It's getting colder, What are the best boots for fall/winter?

[Synthese]

Every time I see a picture of beat-up Katahdins it only cements my resolve to purchase a pair this winter. Wow.

 

[ssnyc]

So I just purchased the dark brown (right) Abington guide boots from Proper, they'll be here in a few days. Maybe a bit hasty since I won't really be wearing them for a while, but decision made. Thanks again for all the input!

 

[slide13]

Originally Posted by riraito

As much as I hate newbie threads, I love reading about boots for fall. hahaha. I actually just ordered katahdins because of this thread.

I am also thinking about getting the obenauf small care pack.. is it worth it? the only leather products I have are a tanner belt/basic cardholder and these boots

I would pick up red wings if they had my size..



Good choice on the Katahdins, you will not be dissapointed with them.

I use Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP on almost all my leather goods and I love the stuff. Never used the rest of their products myself. I would just buy a tub of the LP and you should be good to go. I gave my boots a good coating, waited a few days and then did it again. Don't forget to use some on the welt, I let that go last winter and the welt got really dry. A heavy coating recently restored it fairly well though but preventative maintenance is always best.

 

[imightbechad]

Originally Posted by ssnyc

So I just purchased the dark brown (right) Abington guide boots from Proper, they'll be here in a few days. Maybe a bit hasty since I won't really be wearing them for a while, but decision made. Thanks again for all the input!

Post some pictures when you get them. I have a hunch their photography is a little deceiving.

 

[uristocrat]

Originally Posted by imightbechad

Post some pictures when you get them. I have a hunch their photography is a little deceiving.

yes.. please do...

 

[Epaulet]

Originally Posted by nocoolonesleft

I have these: http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...Id=1&langId=-1


They're fantastic. Warm, comfortable, durable, and I think they've aged well too:

Great job on aging those. They look f**king fantastic

 

[ssnyc]

Originally Posted by imightbechad

Post some pictures when you get them. I have a hunch their photography is a little deceiving.

Will do. Should be here early next week.

 

[Brinbro]

Thoughts on Kiwi products? They're the closest product available for my boots (at Wal-Mart).

 

[ssnyc]

 

[pokpok]

 

[ssnyc]

^ I considered those, a good choice, but they are too clunky and $285 is too much imo. I tried them on at Nom de Guerre. I liked the Abingtons more. They have sleeker silhouette and smooth leather. Also, they were $180.

 

[ataru]

nocoolonesleft, is it my imagination or has the toe box flattened a lot on your pair of katahdin boots compared to how they come?

 

[jet]

ssync those are actually nice

 

[pokpok]

im thinkin about these, but low on $$$ right now.

 

[wannabeagiant]

Originally Posted by ataru

nocoolonesleft, is it my imagination or has the toe box flattened a lot on your pair of katahdin boots compared to how they come?

I think LL Bean has been making them for over 10 years so those look like they could be an older version.