Posts by linafelt

Quote: Originally Posted by 45bur  Yeah which last are they though? Are they the sleek 2030 or something chunkier?   I also have the 1950 Service Boots with turned up toe (the 310 last), and I find...

Quote: Originally Posted by TheSoonest  if it's the 1936 LVC 506XX Type I jacket (front pleats, one front pocket) then it's unsanforized and you should do a hot soak to shrink it down. easiest thing to do is just fill...

Quote: Originally Posted by CGSshorty  That is exactly what I want, and is pretty much the same as the sole on my Beckmans.   Like the sole, but not sure about that heel...

Quote: Originally Posted by crosswound  If its new should have a tag with instructions   Lots of tags, but no instructions...  Any help appreciated...

Looking for some advice on how to handle a new, unwashed 1936 raw denim jacket that I just got.  I am very new to raw denim.  Should I wash and dry?  (There is room for shrinkage...) Wash and not dry?  "Soak" (I've...

Quote: Originally Posted by CGSshorty  Is there any news on the possibility of a commando sole for the Trench boots? The leather soles really don't work for me.   I agree that leather soles aren't...

Looking at the list, looks like the guys with smaller feet are in luck...

Quote: Originally Posted by tonio028  My only question is: Does a Viberg's UK sizing equal a half a size or full size up in the US conversion (i.e. does Viberg UK7 = US 7.5 or US 8)?   I wear a 10D in Chippewas,...

Quote: Originally Posted by neutrino  Right, that's a Russian store that started selling Alden not so long ago. The prices are insane though. ($770 for that particular boot) AoC has a somewhat similar model on...

Anyone know anything about these very cool black plain toe boots:     http://www.inventorymagazine.com/updates/alden-plain-toe-black-boots.html     Site says "available at Fott," which appears to be some...