Decided to give my Horsehide Thorogoods a little polish…
They're about three years old and a somewhat mixed package, with some horrible loose grain showing, but also some nice patina slowly developing…
Still my favorite go-to boots mainly due to the excellent fit - it feels like the last was custom made for my feet.
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Really nice boots! They look well aged and cared for. Are these Farmer-Ranchers or Bounty Hunters (i.e. SJ or SD last)?
Once I have them on my feet the fit is excellent. I wore the boots all day yesterday and also walked a good distance in them. Taking them off after a long hot day was another story 
Turns out they're almost impossible to pull on even WITH a shoehorn…
Temporarily lining the instep region with some thin plastic foil (a trashcan liner, actually) did the trick by reducing the friction between the rough leather and my socks. After my feet had slipped inside, I removed the plastic...
^good to see the Armageddon Boot saga continue
Walked into a Timberland outlet (gasp!) the other day and found these – at about one third of the original price:
Made in USA, Horween Leather, though nothing more specific…
I could make some fit pics as soon as I receive the shoehorn I ordered on Amazon. These are impossible to pull on without a shoehorn;-)
Finally got around to ordering my first pair of White's. Bounty Hunters, black cxl, pretty standard. Loving the look and fit so far. Still getting used to the high arches.
Urbanwoodsman, this is your fault / thanks for the recommendation.
Interesting. What size are these?
The Farmer-Rancher has low-profile soles to avoid carrying too much mud, manure and other stuff into the house. Which makes sense when you look at a Smokejumper after a little tour on slightly wet footpaths…
Extra points for identifying the record cover in the background
Smokejumper last, soft toe, Vibram 700. The only difference to an SJ being the sole…
I used the White's HDLP that came with the boots, but only 2-3 times, just a thin coat and lots of brushing afterwards. Last time was just a few days ago, after I had to wash them as they were completely covered in greenish-brown mud;-)
Just a few pics of my brown smooth Farmer-Ranchers as the leather starts to break in. About one year old now, worn once or twice a week on average.
