Reply With QuoteJust picked up a pair of DM Lombardos, super comfortable.
Same for me most days when out with the dog, on farmland also.Originally Posted by Bluehase284
As I am surrounded by farmland, winter boots look like this for me. I have given up with timberland boots constantly splitting and leaking - and I tend to wear these in everything from wet grass to a foot deep bog.
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Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Just picked up a pair of DM Lombardos, super comfortable.
re: panama jacks
I bought some of the panama jacks igloo small boots/ high shoes and like the warmth i got from them.
Just bought the panama jacks aviator boots but the amount of fur in them is less than the igloo.
Is this because i got a non winter boot?
or is it a case of cost cutting on the lining with the boots?
thanks for your time
Martin
Best boots I've owned...
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Hoggs Rannoch?Best boots I've owned...
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My assistant (Melody) bringing my winter boots to the office. She could only carry one at a time
Spot on!
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I can't say it was high on my list of priorities, but I was cycling around Kingston today late in the afternoon, and noticed John Lewis was open. A quick browse and I picked these up these for the grand sum of £41.70.
It's been 30 years since I last had a pair of DMs when I was a university.
Made in China?
You're now ready to go out and "protect" statues. ;-)))I can't say it was high on my list of priorities, but I was cycling around Kingston today late in the afternoon, and noticed John Lewis was open. A quick browse and I picked these up these for the grand sum of £41.70.
It's been 30 years since I last had a pair of DMs when I was a university.
No no, 14 hole cherry reds required for statue duties :)
Nice! I wish you well with your new purchase! I've owned many pairs of DM's (both shoes and boots) back in the 80's. I think they were UK made back then? I found them to be great but then stopped wearing them for many years. I then got the 'I wants' for some 1460's again so purchased a new pair (not UK made?). I can only say that they were instruments of torture to me and despite using DM socks and trying to wear them in I just couldn't live with them so sold them on. Not to be deterred I bought a pair of Solovair boots which I hoped, being UK made would be a trip down memory lane - absolute nightmare so they had to go as well - sore feet and blisters!!I can't say it was high on my list of priorities, but I was cycling around Kingston today late in the afternoon, and noticed John Lewis was open. A quick browse and I picked these up these for the grand sum of £41.70.
It's been 30 years since I last had a pair of DMs when I was a university.
Maybe I'm getting soft in my old age but I might try one more time with a pair of 'air sole' shoes!
Some still are - they tend to be limited edition or short runs.
Yep, but I guess that’s how they can sell a pair of Goodyear welt boots for an RRP of £139. Quality of the leather and construction appears very good.
My Grenson Stanley’s (made in India) are much better than a couple of pairs of same price Loakes I have (made in UK). You need to be paying £400+ for the good Made in England boots.
Anyway, get yourself down to John Lewis Kingston m if you fancy a pair of 1460s at a knockdown price (70% discount). A fair few sizes left.
QUOTE=Maris;5450419]Made in China?[/QUOTE]
I'll give it a miss.
Try and not be so serious fella - they are forty quid boots that offer a blast from the past.
Some people know how to suck the joy........
Anyone seen any deals on Crockett and Jones consiston?
My new red wings arrived purchased with 20% off in bf sale
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Just picked up these Barker Donegal boots in the sales.
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Timberland American Craft
Grenson have a decent sale on - hmm updated to say it’s mainly just odd sizes
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These look really nice.Just picked up these Barker Donegal boots in the sales.
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Any chance of a link Andy?
You might as well have shot a pregnant panda
The expectations for a £40 boot are pretty high. I'd prefer my boots weren't made in China either but for £40 I wouldn't care less.
Got myself a pair of Danner Bullrun a few weeks back. Impressed so far
https://www.tonymcdonnell.com/barker...SABEgK8OPD_BwE
I got mine from here. They were the last pair. There is a further 5% off for first orders. The prices are also in euros.
The below has them at full price with 10% off your first order.
https://www.robinsonsshoes.com/barker-donegal
I did find another website through Chrome rather Safari which has them reduced with the added bonus of a free gift. I can’t find it on my phone though.
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Thanks Andy
Indeed, CHO had some Fred boots down to £220ish but I was greedy, waited & forgot to check back. £140 now but not in a size I can wear. Very annoying!
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I think it’s quite rare to get deals on Crockett & Jones. Can highly recommend the Coniston boot though. The Barker boots posted on this page look very similar and I believe Alfred Sargent do a similar boot also.
Rannoch are brilliant, I had a pair and loved them. Ended up selling as I got a deal on a pair of Crockett & Jones Veldtschoen boots but I thought they were brilliant for the price and very comfortable.
That’s what I thought, good to hear they are recommended though.
THESE are proper winter boots...
waterproof, windproof, as comfy as slippers and cool AF.
Only really useful on a snowboard, though, although I 'can' just about drive in them.
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They look smart.Timberland American Craft
No problem, I have the tan but never sure if I prefer the dark brown. Such a classic looking boot, versatile and solid.
I also have a zug grain Snowdon which is a beast, wearing them today actually for the poor weather.
Ta…. They’re the ‘high end’ Timberland - full vibram sole and beautifully finished….
Both great colours, something about the dark brown does it for me though.
Cheered myself up and orders a pair in dark brown. Managed 10 percent off
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After eight years and one resole my Dubarry boots have given up the fight,Redbacks for now.
Where is that shop? Desborough?I only picked up some polish and shoe trees but plenty of choice
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I've mentioned these before - a steal for £80:
https://www.clarksoutlet.co.uk/p/261305937
Other than sandals there can’t be anything further away from a Winter Boot
Look really nice - plain and uncomplicated
Have too many shoes!!!
Other than sandals there can’t be anything further away from a Winter Boot
Opps - wrong thread...Other than sandals there can’t be anything further away from a Winter Boot
I've had these for around fifteen years now, bought when Timberland still made quality boots. They've been worn thousands of times yet the heel and sole show hardly any wear and the leather is still excellent with no cracks or tearing from the join with the sole. They've just been waxed and coated with mink oil, ready for another few years of wear. I'd say that was £140 well spent.
The day I bought them in John Lewis there was an old fella trying a pair on next to me and he came in wearing his old sand colour boots that he'd had for 19 years!
timberland used to amazing, sadly they took a sharp decline in my experience I was lucky if a pair lasted 2 years which compared to how yours where obviously built is shockingI've had these for around fifteen years now, bought when Timberland still made quality boots. They've been worn thousands of times yet the heel and sole show hardly any wear and the leather is still excellent with no cracks or tearing from the join with the sole. They've just been waxed and coated with mink oil, ready for another few years of wear. I'd say that was £140 well spent.
The day I bought them in John Lewis there was an old fella trying a pair on next to me and he came in wearing his old sand colour boots that he'd had for 19 years!
I have two pairs of Timberlands in the bog standard colour. One pair has furry toe caps from when I cleaned them with a Karcher after I'd done the patio and the left boot has a solid black line over it from the gear shift on motorbikes over the years, you wouldn't give them to a homeless person. The other pair is pristine and hasn't been worn much, just not the same quality as the old ones at all.
I either wear the battered old Timberlands or some half decent Red Wings. Anything really, just not really the new Timberlands which have been "new" for three or four years now.
Gregson Freds got a walk out recently...
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I've just slung a 25 -30 years old pair of Made in USA Timberland boots. Think I'm going to regret it, although I hadn't worn them for a while.
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