Tim P Posted 8 September , 2011 Share Posted 8 September , 2011 For LH/ display purposes it is my intention to acquire a set of the B5 boots offered by the William Lennon company but with so much else to lay hands on I am curious about the suitability of the pebbled plain toe deck boots currently used by the royal Navy for use for WW1. This until I can fund a pair of the Lennon ones. I have seen similar examples of pebbled boots referred to on here as been worn alongside the brown flesh out side so I would be grateful if an objective discussion about their suitability for use as a stop gap could ensue..what they are good for and what they aren't.. Many thanks Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 8 September , 2011 Share Posted 8 September , 2011 For LH/ display purposes it is my intention to acquire a set of the B5 boots offered by the William Lennon company but with so much else to lay hands on I am curious about the suitability of the pebbled plain toe deck boots currently used by the royal Navy for use for WW1. This until I can fund a pair of the Lennon ones. I have seen similar examples of pebbled boots referred to on here as been worn alongside the brown flesh out side so I would be grateful if an objective discussion about their suitability for use as a stop gap could ensue..what they are good for and what they aren't.. It rather depends - older pairs of deck boots (apart from the more rounded toe) can look a lot like B5's as made in black pebbled leather (see the lower original pair of boots in post no. 14): http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164590&st=0 But original older pairs are becoming rarer and more expensive, and the newer pairs are starting to lose the classic look. As an owner of a pair of Lennons B5's I think they're marvellous, and would suggest saving up for them from the word go personally... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardog Posted 8 September , 2011 Share Posted 8 September , 2011 Pictures of a deck boot I've been playing about with. 1992 dated. Had to break down the toe to get a flatter look. Regards, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim P Posted 8 September , 2011 Author Share Posted 8 September , 2011 As an owner of a pair of Lennons B5's I think they're marvellous, and would suggest saving up for them from the word go personally... Lennons are on the cards but like everything you can't always have it all in a oner. as I already own deck boots that is a cost neutral solution as long as it is actually a solution of sorts. Short term. Mine have a fairly squarish toe anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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