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R.M. Williams Dynamic Flex Craftsman $399 (RRP $595) Delivered @ David Jones

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R.M. Williams Dynamic Flex Craftsman $399 (RRP $595) Delivered @ David Jones
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save50 on 07/10/2022 - 13:25 davidjones.com (7401 clicks)
Last edited 07/10/2022 - 13:44 by 1 other user

Product Details
With the same look as our best selling Craftsman Boot including the single-piece yearling leather upper, chisel toe and flat heel, the Dynamic Flex is characterised by its combination leather and rubber sole, providing added flexibility and softness underfoot. A removable supportive insole allows room for orthotic inserts.

Chisel square toe

Flat heel

Yearling leather

Sewn welt non-slip sole

Supportive Dynamic Flex Comfort insole

Removable insole

Double branded tugs

Elastic sided boots

Crafted from one piece of leather

Made in Australia

Fashion & Apparel Boots Footwear Instagrampost R. M. Williams

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  • Johnny L on 07/10/2022 - 13:28
    +2

    Only g fits of certain sizes btw

    • brotherfranciz on 07/10/2022 - 13:33
      +16

      FYI:

      F - Narrow
      G - Regular
      H - Wide

  • Daves88 on 07/10/2022 - 13:38
    +2

    Never any F's available

    • Top G on 07/10/2022 - 13:42
      +8

      F

      • Carrian on 07/10/2022 - 13:43
        +7

        in the chat

    • thewiseone on 07/10/2022 - 13:44
      +1

      The dynamic flex doesn't come in F fit. You can buy one and take it into an RM williams store and they will exchange it for you.

      • fullspend on 07/10/2022 - 13:47
        +1

        Does that mean you could buy any of these and then take it to a RMW store and exchange it for the size you actually need?

        • Daves88 on 07/10/2022 - 13:51
          +1

          Curious about this too?

        • thewiseone on 07/10/2022 - 13:53
          +1

          Yes and yes, I confirmed with them over the phone as I am after a standard comfort craftsman in an F fit and they said you can exchange there as long as they have it in stock.

          • chickenchipsgravy on 07/10/2022 - 13:59
            +5

            @thewiseone: I believe its been reported on OzB they've cracked down on this given Iconic and other online retailers have been heavily discounting and having riff-raff turning up in-store for change of mind / sizing etc.

            • DiGiT02 on 10/10/2022 - 22:04

              @chickenchipsgravy: What's the view on exchanging if purchased from David Jones?

              I managed to get a pair today but not sure of the size and definitely want the chestnut colour

              Do you just call customer care to see if they will do the exchange?

          • smeng on 07/10/2022 - 14:00

            @thewiseone: can you change the colour as well lol if say i wanted black

    • Stingy Student on 07/10/2022 - 14:28

      yeah David Jones never gives an F

    • whitlam on 07/10/2022 - 15:51
      +3

      No Fs to give

  • [Deactivated] on 07/10/2022 - 13:59
    +1

    Chisel square toe

    Not to be confused with camel toe

    • ChickenDinner123 on 07/10/2022 - 14:03

      Or the Moose Knuckle.

      • [Deactivated] on 07/10/2022 - 14:25

        Moose Knuckle

        Oh hell no.

    • Royale with cheese on 07/10/2022 - 17:37

      I almost bought it

  • tomleonhart on 07/10/2022 - 14:07
    +1

    If you’re heading oversea, TRS makes this a great deal.

    • Stingy Student on 07/10/2022 - 14:35

      How does this work? 10% GST back?

      • tomleonhart on 07/10/2022 - 14:56

        Yeah $36 back.

        • x x on 07/10/2022 - 15:23
          -3

          Only if you're a foreign tourist leaving Australia to go back home to live

          • tomleonhart on 07/10/2022 - 15:24
            +1

            @x x: no it doesn't.

            Quote from TRS website.

            "International travellers (including Australians) might be able to claim a GST (Goods and Services Tax) and WET (Wine Equalisation Tax) refund for some goods bought in Australia that you then take out of the country with you on a plane or ship."

            • bthaddad on 07/10/2022 - 15:33
              +2

              @tomleonhart: This is correct but you need to declare the goods on your way back into the country and the total value is capped at $900.

    • aerona on 07/10/2022 - 15:19
      +1

      I thought Trs for permanently taking the item out of the country. This would be cheating if you brought it back

      • tomleonhart on 07/10/2022 - 15:23

        It's only cheating if you come back with other goods worth more than $900.

  • shoppe on 07/10/2022 - 14:10
    +1

    These fit like a glove.

    • seamonkey on 07/10/2022 - 14:19
      +25

      Not true. These boots aren't comfortable on my hands.

    • lunchbox99 on 07/10/2022 - 14:19
      +8

      A glove would be a terrible fit on your foot. I would suggest they fit like a shoe.

    • Royale with cheese on 07/10/2022 - 17:39

      As they say, no glove, no love. Hope it fits nicely and you get all the love

  • GangstaKangaroo on 07/10/2022 - 14:16

    Is there any other colour available?

    • tomleonhart on 07/10/2022 - 14:19
      +1

      I looked. They’re available at full price 😅😂

  • pn94 on 07/10/2022 - 14:20

    Has anyone found a vegan leather alternative to RM style Chelsea boots?

    • Stingy Student on 07/10/2022 - 14:32
      +1

      I think Blundstone might makes some chelsea boots in vegan leather. Out of curiosity, for what reasons are you seeking a vegan version?

      • Canberralad92 on 07/10/2022 - 14:35
        +2

        Yeah my missus wears vegan docs, I always question what is the point when the cows already dead, do you want them to just chuck the leather in the bin? She also complains that the vegan pleather isn't malleable and hurts her feet. Price of being a vegan I spose.

        • Stingy Student on 07/10/2022 - 14:38

          Yeah, I was going to mention that all leather is basically a by-product of the meat industry. I guess if she wants nothing to do with it then fair enough. Closest thing I could find from a quick google search: https://www.blundstone.com.au/womens-boots/womens-vegan-boot…

          • pn94 on 07/10/2022 - 14:59

            @Stingy Student: The Blundstones are an eyesore unfortunately, I am after something that’s more dress shoe-esque.

            Also on the by-product comment, >10% of the value of a cow is derived from its hide. Plus calves being raised solely for their hide is morally reprehensible in my eyes and a bit hard to contribute to.

            Views are my own and I know people like to make themselves feel better by saying “well the cows already dead….”

            • Stingy Student on 07/10/2022 - 15:50
              +2

              @pn94: @pn94 thanks for your views, always nice to hear a different opinion.

              I could be wrong, but I would imagine very few calves are raised solely for their hide as it would be too expensive. As you indicated, if the hide is ~10% of the cost of an animal, then you're looking at 10x leather cost if solely using the hide. If the rest of the animal goes to waste, then I would agree that this is reprehensible.

              A separate point that I'd be interested to hear your opinion on is that most people buying RMs should expect a decade of regular use out of them with proper care. Does the longevity of the product soften any of the environemntal and/or ethical considerations in your mind?

              • pn94 on 07/10/2022 - 16:29
                +1

                @Stingy Student: I own a pair of RM’s I purchased 4 years ago, can’t fault them they are great shoes and have held up better than any other shoe I’ve owned.

                I misspoke, I agree calves are not raised solely for their hide but a greater degree of their worth is tied into the value of their hide.

                Only from a personal ethics perspective I’m trying to reduce my consumption of animal products whether it be food or clothing.

                • Stingy Student on 07/10/2022 - 16:49
                  +1

                  @pn94: @pn94 yeah that makes sense. Also good on you (not trying to be sarcastic) on reducing your consumption of animal products.

                  The only other option that I could think of is whether some Indonesian made to order (MTO) brands stock vegan leather. Check out Benzein Shoes on instagram - they make some nice MTO chelsea boots that will probably cost you similar to RMW.

          • Never pay retail on 07/10/2022 - 16:53
            +2

            @Stingy Student: This is really nit-picky, but technical leather is a co-product rather than a by-product, which happens once a by-product become a "significant" percentage of the total value of the animal. Although in most cases, it's not directly killing cows, it is still financially supporting the industry that's profiting from their meat/milk.

            In saying that, I'm a vegan and am very torn about buying leather (specifically products that require comfort and durability). From an environmental perspective, I'd much rather buy something that lasts a long time and is repairable, and RMs tick that box. On the other hand, it feels ethically wrong to me to be wearing animal skins.

            In a similar like of thinking, I was deciding between a synthetic vs down backpacking quilt and ended up going with the down because the lifespan of synthetic material doesn't even compare, and I'd be throwing a bunch of plastic in landfill in a few years time.

            • Stingy Student on 07/10/2022 - 17:03
              +1

              @Never pay retail: @Never pay retail good point on leather technically being a co-product - that makes sense.

              I also like your point on weighing up the environmental vs ethical considerations of animal products.

              • jayzzzzz on 08/10/2022 - 10:18
                +1

                @Stingy Student: came in for the banter, but end up learning something new from a very well mannered discussion between two adults (assumption).

                what a breath of fresh air.

    • save50 on 07/10/2022 - 14:38

      If I found some in the future, I will post it here.

  • abs898 on 07/10/2022 - 14:20
    +1

    Cheers OP

  • tensionday on 07/10/2022 - 14:38

    Nothing available (cant add to cart)

  • AssociatedBargain Slut @ David Jones on 07/10/2022 - 14:40

    I hate dynamic flex and wouldn't buy them again personally, however, at this price they are worth a crack.

    • rooboy316 on 07/10/2022 - 14:42

      Curious to know why? I assumed these are more comfortable than the standard Craftsman because of the rubber soles.

      • AssociatedBargain Slut @ David Jones on 07/10/2022 - 14:54
        +8

        yes and no, the innersole and the hybrid outsole is pretty decent comfort-wise and certainly much more comfortable than my leather sole boots. However, they aren't really any more comfortable than the comfort craftsmen (rubber sole) and they are significantly less durable and you've got to be more careful in the wet.

        If they're all the same price I would buy the comfort craftsmen nine times out of ten.

        • Jimothy Wongingtons on 07/10/2022 - 16:49
          -1

          Thanks mate, looks like I dodged a bullet - will wait for a deal on the CC's

        • xordis on 07/10/2022 - 21:21

          Yeah I agree. I tried both Dynamic Flex and Comfort, and the Comfort is so much better.
          The Dynamic Flex just feels really weird. I think you can change the inners, but the comforts just felt right for me. each to there own. Try on a pair before you spend the money.

        • Salty Pretzel on 11/10/2022 - 18:06

          What makes the dynamic Flex significantly less durable than comfort craftsmen?

          • AssociatedBargain Slut @ David Jones on 11/10/2022 - 19:27
            +2

            @Salty Pretzel: Water can get trapped between the rubber and leather sole which can generally cause issues & I've personally split a pair of my dynamic flex soled boots in half (I don't suggest that this would necessarily be the average persons experience). I love the leather leather soled RM's but it just isn't practical in the wet at all compared to rubber, they are slippery as all (profanity) on any tiled surface and realistically you need to give them more care and conditioning. I've also got a pair of stockman's with brass nailed leather soles, which I'm not sure RM's still offer this sole option and are the least comfortable of all my boots.

            Again, for $400 I wouldn't be too picky I guess (given the current retail prices), however, if they are all the same price my strong recommendation is to stick to the rubber soled variant (comfort craftsmen).

            tl;dr - if you've only got the money for one pair, I'd suggest that pair has rubber soles to get the most versatile and longest lasting option.

            • Salty Pretzel on 11/10/2022 - 21:29

              @Bargain Slut: Thank you for your reply.

              You've made me think about returning the pair I ordered and to wait for a deal on the comfort craftsmen. But who knows if they will go down to $400.

              • AssociatedBargain Slut @ David Jones on 11/10/2022 - 21:45
                +1

                @Salty Pretzel: For $400, if they fit you properly, I'd suggest sticking to the ones you have.

                The dynamic flex are not a bad boot, just not as good as the comfort in my opinion. There's probably people out there that will swear black and blue that I don't know what I'm talking about, as with all things YMMV.

      • Stingy Student on 07/10/2022 - 14:57
        +1

        I've only have a pair of the comfort craftsmans (so take my opinion with a grain of salt), but from what I've read in forums it's kind of a trade off between squish, traction, and greater outsole longevity with rubber soles, compared to leather which is more flexible, breathable and after breakin will mold to an individuals foot better. I'm pretty sure comfort craftsman is the most popular choice in part because of the rubber outsole and poron layer (squishy bit) in the midsole. Dynamic flex fall somewhere in the middle ground being a combination outsole, but their main attraction is removable innersole so that people with orthoddics can wear them.

      • ghoulie1 on 07/10/2022 - 16:06
        +1

        Mine have a horrible squeak every time I step in them. Drives me mad.

        • Stingy Student on 07/10/2022 - 16:13

          Try some good quality wool socks (e.g. humphrey law or RM which pretty sure is unbranded Humphrey Law anyway) - solves the issue for me compared to cheap cotton socks. Also might go away after break in. Other option I've heard is a little talcum powder - though never tried myself.

        • papagoose on 07/10/2022 - 16:46
          +1

          Mine were fine, then after I had them re-heeled one of them started squeaking, then after they were next re-heeled it was fine again

          • Stingy Student on 07/10/2022 - 16:53

            @papagoose: Hmm sometimes leather stacked on leather squeaks. @papagoose are your boots leather soled? Pretty sure RMW but some thin cardboard like material between the leather heelstack and leather sole to stop it squeaking - wondering if that might have been the issue after resole.

            • papagoose on 07/10/2022 - 19:18

              @Stingy Student: @Stingy Student I have a dynamic flex craftsman so it’s rubber on the heel stack

        • pipboy on 07/10/2022 - 20:57
          +2

          I had horrible squeaking too with a pair I bought online. In my case it was because even though they felt comfortable, they were actually the wrong size and too big for my feet.

          I got sized up in store and bought a new pair which has no squeaking at all

        • thankyou on 07/10/2022 - 21:39
          +2

          Might be a loose shank. Bring it into the store to send for a warranty assessment. I got a free resole because of the squeak.

  • custom on 07/10/2022 - 15:01

    Anyone have a screenshot/photo of the lower price?

  • DiGiT02 on 07/10/2022 - 15:01

    Looks like this deal is gone… back to $649

    • bongo007 on 07/10/2022 - 15:05

      Must be a different boot. This one said $595 originally.

      • Anthropomorphised on 09/10/2022 - 12:09

        Not quite, RM increased their RRP as of 4 July. These were probably the last of DJ’s batch that they purchased at the lower price before it went up

  • pharkurnell on 07/10/2022 - 15:27

    oh bother I missed it.

    • bongo007 on 07/10/2022 - 15:29

      Same, but I'm also stuck with $400 DJs gift cards now :(

      • JJCS on 07/10/2022 - 15:39
        +1

        10G is still in stock.

  • JJCS on 07/10/2022 - 15:38

    Thanks OP, purchased.

    It looks like 10G is still in stock btw.

  • digitalane on 07/10/2022 - 15:50

    8G and 9G seem to be in stock too

  • JJCS on 07/10/2022 - 17:29
    +1

    Annddd cancelled. Urgh.

  • clownyfish on 07/10/2022 - 22:07

    So weird how the DJ website says absolutely nothing about out of stock on the page. Just removes the 'buy' button. Have to figure it out yourself

  • Fappy Bunny on 07/10/2022 - 23:22

    how are these compared to hush puppies ? :3 ?

    • Corgo on 08/10/2022 - 09:01

      Don't have Dynamic Flex but have the Craftsmans (difference is if you have super flat feet, take the flex otherwise pretty much the same). Imo, more comfy than Hush Puppies. Durability is incomparable, however take price point into account (Hush Puppies regularly go on sale during Boxing Day and are significantly cheaper).

      If you choose to buy, highly recommend getting fitted instore before purchasing to ensure that its the perfect fit, or you're going to be in a fair bit of pain trying to break it in (which they claim you shouldn't but we all know better)

  • IrrumaboRex on 07/10/2022 - 23:50
    -1

    When I first started using them, 198 back in 1998. When all crew started using them, 250. It was like that for a while then, some celebrity started using them , 339 !
    It's gotten out of control. It's really soft leather that needs upkeep and the heels need constant changing. If you skip a beat, you lose the heel if it wears to the skin and you lose the shoe. Not overated but needs constant care and upkeep. Not an everyday shoe, stylish but uncomfortable.

    • ash7503 on 08/10/2022 - 08:40

      Which other brands would you recommend over these four value and cost? Thanks

    • Whilezee on 08/10/2022 - 20:07

      While I agree with all your points, I have had a pair of RMs for around 10 years. They only got sporatic use, but since getting a new office job I have been wearing them every day for the past 12 months and have had no issues at all.

      So while YMMV, if you have a desk job these will last a a lot longer then you may think based on the above post. They are built really well so they only fall apart from wear, not from glue or other perishable materials failing like that used in cheaper dress shoes.

  • Duece1995 on 09/10/2022 - 08:48
    +1

    These are back in stock. Multiple sizes available.

  • Radiolaurie on 09/10/2022 - 17:18

    All gone again :(

  • Starfire on 10/10/2022 - 07:33
    +2

    Back in stock again!

  • robboaustralia on 10/10/2022 - 23:27

    Been waiting for a sale for a while now. Having a crack at these at this price. Lucky I am 11G. Order went through, see how we go. $392.75 after cashback. Who loves the dark tan?

  • robboaustralia on 13/10/2022 - 22:01
    +1

    11G back in stock

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