Footwear to go with our jackets

[Goel]

I'm looking for horsebutt and have enough CXL to last a lifetime.

 

[Jin431]

These look pretty:
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CROrKKNL1pW/?utm_medium=copy_link

I see they do an H sizing as well!

That looks so beautiful. Is this it for you? It looks a properly nice brown to me. Love it

 

[Pandemic]

That looks so beautiful. Is this it for you? It looks a properly nice brown to me. Love it

They do a 10H and 11H size, so I’m cautiously optimistic (I’m a 10H in RMW) but waiting for them to give me measurements in mm before I get too excited.

 

[Jin431]

They do a 10H and 11H size, so I’m cautiously optimistic (I’m a 10H in RMW) but waiting for them to give me measurements in mm before I get too excited.

I hope it really works out! That's a really medium rich brown color and there's no extended wait time with this company so it's quite nice.

 

[Cornelius]

Why not just get Lofgrens?
https://standardandstrange.com/coll...monkey-boots-black-cxl?variant=37818584072365

...because they only have three sizes in one width left for sale?

 

[Bfd70]

They often do Lofgren restocks two times annually. Not sure if they would with this mode.

 

[edmond]

dude 700 bucks against like how much for jl? and these are using horsebutt jl usong cheap cxl leather

 

[Bfd70]

Well, $850 for lofgrens (which is a lot of $). For the extra $150 you get a known quality factor as opposed to “This is one of the very first make ups I'm putting together for my new brand.” Also, and this is a big deal for me, OTR product. I prefer the ability to order, try on, and ship right back if I don’t like them. I’m sure many people have had outstanding custom footwear experiences. I’m not interested in taking the plunge. As far as leather goes, if you want horsebutt then nothing else will do.

 

[Turnip]

Cap Toes today...

 

[Coriu]

I need some help understanding something. Thanks in advance for your patience with an old man. Many of the shoes/boots I see pictured on TFL look newer and some of the boot styles are quite dressy. I don't see the same emphasis on the worn-in look many prefer in leather jackets. For me, wearing a vintage, beat up leather jacket with boots that say "new/dressy" is an interesting choice. I wear boots with leather jackets, and have an extensive collection, but my guess is that many Loungers would call them "boring."

I see many photos of people wearing very new-looking, rolled up jeans and dressy boots with leather jackets. Is this "the style of today?" I grew up around working class people and lived in work boots much of my life. It was almost a sign of pride to have boots that showed some serious wear..just like our jackets.

 

[Harris HTM]

I need some help understanding something. Thanks in advance for your patience with an old man. Many of the shoes/boots I see pictured on TFL look newer and some of the boot styles are quite dressy. I don't see the same emphasis on the worn-in look many prefer in leather jackets. For me, wearing a vintage, beat up leather jacket with boots that say "new/dressy" is an interesting choice. I wear boots with leather jackets, and have an extensive collection, but my guess is that many Loungers would call them "boring."

I see many photos of people wearing very new-looking, rolled up jeans and dressy boots with leather jackets. Is this "the style of today?" I grew up around working class people and lived in work boots much of my life. It was almost a sign of pride to have boots that showed some serious wear..just like our jackets.

Speaking strictly for me: I'm obsessed with most of my shoes/boots: this means I brush them after every wear and polish/wax them every 15 wears or so, while I always keep them in their dustbags with shoe trees on. I like them to be as "new" and shiny as possible. Having said that I also own a couple of workboots that I actually use for light manual labour or hiking, which I don't mind neglecting their looks.
And I guess I'm the minority here not enjoying "teacore" and other ultra-fast wearing hides.

 

[AeroFan_07]

I need some help understanding something. Thanks in advance for your patience with an old man. Many of the shoes/boots I see pictured on TFL look newer and some of the boot styles are quite dressy. I don't see the same emphasis on the worn-in look many prefer in leather jackets. For me, wearing a vintage, beat up leather jacket with boots that say "new/dressy" is an interesting choice. I wear boots with leather jackets, and have an extensive collection, but my guess is that many Loungers would call them "boring."

I see many photos of people wearing very new-looking, rolled up jeans and dressy boots with leather jackets. Is this "the style of today?" I grew up around working class people and lived in work boots much of my life. It was almost a sign of pride to have boots that showed some serious wear..just like our jackets.

It's not my style, by and large. I grew up on a farm and used boots for work. I still use them for work. However I do have some nicer, "dress boots" but I do not have any polish anymore. The only "treatment" for my boots now is liquid or semi-solid oils (I would call Pecards semi-solid) and not an everyday sort of treatment either.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Like HarrisHTM said, and with proper care, every shoe/boot can last a life time and still looking new. And this is also how I do it too.
My shoe/boot journey began with mostly Italian and French brands with Blake stitching or thinner welts. I loved them except they worn down very fast and either a lot of maintenance were needed or I’d be needing new soles. Either way it was more expensive than I liked. Then I started trying the English brands. I stopped searching maybe 5 years ago and stopped at Trickers. Brogue shoes/boots were actually country work boots hundred years ago but it is perceived as dress shoes today. Funny how that evolved right! Town or country, Trickers are the highest quality/price shoes I encounter so far, meaning almost zero maintenance needed and still looking new.
But all the leather aside, I’m a Vans guy. Grew up wearing them, and am still wearing them. I would wear them with anything, Leather jackets, Tuxedos whatever. The only thing is that they only last about a year or two before the tape falls apart.
Go Vans!

 

[Harris HTM]

Like HarrisHTM said, and with proper care, every shoe/boot can last a life time and still looking new. And this is also how I do it too.
My shoe/boot journey began with mostly Italian and French brands with Blake stitching or thinner welts. I loved them except they worn down very fast and either a lot of maintenance were needed or I’d be needing new soles. Either way it was more expensive than I liked. Then I started trying the English brands. I stopped searching maybe 5 years ago and stopped at Trickers. Brogue shoes/boots were actually country work boots hundred years ago but it is perceived as dress shoes today. Funny how that evolved right! Town or country, Trickers are the highest quality/price shoes I encounter so far, meaning almost zero maintenance needed and still looking new.
But all the leather aside, I’m a Vans guy. Grew up wearing them, and am still wearing them. I would wear them with anything, Leather jackets, Tuxedos whatever. The only thing is that they only last about a year or two before the tape falls apart.
Go Vans!
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I love my Trickers and gosh what a collection you've got there!

 

[Jin431]

I need some help understanding something. Thanks in advance for your patience with an old man. Many of the shoes/boots I see pictured on TFL look newer and some of the boot styles are quite dressy. I don't see the same emphasis on the worn-in look many prefer in leather jackets. For me, wearing a vintage, beat up leather jacket with boots that say "new/dressy" is an interesting choice. I wear boots with leather jackets, and have an extensive collection, but my guess is that many Loungers would call them "boring."

I see many photos of people wearing very new-looking, rolled up jeans and dressy boots with leather jackets. Is this "the style of today?" I grew up around working class people and lived in work boots much of my life. It was almost a sign of pride to have boots that showed some serious wear..just like our jackets.

In my case most my jackets/boots are new so that's why mine look the way they are. I hope to someday get to the point that my leather wear would show character and that worn look by putting time wearing them. It's nice to have these photos so one can see the transformation over time.

Like HarrisHTM said, and with proper care, every shoe/boot can last a life time and still looking new. And this is also how I do it too.
My shoe/boot journey began with mostly Italian and French brands with Blake stitching or thinner welts. I loved them except they worn down very fast and either a lot of maintenance were needed or I’d be needing new soles. Either way it was more expensive than I liked. Then I started trying the English brands. I stopped searching maybe 5 years ago and stopped at Trickers. Brogue shoes/boots were actually country work boots hundred years ago but it is perceived as dress shoes today. Funny how that evolved right! Town or country, Trickers are the highest quality/price shoes I encounter so far, meaning almost zero maintenance needed and still looking new.
But all the leather aside, I’m a Vans guy. Grew up wearing them, and am still wearing them. I would wear them with anything, Leather jackets, Tuxedos whatever. The only thing is that they only last about a year or two before the tape falls apart.
Go Vans!
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Sheesh! That's quite a collection

 

[Coriu]

In my case most my jackets/boots are new so that's why mine look the way they are. I hope to someday get to the point that my leather wear would show character and that worn look by putting time wearing them. It's nice to have these photos so one can see the transformation over time.

Just curious...is there a reason you don't opt for more vintage jackets so you can have "the look" now? With your body type, you have all kinds of options to fit into vintage leather. No need to wait, unless that is part of the master plan. LOL

 

[Coriu]

Like HarrisHTM said, and with proper care, every shoe/boot can last a life time and still looking new. And this is also how I do it too.
My shoe/boot journey began with mostly Italian and French brands with Blake stitching or thinner welts. I loved them except they worn down very fast and either a lot of maintenance were needed or I’d be needing new soles. Either way it was more expensive than I liked. Then I started trying the English brands. I stopped searching maybe 5 years ago and stopped at Trickers. Brogue shoes/boots were actually country work boots hundred years ago but it is perceived as dress shoes today. Funny how that evolved right! Town or country, Trickers are the highest quality/price shoes I encounter so far, meaning almost zero maintenance needed and still looking new.
But all the leather aside, I’m a Vans guy. Grew up wearing them, and am still wearing them. I would wear them with anything, Leather jackets, Tuxedos whatever. The only thing is that they only last about a year or two before the tape falls apart.
Go Vans!
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Sir, one of the shoes on the rack is slightly askew. Please do not let this happen again. We have standards around here, y'know.

 

[Jin431]

@Coriu i don't particularly care about the Patina look but i do have 3 vintage (2 Cal and 1 Vanek) jackets but only 1 has the "real worn look". I would not hesitate to get a vintage cross zip if something I like becomes available. All my vintage jackets came from regular members here in the lounge and will only consider getting another one if they come from members here as well.

The fit with vintage jackets could be hit or miss as well and i don't like moving on jackets as soon as I get it. When the fit is okay there's still always something off with it so I always end up having it altered to fit me better so the price gets more expensive. I also prefer a simple 1 piece back design and most older jackets have half belts so that's a no go for me. Plus I don't personally want to ever deal with rotted leather/needing a new lining/needing hardware replacement/tears/broken seams. I especially don't want to deal with mold/smell with the hard work that comes along cleaning/washing/drying/conditioning the jacket and it is very time consuming.

There's also that notion of making the jacket your own and having it mold to the wearer. Although maybe the biggest factor is I quite like the made to order process (whether boots/jacket) because I can pick and choose what I really want and in that way I can get close to my ideal fit in how I want to feel/look when I wear the garment.

 

[Coriu]

@Coriu i don't particularly care about the Patina look but i do have 3 vintage (2 Cal and 1 Vanek) jackets but only 1 has the "real worn look". I would not hesitate to get a vintage cross zip if something I like becomes available. All my vintage jackets came from regular members here in the lounge and will only consider getting another one if they come from members here as well.

The fit with vintage jackets could be hit or miss as well and i don't like moving on jackets as soon as I get it. When the fit is okay there's still always something off with it so I always end up having it altered to fit me better so the price gets more expensive. I also prefer a simple 1 piece back design and most older jackets have half belts so that's a no go for me. Plus I don't personally want to ever deal with rotted leather/needing a new lining/needing hardware replacement/tears/broken seams. I especially don't want to deal with mold/smell with the hard work that comes along cleaning/washing/drying/conditioning the jacket and it is very time consuming.

There's also that notion of making the jacket your own and having it mold to the wearer. Although maybe the biggest factor is I quite like the made to order process (whether boots/jacket) because I can pick and choose what I really want and in that way I can get close to my ideal fit in how I want to feel/look when I wear the garment.

Thank you for the response. I enjoy learning how others approach the hobby. In a way, there's a parallel with homes. Some folks like designing and building new homes, others enjoy buying existing homes and remodeling. Both approaches can be rewarding. And both can end up costing one more than they initially budgeted to spend.

 

[Goel]

Waiting to hear back about some options for that MK boot. Also here's the horsebutt Dehner Tankers I had made.

I realize I should have sized them for my thickest pair of socks, but I had them stretched and they're pretty good now. Definitely glad I go these over the Eastman ones, just look at how thick the straps are.