Footwear to go with our jackets

[Pandemic]

The Walnut looks amazing. I’d go with that.

I was pretty close to pulling that walnut trigger and then I was this album with some amazing Italian Brown Cypress:

https://www.patinaproject.com/items/nicks-palouse-italian-brown-cypress/AAeJ96h

I may never decide. Or buy both, hahah.

 

[rogueclimber]

Or buy both

Always the correct answer: Buy both

 

[Pandemic]

Guess who finally got off the fence and made a decision to order boots (except in 8”)

 

[Drzdave58]

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Guess who finally got off the fence and made a decision to order boots (except in 8”)

Beautiful! What brand?

 

[Pandemic]

Beautiful! What brand?

Briselblack. I was tempted by the cool leathers and the 55 last from Nick’s, but ultimately the profile of their boot (and the other PNW engineer boots) just looks a bit meh to me. Briselblack are more influenced by the Japanese style of sleek engineer boots. This will be my second pair from them, so I kinda know what to expect

 

[pillepalle123]

Some simple sturdy shoes from Trabert Germany. Nothing fancy, just practical.

Halbschuh Main zwiegenäht - Trabert Zwienaht-Onlineshop

Trabert zwiegenähter Halbschuh Main, Schnürschuh mit Zwienaht

www.zwienaht-onlineshop.de

Norwegian welted

My pair was made before 1989 ("West Germany").

 

[threads.md]

Viberg engineers View attachment 680116

Look so good !!!

 

[One Drop]

I know opinion on Rose Anvil is quite divided but just today he released a video on a new pair of Russel moccasins he got. They are heavy duty bison leather with a more standard vibram sole and his view was they are almost as sturdy as heritage red wings or PNW. The moc construction still gives them a little more flex but they were way sturdier than other Russell models. His opinion was based on leather choice and sole you can definitely build yourself a pretty sturdy pair.

I just saw this now as I was searching for an old post of mine about my Russell Moccasin Backcountrys that I wanted to update. I was also grateful for his video showing what the beefier models are like, as my own are not suitable for high altitude rocky terrain also for lower temperatures. I'll eventially get a pair of Big Cambos when my Hanwags can no longer be resoled.

This issues of stability and firmness vs. flexibility and lack of structure all kind of go out the window with these boots, unless you are referring to specific issues and needs such as a more structured sole for crossing scree and boulder fields, or the need for more foot protection via lining of the quarters, as examples. In real life use the wide, low, flat platform of the midsole / sole combined with the torsional flexibility of the sole and the flexibility of the upper boot construction at the ankle and forefoot actually create a far more stable base to walk on on flat terrain, and a firmer grip on the ground when side-hilling, and climbing and descending steeper terrain. Your feet and ankle do do more work that when locked into a traditional hiking, tactical, or hunting boot, but your feet and legs quickly adjust and feel far more comfortable than with normal boots, and far less tired and cramped at the end of the day. The difference is amazing, I admit to having been skeptical at first but am fully convinced now of the advantages of this kind of design and construction.

 

[One Drop]

Here’s the exact pair from the video I mentioned. If you notice the weight they are just under PNW models. As it says the model name is the South 40. Heavy bison hide, vibram sole. It’s thier most heavy duty stock model. You can do some customizing of their various models and maybe make something up; but off the shelf this is their heavy duty model

That and the Big Cambo are their most heavy duty models, but the two are different in what is beefed up or not, and would, I imagine, suit very different usages.

For the highest waterproofness and ruggedness, and leg protection from brush at lower altitudes I would assume the South 40 to be the right choice, for higher altitude hiking and trekking, wearing a pack, and more warmth, I'd assume the Big Cambo is the better choice. I'll definitely be replacing my all leather Hanwags with a pair of Big Cambos when I can no longer resole the Hanwags, my Backcountrys are superb for most things I do but not for certain high mountain hikes and treks, and for lower temperatures.

 

[DweezilMac]

That and the Big Cambo are their most heavy duty models, but the two are different in what is beefed up or not, and would, I imagine, suit very different usages.

For the highest waterproofness and ruggedness, and leg protection from brush at lower altitudes I would assume the South 40 to be the right choice, for higher altitude hiking and trekking, wearing a pack, and more warmth, I'd assume the Big Cambo is the better choice. I'll definitely be replacing my all leather Hanwags with a pair of Big Cambos when I can no longer resole the Hanwags, my Backcountrys are superb for most things I do but not for certain high mountain hikes and treks, and for lower temperatures.

Thank you for the thorough analysis and excellent write-up!
Much appreciated!

 

[Turnip]

Just some boots from Wollaston i often wear along with leather or wax jackets.

 

[One Drop]

Thank you for the thorough analysis and excellent write-up!
Much appreciated!

My pleasure! If you're interested in reading even more, I wrote an extensive review and a few followup posts as I wear them in, in this thread :

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/russell-moccasin-co.115085/

 

[Davidc5]

 

[Turnip]

Dinkelacker to go with Baracuta, Fred Perry...

 

[TartuWolf]

I'll post in this thread as well separately.
I've mentioned Sendra 13416 here and there in the past praising them.
I've had my size 41 pair for quite a few years now and as much as I love them they are just a tiny bit too small.
But 42-43 have always been out of stock everywhere, especially the black ones.
The brown ones look super nice as well, but I want my rugged lugged beater engineers to be black.
Recently trendbereich in Germany restocked on the black ones in size 42-43.
Pretty good price at 220eur per pair.
Great shipping price at 16eu to Estonia. Compare that to buying from Sendra directly or from shop-boots - they want over 50eur for shipping a pair, which is nuts.
And trendbereich offers free returns, even from Estonia!
So I grabbed both 42 and 43 for assurance.
Today they came and my fears/doubts about Sendra *******t sizing were correct - their current 42 EU is the same size as my old 41. Sendra at some point were even signifying "Spain" and "EU" sizing separately. For example a had a pair that was 41 "Spain", 42 "EU", 8 UK and 9 US. Talk about confusing.
And since my pair is simply "41" without any specification I guess it's "Spain" 41.
I contacted Sendra support to get info about sizing but they are completely useless. Every single time I've ever talked to Sendra support it has been disappointing.
Anyway, I'm glad that the 43 fit me rather well, especially with an insert, so I'll be keeping them.
According to the box 42EU = 8UK = 8.5US and 43EU = 9UK = 9.5US. Such weird sizing...
Here are some shots of my old 41 (???) next to the new 43 EU ones.
Note that the photo angle exaggerates the last shape from above, it's not that drastic of a difference in person, but there does seem to be a slight difference.

 

[MrProper]

I've always found the Waldviertler a bit special. Pretty cool on the one hand, a bit "alternative" and a bit ugly on the other.
But via a diversion with barefoot shoes and Waldviertler trainers, I made friends with them.
They go really well with jeans.
You just have to break them in quickly, because the older/worn they are, the cooler they look.

 

[Edward]

Every airport makes me take my shoes off

Pretty standard the last twenty plus years - it's why I switched to wearing slip-ons when I fly. Though a lot of the time in the last few years I've just been waved on with those. I assume it's the low profile sole and nowhere really to hide stuff (versus a boot). I think it's to do with the newer scanners being so much better. Certainly not having to empty my bag at security these days is proving to be a joy.

Don´t know why, but I found these "used once" for cheap and needed to have them. Not even sure which outfit I can wear with them...

Bowen THETFORD BI MATIERE (stormwelted with Harris Tweed)
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I had a pair of shoes like this about fifteen years ago. I loved them, but they died when I left them in the hall for a few weeks and a carpet beetle got to them and ate all the tweed!

 

[lina]

White’s

 

[AeroFan_07]

Nick's Tankers - and I did a review of these that can be found in this thread -
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/nicks-x-murowski-tanker-boots.110679/#post-2998817

 

[MrProper]

And again Waldviertler. This time with the normal thick sole.