/fa/ - Fashion

>>13888111
this thread will die because you didn't write "boot general"

Recommend me chelseas

>>13888111
those look like kids shoes

what boots should i get

i live in snowy shitcago

>>13888111
Dude just get some respectable boots like aldens or red wings

>>13888161
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK

Oh well, someone just make a new one when that happens

boot general

there now people can find it with the search function

How long does boot wax last under heavy use?

>>13888480
2 years?
Whoa!

>>13888553

that seems optimistic

Service Boot Black Chromexcel

>>13888804
Chromexcel sucks. It's the biggest meme one can fall for

Just copped a pair of these. R8 and H8

Copped these on Black Friday.
How'd I do?

>>13888978
You done fucked up. Probably coulda got 1 decent pair of boots for the amount you spent on those.

Can I wear gray wool pants with black nike SFBs? I usually just wear dickies

>>13889461
the 6'' variety. Honestly any pant recs would be cool. I always see Shia and other SFB wearers tucking the pants into the boot, but I'm not sure if I like that. I tend to wear baggier stuff, but I'm willing to give it a try. I dress very similar to Shia and wear a lot of working/outdoor brands like Carhartt, Karhu, Patagonia, Mountain Hardware and Outdoor Research (I work for the Forest Service, so I get a decent discount on these sort of brands)

>>13888965
I really hate this style, and have never understood it's popularity, monkstraps too; wildly popular shit that does nothing for me.
I've tried to like it, because they're one of the few styles semi-regularly available on the only last comfortable for me (trubalance).
Is that natural chromexcel?
What last?

If I had to get one, it'd be the darker shell models so I wouldn't have to notice that weird front stitch so readily.
If someone gave me a light pair similar to yours, I couldn't wait for the natty cxl to darken with age and get a bit more beat up.
So, I hate them, but you seem to like them like so many people who're into tankers or norwegian split toe.
Post another pic one day when you get some wear into them; I'd be curious to see how they turn out.

>>13888821
Shitty chromexcel sucks.
Unfortunately that's usually what's available because manufacturers skimp on quality at the clicker's table.
It's funny what every shitty new "americana" or "wear-wear inspired" kickstarter bootlet startup makes a big fuss about it in their marketing; they're usually the ones that use the shittiest cuts available.
It's not something that you should pay a premium for, as most of the time it'll be shit unless you buy from a brand that doesn't skimp. Which is rare (and even then sometimes shitty cxl slips through the cracks).
You know what, maybe you're right: cxl probably is a shitty meme.
I've just been lucky enough to to have any of the usual problems associated with it in the pairs i have it on.
I like how it stretches the fuck out during wear though; gives my fucking feet some leeway in fit.

damn. speaking of nike fsbs i don't need boots but i've been wanting a pair of these forever. somebody help me pull the trigger. this or some danner tachyons
>>13888978
left looks nice. right why.

>>13889512
Norwegian Split Toes are a love-hate type of shoe. There doesn’t seem to be a middle ground. I like them because they’re different from mocs and they’re not that common. They work well as a casual boot and on the right last without contrast stitching you could probably get away with wearing them with a suit.
They are natural CXL in the TruBalance last. I have the same model in suede. My Color 8 shell version is supposed to come in next year. I need a calfskin to complete the set of each leather. And then maybe some Indy PACs for the hell of it. Rumor is there maybe a run in the Whiskey colored shell in the next year or 2.
Pic related is after they darken up and get some age.

>>13889516
Biggest issue with CXL is people don’t take proper care of it. They think since it’s an oiled leather they can just leave it be or they try using regular polish. With CXL you have to have shoe trees or it will look like shit and use mink oil or coconut oil every regularly. Regardless calf skin will always be superior to it.

>>13888111
Some quality opinions posted in this thread on a variety of topics. I've a pair of Trumans and another on the way. (fingers crossed)
In my experience CXL varies but then so does Full Grain leather; which is kind of the point. CXL relates to the broader "tanning" process done on what is assumed to be quality leather to begin with.
The leather itself can be of poor quality.
The CXL process may be poorly done.
The boots can still be poorly made.
If what people really think CXL guarantees is a beautiful well chosen piece of full grain oil infused pull up leather that will require little maintenance and age handsomely, then they may be disappointed.
If by CXL the consumer understands that in the tanning process some metallic compounds were employed, then that's probably more on point.
Make sense to anyone else?

black viberg, or brown?

>>13891063

>>13891067

>>13891063
>>13891067
Definitely the brown ones

anyone had a custom, one-off pair of boots made?

>short boots with rolled pants legs
shiggy diggy

just got some factory second 1907s for 130 shipped. how'd i do?

>>13893193
If i didn't recoil when i saw moc toe boots i'd say well done. Anything noticeably wrong with them?

>>13893336
haven't received them in the mail yet. they said i could take them back to nordstrom rack if i don't like em. i dig the moc toe. good enough for mcqueen, good enough for me.

>>13893193
These are fine. They are definitely THAT boot going for THAT look which everybody very clearly understands. Getting them on sale and as seconds is fully in line with THAT whole thing you're going for.

You are probably sitting around in a henley and faded jeans right now and you have the complete outfit. Great.

At least you didn't get suede chelsea boots but i'm guessing you may already have those or your best friend already has these instead so you got them as well. It is fine but then you probably already know that. These are fine.

>>13891091
all black boots and soles with antique copper eyelets? viberg, you were so close

>>13893406
>These are fine.
ayy alright. i didn't really have a plan. i just don't have any boots, and these looked versatile. i also read they were classic and that red wings held up well. the price just sealed the deal. i do not own, nor do i plan to own, any suede boots. thanks for the input, anon.

>>13893420
fine
but also . . . they aren't versatile either.

This is really what Red Wing is all about. I don't really know what I want but I want everything to be alright and muh heritage and working class guys will accept me but I'm also a smart sensitive Bryan Goslings that drives and scores poon but i wear jeans every day and even though i am 100% a product of the popular moment i want to be a timeless taste guy and are beards still cool.

>>13893478
i am unironically okay being that guy. it requires very little thought and effort, nor does it break the bank. and with this style, the harvestable poon is abundant. cheers.

>>13893520
Well said and you could roll far far worse. So good luck. Enjoy those boots for a couple seasons and then have another look at other boots. You'll learn quite a lot from the experience.