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dimsumsogood said:

Whats funny is that i felt no discernible difference between 2030 and 2045 in the same size, both were tight. I hope 110 will work out. I think ill take my barrie size.

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Yeah the 2045 felt more narrow than I expected. I've never tried 2030, but feel certain the 110 will give you more room.



metranger8694 said:

I thought it was asked about and it wasn't a sprung toe. I don't think I'd like it. Its not a sprung toe in the proposal pic, is it?

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I think Fok said in his experience it was not very sprung, which I believe seeing these later versions. But the inspiration shoe clearly is a bit more sprung, which gives it that classic look. At the same time, a sprung toe always looks more drastic in straight on side pics than in real life, where you rarely see it from that angle.



linafelt said:

I think Fok said in his experience it was not very sprung, which I believe seeing these later versions. But the inspiration shoe clearly is a bit more sprung, which gives it that classic look. At the same time, a sprung toe always looks more drastic in straight on side pics than in real life, where you rarely see it from that angle.

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When I read "sprung toe" I think of the 310, which is way more than the proposal pic... Do you mean that or a subtle spring.



Raneleigh said:

Not opposed if it garnered even more interest.  But in general, the notion behind that boot is more of a classic work boot sans cap-toe.  

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Yeah, i dont think a cap toe would work as well.

linafelt said:

^^ Regarding the 110, it is interesting how much variation there is in the toe, with regard to how "sprung" it is. It seems like in earlier versions (the original Boondocker, the oxford sample boot) there was more of sprung toe, whereas these later ones that have been posted seem more flat. Or perhaps it just depends on who is doing the lasting, or some other factors. Personally, I really like the sprung toe, and I hope that we can get it that way on the Half-Japanese.

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Trust me. The 110 is not a sprung toe. You can look at the last and compare it to the 310. It just... isn't Depending on the lasting and the sole, I've seen it have a subtle curve, but it is far from the sprung toe. The only shoes to have absolutely no curvature in the sole, ever, at all, are sneakers.

1. The "Echo Boot" by @Synthese
- inspired by Hoth.
Model: Scout boot
Last: 2030
Leather: Off-white smooth Guidi leather ("bone")
Leather (tongue): white roughout
Eyelets: 7 white
Sole: White mini-ripple sole
Comments: unstructured toe, plain-toe, white edge paint, tonal stitching, pull tab (smooth bone leather)

HOF Remake!
2. The Tan Bison mini-ripple toe
Model: Scout boot
Last: 2030
Leather: tan bison grain side
Leather (tongue): tan bison roughout
Eyelets: 7 eyelet, brass
Sole: Vibram white mini ripple sole, natural midsole.
MISC: Pull Tab
Comments: plain toe, unstructured


********5. The "Half-Japanese" by @linafelt - inspired by sample boot/Japan-style oxfords.
Model: old style work oxford
Last: 110
Leather: Ebony Latigo
Leather (tongue): er, something even darker maybe
Eyelets: 5 antique brass
Sole: rubber heel and half sole (Cat's Paw, or Vibram)
Comments: structured toe, plaintoe, natural edge, notice external heel counter different from the derby shoes -- this shoe rocks.


******6. The "Blue Collar Garage Boot" by @Raneleigh
Model: Service boot
Last: 110
Leather: Smooth Brown (matte)
Leather (tongue): same
Eyelets: 7
Sole: Cats Paw heel and Vibram #700 sole
Comments: partially structured plain toe, pull tab



**8. The Canadian Galway Boot (Hudson Bay Dandy?)
Model: Country Derby boot
Last: 2030
Leather: Ebony Latigo
Leather (tongue): Ebony Latigo
Leather (upper shaft): Dark brown bison
Eyelets: 7 antique brass
Midsole: natural
Sole: Dainite
Comments: faux toe cap, partially structured toe, pull tab, tonal upper stitching


11. Waxed Flesh Service Boot
Model: Service Boot
Last: 2030
Leather: brown waxed flesh
Leather (tongue): brown
Eyelets: 7 vintage brass eyelet
Sole: Dainite
Comments: plain toe cap, unstructured




13. The "I-Can't-Fit-Into-the-2030-Because-of-My-Fat-Feet" Waxed Flesh Service Boot
Model: Service Boot
Last: 110
Leather: brown waxed flesh
Leather (tongue): brown
Eyelets: 7 vintage brass eyelet
Sole: Commando
Comments: plain toe, partially structured, pull tab, natural midsole, tonal upper stitching


23. Service Boot in Navy Latigo
Last: 2030
Leather: Navy Latigo
Leather (tongue): black
Eyelets: 9 gunmetal
Midsole: natural
Sole: Dainite
Comments: unstructured toe, tonal stitching on upper, white welt stitching.
* Laces: 1 set – 2 tone leather, 1 set – Waxed Lace *Not guaranteed

In this brutal elimination round, the above are still all viable, but the frontrunners are, in no particular order:

1) Echo boot
2) HOF Tan bison boot on a min ripple sole
5) "Half Japanese" 145 Oxford in ebony latigo
23) "Blue boots" - navy latigo on the 2030 last
11) Skinny brown waxed flesh boot
13) Fat feet brown waxed flesh boot

And then, all in the running, but with no obvious stand out,

Something in 310, though that crowd seems to have gone completely silent re. getting to consensus, right now represented by "dirty martini", which I think is not a great name for this boot, but whatever.
Canadian Galway/Hudson Bay dandy
Blue collar garage boot
Olive oil (which I am deducting grades because people keep on asking for 8 or 10 eyelets, when I have clearly indicated that you have the choice between 7 and 9 eyelets).

But.. more will fall before the day is done. If you feel that something has been overlooked, post it in the thread.

Cheers,

Fok.

metranger8694 said:

When I read "sprung toe" I think of the 310, which is way more than the proposal pic... Do you mean that or a subtle spring.

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LA Guy said:

Trust me. The 110 is not a sprung toe. You can look at the last and compare it to the 310. It just... isn't Depending on the lasting and the sole, I've seen it have a subtle curve, but it is far from the sprung toe. The only shoes to have absolutely no curvature in the sole, ever, at all, are sneakers.

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No doubt, the 310 is the epitome of sprung toe! Call it what you want though, those earlier 110s had more of an upturn, as in the original boondocker (upper left):


Anyway, I think the consensus is that the inspiration shoe for Half-Japanese is perfectly shaped for that build, so I hope our version (if it gets made) looks just like it: With a good upturn, more than say the Palmer Trading boot but not to the extent of a 310.

@LA Guy -- Do the stars mean anything in particular? I may have missed this as well, but how many boots will be going into production this round?

Really hoping that more people will support the Canadian Galway - let's use the MTO opportunity to make something distinctive from Viberg's regular makeups or collabs that pays homage in its own way to one of SF's grail boots while having a rugged country shitkicker vibe of its own.

I count about 6-7 people interested so far. I know it's not a lot but I do have the feeling this'll have a pretty good following when/if it goes to production. Any support helps, yo

RodimusPrime said:

@LA Guy -- Do the stars mean anything in particular? I may have missed this as well, but how many boots will be going into production this round?

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Hi,

The maximum number of makeups that will go into production is 5, but it will be 4 unless I see a compelling reason to do 5. Of the six or seven that will go to vote, not all of them will get made.

The stars mean nothing at this point. The post underneath is what you should pay attention to.

Cheers,

Fok.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, I thought that the #23 blue boot was 9 eyelets, partial structure, no pull tab?

westie187 said:

Please correct me if I'm wrong, I thought that the #23 blue boot was 9 eyelets, partial structure, no pull tab?

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Er... If the OP and others can verify that for me, sure, I can change it.

Thanks! Didn't mean to rock the boat....

janoy89 said:

You know as much as I like some of the more unique boots out there, I'd probably wear this one the most by a long shot. Especially since I'm mostly a jeans a t-shirt guy who for some reason doesn't have a plain brown boot.

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I feel the same way. But it's not looking good for the #6 Blue Collar Garage Boot unless we get more definitive interest guys. Please don't let this one slip away - we will not see the likes of it any time again soon. Are you guys seriously telling me that you don't need a rugged workboot in your stable?! There is only 1 pair of 110 boots on the short list!