The Sexy "Unisex" R M Williams Black Suede Macquarie
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This pair of R M Williams Chelsea Boots, called the Macquarie, is a unisex tapered almond toe boot that’s slim and sexy. Very different from their Gardener and Craftsman boots.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Welcome
01:10 Style and aesthetics
02:41 What to wear
03:31 R M Williams
05:47 Construction
10:20 Leathercare
12:02 Sizing, fit and comfort
15:49 Value
00:00 Summary
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Any opinions on the RM Williams Armadale? They feature the Vibram Eton sole, lower heel like the Macquarie and were made on a new last; the almond toe is slightly wider than the Macquarie (not to the extent of the Turnout) so I find them quite versatile as an everyday boot like the Craftsman.
I think RM had high hopes (assume it isn't cheap to develop a new last) as they were also sold at David Jones & Myer, but they were discounted and discontinued very quickly release. Doesn't bother me though, picked them up for approx. $425 Aussie each.
@@GraveX5 I tried them on at the store but the toebox didn’t suit me
10:55 .. The first time you re-raised the nap, you did it with the steel/copper hair side of the brush.. 11:34 but the second time you re-raised the nap, you turned the brush over to the stubbed side and re-raised the nap with the stubbed side...so which one is it? Is the stubbed side of the brush for re-raising the nap, or is it intended for superficial stain removal, as you demonstrated at 10:55 ? (Or does it not matter?) excellent video btw
@@silentsir2446 doesn’t matter - the stiffer bristles are best to first raise flattened nap and I use the rubber to align the raised nap.
@@Bootlosophy thank you
One of my oldest pairs were my black suede Craftsmans, love the look. Sometimes wish it came with a natural edge sole for a bit more of a casual contrast - perhaps one day I'll do that when their MTO program returns.
Curious how you know the suede on the Macquarie is C.F. Stead? R.M's customer service told me when I enquired via email that their leather department said they usually source their suede from Italian tanneries, at least for the Craftsman, though the exact one can vary depending on date of manufacture. They use C.F. suede in the heritage suede Craftsmans, but it's clearly listed on their site when they do. I'm always curious where they source their leathers from, and they are not always forthcoming.
@@Jakeysp they change from time to time
My RM sizing is out of whack. I'm measured 9D on Brannock, and I've been wearing 8G Comfort Craftsman, Signatures and Chinchilla for a good 3 or 4 years. My feet hurt. I have corns on the bottom of my right foot and toes, hammer toes and bunions on my big toe. I can't wear pointy shoes anymore after all of this.
What size are you on RM and in Grant Stone?
@@junoherrera9781 I discussed that in the video
@@Bootlosophy would you mind sharing which part was that? Irewatched but didn't get the comparison between RM and GS.
RM Williams, prices shot up, quality gone dramatically downhill, lot's of tear down videos on TH-cam confirmed that 👌
@@richyclubsport5155 tried an old one and a new one yourself?
It's a shame RM cut comers on materials because theirs is the nicest chelsea silhouette available. I owned a few newer comforts and hate the brand now for how cheap and flimsy they feel.
@@Faux_59 the comforts have never really changed from when they first appeared. You can still get the “better” materials if you buy the “classics”
@@Bootlosophy someone on r/boots posted cut images of older and new RMWs. Older boots had leather heel counters, newer have synthetic, and Weston's latest RMW video showed the uppers are thinner leather now. These things matter to me in terms of quality and overall feel. After I got a Viberg chelsea I sold the RMs and haven't looked back but it's a shame because RMs look great. I'd gladly pay more for RMs with natural materials.
Great channel Teik!
Carmina
Rose anvil cut open the Comfort craftsman, not the classic Craftman. How much were your Viberg's? It's all relative. RMW are $150 AUD overpriced but don't deserve the recent hate. Tall poppy syndrome anybody?
@@NetworkGeek280 Weston has cut both Craftsman and Comfort Craftsman. You can look that up that yourself. My Vibergs were 200 more than what a new RMW costs in Canada.
I think you like boots
Suede Chelsea boots and suit? I dont think so
@@teenoso4069 gotta open your boundaries mate