Balmoral Boot Appreciation

[Michael81]

I have a pair of Bexley boots with a Ridgeway sole and have been impressed with the traction they provide. Unfortunately there is no option for Ridgeway soles on Carmina's site, but I suppose it can't hurt to ask.

The victory sole looks quite similar so I assumed it would have similar properties.

 

[RogerP]

Vass shell / calf combo cleaned and shined and ready for its second boot season.

 

[eightace]

Details please - they're magnificent!

 

[eightace]

Vass shell / calf combo cleaned and shined and ready for its second boot season.

I meant what are the details of these?

 

[RogerP]

I meant what are the details of these?

F last, Bordeaux shell uppers, Bordeaux calf shaft, Dainite soles. Makeup courtesy of @jokb of GTAShoeshine.

And Thanks- I'm very fond of this pair.

 

[jokb]

Vass shell / calf combo cleaned and shined and ready for its second boot season.

Boots are still looking sharp Roger!

Coincidentally, I shined the shoe version of these boots last night and sporting them today.

 

[RogerP]

^^^ Sweet!

 

[Wild Strawberry Rabbit]

 

[ThinkDerm]

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love this

 

[Michael81]

MTO Carmina on Rain last:

 

[Wild Strawberry Rabbit]

 

[Coffandcig]

 

[AdductorMagnus]

Budget bals, Meermin calf/grain on Hiro last. Darkened with MdO cream polish.
Vintage 70s vinyl flooring.

 

[MGitlis]

Inspired by the beautiful blue Vass balmoral boots I saw in this thread (thanks RogerP), I had these made by Carmina on the Simpson last. Black grain on vamp mostly for comfort, because the crease of the Simpson last can dig into my foot a little. Cuffing pants that way only to show you the boots better,
I don’t walk around like that

 

[Seoul Soul]

View attachment 1081607 View attachment 1081608 Inspired by the beautiful blue Vass balmoral boots I saw in this thread (thanks RogerP), I had these made by Carmina on the Simpson last. Black grain on vamp mostly for comfort, because the crease of the Simpson last can dig into my foot a little. Cuffing pants that way only to show you the boots better,
I don’t walk around like that

These look incredible, very worthy of the epiteth "boot Appreciation" indeed! I would even suggest you'd walk around with cuffed pants, you would do beholders a favor.

I'd like to ask: is there any way to integrate balmoral boots into a smart casual look that features clean black/grey jeans and a button up/sweater/coat? Or are balmoral boots with jeans just as "uncanny valley" as jeans with black oxfords?
I recently ordered black balmorals, but noticed that I'd probably have trouble integrating them into my wardrobe.