RM Williams Comfort Craftsman $444.20 Delivered (New Customer First Order Only) @ The Iconic

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There is a "limited time" 20% sale on a few RM Williams standard width craftsmans, namely Black Chocolate, Saddle & Tobacco Suede in mens.

This can be stacked with new Iconic customers HEYICONIC75 (use a burner) for an additional $75 off bringing it to $444.20.

Potential to stack with 20% Cashrewards (up to $20) but cannot confirm - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/861480

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Comments

  • Nillionaire on 14/08/2024 - 10:54

    Nice

  • awesomise on 14/08/2024 - 10:57
    +1

    UK 8 OOS, happens every time.

  • BargainsGrabber on 14/08/2024 - 10:58

    Surprised that they don’t do half a size increment - the chestnut variant has 8, 8.5 etc

    • flexb on 14/08/2024 - 11:03
      +6

      came here to post this…

    • itsfree on 14/08/2024 - 11:06
      +7

      Gemini summary:

      In this video, the speaker reviews a pair of RM Williams Comfort Craftsman boots, a popular Australian brand known for its high-quality leather boots.

      The speaker discusses the history of the RM Williams brand, including its founding in 1932 by a horseman named Philip Bowring, its rise to fame in the 1960s and 1970s, and its subsequent sale to a number of different companies.

      The speaker then focuses on the RM Williams Comfort Craftsman boots, which retail for $589. The speaker praises the quality of the leather used in the boots, but criticizes the overall construction of the boots, which they believe is not worth the price. The speaker also criticizes the use of fake leather in the insole of the boots, which they believe is a major flaw.

      Overall, the speaker is disappointed in the quality of the RM Williams Comfort Craftsman boots and believes that they are not worth the price.

      • Nillionaire on 14/08/2024 - 11:11
        +1

        And what boots in its price range does the speaker recommend then?

        • itsfree on 14/08/2024 - 11:13
          +3

          The reviewer doesn't explicitly recommend a specific boot in the same price range as the RM Williams Comfort Craftsman. However, they do suggest that if someone wants to stick with RM Williams, they should consider the more traditional version of the boot, which has a better build quality, including a real leather insole.

          Additionally, they imply that other boots with similar heritage construction, such as those made with thicker leather and better materials, would be more worth the price. Specifically, they mention Red Wing boots as an example of a brand that offers good quality boots at a lower price point ($300 to $350) compared to the $600 RM Williams boots.

          So, while they don't name a specific model, the recommendation leans towards either getting the traditional RM Williams boots and adding a quality insole or considering other reputable heritage boot brands like Red Wing, which offer better value for the money.

          https://chatgpt.com/share/6482d953-d227-4df7-bb22-87ed886012…

          • henno on 14/08/2024 - 11:21
            +3

            @itsfree: Red Wings are half this price again here in Australia, and not at all the same style of boot.

          • Grazz989 on 14/08/2024 - 11:35
            +2

            @itsfree: Far out chatgpt is getting good. Give it another year and you won't be able to tell whether it's human or not. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if within 2 years you'll be able to select a tone/speaking style, or upload some of your own writing and have it adopt your own unique style. Scary sh!t.

      • Circly on 14/08/2024 - 11:45
        +1

        How do you do this?

        • itsfree on 14/08/2024 - 11:54

          You can use Google's Gemini chatbot and just ask it to "Summarise <YT link>"

          But I prefer to use one of the YouTube GPTs from ChatGPT's "app store", as ChatGPT is much more capable than Gemini. This is the one I used in my second comment.

          • Circly on 14/08/2024 - 12:07
            +1

            @itsfree: Thank you. So cool!

          • Circly on 14/08/2024 - 12:12

            @itsfree: Just tried with a random CNN video in chat GPT.

            Summarise

            https://youtu.be/W1T_wvVnR_Q?si=QPjVHEJi66-0Vwdx

            It came back and said:

            I can't directly view or summarize the content from the YouTube link you provided. However, if you describe the video or provide key details, I'd be happy to help summarize or discuss its content!

            Is there anything I'm doing wrong?

            • itsfree on 14/08/2024 - 12:20

              @Circly: Hmm it worked for me – make sure you click "Always Allow" when it asks if it can communicate with "gpt.conceptiful.com"

    • Alzori on 14/08/2024 - 11:07
      +5

      I also watched this this morning and wondered how soon I would be posting the video on an OzBargain deal :D

    • Brakus on 14/08/2024 - 11:14
      +6

      fake leather insole for a $600 boot. No thanks.

    • eecan on 14/08/2024 - 11:16
      +2

      Do note that he is reviewing this as a AUD$900 (600 USD) boot instead of a AUD$450 one. The expectations would differ greatly if you were dropping almost a thousand dollars on a boot.

      • Brakus on 14/08/2024 - 11:26
        +2

        These retail for $650. Still bad for that price.

        • eecan on 14/08/2024 - 11:34
          +1

          RRP is pretty meaningless if they go on sale every few months for mid 400s. It's not like anyone here swears by the RRP for any other product.

          • Brakus on 14/08/2024 - 11:46
            +2

            @eecan: You're only thinking of people in Ozbargain who wait for sale. There is like 80% of people out there who probably buys them at RRP.

            • eecan on 14/08/2024 - 11:59
              +1

              @Brakus: True, like how there are plenty of people that buy Dominos pizzas without coupons too lol.

              • Chinese on 14/08/2024 - 12:05
                +1

                @eecan: Then there is the Tesla hardcore fans buying in and to find out that pricing further tanked a few weeks down the track.

              • Brakus on 14/08/2024 - 12:34
                +1

                @eecan: I've seen these a lot. people walk in and order over the counter.

        • bennybaubles on 14/08/2024 - 12:15
          +2

          The point of the video is to let people know how downhill RM Williams has gone compared to what they used to be. $450/$650/$1000 it doesn’t matter. Having a fake leather insole that isn’t removable is unacceptable. The boot is ruined once it wears out (which will happen a lot faster than real leather). Quite disappointing

          • eecan on 14/08/2024 - 12:36

            @bennybaubles: Is the fake leather insole present in the craftsman? The comfort craftsman line being reviewed in the video is not a 1:1 comparison as the whole point of the line is to swap out some of the leathers with synthetics.

            • bennybaubles on 14/08/2024 - 12:57
              +2

              @eecan: I just rang our R.M Williams and they said no, the comfort cushion isn’t in the craftsman It’s only in the comfort craftsman. I then said to her that it’s not going to last as long as real leather and she said you can get the shoes, resoled and the inner replaced. It would cost approximately $250 to do so. This is unacceptable. I told her that it’s disappointing, thanked her and hung up.

      • Ezekiel2320 on 14/08/2024 - 12:37
        +1

        So the cheaper one is going to be even waaaay shittier. Got it

      • Nedward on 14/08/2024 - 12:42

        Valid point but no way in hell I would pay $450 for these

    • Sidey on 14/08/2024 - 11:16
      +1

      Haha, I actually watched this video last night!

      I bought the exact same RMs a couple of months ago and was pretty satisfied with them—until I saw the video. I have to admit, they’re comfortable to walk in and the "cheap" inner foam gives some extra bounce.

      As for durability, I can't say much yet, but I do have another pair of RMs (the Randwick model) and both rear tabs ripped off within weeks. I owned a pair of RMs back in the mid-2000s, and the quality back then was definitely better than what I’m seeing now.

    • xuqi on 14/08/2024 - 11:49

      People should definitely take note of this before buying one…..

      • Chinese on 14/08/2024 - 12:06

        2 pairs of the same boot (10 years apart). Marginal difference in quality. Holding up well.

        • xuqi on 14/08/2024 - 13:57

          I have Craftman's from 2001, 2010 & 2017, they're all great.

          Rose Anvil had also received an RM boot a few years ago and liked the construction.
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLXflRQWhf4

          Their latest review of the comform craftsman was very negative though.

          • Chinese on 14/08/2024 - 14:18

            @xuqi: My most recent pair is now 12 months old. Definitely not too different from the pair (now used for gardening) from 10 years back.

  • tanksinatra on 14/08/2024 - 11:07
    +1

    Looks like this excludes the wider fit :/

    • itsfree on 14/08/2024 - 11:11

      When I was fitted up, they said I was a H width. But I was wearing thick socks that day. I am wondering whether I could get away with the regular width if I'm just wearing dress socks.

      • Brakus on 14/08/2024 - 11:26
        +2

        get fitted with dress socks. Might be difficult to return/exchange

  • Roady18 on 14/08/2024 - 11:08
    +3

    I am not sure if these are the same quality they had previously.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5QX2_5jvtY

  • itsfree on 14/08/2024 - 11:09

    I received an RM belt as a birthday gift, but it’s the wrong size. In the meantime, I managed to snag another one from The Iconic during their last big sale for ~$79 instead of $150.

    Unfortunately, the RM store won't refund me with cash or store credit unless it goes back to the original gift-giver (awkward!). Now I'm debating whether to just get another belt, wait the 90 days, and hope for one of their rare boot sales, or simply grab it from The Iconic today. 🤔

    • Magicmannn on 14/08/2024 - 11:19

      Have a conversation with the gift giver and let them know what you intend to do; it’s only awkward if you make it awkward

      • itsfree on 14/08/2024 - 11:20

        Fair point. They gave me the gift in June though 😅

        I'm in the last week to return it

        • Magicmannn on 14/08/2024 - 11:23
          +1

          Doesn’t hurt to ask, I’m sure they would be pretty understanding due to sizing

          • itsfree on 14/08/2024 - 13:23

            @Magicmannn: @BartholemewH Thanks for the advice guys - I returned it! Money went back to my friend's card and I just dropped them a message existing the situation

        • BartholemewH on 14/08/2024 - 13:21
          +1

          They'd rather you got use out of the gift, than leave the incorrect size in the wardrobe.

  • The Almighty Dollar on 14/08/2024 - 11:12
    +1

    Save some extra and get a proper English-made pair of boots. They know how to make them and take pride in their work.

    • Brakus on 14/08/2024 - 11:15

      can you recommend some brands?

      • The Almighty Dollar on 14/08/2024 - 11:20
        +3

        Crockett and Jones. I've had their Tetbury model for over ten years, worn 2-3 times a week on average, and I'm only now considering a resole. The uppers still look near new. Yes the retail here is $895, but if you're patient and look hard enough you can find them on sale from overseas closer to $600. Any model with a "dainite" rubber sole will last and the shoe designs are still perfect for dress or casual.
        The Tetbury is a chukka though. They obviously make Chelsea boots too like RMs, which should be able to be found for cheaper as the Tetbury has the Bond hype.
        I'd only go leather soles if you're wearing primarily in-office.
        Sizing is the same as RMs.

    • Nillionaire on 14/08/2024 - 11:15

      Like which brand or model?

  • jv on 14/08/2024 - 11:18
    -7

    Comfort Craftsman $444.20

    $25 at Big W

    $22.50 if you use your 10% off from Everyday rewards…

    • itsfree on 14/08/2024 - 11:20
      +4

      $0 from your neighbour's hard waste

    • AP7 on 14/08/2024 - 11:25
      +2

      $0 if you steal some from a construction site…

  • Overcomerak on 14/08/2024 - 11:31
    +1

    RM Williams Craftsman or Blundstone Heritage ?

  • Martyroz on 14/08/2024 - 11:32
    +1

    Glad I chose $150 mongrels. Absolutely love them.

  • Glenningvalley on 14/08/2024 - 11:33
    +2

    Just bought a pair of blundstone Hertiage - https://www.theiconic.com.au/blundstone-heritage-152-men-s-1…

    currently on sale - good reviews - feel very nice

    • hollykryten on 14/08/2024 - 12:44

      Pity that it only goes up to men's size 12.

      • Glenningvalley on 14/08/2024 - 13:49

        Check your size. Like RM's these run large. I normally wear a US 10.5/11 and run a 9 in these

  • first in line on 14/08/2024 - 11:33

    Is black chocolate the standard normal black colour?

    • andrew229 on 14/08/2024 - 12:13
      +1

      its a slightly more matt finish black

    • hollykryten on 14/08/2024 - 12:35

      To me it looks more like black licorice colour but it may be just what it looks like on my computer monitor. The leather is dark black with a texture.

  • Gamer Dad Reviews on 14/08/2024 - 12:55
    +1

    No one should be buying boots off that green energy scam merchant Twiggy when based Gina has a competing boot company that provides a better quality product at a lower price - https://rossiboots.com.au/products/503-kidman-boot-black-bla…

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