I emailed CF Stead and asked what they suggested when it comes to caring for Rambler leather boots like my Thursday Challengers in Stone Rambler. Here's their reply: "Enjoy your Thursday Boots. Any natural (not coloured) wax, dubbin, mink oil etc should be fine."
You have to love simple to care for leather.
Just received these today. Straight out of the box and photo time. Thought I would share them with ya'll. As well as give a couple of initial thoughts.
These are the first Rambler leather boots I've owned and no doubt will need some break in time. Out of the box they fit incredibly well. For those wondering, I own a pair of Captains in size 10.5D but went with Thursday's recommendation of going down a 1/2 size with these Challengers and got them in a 10D. Thanks for that recommendation Thursday, you were spot on! One other thing, thank goodness they come with pull up straps otherwise they would be a challenge getting on.
This CF Stead Rambler leather is crazy. It's a very unique looking leather but also has a different smell to it. Not a bad smell...just different than that classic leather smell. They also came with 2 additional sets of laces. A very nice leather lace and a quality Kevlar woven lace. I believe they are a duplicate of what comes already laced on the boot. Here are some pics to enjoy, let me know what you think of these or if you have any questions
I typically wear a 10.5 (sometimes 11) in sneakers. My 1000 Mile boots are a 10.5D and my Thursday Captains are a 10.5D. I went into the RW store and the salesman immediately put me in a 10D. The right was pretty snug but length was good. The left foot was way too tight. Like numb my toes tight. The salesman said he would then put me in a 9.5 Wide but sadly they didn't have that in stock to try on.
Does this sizing seem about normal for you IR owners? Cuz I'm not sure I trust it. We're talking a full size down from my other boots and a wide instead of my normal D width.
