Numb Boots = W&H Service Boots Alternative?

[RFX45]

Hows the quality and pricing for these boots? Can it be a cheaper alternative?

Numb Autumn/Winter 2009 Footwear

Numb are a footwear brand created by Yosuke Ishida. Prior to creating Numb, Ishida worked for 8 years as Mihara Yasuhiro's assistant. Using techniques like laser printing on leather, the shoes are designed and manufactured in Yosuke home country, Japan. The shoes have the beat up, worn-in quality that we're big fans of and the fine leather looks like it'll age gracefully.

Other boots in the collection:

 

[ctrlaltelite]

me likey!

 

[Sabrosa]

I like the black (1st) and grey (3rd) boots a lot.

 

[AR_Six]

Using techniques like laser printing on leather

Say what

I hope they mean the soles.

 

[kit99bar]

any ideas on price?

 

[rocks]

What's the pricing? I like the second one ...

 

[blackdarkeye]

why id the front part so angled?

 

[pg600rr]

yea whats the price... they prob arent that much less than the w+h

 

[Deluks917]

How cheap could these be? Anyone wanna get me the third pair for Easter?

 

[erdawe]

The name of the line is strange, but it's looks quite nice. I really like the first few lace boots.

However, if this is something that I'd need to proxy from overseas then my interest has drastically dropped.

 

[confab]

This Japanese blog lists the prices on a couple of the boots as ￥43,050 and ￥44,100 (roughly USD$435 and $445).

 

[dusty]

Better than I expected from those photos.

 

[MiniW]

these do looks sweet, especially the lace ones. However at this point in my shopping career I really hesitate buying anything that is pre-distressed, not to mention possible "designer" quality shoes that may last only 2-3 seasons top if worn hard. Lastly why are the toes so angled? Why?

 

[kengomega]

Does anyone know where I can purchase these???
They front toe is similar to a John Varvatos style that was released about 3 years ago.

 

[shibbel]

You could always order the exact same boot from Dayton for $399- minus the W+H distressing or course.