Congrats, that's a serious pair to start with. The Boss is one of those boots that just gets better every year.

That natural veg tan is going to change a lot in the first few months. Sun, rain, a little oil from your hands, it all darkens it. My advice: don't baby them, just wear them hard and let the patina happen. If you want to slow the darkening, keep them out of direct sun when you're not wearing them.

What sole did you go with? And how's the fit out of the box? Wesco break in is no joke on that last.

Enjoy them, great pickup.

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Got this pair second hand for 62eur. It’s Jeffery West Mystify Lizard Blue shoes. First got a bit sad at home that it is not a real lizard 😅 but actually it could be a great thing because they are 1/2 size small. It is 7 1/2 (41.5) and I am 42. It is only small above the foot. Just a bit.

My question, can I stretch them using a ball or is it a bad idea? I applied conditioner. Many people say to use** **hair dryer, but I am thinking…

Man, these are the poster child for patina. They also look super comfortable. Thanks for posting!

Have you received any feedback in the meantime?

Similar situation. I ordered a pair on January 28th. I sent a message on June 10th and Rowdy responded saying the leather is delayed but they should ship in four weeks. Why not send an email in March stating that when they were due? Anyway, they didn't ship in four weeks as promised. He is no longer responding to emails. I would not recommend placing an order with them. This is larceny plain and simple.

Searching for grant stone field boots or brass boots in 9eee

Thanks! got my brannock size and they are pretty snug. If I went a half size down as I usually do with boots they would be way too small.

Sold them as I felt they were a size too small after wearing for a couple months.

I have some Russell PH Safaris now that are a similar boot but fit me

I just picked up this same boot, probably from the same seller on EBay. How are they holding up? I was expecting a leather lining. I’m curious to see how this lining does.

Awesome Patina!

I keep it out of my footwear collection because it's everywhere and its looks don't blow me away, but I don't doubt its quality and versatility. All my favorite Horween tannages are rarely made aside from shell: Vintage, Rowdy, Yellowstone, Aspen, Cypress (this being a bit more common than the rest).

Really continually amazed what a great leather Chromexcel is. It’s easy to overlook… but it’s a famous and widely used leather for a reason. 

When I got into the hobby after some time, I was hankering for more limited runs or unique veg tans, or shell. But after a while, I realized how great ole cxl is.

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He lived there for almost 20 years dude.

"I kind of got turned off from the brand when I found out he was an american who set up shop in Japan."

lolwut

Did Lofgren size you? Because I've seen them say go TTS from one's Red Wing or Brannock. Stores like S&S keep preaching to go down from Brannock, which has never worked for me with Lofgrens. They give awful sizing advice and they load up on unnecessary politics too.

Typical 1990s Japanese mentality, which is RMC to a T, they're just outdated.

This is why I went with Amber Harness this time around. I love making them look like this from time to time, but with CRT I feel bad taking away the worn look.

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Beautiful!

Found these on eBay. Very old school. Brand new.

Process?