The Thousands

Reginald Murray Williams would surely be chuffed to see his bespoke riding boots taking to the streets. Fenella Peacock (Ant!pod!um) introduced us to that special combination of ruggedness and femininity that can be achieved with frilly skirts and blundies. Well people took stock of Ant!pod!um, and stockman boots are stomping through trendy laneways. While Fenella advised the Blundstone as boot of choice, when you need a look that is a bit more toff than tradie, RMs are the go.

RM Williams boots have been made in Australia ever since Reg took up the trade in the 1930s. Coming in either rubber or ultra toff leather soles, all RM uppers are stitched from a single piece of leather. That means fewer seams – so less chance of catching on stirrups for horseyfolk, and just more comfort for everyone else.

Clearly, they are hip for casual wear, but for boys in suits, the jury is still out and the affirmative camp is in no way assisted by K Rudd’s fondness for the footwear.