30's~40's Work Boots

[BellyTank]

Are you sure that wouldn't dress it "down" a little...

Semi-work?


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[Doublegun]

Are you sure that wouldn't dress it "down" a little...

Semi-work?

I guss I thought it would add a little "flair"? to the boot. What do you think?

 

[mattfink]

I called Baker earlier this summer and there are options available in terms of leather and finish. If/when I order a pair I am going to request a capped toe - just to dress up the shoe a little.

I think you can get the capped toe on the Bounty Hunter but not on the Semi-Dress? At least these are the options when ordering on their site.

 

[BellyTank]

I guss I thought it would add a little "flair"? to the boot. What do you think?

I think it would look fine but I think they have it looking pretty good already.
Maybe the ultimate custom touch is your choice of hide- they have a good few options, which would really change the look.


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[Doublegun]

I think you can get the capped toe on the Bounty Hunter but not on the Semi-Dress? At least these are the options when ordering on their site.

You can get a capped toe on the Semi-Dress from Whites but you can't get the Traveler from Whites, only Bakers. The Traveler is made for Baker by Whites and is available only through Baker.

 

[mattfink]

I called Baker earlier this summer and there are options available in terms of leather and finish. If/when I order a pair I am going to request a capped toe - just to dress up the shoe a little.

The Travelers look great! I really like the blocked heel vs. the normal White's heel.

 

[flat-top]

Hmmm.....I think this may be what I've been looking for...
http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=1937&bc=no

 

[Feraud]

That's classic.

 

[mattfink]

Hmmm.....I think this may be what I've been looking for...
http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=1937&bc=no

Man, haven't been on WPG for a while...new site looks great!

 

[MrBern]

what do you guys think of these stacy adams ankle shoes?

Hey, I have those.
Bought on a whim from a dealer friend, they are fun for dances & no more. The soft leather is comfortable, but the soles arent hardy at all.
My quick fix was to have the shoeguy put a Vibram covering after one wear.
But all in all, theyre a fun shoe to wear to a `20s dance.

 

[mattfink]

I wouldn't categorize the Stacy Adams as "work boots"...more like you describe as "ankle shoes".

 

[Doublegun]

I wouldn't categorize the Stacy Adams as "work boots"...more like you describe as "ankle shoes".

I was thinking the same thing but I suppose it depends on the kind of "work" one does.

For me the Traveler is probably the closest to what I am looking for. I would like to see the "Darby" from Wolverine but if they are like the 1,000 mile boot I am sure that I'll be disappointed.

 

[Mysterious Mose]

Some more non-work Stacy A. boots, but I bet they look really fancy under a pair of denim coveralls. Shame about the zipper.

 

[mattfink]

Some more non-work Stacy A. boots, but I bet they look really fancy under a pair of denim coveralls. Shame about the zipper.

I think you'd look like a farmer going to church! LOL!!!

 

[Mysterious Mose]

Hey, I'm dutch.

 

[mattfink]

Hey, I'm dutch.

Awww, he's got on a pair of loafers!

 

[Doublegun]

Regarding a capped toe on the Baker Traveler, you tell me what you think:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=44337&highlight=Bakers

 

[Mysterious Mose]

It's in the air!

From Dapper's:

supposedly made by these guys:www.craftbank.net

 

[BellyTank]

Still got zips, though...


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[Mysterious Mose]

Yeah, real shame. Might as well use phoney buttons and velcro. Lazy modern people, you can find these old buttonhooks everywhere. On the positive side, they look a lot sturdier than the Stacy's.