Calling all LLBean Katahdin Iron Works Boots owners - Page 74

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Originally Posted by ruben 

If anyone is interested, I have a pair of these in 10.5, in the old style leather (much preferable IMO) that I'm going to return to LLB.

I much much prefer the look of these, but the 11Ds fit me better.


Just thought I'd see if anyone here wanted them before I send them back, tried on indoors, but never worn outdoors.

Bought them at the old price too, so like ~45 cheaper than the current LLB retail..

Sent you a PM. I'm definitely interested!

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Originally Posted by fitchottie 

Anyone have issue with their boots popping as they walk or squeek. I got a pair of the Jcrew Chippewas and the pop as I walk, so they sent me another pair but the second pair is too dark (pebbiling and grain) the toe looks horrible with the pebbiling so dark.

if you look back a little, i'd check if the heel is separated from the rest of the sole.  that was my issue with them.

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Originally Posted by bl@ster 

Attention Katahdin menz:

New Chippewa Archival boot line is coming aka Katahdin's Done Right. More info here:

http://www.styleforum.net/t/334210/chippewas-archival-boot-line

i can't wait.

I've been wearing these boots every day for 2 months.  This is with a light coat of Obenauf's.  They're actually a little lighter than in the image, it's just the bad lighting/phone camera.

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Originally Posted by fitchottie 

Anyone have issue with their boots popping as they walk or squeek. I got a pair of the Jcrew Chippewas and the pop as I walk, so they sent me another pair but the second pair is too dark (pebbiling and grain) the toe looks horrible with the pebbiling so dark.

I have that issue too.  Seems to be the adhesive popping from the heel/sole

Can these work well in the winter snow and still look good with APC Petit Standards if my hem is 6.5-6.75? Or will they look silly/like clown shoes.

Hopefully one of you guys could help me out...Is the bottom boot half-grain leather? It is definitely fuzzier.

I have been looking at these boots for a couple days now and can't bite the bullet on them yet. I do a lot of metal work and construction type work, but I am sick of the normal yellowish/tan timberland steel toe work boot. I was wondering if any thinks that these would be any good for that. I know there is no steel toe but I can live without that. Will they be durable enough to take a beating like that day in and day out? Also I don't always wear skinny jeans, the skinniest I can fit into is a Levi 514 (I'm a bigger dude) which i wear the majority of the time. how would these look if I were just around working with a hooded sweatshirt on or something like that and not dressed up? Thanks.

I have been looking at these boots for a couple days now and can't bite the bullet on them yet. I do a lot of metal work and construction type work, but I am sick of the normal yellowish/tan timberland steel toe work boot. I was wondering if any thinks that these would be any good for that. I know there is no steel toe but I can live without that. Will they be durable enough to take a beating like that day in and day out? Also I don't always wear skinny jeans, the skinniest I can fit into is a Levi 514 (I'm a bigger dude) which i wear the majority of the time. how would these look if I were just around working with a hooded sweatshirt on or something like that and not dressed up? Thanks.

anyone know where these can be acquired?

So I have a pair of Chippewa 6inchers on order... their "chocolate apache" leather seems to be the same texture as the current brown Katahdins, though perhaps lighter in color.   I'm looking to polish them up a bit, possibly with Meltonian cream.  I've used Obenauf's on other boots and while it's good for waterproofing, it's not what I'm looking for here.  So, any recommendations on a product (wax, cream, polish) that might bring some shine to the boots?