Rider Boot Company

[LA Guy]

Any additional information on these:
http://www.styleforummarket.com/rider-boot-whiskey-calf-balmoral-boots-gmto-closes-june-8/

I have a combination of a weirdly small shoe size, wide feet and high insteps. Looking for more last information but couldn't seem to identify it. Looked around their website and didn't see the same shoe.

I'd be happy to make some measurements if you'd like. Unhappily, the samples are a size 9, which are too small for me, so I couldn't try them on and give comparisons, but I can make some measurements for you tomorrow. Just got back from hiking up in Glacier, so stay tuned tomorrow.

 

[RIDER]

Hi @kevenmee - any additional info you can share re: fitting issues? Lasts that do fit and sizes, as an example? I can try to help, but the general set-up for 3B last is it runs a bit large. Most trade down 1/2 size from standard (nevermind that there really is not a standard....) unless they are over size 11 - then stay the same.

Most of my lasts fit larger over the instep than you would typically find in a US style last (like A/E) and this is available for making in EE.

3B last is in the factory in:

5-16 D
7-12 EE

 

[kevenmee]

@Rider, pm'ed you so I don't clutter up this thread.

Thanks for all the help!

 

[reidrothchild]

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Anyone have experience with the "Walker" shoe? On the verge of ordering these as a nice bridge between CM and SWD aesthetic.

I have the Walker and like them quite a bit. After about a year of wear, the only issue I've had is a bit of heel separation on one shoe, which was a $3 fix at my local shoe repair shop. No big deal. My only advice would be to follow Rider's sizing advice and size down by 1/2. I ordered my normal size, and they definitely run large.

 

[troika]

Seriously considering the kudu chelsea...I love the gnarly leather and it's a great price, but I already have sand suede chelseas from epaulet. So many choices - I could get the kudu in regular boot form from Truman

 

[Benjaminba]

Anyone have fit pics of the walker derbies? Preferably in a SWD setting..

I'm considering if they could be right for me, but I'm a bit worried they would be too sleek for SWD use. Juding by the photos, the toe looks more pointy than Alden's Barrie last or Raf Simon's derby, or what? To fit with a pretty minimalist aesthetic, e.g. Lemaire, COS, Stephan Scheider.. I'd like a round toe and somewhat chunky appearance.

Raf Simons derby:



Edit: Perhaps it's more comparable to Meermin's Rui last?

 

[Callusing]

I've been considering them precisely as replacements for those Rafs. They're not quite as chunky-sleek, but they're damn close for a hell of a lot cheaper.

There was an old post over on reddit (goodyearwelt) that showed them off. Imgur album here.

Those are gonna be my first Rider purchase. It's a question of "when" not "if" by this point.

 

[Benjaminba]

Many thanks for the link @Callusing . That's exactly what I was looking for! They do seem a bit narrower overall, would've liked the front of the shoe to be a bit wider and with a slightly rounder toe. They still look pretty good worn. And as you say, the price is great.

 

[matty long legs]

Rider to open a retail store in Richmond, VA. I'm a local so I'll definitely be checking this out. They'll be just a block or two from the new Ledbury store.

@Teger, @ASNY2VA

http://richmondbizsense.com/2016/09/16/boot-shop-steps-into-downtown-retail-scene/

 

[AMProf]

This could get tough on my wallet.....all of this walking distance from my office.

 

[AMProf]

Just walked by the new Rider Boot store on Broad Street in Richmond (after picking up a couple of shirts being altered at Ledbury!). Got to meet the owner and learn about the store. Super nice and a great looking place. Go check it out. Some pictures.........

 

[emptym]

Congrats, Ron!

 

[Sartorium]

I'll chime in here too - I bought a pair from the bailout of the Paul boots in dark brown and, having had them a couple of months, feel like I got a steal. I see they've recently been marked down a bit more to $259 which is a crazy, crazy price. It's like Sutor styling near/at Carmina quality for 1/2 to 1/3 the price, ridiculous. If the Italian style works for you, get in on it. (I think there's a pair or two in B&S too, check there).

And, those being my first foray into Ron's work, I was suitably impressed enough to search around and came across a Hobo boot in roughout he did for Leffot a couple of years back. I really liked it and just coincidentally someone was offering a pair in my size on B&S. Never having had roughout anything before, I pinged Ron a couple of questions about the material, care, and sizing and he promptly answered everything. Mind you, he's answering my questions about shoes that someone else is selling on B&S; nothing in it for him but he was a helpful as if he was selling them himself.

A total class act, I really am looking forward to giving him more business. Seriously, I prefer to spend my money with people and organizations that I like and he's made that short list.

Now I just gotta save up some scratch for these: F. SASSETTI X RBC ‘GILBERT’ ANTIQUE COGNAC CALF

I realize this was a while ago, but could you share what you learned about the care of roughout? I picked up a pair of the Reverso boots from Massdrop and have been googling around, looking for care tips with little success.

 

[razl]



I realize this was a while ago, but could you share what you learned about the care of roughout? I picked up a pair of the Reverso boots from Massdrop and have been googling around, looking for care tips with little success.

No prob, I'll quote exactly what Ron kindly PM'd me:

Roughout is simple......for the most part, nothing!

Really, simple brushing is 90% of the care, and that's just to clean them up. The idea is to take a beating and not really be effected, since they are beat up in advance anyway. If I were to recommend anything, it would be a spray like Nano Protector every now and again.

Other than that, but them thru the ringer!

No joke, I've pummeled mine and they still look like they did when they landed - and I've never used the Nano, just an occasional brushing.

And, darn it, you reminded me how upset I was that I missed out on those GIlberts!

 

[Sartorium]

Thanks for digging that up, I foolishly put Renovateur on them right away, hopefully it doesn't permanently ruin the texture :/