The streetwear shoes and boots thread...No sneakers please - Page 262

if only they made those blake b boots in the "bordeaux" color

I've been pretty happy with my Mr. B. boots (cognac). Size down one, look for a 15% off coupon online, easy returns if you aren't happy. It is blake welted, and the construction is pretty solid. However, my only complaint is that the painted on patina is obvious at the edges and the color is a bit more orangeish than I'd like. It'll prolly darken with age though. Relatively comfortable.

As far as i know, there's no such thing as blake welted.

I've heard of a blake welt outside of this shoe, and it says it in the description. I'm no shoe expert, but I'm quite sure it is welted

made in italy BR chukkas? Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
i like the color...

A welt is a strip of leather running round the outside of the upper. It has 2 stitches running through it. 1 connects it to the sole - that's the one you can see. The other connects it to the upper and insole - you can't see it.

Blake construction is when the insole is stitched directly to the sole. There is no welt, and you don't see the stitch around the outside of the sole - but you can see it on the insole


Blake/rapid is when the insole is stitch to a mid-sole, which is then stitched to the outsole - around the outer of the shoe, you can see it. There is no welt - the midsole essentially performs the same function as the welt.


Many Goodyear welted shoes have a storm or "split reverse" welt, which is basically just a welt with a raised bump around the outside to protect from water getting it.

Those boots are confusing because they say "Blake", but then they appear to have that bump - meaning they must have a welt. It's a bit of a contradiction

Ahh, i just googled it and it's possible they could be blake rapid plus what they call a "tirolese rand".

- here's a comment from Ron Rider:


So blake rapid plus a welt. Interesting!

That was a lengthy and informed answer, so i'm just gonna nod my head

For those with the Mr B boots, when worn do they appear more chunky or sleek? Would they look out of place with slim jeans/pants etc?

When I look down at my feet, they appear a bit chunky. Seen in a mirror, especially to the side, they look very sleek. I wear petit standards (skinny) and I think they look good with the boots

This is the weird thing about chunky footwear. Often it looks best with slimmer pants.

Either way that style of boot is meant to be chunky. If you want sleek go margiela or paul smith or NDC etc.

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really leaning towards first...but I can perhaps dye the 2nd one dark brown. 3rd is just to show the range of colors

suede

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leather

If I'm going to be mostly wearing jeans with button down.

GEORGE COX X THURS

 

 

 

Goodyear welt + double outsole