Footwear to go with our jackets

[Superfluous]

@Superfluous nice sneakers! I have to ask what brands/models are your favorite, given your extensive sneaker collection.

For leather sneakers, my favorite brands are Common Projects and Wings + Horns. For canvas sneakers, my favorite brands are Nigel Cabourn and The Hill-Side.

 

[red devil]

@dudewuttheheck
Congrats on the new boots! Are these custom fitted?

@Superfluous
You really have a serious sneakers collection, very cool!

 

[chollie]

Either Blundstone 500 or 510 just about every day for the past 20 years or so. I've not found a better boot when taking cost/style/comfort/durability/versatility into account.

A while back a lot of people sounded off when they stopped making them in Australia but I've noticed no difference in the product.

 

[lina]

White's Boots.

 

[handymike]

White's SD are next on my list.
Nice!

 

[dudewuttheheck]

For leather sneakers, my favorite brands are Common Projects and Wings + Horns. For canvas sneakers, my favorite brands are Nigel Cabourn and The Hill-Side.

I've always wanted a pair of Common Projects. Haven't tried Cabourn or Hill-Side. Have you tried the Lofgren sneakers? I love mine to death.

@red devil no, they are just a size 10E.

 

[Superfluous]

Have you tried the Lofgren sneakers?

I have handled Lofgren sneakers, but never pulled the trigger. Great quality. Lofgren/Speedway is my goto shop for both Freewheelers and Cabourn.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

I have handled Lofgren sneakers, but never pulled the trigger. Great quality. Lofgren/Speedway is my goto shop for both Freewheelers and Cabourn.

I have the high tops that are on sale at Self Edge right now. At that price, they are totally worth it!

 

[El Marro]

I just got confirmation from Baker's Boots that my new Wesco 7400 engineers are on the way! I love the first pair of these I bought so much that I ordered another pair, this time in their brown domain leather. I will post pics as soon as they arrive.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Either Blundstone 500 or 510 just about every day for the past 20 years or so. I've not found a better boot when taking cost/style/comfort/durability/versatility into account.

A while back a lot of people sounded off when they stopped making them in Australia but I've noticed no difference in the product.

I think the difference came about 25 years ago when they slimmed down the boot and started compromising on the thickness and quality of the sole. Nevertheless, I don't have a huge issue with the boot's quality, I would just rather pay for a boot made in Australia, supporting Australian jobs and industry. Redbacks do last longer but I think they did when Blundstones were made here.

 

[ButteMT61]

I think the difference came about 25 years ago when they slimmed down the boot and started compromising on the thickness and quality of the sole. Nevertheless, I don't have a huge issue with the boot's quality, I would just rather pay for a boot made in Australia, supporting Australian jobs and industry. Redbacks do last longer but I think they did when Blundstones were made here.

Which is exactly how I feel about jackets. And most other things. Others are free to support their homelands as well.

 

[chollie]

Which is exactly how I feel about jackets. And most other things. Others are free to support their homelands as well.

Agreed, if I were Australian I'm sure I'd feel much differently about it.

 

[Grayland]

I just got confirmation from Baker's Boots that my new Wesco 7400 engineers are on the way! I love the first pair of these I bought so much that I ordered another pair, this time in their brown domain leather. I will post pics as soon as they arrive.

It appears that the brown domain leather is no longer available, correct? I bought a pair of Wesco boots in their traditional leather (not domain) and the leather is just as stiff as can be. The boots are great and I'm making a point to wear them as much as possible, but would much prefer a softer leather for my Wesco engineers. In my "research", it looks like brown domain leather isn't available any more - only domain leather in black or burgundy. I haven't spoken to anyone, only viewing websites.

 

[El Marro]

It appears that the brown domain leather is no longer available, correct? I bought a pair of Wesco boots in their traditional leather (not domain) and the leather is just as stiff as can be. The boots are great and I'm making a point to wear them as much as possible, but would much prefer a softer leather for my Wesco engineers. In my "research", it looks like brown domain leather isn't available any more - only domain leather in black or burgundy. I haven't spoken to anyone, only viewing websites.

Grayland,
As far as I know brown domain is still an option. I asked Baker's to confirm this before I placed the order and they said it would be no problem. I would recommend reaching out to them or to Wesco directly.

 

[Grayland]

Grayland,
As far as I know brown domain is still an option. I asked Baker's to confirm this before I placed the order and they said it would be no problem. I would recommend reaching out to them or to Wesco directly.

You're right. I spoke with Kyle at Baker's Boots and it is still available. Thanks.

 

[handymike]

Kyle is the man!

 

[GregGale]

Anyone wears Dr.Marten's boots? I wasn't a fan before I tried one on, but BOY are they comfortable! It's like walking on a bed of roses, and there are plain brown leather ones too. Not necessary to wear one of the crazy purple/ green ones.

 

[Harris HTM]

Anyone wears Dr.Marten's boots? I wasn't a fan before I tried one on, but BOY are they comfortable! It's like walking on a bed of roses, and there are plain brown leather ones too. Not necessary to wear one of the crazy purple/ green ones.

I started wearing dr. Martens in the early 90's. Somewhere around early 00's they moved the production overseas and the quality declined a lot. The current products are vastly inferior. Try Solovair's. They are equal quality as the original dr. Martens - and cheaper.

 

[Superfluous]

Wearing Common Projects today:

 

[Bullitt]

I started wearing dr. Martens in the early 90's.

Wore Doc’s exclusively in the 90’s. You are right, the quality today is abysmal. A few years ago, I bought a pair of Made in England Doc Martens, hoping to get something that would hold up a bit better. Usually they are quite expensive, but I got them in the sale. Still the quality is quite low. Solovair is much better. I believe the parent company NPS produced Doc Martens shoes before the production was moved abroad.