Good to see that RM Williams Brand is now back where it belongs
JayDee said
01:40 PM Oct 20, 2020
I have A SIMILAR PAIR OF BOOTS BUT UNFORTUNATELY I could not justify the $500 for RMW.
But I bet they are a great product.
Hopefully this is a forerunner for other great Australian Companies to return back home.
I worked for Arnotts Biscuits .. saw Campbells Soup 0f the USA take over the company, Campbells recently placed the company on the market, but I do not know if SOLD and who owns the great Australian Icon now.
Jay&Dee
Back to the subject:-
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has brought iconic boot brand RM Williams back to Australian shores after a $190 million acquisition that will see Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman pocket $10 million.
-- Edited by JayDee on Tuesday 20th of October 2020 01:45:35 PM
Farmhat said
07:48 PM Oct 20, 2020
Yes it is good to see RM Williams back in Australian hands.
And yes their boots are a good product. (the Craftsman) They are now $595.
Here's hoping they continue making their hand made boots etc in Adelaide. (Salisbury)
I got mine a long time ago when they were much cheaper, and they are more comfortable today than they have ever been.
Joe.
Warren-Pat_01 said
11:59 PM Oct 20, 2020
Twiggy Forest for PM? Yes please!
Yes, he's made the odd mistake but he has Australia, and its people at the forefront.
dorian said
07:29 AM Oct 21, 2020
Imagine the technology that goes into a $600 computer, then imagine what goes into the making of a $600 pair of boots. That, in a nutshell, is what is wrong with human society.
In any case, why should anyone care about the brand if the only Australian who can afford the price is the billionaire who bought the company?
-- Edited by dorian on Wednesday 21st of October 2020 09:12:23 AM
msg said
11:11 AM Oct 21, 2020
Quite right Dorian.
There are Australian made and owned boots makers that didn't sell out. Mongrel and Redback come to mind. No idea how they compare in price. If you want a hat try Akubra. I think they are aussie but I stand to be corrected.
-- Edited by msg on Wednesday 21st of October 2020 11:15:12 AM
bobsa said
02:20 PM Oct 21, 2020
Rm William back in Australia , who can afford them
nice boots $ 745
nice shoes $495 , belt $120
you must be joking
way way over priced
bob
I think the clothing is still being made in China.
Dhutime said
10:10 PM Oct 21, 2020
Twiggy is really going to town : Exmouth caravan park - Albany Oyster hatchery and waterfront restaurant - RM Williams . Good on him I wish him and his family the very best in these new ventures. His WA based companies our flying high at the present with the price of iron ore .
Nothing wrong with reinvesting, sure its all future profit driven, but as a result they will be employing thousands over here in WA .
Warren-Pat_01 said
10:17 PM Oct 21, 2020
I have friends where the wife bought her hubby a pair of RM boots. They ooze quality, one pair lasts for life!
A number of years ago, I paid what I thought was "big bucks" for a set of Aussie made Bundstone boots. I found out later that one had to wear them constantly (in the tropics?).They fell apart in Singapore - the soles shattered but I wasn't aware of the issue until I was about to fly out to England otherwise I may have had them repaired.
The Belmont Bear said
10:00 AM Oct 22, 2020
Warren-Pat_01 wrote:
I have friends where the wife bought her hubby a pair of RM boots. They ooze quality, one pair lasts for life!
A number of years ago, I paid what I thought was "big bucks" for a set of Aussie made Bundstone boots. I found out later that one had to wear them constantly (in the tropics?).They fell apart in Singapore - the soles shattered but I wasn't aware of the issue until I was about to fly out to England otherwise I may have had them repaired.
I wear Blundstone boots (made in Tasmania) when working in aluminium smelters running 380kA at 1100V so they need to have a high resistivity sole. Even in the tropics of Africa or the extreme heat of the middle east I have never had an issue with them breaking down. There are different model Blundstones maybe there was one that was more suitable for your workplace because in my experience tropical conditions haven't been a problem.. I'm not a big fan of the alternative Australian made Redback that seem to be the standard boot for potlines both here and overseas so I carry my Blundstones with me.. I can't comment on RM Williams because the price that they are asking for their products means that I will probably never buy anything from them to find out what they are like.
BB
jontee said
10:13 AM Oct 23, 2020
G`day,
I wear BAXTER Boots. A very old Australian manufacturer , established in 1850 and still family owned . They are located in Goulburn NSW . Great boots . I have no affiliation with them.
Cheers,
Jontee
Craig1 said
02:14 PM Oct 23, 2020
Sorry BB, blunnies now made over there everywhere, except gumboots
The Belmont Bear said
02:49 PM Oct 23, 2020
Craig1 wrote:
Sorry BB, blunnies now made over there everywhere, except gumboots
Thats a pity Craig no doubt Tassie could have done with the jobs ..bit like Arnotts Biscuits they started in Newcastle in 1865 now they seem to be made everywhere except here..
I have A SIMILAR PAIR OF BOOTS BUT UNFORTUNATELY I could not justify the $500 for RMW.
But I bet they are a great product.
Hopefully this is a forerunner for other great Australian Companies to return back home.
I worked for Arnotts Biscuits .. saw Campbells Soup 0f the USA take over the company, Campbells recently placed the company on the market, but I do not know if SOLD and who owns the great Australian Icon now.
Jay&Dee
Back to the subject:-
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has brought iconic boot brand RM Williams back to Australian shores after a $190 million acquisition that will see Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman pocket $10 million.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-19/rm-williams-bought-australian-ownership-andrew-twiggy-forrest/12780896
-- Edited by JayDee on Tuesday 20th of October 2020 01:45:35 PM
Yes it is good to see RM Williams back in Australian hands.
And yes their boots are a good product. (the Craftsman) They are now $595.
Here's hoping they continue making their hand made boots etc in Adelaide. (Salisbury)
I got mine a long time ago when they were much cheaper, and they are more comfortable today than they have ever been.
Joe.
Yes, he's made the odd mistake but he has Australia, and its people at the forefront.
Imagine the technology that goes into a $600 computer, then imagine what goes into the making of a $600 pair of boots. That, in a nutshell, is what is wrong with human society.
In any case, why should anyone care about the brand if the only Australian who can afford the price is the billionaire who bought the company?
-- Edited by dorian on Wednesday 21st of October 2020 09:12:23 AM
Quite right Dorian.
There are Australian made and owned boots makers that didn't sell out. Mongrel and Redback come to mind. No idea how they compare in price. If you want a hat try Akubra. I think they are aussie but I stand to be corrected.
-- Edited by msg on Wednesday 21st of October 2020 11:15:12 AM
nice boots $ 745
nice shoes $495 , belt $120
you must be joking
way way over priced
bob
Watch out for scammers:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-21/scam-websites-taking-advantage-of-rm-williams-publicity/12797482
Nothing wrong with reinvesting, sure its all future profit driven, but as a result they will be employing thousands over here in WA .
A number of years ago, I paid what I thought was "big bucks" for a set of Aussie made Bundstone boots. I found out later that one had to wear them constantly (in the tropics?).They fell apart in Singapore - the soles shattered but I wasn't aware of the issue until I was about to fly out to England otherwise I may have had them repaired.
I wear Blundstone boots (made in Tasmania) when working in aluminium smelters running 380kA at 1100V so they need to have a high resistivity sole. Even in the tropics of Africa or the extreme heat of the middle east I have never had an issue with them breaking down. There are different model Blundstones maybe there was one that was more suitable for your workplace because in my experience tropical conditions haven't been a problem.. I'm not a big fan of the alternative Australian made Redback that seem to be the standard boot for potlines both here and overseas so I carry my Blundstones with me.. I can't comment on RM Williams because the price that they are asking for their products means that I will probably never buy anything from them to find out what they are like.
BB
I wear BAXTER Boots. A very old Australian manufacturer , established in 1850 and still family owned . They are located in Goulburn NSW . Great boots . I have no affiliation with them.
Cheers,
Jontee
Thats a pity Craig no doubt Tassie could have done with the jobs ..bit like Arnotts Biscuits they started in Newcastle in 1865 now they seem to be made everywhere except here..
BB