What would you buy today (if money was no object)?

[Goel]

If we're restricting it to outer wear... honestly not sure. Probably a shearling jacket or a G1, but I might just get a shearling lined mackinaw even though I would probably never wear it.

 

[Monitor]

After a few weeks of research, I've discovered that I like Clinch engineers the best. And by far. Sadly, they don't seem to exist in a size 12 but if I could find a pair, this is what I'd buy today. And tomorrow and yesterday.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Same. I’ve spent a good 3 days looking for a way to burn my RMC refund. Literally nothing appeals and the one jacket I actually want is cheap and I can’t have it b/c it’s not ready from the maker. Bored. Can’t even find some junk to buy as a diversion...

Get a hold of yourself man!

 

[Edward]

I guess with money no longer a factor I'd get something that I do not need but totally want. Identifying that piece of outerwear, though, is a problem.

A Teddy Bear coat is something I'd love, but can't presently justify the GBP1500 they go for from the only company still making them. Money no object, I'd never wear anything else with black tie.

DeTomaso then?
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I should hope I'm never so insecure as to wish to drive something like that. I don't think it can get more Freudian on four wheels...

 

[mtrlr]

For me, I think 3 leather jackets would cover all my needs, even if money is not issue. Here are the 3 I'd get: 1) Himel Canuck 2) Himel Kessington or a good CR 3) A good B3.

I already have an Aero CR Vicenza, not a perfect CR (back styling is not flattering tbh), but ok. I have a parka right now for when temperature gets below -15C or -20C here in Canada, otherwise the Vanson Enfield just takes care of it. So I think I can skip the B3. But still want a Canuck though.

 

[hondurasdave47]

After a few weeks of research, I've discovered that I like Clinch engineers the best. And by far. Sadly, they don't seem to exist in a size 12 but if I could find a pair, this is what I'd buy today. And tomorrow and yesterday.

Ivan, check out S&S. They’re doing a pre-order on these boots right now. It looks like it may have closed, but you can probably email them.

https://standardandstrange.com/coll...er-boot-black-overdyed-horsebutt-cn-wide-last


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[navetsea]

When money is not an object i would buy next door neighbor's house, since they keep cooking with shrimp paste and other strong smelling herbs.... in the middle of the night or before sunrise.

 

[hondurasdave47]

Freewheelers Mulholland in black tea core Shinki horsehide, size 46 (I think FW only makes up to a size 44, so it would have to be a custom one-off.

 

[Monitor]

Ivan, check out S&S. They’re doing a pre-order on these boots right now. It looks like it may have closed, but you can probably email them.

https://standardandstrange.com/coll...er-boot-black-overdyed-horsebutt-cn-wide-last


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Damn... This changes everything. Thank you so much, hondurasdave. I'll email them. Time I get myself something nice.

 

[hondurasdave47]

Damn... This changes everything. Thank you so much, hondurasdave. I'll email them. Time I get myself something nice.

Happy to enable!

 

[red devil]

Freewheelers Mulholland in black tea core Shinki horsehide, size 46 (I think FW only makes up to a size 44, so it would have to be a custom one-off.

They started doing size 46, so you might find it one day

 

[hondurasdave47]

They started doing size 46, so you might find it one day

Oh boy ...


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[red devil]

Oh boy ...


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You could even order it probably, are you sure size would fit?
They allow orders for the models they have in the pipeline

 

[Monitor]

Would I dare to walk in $2000 boots, though? Would anyone, really?

 

[hondurasdave47]

You could even order it probably, are you sure size would fit?
They allow orders for the models they have in the pipeline

I’d have to check my measurements with FW for sure.


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[Seb Lucas]

Would I dare to walk in $2000 boots, though? Would anyone, really?

Not sure I can even understand what $2000 boots actually means. I don't spend more than $100 Aus on footwear. Bought a couple of pairs of RM Williams boots in the 1990's. Junk.

 

[navetsea]

Would I dare to walk in $2000 boots, though? Would anyone, really?

Would you shift up or would you ride on the first gear only when wearing $2000 riding boots

 

[Dav]

Would I dare to walk in $2000 boots, though? Would anyone, really?

I felt the same about my Role Clubs, before they arrived, once on foot though just treat like a jacket, the more they're worn the better they look.

 

[4444Design]

AERO Leather MAXWELL in Black CRXL HH

 

[Edward]

When money is not an object i would buy next door neighbor's house, since they keep cooking with shrimp paste and other strong smelling herbs.... in the middle of the night or before sunrise.

Marc Zuckerberg did something along these lines to preserve his own privacy (it's only other people's privacy which he consdiers an "outdated concept", it seems).

Damn... This changes everything. Thank you so much, hondurasdave. I'll email them. Time I get myself something nice.

I handled a pair of Clinch boots at Clutch Cafe in London last year, fwiw. At the time they were £400, and noticeably more solid than, say, my Chippewas (which are themselves beautifully built). Price seemed in line with Lewis boots too. Unfortunately they seem to have skyrocketed since, but they do look great.

Would I dare to walk in $2000 boots, though? Would anyone, really?

My first thought reading thiswas "paging Dav...."

I felt the same about my Role Clubs, before they arrived, once on foot though just treat like a jacket, the more they're worn the better they look.

I've said this before - I love that you're prepared to buy the high end boots and then wear 'em like they were intended.

I wonder whether the 'problem' with engineer boots at present is that they're just not popular enough for there to be much more than either 'cheap' stuff, or really high end.... There's got to be space for a pair of really nicely put-together engineer boots at the GBP200-250 price band. I'd love to see Aero give it a go - surely they'd be a big seller to the Aero jacket market?