Do you have the yearling style or craftsman?

@@WD.909 Craftsman

What do you mean keep a last in them at night?

What colour do you recommend?

@@risler5826 Shoehorns. Helps them keep their shape

Question, I feel like I have a high arch (even though no one's ever told me I've had one). Should I just opt straight away for the dynamic flex? Edit. Nvm. Just googled it and I don't have high arches. Apparently a high arch literally means that when your foot's on the ground, there's a gap between your heel and your toes where the middle of your foot doesn't touch the ground at all.

@@yacobz I've bought a dynamic flex pair and they're the most uncomfortable pair of shoes I've ever worn (for about 3 weeks). The dynamic flex insert is extremely aggressive so yes unless you have very high arches, don't get a dynamic flex. I've replaced the dynamic flex insole but I am still getting pain in my heels and arches and my foot is sliding forward due to how high the heels are and crushing my toes. It feels like what I imagine wearing high heels are like (and I'm a guy), and due to that reason I am getting pain in my calves too. I'm going to try and return to get resized, but I have a feeling the aggressive nature of the heel on this boot is what is causing the issues. Definitely don't feel comfortable or like sneakers in the traditional sense. I think as a 'sometimes' or special occasion boot it would be fine but as a daily, hell no.

Dynamic Flex wear out way faster than regular Comfort Craftsman.

Yeah, I wear that thing all the time... I don't want to ruin the crispness of it, but I also want to wear it every single day haha

I always appreciate seeing your comment! Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for watching and glad you're enjoying them!

You're welcome! We are enjoying them! Keep grinding bro 🙏🏼👏🏼

I don't most of my friends don't own shoes thongs and ugg boits

Walking through the Adelaide CBD, most of my time is spent staring at the ground comparing what RM’s everyone is wearing.

@@marcosarbon9060 I’m judging people based on how scuffed and worn their RM’s are.

Nope. Don't own a pair.

Michael, if you're Aussie, you actually DO own a pair. You might now know, but check the back of your closet. They're around somewhere

People are saying it's overpriced because not too long ago, before the company was sold, these boots would sell for $300.

They’re now $595. But you’re right they’ll last forever. I bought my black ones 13 years ago and resoled twice. Just took them into the shop to send back to Adelaide for third resole and new elastic. Have to wear something while they’re away, so bought a new pair in chestnut colour.

@@vasilileung2204 $480 if you buy for a RM approved reseller.

Great tip!

Good idea. Wonder if they’ll be sold at the Ekka

I don't think they had those prices for years even for 2nds

How long ago was this? Because RM williams doesn’t do sales on their boots ever. They only reduce their prices at DFO stores because they are seconds aka boots with minor cosmetic flaws, which are still $499.

Great idea, I'll add it to the list

Right now they're my favorite dressy casual boot. I'm in NYC for a business type trip right now and could only take one pair. I needed something slick and classy to make a good impression but also comfortable because I'm riding a bike like 8 miles around the city and walking several miles in between. The RMs were my choice for this tall task haha. I love them

Hello, I am also turning 21 this Friday (26th jan) I am also considering a pair of these boots for work and casual, the price is a little steep but I get the feeling they might be worth it.

They do strength a little over time but not much . It should be comfortable straight away. Guys with wide feet will still struggle even in the widest sizes.

I have a dynamic flex in black. Thinking of trying a second boot in comfort craftsman with the rubber sole. Do you find them much different? In store, I found the dynamic flex felt a little more comfy but interested to get your opinion after a longer period of ownership of both soles.

@@tonytan5945 I find the dynamic flex runs a little smaller than the comfort craftsman, so just a head up there. Both my boots are the same size and width, but the comfort sole boots are a looser fit. The comfort sole seems to offer less support to the arch. While it feels comfy underfoot, I personally miss the stability in the arch support that the dynamic flex provides.

How are you going with the comfort pair? The breathability of the craftsman vs the comfort craftsman is a hard choice.

Couldn't think of a better time haha!

They're cargo pants from Paige, though I believe they discontinued them a few years back

If you haven't seen my review on that boot, it's the last one I posted, so it's worth checking. The Grant stone is definitely sturdier and more rugged. Also the leather is much more rough looking. Rm Williams is more comfortable, but I think less durable because the Grant stone is basically pure leather through the insole. They're both fantastic, but totally different. I wear them about the same amount

@@BootSpy it was that video that made me want to pull the trigger but then saw this one also. My wallet is crying.

Lol I totally get you! Yeah, I'd say they're equally great, but grant stone is more rugged and rm Williams is more refined. Hope that helps

This is a great idea!

Loving mine!

I’ll have to check into it!

They're from Paige -- cargo pants. I don't think they carry them anymore unfortunately

Definitely. It is a very popular choice for business people to wear RM Williams in Australia. It is more common to see Boots then it is to see normal Oxford Business Shoes. Even in the Australian Parliament, majority of the male members wear RM’s. Have a look at the website, they have a whole range but the craftsman is the most popular.

AC/DC is an Austrlian band despite where some of the founding members come from..

@@joeyc8622 alright there lil joey

Was that guitarist who jumped around on one leg Scottish? Cause that definitely seems like something only a Scottish or Irish person could pull off

@@joeyc8622 Lads it's possisble for a band to be both Scottish and Australian at the same time

@@BootSpy yes he was but aparently once u get a passport u belong to a country now acording to some angry people here

They were purchased by LVMH a while ago and they upped the price by alot iirc

@@Minidisc_cc oof, really? So did their quality dropped as well? I really don't know them that much, R.M. Williams and it's rather difficult to find reviews on them on KZfaq. I really love their design and gonna save for a pair.

You need to condition them every now and then, just polish isn’t enough. If you do that the leather want crack. They are now back in Australian ownership . You see them online in Australian afew times a year for 25-30% off .

@@diegoguzman8843 they are nice boots, certainly much better than anything you'll find in a dept store. Their look is also quite unique and they are indeed very comfortable. So I have a lot of good things to say about them (if you like the style). But it's the price point I have a problem with as the quality of the materials is not thaaat great. These are above the likes of C&J or Carmina and I would imagine a few other emerging Asian brands.... But if you like them go ahead. O own one and probably won't get a second, but I'm enjoying them.

@@TFM8 what are the other brands that you think are better at this price point?

And Bushmills.

I went to Ireland once and drank a lot of Guinness, which is why I think I forgot to add that ;)

I love that thing

If it’s the moleskin , l have one in blue and l wear it five days out of the week

Hence, year-ling.

And singing at bars. Huge win

Lots of give and take , yes they gave us U2 but then they gave us Shinead O’Connor They gave us Dolores Oriordan but then cancel it out with Bob Geldof so ya all they got is a boxer that beats up old men and a colour.

They have been working very hard on getting higher quality leather and rectifying those issues, sometimes the leather can be contaminated or is simply just a bad batch, if the leather has any issues you can take them back to your local store. They are also in the process of bringing more of the clothing back to Australia. I work for RM williams and they really do value their customers.

Intereesting you say that, Rm williams was purchased by private equity so the leather they use now is different to what they used previously or back in the day. So the private equity firm as always, is cutting on quality to try and increase profits. A cobbler I go to who is a authorised repairer said, they are still good but not what they were

@@shankarpillai they were bought out by Tattarang, yes. The owner of Tattarang, Andrew Forrest grew up wearing Rm williams and is passionate about the brand hence he is trying to bring it back to it’s roots. I work for RM williams and they are and have improved the leather. If the leather has a manufacturing defect they replace the boots for a new pair for the customer.

@@Charelhuisman that is refreshing to hear, I knew that Andrew was behind the acquisition but was also concerned if he was stripping the product of its originality. Good to hear that someone that works for the company is passionate about it, do you know what leather type and leather grades they use?

@@shankarpillai yes they mostly use yearling leather aka cow hide but it comes in different grains and depends on what boot you get. We have greasy Kip which is more like a work boot, extremely durable and a very thick hide that is infused with oils to make it water resistant. We have burnished leathers, burnishing is an intricate process in which coloured dye is applied to crust leather by hand. The result is a natural patina that develops over time, with each boot having a unique colouring. Oily ferns which are prone to stains and scratches and is meant to age naturally overtime to give it that vintage feel and add character to the boots overtime. We also use calf leather which is softer grain but much more expensive and comes with a red leather sole. We have kangaroo which is the strongest leather in the world for its weight, it’s tends to come with some markings here and there due to a kangaroos natural habitat. And then we have ostrich and crocodile which fall under our exotic leathers. We offer boot repairs services, if you look after the leather of the boots they can be repaired over and over until the leather wears out completely. That is why we recommended the customer to look after the leather of the boots because that is the only thing that cannot be changed, everything else can be repaired. These boots are not invisible, they are still leather boots and people tend to forget this sometimes but with a lot of love, they will last you a long time. I highly recommended at least having two pairs on rotation for the longevity of the boots and incase you need to get one pair repaired. They source their leather from all around the world and try to find the highest quality available. Our warehouse in Adelaide can’t seem to keep up with demand and is desperate for new boot makers to take over for all the guys that are retiring soon.

I had the same reaction...

Scottish kids, immigrated to Australia.

Geordie front man after the original front man died after the first album.

Just like your mom