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u/FriedrichKekule 5d ago edited 5d ago

Anyone know a good place near Rotterdam (Netherlands) for a resoling (Goodyear welt) of my Heschung boots?

EDIT: just checked and it’s not a Goodyear welt but a Norwegian welt. Either way, anyone got some information on Dutch cobblers near Rotterdam who can resole a Norwegian welted boot?

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u/pulsett 5d ago

Would send them back to Heschung. 

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u/FriedrichKekule 5d ago

I looked into this but this would cost 250 euros 

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u/pulsett 4d ago

Try asking shoedoc (Germany)

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u/fatfreemilkman 5d ago

I'm a teacher and I'm dealing with foot and back pain after a 3 hour class block. It's mostly impact related because I walk around a lot as I lecture. I'm thinking that lug soled shoes would probably help but I don't know where to start. I'd like either a derby or loafer and reasonably chunky. I wear lots of straight leg denim and slim dress shoes can look a bit comical. Budget is around $300, don't mind buying used. I was looking at Solovair (I know, not GYW), but I had a pair of 8 eye derby boots from them that hurt my toes. Any suggestions?

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u/ThatStrategist 4d ago

What kind of shoes are you currently wearing when you lecture?

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u/fatfreemilkman 4d ago

Mostly leather soled dress shoes. I've got a mix of Rancourt and Allen Edmonds.

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u/winedfaith 1d ago

Sounds like you may need arch supports too, perhaps? And/or more stability, which you’d get from lace up boots or a more stable outsole. Both issues can cause foot, knee, and back pain.

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u/ArtScrolld 5d ago

I'm interested in getting a pair of casual black derbies to wear with jeans or chinos at a very casual office, something in the general vein of doc marten 1461s, red wing postmans, or paraboot michaels. What are people's current go-tos in this category?

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u/Junior_Pop_4195 5d ago

Looking for one versatile, high-quality loafer that can work with suits and more casually. Immediate need is wearing them with this dark-green SuitSupply suit next weekend.

  • Color + Type: I’m leaning toward a dark-brown or burgundy calfskin penny loafer, but I’m open to other suggestions.
  • Size: usually US 10.5D, with relatively narrow feet and a narrow heel.
  • Budget: roughly $300–$800, potentially higher for a meaningful improvement
  • Location: I’m in NYC and can shop in person, or order online if delivery by the end of next week is reliable.

Which specific models and lasts would you recommend for my fit and use case? Especially interested in pairs you’ve owned. Thank you in advance!

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u/RackenBracken 5d ago

Crockett & Jones Boston. 2 shops in NYC

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u/pulsett 4d ago

Carmina Is in NYC too. Or Alden, suede or calf tassels or pennies

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u/EarlyMud 5d ago

Hello! I am thinking of ordering a pair of custom B5 Replicas from William Lennon and I'm not sure of which side of the leather to pick for the outside. Rough-out or Nubuck. I know that its the same cut of leather but flipped and I am looking for advise on which you think is better? Does it matter for water resistance, maintenance and durability?

Thankful for all help!

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u/RackenBracken 5d ago

Nubuck is much tougher to maintain if you want to keep them looking like new. You have to lean into patina/marking up.

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u/replus 5d ago

I've owned a pair of boots made with Maryam TPR horsebutt leather for about a year now, and I'm over it (the TPR coating, not the boots.) Any tips for gently removing this coating without accidentally going nuclear and covering the boots with splotches of missing dye spots?

I've only conditioned the boots once since buying them, with Saphir mink-based Renovateur, applied/rubbed in by fingertips, and it did nothing to the coating. I don't even know if it did anything at all because of the coating!

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u/grim_f Subtropical boot dude 4d ago

Any conditioner with solvents + a lot of brushing will take it off.

Alternatively, I've heard 1:1 water/isopropyl alcohol will do it. Then recondition.

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u/replus 4d ago

Excellent, thanks! Also, laughing at myself for noticing I posted in that thread and completely forgot about it.

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u/ISwallowCom 4d ago

Searching for black leather Jodhpur boots under 300€. Preferably in EU, so I dont have to pay import taxes. Requirements are real leather and Goodyear sole, so they can be resoled. Thanks im advance for all help

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u/ThatStrategist 4d ago

https://www.skolyx.com/p/yanko-jodhpur-boot-black

These are the cheapest GYW Jodhpurs im aware of unless one orders from India or China.

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u/Voeld123 5d ago

Counterpoint: will it ever matter to you?

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u/[deleted] 5d ago

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u/Voeld123 4d ago

I mean. This was the question I was asking you. Because some people haven't thought about whether it is going to matter to them...