Help! - Loake 290's - Casual wear???

[learner]

Are these boots too glossy to wear with jeans? I can't get my hands on any other decent Chelsea boot where I live.

Could you de - gloss them at all?

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Thanks.

 

[playdohh22]

I think they would look just fine with jeans.

 

[erdawe]

Degloss with the application leather condition and gently wiping with paper towels. Should remove the surface factory finish gloss.

 

[learner]

Thanks guys. Does anyone have a pair of these, or a pic of them being work with jeans?

 

[learner]

Here's a better pic....

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[learner]

The othe rboot there is the "Chatswort" which I might be able to locate.

Which would be better fopr casual wear with jeans?

 

[learner]

Has anyone had a look at the new pic?

 

[habitue]

Was thinking of buying the Chatsworth myself. Just wonder, how "waxy" the "waxy brown" looks and what happens with shoe polish on it. However I would go for the "Herring" version of the shoe.

 

[learner]

The online pics of the chatsworth dont do them justice. They dont look waxy in real life at all.

 

[NoVaguy]

Given the drop in the Aussie dollar, you might want to also look into importing a pair RM Williams from Australia? I think what they call Chestnut is a nice dark brown.

 

[habitue]

Originally Posted by NoVaguy

Given the drop in the Aussie dollar, you might want to also look into importing a pair RM Williams from Australia? I think what they call Chestnut is a nice dark brown.

That is an excellent proposal! I usually wear 8F in my shoes. Should I go for a 8F model with RM Williams as well? Any good online source?

 

[Drinkwaters]

I have a pair of these. I put a thin rubber ( Pirelli ) sole over leather one to handle New England elements. I also use the Paraboot Beeswax Polish on these and they give them a dull but preventive shine. They have aged nicely and I wear them with Denim all the time.

We have an account with Loake, so if anyone is inclined to order a pair, please let me know.

Gary

Originally Posted by learner

Thanks guys. Does anyone have a pair of these, or a pic of them being work with jeans?