Full Grain

[liammcl]

fools rush in
Might try these brown ones.. full grain crazy horse ...mmmm
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323070069446
 

*edit* changed my mind..no protective midsole

Cheers All
Liam

Edited March 5, 2022 by liammcl
no midsole

[Dwight]

Now we go silly . . .  I needed a pair of "work" boots a couple years ago  . . .  but not for anything that would be considered serious work.

I bought a pair of lace up . . . high top boots . . . rubber cushion soles . . . think they were like 25 dollars American . . . turned out to be full . . . absolute . . .  real leather.  

Actually a darn good pair of boots . . . and I'm still wearing them.

May God bless,

Dwight

[liammcl]

Just an update... as the boots were going in the bin...
I took the plasticy top layer off, and scruffed the base it was bonded to.
I think the weakness is the covering, because as soon as it flakes or allows water , mud to ingress, the boot becomes unsightly.
I was half tempted to try and "rat look" he boots by taking the plastic cover off using nail polish remover (acetone)...
Ps I have a better camera for close up pics, if anyone wants one, just shout
Cheers
Liam

 

20 hours ago, Dwight said:

Now we go silly . . .  I needed a pair of "work" boots a couple years ago  . . .  but not for anything that would be considered serious work.

I bought a pair of lace up . . . high top boots . . . rubber cushion soles . . . think they were like 25 dollars American . . . turned out to be full . . . absolute . . .  real leather.  

Actually a darn good pair of boots . . . and I'm still wearing them.

May God bless,

Dwight

That is awesome !
ps loving your site...never seen a gun holder, tbh. Looks great .

Edited March 6, 2022 by liammcl
offer of better quality pic

[Dwight]

34 minutes ago, liammcl said:

Just an update... as the boots were going in the bin...
I took the plasticy top layer off, and scruffed the base it was bonded to.
I think the weakness is the covering, because as soon as it flakes or allows water , mud to ingress, the boot becomes unsightly.
I was half tempted to try and "rat look" he boots by taking the plastic cover off using nail polish remover (acetone)...
Ps I have a better camera for close up pics, if anyone wants one, just shout
Cheers
Liam

That is awesome !
ps loving your site...never seen a gun holder, tbh. Looks great .

Just a note . . . I don't know if you can get the product . . . here it is called Resolene . . . it is an acrylic leather finish.  Another one we use . . . it is a floor polish . . . called Mop and Glo.

Cut either of them 50 / 50 with water . . . and brush the product on your shoes.  Might take 4 coats . . . let em dry a couple hours between coats . . . might make those boots last you long enough to work out the cash for better ones.

There is a fellow in UK . . . don't recall his name or website . . . makes some of the most beautiful holsters for the old .45 automatic from WW1 and WW2 days.  Not sure how he managed to get and hang on to a .45 auto . . . but he shows pictures with it.

Good luck.

May God bless,

Dwight

[liammcl]

43 minutes ago, Dwight said:

Just a note . . . I don't know if you can get the product . . . here it is called Resolene . . . it is an acrylic leather finish.  Another one we use . . . it is a floor polish . . . called Mop and Glo.

Cut either of them 50 / 50 with water . . . and brush the product on your shoes.  Might take 4 coats . . . let em dry a couple hours between coats . . . might make those boots last you long enough to work out the cash for better ones.

There is a fellow in UK . . . don't recall his name or website . . . makes some of the most beautiful holsters for the old .45 automatic from WW1 and WW2 days.  Not sure how he managed to get and hang on to a .45 auto . . . but he shows pictures with it.

Good luck.

May God bless,

Dwight

Many thanks Dwight ,
Great ideas, there! 
Interesting , how it seems the boot manufacturers have put a ,quite thick, waterproof coating on the boots, which when it comes off, leaves a crater !
Maybe the "leather" underneath was unsightly, and the coating served a dual purpose.
Many Thanks to all who replied,
it's been a learning experience !
Cheers
Liam
http://www.flipping-technology.co.uk/
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[Dwight]

50 minutes ago, liammcl said:

Many thanks Dwight ,
Great ideas, there! 
Interesting , how it seems the boot manufacturers have put a ,quite thick, waterproof coating on the boots, which when it comes off, leaves a crater !
Maybe the "leather" underneath was unsightly, and the coating served a dual purpose.
Many Thanks to all who replied,
it's been a learning experience !
Cheers
Liam
http://www.flipping-technology.co.uk/
.

Didn't see a place there on your web site . . .  where we could get hold of you . . . 

With these stinking electronic boxes . . . always needing some advice . . . not sure we could do that phone number . . .  I'm used to not having to pay for any phone calls . . . 

May God bless,

Dwight

[liammcl]

44 minutes ago, Dwight said:

Didn't see a place there on your web site . . .  where we could get hold of you . . . 

With these stinking electronic boxes . . . always needing some advice . . . not sure we could do that phone number . . .  I'm used to not having to pay for any phone calls . . . 

May God bless,

Dwight

well spotted Dwight !
As, I print flyers on the go , at home,
sometimes , I have a different number on the flyer if I am trying a new area at the weekend,
in far away place (eg 100 miles lol, bet that's nothing to you guys ) 

When I'm not working, I spend 3-4 hours walking the streets, putting flyers out, trying to drum up business., that's probably why the boots fall apart so quick.
(looking on forums , work boots have a life expectancy of 500 miles, or about 6 mths)
It's a great way to get exercise and see a local area.

(I'm after a steel toe cap and a steel midsole, anti shock, and anti slip, and ones that look good for customers)

Thanks for all the info , everyone.
It's been fascinating to learn a little about leather !

Cheers All
Liam
Impressed with the brown one, sterling steel ss807sm (£30) ...time will tell