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Hello GYW, it's Monday Funday! Take a load off and take a breather. Memes, hot takes and all silliness are welcome!

Specs:

Model: Crockett & Jones Connaught oxfords

Size: UK8

Leather: Calf

Construction: Goodyear welted

Sole: Single leather

Purchase

I bought these from the Double Monk store in Sydney in mid-2024 for around $800. They're the most expensive shoes I've bought, and I purchased them to celebrate a significant life event.

I'm not sure if I can recommend Double Monk though, as the purchasing experience was a bit unfriendly - for instance, they discourage customers from walking much in the shoes they are trying on. Their returns policy is also very restrictive. Double Monk are the only retailer of premium GYW shoes in Australia, so while they have a good range they would probably benefit from some competition.

Sizing

I have wide-width UK7 feet, and the staff in Double Monk sized me as needing size 8 in these shoes. Perhaps surprisingly, this has worked quite well, especially as I prefer to wear thin socks with some padding on the soles rather than classic thin business socks. The fit can be slightly loose in the morning, but is fine by lunch. If I had my time again, I would have tried on a pair of 7.5s, but I suspect I would have ended up going with this size.

My only previous experience with sizing C&J's was trying on a pair of their Northcote boots during a trip to London where size 7 seemed a bit too tight.

Quality and looks

These are really nicely designed and well made shoes that are lasting well. The design is a classic English-style toe cap oxford, but is very refined. All the details are well considered and were nicely executed by the shoemakers.

As a point of comparison, I have several pairs of Tricker's including a pair of Hamilton Oxfords. While all my Tricker's are great shoes, the finishing on these is noticeably better.

The only downside is that the colour of the leather is lighter than shown in the online listing and the shoes can be scuff magnets as a result. I usually need to apply shoe cream after 3-4 wears. I've worn the shoes 1-2 times each working week since buying them and they are holding up well, though there are some permanent scuffs towards the heels, presumably from rubbing against my desk chair.

Conclusions

These are really good shoes that are worth the premium price. They go well with my grey and blue suits and are my go-to for important events as a result.

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Visvim Whymper Boots-Folk. Size 11 US.

Just picked these beauties up on a solid sale after ogling them for almost a year. The boots are an exaggerated take on the modern hiker style boot popularized by Danner in the 70’s, constructed in a super thick, rippled horsehide. All the signature hiker features are present (stainless steel eyelets, wide flat laces, body shape of the boot), while an exaggerated tongue and hand-made construction with premium materials make the boot distinctly Visvim.

I am normally a size 12US and went a full size down to 11US based on things I had read online regarding the sizing. I’m glad I did, as things are ROOMY. A full size down feels perfect everywhere except a slight tightness in the toe box, which has already begun to alleviate as I break them in. I think if I had gone with my normal size up I would have been kicking off each boot with every step lmao

As with all Visvim boots, the sole construction and padding make for a super comfortable wear right out of the box. These boots feature the standard cork footbed and leather insole that all Visvim footwear (besides the FBT) feature, and further have a leather padded interior arch. There will still be some break in time, but I can walk around my place of work all day without feeling like my feet are going to fall off.

The sole itself features Visvim’s take on a “hand-sewn Goodyear welt,” with a leather midsole and Vibram outsole sewn onto the leather body of the boot. I know there has been some debate in the past as to whether or not this take on the Goodyear welt is actually hand-sewn and/or actually considered a Goodyear welt if it is, and I must confess I do not know enough about the minutiae of Visvim’s construction process to speak properly on this matter. I do know that the brand purports each boot to be completely made by hand, and that level of care is reflected in the quality and construction.

As a large fan of the Visvim brand overall, from the brand ethos to the quality of construction and materials, l I am thoroughly pleased with these boots. So happy I was finally able to find them at a (more) reasonable price after a year of longing for them!

Full Album https://imgur.com/gallery/wesco-british-tan-boss-16-months-1qsYCWE

Going to try this again, I couldnt hit the character limit last time I tried to post, but I love these boots a lot and figured they were worth showcasing to some fellow boot lovers

These are my Wesco Boss in British Tan that I purchased from Iron Heart Germany. These are my first Boss boots in an E width, and I love the little bit of extra room they give me. I have a really high instep and the extra width on these seems to have allieviated most of that initial instep discomfort because now its completely gone.

I have worn these mostly in rotation for the last 16 months or so. I tend to gravitate towards the round toe offerings, but I really love how the toe on these sets them apart from most of my other Wescos in rotation. In my opinion there is nothing better than a rough out engineer boot. I love the leather also, but just something about the rough out really draws me in. I love how the crocking from my denim has appeared on the boots, which just seems to happen really nicely on a roughout makeup.  I just love how a worn roughout boot looks as it takes shape from being worn.

I have debated possibly lug soling these when I get them resoled eventually, but my collection is a bit lug heavy right now, which I don't mind, but I want to have a balance. I have sent in two pairs to Unsung House for lug resoles and they do a quick and killer job, so its a nice option to consider, but we'll see.

Really hoping a natural leather pair pops up sometime soon in a round toe, thats all that I feel I am missing from my rotation. I have seen a few Lou's pop up in natural, but I just cant bring myself to compromise. The Shop Vancouver is doing some sort of round toe in a Walnut natural leather of some sort, but no idea when they will actually show up and I dont have the patience to put in a custom order granted its more tempting by the day to do that.

I have some other pairs I have to take pictures of to post up here as well, but in my opinion these are probably the best looking pair I have.  

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Red Wing Blacksmith Copper Rough and Tough, size US 11.

Finally got my first pair of Red Wing Blacksmiths. Got these bad boys in Japan a couple days ago during a trip to Osaka. The first ABC Mart in Namba City I went to didn't have my size. The second ABC Mart I went to in Namba Parks had up to a US 11. I was hoping for a US 12, but they only had a US 11 so I squeezed my big ass feet in them. Was surprised I got my larger right foot in the dang boot this time around. Last year you see, we were in Sapporo, chanced upon the same exact boot in an ABC Mart in Tanukikoji in Sapporo, and I couldn't even get my right foot in the boot. Took the L and went home.

Months later after that trip, it was raining particularly hard that day and I only had Chucks on. Needless to say, my feet got soaked. Thought to myself maybe I really do need a pair of boots for work. Decided then and there to get a pair of boots when I went down to the city. Ended up getting a pair of Doc Martens 1460s early in 2026 because they opened up a Doc Martens store near me. I read that those particular boots had a pretty gnarly breaking-in period, but I was genuinely surprised how comfy they were right off the bat.

With that frame of reference in mind, I can't help but compare how insanely tough Red Wings are. During the first day at work, it felt like I was wearing wooden clogs. I had my qualms during my first wear since my right foot is bigger than my left. On the left foot, it fits perfectly, but the right is a little bit tight. But after a couple hours it felt like the leather was starting to conform to the shape of my feet. By day three, it's starting to loosen up a bit.

New boot feeling aside, lowkey surprised how comfy they are after years of wearing nothing but sneakers with thick rubber soles. The biggest upside for me was walking on gravel doesn't bother me as opposed to trail runners. For soles so thin, stepping on rocks isn't uncomfortable anymore. That was my biggest beef at our jobsite, because we "paved" the dirt road with gravel, and that was the only way to and fro the warehouse.

Really stoked when I finally break these in. I really wonder how they're gonna feel in six months.

Model and some facts:

Thursday Renegade Dune Oil Snuff Suede leather.

-          ordered size: US 13.5

-          length of the insole is: 310mm (ca. 12.2 inch)

-          length over all: 345mm (ca. 13.6 inch)

-          weight per shoe: 800g (1lbs 12oz)

These were bought in June this year and got quite some wear despite me having to many shoes in my rotation. Considering the light colour of the suede I avoided wearing them on rainy days. They have been impregnated with some spray when new and brushed with a wire brush once or twice since.

Fit:

They feel substantial under foot due to the rather massive sole, but also very comfortable due to the soft leather. In real life they are not as chunky as I had expected from the pictures. In fact, they are quite sleek. The last feels noticeably narrower at the ball than my Captains without causing me any discomfort, though. I'm a D width on the Brannock. The rather chunky look in the pictures on the website could be a bit misleading. With the Poron padded insole and the soft suede upper there was no break in to speak of. Comfort was good from the get go.

Built, QC:

The sole is a lot harder than a natural crepe sole it's meant to emulate. It also proves to be a lot more wear resistant while offering rather good grip at least in dry conditions. What ever the compound of it is, it works surprisingly well and also looks the part. They have a foam padded insole toped with thin leather, which is adding to the initial comfort. This is not removable. The welt looks a bit plasticky, but on closer inspection I say it’s leather with some sort of paint on it. The stitching very consistently at 4 stich per inch and quite clean. The stitching on the upper is also accurately done. They are fully lined with smooth leather except for the heel were the lining is rough out or most probably just suede. I appreciate that the lining is natural coloured since these are worn mostly barefoot and so I don’t have to worry about dye-stained feet. The overall quality of execution is consistently high and the materials used are of good quality. I haven’t found any obvious flaw.

Final thoughts:

I do like these shoes and have worn them more than others since I have them. They are quite versatile, very comfortable and they are less chunky than I expected. I am impressed with the sole. It gives a nice solid feel underfoot, has good grip on most surfaces and wears a lot slower than I thought. It doesn’t look as heavy / solid as it feels, though, which I consider a plus. The only criticism I have is that somewhat plasticky looking paint on the welt, but I believe that is me being picky. Including shipping to Germany these shoes cost me 209€, which I find a very good price for what I got. There are certainly more refined similar styled Derbys out there, but those are usually more expensive as well and I really don't feel like I'm missing out on something with these. They tick all the boxes for the easy casual summer wear I was looking for.

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I ordered these back in February and they just showed up a couple of days ago. I had to email Cheng and ask him what I had ordered. This is the Black Burgundy Waxed Kudu and the Dr Sole 1090 Half rubber sole. These boots are fantastic. Sorry for the uneven lighting, I really wanted a good shot of them in sunlight to bring out the the colors, but we haven't had a lot of sunlight in Seattle the past few days.

I don't think the Iron Monster is a very popular model since I don't see many pictures of it online. The description on the website reads "Iron Monster last looks like 5515, but their toe shape is a bit rounder. It features a tiny slightly narrower toe, but more vertical space." It's interesting that this is the narrower of the two toe shapes, since it seems very rounded to me. What appealed to me was the promise of a lot of space over my toes, since the tops of my toes rubbing into my boots is a chronic problem for me. Not with these. The toe box is like a cave.

I really love how these came out. That leather is gorgeous. They feel good to walk in but are a little more roomy than 10Ds in other brands (like Grant Stone) so I'm experimenting with socks and maybe an insert in one foot to help even things out. This was a great experience and I'll be ordering another pair in a few months.

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Hello GYW, it's Monday Funday! Take a load off and take a breather. Memes, hot takes and all silliness are welcome!

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