Footwear to go with our jackets

[IrishStu]

Red wing blacksmiths for work today

 

[Gone]

Does anyone have experience with Nick's "Max Wedge" soles? They claim high durability, but I don't see how. I have yet to handle them in person, so perhaps I'm missing something.

 

[cbez]

Yuketen

 

[BloodEagle]

Zerrows flat toe last Engineer Boots in natural CXL. My wife thinks I've got cowboy boots and seems to be suitably impressed. I wish the wait time for Zerrows stuff wasn't 12-18 months because I'd order something from them in a heartbeat - the easiest to get on / off and still best fitting engineers Ive come across.

 

[Tom71]

RedWing Moc-Toe.

I’ve been on the verge of grabbing a pair for years. I am just not really sold on the standard white foam sole.
This is a special ed. for the European market with a Vibram sole, so I took that as a sign not to be ignored.

 

[IrishStu]

RedWing Moc-Toe.

I’ve been on the verge of grabbing a pair for years. I am just not really sold on the standard white foam sole.
This is a special ed. for the European market with a Vibram sole, so I took that as a sign not to be ignored.

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Those boots are fantastic with the black sole.

 

[Harris HTM]

Vass italian oxfords, last K, customized in brown museum calf. And a happy cat.

 

[Tom71]

Those boots are fantastic with the black sole.

Thank you! Yes, the looks of the black commando sole is what pushed me over the edge.

The Moc Toe is very popular in the urban centres of my region, and somehow I didn’t want to completely blend into the crowd (middle-aged, middle-fit, middle-class guys, supporting the local football club, believing life gets more meaningful if you don’t wash your selvedge denims…).

 

[Leather_nube]

Grant stone

 

[Leather_nube]

Zerrows flat toe last Engineer Boots in natural CXL. My wife thinks I've got cowboy boots and seems to be suitably impressed. I wish the wait time for Zerrows stuff wasn't 12-18 months because I'd order something from them in a heartbeat - the easiest to get on / off and still best fitting engineers Ive come across.
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I like those a lot! Same leather as what I’m wearing today.

 

[Viking752]

Oak Street bookmakers in CXL at a Halloween party.

 

[Bfd70]

Those loo

Zerrows flat toe last Engineer Boots in natural CXL. My wife thinks I've got cowboy boots and seems to be suitably impressed. I wish the wait time for Zerrows stuff wasn't 12-18 months because I'd order something from them in a heartbeat - the easiest to get on / off and still best fitting engineers Ive come across.
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Those look k like a pretty snug instep. Can you compare?

 

[BloodEagle]

Those loo

Those look k like a pretty snug instep. Can you compare?

They do look like a narrow instep, but they are actually a lot easier to get on and off than the Lofgrens I had (partially because of the straps at the back) , but fit so much better. The Lofgrens I had to size up in to get on, but once I had them I was swimming in them - even insoles couldnt help me. These by way of comparison fit just like any other proper fitting footwear with no adjustments or insoles necessary - I dont even have to do the straps up and just leave them on the loosest hole.

 

[Monitor]

Vass italian oxfords, last K, customized in brown museum calf. And a happy cat.
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These are certainly nice!

 

[Tom71]

Last item from my most recent shopping spree.

Workboot from Schuh-Bertl out of Munich. Incredibly sturdy, double-welted construction. Leather is 3mm cowhide, tanned to make it extra durable ("Juchtenleder"). These are tough to break in, yet the boots are unbelievably comfortable (to my feet).
Really well thought-through details, such us three pairs of speed-hooks starting near the toes to make entry/exit as easy as possible and a fixed but very flexible tongue that doesn´t slip to the side.

Nice booklet to explain the bells and whistles. These guys did not jump on the vintage-train, they have been there upon its departure... . Price is 30% of what a Viberg costs over here.

 

[Harris HTM]

These are certainly nice!

Thanks. It is my second pair from them, both hand-welted and the sole is also handsewn to the welt. Amazingly comfortable. Totally recommended.

 

[MrProper]

My very first pair of barefoot shoes. I haven't liked the look of these so far, but I think the moc is great. They remind me of my real mocassins from the past.

 

[Monitor]

My very first pair of barefoot shoes. I haven't liked the look of these so far, but I think the moc is great. They remind me of my real mocassins from the past.

Are you sure about this?

Barefoot shoes have always been one step away from these...

 

[MrProper]

Are you sure about this?

Barefoot shoes have always been one step away from these...

I know, I know
My moccasins and flip flops are like that too.
I meant something that tries to look like typical shoes. ;-)

 

[AeroFan_07]

Vass italian oxfords, last K, customized in brown museum calf. And a happy cat.
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I really like your guard kitty here

"Don't touch those shoes...."