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Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

Bushman

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Very nice boots, I especially the first and last ones. What brands/models are these?

I recognize the first as a pair of Corcoran jump boots, as I wear the same for work myself (love the Munson last, as the ball of my foot is wider than most Americans, it seems). The pair pictured here appear to have had the rather ugly painted finish stripped off. #2 are L.L. Bean hunters' boots, but #3 & 4 are a mystery to me.
Yeah, I refinished the jump boots. The finish on the stock ones were just too plasticky for me.

3 and 4 are both Carolina Logger sub-zeros, though different years. #3 are 90s era without safety toe, and #4 are 70s era with the steel toe, so I can wear them at work.
 

tackleberry

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William Lennon 78 pattern boots without the steel toe. These were purchased from a third party seller in the UK and landed on my doorstep in the Interior of BC in five days! They were treated to two applications of Saphir Renovateur and then polished with dark brown Lincoln Stain Wax. I've worn them for one day at work with no adverse effects. I sense that the break-in will take time with these but it will be well worth the effort
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Davy Crockett

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Congratulations on the new William Lennons , they make fantastic boots , they are the toughest boots I have owned, (feel as though they were hewn from rock), you are right they do take some breaking in , but will eventually mould to your foot, and they look fantastic.
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tackleberry

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Thanks. I have been somewhat obsessed with William Lennon boots for some time and I have a pair of modified 107 Field boots on order but I wanted to try some to "scratch the itch". I am really pleased with them. In these days of fast, throw away fashion it is really neat to run across a company that still does things the old way and takes pride in their history.
 
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Picked up these Wolverines earlier this week. I'd been eyeing some similar looking Red Wings, but I found these on sale for about a third of the price. It's been my experience in the past that Wolverine doesn't necessarily make the most durable boots, but every pair I've had definitely rank among the most comfortable, and this pair is no exception. If I decide I'm really all about the style, I may go with the Red Wings later on.
 

Tilli

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Thanks. I have been somewhat obsessed with William Lennon boots for some time and I have a pair of modified 107 Field boots on order but I wanted to try some to "scratch the itch". I am really pleased with them. In these days of fast, throw away fashion it is really neat to run across a company that still does things the old way and takes pride in their history
luckily I shot a pair of William Lennon Derby boots on the bay over here in Germany a couple of weeks back. Man, these beauties blow me away in terms of value for money and their fit / comfortability. I took them to Iceland for a week at around minus 15 C. With a pair of thick woolen socks they keep warm and comfortable despite 15 km walking every single day, main street or single path hiking. Looking forward to the years to come with these beauties
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tackleberry

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luckily I shot a pair of William Lennon Derby boots on the bay over here in Germany a couple of weeks back. Man, these beauties blow me away in terms of value for money and their fit / comfortability. I took them to Iceland for a week at around minus 15 C. With a pair of thick woolen socks they keep warm and comfortable despite 15 km walking every single day, main street or single path hiking. Looking forward to the years to come with these beauties View attachment 501501
Nice picture! I visited Iceland for a day about 30 years ago. It was Boxing Day and we flew out of Birmingham in the UK. Reykjavik has to be the cleanest city on Earth.
 

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