I am looking for a pair of leather boots that would last a long time.

It can be dressy or casual. But most important is the comfort once broken in.

Ohya, any tips on how to get more comfortable wearing leather boots? Do you guys put baby powder inside to prevent sweating too much?

This post has been edited by BacktoBasics: Nov 24 2015, 11:31 PM

Clarks desert boot

Budget?
Long lasting would be viberg if u have unlimited budget. Take the shell cordovan one. That leather should last quite a while, and u can resole the boots too.

Exotic ones and got unlimited budget? Go for white kloud.

Oh, i seldom have sweat when wearing leather boots. All i wear is wool socks and change them everyday

I dont really fancy them. Any others?

not really unlimited budget. something that is bang for your buck?

wool socks in malaysia? not hot enough if you just wear the leather boots?

something bang for your buck? well redwing is one....

if u willing to spend a bit higher u can go for whites, chippewa, nicks...

whites got nice semi dress boots.

or try trickers. old company with good track records.

if u willing to try indonesian made and cheap but good quality... try sagara....

the boots im recommended is from the guys that i know wearing the said boots themselves. if u ask me. i only have 3 pairs of boots so if u wanna know about it, i only can comment it

yeah, red wing wool socks is kindda good, not giving me the sweaty feet provided u change the sock every single day.

how is redwing after breaking in? I own a pair of timberlands myself. but looking more towards a dressy boots.

which pair of redwings you have? Iron ranger seems gooding

im familiar with timberland but not the boots the shoes and i think i got like a couple pairs of them, eventhou the leather still good but the sole wears out easily. If im not mistaken timberland is as comfortable when u wear it and to break in is kindda not hard and not time consuming..

its kindda tough actually to break a red wing... i own an iron ranger and i kindda need sometimes to break and adjust to it. its my ride boots now... i cant afford to wreck my other two boots.... its too dear to me...

I cannot stand breakin process, I always put in orthodontic insoles and they always certainly make them feel better.

Dress boots I like quick lace. Custom made go with indo recommendation.

Redwing iron ranger etc hard to find good deals around.

Or you can hunt down AE.
http://www.shoebank.com/FactorySecondInven...&DIM=D&SIZE=100

Or try wolverine 1000 mile
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/wolverine...-prod-prod9721R

Or new brands - smaller brands
http://thursdayboots.com/collections/boots
https://www.bostonbootco.com
http://kendalhyde.com

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 25 2015, 08:22 AM

wah... the leather on red wings are so tough and hard? hmmm GG... thinking about iron ranger but from your experience it doesnt seem to be comfortable to wear.

you have 2 more boots that are more expensive than your iron ranger? that you couldnt afford to damage them?

I guess you save your haircut money to buy those boots LOL

This post has been edited by BacktoBasics: Nov 25 2015, 09:04 AM

all these are removeable insoles?

you own a pair of 1ks?

Not trying to be funny, but are the Caterpillar boots ok?

I own a cheap wolverine 1883 made in Portugal for usd$12 on sale. No removal insole.

Not removal just size up to add, if u interested do some research. The joy is in the hunting don't want to rob u off the fun

I already have timberland chukka boots... so I am not looking for something that is similar to that.

so cheap? USD 12? thats a steal...

so buy chelseas.

not a fan of chelsey. most probably a dressy-ier kind of boots since my timberlands is more towards casual workboots.

This post has been edited by BacktoBasics: Nov 25 2015, 09:50 AM

cowboy boots with wingtip like design



This post has been edited by Everdying: Nov 25 2015, 09:54 AM

lol no thanks bro. not my style. after some forum members recommended me like red wings and I found wolverine 1k also.

Now still thinking of the pros and cons about them.

If anyone owns both or either one of the pairs. then maybe can give me some advise on which is better for comfort.

Lol... I know ppl who bought redwing at usd$50 and those iron ranger for usd$100.

Key is you got to visit the factory at the right occasion

Google! The fun is the research, enjoy
http://www.styleforum.net/t/315339/red-win...erine-1000-mile

where is that? In US?

thanks !

google up chelsea boots, clarks has a very nice-looking pair for RM529

hahaha well i got some money to spend last time so i guess why dont i spend on a boot... then got sale... bought another one of similar brand....

both of the boots are awesome and needs minimal TLC

My boots collection

You own one?

What does TLC represents?table ladders and chairs wrestling match?

Both boots at the end of each end are nice. Both red wings?

The furthest iron ranger and the other one is viberg

viberg... never heard before... he is a boots kind of guy

the dark brown and the orange one is viberg, while the most right is redwing

red wing iron ranger looks sick hahaha

lol are you joking or serious?

nope, but sure as hell I'd love to get a pair some day

timberlands are comfy.

Well priced over usd$700 different market from red wing
If u looking at such prices I am sure not hard to recommend
http://viberg.com/collections/footwear?page=2

Yeap but takes time to break in.

Hmm no bro....buying my first boots from Timberland already I felt the heart ache.... red wings iron range is more expensive than timberlands i think...

hmm you wear thick socks to break it in? ohya will it help if I buy the shoe trees to break in the boots? Does it expedite the process?

Iron ranger maybe around 1200.
Not sure what timberlands u got but in general they cost more.

Timberlands are glue constructed while redwing are Goodyear welt
Timberland made in China, red wing made in USA

Breakin - not shoe trees. Shoe tree is used to maintain shape
Read up
http://www.theshoesnobblog.com/2012/07/bre...st-30-days.html

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 26 2015, 11:17 AM

not really thick actually. the red wing sock is not as thick as u think but it helps from blister on the back of the foot and u need to get used to the ankle restriction since its a bit high and the thick leather will give u hard time and it will take sometime till the leather fully break in and for u to get used with the height of the boot. after u achieved all that yeah its a fun boot to wear.

i think timberland boots sells around rm700++ to rm900++. Iron ranger sell around rm1080 at Red Wing store at pertama complex if im not mistaken. or they did raised the price again... dunnue...

This post has been edited by g3n0c|d3: Nov 26 2015, 11:18 AM

Timberland markup really high in Asia not really worth the money.
My winter timberland boots only cost me usd$50+, north face also around that price.

At times Kickstarter can find good deals on boots, but not many enjoy the long wait

if want to buy cheap timberland... end year sale is the best bet.... i dont know about boots but most of my timberland i bought is less than rm400...

yeah. timberlands are cheapper. thats why it is an upgrade for me. I went with the timberland signature boots wheat colour... actually mine is not really a boot....but chukka boots? thats what the salesperson told me.

Cause I felt uncomfortable wearing it 6 inch high. It definitely made my legs look short since I am only 168cm in height. LOL

Red wing iron rangers on models look so damn awesome LOL wonder if I can bring the beauty of the boots out

yeah go for the year end sales lol. but keep in mind the signature boots are never on sale. I asked the staffs.

you are living in the states?

I have these. http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aabc_prd/o...s/23061_713.jpg

CHUKKA style? Wolverine 1000 having a chukka sale.


I dig this style, nice price


This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 26 2015, 11:03 PM

not bad looking wolverines can get in Msia?

Read. Only the 1000 mile USA made, 1883 all Portugal made.
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2890961/all

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 26 2015, 11:13 PM

guess only online purchase

Haha I am kinda thinking about red wings iron ranger already. But my wallet don't seem to agree with me.

Maybe I save up for a few months to get it ba. Then again. I only can wear during weekends since it is not suitable for office wear.

Come to think of it, once I started working I don't get to wear all my t shirts, shorts and other casual clothing and accessories.

Kinda waste though

big waste if U don't wear it...
but here they see no issue to wear it to the boardroom
http://www.mensjournal.com/style/shoes/tir...-boots-20130207

buy something like this
http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info...d=6&shoeid=7355
http://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/mens-sho...or=6043#start=5


This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 28 2015, 09:35 PM

nice recommendations. where can I try red wing boots in klang valley?

yeah. I bought the signature wheat coloured boots. Now I just need a dressy version

yeah... iron rangers but the price

haha agreed. lol

Get one made in China or Portugal or Dominican Republic and price will be lower. Made in USA, UK, Spain with leather made in developed countries pay up!

Goodyear welt in general also cost more, you can replace sole when it wear out. Your timberland, sole worn out means throw away shoes.


Read
http://www.primermagazine.com/2014/spend/u...stich-cementing

Learn to buy online and you can get deals such as
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/frye-walt...-prod-prod9143J

Or try buying new brands these starts at usd$199, they do ship internationally
http://thursdayboots.com/collections/boots
http://thursdayboots.com/pages/faq

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 29 2015, 09:21 PM

looks gooding. you own thursday boots? you seem to know alot about boots.

Sorry don't own one, but read around for reviews

Own cheap timberland and north face for snow
Wolverine 1883 and a cheap Cole Hann for daily abuse.
Also have that Brooklyn boots
Timberland and red wing safety boots
Just score that Allen Edmonds.

Hope next year can find some red wing mock toe and stuff in their annual tent sale. See if pal willing to help me out.

If u like European style try. These are GYW made in China and finished in Spain iirc. High QC. A lot of fans.
https://www.meermin.es/catalogo.php?idFamilia4=5

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 30 2015, 02:00 AM

Wolverine 1883 has a rubber sole? But you do have a lot of boots already. haha.

If I wanna count all my shoes, sandals and flip flops... I think also not as much as your total pairs of boots. I also thought of meermins & allen edmonds before too.. but wolverine & red wings gives me more of a rugged feel to them.

I wont say timberlands are cheap since they are priced almost as high as red wings and wolverines. I dont know about the other shoes/ boots that timberland offers but the signature wheat 6 inch boot is good quality stuff.

U did say u be working at office and most of the time be dressy.

Such style also rugged
http://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/mens-sho...r=1713#start=12

My 1883 comes with rubber sole
Check out other style
http://www.wolverine.com/US/en/mens-1883-boots-shoes/

Get a Chippewa maybe same price as your timberland
http://www.amazon.com/Chippewa-Mens-Rugged...p/dp/B0036VN958

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 30 2015, 12:10 PM

BacktoBasics

if i may add, i own both RW and W1K and my thoughts on them:

RW IR
- for rough use - i can walk in the rain and puddle of water without care
- requires breaking in (a painful process)
- more casual and rugged

W1K (i own the addison wingtip)
- leather out sole, quite slippery and not really for outdoor
- no breaking in required, soft leather
- looks dressier

so really depends on the "look" that you are looking for. if you feel the above are too expensive, why not try clarks leather boots? handsome looking, durable and quite reasonably priced.

btw, i purchased the above during sales, so about at least 40% off. RW at nordstrom and W1K at eastdane.. based on luck and patience..

This post has been edited by titan: Nov 30 2015, 06:03 PM

good deal at 40% off. haha anyway to ease the breaking in part?

below made in USA with rubber sole if you like the style.
Original price $385 after discount $156
This has a 35% off code CYBERDEAL
https://www.brooklynboot.com/product/31

This post has been edited by patryn33: Dec 1 2015, 08:18 AM

thanks for the link but I think I prefer Red wings IR more LOL. or wolverines 1k...if I am getting wolverines 1k...then I wanna change the laces...make them pop...

nope. just rock it hard.. it will soften over time..

sole what mid valley got quite a range for RW. also u can go to pertama complex at the red wing boutique.

they have IR as well? Time to pay a visit... what about solewhat at ONE UTAMA?

Just checked the website... dont have RW

This post has been edited by BacktoBasics: Dec 1 2015, 05:12 PM

not sure bro. i went to mid valley last week and saw loads of RW models over there.... if im not mistaken i also saw RW backman which is quite nice too... and so does the price.

this is red wing beckman

SWEET

look for a custom? check 7sept ig..look cool tho.

what 7sept?

If you're looking for something more formal instead of rugged, you should look at some other styles like chelseas instead.



or



This post has been edited by CallMeGucci: Dec 2 2015, 12:53 AM

haha I dont like chealseas. thanks anyway

why not?
a few including me all recommend chelseas.
is it cos u had not a good experience with chukkas and think chelseas are the same? cos they're not.

haha nola bro. I personally think itlooks weird... hahaha chealseas are slip ons also right? Dont fancy the design.

Well i dont blame him though. I also dont like chelsea boots and love more classic and rugged looking boots such as iron ranger, viberg 310 last, chippewas, whites semi dress...

Oh i also like monkey boots like lonewolf linesman. Looks very rugged indeed

we have similar taste

Anything on the market that is Goodyear welted but below 500? I'm looking for something I can afford to abuse.

good question... need to ask some sifus

Below rm500 huh? If u like u can google for indonesian made boots like sagara. I guess u can get at that price

quality probably is low i guess

Ah thats when u are wrong. The quality is great despite made in indonesia. The material is usually top quality and the artisans are very good.
Got a friend of mine custom made a sagara (horse butt leather) and lets just say he got it for a very-very cheap price.

I go have a look. hmm... he got it directly from indo? or online ship it to malaysia? anywhere in msia to try them prior to purchasing?

I was just looking at them yesterday actually.

http://sagaraindonesia.com/site/product/le...cer-boots-wwii/
They're is quite nice but still 1k+. But it's handwelted though so that's a major plus point.

rugged enough la.
its also in how u wear and carry them.
timberland chelseas...



i have this one


This post has been edited by Everdying: Dec 2 2015, 06:23 PM

sagara boots still over US$200, MTO ones starts US$255.