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[Kingstonian]

I bought these Hoggs of Fife Rannoch last year,made by Cheaney I think that they are the Penine with speed hooks. View attachment 1724599

I have the Hoggs of Fife Veldtschoen shoe version - the Roxburgh. A lot easier to put on and take off !

However, the leather is Zug and completely different to the leather on the Pennine.

Veldtschoen Variations

I mentioned I'd do a roundup of Veldtschoen boots available today. Here's a quick and dirty summary, which I'll update as I find more inform...

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[Northants bloke]

I have Roxburgh shoes and Pennine II boots too. I also wear other Cheaneys and a few Loakes. My problem with the country shoes is that with the heavy soles and no ankle support I have twisted my ankle in them more than once. For that reason I am now preferring chukka boots.

 

[cerneabbas]

I have the Hoggs of Fife Veldtschoen shoe version - the Roxburgh. A lot easier to put on and take off !

However, the leather is Zug and completely different to the leather on the Pennine.

Veldtschoen Variations

I mentioned I'd do a roundup of Veldtschoen boots available today. Here's a quick and dirty summary, which I'll update as I find more inform...

loomstate.blogspot.com

I thought that the Rannoch was a bargain compared to the Pennine but the fact that the Pennine isnt Zug makes me think that it was a bigger bargain.

 

[Kingstonian]

I thought that the Rannoch was a bargain compared to the Pennine but the fact that the Pennine isnt Zug makes me think that it was a bigger bargain.

Zug has always been a more well-regarded leather than Pennine country grain.

However, you then get into provenance of Zug leathers. No longer in business Martins of Scotland etc. Zug is definitely sturdier than Cheaney country grain.

 

[cerneabbas]

I have Roxburgh shoes and Pennine II boots too. I also wear other Cheaneys and a few Loakes. My problem with the country shoes is that with the heavy soles and no ankle support I have twisted my ankle in them more than once. For that reason I am now preferring chukka boots.

I think that when a shoe is too heavy I prefer the boot version,my Sanders Salisbury for instance,I should have bought the Cheltenham boot.

 

[cerneabbas]

Zug has always been a more well-regarded leather than Pennine country grain.

However, you then get into provenance of Zug leathers. No longer in business Martins of Scotland etc. Zug is definitely sturdier than Cheaney country grain.

I bought some boots from Pediwear they are made by Cheaney, the Tweed but in dark brown grain,its lovely and supple and very comfortable from the first wear but I did wonder how long lasting it would be.
One of the boots with an Avon,both have Commando soles,the boot is more comfortable.

 

[Northants bloke]

My current favourite walking boots are these Cheaney Liffey.

 

[Kingstonian]

I think that when a shoe is too heavy I prefer the boot version,my Sanders Salisbury for instance,I should have bought the Cheltenham boot.

Fair enough. I use Pennines as Winter footwear. I also have walking boots with speed hooks - but I never use Pennines for country walks. Veldtschoen shoes are handy, so I wear them throughout the year.

I like the dark colours and the absence of broguing makes cleaning easier.

 

[Northants bloke]

...I like the dark colours and the absence of broguing makes cleaning easier.

I think the toecap heavy derbies are a good look. I'm just too clumsy not to fall off of them.?

 

[suitforcourt]

Maiden voyage of my Cheaney Pennine II veldtschoen boots. With thicker wool socks, the fit is snug.

 

[Kingstonian]

Maiden voyage of my Cheaney Pennine II veldtschoen boots. With thicker wool socks, the fit is snug.

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Look pretty even and a good fit. Mine are much closer on the bottom holes then get wider.

 

[Wrenkin]

I thought that the Rannoch was a bargain compared to the Pennine but the fact that the Pennine isnt Zug makes me think that it was a bigger bargain.

Where did you buy the Rannochs? It looks like they're not as widely carried as they were a few years back.

 

[Mercurio]

Where did you buy the Rannochs? It looks like they're not as widely carried as they were a few years back.

Maybe these links can help:

Rannoch Veldtschoen Boot by Hoggs of Fife

Rannoch Veldtschoen Boot by Hoggs of Fife from Fife Country.

www.fifecountry.co.uk

Roxburgh (with Rubber Sole) by Hoggs of Fife

Roxburgh (with Rubber Sole) by Hoggs of Fife from Fife Country. The Roxburgh is a classic British country shoe.

www.fifecountry.co.uk

These were made for Herring Shoes by Cheaney:

Herring Wasdale II in burgundy grain from Herring Shoes

The Herring Wasdale isn’t so much crafted as engineered. A thoroughly masculine style, this is a shoe designed for taking on the elements. Featuring a leather upper and full leather lining, the V-lite rubber sole and Veldtschoen construction ma

www.herringshoes.co.uk

Herring Windermere (Rubber) rubber-soled boots in burgundy grain from Herring Shoes

The Herring Windermere isnt so much crafted as engineered. A thoroughly masculine style, this is a boot designed for taking on the elements. Featuring a leather upper and full leather lining, the Commando rubber sole and Veldtschoen construction make this

www.herringshoes.co.uk

 

[cerneabbas]

Where did you buy the Rannochs? It looks like they're not as widely carried as they were a few years back.

I ordered them online from a shop called Rantin Robin,the bloke was helpful regarding sizing and the delivery was very quick.

 

[Kingstonian]

I ordered them online from a shop called Rantin Robin,the bloke was helpful regarding sizing and the delivery was very quick.

You can also buy them directly from a Hoggs of Fife, of course. They have regular sales and discounts.