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[zippyh]

The waxiest of all the commanders

 

[Fenners81]

The waxiest of all the commanders
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Is this the Zippy statue at Madame Tussauds?

 

[zippyh]

Is this the Zippy statue at Madame Tussauds?

It’s not really a statue. Just a pair of legs and feet.

 

[Fenners81]

It’s not really a statue. Just a pair of legs and feet.

That’s all that would be required. A legend from the knees down 😜

 

[zippyh]

That’s all that would be required. A legend from the knees down 😜

Like this only with feet too.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Madam Tussauds does own a single pair of shoes in its collection. But its a bit more fancier than Zippyh's Wax Commanders

Elton John's Shoes C 1976 | Madame Tussauds London

Learn more about the spectacular silver star platforms which were gifted by Elton John in 1976 when he sat for his first figure.

www.madametussauds.com

 

[zippyh]

I remember walking past the Las Vegas Madame Tussauds a number of years ago. They had an Indiana Jones statue out front. He was not wearing Alden Indys and I was sorely disappointed.

 

[Ypuh]

The waxiest of all the commanders
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I like Zippy!

I've been trying to fluff up my waxy reversed Tricker's as much as possible, but now thinking about putting a whole tin of Dubbin wax on it. Is that why you get two shoes with a pair?

 

[Montalbano]

Hi all,

Grassmere vs Rannoch...

I appreciate this has been discussed before, but would be grateful for your advice on a few points:

1. Given the significant difference in cost (at RRP: £595 vs £419) Do the Grassmeres offer anything over the Rannochs in terms of build quality?
2. Do veldtschoen boots require more specialist skills/expertise for a re-sole? My limited knowledge leads me to believe that it is a more complex process, which makes me hesitant as I'd prefer to go to my local cobbler than send away the boots for a re-sole.

On the first question: I've handled the Grassmeres and tried them on at Tricker's Jermyn Street store, and they are of course impressive. I've tried on Cheaney's Pennine II boot on several occasions and their quality seems good enough, but never handled nor worn the Rannoch (I appreciate the Pennine and Rannoch are quite different, but just as a comparator).

I can get the Grassmeres for £476. Unfortunately, the Rannochs in my size are not as heavily discounted as other sizes. In my size I think perhaps around £380 if not full price. If Grassmeres are considered a notably better boot (in terms of construction, materials, etc) around £100 extra isn't an issue. But I would want to know that I'm actually paying for a step-up in quality and not just the Tricker's brand name.

I tend not to go into ankle-deep streams/rivers and the like (if I can avoid it) so the additional water resistance of veldtschoen is not essential. Half bellows tongue and a storm welt on the Grassmeres is probably fine.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

I like Zippy!

I've been trying to fluff up my waxy reversed Tricker's as much as possible, but now thinking about putting a whole tin of Dubbin wax on it. Is that why you get two shoes with a pair? View attachment 2291921

These Richards came waxed when new didn't they @Ypuh ?

The cuba waxy commander seems more a waxed nubuck rather than a suede.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Hi all,

Grassmere vs Rannoch...

I appreciate this has been discussed before, but would be grateful for your advice on a few points:

1. Given the significant difference in cost (at RRP: £595 vs £419) Do the Grassmeres offer anything over the Rannochs in terms of build quality?
2. Do veldtschoen boots require more specialist skills/expertise for a re-sole? My limited knowledge leads me to believe that it is a more complex process, which makes me hesitant as I'd prefer to go to my local cobbler than send away the boots for a re-sole.

On the first question: I've handled the Grassmeres and tried them on at Tricker's Jermyn Street store, and they are of course impressive. I've tried on Cheaney's Pennine II boot on several occasions and their quality seems good enough, but never handled nor worn the Rannoch (I appreciate the Pennine and Rannoch are quite different, but just as a comparator).

I can get the Grassmeres for £476. Unfortunately, the Rannochs in my size are not as heavily discounted as other sizes. In my size I think perhaps around £380 if not full price. If Grassmeres are considered a notably better boot (in terms of construction, materials, etc) around £100 extra isn't an issue. But I would want to know that I'm actually paying for a step-up in quality and not just the Tricker's brand name.

I tend not to go into ankle-deep streams/rivers and the like (if I can avoid it) so the additional water resistance of veldtschoen is not essential. Half bellows tongue and a storm welt on the Grassmeres is probably fine.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Both brilliant boots.

Grassmere on goodyear welt can be resoled repeatedly as your re-stitching into a welt.

Rannoch on Veldtschoen can be resoled also but your re-stitching into the leather upper.

Leaving aside the subtle differences in technicalities, both are quality for their given price.

Simply choose one that appeals to you aesthetically.

 

[Montalbano]

Both brilliant boots.

Grassmere on goodyear welt can be resoled repeatedly as your re-stitching into a welt.

Rannoch on Veldtschoen can be resoled also but your re-stitching into the leather upper.

Leaving aside the subtle differences in technicalities, both are quality for their given price.

Simply choose one that appeals to you aesthetically.

Thanks. I quite like the aesthetics of both, but the Rannoch a little more appealing in terms of style.

Forgot to mention that having speed hooks is definitely an appeal over the Grassmere. One thing that put me off the Cheaney Pennine II is I found them annoying to un-lace and re-lace them to take the boots on/off. The Grassmere not having speed hooks isn't a dealbreaker though, having fewer eyelets than these other options.

 

[zippyh]

Hi all,

Grassmere vs Rannoch...

I appreciate this has been discussed before, but would be grateful for your advice on a few points:

1. Given the significant difference in cost (at RRP: £595 vs £419) Do the Grassmeres offer anything over the Rannochs in terms of build quality?
2. Do veldtschoen boots require more specialist skills/expertise for a re-sole? My limited knowledge leads me to believe that it is a more complex process, which makes me hesitant as I'd prefer to go to my local cobbler than send away the boots for a re-sole.

On the first question: I've handled the Grassmeres and tried them on at Tricker's Jermyn Street store, and they are of course impressive. I've tried on Cheaney's Pennine II boot on several occasions and their quality seems good enough, but never handled nor worn the Rannoch (I appreciate the Pennine and Rannoch are quite different, but just as a comparator).

I can get the Grassmeres for £476. Unfortunately, the Rannochs in my size are not as heavily discounted as other sizes. In my size I think perhaps around £380 if not full price. If Grassmeres are considered a notably better boot (in terms of construction, materials, etc) around £100 extra isn't an issue. But I would want to know that I'm actually paying for a step-up in quality and not just the Tricker's brand name.

I tend not to go into ankle-deep streams/rivers and the like (if I can avoid it) so the additional water resistance of veldtschoen is not essential. Half bellows tongue and a storm welt on the Grassmeres is probably fine.

Any advice would be appreciated.

TBH, I'd be looking for a pair of C&J Conistons. I love my Tricker's and I have multiple pairs of Grasmeres but not for that price.

 

[Montalbano]

TBH, I'd be looking for a pair of C&J Conistons. I love my Tricker's and I have multiple pairs of Grasmeres but not for that price.

The Conistons look really nice, but I presume they'd not be wide enough for me. My Bourton's are just about wide/generous enough. 4497s in a 5 fitting is not wide enough for me and just doesn't fit well, but the 6 fitting equivalent does.

 

[zippyh]

The Conistons look really nice, but I presume they'd not be wide enough for me. My Bourton's are just about wide/generous enough. 4497s in a 5 fitting is not wide enough for me and just doesn't fit well, but the 6 fitting equivalent does.

Ahh, never mind then. Grassmere, Malton or Henry it is for you then.