Footwear to go with our jackets

[Kfz]

I own 1 pair boots, planning on 2 the most. And 2 leather jackets . I m a minimalist. And kept this concept through out my personal belongings

 

[Psant25]

Just saw this on Instagram whites Boots finally coming out with a stitchdown MP boot on the 5050 last. I’ve been waiting for this one. Available February 1. I might have to snag a pair however I have three custom boot orders in the works two with Nicks one with William Lennon… Should be a somewhat cleaner stitch around the toe and not hand-welted so lower price point, quicker production, etc. the MP last i found too narrow in D width i had two pair. Might have to try this new last.

Below is the handwelted boots the turned out leather is somewhat bumpy and the machine stitch visible is not always very nice and clean looking fyi

 

[cbez]

Whites have just gotten so expensive. I bought my Maryam bh for $600 new a few years ago. Saw a final few pair recently that was $900+??

There are sooo many nice used pairs out there.

 

[Psant25]

Whites have just gotten so expensive. I bought my Maryam bh for $600 new a few years ago. Saw a final few pair recently that was $900+??

There are sooo many nice used pairs out there.

I hear ya man. I had them send me a copy of my old orders last week. I bought a pair of farmer ranches from them 2016 cost about 450 new if I recall correctly.

 

[Harris HTM]

Sendra's combined with a full leather Shackleton and a 5-star D-pocket

 

[AeroFan_07]

Anyone ever tried Flyland boots & shoes? Picked up a brand new pair of size 12's just like the ones in the link below. Line with leather, they are comfortable & lightweight. Good kick-around pair of boots. Since I am usually a Whites/Nicks person these are the end-opposite, so the feel like house slippers - which very well may be their role. My cost was around $12 for them.

https://us.shein.com/FLYLAND-Men-s-...382-cat-6991.html?main_attr=27_112&mallCode=1

 

[Tom71]

So, this is the newest addition to the family: BRIGHT SHOEMAKERS Engineers in Rough out/reverse Rough out combination.

I was looking for a second pair of Engineers for a while now, but never found any that fitted the way I liked. I have a pair of Mr Lou‘s that are just perfect in every aspect, so that is my benchmark.

BRIGHT are out of Copenhagen (boots manufactured in Spain), so that’s a nice alternative to a niche dominated by US-American and Japanese makers. Saves us EU-Europeans the annoying upcharge for VAT/duties too.

Fit is ok, after returning and exchanging for one size up. Instep and heelbox are super narrow, while toebox is pretty generous. I have a bit of heelslip, but nothing to worry about once break in happens. Boots feel roomy, so maybe a thin insole may be in order In the long run.

Very happy so far, and glad to support a tiny start-up (well, sort of). At EUR 485 for the standard Engineer (this one’s a special run and a bit pricier) one hell of a price for something with a high degree of manual labour.

Colour comes across pretty accurate. In outdoor light, boots are a bit more orange, but not to the extent pictured on the website.

 

[Tom71]

So, this is the newest addition to the family: BRIGHT SHOEMAKERS Engineers in Rough out/reverse Rough out combination.

I was looking for a second pair of Engineers for a while now, but never found any that fitted the way I liked. I have a pair of Mr Lou‘s that are just perfect in every aspect, so that is my benchmark.

BRIGHT are out of Copenhagen (boots manufactured in Spain), so that’s a nice alternative to a niche dominated by US-American and Japanese makers. Saves us EU-Europeans the annoying upcharge for VAT/duties too.

Fit is ok, after returning and exchanging for one size up. Instep and heelbox are super narrow, while toebox is pretty generous. I have a bit of heelslip, but nothing to worry about once break in happens. Boots feel roomy, so maybe a thin insole may be in order In the long run.

Very happy so far, and glad to support a tiny start-up (well, sort of). At EUR 485 for the standard Engineer (this one’s a special run and a bit pricier) one hell of a price for something with a high degree of manual labour.

Colour comes across pretty accurate. In outdoor light, boots are a bit more orange, but not to the extent pictured on the website.

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I should add that @Marc mndt has done a much more thorough review of his BRIGHT Engineers in December under a separate thread, so please do have a look for a deep dive.

 

[ABCD]

So, this is the newest addition to the family: BRIGHT SHOEMAKERS Engineers in Rough out/reverse Rough out combination.

I was looking for a second pair of Engineers for a while now, but never found any that fitted the way I liked. I have a pair of Mr Lou‘s that are just perfect in every aspect, so that is my benchmark.

BRIGHT are out of Copenhagen (boots manufactured in Spain), so that’s a nice alternative to a niche dominated by US-American and Japanese makers. Saves us EU-Europeans the annoying upcharge for VAT/duties too.

Fit is ok, after returning and exchanging for one size up. Instep and heelbox are super narrow, while toebox is pretty generous. I have a bit of heelslip, but nothing to worry about once break in happens. Boots feel roomy, so maybe a thin insole may be in order In the long run.

Very happy so far, and glad to support a tiny start-up (well, sort of). At EUR 485 for the standard Engineer (this one’s a special run and a bit pricier) one hell of a price for something with a high degree of manual labour.

Colour comes across pretty accurate. In outdoor light, boots are a bit more orange, but not to the extent pictured on the website.

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I love the roughout / smoothout combo. Some nice graining going on already on those shafts. Imagine how they'll look with some patina on them. (My Bright engineers picked up patina fairly quickly).

 

[Bfd70]

New Addict engineers.
light weight and comfortable.

 

[Harris HTM]

Alden cap toe boots, no8 shell cordovan.

 

[Bfd70]

Day 4. Charging hard into the break in with a 2.5 hour hike. Yes i have bandaids on my heels.

 

[cbez]

I must have a very generic and blessed foot shape. Never had break in struggles unless I dramatically missized.

 

[Bfd70]

I’d probably describe mine as cursed

 

[Fonzie]

Day 4. Charging hard into the break in with a 2.5 hour hike. Yes i have bandaids on my heels.
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Stunning boots, what are these?
I have missed it if already mentioned.

 

[Bfd70]

Stunning boots, what are these?
I have missed it if already mentioned.

Addict
5th attempt at engineers. They all had too generous an instep. These with the low toe profile, lower than average instep, and what i suspect is the narrowest shaft in the game combine to work for me

 

[Tom71]

Addict
5th attempt at engineers. They all had too generous an instep. These with the low toe profile, lower than average instep, and what i suspect is the narrowest shaft in the game combine to work for me

Great boots, and happy that your search is over.
I am the opposite. A lot of Engineers I tried were too narrow for me. John Lofgren is an example.

 

[andyone]

Great boots, and happy that your search is over.
I am the opposite. A lot of Engineers I tried were too narrow for me. John Lofgren is an example.

I had the same problem. If you are still looking for a fitting Engineer, maybe Keystone could fit. I have one Keystone and it solved my "problem".

 

[Tom71]

I had the same problem. If you are still looking for a fitting Engineer, maybe Keystone could fit. I have one Keystone and it solved my "problem

I will certainly have a look at Keystone. Thanks much!

I recently bought a pair from BRIGHT SHOEMAKERS (mini review in this thread a few posts back), so I am good now.

 

[Bfd70]

I could

I will certainly have a look at Keystone. Thanks much!

I recently bought a pair from BRIGHT SHOEMAKERS (mini review in this thread a few posts back), so I am good now.

I could tighten lofgrens all the way down and kick them off while walking.