Well... in the least, I think these Sutro's have inspired me to look into doing a run of boots ourselves. 8) That would be fantastic! Features I look for in an Indy boot, roughly in order of importance: - moc toe stitching. Light stitching on darker leather. - leather (ish) sole. (Not white rubber ...

Such a fantastic idea. I had been eyeing my vintage surplus bag and considering how I might make a new one with a more functional interior. Then you go and do it for me. I still might make one from leather though, or waxed canvas.

I upgraded the rest of my gear since the previous pictures were posted, so here's something more recent. Hat: Akubra Fed IV Jacket: US Wings Goatskin Boots: Alden Shirt and pants: close-enoughs from the thrift store, pants custom hemmed by me. Bag: vintage surplus https://i.imgur.com/MIaaZlx.jpg htt...

And, it kind of goes without saying, if you don't want to pay an arm and a leg, ebay is your next best bet. I've been frequenting thrift stores for the past 6 months, and I've never seen anything that could pass for the boots, jacket, or hat. Lots of "good enoughs" for shirts and pants, th...

From the Tidewater Comicon this past weekend.

how is the sizing compared to the Aldens? Would I order the same size as I wear in the 405s? I normally wear a US size 9 shoe, and that is what I wear for the Sutro boots. I just tried on the Aldens and confirmed that they run large (as I had heard). So, my normally size 9 feet fit into Alden TruBa...

The Aldens arrived today, so I shot come comparison photos. I was a bit perturbed that the Aldens have such a red color cast. The Aldens are also heavier, presumably because of the steel shank. I still haven't put them on my feet yet. Might wear them to work tomorrow. Pictures: https://photos.app.go...

I'm tempted to pick up a pair of these in honey instead of the mahogany: Has anyone seen this color in person? Yes. The pair I bought was the honey color. Here is what they looked like when new. https://photos.google.com/u/2/share/AF1QipNBStWCvFGXLavmZJ87_Ctr_EVqkd2LLtnHHh4pgmhF_uCfJ3Hf32hPYewCUeFM...

I'm actually interested in sticking with leather, though I'll check out the cotton jacket.

I got my US Wings goatskin jacket in the fall and wore it all winter. I found it easily could handle temps into the 30's, and even lower with a sweater or fleece underneath. Now that spring has sprung, on days when the temps are in the 60's and above I find myself wishing for something lighter. Is t...

I taught myself how to do a military hem, to adapt thrift store pants, but making pants from scratch is impressive. Well done.

Ordered mine Wednesday during the black Friday sale. Received on Saturday. Shot some photos on Sunday.

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Canyon wrote:I take it these are the same ones?

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Same model I got, in a different color. Leather Honey darkened them up a bit.

I had in mind to upgrade my personal style a bit, and stumbled on this site while doing research on boots. I've worn a fedora as a bad weather hat since the 1980's, killing two, and currently on my third. Since I've always liked the look, I decided to go with some authentic looking Indy boots. I fir...