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Just surfing around. Here's a pair of Kieth Highlander shells I re-furbished a few years ago . They never fit quite right so I gave them away to someone here . Don't remember who.
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Just surfing around. Here's a pair of Kieth Highlander shells I re-furbished a few years ago . They never fit quite right so I gave them away to someone here . Don't remember who. View attachment 1192848
New (to me) Keith Highlanders. I picked these up for the price of lunch on Poshmark. The leather quality is amazing. I went at them with saddle soap, conditioned with Bick 4 and Saphir renovatuer and that’s it for the uppers. I had them re-heeled and I put Topys on them. I fancied up the edges too. I’m really liking these. They are comfy and the bold and unusual brogue pattern make them stand out in the right way.
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Total dumb luck... I searched for Keith Highlander on Poshmark and these were the only result... and they were my size. Though the name sounds like a sci-fi movie character, I believe Keith Highlander was a premium shoe maker. I can say enough about the quality of the leather. They are really well constructed too.You have singlehandedly added another pair to my search. I must get these handsome foot coverings.
That almost looks like they were made with two different leathers. Whatever colors you choose...they seem to be begging to be spectators.Gentlemen,
Put in a little more time today stripping these down. Pretty sure they are ready to be dyed. Seems like the darker panels are just darker since they looked pretty much this way after drying overnight. They are however perhaps a bit wet still right now. The toothbrush was most helpful for getting into the crevices. Excellent tip.
Now to decide what color to make them. Any good recommendations? I cant seem to decide and I bought a range of angelus dye colors.
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That almost looks like they were made with two different leathers. Whatever colors you choose...they seem to be begging to be spectators.
Edit: I should have read through before posting. It seems you reached the same conclusion.
I'd be hitting those with some Bick4 and Reptan. They look a little dry.Long day today, but these did fine. View attachment 1191269
It's surface dirt and the light... they don't look dry in person.I'd be hitting those with some Bick4 and Reptan. They look a little dry.
Total dumb luck... I searched for Keith Highlander on Poshmark and these were the only result... and they were my size. Though the name sounds like a sci-fi movie character, I believe Keith Highlander was a premium shoe maker. I can say enough about the quality of the leather. They are really well constructed too.
Mine are roomy but pretty true to size.I caught and release (sizing) a NOS Keith Highlander LWB. The leather quality is very nice and seems on par with Florsheim Imperial.
They seem to run 1 size bigger though. So it might be worth searching for 1 size smaller.
If you are going for VT colors you are dead on. I'm looking for a pair of 14D to do for my brother just like this.2 coats of oxblood on the wings and vamp. I'm thinking maybe brown on the quarters and on the edge of the wings in the transition to the vamp. The orange might be a little bright. Debating whether to go over it with a super diluted brown.
Thoughts? I probably should have mentioned that I am color blind so if this is looking horrendous dont be shy about straightening me out.
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