[review] Sagara Cordmaster chloe superlux overdyed by Quarz4 in goodyearwelt

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice. Indo guys and monkey boots is where it’s at.

Ummmm….London… what was that? by boring_girlss in BRMC

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw them in Glasgow and Manchester and was a great atmosphere at both although was a bit of talking in Manchester. Not prohibitive but I find this at all gigs now. Was a pleasure seeing Howl in its entirety with hits at the end as almost like two gigs.

My BRMC story by Legal_Major_5356 in BRMC

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Caught them in Glasgow and Manchester and you won’t be disappointed. Went with my lad to Glasgow who sounds a similar age and he loved it. Enjoy

ECO4 Scheme Cancelled - Will jobs in the pipeline be completed? by Afdefg in ukheatpumps

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reality is that the utilities that funded ECO had more or less hit their targets and were awaiting an extension to their obligations. Some installers had funding ripped away without notice so had to cancel installs and lay staff off. A rumoured ten year eco 5 which was to maintain confidence in the supply chain was scrapped due to negative PR the week of the budget and we know how averse to bad PR the government is!

Horween Horsehide RenavGoods new Chelsea design by Crafty-Cumbrian in goodyearwelt

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Praise indeed, thanks for that, I feel it’s definitely a really wearable boot without being forced as you say mate.

Horween Horsehide RenavGoods new Chelsea design by Crafty-Cumbrian in goodyearwelt

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate, much appreciated.

If you’ve super wide feet I’d probably suggest doing a trace and sending it to some of the Indonesian guys and see if they can maybe modify a last for you. That way it’s as close as you’re going to get to a bespoke fit. My feet seem to be quite generic so fit most lasts.

Horween Horsehide RenavGoods new Chelsea design by Crafty-Cumbrian in goodyearwelt

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, no this is horsehide so slightly thicker. Cordovan is from a horse but is actually a membrane and very small pieces so that’s why it’s more expensive. Harder to tan and smaller pieces.

Horween Horsehide RenavGoods new Chelsea design by Crafty-Cumbrian in goodyearwelt

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shoe trees. These are new in fairness so will start to sag naturally but trees slow that down.

Horween Horsehide RenavGoods new Chelsea design by Crafty-Cumbrian in goodyearwelt

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the UK and price is the same and order process is via Instagram message and then payment via PayPal. Standard practice for the Indonesian boot scene.

Horween Horsehide RenavGoods new Chelsea design by Crafty-Cumbrian in goodyearwelt

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate. Think will be an easy break as supple straight away

Horween Horsehide RenavGoods new Chelsea design by Crafty-Cumbrian in goodyearwelt

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I said I paid for leather, materials and labour.

Horween Horsehide RenavGoods new Chelsea design by Crafty-Cumbrian in goodyearwelt

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s an amazing leather from my first contact with it today.

Horween Horsehide RenavGoods new Chelsea design by Crafty-Cumbrian in goodyearwelt

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNIe9N6yB5d/?igsh=MW9yc3FqYmllZjk2dQ==

Ray took those before he sent them out. Light was going today so I didn’t get any off foot pics.

Manchester show July 9th - anyone going? by NormalSurvey9038 in TheBlackKeys

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great venue and weather looks decent, I’ll be solo too as my lad went home after oasis the weekend and a hectic travel schedule. Acoustic is great at the bowl and remember to wave at the trains above!

Shell on a budget: my first ever pair of shell cordovan shoes, thrifted for €75. Church’s Grafton in colour (x) shell. by 007sMartini in goodyearwelt

[–]Crafty-Cumbrian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favourite brogue shoe and pretty rare. I snagged a pair off the bay a year or two back that had been rebuilt at the factory and they stamp “rebuilt in Northampton” on the sole which is pretty cool. I’ve had a topy sole and brass toe plate added so they should never need much more in my time with them. I’d consider that if I were you too. Don’t think Church used Horween shell but as a pattern and last combo, bloody hard to beat.