30's~40's Work Boots

Pinesiw · May 30, 2013

Vintage ankle boots in brown I would imagine to be tough to get a hold of, especially in a 13, the iron rangers im wearing are close to the style I want. I choose to go modern and affordable until im able to get something more to my liking, id love a pair of julians or even whites. Im hoping to find a deal on a pair of the gentleman travelers, for the same reason you mentioned, lower ankle. I hope you find a pair of what your looking for highway blues.

bretron · May 30, 2013

Am trying to decide on which pair of the following workboots to go with:
high end= viberg 2030 last brogue cap toe service boots, Alden barrie last punch cap toes (like the ones jcrew sells)
Med price= oak street bootmakers cap toe trench boots
Low price= WWII Impressions boondockers

I can literally get both the boondockers and the osb trench boots for less than the price of one pair of Vibergs, but the Vibergs are effing amazing, so I dunno...

I have a pair of Whites so I've ruled those out; if you can think of any others that have a lower profile, dress toe I'm interested to hear about em

Any thoughts?

And if anyone is thinking of parting with some 10Ds, pls keep me in mind

Boots and leather jackets are like a sickness for me!

highway66blues · May 30, 2013

Yup, that's me ,too,pinesiw.
I chose the modern but leanin' toward a "period"
or maybe just more affordable,until i get what i want or at least find it

http://www.amazon.com/Delli-Aldo-Mi...r=1-2-catcorr&keywords=aldo+brown+ankle+boots

Those are what i got until a next more suitable pair
They are o.k. 'cept for the modern debossing on the outter ankle

Pinesiw · May 30, 2013

If I had the funds julians would be my first pick, if not, second pick would be whites, if I already had a pair of whites then viberg would be my third way to go. The pics ive seen after a pair of vibergs have been well worn, pure beauty.

Thats my two cents bretron
My last share of pics are a pair of 10's that I dont even fit, I just thought they were too nice to pass up. Anyway if anybody would be willing to take em off my hands id be glad to let them go bretron

Pinesiw · May 30, 2013

highway66blues said:
Yup, that's me ,too,pinesiw.
I chose the modern but leanin' toward a "period"
or maybe just more affordable,until i get what i want or at least find it

http://www.amazon.com/Delli-Aldo-Mi...r=1-2-catcorr&keywords=aldo+brown+ankle+boots

Those are what i got until a next more suitable pair
They are o.k. 'cept for the modern debossing on the outter ankle

You have those pair already? Ive went with a pair of pu leather boots before with rubber sole, didnt last very long but your boots are a good start for the price highway

Pinesiw · May 30, 2013

BTW bret those oak street trench boots are nice but are close in price range to the red wing GT's and alden indy's, what are your thoughts on those two boots?

bretron · May 30, 2013

Pinesiw said:
If I had the funds julians would be my first pick, if not, second pick would be whites, if I already had a pair of whites then viberg would be my third way to go. The pics ive seen after a pair of vibergs have been well worn, pure beauty.

Thats my two cents bretron
My last share of pics are a pair of 10's that I dont even fit, I just thought they were too nice to pass up. Anyway if anybody would be willing to take em off my hands id be glad to let them go bretron

Pinesiw, those cap toe are beautiful! Pm on its way

Juliens look amazing! Maybe if i could get a sample or old stock pair (or similar) i could consider em, but otherwise theyre way out of my league pricepoint wise. I was quoted $1200 of a pair of these, with a cap toe (in shell, but regardless crazy expensive)

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bretron · May 30, 2013

Pinesiw said:
BTW bret those oak street trench boots are nice but are close in price range to the red wing GT's and alden indy's, what are your thoughts on those two boots?

Pinesiw, love Indy's but am more in the market for a plain or captoe boot. Btw- there's a pair in size 10 (so fit like a 10.5) on the bay right now for a practical bargain, item number 121118709458.

I can vouch for the quality of the OSBs, having owned a pair of the christy soled trail oxfords (http://oakstreetbootmakers.com/navy-vibram-sole-trail-oxford). There's a good argument to be had that these are as well crafted as Alden's and Whites. And reportedly they'll be doing future runs in some rare shell (natural, cigar perhaps).

Fletch · May 30, 2013

That kind of simplicity in design is VERY expensive today. The typical boot buyer needs function, yes, but wants a high tech look that shows modern materials and construction. A design like this doesn't look functional to him, or even comfortable. So it goes!

highway66blues · May 30, 2013

Originally Posted by highway66blues

Yup, that's me ,too,pinesiw.
I chose the modern but leanin' toward a "period"
or maybe just more affordable,until i get what i want or at least find it

http://www.amazon.com/Delli-Aldo-Mil...wn+ankle+boots

Those are what i got until a next more suitable pair
They are o.k. 'cept for the modern debossing on the outter ankle
You have those pair already? Ive went with a pair of pu leather boots before with rubber sole, didnt last very long but your boots are a good start for the price highway
Yup. For about a yr now,& yeah, I beat the helloutta 'em. They do indeed wear fast. The price & the look is what sold me..'cept for the debossed logo=Hate that

Pinesiw · May 30, 2013

So youre wearing a modern boot in a 13, have you ever tried on a red wing boot highway?
With most modern footwear im usually a 12 and a 13 in runners, but with any of the red wing boots I wear a size 11 perfect fit.

highway66blues · May 31, 2013

yup, its a modern but as close to what i want...for now
yup, a 13.
Redwing ? Nope, haven't tried.
RedWing store for me is a bit outta the way (distance) & may very well be $-wise as well.

Pinesiw · May 31, 2013

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-60s-Sup...4709269?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item27d30f2395

highway66blues · May 31, 2013

right along them lines
but not fer $300

I'm always lookin'...never know what's around the next corner

kowalski · Nov 21, 2014

jimmer_5 · Apr 23, 2015

Not sure if this is he thread for this, but here goes: Well, I finally broke down and got a pair of Iron Rangers. I love these boots, but never cared for the rubber sole/ heel and the soft leather uppers. Then the other day I was cruising eBay and came across these - they were an exclusive build for JCrew, and it's like they asked me what I didn't like about the Iron Ranger and changed it accordingly. Thick, stiff tan leather, leather soles with rubber half soles, and even stacked leather heels with Vibram rubber heel caps. When the time comes for a resole, I will have a double midsole added, and these should be even better. I even got 'em for a good price. The first and fourth images show he most accurate color:

Duck · Apr 23, 2015

Best looking IRs ever!!

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Ernest P Shackleton · Apr 23, 2015

Greencanoes said:
Australian military boots from the WWII-era until the late 1960s and the advent of the high-leg GP (General Purpose) boots, were known officially as "ABs" which of course is an acronym for "Ankle Boot".

Those are sharp.

art89b · May 13, 2015

aren't they super nice? i was so happy when my girlfriend brought me a pair of brick settlers too. I have a pair of the 8115 and the leather on the settlers is a lot thicker. are these 12-13? they almost look like mine I wear a 13. they look great.

jimmer_5 · May 13, 2015

art89b said:
aren't they super nice? i was so happy when my girlfriend brought me a pair of brick settlers too. I have a pair of the 8115 and the leather on the settlers is a lot thicker. are these 12-13? they almost look like mine I wear a 13. they look great.

Art, I am really happy with mine - I normally wear a size 13 but these are a size 12 and they fit me perfectly. They are breaking in really gracefully, and I love the thicker, stiffer leather. I also love the color. Like I said, it's like Red Wing asked what my perfect Iron Ranger would be and made it for me.

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