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Topic: Role Club by Brian The Bootmaker
Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Subject: Role Club by Brian The Bootmaker
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2014 at 7:35am
Hello Everyone. I am Brian the Bootmaker. I am based in Los Angeles, California. I am the owner and operator of Role Club. I will be posting my resole work as well as my release dates for Role Club boots. I take pride in my work and I make quality my #1 priority.




Redwing Engineer Boots Resoled by Role Club

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Posted By: devilish
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2014 at 7:48am
Thanks for starting your own thread and for coming to Denimbro. Your work looks pretty darn good and in the pictures you've posted so far it has definitely transformed some otherwise ordinary looking boots into something else altogether.
Is there anyway you could give us a ballpark price range for what this type of thing costs? It would be much appreciated.


Posted By: SLAB2
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2014 at 7:50am
indeed, I would like to know the prices for repair works as well. I'm a big fan of your works and would even consider sending them over from Europe to have them done by you


Posted By: rustbucket
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2014 at 11:02am
Originally posted by SLAB2 SLAB2 wrote:


indeed, I would like to know the prices for repair works as well. I'm a big fan of your works and would even consider sending them over from Europe to have them done by you


Ditto!

Really love the sole job you did on the RW.


Posted By: Double 0 Soul
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2014 at 11:13am
Nice work Brian, Without blowing any trade secrets...Can we see some of your work in progress, pictures of dismantled boots and to satisfy my inner tool geek can you post some pictures of the hand tools or machinery that you use with a bit of background on how you got to where you are now.


Posted By: xallanx
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2014 at 11:24am
So glad that you have decided to share your talent with DB.  I imagine that many of us will be coming to you in the future for boot work.  Thanks!


Posted By: Sardine
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2014 at 12:35pm
Yes! Looking forward to seeing more great re-sole jobs. I will definitely be sending you my RW Beckmans when it's time. 


Posted By: davito
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2014 at 12:54pm
Brian is a true artist. You'll gonna love his work and Brian is a great gentleman to work with. My beckman when they arrived back from LA to Switzerland.

Catspaw resole
Glass finish
Brass eyelets and speedhooks





Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2014 at 2:35pm
Chippewa 97863 Resole By Role Club. I removed the celastic to make them a soft toe and replaced old hardware with brass roller buckles.
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Posted By: SLAB2
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2014 at 2:39pm
those look amazing; great work Brian


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2014 at 2:46pm
Originally posted by SLAB2 SLAB2 wrote:


those look amazing; great work Brian


Thank you. If you are still interested in a resole, you can contact me thru email.
RoleClub@yahoo.com

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Posted By: SethATW
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2014 at 2:59pm
I enjoy following you on instagram and stoked to see a thread here too. Looking forward to more in depth process/machinery. As someone starting to work on a few machines of my own, it's inspiring to see your work.


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2014 at 12:51pm
Viberg Resoled By Role Club. I converted them to a hand welted construction.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 2:22pm
Chippewa Engineer Boots converted to 40's style by Role Club. These had a steel toe and I relasted the upper and converted them to a flat toe.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2014 at 10:29am
Wesco Engineer Boots Resole. I converted these to a handwelted construction.

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Posted By: johnb
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2014 at 12:37pm
Thank you Brian for the amazing work on my Boss Boots





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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 7:55pm
^ It was a pleasure John.

Chippewa Engineer Boots Resoled By Role Club


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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2014 at 7:40am
Every pair of boots I construct and resole is handwelted to increase the maximum durability.

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Posted By: Double 0 Soul
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2014 at 7:46am
This lifts my latch, a craftsman at work. Very nice Brian.


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2014 at 12:16pm
^Thanks


Thank you for those patiently waiting for Role Club Engineer Boot's release. I will announce the official release date very soon. I will only be able to construct about 10 pairs every 2 months because each pair will be handmade by me.

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Posted By: attackwithstones
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2014 at 6:17pm
What last are you using? Flat "40's" toe?
What height shaft?
What leather?

You have my interest peaked.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2014 at 6:47pm
Originally posted by attackwithstones attackwithstones wrote:

What last are you using? Flat "40's" toe?
What height shaft?
What leather?

You have my interest peaked.


Flat Toe Last
10"
Black Chromexcel Horsehide
Dark Olive Chromexcel Steer Hide

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Posted By: SLAB2
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2014 at 2:06am
is the black cxl horsehide dyed through or coated? what I mean is, will the black fade to brown after wear?
specs sounding good


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2014 at 8:45pm
Originally posted by SLAB2 SLAB2 wrote:


is the black cxl horsehide dyed through or coated? what I mean is, will the black fade to brown after wear?
specs sounding good


Horsehide has brown flesh.

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Posted By: smoothsailor
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 12:20am
I line up for sure!
Your work is the bomb!


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2014 at 11:50am
Originally posted by smoothsailor smoothsailor wrote:

I line up for sure!
Your work is the bomb!


Thank you!

Alden Resole with Dr. Sole Raw Cord Sole

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2014 at 5:30pm
Vintage Chippewa Engineer Boots Resoled by Role Club

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2014 at 6:02pm
Resoled a pair of 60's Redwings for a customer. These boots meant a lot to him and he wanted me to save the green plugs from his old soles.


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Posted By: rustbucket
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2014 at 1:20am
It's great to see these pics Brian, such nice work, really love the shape of the brown Chippewa engineers posted above.


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2014 at 7:33pm
Viberg Boots Resoled. I converted them to a durable hand-welted construction.


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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2014 at 8:28pm
Chippewa Engineer Boots Make Over Complete. I added longer straps, 40's style resole with a woodsman heel, and lasted on a flat toe last.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2014 at 7:06am
Chippewa Engineer boots Resoled with Biltrite halfsole and Catspaw heels. Owner wanted a woodsman heel and lasted on a flat toe last.
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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 11:12am
Finished sewing a new shaft on these Chips.
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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2014 at 7:15am
Alden resole with a Curved Heel

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2014 at 9:44pm
Viberg Boots Resoled With Original Catspaw and converted to a welt construction.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2014 at 10:18am
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Thank you to everyone around the world who has given me the privilege to work on their boots. I started repairing/constructing boots because I grew a deep passion for the craftsmanship. I tend to have a hard time departing from each pair of boots I work on. I don't make boots for money making. I do it because it's my life. All of you are a part of Role Club history. I sincerely thank you.

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Posted By: SLAB2
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2014 at 11:47am
last pair of Vibergs looks amazing


Posted By: attackwithstones
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2014 at 12:14pm
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Brian's theme song

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2014 at 12:44pm
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Chippewa Shorties converted to a standard 10" pair of engineer boots. By Role Club

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2014 at 10:07am
Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots Resole. Hand-sewn storm welt, Biltrite half-sole, Cat's Paw heel, and stacked curve heel.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 8:50am
Vintage Moccasin Redwing Boots Resole

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Posted By: Double 0 Soul
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 9:36am
Hey Brian, Hows progress of the Role Club Engineer going? Do you have a rough idea when the first one will roll off the bench? I would like to see the HH, hardwear, soles ect. You know... some kind of boot aperitif, but i will understand if you don't want to divulge before the great unveiling.


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 10:20am
At the moment I am in the process of creating my very own Role Club Halfsoles and heels.
They will come in solid Brass roller buckles I bought from Japan. My first release will be on a flat toe last. The leather options are Horween Brown or black horsehide, and Dark Olive Steerhide. Handmade by me from start to finish. Each pair will be made to order with the customer's size specifications. Thank you for those patiently waiting.

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Posted By: Double 0 Soul
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 10:32am
Damn those roller buckles look like a work of art. Do you have an estimate of what the cost of the Black HH will be? just to the nearest $100 will be satisfactory.


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2014 at 7:28am
Lone Wolf Boots Resole w/ a storm welt. I also replaced hardware with brass eyelets and speed hooks

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Posted By: Mr Black
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2014 at 7:37am
You do some fantastic work. Would love to see some of the 'before' pics as a comparison.


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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2014 at 7:40am
Originally posted by Mr Black Mr Black wrote:

You do some fantastic work. Would love to see some of the 'before' pics as a comparison.


Thank you. Most of the before pictures are on my instagram: BrianTheBootmaker

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Posted By: attackwithstones
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2014 at 10:13am
Would we be able to choose a custom height? I'd love a 9" boot shaft on a pair


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Posted By: topgearskin
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2014 at 2:29pm
Those lone wolf boots have improved dramatically with that resole, and they were already pretty special. Great work Brian


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2014 at 4:08pm
Originally posted by attackwithstones attackwithstones wrote:

Would we be able to choose a custom height? I'd love a 9" boot shaft on a pair


Yes I can shorten the shaft to 9". Thank you for the interest.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 04 May 2014 at 9:44am
Buzz Rickson Service Boots Resoled w/ Dr. Sole Raw Cord halfsole with a curved heel.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 06 May 2014 at 9:57pm
Cowboy boots resoled w/ a 2" riding heel, Biltrite heels, and lemonwood pegs.

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Posted By: badseed
Date Posted: 09 May 2014 at 5:02am
I am really digging all the great stuff posted,I'm very keen to get some WW2 Cavalry boots rebuilt.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 11 May 2014 at 5:40pm
Redwing Engineer Boots Resole w/ Dr. Sole Raw Cord. I also relasted the upper on the 0-200 flat toe last.

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Posted By: hollows
Date Posted: 11 May 2014 at 5:55pm
I'm surprised that someone had that work done and didn't ask for better buckles.  It hurts to see those on such an otherwise nice boot.


Posted By: attackwithstones
Date Posted: 11 May 2014 at 7:12pm
I mentioned the same thing on Instagram

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 20 May 2014 at 11:39pm
Wesco Boots Resole. Double Midsole, 2" Heel, Celastic Removal, Converted to Handwelted Construction.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 26 May 2014 at 8:09am
Vintage Wolverine Triple Tanned Shell Horsehide Boots Resoled with Orignal Catspaw.

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Posted By: topgearskin
Date Posted: 26 May 2014 at 10:16am
It's a long shot, but is there anyone in the uk doing work like this? Finding a good cobbler (ie someone who does more than glue on soles and cut keys) is like finding a unicorn.


Posted By: Double 0 Soul
Date Posted: 26 May 2014 at 10:33am
http://www.shoehealer.co.uk/" rel="nofollow - Shoe Healer is a good cobbler but the services he offers are still somewhat limited.



Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 26 May 2014 at 10:36am
Many of these resoles I have done have came front the UK. I will be happy to resole your boots if you ar interested.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 27 May 2014 at 11:40am
I converted these Chippewa Engineer Boots to a 40's Style.
This pair is a bit different from the other 40's conversion I have done in the past. The owner gave me the privilege to add my own twist with this project. I added two thin leather soles like the original Chips. I also stacked the the heel with more leather and put a thin Catspaw rubber heel. To finish it off, the owner sent me these sweet roller buckles very identical to the originals.

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Posted By: robroy
Date Posted: 27 May 2014 at 11:44am
Sheesh Louise. Beautiful work Brian.


Posted By: SLAB2
Date Posted: 27 May 2014 at 1:34pm
outstanding work!


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 28 May 2014 at 12:26pm
Thank you ALL!



The Real McCoy's by Chippewa Engineer Boots resoled with Dr. Sole Raw Cord.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 29 May 2014 at 9:48am
Here is a picture of the process I go through with every resole I do. I handwelt every pair of shoes/boots for more durability. For instance I converted the stitcher construction on these Vibergs to a handwelt construction.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 29 May 2014 at 3:39pm
Viberg Oxford Resole with Dr. Sole Raw Cord. Converted to handwelted construction.

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Posted By: CSL
Date Posted: 29 May 2014 at 3:59pm
Great!!^^^^^


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 30 May 2014 at 1:39pm
RRL horsehide engineer boots resole by Role Club

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 31 May 2014 at 1:50pm
Chippewa Engineer boots resole and removed the steel toe and lasted on the 0-200 shoelast. By Role Club

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Posted By: johnb
Date Posted: 31 May 2014 at 2:09pm
Wow

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2014 at 12:06pm
Redwing Boots Resole and installed brass eyelets.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2014 at 12:07pm
I would like to give you guys an inside view of my work. Here I have a Wesco upper that I am relasting on the 0-200 flat toe last.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2014 at 11:30am
Redwing Peco Boots Resole. Installed Brass Talon Zipper, Cut down to 7", and tightened shaft

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2014 at 9:25am
Wesco Engineer Boots resole. Lasted on the 0-200 flat toe last and handwelted construction.

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Posted By: SLAB2
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2014 at 12:29pm
I suppose you will be using that same last for your own engineers? very nice last


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2014 at 6:08pm
I actually have made a flat toe last specially for the Role Club engineer boots.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2014 at 4:00pm
Carolina Engineer Boots Resole

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2014 at 12:01pm
Wesco Engineer Boots Resole and converted to a handwelted construction w/ a woodsman heel. Replaced old hardware and tightened shaft.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2014 at 11:01am
The color palette to the Role Club Engineer Boots. Black Horsehide, Brown Horsehide, Dark Olive Steerhide.

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Posted By: Lordofward8
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2014 at 8:33am
Hey Brain,


Good looking work. Is there a price guide for "basic" work that you can provide?


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2014 at 8:37am
What do you have in mind? If you can email me some pictures, that would be great!

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2014 at 8:59am
Resole w/ Biltrite Halfsoles and Catspaw heels.

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Posted By: rotten03
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2014 at 3:18pm
Who made those wing tips?


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2014 at 8:44pm
Japanese Horsehide & Nubuck shoes resole with Catspaw.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2014 at 4:10pm
Viberg boots resoled with Dr. Sole Raw Cord. Converted to handwelted construction.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2014 at 2:26pm
Unknown brand engineer boots resole. I removed the steel toe and replace the cardboard footbed for a leather footbed.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 2:43pm
Unknown brand of engineer boots resoled with Biltrite and Catspaw heels.

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Posted By: dvdandrea
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 3:42pm
My first post to echo the rest of this thread: Brian is incredibly easy to deal with, has reasonable rates,  and does (obviously) fantastic work.

Since I'm here, a little bit on these boots ^: I purchased them via ebay about 7 years ago. They were unworn but came from an "old gentleman's custom boot collection" according to the seller in Elko, Nevada.

The only sign of "brand" is a small stamp on the leather which reads "Northwest". Is anybody aware of a boot maker or boot line by that name?

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Posted By: rayw44
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 6:23am
Do you have pics of the stamp DVD? Pics of the original sole setup and the inside would be helpful too to date them a bit better.
 
They look a bit like Knapp's from the instep stap shape, but the counter shape and other features disagree with the normal Knapp features.
 
You might want to do some digging on the brand name on the stamp. There were lots of smaller makers that were producing these through the better part of the 20th century. Many of them closed and/or were merged into other brands.


Posted By: dvdandrea
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 11:51am

Ray, here's the stamp. Pretty nondescript!
Unfortunately I didn't have the foresight to take photos of the original soles way back when.
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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 6:38am
Thoroughgood boots resole with original Catspaw.

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Posted By: topgearskin
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 11:48am
Man oh man.

I own a pair of those boots and they're really due a resole. I wish you were in the uk as that is just what I would like.


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2014 at 11:50am
Wolverine 721 LTD Cordovan Boots resoled with a slight curved heel. By Role Club

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2014 at 10:49am
The Real McCoy's by Chippewa Engineer Boots. Resoled w/ Catspaw

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2014 at 9:31pm
Sears engineer boots. Resole, Relasted on the 0-200 flat toe last, and fixed the heel slippage.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2014 at 8:55pm
William Lennon Boots resoled with Dr. Sole Raw Cord. I also converted them to a handwelted construction.

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Posted By: topgearskin
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2014 at 11:44pm
Wow they look great, and will be a lot more comfortable with that sole!


Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2014 at 12:18pm
Redwing Engineer boots resoled with O'Sullivan full sole. Relasted on the 0-200 flat toe last.

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Posted By: BrianTheBootmaker
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2014 at 2:50pm
Road Champs resole w/ Biltrite Halfsoles & Catspaw heels. I also fixed the heel slippage.

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