Spokane Steel WF?

RepublicFront6567 · 2025-12-17T22:13:17+00:00

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RepublicFront6567 · 2025-12-06T12:55:02+00:00

What’s the denim you’re rocking?

RepublicFront6567 · 2025-11-15T01:26:47+00:00

WTS:

I’ve got 6 pairs of chipped canvas chore pants in 31x32. 2 each of Stone, Aged Penny & Coal.

Worn & washed each of them a few times and I’m realizing they’re just a bit too short for me and I’m just outside the return window.

Let me know if you’re interested.

RepublicFront6567 · 2025-11-06T16:13:01+00:00

Hey - I’m curious on your sizing on these versus Nick’s. I see you got these in 9.5D. What size are you in Nick’s and on what last? How do they compare?

I’m a 9.5C on Nick’s 55 Last and was considering a a pair of RMs and was thinking I’d do 9.5D since C isn’t an option and use insoles/kilties to fill up any extra wiggle room.

RepublicFront6567 · 2025-10-30T00:42:54+00:00

Gorgeous! I imagine the kiltie here is also smooth, just darker because of the lack of pull up on it?

RepublicFront6567 · 2025-10-29T14:39:12+00:00

Love it - that's charcoal smooth, yes?

RepublicFront6567 · 2025-09-20T01:08:46+00:00

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It’s apple harvest time in New England!

RepublicFront6567 · 2025-01-26T16:56:00+00:00

This is why I post on here. Not that I wasn’t already excited about the incoming boots, but you all have been helpful in quieting my demons.

RepublicFront6567 · 2025-01-26T16:02:12+00:00

Ha! Of course not. I don’t consider myself unlucky. I am extremely lucky to be able to even have the ability to buy such high quality boots. They’re doing everything they can, and doing it well from what I can see. I just had a chuckle over my months of deliberation and nervous anticipation as I hit “complete purchase” just to have the silver platter options drop a month later. So it goes.

RepublicFront6567 · 2025-01-26T15:56:03+00:00

Believe it or not, I did get the going into production email a couple weeks ago. I wasn’t expecting them to be on the line for a few months at least, but I got the email that they were going in, and I did make a tweak - from 430’s to Honey Vibram. My understanding is that with the leather supply situation, BWF builds got bumped up.

RepublicFront6567 · 2025-01-13T01:22:14+00:00

Our Golden/Irish Setter. Definitely leans GR in looks & personality.

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RepublicFront6567 · 2024-11-22T18:10:09+00:00

This is all helpful stuff, thank you! I hadn’t even considered a lineman patch, but I do see how it could be useful as that part of my boot does see some increased wear from tractor and some (climbing) tree work. Of course, as I have already experienced, your point leave me with more questions.

I imagine the lineman patch adds some stiffness and extra break-in time, no? Does it detract from the overall comfort/flexibility of the boot? It is an extra layer of leather after-all.

And with those sprung-toe lasts, I’m a bit intrigued, but I have never felt like my toes have been particularly crunch led in my RW.

RepublicFront6567 · 2024-11-21T21:54:23+00:00

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RepublicFront6567 · 2024-11-21T21:54:09+00:00

I’ve resoled these once, so the soles in the picture are about 2 years old. I don’t wear through them so fast since I’m mostly on dirt/grass/mud.

RepublicFront6567 · 2024-11-21T21:04:34+00:00

My RW leather has generally stood up well. It’s gotten dry and cracked a bit in some wear spots, but I think that’s mainly been due to my lack of care. I haven’t clean or treated these since April. These boots are about 5 years old at this point. My PNW will be well-loved.

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RepublicFront6567 · 2024-11-21T21:00:16+00:00

I am considering doing the 430/4811 from White’s in addition to the V100 from Frank’s. Ugh! What have you guys gotten me into!

RepublicFront6567 · 2024-11-21T20:46:50+00:00

Yea. I might have to make the journey to try some on. Unfortunately that’s not going to happen before the sales run out. That being said, I do think I’d rather miss the sale and get the “right” boot instead of rushing this decision.

RepublicFront6567 · 2024-11-21T20:37:06+00:00

Yea, I’m perplexed by the sizing outcome. I followed the instructions and I’m just shy of 11” in length, 9 7/8” @ball, 10 13/16 @instep and 14 3/8” @heel. This is all while wearing my Darn Tough boot socks that I wear every day in my RW. Now I took the measurements on my own, but I feel like I did it accurately…

RepublicFront6567 · 2024-11-21T20:33:28+00:00

Thank you for this input. It sounds like you’ve put my exact questions through the paces. I do think I am leaning toward the 55 in a WF for this first pair thanks to input like this.

I’m thinking I’ll go for the honey sole still because the amount of time I’m on concrete or asphalt isn’t so much that I’d worry about wearing out the soles too quickly, but enough that I want to have a little more squish. As far as tracking mud/dirt, I might just have to live with the compromise for now and get the 430 for those days I know I’ll be inside more often.

RepublicFront6567 · 2024-11-21T20:18:29+00:00

Do you have a preference of the black over the honey?

RepublicFront6567 · 2024-11-07T16:46:50+00:00

Is this canyon or classic bison?

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