Who makes CT's new Dainite soled boots/shoes?

[alexSF]



It's an attempt to snare the ignorant. The customer will read the rubbish on the website and think price = quality and grab what they think is a bargain. Most people know nothing about shoes.

Caveat emptor!

Should be clear also for ignorant about shoes that the real price is the reduced price.
Only a stupid can think that all shoes and all other items listed on website are reduced, for 365 days a year.

 

[Schweino]

Got another reply (I asked if the soles were Dainite's):

"The Coniston Full Brogue Shoe were made in India and the Conker Lindale Military Boots were made in England. I am sorry to inform you that we do not have the information with regards to what type of rubber the soles are made of."

 

[alexSF]

Probably:

Made in India, Dainite imitation (this is pic of the longwing)

Made in England, original dainite studded like 1880 line.

My boots have real Dainite , lining says made in england

 

[Nick V.]

Dainite makes some different versions for various makers they supply.
For instance on Crockett and Jones you will normally find 11 studs, 2 in the shank area.
I use authentic Dainite parts. On the soles we use there are 12 studs, 3 in the shank area.
Regardless, of the specific pattern, it is consistently the best rubber I have used.
As we all know there are lots of imitation Dainite soles. The problem is the rubber is not nearly the quality as Dainite.
I have seen (many times) that on the imitations the toe tears away on the seam where it is stitched. That's because of the inferior rubber the knock-offs are made of. All it takes is to accidently kick the toe of the sole. Doesn't happen all the time but I've never seen it happen with authentic Dainite.

 

[Schweino]

Hi Nick, thanks for the heads up.

Slightly off-topic: but how are you experiences with the Vibram Eton sole (Dainite studded sole look-alike)?

 

[Nick V.]

Never used them. Last I heard they are not available here in the U.S.
I use lots of Vibram products. They are very good quality and have a wide range of offerings.
IMO Daintier is of superior quality though.