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Post by stinky on Apr 23, 2016 17:19:24 GMT -6
@untucked : I'm inspired by your SS Converse (but not the wait or what I'm guessing is an obscene price) . . . so, fun Chuck Taylor project which may or may not involve veg tan leather. I found these gum soled chucks for cheap, and deconstruction commenced.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2016 18:03:13 GMT -6
@untucked : I'm inspired by your SS Converse (but not the wait or what I'm guessing is an obscene price) . . . so, fun Chuck Taylor project which may or may not involve veg tan leather. I found these gum soled chucks for cheap, and deconstruction commenced. Go for it! I will say this, and I'm gonna guess that you though it through already... But, he told me he had to order a second pair after finally realizing that no matter how much skiving you do, the leather thickness will make the shoe too small internally based on it's original size. Either way, you will have some BOSS kicks really soon!!! |
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Post by stinky on Apr 23, 2016 20:12:18 GMT -6
@untucked : I'm inspired by your SS Converse (but not the wait or what I'm guessing is an obscene price) . . . so, fun Chuck Taylor project which may or may not involve veg tan leather. I found these gum soled chucks for cheap, and deconstruction commenced. Go for it! I will say this, and I'm gonna guess that you though it through already... But, he told me he had to order a second pair after finally realizing that no matter how much skiving you do, the leather thickness will make the shoe too small internally based on it's original size. Either way, you will have some BOSS kicks really soon!!! I'm only using 4oz leather, so I'm hoping the internal sizing won't be an issue. A 12 chuck runs a bit big on me, so the sizing should ultimately work out. BTW, it's amazing how fast a pair of chucks will come apart with a garment steamer. I tried using acetone, but that really doesn't seem to dissolve the glue. All I got was a bad buzz from the fumes. Any rate, low tops + thinner leather should = great summer shoes. If this works out, I'm thinking indigo dipped leather would be a good makeup as well. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2016 20:14:25 GMT -6
I'm curious to see what you come up with! Also, he had issues with the glue binding the leather to the soles. Ended up having to stitch them.
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Post by stinky on Apr 23, 2016 20:22:40 GMT -6
I'm curious to see what you come up with! Also, he had issues with the glue binding the leather to the soles. Ended up having to stitch them. Yeah, I noticed that--I was wondering why they were stitched. They look amazing! |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2016 7:20:03 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2016 6:10:02 GMT -6
IHW-01 Melton Wool ShirtJac/CPO  IH-816-DD  *crappiest pants pic ever taken, lol These 816's will stand in as my summer jeans. |
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Post by devastitis on May 16, 2016 9:31:10 GMT -6
IHW-01 Melton Wool ShirtJac/CPO Off IHUK BST? I had first dibs on the CPO, but couldn't pull on them because I already had a black Wallace and Barnes one from Jcrew that gets zero wears. Looks great though. |
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Post by mkeview on May 16, 2016 18:30:25 GMT -6
  World war 2 impressions boots. I bought them too big. Not sure I'd keep them either way. I'm looking for something with sturdier leather. The upper leather is thick but the toe area is flimsy. It doesn't even keep its shape. Still on the hunt for a boondocker type boot. The sole is nice but not worth keeping in my mind. |
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2016 19:52:38 GMT -6
World war 2 impressions boots. I bought them too big. Not sure I'd keep them either way. I'm looking for something with sturdier leather. The upper leather is thick but the toe area is flimsy. It doesn't even keep its shape. Still on the hunt for a boondocker type boot. The sole is nice but not worth keeping in my mind. I looked at a pair of RRL boondockers and had the same impression. I'd guess that most of the us made boondockers come out of the same factory. |
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Post by exophobe on May 16, 2016 20:17:53 GMT -6
mkeview - you're probably looking for something more like the trench boot from oak street bootmakers, I think that your complaint is likely the style of boot more than the maker. Those or wolverine 1ks will get you close to the toe profile of these but get you some thicker leather. These are kind of a tall desert boot from what I understand, not really meant to be as sturdy as a work boot and more of a predecessor to the jungle boot. Flexible and durable but lighter weight to ease mobility (though they're all about as comfortable as a concrete bench in February).
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Post by mkeview on May 16, 2016 20:22:22 GMT -6
exophobe yeah I think OSB is the next route I'm taking.
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Post by devastitis on May 16, 2016 22:16:50 GMT -6
World war 2 impressions boots. I bought them too big. Not sure I'd keep them either way. I'm looking for something with sturdier leather. The upper leather is thick but the toe area is flimsy. It doesn't even keep its shape. Still on the hunt for a boondocker type boot. The sole is nice but not worth keeping in my mind. you want at least a partially structured toe then. |
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2016 22:47:44 GMT -6
I think people get confused when buying reproduction boots... Remember, these were MASS PRODUCED, wartime issue items, and in WWII, Uncle Sam only created boots good enough to last 3 months (That was the life expectancy of a pair of boots). They weren't made using the highest quality leather, stitching or soles... Even the waxed laces are crap, lol. But, you should be comforted in knowing, from looking at the pic you posted, that leather looks better than what is used in boots for TODAY'S military. These are the best looking "Boondocker" type boots I've seen offered, but, they cost a pretty little penny: brass-tokyo.shop-pro.jp/?pid=93562594 |
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Post by whiskeyriver on May 17, 2016 12:24:27 GMT -6
World war 2 impressions boots. I bought them too big. Not sure I'd keep them either way. I'm looking for something with sturdier leather. The upper leather is thick but the toe area is flimsy. It doesn't even keep its shape. Still on the hunt for a boondocker type boot. The sole is nice but not worth keeping in my mind. Does look flimsy. I love my Buzz Rickson Boondockers. |
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2016 15:13:30 GMT -6
World war 2 impressions boots. I bought them too big. Not sure I'd keep them either way. I'm looking for something with sturdier leather. The upper leather is thick but the toe area is flimsy. It doesn't even keep its shape. Still on the hunt for a boondocker type boot. The sole is nice but not worth keeping in my mind. Does look flimsy. I love my Buzz Rickson Boondockers. I have a love/hate relationship with my BR Service Shoes.... Lol! They look great with everything, but they're flimsy... But, I know that they are fairly accurate... But I want them to be sturdier.......... |
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2016 18:22:55 GMT -6
Off IHUK BST? I had first dibs on the CPO, but couldn't pull on them because I already had a black Wallace and Barnes one from Jcrew that gets zero wears. Looks great though. Yup. It's maybe a half size bigger than I need, but I'm gonna give it a hot dry cycle to try and fix that. It's REALLY nice, and actually heavier than my Filson Mackinaw Cruiser. I don't see how this isn't an annually produced item. Now, I'll continue my search for the grey and navy versions |
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Post by whiskeyriver on May 18, 2016 6:47:17 GMT -6
Does look flimsy. I love my Buzz Rickson Boondockers. I have a love/hate relationship with my BR Service Shoes.... Lol! They look great with everything, but they're flimsy... But, I know that they are fairly accurate... But I want them to be sturdier.......... That's surprising that their service shoes are flimsy. That's a bummer. Their boondockers are very sturdy. The leather is extremely thick. Odd they'd choose a thinner leather for the service shoes. |
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2016 6:52:36 GMT -6
I would say it's only about 1/8" thick, if that. I mean, it's still leather, so it obviously has some level of durability... I love the silhouette of the service shoes so much, so it's really a shame. But, that's why I have Brian making me a pair in black cxl horsehide
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Post by whiskeyriver on May 18, 2016 6:56:27 GMT -6
I would say it's only about 1/8" thick, if that. I mean, it's still leather, so it obviously has some level of durability... I love the silhouette of the service shoes so much, so it's really a shame. But, that's why I have Brian making me a pair in black cxl horsehide Gotcha. I wonder if that's original spec to be that thin? And if so, it's probably an area where BR could fudge the original spec and nobody would complain. |
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2016 6:59:18 GMT -6
My experience of 6years in the Army, and 2-3x pairs of boots per year, is that most military boot leather is NOT very thick. I assume it's because thicker leather would cause hot spots and blisters at every crease/roll during long ruck marches and foot patrols.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2016 11:06:12 GMT -6
Picked these up recently. I'd guess styled after the boondockers but a structured toe. Eastland, Jackson 1955. The 1955 line is made in C but solid construction. I'd recommend them to anyone on a budget. Immediately comfy, replaceable insole, Goodyear 270 welt, but I'll never re-sole them. It would cost more than I paid. Oily suede, unlined.   |
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Post by devastitis on May 24, 2016 18:49:16 GMT -6
Last day of the Blue Owl Workshop 20% off sale, so I just decided to grab a pair of the RgT Officer Trousers in Bronze Selvedge. Also the Bond peacoat is on sale at East Dane for 60% off so I got that as well. |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 3:02:06 GMT -6
Holy Grail.... IHAS-02, size large. Previous owner cut out the liner, which is fine with me.   |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 3:03:12 GMT -6
*Don't mind the dad jeans..... They're my guilty pleasure Levi's
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