St. Crispin's Appreciation Thread

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

This is the StC picture of the boots. I figure that the fur lining will make the fit flexible.

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Comparing the boots that @Encore posted, these look bland. In a good way of course ?.

 

[Proleet]

This is the StC picture of the boots. I figure that the fur lining will make the fit flexible.

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These are awesome. Gratz to whoever picked them up. I definitely would’ve been tempted if it was my size..

 

[jischwar]

Comparing the boots that @Encore posted, these look bland. In a good way of course ?.

Like these?

 

[beargonefishing]

Like these?
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Reminds me of season 1 and these boots.

 

[Encore]

That boots is perfect for Patina.... send them to Hancore for example...

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Like these?
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[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

That boots is perfect for Patina.... send them to Hancore for example...

I would say there's many coloring options and were it me, they would only revolve around Dark brown to medium Brown for a patina.

 

[Encore]

I would say there's many coloring options and were it me, they would only revolve around Dark brown to medium Brown for a patina.

I have to say, discussing color with you is BORING.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

I have to say, discussing color with you is BORING.

You haven't said a lie yet ?‍♂️

 

[acapaca]

This is the StC picture of the boots. I figure that the fur lining will make the fit flexible.

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Damn, those boots are **** hot!

 

[Neville Southall]

What’s the difference between crust and aniline leather, and how do differences practically impact wear? I really wish STC’s online customization tool told users a bit about the uppers.

 

[tim_horton]

What’s the difference between crust and aniline leather, and how do differences practically impact wear? I really wish STC’s online customization tool told users a bit about the uppers.

They are pretty good about responding to E-mails but in my limited experience, aniline has a more uniform coloring, while crust is a bit variegated. Something about how they are dyed.

 

[TokenMao]

What’s the difference between crust and aniline leather, and how do differences practically impact wear? I really wish STC’s online customization tool told users a bit about the uppers.

Main difference is that crust is hand painted by StC to get the color after the tanning process whereas aniline is drum dyed at the tannery so the color completely permeates the leather. With crust you can get more depth and variation of color as the person is effectively working off a blank canvas, whereas with aniline there's already a base color. In so far as differences in how they wear, crust tends to get more noticeable creasing and requires a bit more maintenance.

 

[sforum1]

Main difference is that crust is hand painted by StC to get the color after the tanning process whereas aniline is drum dyed at the tannery so the color completely permeates the leather. With crust you can get more depth and variation of color as the person is effectively working off a blank canvas, whereas with aniline there's already a base color. In so far as differences in how they wear, crust tends to get more noticeable creasing and requires a bit more maintenance.

Indeed, regarding maintenance. EG, for example, a lot more difficult to maintain than say Vass. But with aniline, can the shoemaker still do additional work on top of that and how often is that done? For example, antiquing. Or is the answer automatically no and that's why we don't see any antiquing on Vass shoes?

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Main difference is that crust is hand painted by StC to get the color after the tanning process whereas aniline is drum dyed at the tannery so the color completely permeates the leather. With crust you can get more depth and variation of color as the person is effectively working off a blank canvas, whereas with aniline there's already a base color. In so far as differences in how they wear, crust tends to get more noticeable creasing and requires a bit more maintenance.

What he said ??. I would go so far as to say requires much more maintenance.

The crust leather is dyed in house so the color is not steadfast. Consequently, the shoes will look more "antiqued" or used without continuous maintenance.

If you are like myself, you are too lazy for that sort of upkeep. Hence, I stay on the Aniline train ?.