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[Crizzlelovesyou]

Should probably have them rebuilt in CXL to top it off.

I would just to silence all the notifications I got for my mistake!

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

@Crafty Cumbrian what say you??

2870 I got kind of by accident . Shoe Healer had run out of Ridgeway and asked if I fancied this as an alternate. It aesthetics similar but seems initially at least to be a softer, more comfortable version. I’d get again.

 

[Shawnc]

Stepped away for a minute and returned to see I had generated a bit of chatter. First, let me say that I am keenly aware of how special these boots are. I have been trying to pry them from @JayDotz for quite some time now. And yes, the shaft is unlined, which is a bonus that I was unaware of until I received them.

These boots are amazing. The shade of 8 is unreal and 10 eyes? Are you kiddin me???? As such, they move to the top end of my rotation, which means I would prefer something more comfortable than Dainite. Once I experienced ridgeway on my C2 caps, I have been unable to wear Dainite for anything more than a few hours. And the profile is pretty much the same as Dainite, so its not a tough call for me if I can find a cobbler that I trust. @jischwar suggestion of Wyatt and Sons works for me. The work they did on a pair of really nice cigar's was top-notch.

Thanks guys. Really appreciate the conversation and insight.

 

[caffed]

The only crepe sole I've had was Alden's and I didn't end up keeping them so I can't say fersure. It just feels like walking on a softer rubber. I find the harder dainite more jarring for my foot. It sort of feels a bit like a mini ripple on footfall? Maybe I'll walk around with LH on one foot and Minirip on the other and see how it feels lol.

Awesome thanks for the info. I’ve been considering getting lactae crepe sometimes but I have to be picky due to my flat feet.

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

Stepped away for a minute and returned to see I had generated a bit of chatter. First, let me say that I am keenly aware of how special these boots are. I have been trying to pry them from @JayDotz for quite some time now. And yes, the shaft is unlined, which is a bonus that I was unaware of until I received them.

These boots are amazing. The shade of 8 is unreal and 10 eyes? Are you kiddin me???? As such, they move to the top end of my rotation, which means I would prefer something more comfortable than Dainite. Once I experienced ridgeway on my C2 caps, I have been unable to wear Dainite for anything more than a few hours. And the profile is pretty much the same as Dainite, so its not a tough call for me if I can find a cobbler that I trust. @jischwar suggestion of Wyatt and Sons works for me. The work they did on a pair of really nice cigar's was top-notch.

Thanks guys. Really appreciate the conversation and insight.

Please post the results when you get them back, I'd like to see an example of their stitchdown work!

 

[honestpanda]

New Brooklyn Clothing makeups dropping soon

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

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Well ya can't say I didn't try.

 

[honestpanda]

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Ha yeah I had asked a couple months ago and their lips were sealed. With the way Viberg is changing things I wouldn’t be surprised if these may be the last few SMUs we see for awhile. A couple stockists are pretty frustrated with the new limitations.

 

[Shawnc]

Please post the results when you get them back, I'd like to see an example of their stitchdown work!

I definitely will but full confession, I didn't think the Stitchdown construction was much of a factor because of it being Dainite. No doubt this is due to my ignorance but it seems as though the Dainite is more like a strip of rubber that can be easily removed and applied, regardless of construction. If I am wrong then its a moot point as I will likely bite the bullet send them to viberg. Like I said, I am keenly aware of how special these boots are. No way I risk doing any damage to them. Also, nice catch on the saddles. Believe it or not, both we're delivered on the same day. I couldn't stop humming Ice Cube, today was a good day.

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

Ha yeah I had asked a couple months ago and their lips were sealed. With the way Viberg is changing things I wouldn’t be surprised if these may be the last few SMUs we see. A couple stockists are pretty frustrated with the new limitations.

Ealdwine is getting SMUs, LostFound has some stuff coming, we've discussed DR and WF before in here too. Neil from S&S had a rough time getting stuff going, but in the end it worked out, but he's also been busy working on the Wesco X Maryam horsebutt stuff as well. I think the foldgroup, 3sixteen and kafka may be out of the Viberg game or considering leaving.

 

[zippyh]

Stepped away for a minute and returned to see I had generated a bit of chatter. First, let me say that I am keenly aware of how special these boots are. I have been trying to pry them from @JayDotz for quite some time now. And yes, the shaft is unlined, which is a bonus that I was unaware of until I received them.

These boots are amazing. The shade of 8 is unreal and 10 eyes? Are you kiddin me???? As such, they move to the top end of my rotation, which means I would prefer something more comfortable than Dainite. Once I experienced ridgeway on my C2 caps, I have been unable to wear Dainite for anything more than a few hours. And the profile is pretty much the same as Dainite, so its not a tough call for me if I can find a cobbler that I trust. @jischwar suggestion of Wyatt and Sons works for me. The work they did on a pair of really nice cigar's was top-notch.

Thanks guys. Really appreciate the conversation and insight.

FWIW, Ridgeway is produced by the Dainite company (Harboro Rubber) .

Dainite Popular Range: Studded, Ridgeway, Medway & Logger Soles

The Dainite range includes: Studded, Ridgeway, Medway and Logger designs and several aftermarket components for use in sole and heel repairs.

dainite.com

 

[Shawnc]

FWIW, Ridgeway is produced by the Dainite company (Harboro Rubber) .

Dainite Popular Range: Studded, Ridgeway, Medway & Logger Soles

The Dainite range includes: Studded, Ridgeway, Medway and Logger designs and several aftermarket components for use in sole and heel repairs.

dainite.com

I did know that but having this link is quite helpful. Thanks.

 

[H. E. Pennypacker]

I really dig the unicorn, but I can't reasonably do a 7th or 8th black boot.

I feel you. I only have 1 black boot and I can't come to terms with getting a second black boot or remotely close to black, of course, the exception being Seidel's black oil-tanned r/o....which eventually I might hit up Truman and talk them into letting me spec out a pair to my liking.

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

I feel you. I only have 1 black boot and I can't come to terms with getting a second black boot or remotely close to black, of course, the exception being Seidel's black oil-tanned r/o....which eventually I might hit up Truman and talk them into letting me spec out a pair to my liking.

My hendricks are in the smooth side of that and they're basically tanks. Its a great leather.

 

[honestpanda]

My hendricks are in the smooth side of that and they're basically tanks. Its a great leather.

How do you like your Hendricks? I understand that Wesco uses celastic for their heel counters. How is the the feel and fit compared to leather counters used by Viberg and White’s?