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[Anonymous No.14396706]

-Discuss boots here. —-Review, rate, ask advice on brands
-Show your boots

[Anonymous No.14396726]

Looking for boots like pic related with a chunkier sole and a bit more beefy in general

[Anonymous No.14396745]

polish/oil for new boots worth it or no? Spending less than 300$ on a pair

[Anonymous No.14396749]

>>14396745
If you're going to drop $300 on a pair of boots you might as well keep them polished.

[Anonymous No.14396819]

>>14396726
those arent boots

[Anonymous No.14396973]

>black boots
What are you, a fucking nazi larper?

[Anonymous No.14396975]

>>14396819
Whatever they are called, I need them

[Anonymous No.14397024]

>>14396973
KYS

[Anonymous No.14397054]

>>14397024
It was sarcasm dmbfuck.

[Anonymous No.14397164]

>>14396973

[Anonymous No.14397198]

Looking for boots like pic related, something that will look decent formally, but something that can handle shit weather better than standard leather shoes. I got these for a song for an interview but they scuff and crease too easy.

[Anonymous No.14397535]

Want a pair of beater chelseas for autumn. Should i get solovairs or blundstones?

solovairs look better but the blundstones will probably hold up better

[Anonymous No.14397815]

is it ok to wear boots in summer ?

[Anonymous No.14397947]

>>14397815
Yes, with caveats. Your feet will most likely be hot and sweat gallons. Boots will not go well with lots of summer legwear, especially shorts. Maybe desert boots or something more casual and low profile could work.

[Anonymous No.14398133]

>>14397535
>blundstones will probably hold up better
no, they won't
blundstones have gone down the drain since they shifted production to china
absolute shit quality
avoid
if you're looking at aussie work boots, redback or rossi
blundstone has a fashionable last that it markets to grils in scandinavia but they fall apart in no time
get the solovairs
fuck blundstone

[Anonymous No.14398200]

>>14396726
How about these?

[Anonymous No.14398210]

>>14396726
That is a Derby, also known as a Blucher in the US. Technically not a boot but made by many boot companies.

[Anonymous No.14398215]

Does anyone here own a pair of Viberg's service boots? Thinking of getting a pair but are they worth the price of ~600 euros?

[Anonymous No.14398217]

First boots ever
Didnt wanna take the risk of buying expensive ones in the case i dont like the boots look

[Anonymous No.14398319]

>>14398215
I have 3 pairs.
Are they worth 600 euro?
No. I wouldn't say so. Then again, my priorities have shifted.
For 600e's I be looking at shit closer to home if I were in your shoes unless you really have a hard on for the styling of a specific viberg makeup. Have you had a good look at what's available in europe for 600? Presumably the vibes would be 600+import tax too, right?
If there's another 20% to be paid on top of this then certainly not worth it for you methinks.
They're good boots don't get me wrong, I just don't think they have to be first choice especially considering the other NA bootmakers that are churning out similar styled boots for less, and with more (perhaps too much) choice. Still, they're all MTO with a wait, and vibergs are available NOW so that's something. Wait's are death.
I would only consider one more specific pair I've been eyeing for a while, then I'm totally done with the brand. There's only so many fucking service boot variations you can buy before you get bored to tears, and, let's face it, their service boots are the only thing anybody gives a shit about.

[Anonymous No.14398557]

>>14397054

It wasn't very convincing.

[Anonymous No.14398629]

>>14398557
it was you are just retarded. Sincerely: another anon

[Anonymous No.14398661]

>>14398215
I have two pairs. First one I got for full price, service boot in brown chromexcel. It was the 1035 last, which is a little wider than the 2030 last. They're amazing and I wear them almost daily for the past year. I probably should've sized down 0.5 but they still fit well. Definitely worth it in my opinion.

Second pair was from a sale from MR PORTER. They're black suede derby boot in 2030 last. They fit well but I honestly don't wear them much. They were an impulse buy because they were like ~60% off or something and was the final pair they had.

If you have the money and are looking for a good pair of boots that will probably last you ~10 years then go for it. Make sure you take care of them with conditioning and all that once a month.

I'm probably going to get a third pair soon but haven't decided on what exactly. Luckily I'm in Canada so we have a lot of shops that carry them and I don't have to worry about dumb import fees. My only issue with Viberg is they're a Canadian based company but the greedy fuckers only deal in $USD.

[Anonymous No.14398729]

>>14398133 Okay thanks for the input. the solovairs look better anyway

[Anonymous No.14398782]

>>14397198
Lmao this looks like a grimacing dude in a banana costume in the thumbnail

[Anonymous No.14399471]

>>14397815
Yes anon especially at night when it gets cold

[Anonymous No.14399543]

>>14398661
>conditioning and all that once a month.
way to fuck up and shorter the life of the leather m8

[Anonymous No.14399677]

>>14397198
You're looking for service boots. It depends on what you're willing to spend. The top of the range would be shell cordovan boots from viberg or alden. Lower down you can look at brands like whites or nicks. The cheapest you should look at would be red wings, meermin, or john doe. The important thing in terms of avoiding creasing is shoe trees, and most scuffs can be taken out with conditioner and brushing.

[Anonymous No.14399750]

Shell cordovan is no joke. Eyelets on these things are fucking awful though.

[Anonymous No.14400502]

>>14399750
>Eyelets on these things are fucking awful though.
What's wrong with them?
What are those boots anyway?
Make, colour etc., (camera's lie about colour). They look nice enough, whatever they are.

[Anonymous No.14400948]

>>14398217
What boots is that?

[Anonymous No.14400960]

>>14399750
Nice boots

[Anonymous No.14401013]

>>14400502
The circa 2014 Alden x J Crew Cap Toe boots. They're #8 cordovan.

The hook eyelets warp way too easily. I constantly have to tighten and loosen them.

[Anonymous No.14401086]

I have the doc martens brand leather balm, can I just use that on any type of leather or do different types of leather need different balms?

[Anonymous No.14401817]

id on these or something similar? need some black/brown leather boots to beat up

[Anonymous No.14401946]

>>14396726
fredericci

[Anonymous No.14401961]

>>14401086
Shouldn’t apply anything

[Anonymous No.14401967]

is there anywhere in the country of canada that you can try on thorogood shoes?

[Anonymous No.14402035]

[insert your country] black GI boots. Not DMs, not reproduction, not 511 tacticool shit, not austrian (unless you're austrian) nazi larper para boots

any other opinion has the chungus gay

[Anonymous No.14402095]

>>14398215
Where should I look for a more affordable pair of boots like this?

[Anonymous No.14402366]

>>14401086
Don't use it on suede. It's a pain in the arse for broguing too as it's really thick.

[Anonymous No.14403092]

>>14396726
Paraboot

[Anonymous No.14403107]

>>14399750
Flat laces might help. The hook eyelets rotating slightly is normal.

[Anonymous No.14403569]

>>14401817
if you want something to beat up go milsurp, you can find durable enough boots for ~$100

[Anonymous No.14403817]

>>14403107
Man Alden Indy boots look cool

>>14402095
What a can of worms of a question.

[Anonymous No.14403818]

>>14400948
Dr Martens 1460 MONO

[Anonymous No.14404400]

>>14396706
thoughts on solovair monkey boots?

[Anonymous No.14404463]

>>14404400
suited only for monkeys

[Anonymous No.14404531]

Post overrated memes.
I'll start:
>Alden Indy boot
>made of CXL leather
>midsole isn't leather but the compressed paper stuff
>shitty cork mixture sole
>$500+

[Anonymous No.14404572]

why dont we start generating a list of recommendations based on price or style or something we just keep posting and memeing about the same dumb shit every thread

[Anonymous No.14404607]

>>14404572
Doesn't matter what you do. These shit threads are going to be full of retards posting about Docs and Solovair anyway

[Anonymous No.14404614]

>>14404531
>American service boots with muh roughout or waxed flesh
>milsurp bollocks
>leather soles
>

[Anonymous No.14404618]

>>14404572
Because 4chan is for shitposting, not actual discussion.

[Anonymous No.14404621]

>>14404614
Based.
Roughout is acceptable for actual combat boots only. It looks like shit otherwise. Waxed flesh is just trash all around.
Leather soles only belong on dress shoes, not boots, I absolutely agree.

[Anonymous No.14404623]

>>14397054
>h-ha, i'm only pretending to be retarded

[Anonymous No.14404624]

>>14398217
nice choice man, doc monos are slick A F

[Anonymous No.14404663]

Can someone explain the purpose of wearing a service boot vs a Chelsea boot? I know what they each look like but why wear one over the other? What outfits are served better by which boot? Which one is more versatile if you could only own one? What image does each boot project?

[Anonymous No.14404735]

>>14404663
The Chelsea boot was originally created for the Queen of england. It's literally a women's boot. Which has been adopted by men. It's the easiest boot to put on.

Military boot, is usually hardest to put on, many eyelets and long laces. Some have side zips to add luxury.

[Anonymous No.14404835]

>>14403107
NST!! REEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeee
>>14403817
THEYRE NOT INDYS REEEEEEEEEEEE

[Anonymous No.14404922]

are oxfords suited only to students of oxford? re6tard

[Anonymous No.14405190]

>>14404663
>What image does each boot project?
Service Boot: Top
Chelsea Boot: Bottom

[Anonymous No.14405196]

>>14404531
Indy’s come in regular calf as well and some places offer them on a commando or plantation sole.

[Anonymous No.14405497]

>>14405190
>>14404735
But I like the way Chelseas look better and I live in a temperate area. Guess I’m a bottom

[Anonymous No.14405701]

>>14404607
there's like 5 docs posts

[Anonymous No.14405729]

>>14405701
So far

[Anonymous No.14405789]

i know this is boot thread but can i get some options for best bang for you buck oxford dress shoes? id like to get something under 400usd

[Anonymous No.14405826]

>>14405789
Avoid Meermin and Allen Edmonds. They're cheap but they're not worth the price.

[Anonymous No.14405878]

Anyone recommend boots of another brand similar to these Timberlands?

[Anonymous No.14405883]

>>14405789
used Aldens

[Anonymous No.14405893]

>>14404572
>why dont we start generating
>we
start it then faggot and others will pitch in
i think boots might be the only footwear not to have an /fa/ infographic, though I can't remember

[Anonymous No.14405942]

>>14405789
Best bang for buck dress oxfords from a decent maker that are actually not shit and well made means looking to England.
400US = 315GBP
Look at Loake's 1880 line (only)
Sander's Diplomat and Ambassador lines
Cheaney's city and classic lines.
In that order of increasing quality.
Presumably you're in the US so buying from England usually means a VAT discount so take note of whatever prices you see online stating this or otherwise; some stuff might turn out to be cheaper than you first thought,

Alden, the only decent trad American shoemaker worth bothering with, is surprisingly expensive for what you get. 560US (438GBP) for a basic, capped oxford that would most likely have Alden's usual bullshit qc oversights vs for the same price you're entering the rather decent indeed range of english made footwear.

Problem for you I guess would be sizing.
For close to your limit (304GBP)/$380's I'd have a look at the Cheaney Alfred for a clean, classic black capped oxford. But of course you'll want to spend less so that there's more money for other shit (shoetrees, care products etc.)

Check pediwear.co.uk or elsewhere as a general catalog and guide for pricing.

[Anonymous No.14405945]

Id on those boots?

[Anonymous No.14405975]

>>14405729
there's never more

[Anonymous No.14405981]

>>14396706
wtc?

[Anonymous No.14405989]

got me a nice black pair of docs a few weeks back from a qt mulatto saleswoman

[Anonymous No.14406117]

>>14405989
She probably looked at you and thought bet he posts on 4chan he'll need some Doc's.

[Anonymous No.14406242]

>>14403107
Rotation is a different issue they have. I mean the grip of the clasps constantly loosens so I have to tighten them or the laces slip out.

[Anonymous No.14406985]

>>14404735
>The high-heeled shoe was originally created for the King of france. It's literally a man's shoe. Which has been adopted by women. It's the easiest shoe to put on.

[Anonymous No.14407337]

>>14404735
It wasn't made specifically for her iirc.

[Anonymous No.14407495]

Are thursday boots good?

[Anonymous No.14407540]

Post

[Anonymous No.14407553]

>>14407495
Absolutely not. Save a little more and get something you won't regret

[Anonymous No.14407555]

These are my main boots
r8, don't h8

[Anonymous No.14407913]

Why would you buy Vibergs for their advertised price?

[Anonymous No.14408227]

id on those ?

[Anonymous No.14408241]

thoughts?

[Anonymous No.14408257]

Should I get Austrian paratrooper boots if I look like softboi? I know they're a meme, but I'm poorfag.

[Anonymous No.14408319]

just cop these Heschung for $112.

[Anonymous No.14408363]

>>14408257
Imagine being a soft faggot and then buying ugly larp boots
Actually, no. Do it, you'll look great

[Anonymous No.14408849]

I need to replace my old desert boots. should I cop these Astorflex Chelseas? Never tried chelsea boots before.

[Anonymous No.14408858]

>>14405945
Look like they could be Grensons

[Anonymous No.14409191]

I need a good deglazer for some corcorans I just got, what does effay recommend?

[Anonymous No.14409230]

>>14407337
id on these?

[Anonymous No.14409385]

>>14409230
Tricker's grasmere

[Anonymous No.14410089]

>>14396706
what's a service boot with a skinny shaft that won't look like shit worn under skinny jeans (levis 512)

[Anonymous No.14410092]

>>14410089
Nikes, there's a reason they're popular

[Anonymous No.14410143]

>>14405878
Panama Jack 03 Boot

>>14405789
Tallsem, best price/quality you can find on the market. If you prefer goodyear welt: Zapaterias Estelles. You´ll get wonderful shoes for a small price

[Anonymous No.14410325]

Not boots, but I figured I'd ask in the grown up shoe thread.
How are quoddy loafers? I can get a barely used pair for under $100.

[Anonymous No.14410364]

>>14407555
looks like you slathered them in chocolate.

[Anonymous No.14410371]

>>14410325
Quoddy and Rancourt are probably the best ones you can find in the US

[Anonymous No.14410457]

>>14410364
Yep. That's the first thought I had when I initially got them and opened the box.

[Anonymous No.14410462]

>>14410371
Good to know- just copped. If they don't work out I'm not out that much money anyway.
Thanks anon!

[Anonymous No.14410490]

>>14397535
What model solovairs are these?

Should I get Chelseas or the 1460s?

[Anonymous No.14410552]

>>14410490
Chelseas

[Anonymous No.14410560]

>>14410490
I hope no one over the age of 16 actually wears the 1460s or any Doc shoes.

[Anonymous No.14411610]

>>14406985
French """men"""

[Anonymous No.14411615]

are redwing blacksmiths worth buying brand new for 360$? Whats a good used price to look for?

[Anonymous No.14411620]

>>14405945
Could be danner or diemme

[Anonymous No.14412699]

Any love for jackboots here?

[Anonymous No.14412709]

my heel on one of my pair of boots broke off, what's the best glue for it

[Anonymous No.14412710]

is it weird to have a bit of a boot obsession?

I have like 6 pairs of boots now. Friends and family have started to ask if I am starting a boot collection and they think its kind of funny

I spend everyday cleaning, brushing down and polishing them and leather conditioning them.

I watch endless videos on youtube about boots

Also, is there a way to make black polish permanently stay on my boots? It seems like after one day at work the polish on the tips of my boots are gone and its gone back to a mucky grey colour.

[Anonymous No.14412719]

my vintage docs. Apparently the old ones and solovair are basically one and the same.

[Anonymous No.14412720]

>>14396726
How about actual 1461s

[Anonymous No.14412721]

>>14412710
>everyday
>leather conditioning them
you are ruining your boots

[Anonymous No.14412729]

>>14412721
I don't condition them everyday but just brush them down and wipe away any dirt.

Whats wrong with conditioning everyday though?

[Anonymous No.14412734]

>>14411615
Absolutely not. I got mine for 260. Where the hell are they charging you 360 for them?

[Anonymous No.14412736]

>>14412710
Where do you think you are?

[Anonymous No.14412741]

>>14412729
You saturate the pores of the leather and that moisture stays in the boots. Moisture is a leather destroyer which is why you always want to let your boots dry out and use shoe trees. That's also why you always want to apply as little conditioner as possible and wipe away excess.

[Anonymous No.14412856]

Anyone have these boots here? Thoughts on construction & silhouette?

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/blackrock-men039s-side-zip-jungle-boots?a=1916808#TBD

[Anonymous No.14412859]

>>14396975
Those are derbys. Doc Martens actually have some other models with chunkier soles and stuff

[Anonymous No.14412867]

>>14412856
Go with an actual name brand boot. Cheap combat boots are really uncomfortable and take forever to break in, even marching everyday in them. Tactical Research is a good brand that isn't expensive

[Anonymous No.14412890]

>>14412867
ty for the advice!

[Anonymous No.14412901]

>>14412867
>even marching everyday
cheap boots wont break in marching everyday, they'll disintegrate. actually, nice boots will disintegrate too but they'll be comfortable while they do it.

[Anonymous No.14412915]

>>14412856
Holy shit. Those are exact same boots US soldiers get issued in basic training, only with a different sole.
They're heavy as bricks, uncomfortable and ugly as sin. Almost everyone throws them out and gets new boots as soon as basic is over. I replaced mine the first available change I got.

[Anonymous No.14413035]

Thought I'd try a pair of Panama Jacks 03, bought from their online store. They came in the wrong size and color. Customer service say they don't offer exchanges so I will have to make a new order and pay for shipping for a new pair.
I'm only sticking to American now lads.

[Anonymous No.14413059]

>>14412915
What did you replace them with?

[Anonymous No.14413085]

>>14413059
Are you specifically looking for combat boots?
I had a few over my years in the army. I got those meme Nike boots that Shia wears and they lasted a few months before the sole started coming off. They're absolutely not meant for actual field work, only office/garrison stuff. Replaced those with some Rocky S2V boots which are extremely comfortable and light despite looking like they'd weight a million pounds. I have never met a soldier who didn't have the heel area wear out prematurely, as that happened to me.
I ended up with some Belleville One Zeros and absolutely loved them. Pic related. They're light as hell but durable. When one pair got worn out I replaced them with the exact same thing. I swore by them for years.

[Anonymous No.14413321]

>>14412734
canada

how do i find redwings that arent iron rangers up here, whats the best way to get them for cheap ill ship them in from the US if its cheaper.

Retail stores are completely overpriced

[Anonymous No.14413335]

>>14413321
Well now that I realize you're Canadian, that price isn't bad. 360CAD is around 270USD right? That's a fair price for the Blacksmiths. I'd go for it.

[Anonymous No.14413342]

Can anyone ID these? saw them on one of those weird Japanese TV shows dont know what it was called so dont ask.

[Anonymous No.14413347]

>>14413342
side view

[Anonymous No.14413364]

Do any anons have reccomendations for motorcycle riding?

[Anonymous No.14413411]

Anyone know whether these types of boots have a specific name? I’ve been trying to look for some but can’t seem to find anything similar. I mean, with the none laced up bit near the ankle... but it actually flops over the sides. Sometimes he wears them up, like in the picture, and sometimes they are more droopy and flop over. The boots I have don’t do this. If you lace them only half way, the unlaced bit still stays in shape going up the leg.

[Anonymous No.14413417]

>>14413411
Another example

[Anonymous No.14413430]

>>14413417
They're called tassel boots or suede full zip corcorans

[Anonymous No.14413434]

How much space should I have between the tip and my toes? Is it like a inch of space I should have?

[Anonymous No.14413435]

>>14396706
I want to wear cowboy boots when I have to dress formal, but I'm not sure all types of dress pants would work with them. Any ideas on what kind of pants go with cowboy boots?

[Anonymous No.14413444]

>>14413335
Oh shit, unless you did mean 360USD in which case absolutely not.

[Anonymous No.14413465]

>>14413434
There should be no space at all between them, with time they will break in and you'll have a perfectly fitting shoe

>>14413435
Boot cut slacks, of course it's better if they're made with more than 50% of nylon

[Anonymous No.14413468]

>>14413435
Straight from the knee down, no break

[Anonymous No.14413482]

>>14413411
They're a fashion take on combat boots. The exact pair in that picture are pic related from John Varvatos. Your best bet will be grailed/ebay

[Anonymous No.14413492]

>>14398200
link?

[Anonymous No.14413550]

boot fetish hypno:
https://vocaroo.com/i/s16sMJ8F12TD

[Anonymous No.14413626]

>>14413444
its 360 canadian, it seems to be a decent price brand new, ive been looking online today and other places are charging 400+ here, im hoping to find factory seconds or something but unlikely.

[Anonymous No.14413716]

what do i do if i want black boots to develop a patina and want to avoid a shiny polish?

[Anonymous No.14413828]

Does this looks too cowboyish?

[Anonymous No.14413860]

>>14413716
rub some dog shit on them and let it dry

[Anonymous No.14413892]

>>14413828

Not even the same genre. They look like motorcycle boots or engineers that dont really want to be engineers.

[Anonymous No.14413905]

>>14413626
Yeah, that's how much they cost brand new in the US, give or take a few. I'd say go for it, I love my Blacksmiths.

[Anonymous No.14413919]

>>14407555
IRs or just something that looks similar? I'm fucking pissed because my feet suddenly grew half a size after being the same for like 15 years and now I can't wear my IRs for more than a few hours without getting blisters, and I can't even sell them because they're beat to shit. (I used them for several years as actual work boots while working in a metal fab shop.)

[Anonymous No.14413927]

>>14413465
Don’t listen yo this idiot. U need 1/2 inch space or 1.5 cm, it also depend on the toe box shape and last shape and type of leather. No boot ever stretched to get longer

[Anonymous No.14413928]

>>14413919
Keep wearing them and theyll loosen up.

[Anonymous No.14413936]

>>14413919
Those are White's MPs. Next to my Iron Rangers they don't really look similar in person

[Anonymous No.14413954]

>>14413928
Maybe, I guess I'll have to wear them in short spurts and see what happens. They're not exactly new, I've had them for around five years and it's only in the last year or so that my feet changed.

[Anonymous No.14413955]

>>14413936
Ah OK, now that I look at my IRs compared to them I do see some differences.

[Anonymous No.14414289]

>>14398133
Obvious shilling because Solovairs are shit and out of style. Blundies are 1000% better.

[Anonymous No.14414291]

Imagine liking Docs/Solovair and telling other people that their taste in boots is bad. Imagine being that oblivious.

[Anonymous No.14414774]

Any recs for snow? Moving to Northeast from Socal in a couple months.