Calling all LLBean Katahdin Iron Works Boots owners

youngScholar · Oct 14, 2009

While I'm sure they'd slip on ice, overall how are they in snowy conditions?

Does anyone own and/or have pics of the lug soled ones?

hboogz · Oct 14, 2009

Originally Posted by nocoolonesleft

Here's a pic of mine with about 2 years wear. I oil them every few months to prevent cracking. By far the most comfortable footwear I've owned and I think they aged nicely. They got a few compliments in the last thread about boots:

absolutely beautiful.

Rosenberg · Oct 14, 2009

Originally Posted by hboogz

absolutely beautiful.

theyre boots, man, dont call them "beautiful". they can be cool or kick-ass or something, but not beautiful

nocoolonesleft · Oct 14, 2009

Originally Posted by Rosenberg

theyre boots, man, dont call them "beautiful". they can be cool or kick-ass or something, but not beautiful

That's completely asinine.

Rosenberg · Oct 14, 2009

Originally Posted by nocoolonesleft

That's completely asinine.

i guess so if you wear work boots around nyc. by the way good catch on my sarcasm

hboogz · Oct 14, 2009

Originally Posted by Rosenberg

theyre boots, man, dont call them "beautiful". they can be cool or kick-ass or something, but not beautiful

To each their own homie.. -- the last thing i'm trying to do is persuade anyone on an internet forum of my manliness with the words i use, or don't use, to describe boots or anything of the sort...

I think certain things are beautiful, as you do as well, and those boots being one of them. May sound oxymoronic or corny, but not to me..But you have a right to think otherwise, more power to you..

Rosenberg · Oct 14, 2009

Originally Posted by Rosenberg

i guess so if you wear work boots around nyc. by the way good catch on my sarcasm

as in joke. i wish you motherfuckers would read before going into these unnecessary rants

hboogz · Oct 14, 2009

Originally Posted by Rosenberg

as in joke. i wish you motherfuckers would read before going into these unnecessary rants

kinda hard to convey sarcasm or your joke based on your text, but i digress..

slide13 · Oct 14, 2009

Originally Posted by AntiHero84

But it's so true. I mean can anyone say that they would rather purchase the Katahdin Iron Works over a pair of Redwings or Alden Indy's if money were not an option?

I have Indy boots, Context Tanker boots, some Russell Moccasin chukkas and Katahdins. I still wear the Katahdins fairly regularly because I really like them. I think they are a great looking boot, and the quality is just out of this world considering the price. They aren't as sleek as my Alden boots but overall the look is very classic. Also, they are quite comfortable and will once again be my go to boot for snowy days this year.

Listi · Oct 14, 2009

Originally Posted by AntiHero84

But it's so true. I mean can anyone say that they would rather purchase the Katahdin Iron Works over a pair of Redwings or Alden Indy's if money were not an option?
Yes. I don't like Red Wings that much and although I like the shape and colour and leather of the Indy's, I'm not the biggest fan of the stitching on the toe. I don't have a problem with it, I just wouldn't buy it myself, especially at $300 or $400+ or whatever they cost. Now if money was no object I'd have a pair of W+H service boots

IGF-1 · Oct 15, 2009

any idea if chippewa makes a similar lace-up in black? i'm shying away from frye brandos (or is it the rand now?)

sploosh · Oct 16, 2009

Originally Posted by nocoolonesleft

Here's a pic of mine with about 2 years wear. I oil them every few months to prevent cracking. By far the most comfortable footwear I've owned and I think they aged nicely. They got a few compliments in the last thread about boots:

What oil did you use?

nocoolonesleft · Oct 16, 2009

Originally Posted by spudeey

What oil did you use?

I use Neatsfoot Oil and this leather care cream from Coach.

dfagdfsh · Oct 16, 2009

I am probably going to pick up a pair of these for the winter

If I'm a 12 in adidas/nike/most sneakers, 11.5 for these?

nocoolonesleft · Oct 16, 2009

Originally Posted by Teger

I am probably going to pick up a pair of these for the winter

If I'm a 12 in adidas/nike/most sneakers, 11.5 for these?

I bought mine true to size and they're a little big, so yeah; that would probably do it.

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