is pretty generous. I have a bit of heelslip, but nothing to worry about once break in happens. Boots feel roomy, so maybe a thin insole may be in order In the long run.

Very happy so far, and glad to support a tiny start-up (well, sort of). At EUR 485 for the standard Engineer (this one’s a special run and a bit pricier) one hell of a price for something with a high degree of manual labour.

Colour comes across pretty accurate. In outdoor light, boots are a bit more orange, but not to the extent pictured on the website.

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I should add that @Marc mndt has done a much more thorough review of his BRIGHT Engineers in December under a separate thread, so please do have a look for a deep dive.

 

[Marc mndt]

So, this is the newest addition to the family: BRIGHT SHOEMAKERS Engineers in Rough out/reverse Rough out combination.

I was looking for a second pair of Engineers for a while now, but never found any that fitted the way I liked. I have a pair of Mr Lou‘s that are just perfect in every aspect, so that is my benchmark.

BRIGHT are out of Copenhagen (boots manufactured in Spain), so that’s a nice alternative to a niche dominated by US-American and Japanese makers. Saves us EU-Europeans the annoying upcharge for VAT/duties too.

Fit is ok, after returning and exchanging for one size up. Instep and heelbox are super narrow, while toebox is pretty generous. I have a bit of heelslip, but nothing to worry about once break in happens. Boots feel roomy, so maybe a thin insole may be in order In the long run.

Very happy so far, and glad to support a tiny start-up (well, sort of). At EUR 485 for the standard Engineer (this one’s a special run and a bit pricier) one hell of a price for something with a high degree of manual labour.

Colour comes across pretty accurate. In outdoor light, boots are a bit more orange, but not to the extent pictured on the website.

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I love the roughout / smoothout combo. Some nice graining going on already on those shafts. Imagine how they'll look with some patina on them. (My Bright engineers picked up patina fairly quickly).

 

[Bfd70]

New Addict engineers.
light weight and comfortable.

 

[Harris HTM]

Alden cap toe boots, no8 shell cordovan.

 

[Bfd70]

Day 4. Charging hard into the break in with a 2.5 hour hike. Yes i have bandaids on my heels.

 

[cbez]

I must have a very generic and blessed foot shape. Never had break in struggles unless I dramatically missized.

 

[Bfd70]

I’d probably describe mine as cursed