Role Club Thread

[caffed]

can’t wait to get these back from RC

as well as RC engineers and Underdogs by end of this year ?‍?
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That’s some dog there ?

 

[NautOfEarth]

Can confirm that half up-front is required now. Was looking to have some essex engineers made.

Interestingly, the wait is "only" until August 2022. The Underdogs that I put in for earlier this year aren't due til Oct. 2023. Are there different lists for different boot models?

 

[Mghart]

Can confirm that half up-front is required now. Was looking to have some essex engineers made.

Interestingly, the wait is "only" until August 2022. The Underdogs that I put in for earlier this year aren't due til Oct. 2023. Are there different lists for different boot models?

I’d be curious to know as well, but it seems odd unless he makes certain models in small batches. My engineers should be this time next year and that deposit was done in 2020. My underdogs deposit was made in fall 2019, supposed to be done March 21, and still no word as to when they’ll be complete other than “soon”.

 

[lol_12345]

Can confirm that half up-front is required now. Was looking to have some essex engineers made.

Interestingly, the wait is "only" until August 2022. The Underdogs that I put in for earlier this year aren't due til Oct. 2023. Are there different lists for different boot models?

yeah seems a bit odd. when i placed my order for some underdogs a couple months ago, he told me august 2023 if i put the full amount down now but jan 2024 if i choose to put only half down. curious to know if your quoted estimate for oct 2023 was for the full amount?

 

[NautOfEarth]

yeah seems a bit odd. when i placed my order for some underdogs a couple months ago, he told me august 2023 if i put the full amount down now but jan 2024 if i choose to put only half down. curious to know if your quoted estimate for oct 2023 was for the full amount?

He gave me the estimate before I put anything down but I've only put down the deposit.

 

[caffed]

Can confirm that half up-front is required now. Was looking to have some essex engineers made.

Interestingly, the wait is "only" until August 2022. The Underdogs that I put in for earlier this year aren't due til Oct. 2023. Are there different lists for different boot models?

He might be batching them up and have one group planned for that timeframe. I have seen pics on his IG doing that.

 

[caffed]

yeah seems a bit odd. when i placed my order for some underdogs a couple months ago, he told me august 2023 if i put the full amount down now but jan 2024 if i choose to put only half down. curious to know if your quoted estimate for oct 2023 was for the full amount?

I feel like difference between 2 to 2.5 years would hardly be noticeable. To me, that’s not much of an incentive. I mean after a couple months I forgot about my lace to toes 2 order ?

 

[lol_12345]

I feel like difference between 2 to 2.5 years would hardly be noticeable. To me, that’s not much of an incentive. I mean after a couple months I forgot about my lace to toes 2 order ?

haha that is very true

 

[Calvin as in CALVIN]

My Flat Head engineers are done ??

 

[CercleRouge]

Any updates from RC boot owners?

 

[Fear and Loathing]

I dunno. If people wanna wait 6 months for a resole or X amount of years for a new pair of boots, more power to them. Whatever makes you happy, I say.

That said, the boots don’t look superior to my eye than some other similarly-priced options that can be had far quicker and with a lot less hassle… and I’ve heard statements to that effect from storied makers who I respect.

To put it plainly, I think Brian is hype.

Now, to be clear, that doesn’t detract from his talent and product, nor does he stand alone in that respect… this whole industry is mired in hype. Absolutely inundated with hype. Gagging on hype. Every trending maker, every limited release… rinse and repeat. So I guess it boils down to basic cost/benefit analysis… just how much hype and resultant hassle are you prepared to stomach for a particular pair of boots?

Clearly, many can stomach the bucketfuls of hype-hassle required to own a pair of Role Clubs or have Brian resole a pair of boots. For me, it’s a few gallons beyond my limit. But again, absolutely no disrespect to those who lean the other way. They are definitely beautiful boots.

 

[lol_12345]

My turn on the waitlist if finally coming up soon. Anyone know what leather options Brian offers at this point? (I know there are some listed on his site but dunno how up to date it is)

 

[Mghart]

Any updates from RC boot owners?

I just recently received my underdogs last month. They were almost a year late based off the original quoted time. I recently was corresponding with him about my second order which are engineers and I confirmed the details with him. They're supposed to be delivered this summer, but I won't hold my breath. It'd be a nice surprise if they showed up on time, or not nearly as late.

I dunno. If people wanna wait 6 months for a resole or X amount of years for a new pair of boots, more power to them. Whatever makes you happy, I say.

That said, the boots don’t look superior to my eye than some other similarly-priced options that can be had far quicker and with a lot less hassle… and I’ve heard statements to that effect from storied makers who I respect.

To put it plainly, I think Brian is hype.

Now, to be clear, that doesn’t detract from his talent and product, nor does he stand alone in that respect… this whole industry is mired in hype. Absolutely inundated with hype. Gagging on hype. Every trending maker, every limited release… rinse and repeat. So I guess it boils down to basic cost/benefit analysis… just how much hype and resultant hassle are you prepared to stomach for a particular pair of boots?

Clearly, many can stomach the bucketfuls of hype-hassle required to own a pair of Role Clubs or have Brian resole a pair of boots. For me, it’s a few gallons beyond my limit. But again, absolutely no disrespect to those who lean the other way. They are definitely beautiful boots.

I largely agree with you, and if I hadn't made my deposits a few years ago I wouldn't bother getting on his list now. I'm not sure I agree about hype cause if anything its other people hyping him from what I've seen. He's still just one guy making boots by himself. Lots of smaller brands, wether from Japan, Indonesia,etc have all been getting more and more hype cause of IG denim and heritage bros/influencers shilling everything. I just avoid any of that kind of fodder altogether. My White Klouds are still the best made boots I have and are far superior to anything else I own. Just way more difficult to get with an equally long wait.

The only real advantage I'd say with Brian is getting fit by him as the fit on my boots is very very good versus something RTW. I agree though, theres a lot of amazing footwear that is more readily available provided you can get the right fit. All that said, I consider myself a collector and Role Clubs were simply just pairs I wanted to add and didn't mind waiting for.

 

[vettemike]

I just received a quote from Brian. The RC-M42 boots are now $1780 with a required deposit of $1000. Re-soles start at $240

 

[smartbrother]

I just received a quote from Brian. The RC-M42 boots are now $1780 with a required deposit of $1000. Re-soles start at $240

*insert clever saying about supply, demand, and charging what the market will bear*