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boot sneakers

what is up with viberg's chukka shape

>>17827971
Looks fine to me. I'd absolutely get one

>>17827972
it looks like the ball area is just way too high like its high centered

>>17827982
Autism

me and my niggas riding with wedge soles til the day we die!!!

>>17827948
here are some interesting statistics about the Patina Thunderdome(tm) sponsored by Nicks Handmade Boots

2022-2023
>Whites
total submissions: 62
winning pairs: 1
places open division: -
places work division: 11th

>Nicks
total submissions: 55
winning pairs: 7
places open division: 1st grand prize, 5th, 6th
places work division: 2nd, 6th, 9th, 15th

2023-2024 submissions (thus far)
>Whites
37
>Nicks
105

totally not rigged and everyone totally hasn't caught on to that

>>17827998
stop noticing these things

>>17827998
Do Franks

>>17828002
>Franks
2021-22
sumbissions 3
winning pairs: 1 (25th place) + 1 highligthed "exceptional" pair (they were a sponsor that year)

2022-23
submissions: 3
winning pairs: 1 (7th place work division)

2023-24
submissions thus far 6

>>17827998
Do Alden. Since they're such a huge ripoff and low quality and the missiles literally disintegrate surely not many people would wear them

>>17828020
>Alden
2021-22
submissions 20
winners 0

2022-23
submissions 28
winners 0

2023-24
submissions 13
winners (predicted) 0

>>17828009
>submissions thus far 6
I bet that oak bark tanned boot is gonna win something.

>>17828032
natural undyed leathers have a really good track record for sweeping the awards

>>17827998
>>17828009
what about viberg and the other company with a judge on the panel?

>>17828034
nicks is the biggest sponsor by far $5k grand prize + 8 boot prizes + 6 belts, followed by grant stone (their founder is the judge) 3 boot prizes

>viberg (minor sponsor every year)
2021-22
submitted 93
winners 6 (1st grand prize, 5th, 6th, 8th, 15th, 19th)
2022-23
submitted 95
winners 3 (8th, 10th, 14th all open division)
2023-24
submitted 50

>grant stone
2021-22
submitted 37
winners 1 (22nd)
2022-23
submitted 104
winners 2 (20th place open, 8th work)
2023-24
submitted 59
not as blatant for grant stone, but it would be hard to justify your own boots winning too much with you sitting as a judge

>sagara (minor sponsor)
21-22, 14 submissions, 1win 14th
22-23, 21 submissions, 2 wins 2nd-open, 4th-open
>wesco (minor sponsor)
21-22, 26 sub, 1 win 18th
22-23, 28 sub, 1 win 23rd-open
>trickers (minor sponsor)
21-22, 6 submissions, 0 win
22-23, 16 submissions, 1 win 15th-open
>franks(minor sponsor)
see above

every sponsor has a win under their belt every year no matter how many of their boots get submitted, but nicks last year is so blatant it's riddiculous
alden is probably the must snubbed brand and will never win anything there since they don't pay a dime to them and they don't offer anything natty that will instantly show patina

>>17828073
>they don't offer anything natty that will instantly show patina
and here lies the issue with the memetina thunderchrome and why people keep buying shitty natty cxl

>>17827971
damn thats a beater right there
if i had the 1k id get it

>>17828073
>>17828089
aLdEn DoEsN’t MaKe WoRk BoOtS

>>17828098
>toe splitting
foambros.... not like this

>>17828099
That’s literally after 2 wears. I totally did not toss them in a cement mixer with a bunch of rocks to get upvotes. Alden needs to learn a thing or 2 from Nicks.

>>17828101
>single stitch
>zero screws
honestly alden just doesnt understand the demands of an office environment. the elevator lip is a reall boot killer and we cant be wearing cheap shit in these rough conditions

i hate patina thundercucks so much

>>17828073
i don't know why, but i had it in my head that viberg was a major sponsor and judge too.

>>17828151
Why? How does it in anyway affect you whatsoever?
Do you always get mad when people have fun with their own money?

>>17828160
because it encourages people buying the shilled boots and destroying them to score better, instead of you know, just wearing them and having them age normally.

>>17828161
Sour grapes
Who gives a shit?

>>17828162
Shut the fuck up, you utter goyim cattle-ass slave. Keep consuming unnecessary product like a good little slave, you worthless Goy. I bet you took the Mark of the Beast MRNA 'vaccine' as well, stupid cattle.

>>17828193
Oh you're mad mad. We broke the schizo because he can't stand people buying things he can't afford and enjoying them
Stay mad faggot

>>17828151
I don't hate them but I find the whole concept ridiculous. But again I did find the redditors destroying their selvedge jeans ridiculous too. Not that some stuff doesn't look better when aged and broken in, but purposedfuly ruining your stuff sounds retarded to me.

>>17827948
Well, I did the needful and ordered a pair of these Tony Lamas. We'll see if they're any good or not. I did pay significantly less than full retail at least.

Why is dark brown/cocoa waxed roughout leatger so kino, bros? Any alternative to thursdays?

>>17828377
not a cowboy boot guy but i like these. the simplicity is appealing.

>>17828503
Viberg x Division Road
Made in Dusty Walnut Camel Leather w/ small pebbled texture from T. Moro tannery in Italy
2030 last
Ridgeway Outsole

>>17828503
White's MP in brown waxed flesh

Let's be real, who needs to trudge through life in clunky boots when there's AF1s?

lol

>>17828757
>who needs to trudge through life in clunky boots when there's AF1s?
People who don't want to look like niggers.

GREEN BOOTS ARE BACK ON THE MENU

>>17825149
>For whites it could take weeks or even months.
I'm sorry but this is a ridiculous ssatement, no boot should ever take months to break in, either it fits your foot and feels good off the bat or it is not a good boot for you.

>>17825171
>is there any reason it would be the heel specifically though? It's just that I doubt breaking them in more will solve this problem because it's always just the heel that hurts and gets blistered.
Dont listen to what theyre saying, stop wearing the boots, take the losss and find some that fit ou instantly when you put them on.

>>17828860
>>17828865
ok af1igger

>>17828866
stupid comment above me

>>17828853
a fucking leaf
green

>>17828853
>GREEN BOOTS

I wish I waited instead of buying this

>>17828894
>that synth midsole
you did this to yourself

>>17828896
Honestly, I'm more bothered by the thin rubber outsole

>>17828853
shame that i already have money tied up, a pair of green 350 cruisers would be nice.

>>17828897
i'm honestly wondering what would happen if you got the soles wet, those layers would shrink and swell at different rates

>>17828897
Is the heel not nailed?

>>17828928
looks like a red wing black smiths on christy sole

>>17828853
what about

How much "platform" can boots have without being considered platform boots? I like Doc Martens but if I wear them as a man I'm worried people might think I'm only doing it to be taller because the thickness of the sole is pretty noticable. Is the cutoff about 3 inches before it counts as a platform shoe or what?

>>17828980

>>17828927
Glued. I'm getting it replaced with vibram

gf said she'd buy me some Nick's urban loggers. Currently over analyzing my sizing and looking for advice.
>10 wide on Brannock
>9 EEE (EEE is their F width I believe) in JK 300x (fitted in their Superduties in store)
>9.5 EE in iron rangers
>10 EE in Tecovas cowboy boots
>10.5 in sneakers
Thinking of going with 9.5 F for the Nicks. I hate having my toes squished especially the pinky and if they're a touch too wide I can just thrown in a spenco insole or something
Thoughts?

>>17829020
daltons...my beloved

>>17829021
Don't buy Nicks. Buy Steinkoglers, or Guidis.

>>17828980
the trick is to use a high arch last to get the height. the platform look comes from needing to raise the forefoot as well

>>17828853
so cool. I will eventually have one made in the mole waxy commander, for now I'm having some boots made in kudu nubuck hunter green

>>17829021
Call them up or email them this, it's way better than advice from here.

>>17828853
>>17828894
Only green boots I ever wanted were the spruce kudos from Parkhurst but I don't buy boots anymore so don't care

Hey guys, sorry to bother you all with inane questions but I have quite a few baggy chinos and and trying to figure out what boot to get with them.
Preferably some black high top beaters.

>>17829112
get some danner mountain lights or passes

>>17829120
Okay thanks, and can I just ask. What kind of trousers are you supposed to pair with the sort of boots in my picrel

>>17829125
whatever you want bby

Cordovan, yes or no?

>>17829396
Yes
I wish I could afford it.

>>17829396
What did they do to that cordovan?

>>17829418
Probably just needs to be conditioned but he doesn't know how to condition it without removing the shine.

>>17829067
How does berwick 1707 compare to other English boot makers?

>>17829435
berwick are made in spain and entry level gyw. Those are C&J.

>>17829435
Berwick is Allen Edmonds tier

>>17829489

>>17829489
>>17829490
is it the last or is it a touch long in the toe

>>17829492
the 64 last is actually kinda short.

>>17828695
> the simplicity is appealing.
Exactly the reason I bought them. I'd never even considered owning a pair of cowboy boots until I stumbled across those.

>>17827948
What boot will make me as tall as possible without being retarded
i am 164 cm tall

Any thoughts on a slip-on shoe I can use for quick runs to the store, taking my dog out late at night, etc? I've gone through four or five pairs of houseshoes in the last two years.

>>17829559

>>17829559
Redback chelsea boots.

I finally bought in the austrian memes, broke them in in two days and I can't believe nobody told me they would be so comfortable and protective, the absolute perfect boot for everything. See you all losers, I don't need this thread anymore, this is my only pair of shoes from now on.

>>17827951
>>17827969

>Sneaker boots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1RM3c68rI0

This is how I imagine the typical posters here look like.

>>17829667
I am so tired of this bootfluencer nonsense. People making videos of them reviewing boots like this is so stupid and don't even get me started on people like Rose Anvil who literally make their living making videos of shoes

>watch brand that makes everyone seethe because they can't afford it
Rolex

>guitar brand that makes everyone seethe because they can't afford it
Gibson

>boot brand that makes everyone seethe because they can't afford it
Alden

>clothing brand that makes everyone seethe because they can't afford it
Iron Heart

>>17829695
>>boot brand that makes everyone seethe because they can't afford it
>>Alden
this makes no sense, alden is a poorfag brand

>>17829700
People like Rose Anvil have hardcore Alden Derangement Syndrome and it consumes every aspect of his life and his poorfag loser drones eat it up and complain about Alden as well

>>17829667
what an absolute unit

>>17829695
>arent you mad I'm paying for leatherboard and foam

>>17829731
>DUDE LEATHER BOARD
crazy how "bootfluencers" who have never worn a pair of boots long enough to actually wear them out is always the most vocal about this

With the proliferation of stitchdown bootmakers in North America is the finite number of skilled artisans getting stretched a bit thi
Whites was Whites but then it fragments into White's, Nick's and Frank's, etc. One wonders just how many skilled bootmakers there are in eastern Washington to go around.

>>17829731
>that little added foam pad under the sock liner somehow makes the entire boot foam
t. typical rose anvil sycophant

>>17829695
You think this makes sense in your head but it doesn’t.
What beta self cucking psy op is this?

>>17829838
Could have just said "I'm poor" it takes less effort

>leatherboard is fine because they put a high price on it

>>17829907
what happened to the foam?

>>17829489
>>17829490
Damn I love Galways

>>17829396
I own shell boots and my answer is no. Pic related.

It's too shiny and draws too much attention. People will comment on it.

Also the first few wears the fat comes out in the creases, the areas that look pink in your photo will actually turn white, which draws even more attention to it. You can brush it away and after 3-4 wears this stops.

Anyway no idea what he did to turn the creases pink, I guess there's a lot of product on them.

Maybe hatch shell is better and less shiny. Also maybe better on more casual outfits so you can wear it outside where shell really shines in direct sunlight.

>>17829966
>Also maybe better on more casual outfits so you can wear it outside
In case this makes me look like a retard - I meant as opposed to office wear which is going to stay mostly indoors.

>>17829921
it disintegrated between posts

>>17829966
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6_eqxh-Qok
>it's simply too shiny
>my dear fellow, there is only so much shine the eye can see in the course on an evening

Looking for a really cheap test canvas for dying shoes. But I'd like to actually wear them if it goes well.

Cole Haan vs. Vince Camuto shoes?

>>17829984
>Looking for a really cheap test canvas for dying shoes
but why

>>17829856
>You don’t want to buy Gucci despite the crappy made
>Must be poor
Suck that corpo cock harder, sissy

>>17829987
Does that not make sense? I want a custom dyed pair of shoes, but don't want to attempt it on a nice pair right away. I want a pair of cheap leather shoes that aren't complete trash, like what a normie would wear to the office.

So Cole Haan vs. Vince Camuto? Both have new pairs on ebay for $40

Should I buy a pair of ropers?

>>17829990
there is a shit ton of used allen edmods for nothing on ebay if you want something to fuck up

Is there a reason why you people do not buy the Ralph Lauren Leather boot? Afraid to take the next step?
>https://www.ralphlauren.eu/se/en/leather-boot-305571.html
>https://www.ralphlauren.eu/se/en/leather-boot-645584.html
Anyway my guess is that it is Cheaney that makes them so they're probably not bad.

>>17830003
I do not buy shoes with dainite soles.

Also I hate heel shelves. I want my heels close cut.

>>17830007
You're a strange man I'll give you that

>>17830003
>Boot made from hand-burnished full-grain leather sourced from a Chicago-based tannery.
is it brown CXL?

>>17830003
the issue with subcontracted boots, who do you go to for resoles?

>>17830014
yes

>>17830014
It is CXL but I think they actually have a color called "Chicago tan" but maybe I am wrong.

>>17830001
I don't want a shoe someone else broke in when new ones can be had for $40.

>>17830003
I have some Cheaney loafers. They're absolutely top notch

I actually thought of doing this bimaterial combo at TLB, but on a normal field boot (galway clone), not a split toe.

TLB doesn't have a lot of options but they do have Horween hatch grain and they do have dark brown suede from CF Stead.

Total comes out to just 488€ for me right now, an absolute steal for MTO field boots.

>>17830172
nice

>>17828074
Sex

>>17830292
nice

>>17830292
unstructured killed it for me especially with no wide sizes

>>17827948
desu who ever wrote the general doesn't know shit about boots.

>>17830318
go on write a better one then

>>17830319
You seem hurt.

>>17830321
still waiting

>>17830323
nah i rather watch you make bad purchases

>>17830326
which part of the OP triggered you?

i'll bet it was the thursday part, or maybe the zippers

>>17830318
post your boots

>>17830318
>doesn't know shit about boots
Stridewise....

>>17827948
>those boots in the pic
umm anon...idk what to say...th-thanks for making the new thread though

Interview with Frank from Frank's boots and his wife.
https://youtu.be/z--QXvW-p1w?si=raVpu8svJM-03qRj

>>17830680
bruh wtf

>>17830682
It's joever for baldcels

I am an autistic retarded sperglord who doesn't know a single thing about clothes or fashion and especially boots, but I need to buy a pair for the purpose of walking in snow and rain in a city environment. Because I'm retarded and ugly I'm also poor and therefore don't care about brands or fashion because I will be ugly regardless, however I am happy to pay up for boots that are made well and will last. Also despite what I said I would still prefer something that looks decent just so I don't stand out as uglier than I already do. If they also work well enough that they can be worn in a professional environment with work/dress clothes that's a nice bonus but not strictly necessary. Please recommend some boots for me to buy/check out. The only decent pair of shoes I've ever owned are a pair of florsheims I bought at a burlingtons like 10 years ago, I like them. They're nice. I scratched them on a glass door though unfortunately, because I'm retarded.

>thursdays product development

>>17830700
I really don't understand what you're looking for, do you want a dressy boot or a workboot style boot?
Or Casual?

>>17830708
Casual I guess, it doesn't have to be dressy. Doesn't need to be construction steel toed style or anything either. The important part is it needs to be good for snow and rain. I was just wondering if there was a kind of casual boot that wouldn't also look completely out of place with a button up shirt and pants in an office environment. But casual is fine, I can get something else more dressy later if I have to.

>>17830713
https://oakstreetbootmakers.com/sale
You can "water proof" these with different things like a water proofing spray or if you don't care what the color looks like you can use bees wax, snowseal or obenaufs.

>>17830713
https://www.parkhurstbrand.com/collections/factory-seconds-and-samples

>>17830716
>>17830724
Thank you anons, I'm not sure what to go with exacty but these at least seem like good places to start and give me an idea of what to look for. Also the water proofing spray is a good idea I should buy that for my regular shoes too.

>>17830729
Both of the posts were me lol.

>>17830730
Thank you x2

>>17828766
In Ultraviolet Shell

>>17830729
For sneakers use silicone water proofing spray. For boots use weatherproofing balm, and for suede and roughlut use specific suede spray. Never mix them up.

>dude what if it rains? my boots are going to melt if i don't waterproof them

Whites vs Nicks vs Franks vs JK?
>for work boots
>for tough casual boots

>>17830992
>literally the same thing

>>17830992
whites for tough casual, MP/semi dress/bounty hunter
the cheapest brand with the safety certification you need for work, still would go whites, because they virtually cost the same anyway

>>17830998
I've been eyeing Nick's urban logger or something in a similar style, I like the logger heel and lug sole but don't need a 10 inch builder pro/smokejumper.
Just wondering if there are any issues/concerns to look out for from any brand. QC, CS, fit/finish, etc

>>17831002
no brand stands out above the rest as having better QC, they are all spotty
the builder pro isn't a bad choice, go with that if you like the look

Im a poorfag
are there any good black dress boots I can get for 250 USD?

the boots I wanted only came in a size too large. they actually fit pretty well with two stacked insoles, is this retarded?

>>17831077
if it sounds stupid but works it's not stupid

>>17830988
If your boots get wet the leatherboard will disintegrate and the midsole will separate and your heels will fall off
Rose Anvil said so and he's a professional

>>17830992
They're all the exact same thing with miniscule differences

>>17830988
lel who or what stitched those welts?

>>17831102
shitty c*bbler

>passing through Florence on vacation
>thinking about getting some boots (chukkas?) or maybe loafers while I'm here
Any recommendations? I stopped in at Mannina earlier and they had some nice stuff, but nothing that quite grabbed me, at least for the cost. I'll visit Roberto Ugolini as well.

>>17831102
>>17831104
This is why I would rather have goodyear welted boots than stitchdown/veldtschoen. At least then shitty cobblers won't ruin the leather.

>>17831002
nicks certainly spends more on advertising these days

>>17831102
some shitty cobbler in NYC
dude was so cheap he brought them there because it was $20 cheaper than redwings resoles
still paid a total of $260 for both

>>17831148
fucking hell

>>17827948
>yeah, i hike in the mountains through snow and mud in my chisel toe, fiddleback waist, leather sole balmoral boots
patina thunderdome has become a parody of itself

>>17831171

>>17831171
>>17831173
and i don't even like them.

>>17831148
You get what you pay for
Either pay up and have Steve at Bedos do it or ruin your shoes

>>17831148
>still paid a total of $260 for both
lol each?

>>17831171
When are you gonna shut the fuck up and stop crying like a bitch over this?
No one cares what other people do with their money or their shoes except for you

>>17831182
no, for both

>>17831185
lol that's about what a resole at C&J directly costs, and they will do it properly at least.

>>17831183
but look, it's already showing epic scratcherinos
dudes going to get all the upvotes if he doesn't break his neck first

>>17831201
what ugly fucking footwear
don't even look like they fit either

I'm buying these and there's nothing you can do to stop me

>>17831171
>>17831201
>oxford boots on a hike

>oxford boots in general

>>17831201
You are absolutely mindbroken and we get a front row seat to your meltdown

Carmina custom weekend is now live until the 9th

TLB custom weekend is still live until tomorrow (I think)

who cares what people do with their boots

the Styleforum boots forum thread is currently on page 1488

it will only ever be on that page once

>>17831244
Based but the who now?

>>17830992
Franks, cheapest but not by much, best customer service and by far the shortest lead times.

>>17831171
are these bison balmorals?
with jeans?
this is end stage bootbrain, incurable

>tfw you just want to see how boots look WITHOUT cuffed pants
Someone need to create a board like styleforum but for non-cuffers.

>>17831238
placed my order for a Calway already

>>17831295
Yes me too.
A week ago.

>>17831302
anon.. i said the custom weekend is in April and October on this general multiple times

>>17831293
i purposely cuff my pants

>>17831308
i do it because i cba to tailor my pants, only 2 of my chinos are the right length. My trousers are all tailored, but they all also have 5cm turn-up

>>17831171
>>17831173
>>17831201
>Football leather oxford boots
Those are ugly as hell.

>>17831309
they just drape nicer

I actually like the idea of hatch grain oxfords

But it needs to be made by a master shoemaker so the captoe doesn't lose its texture during lasting

Obviously oxford boots are a dumb idea always. But I am not opposed to button boots as something a little special.

>>17831323
Here's an example of what I mean, compare the texture on the (fake) captoe of this Galway

>>17831326
to this C&J Coniston
It's a great boot but you can see how the front half of the shoe has no texture, and not just because it was shined.

>>17831308
>>17831309
I cut the chainstich off my Katos yesterday cuz fuck a tailor
wearing that raw edge

>>17831328
https://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/products/paul-sargent-cambridge-mahogany
Thoughts?

>>17827948
is it even possible to even get good first pair of boots under or around 100$?

I mean it's slightly under the price of Doc Marten but Doc is lame as fuck and I'm sure you guys would call me a faggot if I even get one

My point of reference is Travis Bickle's boots but I don't want cowboy boots at all and I'd prefer something with laces, so is there any brand in particular that I should look into?

>17831345
>lust provoking image
>pointless time wasting question

>>17831338
Looks a bit stumpy

Anyway I've only heard of Paul Sargeant because of their Moore oxfords but I've heard they became way worse in recent years

>>17831338

>>17831345
https://jimgreenfootwear.com/store/vellie-brown/
https://jimgreenfootwear.com/store/vellie-tan/

>>17831354
thank you anon, lemme do more research on it

>>17831345
after some consideration and with that price range, I think imma look into chelsea boots as well lol.

Cavour has a -15% "final sale" event for an extra -15% on sale items.

They have some Edward Green stuff on sale, very few sizes left.

>>17831380
they had a dover in dark utah in my size, i was very tempted at 712 euros, but decided against it because it was a bit too dressy for my wardrobe. One 606 dover is enough.

>>17831323
>Obviously oxford boots are a dumb idea always.
What's the point of Oxford boots snyway? I mean, if you're dressed up enoigh to eear oxfords, shouldn't you be wearing shoes instead of boots?

Where to get paramemes in us?

Where to get cowboymemes in eu?

anyone know ID on these?

>>17830992
Frank’s has the best CS and opportunity to get sized up by the guy in person if you’re not in the area. Probably the best materials presently.

>>17831435
Call somewhere in Texas and ask if theh ship you some books but really boots just list it as books so you don’t have to pay customs or VAT and if anyone gets caught we can just chalk it up to accent problems.

>>17831574
Is that really a thing?

>>17831575
Doesn’t hurt to ask. Just tell them if they can do you a solid because VAT is a killer.

>>17831441
maybe Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid Gore-Tex

>>17831413
kommandostore

What are the rules for fauxtina thunderdome? Can I submit my new Islay’s and kick rocks?

>>17831588
submissions end october 10th + a 1-5th november late submissions window
you need to
>download their app
>be a member of their paid subscription service for the enire 6-7 months you take part $5/month or $50 for a year
>if you want to submit 2 pairs, you need to buy an additional subscription, LOL!
>have a new unworn pair that has to be pre-approved with photos beforehand, no creases or you're disqualified
>submit a series of photos every month, if you don't update you are disqualified
>last month you need to submit a written essay on your "boot journey" or you're disqualified
>they actually specifically state that kicking rocks, sunfading, scuffing with sandpaper, fake patina is NOT against the rules, but "the judges will know coz they're experts"
don't waste your money

>>17831608
>>be a member of their paid subscription service for the enire 6-7 months you take part $5/month or $50 for a year

>>17831577
ty

>>17831608
That’s fucking dumb

>>17831620
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhQ5678cJU8

>>17831608
honestly I'm just impressed with this grift

>>17831588
>still crying about it
Give up already

>>17827998
the 1st place grand prize winner WAS A FUCKING NICKS EMPLOYEE wearing Nicks!

you can't make this shit up
they literally hook you in with prizes and then just give it to themselves
holy fuck bro, this is next level rigged

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWDhDrqjUqU&t=1697s

>>17831640

>>17831640
I mean it was a nice pair of boots, he used parts like the neck specifically because it will crease and wear more than the back bone.
Maybe it was rigged idk, I don't really care, I can't imagine paying $50 to be apart of their discord to be in it.

>>17831645
Also I don't understand why they need $50 for an entry free when all their prizes were donated.
This seems to be their main income source imo.

>>17831647
It’s the same system of Freemasonic Faggotry, alongside literally any sort of ‘insiders club’: people that pay their dues make those at the top richest. It’s an artificial scam slave ‘community’, all the way through.

what are you fags even talking about

>>17831687
Patina Thunderdome

>>17831687
company organises a competition with an entrance fee, the winner is an employee of company lol

>>17831701
Not exactly accurate, the employee of the biggest sponsor of the competition won.
What is also kinda fucked up is that there are judges who work for these sponsors and even the company owners themselves in the case of the Indonesian bootmaker.

>>17831701
>>17831700
but why do you give a fuck about this gay ass competition
stop putting this lame shit on a pedestal and let the retards jerk themselves off in a corner without reporting it to the world

>>17831772
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St8iEpkcDJc

>>17831772
its fun to laugh at retards ordering absurd makeups then taking a shops worth of tools to them to not win a rigged competition they paid to enter

>>17831608
>>be a member of their paid subscription service for the enire 6-7 months you take part $5/month or $50 for a year
wait.. (You) PAY for the privilege of joining their (rigged) contest that is dependent on community submissions, in the hope of winning prices? And the really retarded ones also pay to destroy their boots on purpose without a chance of even winning?

>>17831171
Did they hire a Parkinson to stitch those upper?

>>17831588
Is the tongue gussetted at all on the Islay?

>>17831911
no

>>17831913
;^( maybe I'll go with Snowdon instead then

>>17831914
Although I remember someone saying the leather on Snowdon is rather thin and flimsy

>>17831920
look reasonably thick to me.

I'm running into a problem with a pair of suede chelsea boots. They're my size but for some reason my feet keep slipping forward a bit on them when I wañk. As a result my toes get all bunched up and I get a lot of heel slippage too. I tried to put a thin leather insole on them and it made the fit a bit tighter but didn't prevent this issue by any noticeable margin. Is there something I can do ot should I just ditch them?
For the record I have anothet pair of chelseas in leather, same size, different maker, and they don't have this isdue at all.

>>17832014
try a tongue pad

that's a clean welt join.

>>17832014
>They're my size but for some reason my feet keep slipping forward a bit on them
they might not be your size...

>>17832130
Widest part of the foot matches with widest part of the sole with the heel firmly against the counter. The issue didn't happen for the first 2-3 uses, I beleive the suede might have stretch out a bit. I've heard about that happening sometimes.

>>17831061
guess not

London grain is amazing, extremely soft and supple, pair it with one of the best lasts ever made (EG 202) and you got one of the most comfy boots ever.

>want to order boots from the US and get it right the first time because VAT and customs
>print a brannock
>it tells me I'm 11.5 when I wear 10 in converse
>my french rangers are 11 and every so slightly big so I thought I was 10.5

It's fucked. I'm completely confused. Cons allegedly run half a size large. I don't know how french rangers compare to a brannock. The printable one is true to size and saying a literal full size up. There's no way.

>>17832251
Then on the other hand this chart tells me if I'm yuro 44/44.5 I should be looking at 11/11.5 in burger size. My cons say 44 is size 10 what the fuck?

>>17832277

>>17832251
>>print a brannock
that doesn't work, use a real brannock device to measure your HTB and HTT

>>17832251
How long are your feet in mm? Which brand were you looking at?

>>17832283
I'm a yurpoor. We don't have brannock technology over here. Maybe in 20 yeas we'll evolve.

>>17832289
Justin boots, because that's the only roper I can get shipped here. My length is 28.5, but I very much doubt I'm 11.5 or 12, despite wearing 44.5 in yurop. My converse say that's a 10. Thinking of yolo ordering a size 11 I don't know.

>>17832251
you want to get some cheap roper, right?
just go with 11 if you absolutely have to
but that is almost irrelevant since pull on boots are hard to get the fit right anyway
even if you get the size correct, as in width and length of the foot, the boot may be almost impossible to put on, if you have a high instep or just get massive heel slip if you have low instep

just be ready to return them and eat massive shipping fees

>>17832294
My feet are 275mm long, my true and tested sizes on sneakers are:
Nike: 10US
Adidas: 10US
Converse: 9.5US

On french rangers I wear a 43EUR, same on paramemes.
I have Red Wings in 9DUS and 9.5DUS. I wear the 9.5 with a thin leather insert.

I don't own Justin boots nor roper/western boots so can't really help you there. However I used to own a biker/roper pair of boots years ago and they were 43EUR. My advice would be to get the size closest to your EUR size, ot will help putting them on and ofg. If they end up being a tad too big, wear them with thick wool socks and a thin leather insert if needed. Don't fall for the get your boots very tight meme. In retrospect I wish I got all my Red Wings in 9.5

>>17832014
I have loafers with a high instep where my foot slides forward and I get heel slip
Tongue pad helped

>>17832294
>My length is 28.5
My length is 28.2

I have US11 Aldens on the TruBalance last, which is their biggest and widest last. It's a good fit.
I normally wear UK10.5.

>>17832018
>>17832304
That's two votes for the tongue pad. Not sure how I will manage to put them on chelseas, but it's worth a shot. Thanks, anons.

>>17832307
I got mine from Skolyx, they are suede on one side and adhesive on the other side.
They're a bit small though

Not sure where you'd put them in a boot, probably lower down the shaft where it touches your instep

>>17832306
>>17832301
>>17832296
Nevermind, I tried ordering a 11D pair, even thought everything else points to me being an 11.5, but it wouldn't let me place my order. It's fully over for me. I will never have cool looking gothrock boots.

>>17832356
>is it another case of a brand with a big marketing budget, making outlandish claims to sell a subpar product to people that don't know any better?
>these are so dishonest, saying they are better than they actually are
>if something is too good to be true, it probably is
anyway, back to putting Thursdays in all my top boot videos

who could have known that a $120 boot was cheap cemented trash? good thing he epically busted this 100 gazillion dollar multinational conglomerate
rose anvil back to trashing low hanging fruit it seems

>>17827948
docs leather options
>plastic coated leather
>non plastic coated leather that rips apart after a week

>>17832405
how the fuck is that possible? It looks like the leather itself actually ripped apart, not the stitching?

>>17832408
par for the course when your "leather" is reconstituted

>>17832408
the stitching holes acts like a perforation line in the crappy leather
just like ripping off a sheet of toilet paper

Skoak GMTOs for October

Total love for these, so much so got an oxford model as well. The only proble is laces are fucking pain in the ass to tie even after replacing RW canvas ones with polyester ones. Still fucking rock and extremely rare (bordeline ugly so few people actually buy them).

>>17832417
look at the shape of this

couldn't really pull it off but handwelted for 550€ + VAT is good

>>17832417
nice chukka, but for jodhpurs i would only go to zonkeyboot

>>17832417
wingtip... eh

not a fan of wingtip oxfords
or oxfords with too much brogues in general

>>17832417
And the Jodphurs, Sirs

I have no opinion on these, I don't understand this shoe type

>>17832417
why is it never anything cool? seems like the exact same shit every month
i wouldn't call their GTMO selections super safe or subtle, but it's never anything terribly exciting
it's not especially tasteful either, seems like the shit that gets put on same at the end of the month

>>17832436
*on sale

>>17832251
>>17832294
Buy a brannock device from Amazon, use it, and then return it? ;^)

>>17832453
devilish

>>17832453
Can't.

>>17832477
Why not

>>17832390
Not to defend Rose Anvil but he's mostly adressing the brand's claims. The boots ate whst I'd expect in that price range from a mall brand.


>>17832405
That's not normal even for docs, ypu should be able to get a refund or an exchange at the very least.

>>17832419
postman boots?

>>17832405
>too dry / overconditioned boots
>somewhat high SPI

>>17832484
No amazon.

>want to buy boots from the US
>check website that ships here
>price is $199
>ok not too too bad
>except it wont let you order until you change your country from the US to something else
>as soon as you change the price jumps up to $270
>VAT isn't that high so I can't even tell if I'll be taxed for more shit aside from customs
>they might not even fit or be of acceptable quality in the first place

Might as well die to be honest. What's the point even?

>>17832540
Yuropiss cuck

>>17832540
Buying from the US is a waste of money. The Tax, shipping, plus Duties if it's something above 150 bucks and possible extra customs charges.
Just buy something better from where you live.

>>17832565
>Just buy something better

Like what? What's a boot as cool as a roper?

>>17832545
No bully.

>>17832591
Engineers

>>17832540
>this guys whole frantic bargain bin boot sizing saga spanning multiple threads ends with him getting cold feet over $70
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZuB6FQez0M

>>17832612
Such as?

>>17832616
70 is a considerable amount considering the whole thing is 200. That's almost 50% and also increases the customs fees additionally. We're also talking about Justin Boots, which are mid.

>went to a bespoke boot maker in town
>actual fucking jew named Sal says 3500 for the last and 3500 for the boot and he isn’t even gonna carve it by hand they just toss a chunk of plastic into the CNC machine after scanning your feet
Whelp

>>17832638
>3500 for the last and 3500 for the boot

>>17832631
How did you manage to get french rangers?

>>17832640
His boots looked shit also. Went on a 30 minute rant about Americans only making two sizes, D and E.
>but my boots at home are EEEE
>where did you get them from?
>guy named Frank
>how much?
>seven hundred?
It was wild.

>>17832642
don't even engage with him
he's a clown

>>17832642
Bought online. Why?

>>17832645
Don't post, braindead ape.

>>17832616
I would have thought that americans would understand reluctance about paying taxes more than anybody else.

>>17832648
>Bought online. Why?
eBay? Can't you look for roper boots online? I doubt Justins were your only choice.

>>17832644
sounds like the kinda guy that thinks he bought ultra premium quality leather from india

>>17832652
Not as bad. He gets it from Mexico.

>>17832655

>>17832659
Yep. You CAN bring your own hides, though. So that’s actually kinda cool. But most of his in-house shit is meheekan. He ranted for 20 minutes about some “big name” tannery buying up all the “premium” Mexican tanneries. I would actually use him if I had my own skins on hand.

>>17832665
>I would actually use him if I had my own skins on hand.
>boots looked like shit
>cost $7000 for 1 pair of boots
>still would have used him if I had $100 to buy a hide
What?

Anyone have experience with White's Perry, Perry Select, and Millwood?

Considering that line since the 350s are way too expensive for me.
Is the "upgraded" leather on the Selects worth it?

>>17832726
keep in mind that is White's GYW line but still solid components, leather heel counter, leather interior, can't say about the leather

>>17832638
You can have Yohei Fukuda or Siroeno Yosui custom make you the best shoes you'll wear in your life for less than that
With Jews you lose

>>17832737
Yeah, I was looking at the Goodyear welt ones because White's stitchdown models are like 700. Compared to about 500 of some of the brands like Nicks.
As far as I can tell, when you get to that level of boot, the differences are too small to tell (aside from style).

>>17832765
>White's stitchdown models are like 700. Compared to about 500 of some of the brands like Nicks
because white's does a handwelted stitchdown, nigs skips the step and just does regular stitchdown

>>17832509
>somewhat high SPI
LMAO, quit talking out of your ass

Help

>>17832726
I ordered some perry selects 8 weeks ago, just got an email from whites the other day, should be shipping soon
tobacco stampede and the leather heel counter is worth in imo but i'll see how they feel

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>>17832769
NTA
At Franks the wandsewn nonagenarian stormwelt is only a $50 upcharge.
Frank's is just the best, unless you want a specific model like the semi dress or the bounty hunter that only White's makes.