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[E. coli]

Norman Vilalta Derby Simple ?

 

[Angel91]

Hello guys, I’m sorry if I post a question and not a photo. I’ve seen a couple of times comments on this forum saying that boots with zips are something not to be considered, but I cannot really find information to explain the reason behind this opinion. In fact, you don’t see high end boots with zips, maybe there’s a reason. Could anyone explain what’s the problem behind the zip?

 

[jischwar]

Hello guys, I’m sorry if I post a question and not a photo. I’ve seen a couple of times comments on this forum saying that boots with zips are something not to be considered, but I cannot really find information to explain the reason behind this opinion. In fact, you don’t see high end boots with zips, maybe there’s a reason. Could anyone explain what’s the problem behind the zip?

I haven't seen this mentioned as I love a good side zip. In fact I've been on the hunt for the perfect one for a while. I really like Saint Crispins (I consider them a high end maker) but am not a fan of their "V" shape on the zip. A wholecut side zip boot would be ?

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Monroe natty cxl..

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Oldest and favorite pair of Galways I own. They’re like butter after all these years.
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I have a twin and if ever there was a case for an item being more than a sum of its parts it’s this pair. They’re just about the perfect suede boot.

 

[Noblekostas]

A few of my latest acquisitions. All Carlos santos.

might take some worn shots tomorrow if I can but I’m packing to move to Italy so it’s not a prio ?

 

[Blastwice]

Hello guys, I’m sorry if I post a question and not a photo. I’ve seen a couple of times comments on this forum saying that boots with zips are something not to be considered, but I cannot really find information to explain the reason behind this opinion. In fact, you don’t see high end boots with zips, maybe there’s a reason. Could anyone explain what’s the problem behind the zip?

Here are two MTM zip boots from ZEB along with some Carmina Zip boots.

What's wrong with zip boots?

 

[Angel91]

in that case, there’s nothing wrong, but I’ve seen people mention it several times in this forum, that’s why I asked . Thanks!

 

[boyoi]

I’m a fan of my Benzein zips in Shinki HB

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

in that case, there’s nothing wrong, but I’ve seen people mention it several times in this forum, that’s why I asked . Thanks!

More to do with taste than actual structural issues I’d think.

 

[SumDude]

These just arrived. Trickers/END snuff suede super boot.

 

[Zapasman]

Here are two MTM zip boots from ZEB along with some Carmina Zip boots.

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What's wrong with zip boots?

Those oxblood Zebs are killer. What last are those?. Any size advise (Vs. Carmina lasts/other brands)?. TIA

 

[Schweino]

I haven't seen this mentioned as I love a good side zip. In fact I've been on the hunt for the perfect one for a while. I really like Saint Crispins (I consider them a high end maker) but am not a fan of their "V" shape on the zip. A wholecut side zip boot would be ?

Cheaney makes one too, which looks very well IMO. I think @upr_crust owns a pair.

I never pulled the trigger though because I'm afraid there will be too much room in the shaft of the boots which cannot be adjusted with a zipper.

 

[Schweino]

A few of my latest acquisitions. All Carlos santos.

might take some worn shots tomorrow if I can but I’m packing to move to Italy so it’s not a prio ?

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Is that patinated suede/nubuck on the field boots? Looks very cool.

And by moving you mean you are leaving the cold North permanently or just traveling?

 

[Noblekostas]

Is that patinated suede/nubuck on the field boots? Looks very cool.

And by moving you mean you are leaving the cold North permanently or just traveling?

It’s olive suede, the bottom is Guimaraes patina.

yes I’m leaving Sweden permanently for Florence I’ll be studying bespoke shoemaking