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Yes of course the other thing which makes the counter rounded is a narrow shaft that draws it in.

You know I am as hopeful as you are on this counter shape, but after speaking to a few bootmakers they all say the same thing, the counter shape forms in the heel through wear, it is almost hollowed out from years of usage, this is why most of the lovely counter shapes we admire are in old...

Dostioffsky how did you link the buttons, elastic? What do you think they were originally linked with?

I'm okay with that thanks Rabbit.

Kid 1920 and dog today

Hi Hal, yes its belted I've just fastened it in the back. Double Texture, what is that? It does have a thick but smooth handle, any examples of the stuff or info?

I thought you might enjoy to see two pre-20's Italian linings - I have been visiting sellers of period swatch books.

It looks like wool covert cloth.

Sold to me by the Op himself, not sure of the year, but I like it.

These have 10% cashmere in them, I have been testing them, 19oz lambswool, the weave is very smooth and dense, zero bobbling, indeed quiet the opposite the cloth is bedding down nicely.

I've never used these people but you'll want the fur to be about 1" long for a collar http://www.fursource.com/sheepskin-m-20.html

Mouton collar fabric? What is that, fake shearling? Do you mean mouton fur?

I think it looks great!

Merry Xmas from the wife and me

Great fit big boy.