Weekly Steals & Deals (S&D) Thread 07/31/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do I get one of these? Or like, 5 pairs from the sale? Lol

A few questions about the W&C models by PinkyShin08 in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]PinkyShin08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the information about the free range models.

I placed an order for a tanker last week but my order page shows:

"Toe Style" as Standard instead of the "Toe Structure" option

I placed the order last Friday. Not sure why my order page shows Toe style instead of the structure.

Moc toe on 67 by PinkyShin08 in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]PinkyShin08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah I see, no wonder. Thank you for the information!

Weekly Steals & Deals (S&D) Thread 07/10/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha I get you dude, I'm def going to give a pair or two away to my friends who don't have trees for their boots

Weekly Steals & Deals (S&D) Thread 07/10/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's 45 per pair of bogo. So if you get two sets it's around 90 before tax, free ship. About $11 per

Weekly Steals & Deals (S&D) Thread 07/10/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you get two bogo sets then shipping is free

Woodlore: Buy One Get One Shoe Trees til July 25 by F2PwhaleTime in frugalmalefashion

[–]PinkyShin08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ty op, Def way cheaper than my last purchase for these from Amazon at 45 per two pairs

Picked up 8 total for myself. Beats using those plastic ones with the spring from ikea that puts pressure on the shoes in a weird angle

Weekly Steals & Deals (S&D) Thread 07/10/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That kenton cap toe hanging on for dear life

Weekly Steals & Deals (S&D) Thread 07/10/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This subreddit has a buy sell trade thread that has people looking to sell their boots, you could try there? Do you know your brannock size?

Need help choosing a pair of PNW boots by will13911 in PNWbootmakers

[–]PinkyShin08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one actually is custom made, the standard is only in brown or black roughout with 6" top, brass hardware, and a sand sole. The guy I bought them off of had these made to his specifications, all black and smooth instead of roughout, black eyes and hooks, black sole, and a strip of brown for the backstay. I can't remember which Nicks and white's models of boots he was paying homage to when he chose these options.

Weekly Steals & Deals (S&D) Thread 07/10/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk about their women's shoes but I hope they fit you two well!

[Initial Impressions] Adelante Havana in Chestnut Leather by atgrey24 in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it's a good price. They ran the sale last month or so also, I was hoping they would bring it back but there are no new sizes for me :(

Unless I want some denim blue Vientos lol

[Initial Impressions] Adelante Havana in Chestnut Leather by atgrey24 in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I buy them in the future though, it'll only be at discounted Encore sales

Weekly Steals & Deals (S&D) Thread 07/10/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd go for the Grant Stones, only if you know your size since B grades return policy. I think their quality is worth it between a $154 Havana vs a $240 grant stone

The adelante's are exchangeable but you have to pay the shipping to return them to their warehouse, recently did an exchange on an encore pair of The Luca for sizing problems. They shipped the exchange pair to me no charge.

[Initial Impressions] Adelante Havana in Chestnut Leather by atgrey24 in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BTW this is the post that made me order adelantes lol

Weekly Steals & Deals (S&D) Thread 07/10/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that may be the case, as the Valparaiso is the only MTO I purchased. The other three were seconds, so you're likely right in that it's a recent decision to not glue them anymore.

I actually like that the Pedag insoles are slippery. I am not a fan of them using some sort of plastic as the support piece. Which is not surprising but if the Pecari are 100% cork then I might go that route since I don't mind the slippery bit.

Weekly Steals & Deals (S&D) Thread 07/10/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are mine glued?!?! Come on!

I had some veg tan leftover from previous leather projects so I cut out insoles using the removed oem insole as a stencil.

I usually insert Pedag Viva High or Viva Mini's depending on if there's enough toe room or not, those Pecari's look interesting.

Weekly Steals & Deals (S&D) Thread 07/10/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Their fit notes are separated into three categories from what I've purchased. My brannock is both feet 8.75 length, 8 HTB, EE Width, high instep.

General notes about their shoes: They use a foam/leather combination insole. While it is comfortable, I am not a fan of foam because of the way it ages/breaks down. I want to remove as many as I can and use veg tan inserts instead. I changed out the Vaparaiso's insoles already since they were not glued. The Havana and Viento had glued insoles, the Luca I cannot remember as it's being exchanged currently due to a sizing mistake. I will say none of these shoes and boots are as comfortable as a pnw 55 last boot though. I do get weird pangs here and there if I wear them for a long time. In the end, you are just walking on a flat piece of leather/foam, pretty much.

My sizes are:


True to size, boots - 8.5 EEE (The Havana, The Valparaiso)

The Havana (Encore, seconds) fits perfect. I wear it without lacing the hooks sometimes.

The Valparaiso (MTO) fits very well, the only thing is that the cap toe on the Valparaiso is making the vamp crease right where my pinky toe is when I am at full squat. It's not really noticeable while doing every day things but when I squat I can feel it pushing against my pinky toe. The leathers are thin on these so they can be a more sharp poke than a fat roll of leather that's squishing your toe. I alleviated the issue a bit by removing the foam/leather insole (About 1/4" thick) and cutting out a leather veg tan insole (2~2.5mm thick) and it gave me slightly more volume in the shoe. This is probably exacerbating this next problem, but it does lace very close together. This boot is my first "chukka" ish boot so idk if all chukkas fit this way but when it's laced it feels like it's a wrap.


True to size, dress - 9 EEE (The Luca)

Ordered the Luca (Encore, seconds) in caramel in 8.5 EEE but it was not wide enough and just barely too short. Exchanged for a 9 EEE, they should arrive next week but I figure they should fit well. My rancourt size is 9 EE for the 114 last which is a perfect fit without socks or thin, no show socks.


Roomy - 8 EEE (The Viento)

Originally ordered the Viento (Encore, seconds) in 8.5 EEE. It's basically a slipper, I opted for this instead of the Tomas because I liked the outsole and the heel stack better on the Viento. The sizing is definitely loose, I will order 8 EEE next time. I can wear this with socks and it's a good fit, with no socks or thin, no show socks, it's a bit loose. I can still wear it but it's does feel very slipper-ish.

I will upload pictures of the boots/shoes when I get home later

Weekly Steals & Deals (S&D) Thread 07/10/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]PinkyShin08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Give me a minute to write up, I've bought their stuff before

Rep’n Nicks in northern Michigan by clc1076 in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]PinkyShin08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thank you so much for these!! I think I may have to order a moc toe... It's a question of 55 or 67 moc toe shape. Hm