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MILGAUSS88 · 18 September 2017, 06:11 AM

I believe they make/made boots for the military and make the official "Post office" shoe, for delivery men.

SearChart · 19 September 2017, 10:57 PM

On my way to the store, always good to walk around in Amsterdam.

SearChart · 20 September 2017, 12:49 AM

Here they are, the iron rangers with corksole in the colour amber.

Abdullah71601 · 20 September 2017, 12:52 AM

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Here they are, the iron rangers with corksole in the colour amber.

Congrats Bas! Great looking boots.

dddrees · 20 September 2017, 12:54 AM

Very nice, Congrats Bas!!

SearChart · 20 September 2017, 12:54 AM

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Congrats Bas! Great looking boots.

Thanks buddy!

I'm really happy with them, they look great and feel like they could survive anything.
let the breaking-in period begin!

dddrees · 20 September 2017, 12:56 AM

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Thanks buddy!

I'm really happy with them, they look great and feel like they could survive anything.
let the breaking-in period begin!

Take your time, and bring some bandaids,

SearChart · 20 September 2017, 12:59 AM

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Take your time, and bring some bandaids,

Will do

Thanks for all your advice

dddrees · 20 September 2017, 01:00 AM

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Will do

Thanks for all your advice

Anytime, just hope it helped.

Enjoy your boots.

Dan

Abdullah71601 · 20 September 2017, 02:39 AM

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Will do

Thanks for all your advice

Wear your normal socks. You want them to form fit your feet. Heavier socks protect your feet, but will change the way they fit.

A trick I learned in the Army, when boots were made of dinosaur hide. Wear the boots barefoot and walk around until you feel all the pinch points. Apply bandaids to the pinchpoints for the first 10-20 hours of wear. After that, they should be softened enough to be fairly comfortable without the bandaids.

dddrees · 20 September 2017, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Wear your normal socks. You want them to form fit your feet. Heavier socks protect your feet, but will change the way they fit.

A trick I learned in the Army, when boots were made of dinosaur hide. Wear the boots barefoot and walk around until you feel all the pinch points. Apply bandaids to the pinchpoints for the first 10-20 hours of wear. After that, they should be softened enough to be fairly comfortable without the bandaids.

Good idea.

SearChart · 20 September 2017, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Wear your normal socks. You want them to form fit your feet. Heavier socks protect your feet, but will change the way they fit.

A trick I learned in the Army, when boots were made of dinosaur hide. Wear the boots barefoot and walk around until you feel all the pinch points. Apply bandaids to the pinchpoints for the first 10-20 hours of wear. After that, they should be softened enough to be fairly comfortable without the bandaids.

Thanks for the tips Abdullah!
I've been wearing them for about 2 hours now around the house and to get some groceries, still pretty comfy to be honest. Wearing my normal cotton socks as always.

Sperry · 20 September 2017, 11:13 AM

Beautiful! Love the tip about the socks. I'll wear dress socks for a spell the next time I get a new pair ...

Lamone · 20 September 2017, 03:51 PM

My brother swears by them. He's been wearing the same pair since 2002.

SearChart · 20 September 2017, 05:50 PM

In their 'natural' environment, working with the big lathe today.

Abdullah71601 · 20 September 2017, 05:54 PM

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In their 'natural' environment, working with the big lathe today.

That shop is much too clean Bas. Spill some cutting oil on the floor or something.

SearChart · 20 September 2017, 05:59 PM

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That shop is much too clean Bas. Spill some cutting oil on the floor or something.

Hehehe I did that accidentally a few months ago, it's a pain in the @$$ to clean

This is a workplace for clocks and watches after all, should be a bit clean

Abdullah71601 · 21 September 2017, 08:48 AM

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Hehehe I did that accidentally a few months ago, it's a pain in the @$$ to clean

This is a workplace for clocks and watches after all, should be a bit clean

Try one of these (phake oil spill)

https://www.displayfakefoods.com/sto...led-42p903.htm

Bocktagon · 21 September 2017, 10:13 AM

Ever tried Fryes? I have a pair and they are amazing.

https://www.thefryecompany.com/?utm_...rk%20-%20Exact

dddrees · 21 September 2017, 02:42 PM

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Ever tried Fryes? I have a pair and they are amazing.

https://www.thefryecompany.com/?utm_...rk%20-%20Exact

Do you happen to know if Fryes makes any Good Year Welted shoe or boot? Or any boot or shoe that is constructed with some form of sewn on sole?

Would you happen to know where Fryes actually makes their shoes and boots?

Sorry, but to be honest I can think of quite a few other brands which make a much better boot or shoe that I would recommend over Fryes.

Bocktagon · 21 September 2017, 03:25 PM

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Do you happen to know if Fryes makes any Good Year Welted shoe or boot? Or any boot or shoe that is constructed with some form of sewn on sole?

Would you happen to know where Fryes actually makes their shoes and boots?

Sorry, but to be honest I can think of quite a few other brands which make a much better boot or shoe that I would recommend over Fryes.

Their soles are sewn leather. I could take a picture of mine tomorrow if you like. They are actually America’s oldest shoe company and they are made in New York.

Abdullah71601 · 21 September 2017, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Do you happen to know if Fryes makes any Good Year Welted shoe or boot? Or any boot or shoe that is constructed with some form of sewn on sole?

Would you happen to know where Fryes actually makes their shoes and boots?

Sorry, but to be honest I can think of quite a few other brands which make a much better boot or shoe that I would recommend over Fryes.

Their USA collection includes some GYW boots. Here's one https://www.thefryecompany.com/mens/...r-tall-d-87062

blassy · 21 September 2017, 08:22 PM

I actually own both. Have a great pair of Iron Rangers that are about half way broken in. Love them.
Also picked up a pair of Frye boots - believe it was the prison boot. Can tell you very well made, extremely comfortable and no need for a break in period.

Star Ferry · 21 September 2017, 08:36 PM

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I actually own both. Have a great pair of Iron Rangers that are about half way broken in. Love them.
Also picked up a pair of Frye boots - believe it was the prison boot. Can tell you very well made, extremely comfortable and no need for a break in period.

Just did some googling: Apparently, prisoners in Arkansas get goodyear welted, American-made boots, which Frye is selling for $378.

Meanwhile, the average non-incarcerated American is wearing crappy $75 shoes from a Cambodian sweatshop.

Tax dollars at work

It's like we're living in the Twilight Zone

Abdullah71601 · 21 September 2017, 09:03 PM

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Just did some googling: Apparently, prisoners in Arkansas get goodyear welted, American-made boots, which Frye is selling for $378.

Meanwhile, the average non-incarcerated American is wearing crappy $75 shoes from a Cambodian sweatshop.

Tax dollars at work

It's like we're living in the Twilight Zone

Only the best for our boys!

Star Ferry · 21 September 2017, 10:53 PM

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Only the best for our boys!

Now I'm wondering if French prisons give out louis vuitton sneakers...

blassy · 21 September 2017, 11:05 PM

They're awesome boots. Well made goodyear welt made in USA. Not sure I wanna spend time in the crowbar motel in Arkansas to get a pair for free but I've had mine for 3 years and they still look good as new.

dddrees · 21 September 2017, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Their USA collection includes some GYW boots. Here's one https://www.thefryecompany.com/mens/...r-tall-d-87062

Quote:

Originally Posted by blassy

I actually own both. Have a great pair of Iron Rangers that are about half way broken in. Love them.
Also picked up a pair of Frye boots - believe it was the prison boot. Can tell you very well made, extremely comfortable and no need for a break in period.

Thanks, I wasn't sure if they made any or not. Somehow based on what I've seen and because they do sell boots that are not, cheap comes to mind when I think about Fryes boots.

Sperry · 21 September 2017, 11:28 PM

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Do you happen to know if Fryes makes any Good Year Welted shoe or boot? Or any boot or shoe that is constructed with some form of sewn on sole?

For the facts on boots, any boots? Ask Jerry Hall of Saba's, North Scottsdale

dddrees · 21 September 2017, 11:54 PM

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Now I'm wondering if French prisons give out louis vuitton sneakers...

Hopefully not. Hopefully they're a whole lot smarter than those who spend that much for a pair of crappy throw aways.

20 September 2017, 12:54 AM	#95
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Very nice, Congrats Bas!! __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 September 2017, 06:11 AM	#91
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 2,948	I believe they make/made boots for the military and make the official "Post office" shoe, for delivery men.

20 September 2017, 11:13 AM	#103
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Beautiful! Love the tip about the socks. I'll wear dress socks for a spell the next time I get a new pair ...

20 September 2017, 03:51 PM	#104
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	My brother swears by them. He's been wearing the same pair since 2002.

21 September 2017, 10:13 AM	#109
Bocktagon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Seamaster GMT Posts: 264	Ever tried Fryes? I have a pair and they are amazing. https://www.thefryecompany.com/?utm_...rk%20-%20Exact

21 September 2017, 08:22 PM	#113
blassy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: 116610 LN, 16800 Posts: 857	I actually own both. Have a great pair of Iron Rangers that are about half way broken in. Love them. Also picked up a pair of Frye boots - believe it was the prison boot. Can tell you very well made, extremely comfortable and no need for a break in period.

21 September 2017, 11:05 PM	#117
blassy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: 116610 LN, 16800 Posts: 857	They're awesome boots. Well made goodyear welt made in USA. Not sure I wanna spend time in the crowbar motel in Arkansas to get a pair for free but I've had mine for 3 years and they still look good as new.

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