Footwear to go with our jackets

[Psant25]

Happened to look at the heels of my Whites and noticed the rubber seems to be flaking. I've worn a lot of boots and I've never noticed this before. Something to worry about or just part of wear and tear? View attachment 569845 View attachment 569846

Looks more like something cut into that kinda strange to flake that way i think. I never saw that on my whites, nicks, franks, wescos, etc before. Interested to hear if others have seen this.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I've had those before, they flake like croissant, you can peel it off like a thin layer sooner or later. I don't think it's a bootmaker problem. But a bad batch of rubber. The formation of these pieces takes heat, the first few and the last few knocking out of the mold usually gets thrown away. It's probably just bad luck and mis handling at the rubber factory. I think a new rubber heal will set you back about 40 to 50 bucks, prices has gone up. Toppies were 15-25 and now doubled.

 

[Observe]

I've had those before, they flake like croissant, you can peel it off like a thin layer sooner or later. I don't think it's a bootmaker problem. But a bad batch of rubber. The formation of these pieces takes heat, the first few and the last few knocking out of the mold usually gets thrown away. It's probably just bad luck and mis handling at the rubber factory. I think a new rubber heal will set you back about 40 to 50 bucks, prices has gone up. Toppies were 15-25 and now doubled.

I'll keep an eye on it and reach out to Bakers/Whites should it get any worse. I'm pretty confident they'll make it right if need be.

 

[Psant25]

Well i am very pleased for the price. I was expecting this super bulbous toe and just not as pronounced as in pics ive seen. Have another pair ordered but direct and 20 week lead style 78 toe cap in the B5 leather with rivets like the B5. Pretty fine sturdy leather lined boot here for like 300 bucks. Sole trim is nice and even all around i like that

 

[Edward]

Well i am very pleased for the price. I was expecting this super bulbous toe and just not as pronounced as in pics ive seen. Have another pair ordered but direct and 20 week lead style 78 toe cap in the B5 leather with rivets like the B5. Pretty fine sturdy leather lined boot here for like 300 bucks. Sole trim is nice and even all around i like that View attachment 570627 View attachment 570628 View attachment 570629

I have a pair of Lennons I bought about a decade ago. A very lucky find on eBay - someone bought then never wore them. Mine are the B5 ww1 boot, but in a smooth black leather. Lovely boot to wear, and if you prefer a less pronounced toe, you'll definitely like them.

These ones look great too!

I was working on putting the money aside for a pair of Aero Jarrow Marchers in cordovan as they were out of my size, but they won't for now be getting more in alas. Might see what Lennon have in that vein; I like the idea of a pair of the cap toe derby boots with a smooth toe and the grained leather over the vamp.

 

[TartuWolf]

Some trivia on JL boots - quite a few other companies order boots from JL to their spec and resell them at higher price. Dundas is a good example:
https://dundasfootwear.com/pages/type01
Gimme the brown CXL ones...

 

[Psant25]

I like these make ups as well B5 variation. Had seen Dundas has my size in brown cxl i was tempted

 

[Tom71]

Some trivia on JL boots - quite a few other companies order boots from JL to their spec and resell them at higher price. Dundas is a good example:
https://dundasfootwear.com/pages/type01
Gimme the brown CXL ones...

To be fair, their leather option are WAY better than the Lennon „house“ leathers (the standard black leather is pretty awful to my eyes).

Another issue post Brexit is that Dundas offer reduced prices for EU customers to account for the additional VAT on import.

All in all, I tend to view Dundas as offering a better bang for the buck than Lennon. I always name them as being „Vibergs for half the price“ (EU import prices, that is).

 

[Monitor]

Just bought these.

 

[cbez]

Whites semi dress, black water buffalo

 

[BloodEagle]

Perfect weather to dust off my Trickers Stow and get some last minute Christmas bits.

 

[Harris HTM]

To be fair, their leather option are WAY better than the Lennon „house“ leathers

If you contact them you might be surprised, they have many more leathers in stock, including Badalassi and Horween (at least they did so in 2015 and 2016 when I got my 3 pairs from them)

(the standard black leather is pretty awful to my eyes).

Maybe I was really lucky but my black pair has amazing grain and texture.

All in all, I tend to view Dundas as offering a better bang for the buck than Lennon

Hmm, I don't know what their current prices are but I do remember that years ago the Dunda's were at least 30% more expensive.

 

[Psant25]

I ordered another custom pair of WL boots. this pair is going to be a modified ww2 ammo boot with the following specs: brown cxl leather, full lining, and commando lug 1/2 sole

Took inspiration from this boot pictured is an ammo boot in oxblood zug Leather

 

[TartuWolf]

All these posts about WL boots are making me seriously consider giving them a shot. Seems like I'll be in the UK for a few days in 4-5 months. Could avoid import fees by picking them up locally.. And if they work with CXL and do custom configurations.. Tempting!

 

[Psant25]

All these posts about WL boots are making me seriously consider giving them a shot. Seems like I'll be in the UK for a few days in 4-5 months. Could avoid import fees by picking them up locally.. And if they work with CXL and do custom configurations.. Tempting!

I think they are worth trying. for the price a real solid work boot. If you don’t mind the more rounded toe that is. Compared to an iron ranger at 350 the ammo boots in brown cxl, lined, more solid build were just under 300 bucks. 20 week wait is no joke but still. Silvermans has some stock WL including the 178 in tan unlined and leather sole, but they are marking up some. Dundas has some i like the type 01 brown cxl in my size but i like a cap toe for my next pair and they are 100 usd more as mentioned before

 

[Tom71]

If you contact them you might be surprised, they have many more leathers in stock, including Badalassi and Horween (at least they did so in 2015 and 2016 when I got my 3 pairs from them)


Maybe I was really lucky but my black pair has amazing grain and texture.
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Hmm, I don't know what their current prices are but I do remember that years ago the Dunda's were at least 30% more expensive.

I am sure you’re right about leather offerings. I am afraid, I‘m more of a lazy customer. I ordered both of my boots without specifying any specific leather options and while I kind of like my pair of 178 boots, the leathers nothing special. I also got the 268 and the leather was so bad, I gifted the boots to welfare.

With Dundas, they offer they’re leathers on a plate, so it takes guesswork out of ordering. But yeah, this kind of convenience comes at a price.

BTW: You‘re boots look absolutely spectacular!

 

[Blackadder]

RRL M42 boots.

 

[Bfd70]

Anyone have or have seen in person boots by Unsung? The company has a good back story and the boots look very nice however their otr price is about 25% more tha. Lofgren and their custom price is just below Role club. Sort of steep for a newer outfit without a track record and what would presumably be low resale value if they don’t work out,

 

[Psant25]

Going back to the PNW boots just bought some Nicks boots “quick ship” builder pro smooth over RO walnut color low block heel last and 8 in height.

Hmm..kinda like these whites i sold

 

[attack_decay]

Picked up a pair of Attractions Lot 444 horsebide engineers boots recently. Here are some shots I took alongside my pair of Flathead engineer boots, which have a slightly shorter shaft, that I've owned for about 4 years.