RM Williams Craftsman/Comfort Craftsman/Dynamic Flex Craftsman boots for $315 + 2000 QFF points (worth $20). It's the cheapest I have seen. Many colours and sizes available as of posting.
RM Williams Craftsman Range $315 + 2000 Qantas FF Points ($545 RRP) @ Qantas Store
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Mjamie on 04/09/2018 - 13:38 qantasstore.com.au (18181 clicks)
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Last edited 04/09/2018 - 15:00 by 2 other users
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Wouldn't that be nice! Still a good deal.
Thanks OP!
Thanks! I didn't need another pair, but at this price why not.
Thank you!
woot! something to wear while I get my current pair resoled!
Great price!
Can you buy if you have no qantas points?
Sorry, you need 2000 points =(
Ha all good I don't remember having any but ended up having 2500 sitting in my account some reason. Thanks!
I only have 800 points left. Sadness is mine. I'm actually looking to buy some RM WIlliams too, was at th store today lol
Oh geez I've been agonising over buying these the last few weeks. I think this price has forced my hand.
Get the violin out I have no Qantas points. Damn it.
Great price, got one thanks OP
What's the difference between comfort craftsman and the normal craftsman
Comfort Craftsman has a rubber sole whereas the normal Craftsman is leather, I believe.
Thanks mate, so if I'm going to be wearing this everyday around town and office, then the leather sole is more hard wearing I believe?
The Comfort Craftsman sole is more comfortable and longer wearing for everyday use.
I prefer the rubber sole around town. Leather sole is a bit slippery, particularly if it gets wet.
It's the opposite. I've owned both. Leather sole doesn't hold up well in wet weather.
@derpdeder: Yeah for every day wear I think the rubber sole is best, but if you're only going to bring them out on special occasions, then the leather may be better since it does look quite nice.
leather sole is more hard wearing I believe?
Opposite. Leather will scuff a lot, you'll need to resole more regularly.
To illustrate how hard-wearing they are, I've had my first pair of Comfort Craftsman for almost ten years now and even with regular wear (2-3 days a week) the soles are only just getting to the point where they'll need replacing. The rubber has worn right down to the stitching, but the lass at the RM Williams store said that as long as the glue holds the soles will still be fine.
Oh wow that looks promising! I've only had those crappy Windsor Smith ones where I have to get the heel replaced every 6 months. How did the heel hold up on yours? Did you get 10yrs on the heel too
@montorola: Yes, I did. Of course, the actual amount of wear will depend a lot on how heavy your tread is and the surfaces you walk on frequently. I've mostly been on industrial carpet or tile for the majority of the time but I do often walk around town on concrete and bitumen.
@montorola: I walk about 5km a day, with wearing mine around 2-3 days a week. Have had my pair for about 10 months now, and they don't even look like they are different to when I bought them yet. In Comparison to some Hush puppies I had for 6 months, with the same use, the heel fell off last week and I went and returned it, to buy another pair of RM Williams.
My RM leather soles wore out after ten wears (not years, serious). I paid around $400 for them during the sales. I wore them once a week and had to return them after they lasted less than three months, now I'm paying $100+ for a full re-last (at least they gave me a bit of a discount). City-dweller, never wore them in the dirt, out bush etc. etc. didn't use them for sports, only wore them out on a Friday or Saturday night each week (maybe alcohol commonly spilt in bars is no good for leather soles?). Also made sure the uppers looked good with leather conditioner, cleaning spray and wipes after every wear…
I'd definitely go for the rubber sole, if that's an option.
@juzz0: That's concerning, as I generally prefer leather. I'd expect a cardboard sole to last about that long. What happened - did it wear down to the stitching?
Be aware there are three sole types. I think what you want might be the craftsmen with rubber sole, not the comfort craftsmen.
The comfort craftsman are the ones with the rubber sole and inner, hence the name “comfort” as they are the comfier of the 2, much softer. The leather sole are simply the Craftsman, thinner leather sole but a bit of a cleaner dressier look.
how does the dynamic flex come into the mix here in terms of comparison?
Much higher arch in the inner sole.
“The reason that the rich were so rich, Vimes reasoned, was because they managed to spend less money.
Take boots, for example. He earned thirty-eight dollars a month plus allowances. A really good pair of leather boots cost fifty dollars. But an affordable pair of boots, which were sort of OK for a season or two and then leaked like hell when the cardboard gave out, cost about ten dollars. Those were the kind of boots Vimes always bought, and wore until the soles were so thin that he could tell where he was in Ankh-Morpork on a foggy night by the feel of the cobbles.
But the thing was that good boots lasted for years and years. A man who could afford fifty dollars had a pair of boots that'd still be keeping his feet dry in ten years' time, while the poor man who could only afford cheap boots would have spent a hundred dollars on boots in the same time and would still have wet feet."
That isn't even accounting for maintenance and resoling either. I spend too much money on shoes and I'm not going to even try to convince myself that it is saving me money.
Off you go then.
Good to see that the environment, labour laws and the preservation of local skills mean little to your purchasing decisions.
@Duram: not everyone has the ability to have solar and as far as I’m aware there aren’t any smartphones manufactured in Australia, so Shiny Mew doesn’t have a choice really.
You however do have the ability to buy Australian made boots vs your Kmart boots.
Ah Terry Pratchett, RIP
Which of his books is this from, I've been meaning to read some Pratchett
@ONEMariachi:
Confirmed, its Men at arms. I really like Vimes, loved his cynicism. Fav book is Small Gods
Overthrow the patrician
This story brought to you by the makers of Fifty Dollar Shoes.
$545rrp for a pair of shoes?
These can often be bought for at least $100 less than RRP, and if you look after them, they should last you quite some time. Plus, Australian made is always nice.
Mate haven't you heard these boots last 54 years and you can actually pass them onto your children.
Nothing like a stinky 50 year old pair of boots for my grandkids 18th birthday.
They also prevent cancer.
you never own a pair of RMs
They're to go with your Patek Philippe
They're nice boots, but they're not made of dragonhide. My older pair has been resoled once after 11 years, but the top leather has scuffs that won't buff out, and that's from normal wear.
I highly doubt my children will appreciate old boots even if they wore 8Gs. 54 years is a weirdly specific number.
hyperbole
noun
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.'Half a century' or '50 years' is a generically large number that would be construed as hyperbole. Saying they last 54, is oddly specific and sounds like anecdotal experience. I doubt they'd last 54 years even if all they touch is the carpet in the Qantas business lounge.
:( already have two pairs, at this price i couldnt say no
Is it possible to exchange these from RM williams store if i buy the incorrect size?
People have said that they have done this when other deals have been posted and they have ordered the wrong size.
Or go to a store first for a fitting so you know what to order. People have also said that they have done this and the store doesn't mind if you just ask for a fitting so you can buy them online.
I've never had bad service in one of their stores, they are all super nice, regardless of the dumb questions I come and ask them.
Its important to get the sizing right with the RM's. They don't necessarily size the same as your regular shoe size (I had to go down 1/2 size).
Oh good not just me then I was looking at the sizing and I'm normally a US8.5 but looks like judging by the size guide im US 6.5 on their size guide.
I'm normally US 10 and I wear 7.5 with RMs..
I just went and got sized up in store and got the deal online. Normally a 9. Was a RM 7
I am usually a US 9.
Maybe check the guide for better advice.
https://www.rmwilliams.com.au/buyer-s-guide%3A-men-s-boots/m…
Or, you may want to fit insoles for more padding, since these don't have a lot to begin with. That's where visiting a store prior to purchase is a good idea.
Good price.
Lol it's definitely not rrp
Still waiting on my Frequent Flyer points from the Westpac card deal. Goddamn they are slow to pay them out.
I'm in the same boat, hopefully they come soon and these don't sell out!
I find that unlikely unfortunately.
are we getting those points at the 4th month?
I already got mine
I haven't had any points deposited from my first months statement, almost a month ago..
Which month was your statement issued?
@theguyrules: I'm the same, spoke to Westpac today about this. There is a problem for people who applied during a certain date. Its fixed and all points from the previous few months will be credited at the end of next cycle (that will be cycle 3 for me). Bonus points are separate and will credit with 12 weeks of the amount you had to spend.
If you don't have Qantas points the boots are on sale here with $100 off RRP.
https://portphillipshop.com.au/men-rm-williams-boots
Nungar also has some styles and sizes on sale
http://www.nungar.com.au/catalog/index.php/cPath/48?osCsid=a…
If you dont' have points but them here http://www.nungar.com.au/catalog/index.php/cPath/48_415?osCs… cheapest place I've found in AU $405 for Craftman Flex + shipping, have bought two pairs from them and never had any issues.
EDIT: just saw your edit re nungar…
Thanks for that. I read on here that Nungar can be painfully slow to dispatch some times, but it could be the best alternative for now
The link I shared is sale stock so they are ready to be sent immediately.
For other boots Nungar say that they are ordered from RM Williams when you make your order so take 4-6 weeks to be made and sent.
It's in the description so people shouldn't be surprised.
RMW ADVISE THAT THERE IS AN APPROXIMATE 4/6 WEEK DELIVERY ON CORE EXTENSION/CUSTOM MADE BOOTS.
Spaceflight is right Nungar are fine if they are in stock, normally a couple of days. If in doubt call them their customer service on the phone is excellent they are a tradtional old school bricks and mortar store
Yeh but if your not in a rush its fine.
I order 2 pairs of the macquarie model - one came within a week and half. And the 2nd pair I'm still waiting (+4 weeks), but they advised no stock so RM is custom making.
Nungar also order boots with older leather that is not as flexible. Will last longer but won't be as supple as the retail versions. Made for actual hard work and not fashion.
Awesome price I paid $300 6 years ago (and it was a good price then), same boots worn almost every day at work still look good, they do need a resole now but pretty good for 6 years.
Mate, that's a (profanity) solid innings for footwear even needing a resole after 6 bloody years
I agree Im normally lucky to get 18 months out of normal "dress" shoes
Just went in store to try it on for size. First pair ever!
Nice one, I'm heading there after work!
Yea the guy Nick, with the sick moustache, is great! This was at MC store. If the store had it for even 400 I would have just gotten it there and then from them, very helpful and friendly service!
Bought two pairs - different colours, different soles. Great service at the shop! I can see why these boots are so popular.
Great price, wondering if they'll stay in stock long enough for me to run and get my size.
says sale till 30th Sept.
When I read the title I thought it was $315 with 2000 bonus QFF points…