Hours of WORK / ENGINEER Boot Lusting

[marineabilly]

I've been following this amazing site for a bout a year now. These guys take old Engineer boots or work boots and resole them and if you are a boot lover like me, then you'll enjoy this site. Simply click on the months on the right side of the screen and gaze at the amazing boot craftsmanship...

http://hukurokuju.com/blog/

 

[celtic]

man, those are all gorgeous!


their resoled redwings make the J.Crew redwings look dainty in comparison:

http://hukurokuju.com/blog/2008/10/post_204.html

 

[Rambo66]

I have a pair of those top ones, I'm thinking of selling them because they're too narrow. They're sorta worked in but still great shape. What's the market for something like that?

 

[Rambo66]

I also have a pair of Chippewa Engineer boots that I love but have been thinking about having the heels cut down. I always feel like I'm walking in high heels when I have them on, other than that they're extremely comfortable. Would having the size of the heel reduced help my issue?

 

[Jay]

I also have a pair of Chippewa Engineer boots that I love but have been thinking about having the heels cut down. I always feel like I'm walking in high heels when I have them on, other than that they're extremely comfortable. Would having the size of the heel reduced help my issue?

A little late, but...
I tried the same thing with my Chippewas. The guy at the shoe shop told me basically, they can't be cut down enough without feeling like you're always walking up hill. I think the best bet is to have them resoled entirely. I had the heels trimmed as much as they could, but I can't notice a difference.

 

[edmond]

i dropped off my 2 pairs of white at okuyama-san's
when iw as there a couple of weeks ago.. well see in a month or 2..

angus waiting for me

 

[Burnsie]

These Wesco repros will only set you back about $1300 (!)
http://cgi.ebay.com/1350-WESCO-CHAM...286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:4|65:10|39:1|240:1308