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[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Its a rainy day

 

[armedferret]

Crap carpet, brown cxl indys, carry-on bag......must be time for an adventure

 

[lurker33]

Horsebutts

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

A very wet morning Barker

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Does a 'Barker Appreciation Thread' exist on SF ?

 

[DorianGreen]

A very wet morning Barker

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I already expressed my appreciation for that pair, really nice. Also a very distinctive pattern. A pity they are no longer available.

Does a 'Barker Appreciation Thread' exist on SF ?

Don't know, but the most of their models are pretty unattractive. I would agree with the comment that "they are a hit or a miss".

 

[ha er]

here they are: the

Grassmere Country Boot - Black Olivvia Shrunken Grain​

 

[ha er]

some observations:
in tricker's last 4497s I have to size up half a size compared to c&j last 325 for length.

the grassmeres are in width 5 a good part wider than c&j conistons in E.

the olivvia shrunken grain is very soft, perhaps softer than one would expect for boots "that can cope with more rugged conditions".

ordered at the factory store for 392,- euro I was forced by the german customs to pay another 125,- euro import fees and duties.

this will be a singular adventure, not nice to by british post brexit.

 

[DorianGreen]

here they are: the

Grassmere Country Boot - Black Olivvia Shrunken Grain​

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Very nice. A pretty unique style, a Balmoral Derby boot.

 

[Fenners81]

some oberservations:
in tricker's last 4497s I have to size up half a size compared to c&j last 325 for length.

the grassmeres are in width 5 a good part wider than c&j conistons in E.

the olivvia shrunken grain is very soft, perhaps softer than one would expect for boots "that can cope with more rugged conditions".

ordered at the factory store for 392,- euro I was forced by the german customs to pay another 125,- euro import fees and duties.

this will be a singular adventure, not nice to by british post brexit.

I have Grassmere in ‘tan softee’- similar in feel to olivvia shrunken grain. I too have concerns regarding their robustness. Mine are 6 width and on an itshide commando. I’ve had them for 2 years and worn twice, so not a great buy.

 

[ha er]

I have Grassmere in ‘tan softee’- similar in feel to olivvia shrunken grain. I too have concerns regarding their robustness. Mine are 6 width and on an itshide commando. I’ve had them for 2 years and worn twice, so not a great buy.

they were thought as replacement for my army boots „kampfschuh modell 83“, which have been now in constant use since 1988, the year I have recept them as soldier.

the grassmere are obvious good boots, but I doubt they will serve me 36 years as the army boots did.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

here they are: the

Grassmere Country Boot - Black Olivvia Shrunken Grain​

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Great leather. Great Boot. Great Choice

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

some oberservations:
in tricker's last 4497s I have to size up half a size compared to c&j last 325 for length.

the grassmeres are in width 5 a good part wider than c&j conistons in E.

the olivvia shrunken grain is very soft, perhaps softer than one would expect for boots "that can cope with more rugged conditions".

ordered at the factory store for 392,- euro I was forced by the german customs to pay another 125,- euro import fees and duties.

this will be a singular adventure, not nice to by british post brexit.

That's 32% import duty they charged. Mental.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

I have Grassmere in ‘tan softee’- similar in feel to olivvia shrunken grain. I too have concerns regarding their robustness. Mine are 6 width and on an itshide commando. I’ve had them for 2 years and worn twice, so not a great buy.

So what exactly is your concern regarding their robustness? The fact its supple/soft doesn't mean its any less robust, does it.

 

[Fenners81]

So what exactly is your concern regarding their robustness? The fact its supple/soft doesn't mean its any less robust, does it.

I think it just feels very lightweight and thin, so I imagine it would be more susceptible to cuts/splits, which for a rugged country style boot isn’t ideal.