RM Williams Boots - Everything You Wanted to Know

[Mykii]

Is it normal for my less than two week old RM Williams Comfort Craftsman to kink/curl this much?

I was sized as 6.5G since my brannock size is 7.5D.

Mine do not look like that after a few months of wear. Do you have ankle support/roll problems or is the shoe too big?

 

[AllenEdmondsFan]

Mine do not look like that after a few months of wear. Do you have ankle support/roll problems or is the shoe too big?

I am flat footed but I think Barry from bootsonline.au sized me too large or I am perhaps a narrow size not regular.

 

[Kushcoma9000]

I am flat footed but I think Barry from bootsonline.au sized me too large or I am perhaps a narrow size not regular.

lol ayyy, I saw you post this in the goodyearwelt subreddit too lol

 

[AllenEdmondsFan]

lol ayyy, I saw you post this in the goodyearwelt subreddit too lol

 

[ShouldHaveStayedHome]

Looks like flat you have flat feet. They may also be a touch big. But you might need the length/width of the larger size to fit your toes.

I have a pair of these in mine, they make a heap of difference.
http://www.formthotics.com/products/fashion-three-quarter/

Is it normal for my less than two week old RM Williams Comfort Craftsman to kink/curl this much?

I was sized as 6.5G since my brannock size is 7.5D.

 

[AllenEdmondsFan]

Looks like flat you have flat feet. They may also be a touch big. But you might need the length/width of the larger size to fit your toes.

I have a pair of these in mine, they make a heap of difference.
http://www.formthotics.com/products/fashion-three-quarter/

Thank you, do you use "fashion 3/4" or "narrow 3/4" from that company?

 

[AllenEdmondsFan]

Mine do not look like that after a few months of wear. Do you have ankle support/roll problems or is the shoe too big?

Just measured my feet via this guide: https://www.rmwilliams.com.au/boot-sizing-guide---video/video_boot_sizeguide.html?lang=en_AU

250.2mm length and 223mm width.

Roughly size 6 RMW and E - Extra Narrow. However I'm wearing my Darn Tough socks presently, with my slightly thicker socks I'd probably fit fine in 6RMW-F (narrow).

Debating on going 6.5 RMW and Extra Narrow as that may be better in case my feet swell more on days I'm walking about.

 

[ShouldHaveStayedHome]

I've got the fashion 3/4. They are an orthotic , not just a cushy insert. They're not super hardcore but do have a bit more support. You'll notice them to start with if you're not used to wearing them.

I have flat feet, and I wear orthotics in my work boots and runners. My old boots were comfortable but I got sore ankles/knees if I stood up in them all day. Orthotics have helped this a lot.

Thank you, do you use "fashion 3/4" or "narrow 3/4" from that company?

Thank you, do you use "fashion 3/4" or "narrow 3/4" from that company?

 

[Snorpley]

Aussie friends,
There are several RMW boots on sale at David Jones at present. A couple of suede boots (Turnout and Sydney - no Craftsman) for guys and several for the girls (Adelaides, etc. Not for those ones the discount is applied at checkout). I think in both cases you're looking at roughly a 30% discount.

International friends,
I'm not sure if DJs ships internationally I'm sorry. I seem to find some conflicting info there, so you may have more luck asking the question. For context DJs is probably(?) Australia's longest running department store at this point. They can certainly be trusted but have long struggled to bring their e-commerce up to speed.

Note it's only worthwhile to guys who take the standard G fitting. I'm not sure what the 'standard' Adelaide fit is (D or E), but I have seen it as D in other Aussie online stores.
Many sizes available though by the looks of the website.


Hopefully someone will have some luck addicting to their collections.

All the best,
S.


https://www.davidjones.com/sale/shoes?filter&aspect=Brand^R.M.+Williams

 

[camysue]

Does anyone know if the comfort craftsman will stretch out in the toe box area a bit?

I recently purchased an old stock craftman in whiskey in a 6.5 G and it feels good everywhere except I can feel my toes touching the sides a bit (I have long toes). I have a yearling in 7 G which was slightly big so I thought 6.5 G would be fine. I tried the 7 G in store and my foot slipped way too much. I'm now thinking that I probably would have need a 7 in a narrower width, but like I said this is an old stock shoe and I really liked the colour.

 

[Dr P00b]

I've not found any give in the toe box area at all. My toes rub sometimes and I noticed it was wearing a little indentation into the inside of the box. Nothing to worry about if it doesn't annoy you but if you're hating it and hoping it will stretch, I'd be moving them on.

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

First pair of RM’s.

Kangaroo Tanbark in a 9H fitting. Wasn’t sure if they’d be too wide but are damn near perfect and with the comfort sole is like wearing a magic pair of slippers.

Tremendously impressed with the boot and my wife hopes I don’t start buying these like I do Trickers!

 

[Snorpley]

First pair of RM’s.

Kangaroo Tanbark in a 9H fitting. Wasn’t sure if they’d be too wide but are damn near perfect and with the comfort sole is like wearing a magic pair of slippers.

Tremendously impressed with the boot and my wife hopes I don’t start buying these like I do Trickers!

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Great choice, man!

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Great choice, man!

Really puts other stuff in the shade comfort wise. I’ve been told for years but never really believed it...

Convert!

 

[Qzz]

Recently picked up a pair of distressed comfort craftsman from RM Williams online. I feel like the quality is inferior to the factory second gardener I purchased from DFO Homebush:

- The black lining near the arch of one boot is a bit baggy and not flush against the beige lining, causing some unsightly creases in the lining.
- There are little globs of glue visible at various points where the upper and welt meet.
- The welt has a chunk of missing paint.
- The stitching on the back of one boot is a bit sloppy, not quite following the shape of the edge and skipping some stitches.

Should this have been sold as a second or are others experiencing these issues in non-seconds boots too?