Calling all LLBean Katahdin Iron Works Boots owners

hboogz · Oct 19, 2009

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I'd say it's a pretty big improvement. But i'm sure there will still be some hate..

thenanyu · Oct 19, 2009

Originally Posted by hboogz

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I'd say it's a pretty big improvement. But i'm sure there will still be some hate..

That looks absolutely fantastic.

dshack · Oct 19, 2009

Anyone buy the waterproof version? How waterproof is the standard version?

theom- · Oct 20, 2009

Would these work with slim jeans like KMW 1980s?

rcd213 · Oct 20, 2009

Originally Posted by hboogz

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I'd say it's a pretty big improvement. But i'm sure there will still be some hate..

They look totally different when they're treated. Personally, I certainly think they look better when they're treated, however, the rugged look also isn't bad IMO. I'm planning on picking up a pair when I head down to DC in a few weeks from the retail store. I'll treat them as soon as I get them because I'm looking for a relatively "dressier" boot, unlike my current selection, which really don't fit the bill.

porcelain monkey · Oct 20, 2009

Originally Posted by dshack

Anyone buy the waterproof version? How waterproof is the standard version?

Standard version should be fine. I stood in the rain for three hours at a football game the other day and was fine.

pandamonium · Oct 20, 2009

Originally Posted by rcd213

They look totally different when they're treated. Personally, I certainly think they look better when they're treated, however, the rugged look also isn't bad IMO. I'm planning on picking up a pair when I head down to DC in a few weeks from the retail store. I'll treat them as soon as I get them because I'm looking for a relatively "dressier" boot, unlike my current selection, which really don't fit the bill.

You're not talking about the Tyson's Corner LL Bean, are you? Because they don't carry these boots there.

kidtwist91 · Oct 20, 2009

Originally Posted by hboogz

From This...

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I'd say it's a pretty big improvement. But i'm sure there will still be some hate..

What did you treat these with?

beowolf · Oct 20, 2009

I really like the look of these boots, I tried to find them at Tysons corner in DC, but sadly they don't have them in stock.

Mexicorn · Oct 20, 2009

*EDIT*

What kidtwist91 said... I see the Obenauf's cream, but did you do anything else? Did you need a lot of coats to be able to get that dark a color?

AntiHero84 · Oct 20, 2009

Well, I finally caught up with this thread and I guess I stand corrected.

Besides, the last couple pics are making me rethink the Katahdins.

hboogz · Oct 20, 2009

Originally Posted by kidtwist91

What did you treat these with?

The product is in the picture. Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP.

Originally Posted by porcelain monkey

Standard version should be fine. I stood in the rain for three hours at a football game the other day and was fine.

+1 Not even sure why you'd want to buy a waterproof version, when you can just apply Obenauf's and waterproof them. Besides, prior to the treatment i've been in several rain storms and they fared just fine.

Originally Posted by Mexicorn

*EDIT*

What kidtwist91 said... I see the Obenauf's cream, but did you do anything else? Did you need a lot of coats to be able to get that dark a color?

I only used one coat. As per a recommendation by rapefruit, I plan on applying a second coat tonight.

hboogz · Oct 20, 2009

Originally Posted by AntiHero84

Well, I finally caught up with this thread and I guess I stand corrected.

Besides, the last couple pics are making me rethink the Katahdins.

Glad the picture was able to assuage your resistance towards the boots. I admit the first fit picture was murdered by flash and poorly lit room, but untreated, i still really like the boots.

Clemson · Oct 21, 2009

I'm planning on applying Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP to a pair of Katahdin engineering boots. Do I need to also apply Sno-Seal to waterproof them or will just Obenauf's suffice?

wannabeagiant · Oct 21, 2009

Originally Posted by Clemson

I'm planning on applying Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP to a pair of Katahdin engineering boots. Do I need to also apply Sno-Seal to waterproof them or will just Obenauf's suffice?

They're pretty much the same thing.

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