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Mad, I am sure no intellectual haha, but I will give an opinion - I've read A LOT about engineers and what folks are saying about various boots - and the RRLs have fans - but also comments about the fit being off and other issues - agree there are diff. opinions on Julians v. the newer model (you can tell by the RRL logo - I have actually seen both on eBay and the seller is RL and they accept returns which is cool). But you asked for an opinion and mine is I'd go with a custom Wesco like Jack's for that price before I'd go with RLs. You just don't hear the diversity of pros and cons about the other high-end engineers from my perspective. It's a big decision to drop this kind of coin on a pair of boots and I personally waived off the RLs after reading everything.
Also on your other comment about the dyed John Lofgren Baldalassi's - agree they look pretty great - and it "could" turn out really great - and I respect the guy for taking a chance with his $1000 boots. Like I said it's a bold move, and did not mean that as a negative. but for me, the boots are just so special as they are - especially after seeing chiba's evo pics.
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Wesco have gotten high praise from respected by me boot men & women on this forum. Might look into a pair when I have the resources. Thanks Bluegrass for taking a moment to break it down for me.
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If you get custom wescos, I'd suggest that you DO NOT order double midsole. Single is enough for boots that are used for mainly walking OR with elec. starter bike. (real bikes are kicked to life )
Of course if you want double midsole for some other reason, it's your choice then. They will need double time to break up. -
Epic Chiba. Just epic. Congratulations on those beauties!
From my side too Chiba J, awesome boots
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What the feck?? It SAYS it's Chromexcel (I take chrome tanned Horween in this context to mean that) steer right in the flippin' description! I guess I should understand them not knowing the difference, it's not like they're a leather company or something…
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Ah perhaps. Since they're available in 3 colors I can't help but find that misleading, intentionally or not.
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yeah, that was my read too. shell cordovan is different from cordovan the color, i.e. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordovan_(color)