Footwear to go with our jackets

[Entropindigo]

Just received these Julian Bowery’s in whiskey shell. These are my first made to measure boots, and the fit is superb. I’m always struggling to find footwear that matches my long, narrow feet that also fail to fit into pointed toe profiles, so I’m beyond happy that taking a risk on such an expensive purchase worked out.

 

[ojaw]

Just received these Julian Bowery’s in whiskey shell. These are my first made to measure boots, and the fit is superb. I’m always struggling to find footwear that matches my long, narrow feet that also fail to fit into pointed toe profiles, so I’m beyond happy that taking a risk on such an expensive purchase worked out. View attachment 425653 View attachment 425654 View attachment 425655

Know what you mean about shoe/boot fitting, I’ve a feeling that the Alden Modified would work for me, but I can’t risk an order without an in person fitting, and NYC is a long way from home. What jacket is that, Mr Freedom?

 

[Entropindigo]

Know what you mean about shoe/boot fitting, I’ve a feeling that the Alden Modified would work for me, but I can’t risk an order without an in person fitting, and NYC is a long way from home. What jacket is that, Mr Freedom?

It is a Mr. Freedom!

 

[Psant25]

Anyone have suggestions on a service boot made out of black horween shell? The only one I can find that ticks (almost) all the boxes is Viberg.

This ?https://www.brogueshop.com/collecti...ucts/alden-x-brogue-5zp-army-boot-black-shell

 

[ojaw]

It is a Mr. Freedom!

Cheers, love the look of that.

 

[Psant25]

Finally got my whites boots back from bakers/drews. Had them resoled turned out pretty good. Have not had a wedge sole for a while so that’s nice. Much better job finishing at the heel compared to whites. Specifically asked for that too so prlly why. I tried sanding myself and f’ed em up so resole it was. I mentioned that a while back.

 

[Goel]

Anyone have experience with badhat brothers boots out of Korea? Thinking of doing some black wedge sole Monkey boots.

 

[ojaw]

Anyone have experience with badhat brothers boots out of Korea? Thinking of doing some black wedge sole Monkey boots.

Looks like Ayeteael has/had something pretty close to what you’re looking at.

 

[Observe]

Hello all, first post, been lurking a couple years. Here's my Wesco Mister Lou in brown cxl which I overdyed black back in December after having a change of heart about the colour. You can see some of the brown starting to peek through. I just used Fiebeings black leather dye and went over it with some Collonil black liquid polish after for a shine. I also had the celastic toe structure removed by Dimar Shoe Repair in Ontario for a bit more room for my toes up front.

 

[Entropindigo]

Hello all, first post, been lurking a couple years. Here's my Wesco Mister Lou in brown cxl which I overdyed black back in December after having a change of heart about the colour. You can see some of the brown starting to peek through. I just used Fiebeings black leather dye and went over it with some Collonil black liquid polish after for a shine. I also had the celastic toe structure removed by Dimar Shoe Repair in Toronto for a bit more room for my toes up front.

Looks fantastic! I may have to try this some day, truly a tea core look. How much room would you say you got from the celastic toe removal surgery? My wesco’s get a little cramped in the toe box, even after removing the leather insert.

 

[Observe]

Looks fantastic! I may have to try this some day, truly a tea core look. How much room would you say you got from the celastic toe removal surgery? My wesco’s get a little cramped in the toe box, even after removing the leather insert.

Thank you. I dont have the insert in either. I'd say it gave me some room to play with, especially after stretching it out. I had some trouble with the shape of the toe, but didn't want to wait for custom Boss wait times from Wesco. I also like the other features of the stock Mister Lou, like the heel cup and narrower shaft.

 

[Entropindigo]

Thank you. I dont have the insert in either. I'd say it gave me some room to play with, especially after stretching it out. I had some trouble with the shape of the toe, but didn't want to wait for custom Boss wait times from Wesco. I also like the other features of the stock Mister Lou, like the heel cup and narrower shaft.

Ya, the svelte profile of the Mr. Lou can’t be beat, looks wise, imo. Finding the right fit is tough, though and the axe breaker’s I’m waiting on were ordered half a size up in hopes of a solution.

 

[Mrfrown]

Took some fun shots I felt were worth posting

Wesco Boss 7500

And Whites Semi Dress

 

[ojaw]

Took some fun shots I felt were worth posting

Wesco Boss 7500

And Whites Semi Dress

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Almost exactly the same as the Whites that de-feeted me : )

 

[Observe]

Got these Viberg 2040 service boots in Shinki horsebutt the other day. I immediately noticed the below pictured panel of the outside quarter of the left boot had some pretty questionable looking grain compared to the rest of the boot. I only tried them on for sizing and my concern for the quality of the leather only grew, as the top layer of the leather appeared to be delaminating further. What do you guys think, would you consider this acceptable for a 6 month wait for pre-order? I'm personally rather disappointed and have already contacted Viberg by email, waiting for their reply after the long weekend here in Canada. I'm hoping that I'm not being too picky in expecting a bit better QC, but I'm open to other's opinions on it too.

 

[Entropindigo]

Took some fun shots I felt were worth posting

Wesco Boss 7500

And Whites Semi Dress

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Is that black cxl on the White's? They look pretty killer!

 

[Observe]

Is that black cxl on the White's? They look pretty killer!

Looks like brown dress to me. Very dark brown, almost black looking.

 

[ojaw]

Got these Viberg 2040 service boots in Shinki horsebutt the other day. I immediately noticed the below pictured panel of the outside quarter of the left boot had some pretty questionable looking grain compared to the rest of the boot. I only tried them on for sizing and my concern for the quality of the leather only grew, as the top layer of the leather appeared to be delaminating further. What do you guys think, would you consider this acceptable for a 6 month wait for pre-order? I'm personally rather disappointed and have already contacted Viberg by email, waiting for their reply after the long weekend here in Canada. I'm hoping that I'm not being too picky in expecting a bit better QC, but I'm open to other's opinions on it too.

My $250 Moorbys look better than that, I’d send ’em back.

 

[dannyk]

Got these Viberg 2040 service boots in Shinki horsebutt the other day. I immediately noticed the below pictured panel of the outside quarter of the left boot had some pretty questionable looking grain compared to the rest of the boot. I only tried them on for sizing and my concern for the quality of the leather only grew, as the top layer of the leather appeared to be delaminating further. What do you guys think, would you consider this acceptable for a 6 month wait for pre-order? I'm personally rather disappointed and have already contacted Viberg by email, waiting for their reply after the long weekend here in Canada. I'm hoping that I'm not being too picky in expecting a bit better QC, but I'm open to other's opinions on it too.

First picture I could live with. Wouldn’t be happy but wouldn’t be a deal breaker. Second photo is just too much for the cost and supposed quality of Shinki leather. For the money I know Vibergs cost I would not be ok with it. If you picked them up second hand, sample sale, 2nds sale then fine. But I’m guessing probably a 700-900 dollar expense and a 6 month wait. Not my cup of tea.

 

[Observe]

First picture I could live with. Wouldn’t be happy but wouldn’t be a deal breaker. Second photo is just too much for the cost and supposed quality of Shinki leather. For the money I know Vibergs cost I would not be ok with it. If you picked them up second hand, sample sale, 2nds sale then fine. But I’m guessing probably a 700-900 dollar expense and a 6 month wait. Not my cup of tea.

Those photos are two angles of the same panel. Not my cup of tea either.