SF - Cole, Rood, and Haan Co. (by Cole Haan)

**onion** · February 26th, 2009, 06:05 AM

Everything I've seen on these came from one blog entry, so rather than paraphrasing it, I'll just copy/paste. This blog entry was originally posted here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Continuous Lean

Recently a few different American footwear brands have launched heritage collections. The new Cole, Rood and Haan Co. line (which includes the name of one of the original, yet unnamed founders) is the first I have seen that focuses on dress shoes, as opposed to work boots like Timberland, Red Wing and Wolverine. I had a chance to see the collection first hand at Project in Las Vegas and really liked what I saw. The worn-in looking shoes have great detailing, construction (Goodyear Welts, etc.) and are made from nice Italian leather. Looking at the samples at Project, I was especially drawn to the mocs (which can be worn with or without laces, I’m a laces type of guy myself) and the the brown leather boots.

The inspiration for the new younger, cooler off-shoot from Cole Haan is drawn from the company’s 1920s Chicago roots. The line — which is mostly men’s but also includes some women’s — will be hitting stores this coming fall. The CRH collection will have a totally separate distribution strategy, so look out for it at better specialty stores. Some of my favorite styles after the jump.

Let's just hope quality of construction and leathers isn't as horrible as it is on Cole Haan. I could do without the overpricing as well.

Opinions on the line? Does anyone else have any information about it? or more photos?

**Jekyll** · February 26th, 2009, 06:12 AM

Ehh...I'd have to see better pictures. The third one from the top looks decent.

**shoreman1782** · February 26th, 2009, 06:25 AM

From the photos it looks weak.

**whacked** · February 26th, 2009, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoreman1782

From the photos it looks weak.

+1

I'm also not sure why ACL called it the first attempt at dress shoes among American shoemakers' heritage collections. The shoes don't look particularly dressy, and Timberland Boot Company has some very similar models.

**robin** · February 26th, 2009, 07:14 AM

Nike is a bit too late for the heritage train.

**Geste** · September 25th, 2009, 09:16 AM

..has anyone seen the "bearcat" & "bootleg" boots on Continuos Lean? IMO - they're great!

**airportlobby** · September 25th, 2009, 09:43 AM

Hmm, ACL writes these up, and CH advertises them heavily on ACL. Durr.

**deveandepot1** · September 25th, 2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoreman1782

From the photos it looks weak.

+1

**ctrlaltelite** · September 25th, 2009, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airportlobby

Hmm, ACL writes these up, and CH advertises them heavily on ACL. Durr.

fwiw, michael does do full disclosure when he writes about one of his clients.

**RFX45** · September 25th, 2009, 11:04 AM

This boots looks kind of nice, or interesting to say the least.

**shasta** · September 25th, 2009, 11:05 AM

the toe looks like it was up somebody's hind end the way it's darker than the rest of the boot

**Epaulet** · September 25th, 2009, 07:59 PM

I've seen this line in person. It doesn't do it for me. With the long lasts and pre-distressed treatments, it's a bit of a John Varvatos homage. Pricing is high too.

February 26th, 2009, 06:12 AM	#2
Jekyll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5,604	Re: Cole, Rood, and Haan Co. (by Cole Haan) Ehh...I'd have to see better pictures. The third one from the top looks decent.

February 26th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#5
robin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 11,613	Re: Cole, Rood, and Haan Co. (by Cole Haan) Nike is a bit too late for the heritage train.
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September 25th, 2009, 09:43 AM	#7
airportlobby Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,192	Re: Cole, Rood, and Haan Co. (by Cole Haan) Hmm, ACL writes these up, and CH advertises them heavily on ACL. Durr.

September 25th, 2009, 11:04 AM	#10
RFX45 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,596	Re: Cole, Rood, and Haan Co. (by Cole Haan) This boots looks kind of nice, or interesting to say the least.

September 25th, 2009, 11:05 AM	#11
shasta Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 375	Re: Cole, Rood, and Haan Co. (by Cole Haan) the toe looks like it was up somebody's hind end the way it's darker than the rest of the boot

September 25th, 2009, 07:59 PM	#12
Epaulet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,852	Re: Cole, Rood, and Haan Co. (by Cole Haan) I've seen this line in person. It doesn't do it for me. With the long lasts and pre-distressed treatments, it's a bit of a John Varvatos homage. Pricing is high too.
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