RM Williams Boots - Everything You Wanted to Know

[Crafty Cumbrian]

It’s a bit difficult to parse this thread..can I get some sizing advice? I’ve seen RM Williams on Mr. Porter - with free shipping and returns I am not worried about it not fitting..

I’m a 9E Alden Indy (Barrie Last). Would a 8G work or would I do better with a 8.5G? If memory serves the recommendations for the Barrie last is to size down .5 so it sounds like a 8.5G RMW would be better. Perhaps I need to go to an H since that’s the equivalent of an E?

379x military last is the only Aldens I own in US 9.5 and I’m UK 9 in RM Williams.

That’s a particularly relaxed last equivalent to a U.K. G I’d suggest. I can comfortably wear G (RM G not necessarily U.K. G!) fit RMs with thinner socks but require H fit for anything other than that.

It’s foot specific of course and free returns gives a sense of security in your case.

 

[knucks]

Interesting. I think the guidance for that last is to size down half size..so seems to follow that you’d be a 10us otherwise, hence the 9uk RMW.
Thanks

 

[knucks]

Thanks for the sizing advice. 8.5G was too short.. feels a bit narrow too which brings me to the question of:

How much stretch is to be expected, especially with the roughout suede? I've got a 9G en route now, so will know how that fits tomorrow.

 

[Purplelabel]

Reckon any cobbler can replace the soles? Does is have to be RMW approved?

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Reckon any cobbler can replace the soles? Does is have to be RMW approved?

It doesn’t have to be but won’t be able to send in future to RM and may not be official parts. They are quite specific about who they release those to. Their is a U.K. approved service centre...can’t recall the name...and I’ve seen them changed to soles like dainite before.

 

[EUtroll]

I'm a US11E in Trubalance and have both UK 10.5 and UK 11 in RM Williams. Neither provides for a perfect fit, but decent.

 

[knucks]

I'm a US11E in Trubalance and have both UK 10.5 and UK 11 in RM Williams. Neither provides for a perfect fit, but decent.

Thanks, sounds like we’re similar. Trubalance and Barrie are both size down half, so sounds like your true size is a 11.5us in other lasts.

How would you compare your 10.5 RMW to your 11? Are they they same model boots?

 

[Purplelabel]

It doesn’t have to be but won’t be able to send in future to RM and may not be official parts. They are quite specific about who they release those to. Their is a U.K. approved service centre...can’t recall the name...and I’ve seen them changed to soles like dainite before.

If you remember the name, let me know! I can't be dealing with waiting a month.

 

[JustinW]

Reckon any cobbler can replace the soles? Does is have to be RMW approved?

It doesn’t have to be but won’t be able to send in future to RM and may not be official parts. They are quite specific about who they release those to. Their is a U.K. approved service centre...can’t recall the name...and I’ve seen them changed to soles like dainite before.

I had a pair of comfort craftsman replaced with Danite and my Gardeners now sport a vibram commando sole.

I’ve actually been toying with the idea of putting a more substantial sole on my suede craftsman. Keep the sleek chisel toe shape while making them more practical travel/walking shoes (like the Lachlan’s I wish I could afford).

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

If you remember the name, let me know! I can't be dealing with waiting a month.

RM Williams Repairs | Original Cobblers Ltd

We are very pleased to say we are now able to offer original units for RM Williams boots. RM Williams have designed many comfortable and hard wearing boots since their first design in 1932, But as time goes on and we enjoy their boots we need to give them a little TLC from time to time and what...

www.shoe-repairs.co.uk

Never used them personally.

I use Shoe Healer for Modifications. Excellent service if you want Dainite, Commando JR leather etc.

 

[knucks]

Well, I just got the black suede RM Williams from East Dane in the mail. 9G. Fit a lot better than the 8.5G. Wearing a thicker sock now.

I really like the suede, what are the tips to keep it in good shape? I will wear these until it starts snowing and the salt comes out..

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Well, I just got the black suede RM Williams from East Dane in the mail. 9G. Fit a lot better than the 8.5G. Wearing a thicker sock now.

I really like the suede, what are the tips to keep it in good shape? I will wear these until it starts snowing and the salt comes out..

Just make sure you use a protector first..

I use Saphir Invulner but most are similar I’d think.

 

[JustinW]

Just make sure you use a protector first..

I use Saphir Invulner but most are similar I’d think.

Also get a suede brush and eraser for cleaning. Doesn’t have to be fancy. Mine is Alden but Kiwi do good suede kits as well.

 

[knucks]

Should I not be wearing them right now without protector ? Can yall just link me to the stuff? my brain tired

 

[fourtythree]

Found y'all on google;

anyone got any tips on chinchilla care?