/fa/ - Fashion

They're usually narrower so watch out. I do like those boots though.

why would you do that
that's gay

OP must have tiny feet

i wanna buy some ysl jodhpurs, i wanna know if i get some kind of lifetime warranty / lifetime repair warranty with them? i think they'll last a very long time if i keep resoling and reheeling them, but will YSL do anything on their part to help? £700 for boots isn't so bad if they have some kind of warranty

>>12881074
Jodhpurs are so hard to pull off. They aren’t very versatile either.

>>12881077
i'll be fine but thanks for the concern, i just think chelseas are boring, only really want them to go to my office job, i think they're quite versatile, my style hasn't really changed since i was like 13, i just dont wanna spend so much money and not be able to wear them in like 10 years time as i'm very hard wearing on boots, i got some story et fall jodhpurs been wearing them 2 years, they're holding up but now i have a 9-5 job i can afford to upgrade

>>12880712
but why

Are moc toe boots /effay/?

>>12881104
did you just watch stranger things?

>>12881104
never got the appeal of boots with such toe, they just look silly to me

i like palladiums

>>12880712
i don't have experience of that, sounds alright if they fit better or something.
>>12881104
i guess if you are looking for something more low-key in terms of profile, or looking for dress boots you may end up in a situation wondering about women's boots.
your pic looks nice, this is some authentic looking stitchery that acts as a subtle accent to any everyday attire.
>>12881255
i guess you like different things.

(repost from fucci)
basic joe here,

I'm looking for a budget black boot that can bear snow and rain, but nothing too extreme.
I want something more subtle so I can use it on different occasions, mostly pairing it with black trousers or blue jeans.
Are martens a good option? My shoe number is 44-45 (11-11.5). Would the martens look took big on me? (I'm 6.1 (183) and skinny)

thanks!

>>12881321
get clarks boots, i have a pair of clarks boots that are incredibly durable, bought them like 4 years ago still holding up, i wear them in the rain, i've lent them to friends for festivals, they're fashionable but really practical and comfy, they're brown, canvas leather or suede, something like that i'll try find a pic

>>12881275
Are there people what work for Palladium actively shilling on here? They look like shit.

>>12881366
lmao theyre just black boots, i think they look good. And do you actually believe palladium has people shilling on a dead 4chan board?

>>12881275
which ones are these?

I'm starting to believe these threads are a psy-op. We can have multiple threads like this in a single day:
>hey /fa/ can i do this inexplicable faggy thing for no good reason?

>>12881368
>Dead
This is the fastest moving online fashion forum. If there is a place to shill it would be here.

>>12881378
so you do actually believe it, nice

>>12881341
thanks for the tip! they have a good distribution in where I live.

>>12880712
Solovair vs Red Wing for Derby boots?

despite what /fa/ thinks, you can't go wrong with docs

>>12881405
thanks for the tip too,
i was wondering that much because I'll have to order them from a site and it really is a bother returning the stuff later, but
i too think that they have a distinct profile and silhouette and with the right kind of fit they can look nice.
Not use trying to compare them with more high-end boots, but I think that for the price they'll do just fine.
I'll check the clarks store around too, they have that model, Ashburn or something that look swell.

>>12881400
I think it depends on what you want them for. Both are versatile, but I guess the Solovair, being black and all are more "in" right now.
Can you exemplify your ideas for them?

>>12881421
Just for casual wear. They're both pricey so I just want to make sure I invest in ones that are durable

despite what the spergs of /fa/ say, iron rangers are actually fine

Are only Vintage Doc's made in the UK? Or are originals also?

My go-to boot

>>12881104
I personally love moc toes for the room in the toe box. This board will shit on you for Americana/menswear though.

>>12881429
Iron Rangers are great bad weather shoes. The more beat up they get, the better they look.

>>12881429
Dope. I’m about to cop the lighter color in the mini lug sole.

>>12881456
What a cluster fuck if a boot. Everything about it looks wrong

>>12881429
wtf how to get toe box like that?
just smash it down a lot?

>>12881473
good choice - the smooth sole is annoying

>>12881341

Uhm. They are durable but they get ugly fast. Clarks in the middle; all of them did have the same treatment more or less.

whats the top 3 mil-surp boots?
Hard mode no Austrian memes

cant afford rangers so got some eastlands instead

Both two pairs of these (https://www.jcpenney.com/p/stafford-deacon-mens-wingtip-leather-boots/pp5004560043?pTmplType=regular)), didn't size down.

What do? Prob going to donate.

>>12881429
these look super over-oiled and over saturated. you should honestly stop it. stop polishing them, stop oiling them, just let them be.

>>12881548
why a hard no to austrian memes? they're pretty much as basic as it gets when it comes to mid-20th century combat boots.

Not sure if i could pick a top 3 but the clear number 1 of all time imo is the US M1943 double buckle service boot. Impossible to find actual surplus but there are some repros available and the French army made a similar boot (called the ranger boot, probably because the french saw US rangers wearing m43s in WWII) that's much easier to find. The Polish army had some similar ones for a while too.

>>12881574
that shit looks cheap as fuck

belongs in a thrift store anyways desu

>>12881321
Dr martens are incredible boots, they have a lot of thought put into them not just looks (which are pretty good looking imo)
Even my dad (industrial construction superintendent) uses them and says are the best for the job, get em

>>12881677
Maybe in the 80s. Nowadays Docs are shit quality made in China/Thailand boots for tumblrinas.

>>12881670
The upper actually lasted a while on my last pair and the weathered cognac turned out well, but the sole blew out and cobbler said it wasn't worth saving.

>>12881688
i really don't know what construction process they follow, but ive been wearing newtons almost every day for the last couple years and no complaints so far, no loose stitching or ruptures, they just need a resole

>>12880712
if they fit why not?

>>12881412
get the vintage made in england ones

all of the others are chink shit

Grenson Grover snuff suede

meermin.es

saving all my monies for iron rangers

don't know what color to get though!

HALP ME /fa/

>>12881393

ref please

where i can find boots like this ?

ref pls ?

ref pfls ?

any boots similar to this for less than ~£150 ?

>>12881701
>they just need a resole
good luck with that, they're cemented

>>12881522
buy some shoe trees you pleb.

>>12882120
>any boots similar to this for less than ~£150 ?
i just got these for 95 pounds

>>12882120
>>less than 150
why bother?

>>12882133
this is almost what i'm looking for, I just need a sleek looking 6 eyelet boot

>>12880712
What would be the benefit to doing that? I don't trust that women's leather boots are built with quality in mind.

>>12882107
thoise are really cool i wish i knew

>>12881194
not that poster BUT i did notice that Sheriff Epic Meal Time had some pretty hot moc toe boots. I previously had a dislike for the cream sole combo, but now i'm into it.

Thorogood has some affordable cream sole boots.

anyone know what these are??

>>12882084
Get black, most underrated color.

>>12882347
thats a boot

>>12882098
Chippewa g22 i believe

>>12881665
I already have Austrian memes that’s why I said no Austrian memes

>>12882347
Look kind of like Addisons.

>>12882171
That is true...

>>12882508
confirmation?

>>12881548
>>12881665
The M1943 is awesome, but I prefer the look of the Macnamara boot that replaced it in the 50s. What they lose in distinctiveness by getting rid of the buckle is made up for in versatility.
That said, the bundeswehr pilotensteifel is definitely on the list & honorable mention goes to Belgium for pic related.

>>12881429
they are fine, you just have to have the right dimensions for them, otherwise they look like clown shoes

this boot is sex

going to buy it next paycheck

Been looking at boots and figured might as well get them steel toed for work. What do you guys think?

>>12882728
Are you looking for "work" boots or work boots?

>>12881429

>>12882740
work boots, want them to be efficient without looking like old construction boots.

>>12881104
When you walk through snow it gets stuck in those leather borders on the nose, annoys me a little

>>12882613
What boot?

>>12882777
Clarks Desert Mali

>>12882792
Thanks breh

>>12881275
>tfw bought women's palladiums cause thought they were unisex like converse
>tfw feet too wide

I have a pair of Iron Rangers in Amber Harness and they are literally the best fucking shoes I've ever worn. I want to keep mine for years, so I don't wear them daily.

What boots should I cop that are cheaper?

Was thinking maybe some Chippewa Service Boots?

>>12882948
Buy more expensive boots so then you can wear your Iron Rangers daily.

>>12882657
enjoy looking for the heels that drop off after 2 months

>>12880712
What's the fit on Iron Rangers? There's no place I can try them on around me.

>>12882948
these maybe

I got a pair of these.

I'm in Australia, so these are basically my first pair of "real" boots.

Getting these soon.

Thoughts on Viberg or Alden?

>>12883228
nice
>>12883437
vibergs are amazing I wish I could afford them

>>12881341
+1 on this. I have some even older that just now are showing signs of wrinkling. If you get a quality leather shoe and take care of them they'll last a long ass time.

>>12883437
both companies take a big fat dump on everything the pizza faces here call boots.

> solovair
> martens
> milsurp trash
> zara chelseas
> rickadick owens

jesus, look at this thread alone, when will this board learn?

>>12882749
For cheap minded get Georgia boots. Decent quality and good price. Otherwise just go to a farmer/tractor part store. They usually stock good boots. And don't get steel toe unless you absolutely need them. Your toes will be cold in the winter and then you'd have no benefit. Trust me, I work in construction.

>>12882573
>>12881665
>>12881548
Speaking of Austrian memes, anyone know where I can pick up some grade 1's that aren't with the lining?

What are austrian memes?

>>12884193
Austrian Bundesheer paratrooper boots. Basically a standard black combat boot that can be found in varying conditions for an extremely attractive price.

>>12882948
What's the fit on Iron Rangers?

I was the anon looking for 10" boots that look okay on those of us with skeleton legs
These puppies just came and they fit the bill perfectly. Fuckin' stellar leather quality, zipper is coming in handy a lot more than I thought it would, and it's got a very flattering silhouette. Get them a half size down if you want them.
Only two downsides: a very long break-in period allegedly (mine are still quite stiff but that's to be expected) and the leather around the bottom of the zipper sticks out a bit. It's really only noticeable from the top-down though, and it's not as much of a problem as I expected

tfw I'll never find these boots

>>12884215
1/2 to full size large.

>>12880712
What do you think about these todds I copped today? Someone said they didn't look good with these jeans - do. you agree?

>>12884347
And here's what they look like on the website

>>12880712
I think if you can find them in your size you are a fucking manlet

>>12884217
Nice job anon. I don't fuck with the soles but otherwise they definitely fit the bill for skeleton legs. Did you buy tts? I got tts for my cocorans, not really a problem, same length as my austrian memes and a very small gap between toes and end of boot.

>>12884363
I got them a half size down. Maybe tts is better for some but I've got very narrow feet so even with a half size down I still have wiggle room

Bought these today.

Please recommend some boots. I've not had boots for like 6 years, always wore sneakers. Now I need something for a shit weather (Autumn's dirt mostly plus snow). I wear slim fit chinos and bomber mostly. I'm 6'1 tall and huge/muscular. Need something easy to wear and practical preferably. Thank you!

>>12884466
Corcoran
Danner
Wolverine
Meme boots
Red Wing

yes run run along go buy your shitty Made In China Redwing boots

>>12884442
Oh shit, yeah you needed to order a narrower size then. Sizing down won't effect width. Sorry non of us mentioned this to you anon :/

How are Redback boots? Want something snow-proof, read about Blunnies earlier but these seem a bit better

>>12884517
Nice meme. They're made in Red Wing, Minnesota.

>>12884890
I'd make sure. Most Red Wings are made in China.

>>12884517
xD

Tfw manet with muscular but stumpy legs.
Tfw want boots

Help

>>12884443
Those are interesting, almost a chelsea silhouette, leather looks pretty rigid. It looks stylish in the pic. Make sure to post fits.

>>12885117
fuckin wear boots m8

>>12882103

It's a round toe western boot. I don't know about the exact model but start here.

https://www.sheplers.com/cowboy-boots/mens/mens-cowboy-boots-round-toe/?sz=48&start=48

>>12885117
try a chukka, or desert boot, since they only go up to just above the ankle, they wrap around the ankle, so this wouldn't effect your leg length as much. there are lots of other designs that are basically 4 or 5 eyelet derby boots, that are pretty low but still cover your ankle and keep your feet warm
>>12884890
umm yea this is in 2011, 6 years ago, I can only imagine it's gotten even worse. and more outsourced
https://complaintwire.org/complaint/B7EBAAAAAAA/red-wing-shoes

Would 4160s be good for Canadian weather? I live in the east cost if it makes any difference.

>>12881378
>fastest moving online fashion forum.
Wow this place really is a lot more autistic than I originally thought.

Thursday captain's
I've had mine for 3 years and they've aged really well, didn't get all wrinkley. Very happy with them for the price

red pill me on derby boots, ive bought a pair of 1461 boanil brush doc martins and im in love with their clunky silhouette. im mostly interested in boarding my scope when looking at my next pair of boots, any suggestions ?
>inb4 he didnt cop the solovairs

>>12885341
they look kinda dressy

the heel looks blocky as fuck

>>12885117
height?

>>12884905
We are talking about their fashion boots aka the Heritage line which is entirely made in USA. The actual work boots may be made in China, but they are also much cheaper.

>>12885241
>umm yea this is in 2011, 6 years ago, I can only imagine it's gotten even worse. and more outsourced
Are you a moron? He's clearly talking about their safety boots. Red Wing has a cheaper safety boot line for actual construction workers just like other bootmakers like Wolverine. Their fashion boots like Iron Rangers and Beckmans are all MIU.

http://www.epicmilitaria.com/black-french-ranger-boots.html
has anyone had experience with these ones?

>>12885341
>thursdays lasting more than a year

how do you do fellow /fa/ poster please check out these incredible Thursday™ Captain™ boots they will last for years and are extremely inexpensive :)

opinions

>>12882657

I've been eyeing these boots on Nordstrom for weeks waiting for a sale. I've got the black version for 3 years now and they're still solid. Got them resoled/heeled once.

>>12885855

Hot garbage

poorfag

5'4" manlet here, what the fuck kind of boots can I even wear

>>12886057
In all honesty, none. They wouldn't be a good choice for you, unless you have very small feet. A tall boot with make your legs look short, a short one will most likely make your feet look huge, in turn also making you look short
Play to your strengths, my man.

>>12885342
solovair 6 eye derbies are the natural and affordable evolution from what you have now I suppose see:
>>12883228

>>12886057
womens shoes, just open your eyes, its literally the first post, faggot

they also come in different widths

>>12886057
size 5 iron rangers

>>12886343

>>12886343
>>12886359
I got size 10 hobbit feet homies so those won't work.

>>12886071
Yeah that's what I was thinking. Feels bad man

Does any reputable brand make suede boots with a similar silhouette?

>>12880712
How do these Corcorans fit, in what sizes? I wear a size UK9 on my UK/Thailand-Dr Martens, and I typically wear a size EU43.5/US10.5 on normal sized-shoes, should I order wide since Docs tend to pinch the sides of my feet.

>>12886894
https://www.amazon.com/Corcoran-10-Inch-Plain-Toe/dp/B00D2OBJ2O here's the link tho

>>12886894
Half size down, especially if you have narrow feet. I'm a 10.5, got a 10 and I still have wiggle-room

>>12885269
>how do you do fellow /fa/ poster please check out these incredible Thursday™ Captain™ boots they will last for years and are extremely inexpensive :)
they're not lined and the sole is slippery

>>12886912
So size 10? Okay, thank you. My feet are a bit wide aswell, so should I accommodate for that aswell?

>>12885767
I saw a bunch of real ones irl at a vintage store in Brooklyn. The silhouette is awesome and the leather is fantastic. If you can get you should really get some OG ranger boots.

>>12886732
Vibergs are a little flatter, oak st makes boots that are a little rounder, Wolverines are a little boxier. I assume they all come in suede.

Pick your poison

Hmm. What kind of boots to wear?.. I like the boot kind, myself.

>>12884873
Super comfy but not sure about snow proof since they have that bit of fabric along the ankle

How do I into casual black boots?
What style of boot etc? Not looking for something like Chelsea boots, they seem too dressy for what I'm looking for... Thinking something more rugged that won't look retarded for just walking around a college campus

>>12886970
like yeah, I'm looking for black OGs, but all I get are replicas or badly damaged stuff

>>12887061
Define "casual black boots"
Have you seen what some autists wear in college? Barely anyone will care what's on your feet

>>12882427
underrated post

>get a great pair of boots
>where them for years
>all out of a sudden they don't fit

the only shoes that fit me now are keen's

Are timberland boots good for the winter in Canada?

>>12887117
Something less formal than Chelsea, derby boots. Like winter / walking boots
Just don't know exactly what would look good when worn with a casual outfit

>>12887258
No
Get bunny boots bro
Let me live vicariously through you

>>12887269
that looks homosexual
have you actually used timbs in the snow are you trying to meme me into buying these

>>12887269
>>12887339
yeah like I'm southern canada
these are for insane weather conditions

>>12887117
get black suede then . suede is recessed leather basically un itsvown way

i need the most generic brown boot

>>12887259
Doc martens/solovairs if you're a basic bitch
Red wing iron rangers/Wolverine 1000 miles if you like muh Americana heritage stuff
Military surplus if you're poor or edgy

Where can I buy 6" boots like these? All the military boots I find are too long for what I'm looking for. I'm looking for a completely black leather boot in general, but boots I'm looking at either aren't fully black (e.g., Red Wing Beckmans), or don't have a lugged sole. I'm in Montreal, Canada and need to walk through a little snow sometimes.

>>12884363
>>12884693
my corocoran's are starting to get cracks in the soles. Can I take them to a cobbler to get resoled? or should I just take some shoe glue to them. I'd like to get more years out of them.

Placed an order for pic related to wear as an everyday boot. How'd I do?

>>12887808
very nice purchase indeed sir, always an upvote for le goodyear welted 'wings from me

>>12887808
awful. the stitching on those looks like something youd see on a $70 boot. and that 2 inch high box toe. oh my. truly an autistic purchase if ive ever seen one, and not in a satirical unironic way

>>12887730
Dunno what your budget is, but I found pic related which looks like a shorter corcoran:
https://www.rockyboots.com/rocky-mens-boots/rocky-side-zipper-jump-boot/FQ0002091.html

And if you don't mind the upturned toe (for comfier shepherding') these look like they'll last a lifetime:
https://www.rufflander.co.uk/shop/heritage-footwear/268r-hill-boots/

Alternately, Chippewa makes an all black 6" service boot that you can get re-soled with a vibram lug.

>>12887823
back to r edddot

>>12887832
Some people prefer boots that don't look like asexual leather slippers

>>12887808
The break in period sucks but if you can get through it they will look and feel better over time and you will be wearing them for years. Best not to wear any one pair of shoes or boots every day though, they will last for more wears overall if you let them recover after use.

>>12881104
Love my red wing 875, I bought them 3 years ago but didn't put much wear on them, they are finally in the sweet spot, broken in and the leather has a great look to it. Raw denim + moc toe is serious cliche #menswear though and is where this board starts to shit on them. I usually wear mine to work with chinos and tuck the cuff into the boots

>>12887870
haha jokes on u, the pic in my post is ironic, he looks like an idiot with those boots.

>>12887730
You could buy some cheapo surplus boots (austrian memes or similar) and just cut them down to 6"

How are soles like this on ice? They're supposed to be slip resistant but they don't look like they'd be good on snow/ice to me.

Is Palladium actually decent or do they just viral market here a lot?

>>12887587
>>12884475
>>12885693

stop posting these, they're complete shit. even if the idiot with this particular pair had added topys, the heels will still fall apart because the morons over at wolverine obviously don't read reviews of their own crap.

>>12888446
honestly, this is just the tip of the iceberg. any company who outsources the majority of their products to China, has a seriously flawed philosophy, why? because they continue to try and use the "American" brand image that they may have rightly earned in the past, to sell these pieces of shit to people who buy the brand and not the actual product. Look at Frye, they are pulling this exact same shit, they sold a while ago and moved everything tto CHina or Mexico, except for their "Made in America" line, yet they still charge premium prices for shit products that are completely designed and made in China/Mexico. To take a scoop of this disgusting business practice just go read any yelp review of the company in question, watch this
https://www.yelp.ca/biz/the-frye-company-new-york?osq=Frye+Boots

>That said, I bought a $400+ pair of boots there last month & the first time I went to adjust the side closure to fit my foot properly (within a week of purchase), it completely tore off, which was surprising because I wasn't forcing the strap & thought this was a quality item.

>I brought it back to the SoHo store & they apologized, embarrassed, & said they'd send it in for repair, that it was a busy week so I should expect it in 2 weeks at the latest.
>Weeks passed with no follow-up, & when I called the store the employee told me she couldn't help me track the order. I got in touch with the repair center, which informed me I won't receive the boots back for close to a month from now (it's already been 2 weeks).

>All of the customer service reps I interacted with were kind, but it's insane to me to wait 2 months to wear a pair of boots that I paid almost $500 for because of seemingly shoddy design. Yikes.

>>12888500
nother Frye review (and you just know that most or all of the actual positive review are by employees or paid marketing firms), ok? and this is "Frye", "Makers of Quality, American Boots"...pfff

>I have always worn Frye boots and do believe that they are a nice quality shoe. This is a complaint about a store experience, not the product itself.
I recently purchased boots from their SoHo location, retailing at about $550. I tried them on in the store hastily (only one foot) and then took them home. When I tried them on again at home I decided I didn't find the incline of the heel to be very comfortable, so I put them back in the box, and did not touch them again. Two weeks later I took them back to Frye to return/exchange. I didn't see anything that immediately caught my eye, but I was in a rush on my lunch break so I figured I would just return them and then come back that weekend to pick a new pair.

>When I went up to the register I was met with an employee who acted as though this moment/day/job was the absolute bane of her existence my mere presence made her that much more miserable. She never made eye contact with me, never spoke a single word, just snatched the boots out of the box and began inspecting them with an insane level of scrutiny. Her first words out of her mouth after me standing there for 3+ minutes were, "You wore these." (Mind you, we live in >Manhattan, the average person walks like 3+ miles a day, if I wore a black shiny leather boot out even for two hours you'd damn well know it). These shoes had not a single crease nor scratch, only a dust like scuff of the bottom of the right shoe, which is the shoe that everyone tries on around the store. These were also the last size 8's that they had in stock, so it stands to reason that shoe was tried on a few times.
(and it goes on)
https://www.yelp.ca/biz/the-frye-company-new-york?hrid=PmaWjCp1J8gvpvqMTE6UMA&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)

>>12888446
He can get them resoled with Dainite.

>>12888500
>>12888505
can you recommend any decent brands that don't outsource to china?

>>12888348
i have the pallabosse mids and theyre the comfiest boots ive worn. quality boots

>>12887808
What is the difference between these and iron rangers

>>12888793
Cap toe vs plain toe
Different Sole
Leather is cut differently on the top of the boot

>>12888794
I’m looking at iron rangers online and sometimes they seem to be smooth soled and sometimes they have grips. What’s up with that?

>>12888683
Viberg and Alden, but they are way more expensive than Wolverine and Red Wing.

>>12883228
I have them, I shilled for them here recently and while it seems like they're making them slightly differently than the ones I have I think you're going to love them -also they look way better with time.

>>12888802
They're basically the same model. The old model is easier to resole with sole protectors, the newer model with minilugs has better traction snow, but will cost more to resole.

>>12887442
this

>>12882171
ID on boots?

Is there a reason the iron ranger toe curls up?

cop or not?

>>12889223
I don't think it does tho.

Bought those. And now I dont know with what to wear them. What colors will be alright? Brown boots a so much more versatile. My first and last black boots. help me please

>>12889424
black pants and kaki
Those are petty gay though senpai

>>12889223
this happens to the retards that don't use shoe trees and isn't limited to iron rangers

>>12888338
They suck on ice. When the say slip resistant they're talking about smooth concrete or tile floors, construction environment.
For ice you need a softer, grippier rubber.

I've got a question for all you bigfoot ass niggas; where do you buy boots/shoes in general? I wear size 17s and I have a real hard time finding any footwear in brick and mortar stores, and half the time I order shit online it ends up not fitting right.

>>12889430
Whats done is done.

>>12889459
With such big foot your best bet would be bespoke. I guess cash isnt problem. You porbably have big dick and you have a lot of money.

>>12889508
Cash is absolutely a problem, I've been stuck kwearing the same shitty shoes for the last 5 years because I literally can't find anything that isn't absolute garbage in my size

And to make it even worse I have a very average dick that looks small compared to my 6'5 ass body

>>12889465
those are pretty nice, source?
>>12889424
hm, I don't like that stitching and the sole. They might look better irl tho. Yeah just go with black pants or some nice wool chino trousers. >>12888348
for me those boots look autistic, idk about the quality.

I'm unsure which boots I should buy, would appreciate your help :)
I should also add that I'm 18, so is it okay to wear those kind of boots at such young age? I would wear them with my wool trousers and would also cop black jeans or smth like that.

Get blisters from wearing my Austrian memes? Thick socks don't seem to work and the size and fit is right

>>12889518
Not digging the camo strip at all

If you feel comfortable wearing the shoes on the right do it but I'd advise something more casual looking

>>12889557
brogues are totally casual. especially with that sole

>>12889199
Cocoran 1510

>>12889586
>everything floats down here/10

>>12889537
It's called the break-in period. Wear double socks.

>>12889518
The camo detail is disgusting, you'll regret it in a couple years for sure. Go with #2 if you like them, they wouldn't look too formal to be out of place in a college classroom but you could also definitely dress them up with a blazer and even a tie if you had to.

>>12888500
>>12888505

>Mom found a pair of her American-made Frye riding boots from the 80s in the attic
>worn once or twice, perfect condition, really nice boots
>sister is the same size shoe as mom, but she wears shit like uggs
>"OOOOH THOSE ARE CUTE GIMME"
>two months later they're all scuffed up
>bought my sister a polish/shine kit, saddle soap and obenauf's for her birthday
>"UM WTF ANON, THIS IS A WEIRD GIFT."
>tried to show my sister how to clean them or even just dust them off with a brush
>"BORING. YOU'RE WEIRD. WHO DOES THIS?"
>6 months later see the boots at my sisters apt
>sole is falling apart, leather at toe is scraped to shit
>offered to clean them up and get them resoled
>"LOL WHO DOES THAT THIS ISN'T THE 1800'S ANON. I'LL JUST GET A NEW PAIR"
>boots thrown out sometime after that
>still rage about it occasionally

This is why companies like Frye have done what they do. there are a lot more basic bitches (men included) who only need a pair of shoes to last 6 months before the season and style changes and don't give a shit about maintaining well-made shoes.They are making a killing off of the #workwear #americana trend and maximizing profit margins with their shit manufacturing processes.

>>12885767
Had these for years, shit is great, and quite cheap.
Takes a hell lot of time to properly laces though

>>12889223
some designer do this because they think it helps u to walk easier . because shoe soles are stiff and hard and they inhibit your foot from working properly as u walk . designer thinks that by curling the toe up, it helps your ball and toe react naturally to the ground as you step through your step.

this is not helpful though imo and actually contributes to bad posture and bad walking habits

>>12881405
They're ugly dyke boots.

>>12884337
jesus why would you want them?

>>12889430
>Those are petty gay though senpai
bahahaha, that's an understatement. those are literally so tacky and ugly, I just...I don't even know...this has to be a troll post. lol

>>12889430
>>12890422
Dont listen them, anon.

Is Danner any good, anon?

>>12880712
Any decent winter boots that won't make me look like a space man?
I don't mean snow boots but I want some warmth with them. I've read through the thread but I'm still pretty lost, I've never owned boots that weren't made specifically for hiking or traversing thick snow so I'm not really sure what's decent and what isn't.

>>12891226

Start off by layering a thick merino sock over a thinner one. This might increase the shoe size you need. Then get shoes with at least minimal tread, such as mini-lugs or commando soles. Decent, thicc leather is going to be better at keeping off the wind (and rain/slush) than thin boxcalf. If your feet get really cold, get boots with lining. Everything else depends on your personal style & budget.

>>12891309
Any boot you can recommend? I appreciate the help

>>12891536
I use Red Wing Iron Rangers with merino socks and Paraboot Avoriaz when it's really cold and snowy.

>>12891622
Paraboot is the GOAT brand

>>12881341
Also have Clarks, waxed and polished them for the season, still looks really good!

are they effay, /fa/?

>>12889667
>We all float down here

ftfy

>>12891848
what a horrible fit, would look 10 times better with pants tucked in boots/socks

>>12885341
I've had my captains for 2 years and they are holding up great. I don't understand the hate for them here. Can't be genuine.

>>12890267
thx, anon

>>12881275
could i get a link or name to these particular ones? i can't seem to find them

>>12890190
OH FUCKING CHRIST THIS


can i fucking slap your sister, why don't people understand that "I'LL GET A NEW PAIR" is a lame excuse for being lazy or buying shitty products

>>12884347
Yeah, the contrast between the light jeans and superdark shoes doesn't look too good.
And I can't clearly tell from the pic, but it seem the pants aren't very slim fitting, while the shoe is quite slender and exagerates the jeans width.

>>12889667
the bully wore cherry-red Docs tho

>>12881456
Mah nigga. +1

>>12881522
Yuck what kind of wannabe clarks did you buy at the thrift store? The man was talking about desert boots my nigga. In suede no less, so even less applicable to your newbish situation. Follow anon #2's advice and get some shoe trees. Then get some nice shoes.

cheep, effay, invincible booties to last me many minnesota winters?

>>12892370
Wellies and 3 pairs of socks is the ultimate cheap/invincible, literally no need to spend more than like $30.

Also look at the surplus jackboots on varusteleka. Like $50 and they look fucking invincible

Also very /fa/ with snow pants

>>12892376
>Wellies
those are rain boots dog

>>12892382
Yes dog

>>12892382
>>12892391
They make those ones with the cinches around the tops

>>12891848
Holy shit that's bad. Heritage work boots don't go with business casual clothes.
It's not about the piece, /fa/. It's about the outfit.

>>12891856
>>12892668

I pretty much agree with this. I just don't see where they look like clown shoes though, just because the toes aren't narrow, slim and modern doesn't mean anything, this picture is good at demonstrating that.

>>12880712
Just bought these and i'm looking for some olive drab pants to wear with them, any suggestions?

cop or not $105 cad

>>12891226
theres many different inner lining types you can have in the boot, plain leather, wool, cotton, polyester, fleece, felt, all of these different linings will affect the warmth. but having a thicker suede or leather outer is essential. leather is the warmest and thinnest and most visually pleasing. ie. do not get winter boots with canvas uppers, or some synthetic crap. synthetic uppers are absolutely awful and they do not stretch at all to form around your foot either.

>>12889465
sauce

I like palladiums but the nice models are always out of stock
is there a similar brand?

Rafs CK Western boots are beautiful

>>12892125
Theyre the pallabosse mids.

>>12880712
Help /fa/ my boots are creasing and I think they're breaking here shown on ops picture.

It has a metal tip at the front as shown in the pic.

yellow or black laces with these?

>>12894266
don't walk on them, so they don't crease.

>>12894292
Try no laces. Go 100% autist, why stop halfway?

I really like my yuketen's! Makes you stand out from all the red wing cucks!

>>12894401
>why are you wearing knock off red wings anon? I thought you like expensive clothes!

Posted this before but got nothing. Can anyone ID the boots or very similiar ones?

Actually posted this in another thread, recently got this at half the price. Clark's Fayeman Hi, bought it without thinking twice, wish i did.

>>12894401
bait or just plain sad

>>12894456
Särmä lows look similar

>>12894266
All boots will crease where the ball of your foot flexes. Keep them polished and oiled. Creases are only a problem once the leather gets old and dried out, then the material will start to break and flake away. Keep a layer of mink oil on them. Especially important if you deal with particularly hot and cold weather.

>>12891848
minus the captoe and non-contrasting fucking laces it wouldn't look so bad
also with the height of the boot visible that also makes it look silly

>>12884337
Looks like your run of the mill tanker boot.

So I'm looking for a pair of nice comfy brown boots and spotted these zara shoes. This is nearly exactly what I'm looking for, but I'm also quite afraid of spending money on shoes from zara...

Can anyone say anything about quality of shoes from this brand? Maybe someone have seen sth similar (similar simple design, in pic related or warm cognac colour)?

>>12890973
My combat boots are Danner and comfy as hell. I personally don't think their leather boots are all that great looking.

Kinda wanna

>>12894914
shite. you won't find anything good for zara prices

>>12887808
beleive me when i say, youll look back on this purchase, 15 years from now, after having them resoled numerous times, trekking the world over on your adventures,, wearing them hard every day for over a decade, and youll think to yourself "this is the best purchase ive ever made" as you look down at your wonderfully aged red wings.

>>12891848
this is the kind of guy that literally owns a fedora

>>12892770
>STOLEN VALOR
>STOLEN VALOR
>STOLEN VALOR

>>12895180
Nah.
He looks like the type of guy who spent a couple years in the Nasty Girls, never deployed, worked an office job, but still wants to feel like billy badass. Probably has an a-IWB holster and a BUG. Will talk to you all day about why his carry ammo is the best and how you're basically a fucking idiot if you have anything else. He'll then put on his Oakleys, get into his leased F150, and drive home to his 2nd wife's house just in time for taco tuesday dinner with the step kids he secretly hates.

Viberg or Dayton service boot lads? Thinking of copping a pair of black boots

Can anyone suggest me an 8inch pair of Military Styled boots for Size 15 feet? I'm having trouble finding them and its disheartening, I don't wanna wear shitty timbs.

>>12894843
false. suede doesn't crease.

>>12894986
>wearing same pair of shoes everyday
only a heathen wears the same pair everyday. and sweats and generally makes the boots disgustingly worn out.

wish i was being ironic.

>>12895470
Suede can and will crease over time. It'll start out as wrinkles, and you can prevent them from setting in if you treat them when they appear, but creased suede is like any other creased leather.

All materials will fail given enough time from flexing at the same point repeatedly.

I'm really feeling pic related. Slimmer profile Paraboots. No idea what the quality's like on these though

>>12894401
More power to you anon, still rocking moc toes in 2017.

>>12880712
Why would you buy a pair of women's boots when you could get the same pair made for men

>>12895554
Not all the same models are available for both idiot

>>12890190
you should have told her why she was a retard. Not that she would have listened but you would feel better about it.

If I'm size 11 US in Vans should I go size 11 US in made in China docs or size down 1?

>>12887757
damn how old are they? you could get them resoled by why not wait longer

>>12895545
Paraboots are indestructible.

>>12880712
that you have gay small feet, anon

Cop or not? 100€ made in EU

>>12895685
It's true that China Docs fall apart as shit?

>>12895986
if you want a steel toe boot, yes.

>>12895986
Are you a metalhead? They look like ass imo, maybe they remind me too much of subculture people. Maybe get a pair of Solovairs instead (I would recommend Docs, but their quality is shit)? Or some army boots, if you want some tough looking black boots.

>>12896117
i am but i don't want to look autistic. I'll look for Solovairs, tank you. Do you suggest any particular army boots?

>>12896123
Not really, you should just check milsurp stores online. Also, I don't like metalhead fashion (except maybe 80's thrash look and some good band tees), so I don't think my taste would be helpful here

>>12896123
The most recommended military boot on /fa/ is the austrian light bundesheer "meme" boot, and for good reason. Cheap as fuck, thick leather, simple and classic style. I have a pair and they're great - good midway point between metalhead autism and acceptable normieness.

When they're in stock at kommandostore.com you can get them for $40 shipped. Otherwise if you Google around there are some other surplus stores that carry them occasionally, and you can always check eBay too.

As a general rule though any leather combat boot that was first issued before like 1995 is going to be solid quality so you have a good number of options.

>>12895876
They're not exactly Paraboots. The brand is Erkn. I meant that that pair was copying the signature Paraboot split-toe style

>>12896123
I'm into Black Metal and was into Punk when I was younger and I've worn boots with a steel toe for many years and they are a pain in the ass. They are heavy, bulky, often poorly made, they don't keep you warm in the winter, but you can kick things without hurting your toes. Get Solovairs if you like the martens, but want a good leather shoe. If you just like the look of combat boots and want a more "Metal" look, get yourself Palladiums. They are slim, pretty light, look great with slim and skinny jeans as well as cargo pants. And they are wearable in the winter when you have thicc and warm socks.

>>12896717
they have different construction. paraboot michels have norwegian welt, those have pretty normal storm welt. the fact they look similar doesn't really say anything about the product itself.

>>12891848

>>12896676
>>12896712
>>12896873
Thank you guy that's very helpful!

I bought yohji flat fronts, and i'm also looking for a pair of boots to go with them. Any suggestions?

I need some sleek, low profile boots, but I don't want to wear faggy chelsea boots.

>tfw have pair of 1000 miles I never wear because it doesn't fit my aesthetic/style
>tfw wasted money

>>12896712

Where can you get these in EU?

Ebay is out of stock and I can't find them on the usual bundeswehr sites.

What are some decent shoe companies who produce in europe?

I'm looking for a boot for a mild winter but money is a bit tight at the moment so I'm only willing to spend up to 200€ right now

>>12897134
maybe we just have to wait

>>12897215
Solovairs is from uk

I've had these for over 2 years now. Best boots I've ever owned, which is good because I paid like $220. I've walked through water up to the laces and came out on the other side with dry feet. I've hiked, worked, trudged through mud etc and they've held up like a charm. But as you can see the are starting to look really worn and I've never done any maintenance. What should I buy, mink oil? Would cleaning them with water and then oiling do the trick? Id really like the whole boot to look like the leather on the upper tongue, which is starting to look really good now. I don't hate the discoloration but I don't want the leather to dry out too much.

>>12897241
Wew, that post turned out too long.

Basically what maitenence products should I buy for basic USA leather boots like that?

>>12897241
Scrub them with a brush and water, let them dry, and then condition. That should get you that shiny finish that you see at the top of the tongue

I've never used anything mink oil based. Your other main option is beeswax based, I'm not sure what the difference really is. I use Oakwood which is beeswax based and marketed towards horse stuff (recommended by a friend who works at horse shows). The classic beeswax conditioner for boots is sno-seal, I assume it's all pretty much the same.

>>12896932
Well that's why I said I wasn't sure about the quality in the first place

>>12897241
Clean them and moisturize them and you'll see a huge difference. Also take care of your shit better.

What type of jackets should I rock with this?

I have a Patagonia Flannel and I dont think I can rock it with this

>>12897649
well, they're military-inspired boots so military-inspired outerwear would work with them. parkas, field jackets like M-65s, flight jackets like MA-1s. anything that's not made of wool or leather

>>12897241
ok...those should be thrown in the garbage. because that's what they are.

>>12880712
I think it can be adorable, but no womens' vendors ever have my size (M10/W12).
>>12880739
exactly

>>12895986
Meh, the quality will be pretty sub-par. Shiny leather like that cracks and never heals and you really can't do anything other ´(oil or wax them properly) than give them a shine. I think steel-toed boots are fine, as long as you know how to dress with them since the toe is usually pretty distinguished. I'm a disgusting virgin metalfag who likes to wear both steel-toed DMs and oxblood-Solovairs. Both of them are comfortable on my feet, the steel-toe doesn't bother me like it might some. I think you should just skip the boots on your pic and look into getting a pair of Solovair-boots, Austrian memes or Corcorans. Or any surplus-boot really, like this with a safety-toe cap ; https://www.varusteleka.fi/fi/product/ruotsalaiset-m90-varsikengat-turvakarjella/20374

Finnish-made, perkele.

>>12894266
are you actually wearing the items you buy for your feet? you're not supposed to do that

>>12898307
>2017
>still wearing his shoes
>fucking pleb

>>12891848

>>12898726
They look better the more distressed they are.

Should I pull the trigger on these for christmas?

Anybody know of any places in europe to buy american made boots for a normal price (amazon is insane in comparison...)

I'm really digging some chippewa models

>>12898726
>>12898730

i want these so bad, but i have 4 pairs of boots already