Visiting Aero? Try Kelso as well. RM Williams stockists.

[rocketeer]

Just a heads up for anyone who likes these boots.
Well I have just returned from a brief trip to Aero to order another dead horse. While staying in Berwick I caught the bus that travels through a few of the border towns, Coldstream, Kelso and Melrose are just three.
Stopping off at Kelso I found a gentleman's outfitters named A Hume. http://www.ahume.co.uk/ They have IN STOCK the full range of RM Williams boots and also lots of other lines from the RM Williams catalogue.
As many will know, RM Williams, though a bit on the expensive side are one of the best riding boots you can buy. Just an example the have the full kangaroo craftsman boots with both leather and man made soles, also all the womens styles as well.
You dont have to ride horses to wear these boot,s you can also wear the horses for an extra half hr on the bus
And the manager is also an old Aero customer
John

 

[Dav]

I was most impressed with the customer service I received from them, even though the only thing I bought was a tin of saddle dressing!

 

[tonypaj]

I have bought 4 pairs of RM Williams boots from them, two for me, two for my son. One pair was worn at the office today, one in Berlin, where he's spending his fall holiday from school

For me, this company is a very fast and reliable seller. Never a problem with them so far...

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Hume's, when I was growing up in Kelso, did custom tailoring. Sadly no longer, from what I understand.

I hope the current proprietor has something of a better attitude than his father, who was extremely grumpy and unhelpful, especially if you happened to be under 60.

bk

 

[ButteMT61]

Thanks rocketeer! Went there last year, but I didn't have enough money left or room in the bags for the boots. Next time we go, I'm going to plan on that purchase. Kelso is a nice (cold) little place. Some really neat stuff to see and great people.Thanks for the link. Never thought to look that up.
My son - I'm sure you guys know this joint:

 

[Baron Kurtz]

The pub or the public toilets?

Yes, that would be my local. Also, behind your back is the butcher's shop where I had my first after-school job. The last traditional butcher in town.

 

[ButteMT61]

Awesome. Can't wait to go back. This time the jacket will be broken in and I'll hopefully be less broke. Or not lol

 

[ButteMT61]

The pub or the public toilets?

You tricked me! You need both obviously - a truly symbiotic relationship lol

 

[Edward]

Worth knowing - I'm planning a little trip up there (and, somewhat inevitably, a Pioneer), maybe next Spring...

 

[rocketeer]

I have a pair of RM Williams moleskin jodhpur jeans, cant recommend them enough, best fitting riding jeans I have ever had even though I dont ride(horses).
Wanted the Craftsman boots but alas spending too much on the trip I have left them for a while and settled for some Loake boots, a quality English make.
I found the staff in both stores very helpful, a friendly small dog ambling around the smaller shop, time seems to take it's time and remind us of a slower less rushed way of life.

 

[majormajor]

So if a few FL folks from around the world are all planning a trip to Aero in Spring 2013, why not all do it at the same time, and meet up for a pint!!!

 

[ButteMT61]

So if a few FL folks from around the world are all planning a trip to Aero in Spring 2013, why not all do it at the same time, and meet up for a pint!!!

Titanic Wreckage? I'm in!

 

[majormajor]

Titanic Wreckage? I'm in!

So there's at least two of us. Should be a good night! Any more for any more???:eeek:

 

[Cooperson]

So if a few FL folks from around the world are all planning a trip to Aero in Spring 2013, why not all do it at the same time, and meet up for a pint!!!

Or four!!!

 

[cloudylemonade]

Might I suggest this amazing guest house in Galashiels if anyone is looking for a nice place to stay while in the area. Particularly great for any fans of the Arts & Crafts movement. I stayed here with my parents while they were looking for a place to stay while they get permanently relocated back in the area, one of the finest places I've ever stayed.

http://www.maplehurstguesthouse.co.uk/

 

[ButteMT61]

Thanks Holly. That sounds awesome. We love that kind of thing... (PS - did you get my email?)

 

[cloudylemonade]

I did, sorry not had a chance to go and look at the leather yet to get samples sorted and check the size/suitability. Yesterday was another unexpectedly busy day here! Got some meetings out of the factory today, but promise I'll get info back to you on Monday. Maybe fire over your address to me on another email by then, and I'll get some cuttings in the post to you. My dad said there were 2 colours but now I can't remember what colours they were!

 

[ButteMT61]

As long as they're purple and red, we're good lol
Looking forward to seeing them.