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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2016 23:34:44 GMT -6
Just quoted $476 for a pair of SD in chromexcel with a celastic toebox, rolled top, and block heel. Good price? These ready to wear are. $490.  |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 11, 2016 23:38:03 GMT -6
For $500, they better be ready to wear!
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Post by benjaminpersitz on Jan 11, 2016 23:39:06 GMT -6
Just quoted $476 for a pair of SD in chromexcel with a celastic toebox, rolled top, and block heel. Good price? These ready to wear are. $490. Unfortunately I cannot wear D width. |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 11, 2016 23:55:17 GMT -6
Check these. When I get some money again, I'm pondering a pair. And they have a bunch in stock i wides too. Nicks Boots
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Post by exophobe on Jan 12, 2016 1:04:42 GMT -6
These ready to wear are. $490. Unfortunately I cannot wear D width. I think what he meant to say is "yes, these are $490, so $476 for MTO is a good price". |
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Post by northcoast on Jan 12, 2016 9:50:23 GMT -6
Check these. When I get some money again, I'm pondering a pair. And they have a bunch in stock i wides too. Nicks Boots
Yeah, thats the pair I have coming custom in Waxed Flesh, no speed hooks, cuban heel, no pull loop, antique eyelets, C width, Vibram Commando. Most all those options are not available on the stock page. I noticed they have a Waxed Flesh link that is inacative on that page. I was told this is the same last as Whites Semi-Dress. |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 12, 2016 9:55:44 GMT -6
Check these. When I get some money again, I'm pondering a pair. And they have a bunch in stock i wides too. Nicks Boots
Yeah, thats the pair I have coming custom in Waxed Flesh, no speed hooks, cuban heel, no pull loop, antique eyelets, C width, Vibram Commando. Most all those options are not available on the stock page. I noticed they have a Waxed Flesh link that is inacative on that page. I was told this is the same last as Whites Semi-Dress. Lucky bastard! I can't wait to see those. When I'm flush again - maybe after taxes - I want to get a pair. What's the ETA on yours? |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 12, 2016 9:57:33 GMT -6
BTW, I've been looking at these roofers for about 3 years off and on. What's the consensus? I know that I've asked before in other places and they're a real love/hate thing...   |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2016 10:04:20 GMT -6
Old26 are those the Thorogood's? I love how they look, seem crazy stiff though. I have a pair of Nick's oxfords being made on a similar Christy sole.
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Post by devastitis on Jan 12, 2016 10:06:00 GMT -6
BTW, I've been looking at these roofers for about 3 years off and on. What's the consensus? I know that I've asked before in other places and they're a real love/hate thing... Not my cup of tea. Too many eyelets. |
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Post by bentin on Jan 12, 2016 10:07:46 GMT -6
BTW, I've been looking at these roofers for about 3 years off and on. What's the consensus? I know that I've asked before in other places and they're a real love/hate thing... Sign me up for the hate team. What's the extra layer for, to hold your sammich? Upon further review, it looks like a shoe giving birth to another shoe. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2016 10:17:32 GMT -6
bentin the birth comment is hilarious. I still like the look of those, but if I were looking for a lace to toe option I'd go for the red wing 2906
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Post by stinky on Jan 12, 2016 10:18:15 GMT -6
BTW, I've been looking at these roofers for about 3 years off and on. What's the consensus? I know that I've asked before in other places and they're a real love/hate thing... Not a fan of the monkey boot style. |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 12, 2016 10:29:19 GMT -6
Old26 are those the Thorogood's? I love how they look, seem crazy stuff though. I have a pair of Nick's oxfords being made on a similar Christy sole. Yeah, Thorogood roofers. The extra layer is for stability - if you've ever roofed, you'll know why that's important. I kinda dig things that you don't see everyone in. They look more like bowling shoes to me, but they're diff'rent fer sure! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2016 10:41:17 GMT -6
Unfortunately I cannot wear D width. I think what he meant to say is "yes, these are $490, so $476 for MTO is a good price". Yes! Never really shopped whites but they seem to hover around $500. They have an eBay store. Those go for less. Usually odd sizes, widths etc. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2016 10:56:42 GMT -6
I think what he meant to say is "yes, these are $490, so $476 for MTO is a good price". Yes! Never really shopped whites but they seem to hover around $500. They have an eBay store. Those go for less. Usually odd sizes, widths etc. i think custom semi dress start around 410 via baker's and go up from there depending on build out (pull tab, cap toe, etc) and leather options. |
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Post by northcoast on Jan 12, 2016 12:26:40 GMT -6
Yeah, thats the pair I have coming custom in Waxed Flesh, no speed hooks, cuban heel, no pull loop, antique eyelets, C width, Vibram Commando. Most all those options are not available on the stock page. I noticed they have a Waxed Flesh link that is inacative on that page. I was told this is the same last as Whites Semi-Dress. Lucky bastard! I can't wait to see those. When I'm flush again - maybe after taxes - I want to get a pair. What's the ETA on yours? I'm hopeful in the next 4 - 6 based on my last update. 4 more weeks from today would make it 17 weeks, 6 more weeks 19weeks. |
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Post by benjaminpersitz on Jan 12, 2016 12:35:05 GMT -6
I think I've decided on the Whites. Nicks look cool, but I think I want Whites for my first pair. The Semi dress looks a little more unique than the Falcon, and the Robert boot from Nicks just looks funny to me. Plus the turnaround time on the Whites are faster right now. I can always buy some Nicks later  |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 12, 2016 12:47:44 GMT -6
I think I've decided on the Whites. Nicks look cool, but I think I want Whites for my first pair. The Semi dress looks a little more unique than the Falcon, and the Robert boot from Nicks just looks funny to me. Plus the turnaround time on the Whites are faster right now. I can always buy some Nicks later Nicks has the "in stock" section...FWIW. All boot makers have some odd looking models. But get what YOU like... |
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Post by benjaminpersitz on Jan 12, 2016 14:06:44 GMT -6
I think I've decided on the Whites. Nicks look cool, but I think I want Whites for my first pair. The Semi dress looks a little more unique than the Falcon, and the Robert boot from Nicks just looks funny to me. Plus the turnaround time on the Whites are faster right now. I can always buy some Nicks later Nicks has the "in stock" section...FWIW. All boot makers have some odd looking models. But get what YOU like... Yes. Those Predator Falcons are badass. What d y'all think for the heel? Cuban or block? I kind of like block but Cuban seems like it'd work better for gait and it's the original heel. Also, does anyone have rolled tops? I think it looks more refined than the cut top. |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 12, 2016 14:17:03 GMT -6
Nicks has the "in stock" section...FWIW. All boot makers have some odd looking models. But get what YOU like... Yes. Those Predator Falcons are badass. What d y'all think for the heel? Cuban or block? I kind of like block but Cuban seems like it'd work better for gait and it's the original heel. Also, does anyone have rolled tops? I think it looks more refined than the cut top. Tough calls on the options. I see benefits in both the cut top and rolled. Rolled more remind me of something like the "Caterpillar" work boots, but since I cover them with denim, I don't care much. That's what's kinda taking me from the Whites Thrux to the Nicks. Nick's look a little more like they're pounded out by hand. That's what I want in the next pair of boots...the White's are almost too refined, if you know what I mean? |
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Post by exophobe on Jan 12, 2016 15:05:26 GMT -6
I couldn't dislike the Cuban heel any more, having never worn them, honestly. The profile is a bit more feminine than I want out of a pair of burly boots that are going to live forever. It is likely they feel a bit less clompy, though.
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Post by bentin on Jan 12, 2016 15:15:15 GMT -6
I couldn't dislike the Cuban heel any more, having never worn them, honestly. The profile is a bit more feminine than I want out of a pair of burly boots that are going to live forever. It is likely they feel a bit less clompy, though. Same, reminds me too much of cowboy boots, something I've never had and never will. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2016 15:20:22 GMT -6
Nicks has the "in stock" section...FWIW. All boot makers have some odd looking models. But get what YOU like... Yes. Those Predator Falcons are badass. What d y'all think for the heel? Cuban or block? I kind of like block but Cuban seems like it'd work better for gait and it's the original heel. Also, does anyone have rolled tops? I think it looks more refined than the cut top. i don't like rolled tops for reasons similar to Old26i also don't like extremely curved cuban heels, but prefer those with a more mild curved or straight taper. i know nick's used to have a variety of heel 'models' (packer, dogger, cuban, block), and white's has done variations in the past as well. when i was looking into the variations i saw a photo pop up from the ironheart forums illustrating some of the differences (though no name of which is which) link |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 12, 2016 15:59:10 GMT -6
I couldn't dislike the Cuban heel any more, having never worn them, honestly. The profile is a bit more feminine than I want out of a pair of burly boots that are going to live forever. It is likely they feel a bit less clompy, though. Same, reminds me too much of cowboy boots, something I've never had and never will. Cowboy boots do not use anything like that horrendous Cuban heel. I've never understood why men would wear that - it makes a boot look like a school teacher's (women's) boot from 1865...no offense meant. Just never got that one... |
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