Silvermans Officers Boots?

[jamespibworth@n]

I have just received my new Barbour International which I bought from Silvermans.

They sent a catalog which has these officers’ boots in. They say they are hand made in the UK, wonder who by? They look pretty good to me.



Has anyone bought a pair?

James

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Nice outerwear jackets, those!



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[jamespibworth@n]

Yeh, it’s for wearing on the old Triumph and AJS on rainy days.

Thought those officers boots would go well on the ww2 Norton. But they are not cheap. I have a thing about wearing period gear to match the bikes.

James

 

[gfirob]

Boots

I like the 16" Westco Lineman's boots.

http://www.boot.com/bbblin.shtml

Rob Gardner

 

[J. M. Stovall]

I like the 16" Westco Lineman's boots.

http://www.boot.com/bbblin.shtml

Rob Gardner

Start lacing at breakfast...then finish just in time for lunch.

 

[scotrace]

Great avatar, JM.

 

[taggers]

5 shiny pounds says those boots are either made by Alfred Sargent or NPS in Northampton. I've got a couple of pairs of brogued boots from them (OK, 5) and they are superb.

Not fancy like yer Trickers and that, but hard wearing and comfy.

Nice boots.

 

[jamespibworth@n]

Thanks for that Taggers.

I have just looked at both their websites and they could be either.

I guess a special order for Silvermans.

James.

 

[shortbow]

they look like T.E.'s on his Brough.

 

[jamespibworth@n]

I bought a pair!





As you can see they are made by William Lennon and Co in Derbyshire. They are very similar to their Derby boots (http://www.williamlennon.co.uk/footwear/78ptc-mens-traditional-leather-derby-boot.html ) only more expensive!

I was sure they were going to be very uncomfortable at first but have to say they are not too bad at all, although they are a little heavy.

I wondered at first how that triple sole was stitched but I have been told that the leather is soaked first so a needle will pass through. Anyone know if this is correct?

Not sure about the rubber stick on soles?

Am pleased with them and may now order the Derbys.

James

 

[Mysterious Mose]

Beautiful boots! Even the box looks good. I hope to get some of their Derby boots sometime.

 

[BellyTank]

Lennons make some lovely boots.
The "glued-on" rubber soles should be perfect for motorcycle life.


B
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[Doublegun]

Does anyone happen to have a pair of White's "Derby"? I have been admising them for quite a while thinking they might make for a good semi-dress shoe when the weather here goes to hell in the winter. At approx $205 US they seem like a reasonably priced shoe. Thougts?

 

[Matt Deckard]

Pretty sweet boots. Now let's see them on some feet.

 

[Mysterious Mose]

How you doin' Doublegun,

Don't you mean Lennon's Derby or White's semi-dress?

White's semi-dress are amazing but a bit more pricey.
I've heard nothing but praise about Lennon's boots. They'll be my next buy.

M.M.

Does anyone happen to have a pair of White's "Derby"? I have been admising them for quite a while thinking they might make for a good semi-dress shoe when the weather here goes to hell in the winter. At approx $205 US they seem like a reasonably priced shoe. Thougts?

 

[Doublegun]

How you doin' Doublegun,

Don't you mean Lennon's Derby or White's semi-dress?

White's semi-dress are amazing but a bit more pricey.
I've heard nothing but praise about Lennon's boots. They'll be my next buy.

M.M.

Thank you, MM. I stand corrected. Anyone own a pair of Lennon's Derby boots that will share their experience? I agree, Whites are extremely nice but bloody expensive.

I am open to suggestions of other semi-dress/dress boots for foul weather wear that would look sharp with a sport coat and wool pants.

 

[BellyTank]

Yeps- Lennons are up there with the best but with an English twist.
Some of their boot styles would be just as much at home with a nice pair of vintage denims, as they would with traditional/country gear.

I think their prices are pretty sharp for serious boots.

"Triple soled and hobnailed" is becoming a mantra for me...

This is the kind of press they need- but more of it.


B
T

 

[Creeping Past]

W Lennon's boots are great quality. Their WW1 boot is very authentic and good looking, too.

Double and triple soles are the way to go... walking.