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Repost in the new thread: Does anyone have an opinion on the durability of the reverse chamois? I am looking for a legitimate workboot that can handle the occasional bit of grease, oil, and would stand up over the course of several years. What can I apply to it for protection?
I'd be primarily using these boots inside; not looking necessarily for a cold or wet weather boot. Just serious durability.
How about this from UM: https://unionmadegoods.com/product/...ront-boot-in-reverse-tobacco-chamoise-40207h/
And finally, can the reverse chamois compete at all with shell for longevity?
Happy new year all. My resolution is to buy fewer pairs and wear my favorites more often.
Well the Alden rare shell eBay hail mary prices have carried over into 2017.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alden-for-Leffot-Cigar-Cordovan-NST-Blucher-/142230737025?hash=item211d9cd081:g:zQAAAOSw241YaTGK
Indy boot sizing question for those of you who own more than one pair:
Does anyone wear a slightly larger size in shell cordovan or wax leather (405) than they do in chromexcel leather (403 or other)? Or... do any of you wish you'd sized down with the chromexcel? I've only worn my chromexcel Indy boot about six days. The CXL leather has already stretched so that the boot feels large. When I first put them on in the morning, the gap at the heel seems appropriate, but by the end of the day, there is sooo much space back there that I think I should have gone with the smaller size. This would give close to no heel gap on first wearing but give me the reasonable finger-insertable gap mid-day.
I wear 8E in Plaza and Hampton shoes and 7.5E in Barrie shoes, but I went with 8E for both my shell cordovan Indy and the chromexcel Indy to account for the thicker boot socks. The shell cordovan sized perfectly after a few weeks with thicker socks but I think I should have gone with 7.5E with the chromexcel Indy.