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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: dazzler on July 11, 2013, 08:17:24 PM
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Hey
Went new boot shopping today. We don't have a lot of choice down here and tried a few different brands. He RM's were really comfortable but at $420 not cheap.
Tried some Thomas cooks and I think slatters and they were no where near as comfortable. These will be everyday work/ dress boots so will get a work out.
Are R.M's as good as they feel or are there others out there as good and how long should they last?
Cheers.
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I have 2 pairs and wear them pretty much every day. I have one pair with the original sole and a newer pair with the 'comfort' sole. I much prefer the comfort sole. I reckon they're worth it. I have had mine for about 3 & 4 years and polish them every month or 2 and they're holding up great. My only issue is the leather on the toe is soft and they do scratch easily.
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I use RM as my daily work boots (office) and the are pretty comfortable.
I buy mine from one of their outlet stores for about $250 for a slight blemish that you can't really see.
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Been told that the Army is about to be issued with RMW boots id say in a different style to the traditional.
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I have a black pair and a brown pair.
All my other shoes went in the bin.
It is a one of purchase that will last a long time if looked after.
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I run 2 pairs of RM's, one pair for work and one pair for a bit dressier occasions.
Awesome boots that will last for years.
The comfort sole is definitely the way to go.
As always you get what you pay for.
:cheers: Glenn
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Hi,
I wore a pair of their dress boots for years, riding both push bike and motor bike to work, so they got a work out with the rain and weather.
When the sole was very worn and the leather looking pretty chatty, I had them sent off for repair by the dealer.
Now I'm not sure they sent me back a new pair of boots, but their repair was more a complete refurbishment. Even new elastic sides had been fitted.
The looked, felt, and smelled like new.
I bought a second pair while the first went off for repair, and the two pairs lasted me more than 25 years, and one pair is still in excellent condition.
Yep, not cheap, but very good value for $.
cheers
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RMs are a great boot , well made, quality materials etc etc. Yes they are pricey but they will last. I have had a few pairs over the years and always loved them.
Last time I bought boots though, I purchased Thomas cook Doggers - at $220 they were significantly cheaper than RMs. I have worn the EVERYWHERE ..... from out to dinner at flash restaurants , to chasing cattle through paddocks, and they have worn extremely well. In fact they have so far lasted me 10 years, and are still going strong.
Cheers Chippy :D
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Another brand that is as good as RMW is Red Wing Boots.
They come in a lot more different styles than the RM's.
Not cheap but worth the $$
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I love my RM's have always had them for my horse riding boots as they have the flat sole and have a black and brown pair for good boots, I usually look for them when places have them on special sometimes horseland and places like that would run specials on them. My black pair I picked up when Ray's were clearing stock $100 couldn't go passed them for that price.
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RM in Toowoomba just had a factory seconds special.
$250 a pair or $400 for 2 pair.
There was nothing wrong with the grade.
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I have two pair of RM's and an old pair of Redwings.
My oldest pair were the "Gardener" with thick leather and sole. Still going very very strong.
The other are the standard brown ones. The elastic has gone but they still look very good.
I bought both pairs in 1991.
I haven't worn the Redwings in ages but are still in great condition and sit in my cupboard and get a polish every 3 or 4 months.
If you can get the dress boots for $250ish I would say that would be excellent buying. Comparable to buying a good pair of Lloyds at a similar price.
Cheers Nomad.
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I too have a black and brown pair. Both well worth the money. Worn as both dress and going out shoes. On my feet for over 12hrs a day at work and they are by far the best work shoe I have had.
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I was thinking i getting a pair of the signature ones... $600
Swannie
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I wear redback work boots, usually $95 for the steel caps, elastic sides..
Very very comfy, i wear them every day and this pair is about 5 years old, maybe 6..
Tapa talk is annoying.
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Get-them from rodwells..
Always get work boots from good farm supply shops..
Tapa talk is annoying.
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+1 to everything here.
I have a pair of RMs that are worn every day. Easily the best shoes I've ever had. My feet are an odd size, I can get the RMs custom made to my exact size. They're fantastic. I have the leather sole which is great for a dress boot (and much cooler, important here), but its probably not as hard-wearing as the other options.
As soon as I can afford a second pair, I'm going to pick some up.
Try AussieBushHats for cheaper pricing - they're a local Cairns mob:
http://www.aussiebushhats.com.au/catalog/index.php?cPath=41_106 (http://www.aussiebushhats.com.au/catalog/index.php?cPath=41_106)
Cheers,
Matto :)
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I am gunna get some!
Thanks all.
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Agree the RM's are the best boot going. Just a couple of tips. The leather sole ones are slippery on some surfaces and the leather wears out quicker than the rubber sole ones do.
Don't use Kiwi polish on them (or any other alcohol based polish). Use the proper RMW leather treatment when they are brand new, then use the RM polish when they need polishing.
If they ever need repairs, get the RM factory to do it. I had my first pair of RM's wrecked when a local bootmaker accidently put the needle through the leather upper when replacing the leather sole. That hole was right where the boot flexes just behind your toes and that started a tear in the leather.
That's why the new pair (which are now 10 years old and have walked on every continent) have a rubber sole, and if they ever need fixing, they will be going to the RM factory.
Cheers
JGM
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for that sort of coin is a lot of pairs of double pluggers - my last pair of double pluggers lasted well over 6 years at $4.20 mite stick with them
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Double pluggers, we call em tandem drives!
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I would hope someone would club me to death for payin $400 for a pair of boots/shoes...
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I would hope someone would club me to death for payin $400 for a pair of boots/shoes...
I will do it. Just make sure when you buy them they are size 9 so they fit me :cup:
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I bought a pair of RM's about 12 years ago which unfortunately died from neglect - the surface finish started cracking because I failed to treat them properly. Still a great boot to wear, just don't look good.
Bought a new pair last year when they were offering a free rain jacket with a pair of boots. These will be looked after better! and should last me the rest of my life.
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! still have the pair I was married in 29 years ago.
The still fit - just, which is more than I can say for the moleskins I bought for the same occassion! ;D
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Hi Dazzler
I have two pairs of raw boots, and you can believe they have copped a workout here, we do not have cement or bitumen anywhere. Great boots and comfy, long lasting too.
Regards
Tjupurula
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! still have the pair I was married in 29 years ago.
The still fit - just, which is more than I can say for the moleskins I bought for the same occassion! ;D
Funny you should say that as I resemble that remark. :laugh: :laugh:
My Craftsman RM's I have at the moment are the 3rd pair I have owned since 1974. This pair I have had since 1987 and like B&B wore them to my wedding.
They are leather soled but have had a rubber lining put on the soles to minimise wear. Wear them quite often but not as much as I used to.
Currently need the elastic replaced which I should get done soon.
Great investment seeing I go through normal work shoes every 12 months @ $100 a pair. $350 for a pair of RM's now seems cheap.
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I will do it. Just make sure when you buy them they are size 9 so they fit me :cup:
na, Im usually a 13/14 :( makes it hard to find good boots, I usually stuck with Hiteks.
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na, Im usually a 13/14 :( makes it hard to find good boots, I usually stuck with Hiteks.
That's why you need a custom pair made by RM mate :)
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R.M. Williams used to make custom made Army G.P. boots when I was serving, for soldiers with hard to fit feet. They were a beautiful boot.
They were calf leather for parade boots, not sure of the type of leather they used for regular use, but I was very envious of those that had them.
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Ya grow out of moleskins after one wearing..
Thats what i have found anyway..
Love em, so comfy, but not if they possible shrink, or i grow..
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Wouldnt have thought too many Bogans would be buying $420 shoes................ >:D >:D
I guess they'll last forever if they're never worn... :angel:
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for that sort of coin is a lot of pairs of double pluggers - my last pair of double pluggers lasted well over 6 years at $4.20 mite stick with them
Amen to that brother! :cheers:
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I've got a few pairs of RMs, been wearing them for much of my life. I only get a couple of years out of them though, so I'm always surprised (and a bit suspicious) when folks say they got 20 years out of theirs.
Good thing is that my wife sells my old pairs on eBay for $50-70 so the overall cost of ownership is not too bad. In the last few years I've also started to wear Ariat hightops, which are half the price. Boots wear better and last longer if you can give them a spell, let them dry out.
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I'm always surprised (and a bit suspicious) when folks say they got 20 years out of theirs.
As I have said, I guess they'll last forever if they're never worn...
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About three years ago I finally bit the bullet and bought a black pair of the R.M. Williams boot (airport friendly ones). Loved them, can wear with a suit etc. However the other week discovered one of the boots developed a crack across the sole exposing the shank etc. Not happy, took them into the Canberra store and they sent them off to the factory. About two weeks later I have the boots back, repaired with a new sole on both at no cost to me. Very happy camper indeed! Excellent service.
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Been a long time since I bought a pair. In this disposable age, no one has mentioned you can resole a leather soled boot (if you can find a bootmaker still). I think I resoled mine about three times.
That's how you get 20 years out of them! Well actually, I half soled them as a full resole requires the heel to be removed... The boot maker will replace the elastic sides if required too.
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I used to think $200+ for shoes or boots was silly, then I tried them, and like a quality bed it's money well spent. Your feet can handle a lot of punishment, until you're older... at which point any prior mistreatment comes back to haunt you. Look after your feet...
I have a pair of 10 year old RMs that have been worn three or four times a week, all day each time. Apart from having new heels put on by a bootmaker they are still in excellent original shape and show no signs of falling apart anytime soon.
I always have two or three pairs of 'dailys' because shoes need 24+ hours of downtime between use to allow the moisture to evaporate. So I switch boots every day. You get many more years of use out of your footwear if you do this. Currently am using the RMs, a pair of black Blundstone elastic sided boots (tip, always get the pricey Blunnies, their cheap models are crap) and a pair of Merrell hiking boots (Merrell makes quality footware).
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This may sound a little strange but there is one place that i had not thought of but from now on I will for ever but my boots and jeans for that matter. HARLEY DAVISON !!!!!!
The best jeans I have ever worn at the cheapest price $50, and at $240 for the most comfortable boots I have ever worn
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In Melb theres a hardwear store in Malvern Rd just past Toronga Rd that sell RM gear at cost plus 10% . Top quality bed rock price :cheers: