Calling all LLBean Katahdin Iron Works Boots owners

[scrwl]

Loved the cap toe model so much that I just bought another pair

 

[bronco302]

Need advise. I recently discovered that the seam from the inside has started to tear and I'm afraid it's going to continue with use.
I'm wondering if it's worth to have it re sawn or just get them re soled.
I'm bummed about it since I got them on September and they're supposed to take a beating.

 

[red81]

Need advise. I recently discovered that the seam from the inside has started to tear and I'm afraid it's going to continue with use.
I'm wondering if it's worth to have it re sawn or just get them re soled.
I'm bummed about it since I got them on September and they're supposed to take a beating.

just exchange them for a new pair, did you get them at ll bean?

 

[bronco302]



just exchange them for a new pair, did you get them at ll bean?

yes, I wonder if they will take them back if they have been treated..
I used mink oil and the water proof wax

 

[mixProtocol]

I'm pretty sure LLBean will take back anything that you're not satisfied with. Give them a call...

 

[bronco302]



I'm pretty sure LLBean will take back anything that you're not satisfied with. Give them a call...

Did called them and they're sending a new pair.
I like the way mine were aging

 

[scrwl]

The weather was fine so I took my older pair out.

 

[Legwagon]

Has anyone had the 100th Anniversary edition of these boots?
They were made in 2012.
I picked up a slightly used pair this past weekend for $8.00.
So far I am really liking them.
Here are a couple pictures before conditioning.

 

[Roguls]

^ I'm betting those are not Chippewa.

 

[Legwagon]

I'm pretty sure they are not Chippewa. I was just wondering if anyone had a pair of the 100th anniversary..

 

[hadeone]

I'm looking for a pair of these boots in size 10 D.

Anyone know of a way to get these cheaper than retail?

Thanks

 

[shade]



I'm looking for a pair of these boots in size 10 D.

Anyone know of a way to get these cheaper than retail?

Thanks

Try eBay.

 

[scrwl]

As I own two pairs and recently fell in love with Vibram wedge sole I sent my newer pair to a cobbler for a resole.
Today he sent me a pic and told me a bit of what he did.
White Vibram Morflex sole
5,5mm Leather midsole
Replacing the plastic welt part with leather
Replacing the "carpet like filler" with proper cork filler


photo credits to Suutari J Erving
Not so much a classic work boot look anymore, huh! I think they turned out great! Exactly as I wanted. The last two customisations turned the whole thing a bit pricey but I believe it will be well worth it.

 

[7_rocket]

How much? Those are interesting, sorta like the Red wing type look.

I wonder if I could change my sole to something more formal, how that would look.... Hmmm

 

[scrwl]

The resoling was 90 euros and I think that's quite usual price. The welt modification and the cork filler added more price but I guess they aren't mandatory.