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so you're telling me these are the best pair of boots money can buy?

>> No.14088502

>>14088486
i own similar boots, the doc martens 10 eye, and i wouldn't recommend them as all-purpose boot

they're heavily stylized and there are many occassions where you cannot wear them

>> No.14088722
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>>14088486
Best for leatherfags, skinheads and other subculture-fucks.

Solovair has shoddy quality control, the sole is just not liable for winter usage (slippery, cracks easily with temperature changes), the leather cracks easily, but they can be fixed (i.e. patched and stitched up) and half/re-soled by any basic cobbler. For a pair of sub-400€ shitkickers, they're nice boots. And they shine up real nice. If they only made these same boots with better soles and more heavy-duty leather, they'd be perfect. I'd gladly pay upwards like 300€ for a pair like that, since I'm big gay for big gay boots.

>> No.14088770

>>14088722
>If they only made these same boots with better soles
this. they would actually be perfect with a vibram sole

>> No.14088867

>>14088770
Fucc, coupled with the same leather Corcoran uses on their jumpboots, they'd be near perfect work boots.

>> No.14089181

>>14088722
White laces, you are brave.

>> No.14089413

>>14089181
nobody knows and even if they did he probably dresses like a faggot barista

>> No.14090700
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14090700

>>14088486
WHEN THE FUCK ARE THESE COMING BACK INTO STOCK

>> No.14090807

>>14088722
Guess I lucked out with mine. Worn em year round for going on 3 years now and no issues

>> No.14090873

>>14090700
I'm on the website now and they're available every size from 5 to 15

>> No.14090896

>>14088486

solovairs are a meme.

Uncomfortable, the leather isn't even half as good as the pricetag suggests. The durability and construction is solid though.

They are super chunky and the shape is actually pretty ugly IMO, even compared to Docs.

>> No.14090898

>>14090896
any better alternatives that make similar looking boots?

>> No.14090995

>>14090873
>>14090700
this exact conversation happened in the last thread about this boot
what's going on here?

>> No.14091008

>>14088502
what's a good all purpose boot

>> No.14091016

>>14090873
where do you bloody live.
>>14090995
what last thread?

>> No.14091221

>>14091016
australia, it was on the solovair direct website

>> No.14091462

>>14089413
Unironically yes.

>>14090807
How do they look like now? Pics?

>> No.14092178

>>14091221
Yeah i'm in the u.s so that's why

>> No.14092181

>>14088722
>Best for leatherfags, skinheads and other subculture-fucks.
I thought that's what jungle boots were for?

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>so you're telling me these are the best pair of boots money can buy?
No, this is the best boot that money can buy

>> No.14092373

>>14090807
Sole on mine cracked on third winter (-20c), so beware.

>> No.14092382

>>14092373
you might have to look around a bit but there are cobblers who will do airwair resoling. i would imagine it might be expensive though

>> No.14092531

>>14088486
I have recently become a sneakerhead but I love good fashion and I think that this boots are a timeless classic. So basically... yes they are among the best you can find and can work in casual/dressy.

>> No.14092557
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14092557

Not a fan of docs/solovair boots. I guess if I had to buy one of their boots gun to my head, I'd pick this "Classic 6 Eye Derby".

>> No.14092583

>>14092557
I just hate the loop on the back, the rest of the boot looks okay but the loop just looks
well
loopy

>> No.14092868

>>14092583
you can cut it off if you want

>> No.14092874

>>14091008
timberlands unironically

>> No.14092927
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14092927

>>14092557
the "Premium 6 Eye Derby Boot in Black" is also acceptable, I suppose.

>> No.14093822

>>14089181
>not red laces
people actually know what that means

>> No.14093886

2019
white laces
edgy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlbaJA7aO9M

>> No.14094040
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14094040

>>14088486

this is the best boot in this style

thursday explorer.

>> No.14094224

I have 8 inch black timberlands, they work well for actual boot usage for snow and winter. They're very waterproof. I'm hoping to get some 11 eyelet solovairs in the matte leather soon.

>> No.14094262

>>14094040
a. this isn't the same style
b. those look garbage

>> No.14094264

>>14094040
Thursday shills go away

>> No.14094633

>>14094224
I have 8 inch black cock

>> No.14094903

>>14088486
If you're between 16-28 go for it. If older proceed with caution.

>> No.14096423

Belleville if you actually need working boots that can take a beating lmao

>> No.14096463

>>14094903
I'm about to turn 28 next month. Should I still get these?

>> No.14096551
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14096551

>>14092927
>Premium 6 Eye Derby Boot in Black
How are these two different?

>> No.14096720

>>14096463
wear what you want. a 28 year old can look 35 or 19, so who the fuck cares

>> No.14096954

>>14096551
greasy vs shiney leather I believe

>> No.14096963

>>14090700
Are there any other boots that are just as or more narrow looking than this one?

Also do Solovairs run big like Docs?

>> No.14098223
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14098223

I don't want to make another thread, so what's the verdict on Iron Rangers?

>> No.14098461

>>14088486
what kinds of pants do I wear with these boots?

>> No.14098465

>>14098223
Oh boy! Those would look great with a uniqlo flannel and raw denim jacket/jeans!

>> No.14098479

>>14098223
Now that redwing is all china (good qual china, but china) you may as well just get irish setter in steel toe. I love my steel toe irish setters, leather that is worth taking care of, easy to put better insoles in, speedlaces are dank to use, good times. Highly reccomend for just under $200 work boots. But the red wing heritage is nice if you care about muh fashion. Just dont buy the cheap cheap sub $100 irish setter plastic boots thata fucked up.

>> No.14098761

>>14098465
I can't tell if that is sarcasm or not, but they would be for wear with my jeans, yes. No flannel or denim jacket though.

>>14098479
I'll check em out, thanks. I just have some older hiking boots from timberland and while they're comfortable they are definitely not good looking enough to wear to the office.

>> No.14098771
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14098771

i got a pair of martens but they are to loose, any tips on shrinking them or making them fit better?

>> No.14098837

>>14098771
wear boot socks / two pairs of boot socks

>> No.14098839

>>14090898
gripfast

>> No.14098840

>>14098837
yeesh.
enjoy your rubbing and blisters.

>> No.14098882

>>14098840
it works. use moleskin if your babby feet get blisters through two socks.
>t. marches and runs all the time in boots because milfag

>> No.14098892

>>14098882
thanks anon

>> No.14098936

>>14092927
any budget alternatives ?

>> No.14098969
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14098969

thoughts on these?

>> No.14099004

>>14098969
Chelsea boots look really fucking gay but that's my opinion

>> No.14099017

>>14099004
one of those things I knew right away I'd never get used to. yeah, they're gay

>> No.14099140

>>14098892
np.
profeet tactical are nice thick socks that will help you to fill out the boots.

>> No.14099368

how much to size down for solovair?

>> No.14099383

>>14099368
one whole size

>> No.14099451
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>>14088486
I've had these and I had Doc monos in the past. If anyone cares, here's some thoughts:

Both Docs and Solos are the exact same shoe. Don't believe the 'better quality' meme. Leather, construction, stitching etc. is the exact same. The only differences are the end of the shaft on Docs has an extra lining, while the Solos are raw cut. Also the leather on Solos are not as thickly coated in plastic as Docs, which makes it a bit softer initially. The grey stitching on Solos doesn't really bother as in the product photos, as it is rather dark IRL and blends in with the black. The lettering on the pull tab on Solos isn't really the same green as on photos, but more of a dark bottle green. The rubber outsole on Solos is cut vertically, while on Docs is cut horizontally which gives them those lines around the edge. Also I tried on many Docs and had a few Solos and honestly the quality control on Solos is HORRIBLE. On one of my pairs they literally forgot to weld the middle sole together in one spot. Always make sure to check your pair thoroughly so you can return if need be.

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>>14090700
Anyone know boots like these, but with proper stitchdown welting?
Everything about this boot I like (slim last/toebox, clean design) but I don't know if those soles can be repaired in the future.
For $210 I should probably care less, but I figured I might as well ask.

>> No.14100840

>>14092557
>>14092927

Solovair website says these are goodyear welt but from the pictures you can't see any stitching to the sole. Are they rusing me?

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14101002

https://unionjackboots.com/sale.html

>> No.14101011
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>>14092557
Might reluctantly accept these docs arthurs.

>> No.14101017

>>14101002
not a big fan of the 6 eye but that's a good price

>> No.14101019

>>14098223
Fukken interested, is there a store that sell these in paris ?

>> No.14101032

is there another boot like this but like not docs or solos, maybe lug sole?

>> No.14101041 [DELETED] 

Literally the only shoe acceptable from the docs/solovairs is their black mono derby shoe.

>> No.14101050

>>14101002
do these niggers only ship to canada?
oof