Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

[DogFacePonySoldier]

Yes! Wearing them right now (waiting for my wife to come out of routine surgery). The fit is perfect (this is my second pair from them so I was fairly confident on that). The Maryam horse is lovely. I think it will roll and patina beautifully, though it will be a while before I put that many miles on them at this rate.


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I got interested 3-5 years in boots, it’s interesting to see Briselback really honing in on their style during that time.

I bought too much to soon and if I have a choice my next pair it will be either clinch or equivalent Gary’s or Jodiphurs prefer black Maryam.

My shinki pair JF and papa nui hat to match. Older vs patina creeping recent

 

[TacoBael]

I was lucky enough to acquire a pair of green Clinch Engineers from the last drop at Standard and Strange, and by god are they magnificent. These rolls formed after about 2 hours of wear. Forgive the record player boot stand.

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[AeroFan_07]

I was lucky enough to acquire a pair of green Clinch Engineers from the last drop at Standard and Strange, and by god are they magnificent. These rolls formed after about 2 hours of wear. Forgive the record player boot stand.
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Those are fantastic. Almost too perfect! I don't know if I could even bring myself to actually wear these as they are so nice! Enjoy them!

 

[Trouser Bark]

http://[URL]https://www.chippewa--boots.com/engineer-boots-steel-toeblack-chippewa-p-29.html

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Is this legit? Seems in the 'too good to be true' camp, though I seem to remember Chippewa were supposed to be ending production of their shorter boots, so could bed a clear-out of end of line?

I don't currently have a need for another pair of black EBs, but I know Chipps fit my foot well, and at this sort of reduction....

A quick whois.com search indicates that the real Chippewa boot site at www.chippewaboots.com has registrar info as follows:
Registrar:
GoDaddy.com, LLC

This site you're asking about, www.chippewa--boots.com is registered as follows:
Registrar:
Xiamen 35.com Information Co., Ltd.

I'd be willing to wager heavily that the double hyphen address is a snake operation. Almost the entire line of Chippewa boots on their site is shown at 63% off.

 

[AeroFan_07]

A quick whois.com search indicates that the real Chippewa boot site at www.chippewaboots.com has registrar info as follows:
Registrar:
GoDaddy.com, LLC

This site you're asking about, www.chippewa--boots.com is registered as follows:
Registrar:
Xiamen 35.com Information Co., Ltd.

I'd be willing to wager heavily that the double hyphen address is a snake operation. Almost the entire line of Chippewa boots on their site is shown at 63% off.

Great Catch!

 

[Edward]

A quick whois.com search indicates that the real Chippewa boot site at www.chippewaboots.com has registrar info as follows:
Registrar:
GoDaddy.com, LLC

This site you're asking about, www.chippewa--boots.com is registered as follows:
Registrar:
Xiamen 35.com Information Co., Ltd.

I'd be willing to wager heavily that the double hyphen address is a snake operation. Almost the entire line of Chippewa boots on their site is shown at 63% off.

Thanks, yes - red flag stuff. I somehow missed (think I was o my phone) the double-dash, just saw one. Didn't think to try Whois.com - that's a useful recommendation. I usualyl don't get caught out by these, but every once in a while there's a clone site that's just good enough for me to second guess. I wish there was more that could be done to take them down.

 

[DogFacePonySoldier]

I was lucky enough to acquire a pair of green Clinch Engineers from the last drop at Standard and Strange, and by god are they magnificent. These rolls formed after about 2 hours of wear. Forgive the record player boot stand.
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I try not to like Clinch cause of the price but they do make some grail pieces.

 

[justjogoh]

Hello! I'm new to Fedora Lounge and also new to the world of Engineer boots. I've been going down a rabbit hole with John Lofgren, Attractions, Addict, Wesco, Whites, etc.

Mostly been trying out Attractions and had such a hard time getting my hands on Lot. 444. What are some of your favourite brands out there?

and also what would you recommend for someone who seems to be a width 10D on the Brannock but a Heel (ball to ankle?) that is extremely skinny. It seems like this fact prevents me from getting a good heel lock in for any laceless boot, even the Addict CL narrow model

 

[AeroFan_07]

Hello and welcome to FL.

Instead of starting new threads, I encourage you to search around (use the function) as there is a 278+ page thread on this topic, linked below.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/engineer-boots-harness-boots.43530/page-278

 

[justjogoh]

Hello and welcome to FL.

Instead of starting new threads, I encourage you to search around (use the function) as there is a 278+ page thread on this topic, linked below.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/engineer-boots-harness-boots.43530/page-278

Ah thank you. I'll take a look!

 

[marker2037]

I’m a 10D and the Lofgrens by far have the best heel grip I own. I sized down to 9D in them and that should probably work for you too, seems we have similar feet.

The Wesco Mr Lou’s and Whites have the most heel slip. I want to try Addicts soon, but don’t have much desire to own the Attractions. Briselblack is also a favorite of mine, probably second after Lofgrens.

Good luck in your search and research.

 

[barnabus]

Hello and welcome to FL.

Instead of starting new threads, I encourage you to search around (use the function) as there is a 278+ page thread on this topic, linked below.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/engineer-boots-harness-boots.43530/page-278

Feels ripe for a merge, maybe.

@Edward

@Peacoat

 

[Jralvarado]

A bit of a long shot but I’m looking to trade a pair of Green OD Clinch Engineer Boots from the recent S&S drop.
I have a size 11US (Clinch 12) and I’m looking for a 10.5US (Clinch 11h).

 

[Trouser Bark]

what would you recommend for someone who seems to be a width 10D on the Brannock but a Heel (ball to ankle?) that is extremely skinny. It seems like this fact prevents me from getting a good heel lock in for any laceless boot, even the Addict CL narrow model

Once you reach a certain standard there's little difference in price between a stock boot and a fully custom boot aside from time.

As an example, if you were to look at the Wesco Boot side you'd see that they catalog several different boot types that are standards for them and you can either buy directly from them or pick up the identical boot on Amazon from one of Wesco's dealers for less... but not that much less. So if you consider Wesco's retail pricing to be the benchmark then also consider that a fully custom boot made to order and specifically made to fit you is not significantly more if any at all (as long as you supply the measurements yourself).

Why don't more people do just that? Good question. For one, I would imagine that not that many know a fully custom boot isn't a big difference cost wise and I'd also guess that the typical customer doesn't want to wait a year or more for their boot order to arrive.

I logged onto the Wesco site this morning and watched their custom boot vid but I see that it's been taken down this afternoon. Check it out once reloaded and you'll see that it's neither difficult nor is it much more expensive to have a pair made just for your feet.

 

[justjogoh]

Wescos are among the best made. They are VERY pricy, but you get what you pay for. All made in the USA.

Chippewas are a great boot, especially for the money. They have begun to contract overseas for some of their boots, so make sure you get a pair that is made in the USA...they are much better quality.

Also look at Frye 8R and 12R. Again, make sure you're getting the USA made, because they're better quality.

I hate it when there's a difference in where it was made, even tho it's sold at the same price and listed as the same product

 

[justjogoh]

Once you reach a certain standard there's little difference in price between a stock boot and a fully custom boot aside from time.

As an example, if you were to look at the Wesco Boot side you'd see that they catalog several different boot types that are standards for them and you can either buy directly from them or pick up the identical boot on Amazon from one of Wesco's dealers for less... but not that much less. So if you consider Wesco's retail pricing to be the benchmark then also consider that a fully custom boot made to order and specifically made to fit you is not significantly more if any at all (as long as you supply the measurements yourself).

Why don't more people do just that? Good question. For one, I would imagine that not that many know a fully custom boot isn't a big difference cost wise and I'd also guess that the typical customer doesn't want to wait a year or more for their boot order to arrive.

I logged onto the Wesco site this morning and watched their custom boot vid but I see that it's been taken down this afternoon. Check it out once reloaded and you'll see that it's neither difficult nor is it much more expensive to have a pair made just for your feet.

oh Interesting, as someone who measures a width E on Nicks measurements, but also fall under B for a heel/ankle measurement, most pull on boots are way to roomy around my ankles for it to be secure.

Maybe I can consider a made to measure

 

[Trouser Bark]

oh Interesting, as someone who measures a width E on Nicks measurements, but also fall under B for a heel/ankle measurement, most pull on boots are way to roomy around my ankles for it to be secure.

Maybe I can consider a made to measure

Absolutely!

 

[justjogoh]

I’m a 10D and the Lofgrens by far have the best heel grip I own. I sized down to 9D in them and that should probably work for you too, seems we have similar feet.

The Wesco Mr Lou’s and Whites have the most heel slip. I want to try Addicts soon, but don’t have much desire to own the Attractions. Briselblack is also a favorite of mine, probably second after Lofgrens.

Good luck in your search and research.

I'm surprised that you can size down a full size.

I'm a 10D heel to ball and sizing down by 0.5 already puts the ball in the perfect spot (widest part) of attractions boots. Does this mean Lofgrens run really long?

 

[Edward]

Once you reach a certain standard there's little difference in price between a stock boot and a fully custom boot aside from time.

As an example, if you were to look at the Wesco Boot side you'd see that they catalog several different boot types that are standards for them and you can either buy directly from them or pick up the identical boot on Amazon from one of Wesco's dealers for less... but not that much less. So if you consider Wesco's retail pricing to be the benchmark then also consider that a fully custom boot made to order and specifically made to fit you is not significantly more if any at all (as long as you supply the measurements yourself).

Why don't more people do just that? Good question. For one, I would imagine that not that many know a fully custom boot isn't a big difference cost wise and I'd also guess that the typical customer doesn't want to wait a year or more for their boot order to arrive.

I logged onto the Wesco site this morning and watched their custom boot vid but I see that it's been taken down this afternoon. Check it out once reloaded and you'll see that it's neither difficult nor is it much more expensive to have a pair made just for your feet.

Wait time is definitely part of it; I suspect those of us who would consider waiting for a pair of shoes to be made vs buying some off the rack are in a minority.

Course, some folks also have the good fortune to have found a boot they're happy with qualitatively and that is a good fit OTR. I can't imagine any custom boot fitting my foot better than my Red Wing 2268s do... The attraction of custom for me beyond that would be more about something else that isn't available otr - like red stitching on a black boot. Grr.

 

[Trouser Bark]

You're wondering...

If I buy a brand spanking new pair of Wesco engineer or harness boots what will the break in experience be like?

I'm roughly a week in on a brand new pair of 14" Wesco harness boots and this is what you might or might not encounter:

- Calves cramping when you go to remove the boot in the evening. It's a thick heel stack and works your leg a little differently than some of the other shoes you may be used to.

- The break-in is better (for me) once I remove the insole. It's a 7oz leather w/ a liner and that doesn't have a lot of give right out of the box.

- Condition the boots w/ bee oil once you get them. Use the entire tube that comes w/ the boots (it's roughly the same length and circumference as your thumb). Slather that on and in a hour or so the boots will have sucked it up.

- Wear them every day for the first 30 days. If you've got some kind of evil foot ***** action going on you may want to reconsider but your feet don't benefit from a protracted break in, nor do your boots.

- If you bought your boots w/ the Vibram # 100 sole note that driving will be a little different for a while, particularly if you are driving a manual trans car or truck.

- That big boot w/ a Vibram 100 may also make you rethink ingress and egress from the vehicle.