Construction issue with Rider boots

[blackplatano]

I got some wingtip boots made by Ron Rider at the B&S not too long ago. The boots had only been tried on judging by what the seller told me and how new the soles were when I got them. Since then I have only worn the boots 2-3 times, including today.

Well today I'm walking down the street and bend down to tie my shoes, when I noticed that theres a separation where the leather meets the sole. "WTF?" It's what I though.
I don't know the seriousness of the issue or whether it's common with Rider's boots, but I was under the impression that construction was a little more durable.

I will post pics later on today.

 

[Cary Grant]

I've a pair that I've tramped through rain, city streets, all over London... through the woods... and they're about indestructable.

But even the best brands might suffer an issue once in a million.

Ron reads and posts here. And he'll get to the bottom of things if it is indeed the shoe. I've messaged him.

 

[JayJay]

I have over a half dozen pairs of Rider boots and a couple pairs of shoes. No problems with any of them.

 

[Cary Grant]

Ron's aware of the matter.

 

[Fuuma]

In a sense that's a problem with second-hand item; you don't know what they've really been through and, even if everyone involved is being entirely honest, it's hard for someone like the initial seller to honour any guarantee of quality. Can you go to a cobbler and get the boots repaired in a satisfying manner?

 

[Philip1978]

Originally Posted by blackplatano

I got some wingtip boots made by Ron Rider at the B&S not too long ago. The boots had only been tried on judging by what the seller told me and how new the soles were when I got them. Since then I have only worn the boots 2-3 times, including today.

Well today I'm walking down the street and bend down to tie my shoes, when I noticed that theres a separation where the leather meets the sole. "WTF?" It's what I though.
I don't know the seriousness of the issue or whether it's common with Rider's boots, but I was under the impression that construction was a little more durable.

I will post pics later on today.

I had the same problem with my pair of martegani's.

 

[Cary Grant]

Originally Posted by DrCool1978

I had the same problem with my pair of martegani's.

Were they new from Martegani or seconds from the ebay store or similar?

 

[Philip1978]

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

Were they new from Martegani or seconds from the ebay store or similar?

To be honest I can't remember, I bought them off ebay when I first joined SF.

 

[walneal]

I have 3 pairs of Boots from Ron but I cant speak for the durability,
I havent worn any of them yet

But I do own and wear some Marteganis, all very well made and live up strong

 

[Philip1978]

Checked my ebay history, bought them July 20, 2007 from riders5r

 

[emptym]

I've had and abused a pair for almost a year. It's in great shape.

 

[Cary Grant]

Originally Posted by walneal

I have 3 pairs of Boots from Ron but I cant speak for the durability,
I havent worn any of them yet

Oh you!!!!

 

[robin]

Can you post a picture? It sounds cosmetic and not so much of a construction issue.

 

[Douglas]

BP, I encourage you to post a picture.

Ron is a hell of a guy and makes a hell of a product. He uses the same factories as Martegani so the quality should be on par, that is to say, damned good. More than that though, Ron is a fantastic human being and a tremendous asset to SF, not only for his own outstanding boots but the deals he provides through his eBay site and Francos, and also for his generosity with antiquing and other shoe advice.

I am certain that he will give you full consideration, but I think it's appropriate and fair that this issue see the full light of day, just so that anything that comes out of this is fully vetted and nobody's good name is besmirched inappropriately.

FWIW, I have a pair of Rider chukkas that I beat the hell out of and love very dearly.

 

[DocHolliday]

My dealings with Ron have always been outstanding. He's bent over backwards to make sure I was happy. I haven't bought any of his Rider boots yet, but I've purchased several Marteganis from him. I have a pair of shell chukkas that are probably my most abused shoes, but they're holding up great.