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That's definitely an issue with anything that doesn't have a Lug Sole. The Danner boot is definitely a better choice for really terrible conditions, but most guys will opt for a Thorogood / Indy Boot / Wolverine 1000 Mile because of it's wearability in normal conditions. Unless you have ice on the ground a lot, it might not be an issue. And something like the Thorogoods can be easily worn in April-May, thereby extending its seasonal use.
But getting a lug piece cemented onto the bottom of the Thorogood might give you the best of both worlds. If you have a local cobbler, you can always swing by and see what they offer before your order.
All the Walts should be shipped now, we just received the Rudy's this past Friday, so those should go out by Tuesday.
Yes, I was working with Loake but once we got the Carmina account I canned all of our other footwear projects. Carmina absolutely knocked me out when I saw it - you guys are going to LOVE these shoes.
Thanks for the information, I appreciate it. Mostly I'm concerned with slippage on ice and I wasn't sure how that sole would work in those conditions. I'm sort of debating between the Danner and the Thorogood (I know they're very different aesthetically). I'm leaning toward the Thorogood because it's a sleeker boot and I kind of what to go that direction with my next purchase, but I'm still somewhat undecided.
That's definitely an issue with anything that doesn't have a Lug Sole. The Danner boot is definitely a better choice for really terrible conditions, but most guys will opt for a Thorogood / Indy Boot / Wolverine 1000 Mile because of it's wearability in normal conditions. Unless you have ice on the ground a lot, it might not be an issue. And something like the Thorogoods can be easily worn in April-May, thereby extending its seasonal use.
But getting a lug piece cemented onto the bottom of the Thorogood might give you the best of both worlds. If you have a local cobbler, you can always swing by and see what they offer before your order.
Mike,
Are the donegal pre-orders shipping this week?
All the Walts should be shipped now, we just received the Rudy's this past Friday, so those should go out by Tuesday.
Mike a long time ago you said you were getting some Loake boots? Has that fallen through?
Yes, I was working with Loake but once we got the Carmina account I canned all of our other footwear projects. Carmina absolutely knocked me out when I saw it - you guys are going to LOVE these shoes.