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Post by northcoast on Sept 4, 2016 18:54:26 GMT -6
A profile shot.. a contrast tongue would have been perfect on these... Good point. What leather? Brown dress? |
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Post by Mowgli on Sept 4, 2016 19:19:03 GMT -6
A profile shot.. a contrast tongue would have been perfect on these... Good point. What leather? Brown dress? Yeah. Something like that.. however I am not sure what leather at Truman's is similar to the brown dress White's offers.. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2016 4:37:01 GMT -6
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Post by northcoast on Sept 18, 2016 8:50:45 GMT -6
The Gaucho Kudu is pretty cool looking.
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Post by northcoast on Oct 20, 2016 6:43:48 GMT -6
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Post by drewcandraw on Oct 20, 2016 9:53:05 GMT -6
Iono for some reason i like the kudu with a commando or even christy sole.
I want to try the wide last now to see if that is what I should be getting from them.
Overall, the boots I got are good but I think they helped a lot of the reddit/SF people with issues better than me. So it makes its hard for me to pull the trigger for another MTO. I might just wait to see what other RTS products they make that interest me.
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Post by northcoast on Oct 21, 2016 6:37:19 GMT -6
These teak waxy mohawks are pretty sweet but probably fall under the same rule as the grey in terms of getting all dirty. To clarify, with this sort of finish I don't really think there is a way to "clean" them up. OP is on GYW.  |
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Post by Mowgli on Jan 16, 2017 8:48:54 GMT -6
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Post by disheveled on Jan 16, 2017 9:45:20 GMT -6
@mogli222 those boots look great (dig the color/leather) Thanks for sharing the goods!
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Post by ncbluegrass on Jan 17, 2017 7:51:10 GMT -6
those boots are killer. I like them more and more each time i click on this thread.
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Post by bentin on Jan 17, 2017 9:16:50 GMT -6
Agreed, outside of classic Indy's, the only boots I've seen that justify the price over RW/Wolvi.
Oops, forgot about @untucked's Roleclubs. Those are tits.
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Post by nate001 on Jan 17, 2017 9:21:36 GMT -6
Agreed, outside of classic Indy's, the only boots I've seen that justify the price over RW/Wolvi. Oops, forgot about @untucked 's Roleclubs. Those are tits. What about Oak Street Bootmakers? Any real world experience with those by forum members? |
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Post by northcoast on Jan 17, 2017 9:28:05 GMT -6
Agreed, outside of classic Indy's, the only boots I've seen that justify the price over RW/Wolvi. Oops, forgot about @untucked 's Roleclubs. Those are tits. What about Oak Street Bootmakers? Any real world experience with those by forum members? I believe these are generally held in lower regard in terms of value and quality. If you want to learn about boots start spending time on reddit goodyearwelt and styleforum. All you ever need to know about boots and more are over there. |
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Post by nate001 on Jan 17, 2017 9:29:22 GMT -6
What about Oak Street Bootmakers? Any real world experience with those by forum members? I believe these are generally held in lower regard in terms of value and quality. If you want to learn about boots start spending time on reddit goodyearwelt and styleforum. All you ever need to know about boots and more are over there. Good to know. I'm not sure I need another avocation though. I'll stick with my RW Beckmans. |
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Post by northcoast on Jan 17, 2017 9:34:20 GMT -6
Agreed, outside of classic Indy's, the only boots I've seen that justify the price over RW/Wolvi. Oops, forgot about @untucked 's Roleclubs. Those are tits. I have no idea how to address this except to say that I hope this post does not dissuade those who are interested in boots from exploring options beyond Alden and Truman. FWIW, for the same money as Truman's I'm buying Whites every time as Whites is established, fully customizable, and has multiple lasts to fit most foot shape and size needs, but most importantly, I already know that the fit is excellent for my feet and my preferences. I like what Truman is doing and have been tempted to buy a pair over the past several years but at this point it's like rolling the dice for me as I have not yet tried on a pair. |
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Post by northcoast on Jan 17, 2017 9:36:44 GMT -6
I believe these are generally held in lower regard in terms of value and quality. If you want to learn about boots start spending time on reddit goodyearwelt and styleforum. All you ever need to know about boots and more are over there. Good to know. I'm not sure I need another avocation though. I'll stick with my RW Beckmans. It's best that you do not peek under the covers as the temptation can be very strong. Stick with the RW's and spend your money on other things. |
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Post by bentin on Jan 17, 2017 9:41:36 GMT -6
Agreed, outside of classic Indy's, the only boots I've seen that justify the price over RW/Wolvi. Oops, forgot about @untucked 's Roleclubs. Those are tits. I have no idea how to address this except to say that I hope this post does not dissuade those who are interested in boots from exploring options beyond Alden and Truman. FWIW, for the same money as Truman's I'm buying Whites every time as Whites is established, fully customizable, and has multiple lasts to fit most foot shape and size needs, but most importantly, I already know that the fit is excellent for my feet and my preferences. I like what Truman is doing and have been tempted to buy a pair over the past several years but at this point it's like rolling the dice for me as I have not yet tried on a pair. I'm sure Whites and Wescos are nice and are clearly well made, but the style just leaves me cold. And if my cranky old opinions are really influencing anyone, they're in trouble. I saw a lumberjack IH shirt yesterday, I clearly didn't persuade that guy to avoid IH. |
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Post by northcoast on Jan 17, 2017 9:44:51 GMT -6
I have no idea how to address this except to say that I hope this post does not dissuade those who are interested in boots from exploring options beyond Alden and Truman. FWIW, for the same money as Truman's I'm buying Whites every time as Whites is established, fully customizable, and has multiple lasts to fit most foot shape and size needs, but most importantly, I already know that the fit is excellent for my feet and my preferences. I like what Truman is doing and have been tempted to buy a pair over the past several years but at this point it's like rolling the dice for me as I have not yet tried on a pair. I'm sure Whites and Wescos are nice and are clearly well made, but the style just leaves me cold. And if my cranky old opinions are really influencing anyone, they're in trouble. I saw a lumberjack IH shirt yesterday, I clearly didn't persuade that guy to avoid IH. Slacker. |
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Post by bentin on Jan 17, 2017 9:54:34 GMT -6
I wear CT70's six days out of the week. A Dainite sole lasts me about a decade. I know real work boots have an audience, it's just not me. I buy on style and horse content (just not Alden's shiny ass horse).
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Post by scooter on Jan 17, 2017 9:59:44 GMT -6
I have no idea how to address this except to say that I hope this post does not dissuade those who are interested in boots from exploring options beyond Alden and Truman. FWIW, for the same money as Truman's I'm buying Whites every time as Whites is established, fully customizable, and has multiple lasts to fit most foot shape and size needs, but most importantly, I already know that the fit is excellent for my feet and my preferences. I like what Truman is doing and have been tempted to buy a pair over the past several years but at this point it's like rolling the dice for me as I have not yet tried on a pair. I'm sure Whites and Wescos are nice and are clearly well made, but the style just leaves me cold. You can throw Nick's into this category, for me, as well. |
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Post by bentin on Jan 17, 2017 10:12:29 GMT -6
Ha, yep. Forgot about them. A Cuban heal gets you an express pass to my ignore list.
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Post by scooter on Jan 17, 2017 10:19:14 GMT -6
I wear CT70's six days out of the week. A Dainite sole lasts me about a decade. I know real work boots have an audience, it's just not me. I buy on style and horse content (just not Alden's shiny ass horse). +1. If I wanted to wear a more bulbous toed boot casually, I'd just wear my safety toe work boots all the time... Edit: I will admit being a bit facetious, here. But, it makes my point. |
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Post by bentin on Jan 17, 2017 10:25:26 GMT -6
Plus I like that Truman seems to rankle the pretentious git at Viberg so easily. Surrender pronto or we'll level Toronto.
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Post by davelewis on Jan 17, 2017 10:53:45 GMT -6
I'm sure Whites and Wescos are nice and are clearly well made, but the style just leaves me cold. You can throw Nick's into this category, for me, as well. Just for informative purposes, Nick's has new ownership now, and there have been a lot of changes in how they operate, and the current wait times are something like 6 mos. They were on a list of consideration for me, but not so much anymore. There usually is something lost in these kind of transactions. |
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Post by drewcandraw on Jan 17, 2017 10:56:34 GMT -6
I need to update this thread with pics of my natural dublins as its been almost a year since I have been wearing them.
My impression, I think I need the wide/looser instep for my foot personally to feel more comfortable. I generally wear mine with thin socks to lightweight as it helps relieve the instep pressure after a long day of walking.
I think I didn't care for my boots as well as I should have, but I used Bick 4 (only conditioning since 4/16 till now) and started brushing it now before/after I wear which seems to keep leather healthier.
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