Footwear to go with our jackets

[Bfd70]

Cleaned up really good with some bick4. Some dings here and there but a hell of a boot for $150
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Sheesh! If you change your mind holler.

 

[dinhnguyen57]

Has anyone tried Florentino Baker Eternity boots? Very stylish and easy to put on and take off.

https://fiorentini-baker.com/en-int/collections/men-ankle-boots

 

[TLW '90]

I bought these footskins moccasin boots 2 years ago.

On my feet they're the most comfortable thing I've ever worn, the most supple pliable 2.5mm thick leather I've experienced, like foot gloves really.
Under the foot proved to be a bit of a different story though, the problem with these moccasins is that there's no shank and the soft foam rubber heeled outsole began to bow in at the arch once they were broken in.

I eventually stopped wearing them after getting my Jim green Vellies and they sat in my closet.
recently I decided to resole them, so I ordered some vibram wedges which arrived this weekend and I got the 2nd boot finished last night.

The only complication was having to open the toes so I could lock stitch my glued on midsole, but they were very quick and easy to whipstitch back up just like they were originally.

Overall I'm happy for only my 2nd resole, they definitely came out better than my 1st and would not seem off to anybody who just looks down at my feet.

 

[BloodEagle]

A few weeks ago I got hold of these lovely things - Buco 'Buttock' Engineer boots pre-owned but not worn all that much from the classifieds. I really like them, the profile is not as slick looking as a few other modern engineers, but I think they have a pretty badass old-school look to them. Here they are two weeks down the line with a fair amount of wear in that time.

 

[Bfd70]

Astorflex beenflex. For anyone who used to like Clarks wallabees before they became garbage. These have the heft of a good oxford.

 

[Aloysius]

Astorflex beenflex. For anyone who used to like Clarks wallabees before they became garbage. These have the heft of a good oxford.
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FYI this is the OEM manufacturer for Drake's shoes of the same kind which is a big endorsement.

 

[cbez]

Some Maryam hb for yall

 

[Herrvallmo]

Since I first saw his engineers I've been drooling over them(very har d to find stuff thats "made in Sweden" today), so when I saw that a local shop sold a second hand pair of Råland Bootmaker engineers in black leather from Maryam(in my size!), I had to spoil myself and get them.

Was really worried about the fit(engineers can be hard to get right as most know) when I was waiting for them to land.
Not only did they fit, I've never had a better fit in any of my boots so I'm stoked beyond belief and can't wait to get some miles in them.

Now for some pictures.

 

[VansonRider]

I may make this question it’s own thread, but does anyone have a good suggestion for minimalist footwear that works with heavy jackets.

 

[Tom71]

I may make this question its own thread, but does anyone have a good suggestion for minimalist footwear that works with heavy jackets.

Minimalist as in no laces, no big soles, less seams?

Can‘t think of anything less flashy than a pair of simple pull-on boots with a round toe (“Chelsea Boots”). Very simple ones are e.g. from R.M. Williams (their outdoor selection), Butts&Shoulders or many more.

I have recently bought the “Pecos” boots from Red Wing, and it’s s pretty straightforward too, but I don’t know if it meets your personal take on “minimalist”.

 

[VansonRider]

Minimalist as in wide toe box, no heel drop, and a thin sole that's flexible enough to feel the ground through it. A "barefoot" shoe.

Something that feels like this...

But that looks more like this...

 

[cbez]

Vibergs, almost ten years old. As beautiful as the day I got them.

 

[Bennarion]

Vibergs, almost ten years old. As beautiful as the day I got them.
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I like this leather. Nice shoes

 

[Bfd70]

Minimalist as in wide toe box, no heel drop, and a thin sole that's flexible enough to feel the ground through it. A "barefoot" shoe.

Something that feels like this...
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But that looks more like this...
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I think you’re outta luck. No cushion and no drop is sort of the antithesis of Boot. Some Russel mocs may be close.

 

[Aloysius]

I think you’re outta luck. No cushion and no drop is sort of the antithesis of Boot. Some Russel mocs may be close.

Maybe some higher top field sneakers? This is the raison d'être of Danner's Trail shoes, but I haven't tried them myself. Might fit the bill for him.

 

[Khilij]

Lems appears to offer a Boulder Boot which may be appropriate.

 

[Tom71]

Minimalist as in wide toe box, no heel drop, and a thin sole that's flexible enough to feel the ground through it. A "barefoot" shoe.

Something that feels like this...
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But that looks more like this...
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Got it. Have a look at the boot selection of Grensons. They re-issued an army last (wide toe box, no frills to accommodate all possible foot shapes). Pretty blunt looking, but kinda cool too…

Also, Birkenstock offers a boot (both lace up and pull on) with a broad toe and no heel drop (in Horween leather too).

 

[Jasonissm]

Minimalist as in wide toe box, no heel drop, and a thin sole that's flexible enough to feel the ground through it. A "barefoot" shoe.

Something that feels like this...
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But that looks more like this...
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Jim Green has a range of barefoot boots: https://jimgreenfootwear.com.au/product-category/african-ranger-barefoot-boot/

 

[handymike]

Minimalist as in wide toe box, no heel drop, and a thin sole that's flexible enough to feel the ground through it. A "barefoot" shoe.

Something that feels like this...
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But that looks more like this...
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VIVOBAREFOOT makes a Gobi 2

on sale at Sierra:
https://www.sierra.com/vivobarefoot-gobi-ii-shoes-leather-for-men~p~4ndmn/?filterString=s~vivobarefoot/


https://www.sierra.com/vivobarefoot-magna-forest-esc-hiking-boots-leather-for-men~p~4ncvr/?filterString=s~vivobarefoot/specdataor~gender!men/

 

[3.14nche]

The guy cutting footwear in half did a round up of barefoot boots some time ago.