Club Obi Wan

Hey all. I haven't been around in a loooong while. (Another story). So I don't know if this has been posted before.

Check out the final sale at JCrew! $29.95!!!

http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jh ... d=cat60262

Some like the lugs, ... some don't. I have the other JCrew boots, but some lugs would really help in the Fall / Winter.


Skip

Thanx! I have the Decker, but might pick up a pair of these for winter. Much obliged!

I checked and they only have limited sizes. All smaller than my feet. Anyone that fit into these remaining sizes, this is an excellent buy. In other words, if you have small feet and one of these sizes fit you and you are considering it, I wouldn't dilly or dally.

What's a lug?

Personally, I would recommend these for those who don't want to distress them. If you don't mind a little elbow grease, definately get the Deckers, they look a little more screen accurate after distressing. (I think there's a photo comparison and tutorial somewhere in here). I also don't care for the waffle-stomp sole...but 30 bucks is right down my alley!

Speaking of soles--the waffle stompers would probably be Indy's preference if they were around then, since you might as well wear roller skates instead of Aldens when you are on any kind of slick surface! 8-[

Texas Jones, a lug is the pattern on the sole of these shoes. It is what you referred to as a "waffle stomper".

Now, a lughead is a totally different matter. When you look that one up in the dictionary, you just see a picture of Bink.

Well, I took the plunge. I have my Deckers for Summer/Fall, and Rugged for Winter/Spring.

I'll post pics when they get here.

Bufflehead Jones wrote:

Now, a lughead is a totally different matter. When you look that one up in the dictionary, you just see a picture of Bink.

Now, now Ducky, it's not right to make fun of people when they are away on vacation and can't defend themselves. I will respond in Bink's place...

While it may be true that you can find "bink" under lughead, at least it's nice and direct, rather than having to follow a backtrail of :

Bufflehead - The lesser, and obviously more evil of a set of twins. See Scatterbrained and Melonhead

Scatterbrained - Of or pertaining to Bufflehead(s)

Melonheaded - Of or pertaining to the size of a Bufflehead's head.

I have been bashing poor Bink all over the forum and he is not even here to defend himself. I can't wait until he returns and posts his retort. And who asked Dr. Evil for his measley two cents?

A great price - which certainly offsets them not being Aldens. Too bad they're all in little sizes! (Well, for me, that is )

Gater, what are these Decker boots, and do they have a website? :junior: -IJ

J. Crew Decker, no longer sold.
Adam

IJ, Deckers were offered through JCrew as another Aldens substitute, and a while ago, were also discounted for clearance, from over $100 to $40. A few of us managed to snap them up. I REALLY like mine, and am content with their similarities to the Alden 405's.

A search thru the posts will find you many pics, but here is a link to mine

http://public.fotki.com/gater/indiana_g ... 10001.html

As Moloram mentioned, tho, since they were a clearance item, they are no longer available. Too bad, cuz I probably should have got more than one pair. Hopefully the Rugged's will cut down on the amount of wear to the Deckers as I can wear them out to the bush instead.

I got those too Indiana Gater. They're great boots! I figured for $29.95, if they have your size on the "Rugged" ones, it would be a steal. The lug sole aside. Although, the decker soles are a bit spongy.


Skip

How do the sizes run in these?

Also does anyone know what the M means in their sizing?

I wear 10 to 10 1/2 and am excited about these shows.

My work boots are 10EE, but I did that because of the steel toes (They rub less this way IMHO)

I've had my JCrew Rugged boots for over a year now, and they are great. They do have almost a purple or lavender tint to them (mine did at least) which was easily remedied with Pecards boot oil and Pecards leather dressing. They've broken in nicely and are very comfortable.

You can run a search on my posts and somewhere I posted some pics of my Rugged boots.

Luke

Mason, if the Rugged are like the Deckers (and I hope they are) they run a bit small. I am normally a 10 - 10 1/2, and ordered the 10H (10.5) and they fit perfectly with no space for movement in the toes or ankles. Fortunately, the Rugged are offered in 10H (although only in the Cognac colour ) and 'should' hopefully have the same fit. If you are a 10 - 10 1/2, I sugest the 10H

Thanks Skip: Tonight.. I ordered me up a pair of 9.5 Cognac's . It still scares the hoogabooga's out of me to buy online but the deal..even when converted to Canuckistan Buckaroo's come's out pretty nice.
My only question is....Can IndyGator still pull some strings with the Canadian Customs to get our parcels through? .

Warm Regards
Kilgour Trout

Gator: I couldn't help notice the after your mention of the boot order. I don't think the Cognac will be much of a problem. By the looks of things, its likely that with the right shoe polish, the boot could easily be reddened or darkened. I personally didn't like the dark brown as much as the cognac. I think the cognac boot looks like It's been running around in the sand, chasing Arks and getting dragged under trucks. It's soooo hard to tell what the colour really is until its out of the box. I usually expect things to be darker than "as presented"...so, who knows the cognac could be perfect eh?

Warm Regards
Kilgour Trout

Here's a picture of my JCrew Rugged boots. They are the dark brown color. This picture is pre-shoe oil and Pecards, so they are a darker and better hue of brown now.
http://skywlkrinc.warp1.net/boots/P9090001.JPG
http://skywlkrinc.warp1.net/boots/P9090002.JPG
http://skywlkrinc.warp1.net/boots/P9090003.JPG

(The pics are a little bit big, but that's what you get with Hi-Rez)

Luke

Can IndyGator still pull some strings with the Canadian Customs to get our parcels through?

well, the only real strings I pulled were the purse strings...and paid for UPS. I expect the boots here within a few weeks. I doubt CCRA will hold them for too long...just long enuff to pose for some pics

I don't think the Cognac will be much of a problem. By the looks of things, its likely that with the right shoe polish, the boot could easily be reddened or darkened

I only make a face 'cuz the Cognac was the only available colour in my size. I don't mind the colour of the Deckers, so I'm sure these will be fine, too. I am anxious to be able to alternate so not to put too much wear on the Deckers, especially in the more inclimate weather of Ottawa. I'll appreciate having the lug sole in a few months, when it's time to go to the bush.

I'm sure, much like the Deckers, that in a year or so, I'll regret not having enuff money for more than one pair.

If you can find a size to fit, BUY THEM!!! You won't be dissappointed.
After a month or so of wearing them they'll be a favorite pair to wear.
A little Pecards and some dusty trails have made mine look great.
I hope they bring these back in the fall so we can all buy up the left
overs next spring.

Regards,
Indy

Hey Bill: If its not too much trouble...what colour did you go with, the brown or cognac?

Just Curious
Kilgour Trout

Well, the JCrew Rugged boots arrived today.

I like them, but I will say that the Deckers are a lot closer to the Aldens.

http://public.fotki.com/gater/indiana_gater/b1.html

The leather is a different quality, and has more of a 'construction' boot texture. Here are a few more pics.

http://public.fotki.com/gater/indiana_gater/b2.html

http://public.fotki.com/gater/indiana_gater/b3.html

http://public.fotki.com/gater/indiana_gater/b4.html

Tomorrow will be a full day of wear, so I will post a first-day review...stay tuned!

(didn't mean to hijack the thread)

Wow!!! I can see them now . You're right Gator...the Deckers are a bit more classy. Mind you...the rugged's seem almost "Pre-distressed". Having seen your boots while in Ottawa, it is a great comparison. I also makes me want a pair of the Deckers . So...if any of you have 9.5 Deckers and have recently lost your mind please drop me a line eh! Need boots...must have boots .

Twitching at the thought of Alden's and Deckers
Kilgour Trout

Duuuuuuuuude...

You should be more vigilant. there was (I SAID WAS..DON'T MAKE ME EAT MY OWN EBAY WARNINGS!!) an auction for 9.5 Aldens posted for $15.00...that's not a typo. Fifteen Dollars. that was only a few weeks ago. Dunno what they closed at, but there ya go.

As for the boots, I LOVE my Deckers. The Ruggeds seem ok so far. They don't pinch, but I find that the edge of the ankle top tends to rub a bit, and I think it could chaffe if I'm not careful.

I ordered the boots Friday, and they got here yesterday. The online tracker was helpful.

The heel cup on my Ruggeds seem to be too short for my heels. After wearing mine the tops of my heels are a little sore, especially before I got them broken in. Now its just a minor discomfort.

Luke

Well, at the end of day 1, I do not have any of the blistering on my heels that I did (and still do) with the Deckers. The bottom of the heel is a bit sore, but the boot probably just needs a cushioned insole.

All in all, not too shabby! Close enuffs with a lug sole, and durable leather with a moc toe. I am very pleased after the first day.

Let me suggest Dr. Scholl's gel inserts. Once I put those insoles in my Rugged boots the bottom of my heels quit being sore. Then after breaking them in better, the top of my heels quit being sore as well. Now they're my favorite pair of shoes. Too bad they look funny with shorts.

Luke