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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How does the price go up $85 in a day? Regret not getting it yesterday but didn't know my size yet!
It literally went up about an hour and a bit ago… :(
Should have ordered, change size later if needed
@TightTerry: I got home and it was still $315, cooked dinner and sat down to order and now $399. (profanity) sake.
@blibster: I doubt you can change size per Qantas store's change of mind policy. You're better off getting the right fit before you order
I just went in for a fitting. Tried the comfort in 6h and it was probably half a cm too narrow for my little toe. Does the leather generally loosen enough to make it fit better? I want to get some boots that will last, but afraid of buying in hopes it'll wear in.
My current work shoes have only lasted me like a year of wear.I hope they don't loosen, as that would make the shoe misshapened. I tend to find leather doesn't.
Could you go up to a 6.5 or 7 as they will be wider where you toe hits?
I did try a 6.5, it was too loose on the heel and my foot would slip, it was much more comfortable at the toes though.
I guess I don't fit them… and with the price increase I won't get them anyway. I should probably be happy I'm not spending $300 on shoes…
The toe box is the part of the boot that will not soften/loosen with wear. So its important that the toes are not squeezed from the get go!
From experience RM Williams have a little bit of give across the widest part of your foot but not a huge amount. Near the toes don’t expect them to loosen off much as they have a cap on the end
How long is your foot? I feel like I might need a size 6 too
(profanity) hell, the price has gone up another $85…
WHen I checked this morning it was 2000 points and $315 now it is 2000 points and $399. What happened?
It got ozbargained…
I'm surprised it lasted this long to be honest, they must have sold what, at least 1000 pairs? All at a $100 or so loss? Still hoping mine ship!
I'm bracing myself for mass cancellation emails
Please no
thanks, got a pair this arvo. glad i made it for the $315 price :)
first RM williams, first boot, first brown coloured work shoe !
Hopefully it gets posted out!
Well if you want to buy using QFF points it is still valid as the same amount of points as before.
Even if you value at 1c per point, it comes out way more expensive than retail.
(1c pp is very low)
Better value than anything else in the store though
If you work out from the value of a retail gift card from point you can almost see how much you would have paid. That is still not bad from what is the RRP out there.
Bugger, missed it
So, i ended up buying for the $399 + 2000 points deal as this is still a great price for RM's and pretty much as cheap as you see them.
I emailed Qantas and stated that the slider said $315 + 2000 points when i processed the transaction, it didnt, but i thought i would try my luck.
Qantas came back and stated that it was actually a technical glitch with the system and that the $315 price shouldnt have been listed, it was always meant to have been $399.
Hopefully for the lucky few who got the $315 price that they actually honor this price and dont kill the order or make you pay the extra $84.
Also - For people still keen, the deal has technically expired as they arnt offering the $315 anymore but the $399 price with 2000 points is still a fantastic price and just about as low as you are going to see with RM's. so if you are in the market for a pair, id snap this up.
Yes I often wonder about the ethics of ozbargainers. It seems the norm to just lie if it works.
Unfortunately that's more a sad reflection of modern society.
Just got an email saying my order which was scheduled for delivery on 19 Sep, has now been delayed to 4 Oct……
I was the same, also got the delay e-mail
Same. Delayed until expected delivery 4th October.
More time to order some shoe trees then while awaiting the arrival!
Which shoe trees would you recommend?
Trimly has some Chelsea boots one that's decent locally.
Same. But when I placed my order initially it already said a projected date of the 4th October so my expectations were already for at least a month.
Did you get the shipped e-mail now?
Just received an email: order has been delayed with Revised expected delivery October 4th.
I'm also regretting not buying two or three pairs, just to have them on rotation.I received the same email: scheduled for delivery on 19 Sep, has now been delayed to 4 Oct. Considering the price though, i'm not too fussed.
Any recommendations for alternatives? Looking for some shoes for work - I'm an educator.
Country Road have very good Chelsea boots for the price and often have 25% off sales. I got two pairs for $321 (both Jeffersons, cognac leather and grey suede). Also got $55 credit from the purchase for joining their club which got me a pair of their $129 jeans for $41 on the Father's Day 25% off sale.
Compared to the RMs: they have the leather join under the gusset which is cheaper to manufacture, but the leather CR pair are also burnished which the RMs aren't. Burnishing is usually more expensive and lifts the shoe to another level. Rubber sole, but not as chunky as normal rubber soles so has more a leather sole look from the side. It's quite a hard rubber too.
CRs are Blake-stitched which is typical in Italian shoes and far better than glued, but slightly cheaper to do than the RM's welt.
I shined up the new leather pair with some Saphir polish and waxes and it made them look more like $500 boots.
Only complaint - after probably 5 wears the top of the gusset elastic has gone bunched from being overstretched getting my foot in (but that will be covered by pants).
Had a nice comfortable pair from CR… just doesnt last though… like most males… I hate shopping
Not good to hear, although I'd only wear them once every few weeks. Glad I got them cheap.
Reckon that this has to be a great bargain right now.
In fact I might have to post it as a separate post for those who missed out on the Qantas dealGet some oxfords. Not a boot.
Yeah that's why I'm using now, but they need to be replaced. Any brand suggestions?
Buy this shoe: https://www.ctshirts.com/au/black-goodyear-welted-oxford-rub…
And get a shoe tree with it.
I can give you a 20% off code if you really do want to buy it. They make great quality shoes.
Oxfords aren't an alternative to a boot - they're look way out-of-place with jeans whereas boots rock. Need both styles. Oxford boots ok with jeans though.
Dude didn't ask for a boot. He asked for shoes for work. Boot is not professional at all unless your Barnaby J.
@smuggler: Agree for Lawyer/Finance/Execs… Oxfords just about mandatory, or at least darker, non-brogued or capped Derbys.
But for an educator - non-rugged looking Chelseas with thinner soles I wouldn't consider underdressing unless wearing a suit.
Don't buy CR, get shoes from ctshirts.
CT Chelseas at $249 look inferior - unlike some of their other shoes they don't mention sole stitching which typically means they're glued on.
I been wearing them for years. They're good quality.
Get the $300+ shoes if you want British made shoes.
@smuggler:
Yeah, my $300 ct brogues have lasted over 5 years so far with one resole. Built well and look great.
WTF - went for sizing today and are about to order..now its $100 more :( At least i'm ready for the waiting game.
Very impressed with the whole transaction. Received them today (interstate, super quick) and their sizing chart worked spot on for length and width. I even called up RM Williams to change the colour even before they received the order, as Qantas couldn't do it without cancelling the order, and the amended colour arrived.
Wow, received an email 2 days ago saying it was delayed to early October then DHL guy knocked on my door this morning and delivered them. Stoked! I'm in Adelaide so maybe they came straight from the factory perhaps
Hey guys first time posting, was going to get the comfort craftsman in chestnut but just realised I have enough credit card points to take $200 off the price at David Jones ($345) but they only have the dynamic flex
has anyone got the dynamic flex and what are your thoughts on it compared tp the comfort craftsman
Cheers
I tried briefly in store. Immediate difference was a fair bit of arch support and the heel of your foot seemed to sit taller. Also a little bit more flex and padding. I’ve started wearing orthotics and heel/arch support inserts for some shoes so decided to buy these to wear as is
Lots of arch support in Dynamic Flex. They kinda hurt my arch firstly, but now they're completely fine. Dynamic Flex have combined rubber and leather sole, so won't be as durable as comfort craftsman. In my experience, the Comfort Craftsman soles last a lot longer, if you get a size larger in the Comfort Craftsman and buy the inserts it's the same shoe IMO.
After trying in store I bought the dynamic flex in chestnut. Paid mostly in points. First RM’s shoe purchase, thanks!
How did you find the size difference between the flex and comfort? The store I went to didnt have any flex to try on but they said it's a little more snug
I found flex to be more snug. I had another comfort pair which used to fit fine. I ordered flex online in the same size but it didn't fit at all. It was too tight. In the end I removed the insoles from flex and now can wear them fine.
I contacted RM William's about the sizing and they insisted that the sizing is the same.
Is there any real benefit to the flex if you're a removing the insoles as they are the reason I was going to buy them? I might go the comfort instead as I know they fit
@r3volt: Unfortunately I didn't have the option to return so only way to make them fit was to remove insoles. I replaced thicker RM Williams insoles with some thin ones and now they fit fine.
My second pair is Comfort and I love it. If I was to buy another pair then I will go with Comfort again. I find comfort sole to be more longer lasting compared with Flex so I don't specifically see any special advantage of going with Flex.
@ozioziozi:
Thanks for your reply.I think I'll just go comfort and use a thin insole if I feel I need it
The Dynamic and Comfort definitely are a different fit for me. Comfort is a G where as Dynamic needs to be a H.
The dynamic flex is a different last compared with the comfort and classic craftsman, so it fits a tad more snug.
Also another thing to be aware of is that you can't resole to a leather or rubber sole in the future. The Comfort and Classic though you can resole from one to the other.
Got mine today which wasn't expected… I got an email saying that the shipment was delayed to 4th October.
When did you order?
Received mine just then, ordered the day the deal was posted
Looks like Qantas Store is getting a lot of these out earlier than they said (they said Oct 4th).
Ordered 2 pairs on Sept 4th and they are both on board Startrack for delivery today (11th Sept).where did you get the delivery details? I only see "processing" and expected delivery date 5th oct when i log in and check the order
Yesterday mine said expected delivery 4th Oct.
Today is shows it was despatched yesterday for delivery today.
I think Qantas Store are trying to push these out sooner than they say
Well, I received my shipment yesterday, except it wasn't the make, size, or colour I ordered.
Looks like something got lost in translation from Qantas' systems to RM's systems.
Received mine today!
Anyone from Sydney received their boots yet?
Yup. Two pairs
Received mine today! (newcastle)
When did you receive your shipping confirmation from Qantas?
Yesterday :) Sorry for the late reply
Ordered 04/09 @ 8:30pm… received shipping notification from Qantas 10/09… boots in hand today (11/09)
YAY~!!
Which size/colour/sole did you get? Heading to Europe for 6 weeks on Saturday and optimistic I might get them before then.
bog standard black 7.5 craftsman
Damn ordered the exact same on 4th at 4pm, guess it's just a lottery! Enjoy your boots!
Ohh hopefully I'll get mine soon. Ordered 5th at 515pm
My points finally came in, and the deal is over. Aw man.
got mine today, cant help but feel ive possibly got half size too big (11G)
Now isn't that a coincidence - I got mine last night and at 10.5G they're half a size too small.
If you have the Black Comfort Craftman, then PM me and we'll see if we can work a swap!dark tan :)
Oh well. I’ll try my luck in store
My anecdotal experience was that they were pretty reluctant. I tried 3 stores in total.
The first seemed willing but had no stock of my size;
The second wanted to charge me the difference to a full price shoe
The third said they would do it as a 'one off' but normally I'd have to go back to Qantas.FYI when I asked Qantas on the phone, they said that they'd accept changes for a different size, but you'd need to pay return postage (and obviously wait for the replacements to get sent out, which might take a while given the backlog.
As new as you can get. Manufactured 2 days after I ordered and delivered a week later.
How do you tell when it was manufactured?
Written on the box. “DOM”
other than baby powder, any other suggestions to stop my shoes squeaking? lol i've tried different socks etc and i'm squeaking throughout the office
the hard plastic on the stock insole makes the noise (for my pairs anyways)
replace the insoles - scholl gel ones from woolies/coles work well
or stick some thin fabric to the underside of the stock insoles
Just this for next time in case anyone doesn't av a qantas frequent flyer account, free sign up
https://www.qantaspoints.com/join-now?code=ANZ
Yes, the price has gone up now.