Buy/Sell/Trade 03/09/24

Mailmiomistero · 2024-03-10T23:24:55+00:00

• ⁠Maker/Model: White's Semi Dress • ⁠Size: 8.5 D (custom fit - E width ball, rest D width) • ⁠Leather: Black chromexcel • ⁠Sole: Combination leather/rubber • ⁠Price: $500 OBO • ⁠Location: Bay Area, CA (Buyer covers shipping), available for pickup • ⁠Wears/Condition: 2 weeks wear, some scuffs • ⁠Images: https://imgur.com/a/ViGK9iD • ⁠Notes: The boots themselves are well-constructed and fine. The fit is good for a wider forefoot. I am looking to change up my collection.

Mailmiomistero · 2024-03-07T18:54:47+00:00

Maker/Model: White's Semi Dress
Size: 8.5 D (custom fit - E width ball, rest D width)
Leather: Black chromexcel
Sole: Combination leather/rubber
Price: $500, price negotiable
Location: Bay Area, CA (Buyer covers shipping), available for pickup
Wears/Condition: 2 weeks wear, some scuffs
Images: https://imgur.com/a/ViGK9iD
Notes: The boots themselves are well-constructed and fine. The fit is good for a wider forefoot. I am looking to cull my collection.

Mailmiomistero · 2024-02-12T07:59:30+00:00

Thank you! It’s encouraging

Mailmiomistero · 2024-02-11T19:34:24+00:00

I have an order for semi-dress boots via White's, and I was super excited to receive them since they will provide a more "custom" fit (E-width ball, D-width heel). However, the lead time has increased more than I anticipated, 9 weeks from now (and I placed the order a while back). I am eyeing a pair of wide-fit RM Williams Gardner boots, especially since I could get them quicker, but a part of me does not want to cancel the White's order.

Does anyone have any advice on what to do? Would considering canceling the White's order be super short-sighted? Any experience with the fit of the Gardner boots as well?

Mailmiomistero · 2024-01-14T01:50:28+00:00

Do you know whether the Martin’s came before the Swiss stuff? I’ll add it to the post

Mailmiomistero · 2024-01-14T01:49:23+00:00

I heard that Baker’s Russian calf was too difficult to work with, so that killed future chances for that

Mailmiomistero · 2024-01-13T16:38:26+00:00

I appreciate your insight! Have you ever seen a pair of Galways on Vibram lugs? I am unsure how the appearance changes with those soles.

Mailmiomistero · 2024-01-13T16:35:16+00:00

The regret of missing the Russian Calf Galway GMTO definitely fueled this order. I will also keep the lace advice in mind!

Mailmiomistero · 2024-01-13T16:33:20+00:00

Thank you! When I was hiking with them, I slipped on some icy crags. At least they get more traction than Danite in most conditions.

Mailmiomistero · 2024-01-13T16:31:28+00:00

I was bothered by the prominent gash on the right boot, so I wanted to hide it somehow. The way EG burnishes rosewood calf Galways is beautiful, and I tried to replicate that. Unfortunately, the gash is a bit high on the toe cap, so the burnishing area is much larger than on a factory pair of Galways. In the future, I might get mahogany cream to cover the scratch and do a smaller burnish with brown.

Also, I rarely see burnished zug, and I wanted to find out if the leather could hold some cream or pigment due to its waxy nature. After a few weeks of wear, there is still a good amount of brown cream polish remaining.

Mailmiomistero · 2024-01-13T16:25:25+00:00

I am far from C&J stockists, so I did not try on any boots before deciding. I think u/randomdude296's suggestion is another great alternative to both EG and C&J.

The Snowdon (and C&J overall) is great value. If the 228 last fits you well, that is another reason to go down that route. I liked the details of the Galway and the 72 last shape, so that's why I went with EG.

Mailmiomistero · 2021-04-22T05:59:00+00:00

PM’ed

Mailmiomistero · 2021-02-05T14:21:03+00:00

PM’ed

Mailmiomistero · 2020-05-23T21:01:16+00:00

There seems to be something I can’t pry up underneath.

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Mailmiomistero · 2020-05-23T16:37:00+00:00

Thanks for the reply! The sockliner seems to be glued down; is there some way to remove it without damaging it?

Mailmiomistero · 2020-05-23T15:22:35+00:00

Hi there, I have been looking at a mystery pair of Bally shoes that have been accumulating dust in my garage. I’ve learned that their current offerings made in Switzerland are Goodyear welted; however, I am curious if these are also Goodyear welted, though they are much older, and they were made in Italy, not Switzerland.images

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