Recent content by shadowrider

Thanks for the info, guys!

One more question: I was looking through pictures of boots by this maker (his name is Miguel Jones) on his etsy shop, and saw a pair that feature an odd-looking piece (at least to me) attached on top of the heel. It looks like some sort of plastic or rubber seam. Anyone know what this is about?

Many thanks Bama! My reasoning for going unlined, was that since the smooth side of the grain will be on the inside, it wouldn't make much difference comfort-wise... Or are they going to be too many seams on the inside, chafing and rubbing? Also I can just about picture my boots with the soft...

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Hey folks! So I've been in contact with a boot maker from Leon, Mexico, and am about to place an order for a pair of cowboy boots. These are my first pair of custom boots, and I want to make sure I am doing everything right. So what best place to come asking for advice, right? These boots are...

Just adding to the thread to say that I recently placed an order for harris wool socks from Mrs MacKay. I dealt with her daughter Lynne by email and paid with an online bank transfer. Wonderful people to deal with and hand knit socks are a bargain at 5£ a pair. Thank you @wdw for letting us know...

Hey folks, I was recently watching Stranger Things (awesome series, btw) and noticed the moc boots worn by one of the main characters. They have a white Vibram Christy sole (shown in another scene) and they look unique to me as the boot upper appears to be a separate piece stitched onto the...

I only compared the nabuck model. Maybe the clssic leather ones are more in the same league. Glad you like them!

As a side note, a recent trend here in Italy that you see all the time among the fashionable youth, is black Doc Martens brogues (shoes, not boots) or black DM patent leather oxfords, complete with DM trademark thick rubber sole. This is seen on men and women alike. I don't need to tell you how...

Love Doc Martens and when I was in high school it was the only shoes I'd wear. Then I swithced to Chelsea boots. About 10 years ago I bought my last pair in brown nabuck and they were awesome. Wore the heck out of them. I recently saw the same model in a store; I picked it up and it didn't look...

Talking about functionality, what is the purpose of snap buttons on the front beltloops on police/cross zip jackets (as opposed to beltloops on say an Irvin jacket that don't have snap buttons)? I am talking about jackets that have the belt straps installed (not removable).

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Thanks! It took me a while to find one I actually liked.

When I was in high school, in philosophy class, I remember being fascinated with the "ouroboros" symbol, and I thought I'd wear a ring in its shape when I'd have been a grown up. Well finally last year I bought it, in bronze, made in Ukraine. My 17 year old self would be proud.

Man, this stuff's almost pornography!