And here you can check the 2nd part of the Ordershow SS2016 pics from last Thursday @ B74. pics | LTG
just some impressions more: people, booths, stuff …
Last Thursday I went to B74, Frankfurt, Germany, to meet good friends and to check up some upcoming stuff for S/S 2016. As every time it was great – KAMI & IRIS are perfect hosts. Again it was a really hot day in the middle of Frankfurt City, but the vibes downstairs and the temperatures were so cool and really smooth. Beside a lot of nice stuff from PASSIONFRANCE, JOHNSON MOTORS INC., SCARTI LAB, REDWING SHOES etc., I had two highlights: the upcoming collections from 1ST PAT-RN and PRIVATE WHITE VC. And both sales men, CRISTIANO (1ST PAT-RN) and DIRK were so kind to explain me in detail the stuff with such an emotion and addiction that I could have been listened to for hours. … but time was running. Here you can check up just the first part of some pics from this wonderful event. pics | LTG
at the PRIVATE WHITE VC booth
at the 1ST-PAT-RN booth
just some minutes ago these news reached me from RED WING HERITAGE europe. i must confess that i am not the greatest fan of the IRON RANGER. i like the look, but from the first time on i saw this boot i knew it will be something for the masses. i owned one that i sold after a short time to a good friend, seeing this boot too often. but i although must confess that this CHOCOLATE MULESKINNER is really mega nice. this is what RW HERITAGE says about the boot: “Red Wing Shoes’ popular Iron Ranger boots are inspired by the style Red Wing Shoes built in the early 20th century for miners working in the northern Minnesota Iron Range. Mining on the Iron Range was a dangerous job full of hazards and the brave workers who took these jobs required extra protection on their feet. To meet the demands of this type of work Red Wing Shoes designed a boot with a capped toe that was double layered with leather. The heel pocket an extra strip of leather that supports the heel inside the boot was moved to the outside of the boot for added stability. These design changes provided a seamless boot interior and added durability to the exterior of the boot; necessities for workers on their feet all day in the harsh conditions of the mines. Five years ago this work-inspired design was successfully re-introduced as the Iron Ranger and quickly became a popular style for everyday dress. Now, Red Wing Heritage is introducing a new version of the Iron Ranger built with rugged Chocolate Muleskinner leather. Named the 4590 this style’s unique roughout leather and classic design makes it a handsome addition to any outfit.” the boot will be available at european stores mid-september. pics | Red Wing Heritage Europe
after a long break i will continue the LIFE TIME GEAR series “LTG BOOT & SHOE COLLECTION”. today i post one of my favorite oxford styles: the RWS 9042 BECKMAN. so classic, so simple, so comfortable, so durable with a great look.
RED WING SHOES STYLE #9042
part of the BECKMAN collection
year of buying | it was a present 2012
size | 9.5 D
height | low
style | oxford
leather | oil-tanned, antique cigar featherstone
sole | roccia
heel | vibram
hardware | eyelet | small black colored
laces | nylon, dark brown colored
insole | leather with cushioned footbed
welt | leather welt
steel toe | NO
category | 1920 business work shoe style
made in the USA
the scribble was super, but the original looks even better than that. what a nice black logger boot this RWS #2007 designed by BURG & SCHILD and made for them by RED WING SHOES. for more information about the collaboration and the 5 year anniversary of BURG & SCHILD check my blog post from the 28th of september and the RED WING HERITAGE site. pics | Red Wing Heritage Europe, Burg & Schild
this wonderful evening started slowly. the whole evening was smooth and relaxed. sad for all the people who couldn’t come. here some first impressions. i have a date with my dentist at 08:00AM. more pics in the afternoon. bad pics | LTG made with a mini lumix
parking Frankfurt CIty centre. OLLI “THE BARBER” & PETER Z.: IRON RANGER & VINTAGE CUSTOMIZED IRSH SETTER
MEMOIRS – GOOD OLD BOOTS in berlin. a video.
upcoming dates, don’t miss …
26 – 29 January 2012: London, American Classics
02 – 05 February 2012: Amsterdam, Red Wing Shoe Store
09 – 11 February 2012: Stockholm, Unionville
16 – 18 February 2012: Frankfurt, Red Wing Shoe Store
vid | Red Wing Heritage
one of my absolute favorite blogsites: hopesmore.net. these japanese guys are sensational: they live their passion for vintage & used clothing especially for boots. i do not know a shop which offers more vintage and new work boots than HOPESMORE. here just a few impressions from their blog. pics | HOPESMORE
i think this one is japan exclusive again: RWS STYLE # 8143. people following my blog know that i do not like workboots in trendy colors different from the heritage ones, but this new color i think i could like. it seems to be an ICE BLUE. it is a smart combination with the white leather laces and the classic 875 6 inch classic moc toe look. this boot is also available with a classic round toe style # 8144. pics | THREEWOOD
LIFE TIME GEAR 