Micawber
Well-Known Member
Burt's ATF servive boots v RW Iron Ranger prompted this...
I'm not going to take arty farty photos of my boots but suffice to say I do like good quality footwear preferably handmade in the traditional way - and that goes for work / practical boots too. So, without further ado - and needless waffle - I will say my preference is for boots made by William Lennon, Derbyshire, England. Good solid repairable boots which I believe are a match for numerous other manufacturers including those popular makes who mass produce their wares. UK chaps unaware of W Lennon might like to check their heritage range out...
They don't list all their boots on their website - for example they make a very good repro ammo / parade boot - so if you can't see what you want drop them a line. They also do a repro WWI B5 boot ...but we don't always want to wear repro military stuff do we? Well, I know I certainly don't ,sharp intake of breath>
Bear in mind they are a small outfit so there is a wait for their handmade boots. Their Heritage range is here:
A little piece about them made for UK TV some years ago.
I'm not going to take arty farty photos of my boots but suffice to say I do like good quality footwear preferably handmade in the traditional way - and that goes for work / practical boots too. So, without further ado - and needless waffle - I will say my preference is for boots made by William Lennon, Derbyshire, England. Good solid repairable boots which I believe are a match for numerous other manufacturers including those popular makes who mass produce their wares. UK chaps unaware of W Lennon might like to check their heritage range out...
Home - William Lennon & Co Ltd
Welcome to William Lennon & Co Ltd, a fourth generation family business based in the heart of the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire. Established by William Anthony Lennon in 1897, we have been manufacturing hand-crafted traditional leather boots and shoes for over 125 years. We have...
www.rufflander.co.uk
They don't list all their boots on their website - for example they make a very good repro ammo / parade boot - so if you can't see what you want drop them a line. They also do a repro WWI B5 boot ...but we don't always want to wear repro military stuff do we? Well, I know I certainly don't ,sharp intake of breath>
World War Replica Boots from William Lennon & Co Ltd
Hand-made quality World War 1 Replica Boots from William Lennon & Co Ltd. Our boots are Hand-made in England.
www.rufflander.co.uk
Bear in mind they are a small outfit so there is a wait for their handmade boots. Their Heritage range is here:
A little piece about them made for UK TV some years ago.