Japanese Boot / Shoe Appreciation Thread (White Cloud, Rolling Dub Trio, John Lofgren, Clinch, etc.

[whorishconsumer]

Now I'm looking at the Lofgren Capitan. Is olive a crazy color to get?

 

[jischwar]

Can I interest anyone in some Rolling Dub Trio Gleaners in Black Box Calf size 9.5. Best fit is tts imo, but a low volume 10D could work too. $400?

 

[vintage38]

Now I'm looking at the Lofgren Capitan. Is olive a crazy color to get?

The JL Olive Capitan's are great, picked up a pair last week. They fit nicely between the M-43 Natural Roughout and Dark Brown Wax. Perfect for when you don't want to go to light or to dark.

 

[whorishconsumer]

The JL Olive Capitan's are great, picked up a pair last week. They fit nicely between the M-43 Natural Roughout and Dark Brown Wax. Perfect for when you don't want to go to light or to dark.
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Ok but there's those m43s I was looking at (wax brown).

Noting what has been said about the fit of the m43, how does the 210 last of the Capitan? And how does it compare to the 110 engineer last, if you know?

 

[vintage38]

Ok but there's those m43s I was looking at (wax brown).

Noting what has been said about the fit of the m43, how does the 210 last of the Capitan? And how does it compare to the 110 engineer last, if you know?

In the Capitan and M43's I take a size10.5 compared to my John Lofgren Engineer's I'm a size 11. As a reference my Brannock size is in between a 10.5 and 11.. I could probably go down a half size in both, but my preference is to have a roomier boot than to snug. .

 

[whorishconsumer]

Why is it so hard to choose boots

 

[whorishconsumer]

Yeah I’ve had most of these and tried on the others and they all have their merits and drawbacks in style and fit. Obviously they’re all super high quality.

I’d say if you’re looking for a dressy service/heritage style boot, don’t sleep on the Alden 379x. It’s a Japan favorite. Brogue Shop, Leffot, and Dashing all carry some. Brogue Shop carries a ton of dressier 379x boots.

After much consternation I went with this pair from Moulded Shoe, on the 379x last:

Not to say I won't continue to covet Japanese-made boots. I just don't see myself needing but one pair for the foreseeable (or so I tell myself).

 

[Mghart]

After much consternation I went with this pair from Moulded Shoe, on the 379x last:

Not to say I won't continue to covet Japanese-made boots. I just don't see myself needing but one pair for the foreseeable (or so I tell myself).

Did they recommend any sizing advice? I've seen more or less a split decision wether to go half down or TTS on 379X. Be curious to hear your thoughts on fit. I still need to head over there and get something on Modified.

 

[whorishconsumer]

Did they recommend any sizing advice? I've seen more or less a split decision wether to go half down or TTS on 379X. Be curious to hear your thoughts on fit. I still need to head over there and get something on Modified.

I took a guess at half-size (plus, for my left foot) from Brannock. I'll let you know how that goes.

Side note: boots have gotten really f*cking expensive out here.

 

[Mghart]

I took a guess at half-size (plus, for my left foot) from Brannock. I'll let you know how that goes.

Side note: boots have gotten really f*cking expensive out here.

Sadly, even Alden is now reaching the point where I'd really have to think and justify buying even knowing certain lasts work really well for me. It seems like anything half way decent though is roughly now in the $700-1k range easy.

 

[whorishconsumer]

Sadly, even Alden is now reaching the point where I'd really have to think and justify buying even knowing certain lasts work really well for me. It seems like anything half way decent though is roughly now in the $700-1k range easy.

Seems the trend with all covetable goods. Not sure where the ceiling is, but I think businesses are assuming there isn't one.

 

[whorishconsumer]

FromJapan has a 10% Rakuten coupon running from 12/12-12/13 JST.

I get the sense they may run these fairly frequently. Nonetheless, a good deal if you're trying to buy some espensive Japanese boots or jackets.

 

[MickeyPunch]

I have a pair of RedWings 875 in size 7.5D, which are on the smaller end (a 8 would’ve been better) but workable. Is there any chance a 7D in the RDT Casper would fit me?

 

[whorishconsumer]

Anyone have a preferred method for waterproofing your suede boots? Run-of-the-mill spray-on is what I'm used to, but wondering if there's something that's better for the leather.

 

[jischwar]

Anyone have a preferred method for waterproofing your suede boots? Run-of-the-mill spray-on is what I'm used to, but wondering if there's something that's better for the leather.

Saphir Invulner is the best, but likely you don't need it. Suede is fairly robust