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Get the Cloncurry's in distressed leather. They wear really well.
Thanks for the thought. In the end, though, I'm looking for a chelsea boot.
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Get the Cloncurry's in distressed leather. They wear really well.
Would anyone care to comment on the RMW Craftsman v the Henry Baxter from Baxter's? They seem pretty similar: one piece leather, goodyear welted, made in Australia, good pedigree manufacturers etc. I note that The Wraith (and others) have mentioned the HB as an alternative to RMW elsewhere in this thread, I'm just intrigued as to how quality, durability, life span etc compare between the two?
Thanks, TheWraith. That's good info. I've had several pairs of RMWs and don't get me wrong, I've been very happy with them. I've got some 10 year old black RMs which are looking worse for wear: cracked uppers (I wish I'd looked after them better, earlier in their life!). I need / want some new black Chelsea boots but having just bought a pair of Chestnut RM Craftsmen wondered if I should diversify my Aussie-made Chelsea boot collection to include some HBC (cheaper than RMs) or stick to tried and tested RMs.
The only difference is the HBC has 1/4 internal leather lining and the Craftsman is fully leather lined. Honestly, wearing it, I can't tell the difference, but that may well matter to some people and so they need to be aware of it. However, the HBC is a little cheaper than the Craftsman, so it more or less evens out in the end, I feel.
Thanks, TheWraith. That's good info. I've had several pairs of RMWs and don't get me wrong, I've been very happy with them. I've got some 10 year old black RMs which are looking worse for wear: cracked uppers (I wish I'd looked after them better, earlier in their life!). I need / want some new black Chelsea boots but having just bought a pair of Chestnut RM Craftsmen wondered if I should diversify my Aussie-made Chelsea boot collection to include some HBC (cheaper than RMs) or stick to tried and tested RMs.
Is this HBC?
Wraith, can you clarify the internal lining for those who dont fully understand when comparing to RMW. Is the HBC lined from toe to arch OR mid toe to the ankle?Originally Posted by Speedbird
...you may want to take a look at the B500F RM Williams bushman with the flat heel and screwed sole. I like the round toe better than the chiseled, and the screwed sole looks much sleeker than the stitched. They are also less expensive than the craftsman, though they do use the less expensive (though tougher) willow leather and are unlined. They are a great black chelsea boot, I like them much more than my craftsman.
Stick with the Craftsman or HBC.
Why do you say that? I have a Craftsman I never wear, and I love my Bushman. Could you expand on this "argument"? I was thinking about having a MTO Stockman made with the screwed sole and rounded toe.