Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

[Drzdave58]

Well, yeah, in as much that they're both Harness boots but Sancho isn't made in the USA nor is it nearly as refined as those I posted.
I would guess earlier Frye or some HD model but I'd like to be sure before buying them.

If they were Frye there would be a stamp on the heel no?

 

[Marvin Berry]

Well, yeah, in as much that they're both Harness boots but Sancho isn't made in the USA nor is it nearly as refined as those I posted.
I would guess earlier Frye or some HD model but I'd like to be sure before buying them.

I agree, I've been adding to my Frye collection recently, and those look like Fryes to me, especially the writing on the leather inside the top.

 

[Bfd70]

^ chucks cousin?

 

[Bfd70]

Took delivery of a pair of Frye john addison engineers. They don’t work for my feet but i think they were a good boot for the money.

 

[Bfd70]

Anyone own Zerrows or Addict boots?

 

[Bfd70]

Finally found engineers that work with my low volume feet!
5th times a charm.
Nice horse hide with good color depth. Comfortable insole.
10” height.
Very narrow shaft. I wear straight cut denim but these would likely work well with tapered pants.
photo skills are bad so i screen grabbed.

https://butterscotchlb.com/products/addict-clothes-horsehide-engineer-boot-brown

 

[Bfd70]

Anyone with MR lou size 9-10 anble to measure the shaft circumferance at the top with the strap cinched such that the boot gussets meet?
just curious. My new addict are really narrow (which is great for me). I know lou is supposed to be narrow as well.

 

[Angel]

35cm = 13,78inch
Size 10

Cheers!

 

[Boyo]

The Flat Head “Shorty” engineers in HH…

I’ve had these for at least a year, hands down the toughest break in yet….

 

[Bfd70]

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35cm = 13,78inch
Size 10

Cheers!

Thanks! Attractions 9.5 coming in at 34 and 13.5 so it seems pretty much the same. As a skinny calf guy i appreciate what the narrow shaft does for fit.

 

[Bfd70]

The Flat Head “Shorty” engineers in HH…
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I’ve had these for at least a year, hands down the toughest break in yet….

I like those. How is the instep fit? What is tough? Stiff leather/midsole?

 

[Boyo]

I like those. How is the instep fit? What is tough? Stiff leather/midsole?

I would say the instep area is ( at least when new) very tight. I had continued difficulty in getting my foot past the heel counter/shaft.. and in general the leather was really stiff.

I had to break down and buy this monster to make-em comfortable...

better pic of The shorter shaft

 

[Edward]

The Flat Head “Shorty” engineers in HH…
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I’ve had these for at least a year, hands down the toughest break in yet….

nice. I have a pair of Chippewas with a similarly low shaft (I think they might even be notionally women's boots, as they are fractionally narrower in fit than my full height ones). It's a nice alternative to a full length boot sometimes. Especially in the Summer when it's wet and the leather boot is a plus, but the shorter shaft up the trews makes all the difference in the lower leg not getting too clammy. I've always got half an eye on the idea of a sorter pair like his with a backzip for convenience at airports. (In Summer I always fly in penny loafers, but those have their limits in the coldest months.)

 

[AHP91]

Does anyone own a pair of the Chippewa by Real Mccoys horsehide boots? There's a pair I'm looking at that might be my size, not entirely sure how they run.

 

[Mich486]

Managed to put my hands on a pair of these:

OldJoe FW23 black HB (basically shorter shaft and soft toe compared to FW19)

 

[Edward]

Anyone have any experience with Loblan harness boots - the 295 model? I've received a pair in the post, not sure if I should return for a size up. Once on they seem to be a decent foot-fit, but they're tricky to get on, and I had a real struggle to taken them off myself. My short Chips were like this tile they broke in ,so not sure if this is just a break-in thing or I need to size up? Don't want to leave it too long so I can still exchange if possible...

 

[AHP91]

I did not want to contaminate the threads with the super fancy shoes, so this is close enough. I like old stuff, getting more info on these boots from west coast motorcycle country. Seller seems good, says they’re in good condition.

 

[andyone]

Role club 1940 Engineer boot in the snow. Not its natural environment. A bit cold - still great

 

[AHP91]

I’ve won an auction out of Japan for a pair of 1940s Montgomery ward engineer boots. I paid up for them, but they suited me and these are hard to find. Fingers crossed that they are comfortable.

 

[Observe]

I’ve won an auction out of Japan for a pair of 1940s Montgomery ward engineer boots. I paid up for them, but they suited me and these are hard to find. Fingers crossed that they are comfortable.
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They look cool. I wish you could get more engineer boots with block heels. I find there's been an oversaturation of woodsman heels in the vintage style footwear scene lately, and it's soured me on them a bit. Seeing tall curved heels on derby style shoes etc. Really stupid!