/fa/ - Fashion

Reviving my post about redbacks. Does anyone have any experience with them? They seem to be better than blundstones and a bit cheaper but in pictures they look worse

>>17991438
horsehide bounty hunter

iron rangers but actually nice

so what about Drew's?

>>17991539
fuck drews theyre just rebranded whites and nigs they don't even make their own boots
and for the 350 bucks their made in mexico mystery meat boots cost you can buy a pair of Frank's Patriots made in Spokane with the rest of the PNW boots

>>17991540
>and for the 350 bucks their made in mexico mystery meat boots cost you can buy a pair of Frank's Patriots made in Spokane with the rest of the PNW boots
And you can get it with a safety toe if you need to for work.

The fuck is this? Won't wipe or brush away.

>>17991563
You need to get rid of them ASAP. Throw them out right now, dont even question it.

>>17991567
It does trigger my trypophobia.

W-would you guys hate me if I buy a pair of Doc Marten....

>>17991516
i used to wear them at work, fantastic boot for the price but i snapped my fucking ankle one day so jokes on me for getting a Chelsea. They are like most Australian work boots, thick as fuck foam footbed to mimic an anti-fatigue mat and provide good arch support. Leather is half decent, outsole is very pronounced but good traction, its cemented though so no resoling and no problems with construction quality. I still have them sitting in the shed after wearing them for 2 years at work and they are still completely fine with zero maintenance except brushing them off when they got really caked up with gunk.

>>17991570
ew yeah lmao, it look like blackheads on your face

>>17991597
the outsole do make them look like a cheap work boot though so if you aren't getting for work don't bother

>>17991509
>Th-thanks, Brittany

Welp, I fell for the Iron Rangers meme. Figures the one time I consider /fa/'s recommendation and it ends in a complete flop. Just confirms that this board is just reddit refugees.

Oak Street Bootmaker trench boots
y/n

>>17991593
Why do you think anybody here would care? And why would you care about the opinions of anybody here?

>>17991614
nobody here recommends Redwings

>>17991614
What is pictured here? Like what is the issue?

>>17991625
grit in the pores of the leather

>>17991614
whats the issue? first punch of the stitcher?

>>17991614
It's a 270 degree welt, not 360. The welt looks fine. If you mean the wax on the stitching that's intended. Nothing wrong that I see.

>>17991624
lurk moar

>>17991625
>>17991633
>whats the issue? first punch of the stitcher?
Yes. The first, the second, the third...

can someone redpill me on taft? are they good boots in any way?

>>17991638
?

>>17991636
>It's a 270 degree welt, not 360.
Brittany must've forgot about that.

>>17991614
schizo

>>17991639
My eye test tells me they sucks besides being ugly as sin. Avoid at all costs.

>>17991509
Ugly garden gnome tranny heel boots edition

Are Alden Plain Toe Boots the best way to go for shell cordovan? Or should I try to get Grant Stones?

>>17991671
widely different price points and grant stones, despite being decent, do not compare to aldens in construction quality no matter what that retarded shill on youtube would have you believe

>>17991678
But Alden only come in color 8 and I have alden shell shoes already. Kind of want a pair of diesels in whiskey shell or something lighter. But I have no idea what Grant Stone will offer this year.

>>17991593
Get some Solovairs for a less shameful form of docs?

>>17991593
I own a par of docs that are +20 years old, from before they took a dive in quality compared to current production, including the vintage and MiE models.
These boots have held pretty well, even if half of the time I've had them they were sitting forgotten in a closet at my parents' basement. At the time I wore them a lot and hard, took then to shows, metal bars, to the mosh pit, etc. _Other than a few scratches they're fine.
That being said, considering the price point, you can have better options in terms of material quality and construction.
The only reasons to buy docs is if you really want the brand (which still has a lot of pull among the skinhead, mod and brit enthusiasts) or the profile that it's quite unique to it and that not even solovair has managed to get right.
I don't regret getting my docs back in the day when I was young and didn't know any better, I still have them and wear them occassionally, but in this day I wouldn't bother with docs.
Just my 2 cents.

>>17991693
>>17991593

I need safety toe boots. I stand/walk on concrete for at least 6.5 hours per day. What should I get?

Whites shitty work strikes again.
They puncture the sole without stitching it. How???

>>17991771

>>17991615
only on sale and prepare for pucker

>>17991786
>sticher runs out of thread
>continure running it becuse you're strung out
>made in the usa $700 pls

Feelings on Russell moccasins? Anyone have a pair?

>>17991771
>>17991786
Pretty much what happened in >>17991614

So much for "Made in America."

>>17991823
>1 thread missing at the end, not a visual or structual problem
>all the threads missing on the "handstitched" white's
>i-its pretty much the same!!
NO its not. White's are a fucking embarrassment, and apparently so are most of the PNW meme brands like Nigs.

>>17991678
What makes you say that? I got some grant stones and the fit and finish and construction have been perfect from my experience. I dont think alden has any magic that makes them better.

>>17991893
it's just whiteshill trying to singlehandedly save american manufacturing by posting on a urban planning newsletter
grant stones issues are always smaller than aldens and the construction is objectively better
people have received some straight up unwearable trash from alden

How to get shell boots?

Need some good hiking boots. Are Meindl Badile really the best?

>>17991960
Indonesia makers seem to love using shell. You can probably get a made to order from them.

Wore my Carminas today

I've thought about applying more brown shoe cream on them to make them a little less red

>>17991960
Carmina is good with shell and probably the cheapest way to get quality boots made from Horween shell.

Enzo Bonafe is known for his shell boots but it gets more expensive. You can go to Skoak or Lorenzo for EB.

C&J does shell boots too but that's probably even more expensive than the above two. And Edward Green will do it but not a full shell boot, they can do about half of the boot in shell.

What’s the deal with pnw and weird size, triple F width what’s supposed to mean. Clicking on size chart do nothing. Also lots of girls sizes in the same ready to ship section, am I going to look weird wearing them as male?

>>17991982
In sunlight

This is the "chestnut" color. I'd prefer a little more brown shade and a little less red. But not dark brown.

>>17991962
What the fuck is this? I went through the made to order process to see a price, but it just said my order was complete for 0 dollars. I put in my address and everything. It never asked for payment, though. Obviously they aren't going to send them to me, but idk how the process works. Also, do they even use horween shell? The colors were like "burgundy" instead of "color 8."

>>17991786
those don't look new

>>17991987
you send payment elsewhere for tax evasion purposes

>>17991989
Oh, so they are actually going to make these boots? Damn, that is a really bad business practice. I need to tell them I don't actually want the boots. I don't even know the price.

>>17991987
Don't buy Indonesian/Indian boots, look at all the horror stories on Reddit.

Some guy posted his Indonesian boots and you couldn't even tell them left from right, their lasts are primitive

As someone who is always looking to customize my stuff, I just came across this and am fascinated. I really want to get a pair of natural leather shoes and get them tattooed. Not like pic related, but something cool.

>>17991984
Before the recent two price hikes in the last year, C&J were probably the best value horween shell. Now its probably Carmina, i think i'd still pay 200 euro extra for C&J if I'm already going Shell. (or Bonafe, but that's way more expensive if MTO)

>>17991516
Bought 2 pairs last year. Refused to buy blundstone for the past decade+ since they outsourced to china. Reminder that they're ultimately disposable work boots so they're not stand-in's for RMW. I use them for business travel or quick trips out of the house coz I don't have to fiddle with laces. Comfortable, durable and I can slip them on and off at the airport for all those bullshit checks and during the flight for sleep.
I have the non-safety toes in dark brown and "banana suede". I have no complaints. However I saw reported QC issues mostly to do with the sole detaching in parts from the uppers in some spots, or small bubbles in the tread of the chunky sole, leading to a sort of abscess cavity. I don't know how prevalent it is, and mine do not (yet) exhibit this.

Also bought some Mongrels, which are even chunkier and much rounder in the toe. NB: Redback halfsizes are just wider, not actually any longer. I got halves in the redbacks but a fullsize in the mongrel since the mongrel last is plenty wide already so as to accommodate thicker work socks. The halfsize mongrel would've been way too wide for my wide feet.

Impression I get is that the mongrel is slightly better made. The arch support in the inserts is also way more pronounced, though both are easily replaceable. The sole of mine are attached to the uppers in a sort of cupped fashion so I think the aforementioned detaching issue reported about the redbacks doesn't seem like it'd be a worry. If I buy any more of these kinds of disposable aussie work boots, they'll probably be a pair of mongrel's new k9's (pic related) which are trying to look less chunky workbooty and more like that one decent blundstone last. It's still not as nice as that blundstone last, but it's the best alternative at the moment that's AU made. I don't know how this last fits. Mongrel was created by someone in the redback owner's family after a disagreement. An aussie Adidas vs Puma situation.

>>17992012
I guess I don't really like the look of European boots. I want something smart casual, with not a lot of panels, like the Grant Stone Edward. No cap toes. I guess you guys helped me decide I will wait for GS shell drop this year. Hopefully it's a good color.

>>17991516
I ordered some, got the size wrong, and had to pay $20 to return them. If I knew somewhere to try them on first I'd buy em

>>17992017
I would tell you to buy a plain toe Whites MP or Viberg service boot in that case and forget the whole shell thing.

Alternatively, I have saved a picture of Carmina plain toes in Oscar last on Col 8 hatch grain shell. I might order a pair like these one day.

Keep in mind that plain toe shell is a construction challenge of its own and not many makers will attempt it. When pulled, shell has a tendency to create black spots on the toe. Less of an issue with darker colors.

You broke me and I ordered some Perry selects in the tobacco stampede you happy now?

>>17992036
based
hope you got the 8”

>>17992002
I wonder if the tattoo artist would charge you full price or count it as free practice

Pulled the trigger on a pair of the C&J Grizedales yesterday. Been looking for a pair of boots that can deal with winter snow, slush, salt and ice but still look acceptable around the office. I thought about getting a cheap pair of Thursday Captain Stormkings with the intent to just toss and replace when they inevitably went to shit but then someone posted these to /btg/ and they were exactly what I wanted. I sat on them for a few days looking at other alternatives then decided to go for it.

>>17991991
Just email them and ask if it's horween tannery or shinki or whatever tannery you want. And ask them for a price. Dumb website but they should be able to get you the details.

>>17991853
>>1 thread missing at the end, not a visual or structual problem
Give it time and it will be. You think those White's started out as missing all those threads?

Just grabbed some Top Hands. Anyone else here yeehaw-pilled?

>>17991853
fake pic, the stitch starts from the edge of the flared uppers there is no way they started with thread, ran out and kep stitching, most likely someone picked the stitches away to make it look like a production issue

>>17992063
Yeah I got some 877s recently and as much as I like the styling they’re not comfortable enough for me to wear at work all day so the Perry seemed like a good alternative

>>17992144
cope

>>17991526
you're not collecting any bounty with those faggy boots.

>>17991982
>I've thought about kissing men

>>17991986
>I'd prefer a chubby one

>>17991982
>>17991986
nice

>>17991961
Those look good. I have a pair of meindl boots made for limmer boots. Limmer lights. They are excellent!

>>17992183
>>17992185
anon this isn't your journal

>>17992180
>You're not brassing in those boots
>You're not iron ranging in those boots
>You're not docing in those boots

>>17992240
sensitive territory bro

mmmmhh

>>17992258
damn why does division road get better makeups than the stock models

>>17992258
>>17992286

>>17991986
Why do they look so fat?

>>17992258
>>17992286
they got TASTE

>>17992286
and why do they cost 100eur+ less?

>buy aldens for $610
>wait 9 months
>theyre fucked out of the box
>send them back at cost
>5 months later the welt blows out
>pay $76 shipping to send them in on top of previous shipping cost
>get them back
>they look like this

OH SAY CAN YOU SEE

>>17992402
>stitcher also hit the upper
oof

>>17992399
How did that pass QC? Absolutely fucked

just noticed the toplift isnt lined up properly either
this guy has put nearly $800 into this lmao

>>17991800
pucker? whats that

>>17992410
its the osb trademark

>>17992172
Division road has some great selections, but why the fuck does their entire denim catalog pretty much only consist of tapered fits?

>>17991961
Limmer customs

>>17992421
>but why the fuck does their entire denim catalog pretty much only consist of tapered fits?
Fucking millennials and their tapered jeans still living like it's 2012.

So, I wanted a new pair of boot. I had three requirements
>Made in Australia
>Lace up
>Full grain leather
I wanted something that I could wear anywhere, be very durable and still look decent enough to wear to work.
After searching around, I found the Rossi Mulga. Seemed to tick all the boxes, but after I ordered them I found out they were made in Indonesia since around 2020.
I'll be returning them, but I can't find anything similar. I don't want full on work boots (already have a pair of mongrels) and the blunstones I liked (#1930) don't say anything about being made in Australia.
I could get RM Williams, but they don't really have the style I'm after.
I'm probably going to end up getting Jim Green Rangers even though they're made in south African because they're what I want except for being made in Australia.
Why the fuck is it so hard to find a ~$300 leather boot made here that isn't a work boot?

>>17991615
Been pondering the same question myself. Though it seems that they use cardboard for the heel stack and midsoles.

>>17992399
>>17992402
>>17992403
Alden is kinda based for shitting on its consoomer goycattle clientele. They'll pay whatever no matter what, might as well put zero effort into production and reap those dollars.

>>17992091
russian grain or waxed suede?

>>17992490
Russian grain

>>17992504
nice anon,i have a russian grain coniston coming very soon too.

>>17992410
they over tension the machine lasting, the leather puckers where the upper meets the welt

>>17992413
and obviously seeing the stitch is bad

>>17992015
Can you even buy mongrels in the us?

OSB is actually fucking trash.

Grant Stone increased prices to $395 today. I think they were $380 before? So 4% increase. That means with tax they are over $400 now, so they lost the "best boot under 400 dollars" title. Though they will still claim it because no one ever includes tax when they discuss pricing, despite it being a real thing you always have to add.

>>17991708
you just lurk these threads to post that singular pRoOf, eh chud?

daily wear in fire service for 2 months

>>17991593
They're comfy. Probably because they're closer to sneakers than actual boots. I have a pair of solovairs myself and I really don't like them.

So what’s going on with this boot? Haven’t wore it in years and just conditioned it a week ago. They’ve always had shoe trees in them as well

>>17991614
>>17991786
>>17992402

Made in USA™

>>17991614
Tradie here. When I first started I was told to get a decent pair of boots so I went to red wing and asked about the iron rangers and they said “these are not work boots”

That’s when I knew red wings was for hipster Frappuccino gays

>>17991509
Brought my chelsea boots to a shoe repair shop, russia guy looks at them for 3 seconds says "it will be $65 come back on monday". i thought he was gonna ask me shit like what type of sole i wanted but i guess i'm just gonna see if i get lucky

>>17992597

>>17992599
>yesiunderstanddoesn'tunderstand.png

>>17992594
Well that just makes you sound retarded because Red Wing Heritage line are literally not work boots. Their main business is their work line. You tried buying their non-work boots and now your opinion of the company is based on like 10% of their business. lol. You're just a misinformed retard who doesn't know awhat they even should be looking for.

>>17992594
You should have asked about their Supersole boots.

>>17992594
>ask about the heritage line
lol retard

>>17992597
Had kind of a similar experience recently. Went to Bedos and expected more questions, I guess? He just explained to me that there are 3 layers to the sole, like I was a retard, and said they would replace the midsole and outsole and I just said okay. I didn't really have any instructions other than I want to wear them again. He must just treat everyone like they don't know shit about shoes because most people don't.

>>17992608
As long as it's not some crazy lug sole and it has a bit of grip on it I'll be happy, will report back if it's meme worthy.

>>17992576
what are we supposed to see here? Just ugly creasing.

>>17992378
Because I have wide feet and these are on the Forest EEE last

I also get a bit of extra leather around the ankles which makes them look fat top down.
It's a very good fit everywhere else though, and the leather is really soft. Probably my most comfortable boots, even more than suede.
The sole was also an experiment, I went with the commando sole made of 'hevea lactae' some kind of natural rubber milk. It's super soft.

>>17992520
Dunno. Probably not. I bought them when I was last in Oz.
Everythingaustralian has both brands, though redbacks cannot be exported and you'll have to pay whatever your local stockist charges for them.

These are both the exact same listing on Amazon. It might be hard to tell but the label on the right is obviously photocopied from the original. What is the story here, is this some random ass leather cream?

>>17992576
A bull shoved its turgid, veiny penis into your boot when you weren't looking, muttering under its breath
>i'll stretch you out until you fit my shape
and it did.
You got cucked, your boot is a whore.

>>17992561
>buying 600 dollar boots only to quit after two month

Guys I put some leather insoles in my shoes that had a bit of glue underneath and I didn't really like the fit but now they're not coming off easily
What do I do?

>>17992594
>asked about the iron rangers and they said “these are not work boots”
They used to be like 100 years ago. These days wearing Iron Rangers as "work" boots is an expensive choice. Modern work boots are just better for comfort, durability, and insulation at a better price. RW does have modern offerings for work boots, but their "heritage" boots are mainly just fashion pieces these days.

>>17992796
>Modern work boots are just better for comfort, durability, and insulation at a better price
And most importantly. safety: heritage line don't have steel-toed options. Should've clued this retard >>17992594 in from the get go.

>>17991593
I don't care if I get roasted over here.
I have a pair of cheap boots, not doc martins, but similar construction that cost around the same (they look like those saint laurent military boots). I love to wear them, they are super comfortable.
Recently I found a steal on some visvim boots. Sure the quality is insanely better, from the leather, goodyear welted, brass eyelets etc. But the boots are super heavy and the vibram sole at the bottom is so fucking hard that the sole barely brends. I feel like I have some concrete around my feet.

>>17992541
desu the $300 boot category evaporated over the span of 2 years
even parkhurst is closer to $450 than $400 at the top end
still great brands but not the insane value they were

>>17992811
>And most importantly. safety: heritage line don't have steel-toed options.
Eh, most jobs I worked in that required safety toes didn't really need them outside of OSHA regs and had usually unnecessarily bulky toebox and were very uncomfortable. Guys that typically say the get a lot of use from safety toes are less about the passive protection and more about having something that they can kick with. Actual safety advancements for work boots that I appreciate are the slip-resistant and puncture-resistant soles and, as applicable, oil resistance, electrostatic insulation, and cold weather insulation. You ain't getting that kind of shit from 100yo boots, I tell ya hwat.

>>17992607
Who the fuck pops the collar while having the jacket open? It's one or the other, not both.

Looking for a good dark brown suede chukkas below 100$. I'm poor okay

>>17992870
White's used to 500 something, with 10% Baker discount, that's ~460.
Time flies, inflation happens and material costs going up (Thank you Putin and Houthi and Hamass).

>>17992948
trawl the thrift.

which model is this?

I thought all whites boots had the double row stitching with big ass welts

>>17992951
someone inflate my salary pls

>>17992995
At the start of 2020 I made 550 a month which had been my salary for 5 years. Now I'm making 2500.

I was underpaid before but now I make more than all of my friends
The funny thing is I never asked for a raise. I just changed companies and they keep giving me more money because they like my work. I'm too autistic to demand more money which is why I was underpaid for 5 years.

>>17992966
just a handsewn semi dress with a single row

>>17992995
new job is the best way to increase your salary
in 2020 my salary was $64,500
my current salary is $111,340
one job change, three raises and a promotion
wala

>>17993000
>550 a month
>2500 a month is more than all your friends
m8 are you like 16 or third world?

>>17992966
semi dress with a close trim

>>17992690
kek is someone faking venetian shoe cream

>>17992776
use more force

>>17993049
It’s probably full of cum

>>17993050
Problem is it's coming apart in chunks and sometimes leaving behind a thin layer glued to the bottom

>>17993052
rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad

>>17993049
idk. i went to my Amazon history and purchased it from the same seller.

>>17992966
>I thought all whites boots had the double row stitching with big ass welts
you thought wrong idiot

I'm subbed to R&H's emails in case they get a cool Viberg makeup and every time they send me something I try to guess the price and it's funny how off I am.

Like I saw this and I thought "hmm about $800"

>>17993111
deerskin is expensive
japanese deer skin is extra expensive
real duck filling is expensive

probably closer to 1600

>>17993113
https://rivetandhide.com/products/the-real-mccoys-deerskin-down-jacket-black.html

>>17993114

>>17993114
At $800 i would cop it asap.

>>17993113
deerskin :|
deerskin nippon :o

>>17993111
>Real McCoys
>deerskin
I'm gonna say, before clicking the link 1.5k at the very lowest, but probably close to 2k

>>17993202
>>17993114
Boy, was I wrong...

>leather soled viberg
to what end?

>>17993206
>he doesn't pull sick moves on the dance floor by sliding his leather soles
NGMI

>>17993206
C&J does this on the Harlech and I don't understand it.
On boots, the default sole should be Ridgeway on brands that offer it (including Viberg and C&J). Dainite for low profile and commando for chonky boys, but those should be the deviations not the norm.

I don't know my branock size but I'm 11E on Trubalance and let me tell you, this man is going through hell.
Viberg 2030 size 10 is absolutely not the correct size for him, not in terms of length and definitely not in terms of width. His foot is bulging over the welt, guaranteed.

I've tried this exact setup.

wedge sole vibergs?

>>17993318
remember when viberg got very upset at another manufacturer for using ripple style wedge soles lol

Do you guys think the contrast eyelets are distracting?

These are the Vibergs I've had my eye on for a while now
The leather is waxed kudu.

>>17993298
Going to small can really fuck you up too. My brother in law enlisted in the military and the quartermaster at bootcamp didn't have any boots his size so they gave him a smaller pair. He figured he'd just push through it but after a few weeks he started having really bad pain. He got discharged on medical and now he collects. It's been a few years since then and the pain has not fully gone away. Kid's still in his 20's.

>>17993298
Very funny how these plebs describe nearly unbearable pain as fitting "a bit snug"

>>17993323
Sexo. Cop.

>>17993323
>waxed kudu
yes.

>>17991509
Looking for some cheaper Boondocker style boots in black. I've been looking at Golden Fox, but to get the to Canada it's like an extra $100. Any suggestions?
>t. Canadian poorfag

>>17993679
boondockers in black aren't a thing
boondockers are a specific issue of boot in brown roughout

>>17993682
I'm more just going for boots that look like Boondockers I suppose. Sorry, I should've been more specific there, and I'm just going off of Golden Fox since that's the cheapest one I've found so far.
I could go surplus, but it's hard to find boots that aren't worn to shit and overpriced.

>>17992143
yessirree I reckon these're based

>>17993298
Don't know my brannock either. I wear 9.5D in most boots and got Vibergs in size 9. They fit pretty well, little wide and a little roomy at the front. They're so narrow in the top though so if I had gotten an 8.5 my toes would be fucked.

>>17992452
We love Chelseas because we are slack cunts. 300 is only 100 bucks on top of redbacks which are the only boot manufacture tooled up for mass production, they used to sell a higher ankle lace up version of their more office appropriate barman version which might of fit the bill but i can't find them anymore. Wooten are great but 500 on top of your price tag so you gonna have to add an extra cenno payment

>>17992021
I’m just going to get blundstones lol, they actually sell them at stores near me

>>17993298
I am 11E on brannock and could never wear 2030 in 10. The guy is even wider, definitely fucking up his feet.

>>17993206
>>17993249
>comfy
>looks better

>>17991509
Gonna get a MTO Cordovan Galway boys I think it's gonna be my last boot purchase.

>>17993788
My last boot purchase was 3 pairs ago. That wouldn't be a bad pair to go out on though, nice cop Anon.

>>17993725
Fuck it I'm getting the Kaffir boots

>>17993788
nice anon, i was stupid and got a full cordovan balway instead because EG wouldn't do full shell. But now i am kinda regretting it, having the shaft in shell is not necessary.
Bonafe is great and all, but not close to EG.

>>17993788
also if you're going shell Galway, consider the Galway II model

Is the museum calf meme over? I've not looked into fine footwear for several years.

>>17993884
It looks cool but I've stayed away from it because I heard it creases a lot

>>17993902
>because I heard it creases a lot
?

>>17993323
>contrast eyelets are distracting
No. But they should match other metals in your outfit.

>>17993806
They made a sequel?

What's a good place to buy Galways in the EU?
Just EG store?

Also what's up with the sizing, I'm sometimes 10 or 10.5 UK depending on brand. Do I go UK11 on EG?

>>17994080
I bought from multiple places, the hand is great, but the EG store is fine too.
Sizing is generally UK TTS +0.5

Just cut the corns out of both feet, let's fucking walk!

>>17994110
What does cutting the corns mean? Your legs were broken and you took the casts off?

what are some good spring summer light boots

>>17994134
unlined suede chukkas

>>17994130
Corns are like really hard cores inside of callouses. If you have them on the bottom of your feet they hurt to stand on. You can just cut them off, but they eventually grow back.

Alden Indy in snuff suede

>>17994167
In sunlight

These look very different depending on the light
I own them for a year now and I thought about hitting them with mid-brown suede renovateur spray. Might darken them a little bit though.

>>17991593
I would, yes

>>17992293
these would be ok if they werent flipper-toed

>>17994134
handsewn mocs

>>17994158
Dissolve them with vinegar, peroxide and salicylic acid plus mild exfoliation.

danners, not even once

>>17994308
Utter shit used by the military. What would you expect?

potato last

>>17993803
Is this shaft just stiff or just not worth the price?

I need a pair of snake boots for my job. But I need help deciding which one. Both are Danners.

This is #1

>>17994406
And #2

>>17994406
#1

>>17994406
>>17994408
Why would a snake need a boot

Anyway #1 looks best. Enjoy your boots, Mr. Hiss.

I saw these Meermin on SF

Not bad for like $350? How much is Meermin

>>17994428
forgot the picture

>>17994428
meermin is cheap but hellish break in is a repeated complaint

>>17994414
>Why would a snake need a boot
So a gentle woman would take him in

>>17994450
if she dont want you barefoot she dont need you in boots king

These things rock

>>17994612
BASED

It's insane how much better leather laces look but paracord is so much easier to lace and indestructible

>>17994643
wrong pic but close enough

ok fags help me build the perfect go-everywhere, do anything boot
>4811/11067/1977 last
>8" height
not sure whether i want work leather smooth or roughout or waxed flesh
going whites it'd get red dog smooth, nigs probably 64 brown smooth, franks probably walnut or chocolate roughout, or waxed flesh from any maker. W&C latigo also seems awesome but might be more maintenance
also undecided between a honey vibram lugged sole or either the 430 mini lug or vbar. the former is more rugged, the latter two more versatile

instead of circumcision we should cut pinky toes at birth

>>17994643
>It's insane how much better leather laces look but paracord is so much easier to lace and indestructible
yep

>>17994664
thinking of basically this but full roughout from Franks
never worn black boots though, always gone brown so not 100% sold

>>17994780
>black
just suck a dick and get it out of your system then order w&c chestnut

>>17994664
if you want a no-maintenance allrounder, that you want to beat up, it'd deninitely go with dark brown waxed flesh
430>vbar
basicly pic related, but not from nicks

creasing discourse and its consequences have been a disaster to footwear prices

niggs kiltie or guarded goods
i like the gg mid cut for the laces but id need to get russian grain for color
niggs might b thicker but gg does an no show cut
suggestions welcome

>>17994825
Guarded Goods. The horsebutt is really nice. Also, if you wear them flesh side out they are raw shell cordovan.

>>17994643
The ease of tying paracord vs leather is why I use them.

>>17994837
the russian is calf and im surely not buying $75 kilties to get the shell
i do think theyre offering something good tho so i might just cop 2 pairs from them

>>17994664
>go-everywhere, do anything boot
Impossible. Either it's too casual to wear to a wedding or it will be too formal for anywhere outside the office.

>>17994848
>wear to a wedding
boots are not formal footwear
just want to build the best all-around boot

>>17994852
>best all-around boot
brass crimson kudu

how are you supposed to cuff your jeans for the 2009 hipster boot look when you're 6'5 and the longest jeans any regular manufacturer makes with a 30 inch waist is 36 and that's barely at highwater level on you?

>>17994664
EG Galway or C&J Snowdon

And I say this as someone who regularly wears PNW or cowboy boots. You can't beat the brits for hard wearing and extremely versatile boots

>>17991509
Bates Durashock 8" Sidezip Black Leather Work Boot

>>17992143
Aw hell yeah brother

Looking for a nice cowboy boot that aren't the ones I wear to work every day, never heard of Top Hand are those pretty affordable? Are they built well?

>>17994852
>Boots aren't formal footwear
Sure they are. And you said "go anywhere do anything."

>>17994899
Top Hand is Anderson Bean's made in mexico line. They're ~$250ish, about $200 cheaper than ABs, with a lot of the same features, just made in Leon instead of Texas. So the sole is welted and pegged, the boot is fully lined in calfskin, there's a stacked leather sole, etc.

I've only had them for a few days but I'm a fan.

I have a really strange piece of shell cordovan. It came originally kind of matte, it seems it was given no secondary treatment after Horween tanned it. The thing is, it buffed up to a good shine through wearing it for a while, but here's the weird part. Brushing it seems to return it to it's original, more matte state, and it will only get lustrous again after building up a patina through wearing it.

>>17994935
Sorry, forgot my question. Isn't shell supposed to get shiny when you brush it? Mine seems to be able to brush off the shiny topcoat.

>>17991615
>trench oxford
>it's a derby
i will never buy from them ever

>$700
>oxford
>it's a FUCKING DERBY

>>17994931
Holy shit that sounds like a great deal, I'm probably gonna get me a pair

Thanks for the info

>>17994940
>>17994951
why is it i never see oxfords or derbies. I've never seen a worn/aged/patina'd pair now that i think about it.

>>17994951
Now go look up CCP derbys.

>>17994940
>>17994951
amerigans dont know what oxford means

>>17991982
Very nice.

i spilled hand sanitizer on my florsheim boots i bought at the discount rack from some closing mall store 2 years ago and now they're all polka dotted

how the fuck do i clean that off? nobody expects hand sanitizer to destroy a finish, but i guess it does.

>>17995016
>florsheim
shoe cream and stop caring about them because theyre shit
t. owns florsheims

w2c a similar pair?
preferably under $500

Funny. Florsheim has switched to leatherboard for the heel stack since the 80s. Alden probably followed suit around the 90s or 2000s.
Yet, no vintage Florsheim collectors complain or any Alden fanatics raise any problem. Until recently!

>>17995102
And both are trash now, coincidence?

>>17995056
Just get ropers.

>>17994896
Don't. Durashocks have gone downhill. If you actually plan on wearing such a boot for walking miles of concrete, snow, mud, etc. I recommend to look elsewhere.

I had a pair of the cheap Durashocks that they give to people in military basic training and those lasted me YEARS before they fell apart. When it came time to buy a replacement pair, they redesigned the boot to have a two-piece vamp so that there's a seam right where the toe flexes. In less than a year, the seams split and then so it did on the other boot. They became my shitkickers for the last couple years. As you can see it's getting worse to the point that it looks like the vamp is coming off the rest of the upper.


Also,
>Sidezip
Again, if you actually plan on USING these boots, stay away. Sidezips are for people that work at a desk or a workbench all day.

Does anyone itt have flat feet but wear White's with the arch-ease? Is it even comfortable?

What happened to White Kloud? The jp site is dead.

>>17995129
Anon, I …

Frank‘s or White‘s? Give it to me straight

>>17995146
neither

>>17995142
?!?

>>17995204
There is no good way to say this …

>>17995146
>PNW
>iPhone
Cringe. Cringe!

>>17995146
white's semi dress

>>17995286
This deal looks too good to be true. Where‘s the catch?

>>17995146
>whites sold out
>nigs are reddit
>jk are slavshit
>wesco
Frank's Boots is the only remaining true PNW maker
and you can get a Norwegian handsewn rolled welt for $60 upcharge

>>17995417
>Where‘s the catch?
i don't think the rubber piece is stitched through

I've had these 3 weeks and the thin waxed lace snapped while walking down the stairs. Clearly I must have these cinched up a little too tight but I didn't expect they'd fail that fast. These eyelets are too small to switch to normal laces. Anyone have a recommendation for thin but durable laces?

>>17995435
Tell the manufacturer and have them send you new ones

>>17995435
check the eyelets there must be a sharp burr somewhere
you're going to shred through all laces until you remove it

>>17995446
I have a second pair of laces that came with the boots and I'm going to ask for a replacement for the first pair, was just curious if there are any decent aftermarket laces.
>>17995452
That's a good point, I'll check them out, thanks!

>>17995459
You can check if paracord laces fit. They are basically indestructible. You can get em from red wings or w/ever

>>17995459
Pisgah laces are good for paracord. Guarded Goods for leather laces. Amazon for waxed cotton.

>>17995462
I have a pair of those I use on other boots, I gave them a try out of curiosity and they don't fit. It's thin laces or nothing.

>>17995417
Lmao $230 for THAT seems too good to be true? What?

>>17991509
not boots, but want some opinions. i am planning to get pic related, but i am not sure what leather to get. for reference, i have one pair of enzo bonafe boots in plum museum and a pair of shoes on order in their dark brown inca leather.

>>17995468
it's an absolute steal

>>17995478
Haas' utah calf

anyone got good chelsea recs?

>>17995504
rm williams gardener

>>17995502
looks nice, might go for that

Not boot. But can anyone ID these or even just the brand?

>>17995544
paraboot

>>17995478
Skoak currently has this as GMTO for January.

It's 3 eyelets but you'd save a lot of money.

>>17995614
i would love to take advantage of gmtos, but my feet are pretty fucked up and require some extra work to fit.

>>17995623
they will do small adjustments to GMTO's. If you need extra width for example.

>>17995623
What do you do to them?
I own a pair in Mod363 with extra width and the instep is a little high and it's a hair short.
I also own a pair in Mod363 but I went half a size up and thought well I don't need the extra width in that case and that was a mistake.

I think next pair will be on half a size up but with extra width and lower instep. I heard they can do extra room for the pinky toe, might do that too.

>>17995631
What i do is go TTS, ask for extra width and lasted laces open (lower instep)

>>17995629
it's worth asking them, but i am not sure they would do the extended arch support and feathering on the little toes for me.

>>17995631
have to get a g plus width with feathering on the little toes, last laces open, and extended arch support.

>>17995648
they did arch support for me before on a GMTO. So i assume they will do feathering too.

>>17995648
>extended arch support
What does that do?
I own a pair of TLBs and they have a narrow waist but the inside of the waist feels hard, like the heel stiffener goes all the way there. It's really good.
Is that the same?

>>17995655
they extend the heel stiffener to the arch so that it "hugs" your arch, giving you a bit more support.

On this subject, any ideas for a dark brown leather for a casual Bonafe boot?

They do offer CF Stead's waxed kudu which I was eyeing on a pair of Vibergs.
Single Bonafe MTO might come out cheaper than an off the shelf Viberg

>>17995468
I‘ve never seen a pair like that for under 400. And even those were pretty shady

>>17995690
can't go wrong with waxed kudu

opinions on this style of vibram mini lug?

it's kinda low profile but still commando
maybe the half design helps with flexibility?

This one's also cool. It's called Londra.

It's like a ridgeway but with more leather in the heel.

>>17995841
the recessed one is even better, you can't see the lugs from the side

Golden fox boondocker good for entry level boot? If not are there any good options with similar style that aren't much more expensive?

>>17995984
not really desu

>>17995993
Not a good boot or not many similar options?

I returned the Mulgas, just wasn't that impressed.
I'll be ordering the Jim Greens instead

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>>17995841
all look like shit

>>17996105
Agreed
Now watch the garden gnome tranny heel boot hipsters start seething

>>17996105
No worries, they're not for (You) cowboy, they're for me.

>>17991593
I have plenty of those from over the years, and the ones I used mainly not innawoods have stood up pretty well the test of time. very minimal effort upkeep too.

Post the least gay pnw boot

>>17996122
already posted nigger >>17994652

>>17996132
Isn't 55 last gay? It's comfy af but still

disgusting

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