Proper leather shoes

Thoughts on these? I quite fancy a solid pair (these have a dainite sole and look sturdy) for winter as I'm hoping not to totally destroy my loake bedales in the inevitably horrible Glasgow winter.

http://www.reiss.com/mens/outerwear/pablos/black/

Might be worth trying that place on Whitecross street.

DMS boots

http://www.redwingheritage.com/USD/product/care-products/core-care-product-gift-pack-97099

would using this mink oil provide the desired effect/or is there a certain technique i could use to avoid shine? as i can get 40% this kit at work.

@French_Touch, I use mink oil on my Bedales, Burfords and my Redwings, they were fine all last winter.
If needed, get them re-heeled/soled.

I have the dark brown 8146 with the vibram lug sole and really like the soles. I use this to treat the leather, it doesnt make it shiny but does make it a bit darker and smell like a bonfire

http://www.woodland-ways.co.uk/buy-online-wilmas-bear-cream--traditional-leather-protection-100g-tin-190.html

^not very good for the Bears...

It's obviously winter boot day. Today I wore my William Lennons for the first time since last winter.

What could be wrong with these Grensons on eBay? They are new with box but the price seems too good to be true.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=180791313915

Could be seconds, they look fine from here... Do it...

Saphir Renovator will not shine. It's very good stuff.

My only issue is, it uses actual mink oil, and that's not cool.

From what I've read I'd be much more inclined to go for Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP Leather Preservative/Protector/Waterproof rather than mink oil for heavy duty boots (I've got an 8oz tub on order). Some reckon it softens the leather too much for heavy boots and prefer using it on inherently softer dressier footwear.

That stuff sounds good.

@Tenderloin, cheapest I've seen for Saphir is on eBay. I use it on my Loake boots, and it keeps them matte, without altering the colour.

quick update, have had the grenson's for a couple of months, took a long day of work and clubbing in their stride without crippling me, the vibram sole is soft and cushiony, and the leather is quickly accommodating my feet.
Only issue is having walked through many many puddles the sole has a dirty tide mark up the sides. Advice on removing/cleaning? or do I leave and call it patina of use?

Am hopefully getting my hands on some moc toe redwings in the next month or so, and fingers crossed for relatively small monies from "the friend going to america and buying them cheap"...

Bought myself some proper leather boots - well probably as close as I'll ever get as I don't normally wear boots, let alone proper shoes...

Anyway, found a pair of Wolverine 1000 mile toe cap boots in TK Max for £60. Took a punt as they fitted and didn't look shit. bit tight at first but 3 days in and they are super comfy. Kind of want more now!
here's an internet pic:

Hopefully they'll last. Will have to investigate some leather treatment and weatherproofing.

where did you find those?? i love wolverine's!

They've been everywhere on ebay lately, for less than most other models. I assume they didn't sell as good as other models they have

Yep on closer inspection it's the other ones that I really like. They're still nice though.

Nice, I'd wear those...

Burfords as in Tricker's? In their burnished calf? What else do you use on these, Tricker's wax polish or cream?

I've taken to only using renovateur very occasionally as, in my very unscientific perceived experience, it seems to overly soften the leather over time if relied on too much.

Tried these on in Present today, like them a lot

Any thoughts on using Scarpa HS12 proofing cream. It is what they spec for their calf leather hiking boots. It is silicone based.

It'll stop the leather breathing, so i wouldn't use it. If you're after waterproof shoes / boots, try sno-seal

I'd say... fuck these boots off. There's a slim chance that they'll be up to the standard of something properly made. You want good construction with durable soles and a proper goodyear welt so that they can be repaired over and over. And uppers in leather that'll last - get better even - with age. The leather on those looks underwhelming. I'll happily concede if I'm wrong, but they look like fashion boots and a bad investment, even at £145 (and I say that as a humble idiot who bought good boots then had to rebuy them in the right size).

Invested in a pair of Red Wing 9029 today. Did not think I'd be walking out with this model as they look unappealing in photos but in the flesh they are stunning. I don't think I've ever spent this much money without a hint of buyers' remorse. I now look forward to softening them up and giving them their first polish.

They're great, was lusting over a pair a few years ago when Present had them in. Think they wanted £350 for them though which is well beyond their worth