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Rivers Goodyear Welt Leather Boots - $59 @ Rivers

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aussietivoman on 21/06/2019 - 00:28 rivers.com.au (5732 clicks)
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Update: Only Black, Sizes 8-9-10 are available

I was looking for a pair of mens boots for work and/or casual wear.

I saw these at Rivers. They were tagged $129.95, but on sale for $59.
Web site says they are normally $99.

Have received several compliments for their appearance.

Very comfy. Well worth the $59

Rated an average of 4.7 out of five by 17 reviewers (higher rating for same boot in different colour)

3 colours available, all the same price.

Rivers have another comparable boot they call the Australian Standard Work Boot for the same price
https://www.rivers.com.au/shop/australian-standard-work-boot…

The two are chalk and cheese, these Goodyear welts look and feel much better IMHO…
Note however they probably dont pass all the safety standards for an Australian work boot!

The Goodyear welt boots have a reinforced toe but not sure its a steel cap toe…

What is a Goodyear welt?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9xSnu69Qtg

Credit ALTOMIC:

Shipping is $8.80

or free instore collect & collect.

Use code WELCOMEDA to get $10 off

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  • terahammer on 21/06/2019 - 06:23
    +2

    Bought one from the last deal. Quite impressed with the product so far. Had some mentions people thought they were Blundstones with a fashion statement.

    • jv on 21/06/2019 - 09:54
      +14

      Bought one from the last deal.

      Awesome… Now you can get the other one…

      • realist123 on 21/06/2019 - 12:37
        +1

        hop to it

      • nikoris on 21/06/2019 - 12:38
        +2

        Can you stop the bolds in every comment?

        • jv on 21/06/2019 - 12:56
          +6

          Says the CAPS man….

          • nikoris on 21/06/2019 - 15:24
            +1

            @jv: I put caps one time to put emphasis, yes.
            I didn't do it on every comment though

            • jv on 21/06/2019 - 15:37
              +3

              @nikoris:

              I didn't do it on every comment though

              that's not very bold of you…

              • nikoris on 21/06/2019 - 16:10

                @jv: Internet would be a better place without puns.

                • jv on 21/06/2019 - 17:48

                  @nikoris: We don’t discriminate here.

        • theHMASfriendship on 21/06/2019 - 14:04

          Why?

  • SnoozeAndLose on 21/06/2019 - 06:36

    Shipping?

    • macrocephalic on 21/06/2019 - 09:18

      Free shipping on orders over $80. Probably worth filling the cart up with something else to get it.

  • Sirah28 on 21/06/2019 - 06:39
    +1

    I tried these but they rubbed heavily against my bottom heel. To the point of aching pain and blistets. Anyone else had this problem?

    • xyron on 21/06/2019 - 09:26

      I had this too, wearing mine now - put some wool insoles in and just bore the pain while i wore them in - theyre fine now.

    • macrocephalic on 21/06/2019 - 09:29

      Not with these boots. I do recommend replacing the insole, but I recommend that for pretty much all shoes.

    • AMLagonda on 21/06/2019 - 11:25

      you have to wear them in.

    • Fappy Bunny on 21/06/2019 - 11:31

      Yes ! I have this problem, not only it's heavily rubbing against my bottom heel but the base layer is coming off and green coloured material is coming off sticking on to my socks. Perhaps it is cause I got one size bigger than what I should've gotten.

  • altomic on 21/06/2019 - 07:15
    +20

    shipping is $8.80

    or free instore collect & collect.

    use code WELCOMEDA to get $10 off

    • Dimatoid on 21/06/2019 - 09:17

      Thanks for the code!

    • sween64 on 21/06/2019 - 13:46

      Does the email have something to use in store?

    • Ignig on 21/06/2019 - 15:21

      Nice one thanks!

  • xenway on 21/06/2019 - 07:59

    size is AU or US?

    • macrocephalic on 21/06/2019 - 09:31

      Pretty sure it's US. I'm a US10.5, and halve multiple pairs of rivers boots in size 11. They are the correct size with new insoles.

      • Vert93 on 21/06/2019 - 10:09
        -1

        Should really be stated on the website..
        I'm a US12 and ordered the 11's assuming it's AU sizing as it's an Australian store.

        • irecu on 21/06/2019 - 10:20

          I ordered assuming AU sizing too based on the AU store, sizing setup and FAQ

          Couple of comments about size in the previous threads which could be useful
          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/433989
          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/440242

          • macrocephalic on 21/06/2019 - 11:21

            @irecu: I could be wrong. TBH I couldn't find the size on my goodyear welted boots (tag is beyond faded) but I have recently purchased other rivers shoes.

          • irecu on 25/06/2019 - 23:17

            @irecu: I ended up getting a 9 but it runs big and I will have to return… some things are just hit and miss I guess

      • GregMonarch on 21/06/2019 - 12:41

        Well that would explain why their shoes never fit me. I try an 8 - nope; try a 9, nope; 10 - nope… So I think, "Just ridiculous, how can they be such a poor fit that I'm 3 sizes larger than my foot but STILL can't even get my foot in!?" So I give up and walk out every time.

  • corepda on 21/06/2019 - 08:13

    The order is failing.

  • w1nthrophy on 21/06/2019 - 08:20
    -1

    Waterproof?

  • bargainist on 21/06/2019 - 11:08

    Not $400 so can't be instagram worthy.

  • Tatagal on 21/06/2019 - 11:24

    How is the goodyear welt boot compare to their chelsea boot? The price is the same but from the photo, it seems like chelsea boot looks more like a formal working shoe than goodyear welt.

    https://www.rivers.com.au/shop/goodyear-welt-boot/p/4299MBOO…

    https://www.rivers.com.au/shop/chelsea-boot/p/104637_BLACK_1…

    • altomic on 21/06/2019 - 11:40
      +2

      I bought a pair of those chelsea boots 6 weeks ago to wear to the office. - paid $35 C&C.

      nice boots.

      the goodyear boots are a chunky work boot. the chelsea more of a "dress" boot

      I bought size 11. i take US size 11, Aus size 11. UK size 10

    • jaypee06 on 21/06/2019 - 12:04
      +1

      Got the Chelsea boots maybe 9 months ago for like $40. Nice and comfy and cheap. Wear em everyday to the office. I haven't really taken care of them though and theres a scuff mark developing on the outside edge of one shoe. Pretty quick to wear in so there was no discomfort at all.

      • crosx44 on 21/06/2019 - 13:45

        Are the soles/heels made out of rubber/wood or a mixture for the chelsea boots? Quite curious as my other pair of chelsea boots's heel area is made out of wood which is not as comfortable and makes my footsteps rather loud. TIA

        • macrocephalic on 21/06/2019 - 16:50

          I just bought a pair of the Chelseas and the sole is definitely rubber. It has some fake wood aesthetic on it, but that too is made of rubber.

    • Deadalready on 21/06/2019 - 15:22

      Formal Boots tend to have a thinner sole BUT all boots are considered casual or on the lowest end of formal.

    • jikijiki on 21/06/2019 - 15:59

      Don't have these myself but would be cautious about buyuing the Chelsea boots if you're looking for welted shoes. The Chelseas don't seem to be advertising it in the description so I'm guessing the stitching is rubber made to look like stitching (yes, it's a thing).

      • macrocephalic on 21/06/2019 - 16:51

        I'm wearing a pair of the cheleas now. The stitching is definitely thread stitching, however I don't know whether it's structural or decorative.

  • Nitrous on 21/06/2019 - 12:43

    Anyone know if these are a wide fit (2E)? No info on the site, so assume it’s a regular width (D).

    • sween64 on 21/06/2019 - 14:16

      I have a wide foot. I tried on the 8s, usually a 41 and they were too big. I think they would fit a wide foot well.

    • macrocephalic on 21/06/2019 - 16:52

      Yeah, the goodyear welted ones are reasonably wide. The chelseas are not wide.

  • visionistnz on 21/06/2019 - 13:03

    Are these boots water-proof?

  • epicfacepalm on 21/06/2019 - 13:05

    Has anyone got them resolved? And would they look reasonable as office attire with a sleeker sole?

    • macrocephalic on 21/06/2019 - 13:27

      If you want something for the office I would suggest one of the chelsea boot range. These are more like work boots (minus the steel toe).

      • aussietivoman on 21/06/2019 - 15:22

        I agree. If you look at the photos the Goodyear Welt are like a work boot in thickness, whereas the Chelsea has a sole like a normal dress shoe.

        For everyday in the office I'd look at the Chelsea. For casual Friday the Goodyear Welt is fine.

    • xyron on 21/06/2019 - 14:35

      I'm wearing mine now with green jeans, admittedly it's casual Friday though.

      I'm waiting for their leather chelsea boots to go back under $50 and i'll bite with a $10 "new user" voucher.

  • sween64 on 21/06/2019 - 14:16

    Heaps of size options in store. Just not the 7s, I’m after.

  • HCBargain on 21/06/2019 - 14:55
    +1

    I went in store and tried on both the Chelsea and these ones.

    Sizing was a little different - I needed a 13 in the Chelsea but was ok with the 12 in the Goodyear Welt. 13 was too big.

    Comfort was the main thing for me: the Chelsea were to thin in the soles and I didn't find them comfortable. I am currently used to wearing the Hush Puppies Chelsea (again, size 13) which were far more comfortable. The Goodyear Welt felt good, and although not as formal in style I reckon they are good enough for work with casual trousers. I don't wear a suit and these would not be any good with suit trousers.

    Hope that helps.

  • Ignig on 21/06/2019 - 15:19

    Thanks, grabbed a pair of the black ones. Should be better than wearing sneakers while working on the car/garden

  • firepowered on 21/06/2019 - 15:46

    much better value for money vs the RM Williams that was on the front page yesturday

    • macrocephalic on 21/06/2019 - 16:53

      They're not really comparable products. These are elastic sided work boots, RM Williams are fancy boots for cashed up people.

      • xyron on 21/06/2019 - 17:04
        +1

        Nothing screams upward mobility like a pair of $500 work boots.

        • altomic on 21/06/2019 - 17:07
          +1

          High yield investment boots

  • sween64 on 21/06/2019 - 17:00
    +1

    Grabbed a pair in store. They had light scuffing and some fading so the store reduced the price by a further $10. A quick polish will make them new again.

  • sween64 on 21/06/2019 - 17:45

    Definitely not sold out in store even if it is online.

  • GregMonarch on 21/06/2019 - 18:26
    +2

    Went to a store to try these on. Size 8: Back of heel felt like it was jammed into pinched triangle, really tight about halfway along across the top of my foot, ok elsewhere, but my toes were already 1.5 inches from the front of the shoe. Size 9 was floppy and toes 3" from front of shoe.

    I don't know why I keep going into Rivers, because I haven't got anything usable there since I bought the only real leather belt in the store years ago when they first opened. Bought a shirt there recently marked down and 3 or 4 buttons constantly fall out of the buttonhole. Same thing for 1 or 2 buttons on a second completely different shirt (forget now because I don't wear them for this very reason until I can 'doctor' the buttonholes somehow).

    • aussietivoman on 22/06/2019 - 22:30

      I am glad Rivers exist.

      For mine Rivers offer mixed quality garments and shoes at reasonably good prices. I never pay full price as I know they will always have a sale with at least 20% off within a few weeks.

      Some of the quality is lacking in some garments, but in some its great. Thats true for most stores.

      In particular the jackets and shoes I have bought have generally been very good quality for the price charged.

      Also if I have had a quality issue with a garment (twice in the last 4 years) I have found they refund or replace with no hassle in store.

      If Rivers didnt exist, it would reduce competition in a already small market.

      There are not a lot of places selling reasonably priced menswear. Myers and David Jones prices are sky high and they dont cater much for anybody larger than XL.

      Target's range is limited and sizes are too. Big W's range is worse than Target's.

      I find Hallensteins to be rubbish.

      Lowes are OK but range is limited and they dont sell many shoes.

      Most of the the specialty mens clothing stores are way overpriced.

      Online is always an option, but I do like to try on clothes and shoes before buying and Rivers do have quite a lot of stores.

      I am curious where you buy most of your mens clothing, maybe I am missing a good store?

      • GregMonarch on 23/06/2019 - 01:50
        +1

        The thing is, we're so used to rubbish, we now think stuff like Rivers is good. People in their 20s have probably never seen decent clothing - and I mean even from expensive stores. We used to be able to get good quality, heavy 100% cotton shirts and trousers from Kmart, BigW, Lowes… it was a rare thing to find a white shirt that you could see a man's chest hair through - it was only seen with really cheap polyester business shirts. Even business shirts from David Jones, Grace Bros now… pfft - so thin you have to get dark shades - navy, purple, black - to not show skin.

        Years ago $30 Dunlop K26 joggers from BigW were better quality than today's $300+ junk in Athlete's foot. They're now made in China, the materials used are AWFUL, the fit has completely changed like they measured the sizes from people suffering from malnutrition.

        Where do I buy clothes? Usually I don't, LOL. Sometimes I find old quality clothes in op shops. e.g. Several years ago I found a shirt made from hemp. It is so thick it must be close to 900g, but in summer it's the coolest cotton shirt I own.

        If I do manage to find something good I'll buy several, then only wear them when leaving the house. At home I'm wearing t-shirts bought about a decade ago, full of holes, with badly frayed edges and the necks tearing away - to keep the rarely-found better clothing viable as long as possible.

        When I was in Rivers yesterday, just a common long sleeve 'houso' flannel shirt was $60 or $70! I struggle to find leather belts anywhere, and if you do they cost a weeks income… It's depressing. I'm seriously thinking about learning to sew my own clothes, although the last time I was in Spotlight a few years ago, even fabric was like clothes today - thin, see-through, no weight to 100% cotton, etc. [Sigh.]

  • relentless on 27/06/2019 - 23:05

    Thanks OP. Purchased a pair of chestnut colour from Gosnells, WA. They had more in stock.

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