RM Williams Boots - Everything You Wanted to Know

TheWraith · May 27, 2009

Originally Posted by amce

My Comfort Craftsman mock crocs have slithered through customs and were waiting for me when I got home from work today. Look great, fit perfectly. Will do a picture parade post when I get back 'cos tomorrow I'm off to Oz for a week.

Cheers

Congrats on the receipt of your boots. Glad they fit you. Look forward to seeing and hearing more from you.

konadog · May 29, 2009

just won a pair of the chestnut yearling craftsman in 9F on ebay. i love these boots. unfortunately they are just a smidge too tight in both length and width. i worked off the John Lobb chart as i own a pair of Berkshire loafers. oh well. gonna put up for sale here as soon as my membership hits 45 days. PM me if you're interested sooner.

http://www.julietaddison.smugmug.com...068_dNJzy-A-LB

Wrigglez · May 30, 2009

hey, seeking the wisdom of the RMW thread once more.

I'm an 8G on the craftsmen last, (actual size not sators styleforum model minus one width and add one length size)

i wanted to know what my sized would translate to on the Vass U last and the crockett and jones sizeing. unfortunatily i cannot wear chelsea boots all the time and need some laceups the change things up. cheers in advance.

ps looking foward to the mock crock.

Ged · May 30, 2009

Originally Posted by Wrigglez

hey, seeking the wisdom of the RMW thread once more.

I'm an 8G on the craftsmen last, (actual size not sators styleforum model minus one width and add one length size)

i wanted to know what my sized would translate to on the Vass U last and the crockett and jones sizeing. unfortunatily i cannot wear chelsea boots all the time and need some laceups the change things up. cheers in advance.

ps looking foward to the mock crock.

I am an 8H in RMW and an 8F in 341 CJ, and can squeeze into an 8E 337. Thus I would suspect you might be a comfortable 8E in CJ. Of course the lasts are all different. Don't know about Vass U - I was advised it would be too narrow for my foot but sounds like you would fit into them.

Ged

Wrigglez · May 30, 2009

Originally Posted by Ged

I am an 8H in RMW and an 8F in 341 CJ, and can squeeze into an 8E 337. Thus I would suspect you might be a comfortable 8E in CJ. Of course the lasts are all different. Don't know about Vass U - I was advised it would be too narrow for my foot but sounds like you would fit into them.

Ged

cheers mate.

BankerAnchor · May 31, 2009

I was just browsing the Aussie Bush Hat's website and stumbled upon these boots:

The RM Williams "Rigger"

http://aussiebushhats.com.au/catalog...roducts_id=288

Now what is stopping anyone creating a MTO lace up boot with forum special specifications? Thoughts?

manofstyle · May 31, 2009

What RM Williams configuration matches the AE Mora US size 9D.

BankerAnchor · Jun 1, 2009

Just found this previous post by Sator:

Originally Posted by Sator

I once tried asking RM Williams if they would make an Oxford boot. Unfortunately, they said "no".

That is unfortunate. I will ask them again for good measure.

Narwhale · Jun 1, 2009

Originally Posted by BankerAnchor

I was just browsing the Aussie Bush Hat's website and stumbled upon these boots:

The RM Williams "Rigger"

http://aussiebushhats.com.au/catalog...roducts_id=288

Now what is stopping anyone creating a MTO lace up boot with forum special specifications? Thoughts?

Those look great, and I would think about getting them instead of something like Red Wings. On a separate note, the exchange rate has really fallen in the last couple of months! I bought some Craftsmen in January (not even at the highest point of exchange) and I would pay about $50 more today.

BankerAnchor · Jun 3, 2009

Originally Posted by Narwhale

Those look great, and I would think about getting them instead of something like Red Wings. On a separate note, the exchange rate has really fallen in the last couple of months! I bought some Craftsmen in January (not even at the highest point of exchange) and I would pay about $50 more today.

Yes, RMW's aren't quite the same bargain for US buyers that they were 6 months ago!

As an update, RM Williams has gotten back to me about producing a kangaroo leather lace up boot with the craftsman last and a screwed sole. I was quoted only $515 AUD ($423 USD). According to the sales guy, the guy at the factory said "this has never been done before".

I expected a much higher quote.

Acipenser · Jun 3, 2009

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Florian Gray · Jun 6, 2009

I really love the RM Williams Craftsman with the exception of the heel which is simply too high for my tastes.

- Would having my cobbler lower the height of the heel by a cm adversely affect my balance to a noticeable degree?
- Is there any other factor I should consider before performing the operation?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Florian

Tumbleweed · Jun 6, 2009

I never really noticed the Craftsmen heel being particularly higher than any other heeled shoe. I got a pair of Yearlings earlier this week, the block heel is almost twice the height of the regular heel. It's fantastic.

Prince of Paisley · Jun 6, 2009

Originally Posted by Florian Gray

I really love the RM Williams Craftsman with the exception of the heel which is simply too high for my tastes.

Florian

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed

I never really noticed the Craftsmen heel being particularly higher than any other heeled shoe. I got a pair of Yearlings earlier this week, the block heel is almost twice the height of the regular heel. It's fantastic.

I was surprised at the height of the craftsman heels when I got my first pair. I'd wanted a pair of blocks or even cubans at one stage, but at 6'4'' already, I thought they'd make me unsociably tall!

Tumbleweed · Jun 6, 2009

I'm 5' 8" so the extra inch or so can't hurt.

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