5/27/2023 0 Comments Glove easyboot![]() It was a UK size 9, which is pretty much my regular boot size, and an Australian G width, which seemed comparable to the E I normally wear in the UK, though it’s meant to be a little narrower. ![]() The boot I tried was the Comfort Craftsman in dark-brown suede. They have become more expensive in recent years, but price relative price heavily depends on where you are in the world - a comparative UK or US maker is much more expensive outside those countries. Still, I can certainly see the appeal of RM Williams now, and their attitude to repair and care is admirable. Plus I’ve never found those seams irritating on my other boots. But of course, the reason high-end boots have seams is that they’re using smaller skins than RM Williams - it’s much easier not to have seams when you’re working with a yearling animal or older. The fact the boots have no seam on the side is part of their lore: it was something the founder introduced to reduce irritation on the foot. There are plastic heel and toe stiffeners, a fibreglass shank, and the other materials are not the same quality as, for example, Crockett & Jones. The quality of the boot, however, is not really on a par with the other makers we cover. I would never normally wear a square-toed boot, but the shape is very subtle, and actually more elegant than the round-toed options. I’ve found them ( the Comfort Craftsman) just as comfortable as everyone said, and liked the style more than I thought I would. Over the past few months I’ve been trying out a pair of RM Williams boots, driven by the fact I know so many people who swear by them, and because it’s nice to celebrate a craft company in a different part of the world such as Australia.
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