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[Anonymous No.14533596]

Clarks Desert Boot is Good Edition

All boot related faggotry goes here. Post your boots, ask for recs, get help and discuss leather care questions here. Post YOUR boots in this thread so we can see each other's collections.

ABSOLUTELY NO DR MARTEN OR SOLOVAIR POSTING ALLOWED!

Helpful links:
>How to polish boots
http://www.theshoesnobblog.com/polish-your-shoes-properly
>Learn about leather (long read but recommended)
https://www.octaneseating.com/leather-buying-guide
>Common types of boot
https://www.heddels.com/2017/12/know-your-boots-the-most-common-boot-types-2/
>Includes helpful boot related articles so is worth a browse
>other handy tips

Old thread: Is kill

[Anonymous No.14533670]

Viberg Chelsea boots in black, cop or not?

[Anonymous No.14533673]

>>14533670
If you can afford it, go for it. Chelseas aren't for me, but if you like the style then there's not many brands better than Viberg

[Anonymous No.14533683]

>>14533673
>If you can afford it, go for it. Chelseas aren't for me, but if you like the style then there's not many brands better than Viberg
What about saint laurent wyatts then

[Anonymous No.14533688]

>>14533596
>Clarks Desert Boot is Good Edition
hidden and saged. I'll be back for the next thread when this one inevitably dies.

[Anonymous No.14533693]

>>14533688
why is it bad?

[Anonymous No.14533705]

>>14533688
>>14533693
There is absolutely nothing wrong with Clarks desert boots. Reddit likes them so spergs on 4chan hate them.
They're good quality for the price, cheap, and you can make them look great.
Reddit isn't real life. Clarks are fine.

[Anonymous No.14533707]

>>14533596
Want to get Canada West 2814. Thoughts?

[Anonymous No.14533732]

>>14533705
Thats what I thought

[Anonymous No.14533881]

What's the most expensive boots you own?

[Anonymous No.14533901]

>>14533683
RM Williams is best for chelsea boots.

[Anonymous No.14533907]

>>14533881
Jodhpur boots from Meermin

[Anonymous No.14533932]

>>14533596
They look nice there but other pictures make them look terrible, something about the floppiness or shape

[Anonymous No.14533942]

>>14533881

[Anonymous No.14533958]

>>14533932
It really depends on who is wearing them. The Reddit softies look like shit wearing them but normal tall thin people look fine.

[Anonymous No.14534044]

Will I always have to wear thick boot socks or will my boots break in enough to where i can wear my regular socks?

[Anonymous No.14534084]

>>14534044
I wear really thin socks with a mesh breathable portion with all my boots. A broken in boot that fits correctly feels fine. I only ever wear thick socks like wool ones if I'm going out in the snow

[Anonymous No.14534087]

>>14533683
wyatts in current year are shit
>apparently bad leather (when compared to earlier seasons)
>not even a full blake stitch, the waist and heel are glued, with no nails to make up for lack of stitches
>even more expensive than some high-tier counterparts (Viberg, RM Williams, etc.) by a factor of hundreds of dollars in certain cases
>similar quality and sometimes arguably (according to taste obviously) better design coming from knockoffs (FromTheFirst, Story et Fall) at a third of the price
Even if you wanted to go le epic fashion designer, I would argue that others have YSL (and celine I guess) beat at their own game. Namely Haider Ackermann.

>>14533932
afaik they don't have any toe stiffener, couple this with bad angle and they look really shitty and floppy

>>14534044
they should break in eventually. I've heard that some boots take as long as three months, though.

[Anonymous No.14534094]

>>14533596
>Clarks Desert Boot
What color is the most versatile? Also, suede or leather?

[Anonymous No.14534124]

>>14533596
Anybody know why I can only find these ITALIAN boots on a fucking American site? And to make it worse they only have green and can't tell me if you're going to get the rest in again.

[Anonymous No.14534131]

>>14534094
Definitely the ones in the pic as brown is just so much more versatile than black and suede is a meme.

[Anonymous No.14534265]

Why doesn't /fa/ like moc toes?

[Anonymous No.14534274]

Can anybody ID these boots for me?
I need business/casual brown boots, and these look amazing

[Anonymous No.14535084]

Thread is slow as shit because it's too hot for boots.
Bump...

[Anonymous No.14535132]

>>14533596
>has the audacity to say no doc or solovair posting
>posts an even shittier made in China, 80 dollar piece of excrement meme boot made by Clark’s

What were you thinking and why would you do such a thing?

[Anonymous No.14535175]

>>14534094
I would personally avoid leather, as whatever context a leather desert boot can be worn, a service/trench/work boot will do the same job but better imo.
Plus they look boring

The suede desert boots have an specific character to them, and suit hot weather one-layer fits really well.
Pic related are Drakes Clifford boot. I cannot afford these so I'm considering the Astorflex Greenflex or cdbs in a similar color

[Anonymous No.14535178]

>>14534265
they look so comfy but can they be worn business casual?

[Anonymous No.14535234]

>>14535132
Maybe I do it on purpose to make seething faggots like you make posts like that about how mad you are.
Grow up, retard.

[Anonymous No.14535240]

I cant decide whether to Cop a pair of Edward Green Galway boots in 82 last or 8 pairs Solovair 6 eye Derby in all the colors.

[Anonymous No.14535251]

>>14535240
Edward Green honestly

[Anonymous No.14535477]

Got memed by posting near end of last thread, and was actually able to take a """decent""" photo this time

[Anonymous No.14535490]

>>14535477
hopefully fixed it...

[Anonymous No.14535555]

>>14535175
Red pill: Drake's Clifford desert boots are rebranded Astorflex Greenflexes with a £135 markup.

[Anonymous No.14535558]

>>14534094
Chukkas/desert boots look best in brown suede.

[Anonymous No.14535691]

reminder that only manlets wear boots in the summer

[Anonymous No.14535907]

any idea what these might be?

[Anonymous No.14536053]

>>14533596
Everyone rates these highly. I want to get them but I'm not sure if they'll be good for travel eg. Town walking and some light outdoor country stuff.

[Anonymous No.14536059]

>>14536053
No shank or arch support. Bear that in mind. If you are OK with it try to see them in person, they have lots of QA issues. I have a pair that are great.

[Anonymous No.14536061]

How are these? Relatively new to /fa/.

[Anonymous No.14536062]

>>14536053
Disregard my previous post

[Anonymous No.14536090]

>>14536059
But they do have a shank.

[Anonymous No.14536097]

>>14536090
Deleted it for a reason, I fucked up

[Anonymous No.14536099]

>>14536062
Ok haha, just read this. How do you find them, would they be alright for rugged stuff and a lot of walking? To avoid buying hiking boots.

[Anonymous No.14536102]

>>14534265
These are chonger fakes.

[Anonymous No.14536121]

>>14535490
ID on these? They look very nice.

[Anonymous No.14536131]

i want to buy a pair of red wing moc toes 8881. i love how they look brand new but has anyone pictures of 8881s after some months/years of usage?

[Anonymous No.14536154]

>>14536121
British Ammo/Parade Boots

[Anonymous No.14536181]

>>14535490
I see you're into bowling

[Anonymous No.14536256]

>>14536154
You use yours for everyday use? I have parade boots, but ironing on the sole make them loud and unpractical.

[Anonymous No.14536261]

>>14536053
Red Wing Blacksmiths are basically the perfect boot. They're an everyday boot for all occasions

[Anonymous No.14536266]

>>14536261
I looked on the site again, and it's actually actually the Beckman I want, I got mixed up because they're so similar. They cost a bit more though, fuck. Any idea why? There doesn't seem to be much significant difference.

[Anonymous No.14536285]

>>14536266
They're basically the same models. Only difference is the soles and the leather. Beckmans have red wing's higher tier leathers, blacksmiths have their work leathers. Soles on the Beckmans are a combi sole, blacksmiths have Vibram 430 soles which are amazing.

[Anonymous No.14536306]

Give me a legit reason not to buy 8 eye Solovairs in greasy leather. My only concern is chunky sole.

[Anonymous No.14536309]

>>14536306
Because they're hideous meme boots for lesbians and high schoolers

[Anonymous No.14536323]

>>14536306
The main thing that distinguishes these is the sole, you want to be a follower and get these but you can tell they don't look great and would subconsciously prefer a nicer looking boot like wolverines or many others.

[Anonymous No.14536327]

>>14535555
the clifford boots are unlined which is actually harder to find than you think

[Anonymous No.14536334]

>>14536285
Go it. I'll probably get them for the nice looking soles, when dealing with that type of quality I can't even see how the leather would be any better. Other that being hard waring is there any reason vibram is amazing?

[Anonymous No.14536337]

which desert boot has the most durable sole? I walk a lot and destroy all my shoes in no time.

[Anonymous No.14536340]

>>14536323
Thing is i want a HIGH boot with decent traction sole for a winter.Solos would be great if the sole was 50% thinner but still with some tread.

Does anything comes to mind?

[Anonymous No.14536359]

>>14536256
Got Em recently as I loved the look, don't plan to use them every day as hobnails and smooth city floors are a slippery mix. got them alongside some Aussie puttees and plan on picking up some surplus/repro wool trousers for autumn (and autism) fits.

[Anonymous No.14536363]

>>14536359
>hobnails and smooth city floors are a slippery mix
Good call. We used them in the army and walking on cobblestone was a nightmare.

[Anonymous No.14536373]

>>14536334
It's just a very well known and loved sole. Most boot brands offer Vibram soles and the 430 is one of their best in that it offers good grip while still looking sleek from the side

[Anonymous No.14536376]

>>14536340
have you looked into the Austrian Paramemes? thinner sole, nice heel and decent shank so you can actually "cut in" if you're looking for grip. obviously they're not purpose built snow boots with spikes but neither are solovairs

[Anonymous No.14536383]

>>14536363
although the sound is glorious, even if you do sometimes feel like a twat with all the attention it draws

[Anonymous No.14536384]

>>14536340
This comes to mind. It's much better quality and nicer, probably last you a lifetime.

[Anonymous No.14536398]

>>14536384
these style boots were big in the early 90's, especially with the layered heel

[Anonymous No.14536406]

>>14536376
Well I don't need to survive on a North pole, just don't want to slip on the Ice every 5 meters.
I already have a pair of edgy milsurp boot - a pair of South African ones from Kommandostore and I doubt that paramemes got thinner sole.
I just think that Solovairs look super slick, if not for the platform, much better than, say, >>14536384

[Anonymous No.14536453]

>>14536398
Well they look good NOW

[Anonymous No.14536459]

>>14536406
Why didn't you say you wanted something slick them you fag.

[Anonymous No.14536490]

Should I cuff my jeans or not with boots? Also, will Red Wing Merchants be slim enough of a profile to wear with tapered jeans?

pls help

[Anonymous No.14536516]

>>14536490
Depends how long the jeans are. Cuffing is about appropriate length and fit.

[Anonymous No.14536517]

>>14536459
This is not slick at all.

<-THIS is slick

[Anonymous No.14536548]

>>14536517
You're the only person who thinks Grenson isn't slick. You post shitty chunky boots with plasticy looking leather and horrible soles and call them slick. Crikey

[Anonymous No.14536551]

>>14536306
Might the 6 eye boots retain the character without the associations, edge or the clown shoe look?

[Anonymous No.14536565]

>>14536548
>Unnecessary decorative stitching all over the boot
>Hacksaw tongue
>Cap toe
Throw the name of your favorite brand as much as you like, you won't make them look any better.

[Anonymous No.14536649]

>>14536565
Calm down, I've never bought anything from them. I'm not into sick try hard clothing just to wear casually around like you.

[Anonymous No.14536659]

[Anonymous No.14536684]

>>14536649
We're always been cool man. Let's make casual love now, just how we like it ;)

[Anonymous No.14536699]

>>14533881
Alden 404's baybee.

[Anonymous No.14536837]

>>14533596
Best color of wallabees black or tan?

[Anonymous No.14536851]

want to get red wings 2950 or 2953. does anyone have any experience with these models?

[Anonymous No.14536918]

>>14536837
tan

[Anonymous No.14536961]

>>14536851
Nope but I imagine it's the same all their other 8 last models like the IR. Only the sole is different

[Anonymous No.14537006]

>>14536373
I really can't decide whether to get the black or cherry Beckman's. The cherry looks so nice but do you think it's too bold for every day wear?

[Anonymous No.14537008]

>>14537006
Nah, I think it's perfect

[Anonymous No.14537404]

>>14537006
Cherry is more versatile. You can wear it with anything you can wear with black, minus a tuxedo, and with most other colors as well, such as brown, tan, olive, blue, etc. Burgundy goes with just about everything and stands out a bit from the crowd.

[Anonymous No.14537409]

>>14534265
Can these be worn correctly in the summer?

[Anonymous No.14537459]

I caved

[Anonymous No.14537613]

Man I’m pissed I was going to go buy Austrian paratroopers tonight and kommando sold out in my size within the past 2 days. So if I could get some recs on similar boots to paratroopers or id on boots in pic that would be great

[Anonymous No.14537741]

>>14533596
How are Thursday Boots as far as quality?

Also, for daily wear do you guys prefer captoes, wingtips, or plaintoes? I don't quite know where each one ranks on the formality chart.

[Anonymous No.14537776]

>>14537741
The lowest possible quality it gets.

[Anonymous No.14537781]

>>14537741
Less details = more formal
so Plain>Captoe>Wingtip
Depends what you mean by daily wear. If you work in an office and wear suits every day then plain toe, if you just mean something to run around town with then whatever suits your fancy.

[Anonymous No.14537792]

>>14537781
Office with chinos and no suit/blazer coat and or just about town.

[Anonymous No.14537831]

>>14537792
Sounds like business casual. If there's no coat or suit you can wear any of them. Depends on your personal sense of style. Brogues aren't my cup of tea but you may like them. Look around and see what works for you.

[Anonymous No.14537890]

really excited to get these in the mail.

[Anonymous No.14538028]

>>14537404
I thought so but wasn't sure and didn't want to regret it. I'm excited to go and get them in a couple of hours.

[Anonymous No.14538048]

Thorogoods

I got some of these about 5 years ago. Cheap, comfortable, nice quality. Current pix to follow

[Anonymous No.14538059]

>>14538048
forever dragging heels

[Anonymous No.14538088]

>>14538059
Edge wear destroys shoes way too quickly.
I wish there was a way to avoid this apart from those attachments which aren't good because they make the sole uneven.

[Anonymous No.14538957]

What's with all the boot startups lately like Thursday, Truman. Parkhurst, Mark Albert and others?

[Anonymous No.14539080]

>>14538957
Gotta include Taft in there

[Anonymous No.14539217]

my dear fellas, can anyone ID this for me?

[Anonymous No.14539248]

>>14538088
Fix your gait an posture. If you actually walk well and lift your feet off the ground the sole will wear down much more slowly.

[Anonymous No.14539255]

>>14537890
wtf is up with that stubby toecap?
looks ridiculous

>>14537613
any other paratrooper boots...
Corcoran/HH are my favorite outside of artisanal labels

>>14533881
Guidi combats

[Anonymous No.14539260]

>>14539248
Ok I'll try, maybe I'm not walking well

[Anonymous No.14539275]

bought my first pair of red wings today. feel is absolutely premium and i plan on wearing them 24/7

[Anonymous No.14539285]

>>14533596
What are the best high boots for working on my land with poison oak and rattlesnakes? Cowboy boots?

[Anonymous No.14539340]

>>14539285
White's smoke jumper

[Anonymous No.14539343]

>>14539248
Unrelated but how much do you think a shank matters with boots?

[Anonymous No.14539356]

>>14539343
depends what you're using them for
if you're hiking or carrying heavy loads or on rough terrain the shank is pretty integral but if you just like wearing boots around town it doesn't matter as much

[Anonymous No.14539369]

I want a bit of an all rounder, apart from lifting heavy stuff, I never do that. Hoping the boots I bought might even help when walking a lot on pavement too.


>>14539356

[Anonymous No.14539506]

Wallabees > Desert Boots

[Anonymous No.14539511]

>>14533596
Anyone have experience with Meermims?

[Anonymous No.14539515]

I wanna paint the soles of my combats red with walking on red paint.

[Anonymous No.14539826]

>>14539515
ok

[Anonymous No.14539835]

>>14539340
This, but it might be overkill. Those are serious work boots

[Anonymous No.14539850]

€150. Is it decent? There are some nicer ones at the €200 price range, but 150 is already very expensive. I'm worried about the ankle area, it looks like it takes a lot of stress from moving around.

[Anonymous No.14539899]

>>14539850
hehehe, are you racing horses in them?

[Anonymous No.14539904]

>>14539899
I do trails on horseback, yeah. I don't want to use gaiters because they are sort of gay.

[Anonymous No.14539940]

Are timberlands a meme or legit

[Anonymous No.14539944]

>>14539940
Shit quality and too expensive.

[Anonymous No.14539983]

>>14539940
The only thing more meme are Docs

[Anonymous No.14540009]

thoughts on blundstones? kinda want to cop but not sure if they're just hipster memes

[Anonymous No.14540062]

which

[Anonymous No.14540080]

>>14540062
left in appearance. bet that right will last you ages more.

[Anonymous No.14540395]

>>14539940
the Timberland Boot Company line is pretty good if you get them on sale
regular timbs are overpriced fashion garbage at this point

[Anonymous No.14540441]

>>14540009
They're no longer made in Australia, if that matters to you (quality tanked tho) Rossis and redbacks are still made there, and are better alternatives.

[Anonymous No.14540492]

Danner Mountain 600s. Cop or not? I want some hiking shoes/boots that are good for light hiking, while also being effay and that can be worn in the city.

I also can’t decide between the low 3 inch as shown here, or the 4.5 inch.

[Anonymous No.14540495]

>>14540492
This is a boot thread. Don't post that crap here

[Anonymous No.14540504]

>>14540495
Since when does Danner not belong in a boot thread?

[Anonymous No.14540515]

>>14540504
Danner BOOTS belong in boot threads. Danner sneakers don't. Viberg makes sneakers too but no one is gonna post them here just because Viberg also makes boots

[Anonymous No.14540517]

>>14540492
All hiking shoes are incredibly ugly. Find some boots that offer good support and comfort but also don't look ridiculous.

[Anonymous No.14540530]

>>14539940


>>14539944
You ever worn a pair? Or is talking shit just a hobby?

>>14540395
The boot guy on YouTube says they're very well made, and he's pretty official. I can post a link.

[Anonymous No.14540534]

>>14540492
They look like prehistoric sea mammals in the shape of footwear. Actual decent hiking boots would look better.

I'm sure they're very comfy and quality though.

[Anonymous No.14540538]

>>14540517
All? That's a very bold statement.

Can a casual boot ever be as good for your feet as a hiking boot for long distance though?

[Anonymous No.14540543]

>>14540441
All three just look like work boots to me. Anyway, RM Williams are the only Australian boots in that form with the soles properly welted on.

[Anonymous No.14540552]

>>14540515
Okay, what’s your opinion of Danner Jag boots in this color?

[Anonymous No.14540915]

>>14540530
THE boot guy? From Youtube? The Official Boot Guy on Youtube? Delete this thread right now, no need to form opinions based on experience when you have The Boot Guy on Youtube™ to tell you what's what.

[Anonymous No.14540947]

>>14540530
The boot guy is a fucking retard who is biased as fuck. Nothing he says is credible. His reviews are just his personal opinions

[Anonymous No.14541011]

>>14540947
I feel like this is the case with most boot youtubers. Stridewise's top boot is fucking thursdays

[Anonymous No.14541023]

>>14541011
Thursday put all their money into marketing. They bought out essentially every prominent youtuber, blog and website to shill their crap.

[Anonymous No.14541028]

>>14541023
https://youtu.be/X42697v3z04

The only good thing to come from their marketing budget.

[Anonymous No.14541052]

>>14536551
looks a lot better imo and the leather quality is superior compared to the memes you linked earlier. I'm copping a pair in september

[Anonymous No.14541142]

>>14538059
Beautiful. Looks like a well loved baseball glove.

[Anonymous No.14541274]

>>14541011
Stridewise has admitted he gets paid to do most of his reviews. It's part of the reason he's able to offer discount codes to his viewers.
I'm actually a huge fan of his videos as they're generally unbiased, objective and in depth.

[Anonymous No.14541889]

>>14541028

how do they churn out this much autism over fucking plastic boots from mexico that only instafags and ledditors jizz off to

next level cringe BOYE

[Anonymous No.14541909]

>>14541889
because they get paid that sweet ad money to do so, silly boi

[Anonymous No.14541918]

>>14541889
by referring to the boots as made of foreskin, lasted by enslaved paraplegic children's feet, they too show their unadulterating love and support for Thursday Boot Company™

[Anonymous No.14542217]

>>14536699
>found these at goodwill for $10
>whole size too big
>look like clown shoes on me
>no one on grailed fucking wants them

i was so close to the ultimate score

[Anonymous No.14542254]

>>14542217
What size did you get?

[Anonymous No.14542259]

>>14542217
Try eBay, you'll never sell those to Grailed zoomers

[Anonymous No.14542261]

>>14542254
12. and i usually am that size in sneakers but i think id be an 11 in alden boots.

[Anonymous No.14542304]

>>14542261
Ah bummer anon, hopefully your future will have a giant man on a tight budget, in need of some used Aldens.

but yeah dude they're roomy as hell. They say size down a half, but I ended up a full size down in my 404's. Usually wear a 44 but I'm bought them in a US 9.5, and after the break-in they fit perfectly.

[Anonymous No.14542310]

>>14542261
if you're the dude selling them on grailed as J Crew 405's, you should fix the listing to reflect what they actually are.

https://aldenmadison.com/collection/indy-boot-kudu-leather-404/

[Anonymous No.14542337]

>>14534124
What brand are those?

[Anonymous No.14542364]

>>14534265
Only good as work boots imo

[Anonymous No.14542367]

>>14536061
Comfy

[Anonymous No.14542370]

>>14536309
I thought that was doc martens

[Anonymous No.14542374]

>>14533596
If a girl wears these is it same to assume she's not heterosexual?

[Anonymous No.14542582]

Bought a pair a couple of months ago

[Anonymous No.14542614]

Best place to buy leather lace ups shoes? I looked at something called Thursday, is there any other place that can be an alternative?

[Anonymous No.14542663]

>>14542370
Docs and Solovair are the same styles just different tiers of quality

[Anonymous No.14542671]

>>14540552
ugli

[Anonymous No.14542672]

>>14542582
pretty thin lookin leather though

[Anonymous No.14542680]

How are Dayton boots? I can get these parades for $850 made to order

Dont know anything abouts boots desu just want something decent looking, adaptable, and well built that'll last

[Anonymous No.14542686]

>>14542259
I put my Golden fox boots on eBay and didn't even get one but. They're pretty much new with the box too, I worse them 3 times and they don't even have any signs of wear.

[Anonymous No.14542693]

cop?

Want to get some thinner/comfier boots than memewings and start a rotation

[Anonymous No.14542696]

>>14542337
Alico

[Anonymous No.14542705]

>>14542680
Dayton makes real good shit. I'm really hoping my next boot will be a pair of their service boots. 850 seems crazy though. What leather and options would you get? Cordovan?

[Anonymous No.14542706]

>>14542693
Kek

[Anonymous No.14542711]

>>14542705
Like i said i don't know anything about fashion or boots. Don't know anything about leather options ... what's cardovan? That's $850 Canadian btw so like $650 or so American

I'd just get something basic probably in black like in pic. Want something versatile. What is the perceived 'style' of toe cap vs no toe cap? For some reason i like look of the plain top without extra tor cap

[Anonymous No.14542716]

>>14542711
Ah CAD makes more sense. Just order through their site. Unless you do MTO which I don't recommend since you don't know what you're doing, just get their stock model. It's made of Chromexcel leather which is good to really good depending on the brand using it.
Daytons are expensive, it's true. It's up to you to decide if they're worth the price. I think they are

[Anonymous No.14542721]

>>14542716
MTO is more expensive but isn't it worth it since they make the boot to the specific measurements of your feet? I mean if you're gonna spend that much on boots why not go all the way and spend the extra $120 to get it MTO for maximum comfiness

I'll go into their shop tomorrow to see what the scoop is

[Anonymous No.14542724]

>>14542721
Only if you have really irregular feet. MTO is more for custom leathers, different soles and non standard options. You sound like you're just looking for the basic parade boot which is totally fine and a great choice.
Assuming you get the boots Dayton will contact you about sizing and have you send in tracings of your foot from which they will help determine your best size. Since you're local just hop in and get sized.
You're overthinking all this. You think you need a MTO boot when you really just want the stock boot

[Anonymous No.14542727]

>>14542724
I see so MTO is for like fancy custom materials and extras and shit, gotcha. Thanks m8 will report back after i pay them a visit tomorrow

PS what's the stylistic / application difference between their parade boot and service boot?

[Anonymous No.14542748]

>>14542727
They're basically the same boot but with stylistic differences. The parade boot is simplified with no heel counter, simpler look and different heel(I think, can't remember). It's more dressy whereas the service boot is a work boot design and is much more solid and tough.
Go get sized and try both styles and see which you like most. They're made on the same last shape, so the fit and feel is the same, it comes down to your preferences

[Anonymous No.14542826]

Are clarks good quality or not?

[Anonymous No.14543118]

>>14540062
right

[Anonymous No.14543359]

New boot goofin'

[Anonymous No.14543384]

>>14543359
cool sock

[Anonymous No.14543588]

>>14539850
Aren't horseriders supposed to be the rich kids?

[Anonymous No.14543643]

>>14533705
>Reddit isn't real life.
It is though. It's the internet representation of normies' thoughts.

[Anonymous No.14543645]

>>14533881
I don't wear boots.

[Anonymous No.14543647]

>>14542693
They're nicely made, comfy and I can confirm that tan one darkens nicely with use. But sole is chunky and kinda shit, and toebox is weird, British WW1-era shape.

[Anonymous No.14543782]

There's a local bootmaker called love Jules leather near me, they seem to do limited runs of boots that you have to be on a mailing list for which promptly sell out, prices around 1000-1200.

Are small shops like this legit or just a scheme to get money from rich hipsters? The boots look decent in the pics but i don't want to drop a grand on boots to have them fall apart in 5 years ya know?

[Anonymous No.14543786]

>>14543782
if they're local just call and ask to drop by the workshop to check it out
they should be glad to accommodate for someone who seems interested

[Anonymous No.14543817]

>>14543786
Will do. But for some reason i feel it's a bit riskier dealing with a small shop like this compared to an established maker like Dayton or Viberg

[Anonymous No.14543854]

>>14543817
Ask to see finished boots and inspect them yourself. What leather do they use and where do they source it from? What soles? What kinds of shanks? You can look at a boot and know what quality it is so do that and ask some basic questions

[Anonymous No.14543864]

>>14543854
>You can look at a boot and know what quality it is so do that and ask some basic questions
No i can't cause i don't know anything about boots ;_;

[Anonymous No.14543876]

should I buy these
slim/skinny build, plan to wear with black jeans

[Anonymous No.14543909]

>>14543876
A friend of mine has similar ones in brown and they look fantastic. Definitely cop

[Anonymous No.14543911]

>>14543864
just do a bit of cursory reading on boots before you stop in so you can at least know what to look for
the fact that they're handmaking boots in small runs is already a pretty good indication of quality since you know they're not being churned out in a factory

[Anonymous No.14543918]

>>14543864
>No i can't cause i don't know anything about boots ;_;
Then why the fuck do you think you need to buy 1000 dollar boots?

[Anonymous No.14543927]

>>14543918
because, even if I don't know about boots, I do know generally the more well made something it the more expensive it is and I want very well made boots that'll last decades, so I don't mind spending some coin on a pair.

[Anonymous No.14543937]

>>14543918
also I should add I couldn't care less about 'fashion' or projection of wealth or some shit like that, I just want comfortable functional boots that'll last a long time. This is about me and my feet and that's it

[Anonymous No.14543954]

Someone rec a nice low black boot under 200 and i'll buy it right now

[Anonymous No.14543958]

>>14543937
>>14543927
You can spend 300 and get a pair or Red Wing Iron Rangers that will last 10 years if you take care of them.
My most expensive boots are Whites that cost 500 dollars and they're absolute tanks, I anticipate them lasting me decades with just a few resoles as needed.
Functional boots that are Goodyear welted and can be resoled will last as long as you take care of them. People get 10-15 years out of them in many cases. Prince Charles has a 40 year old pair of shoes that he still wears regularly.
No need to spend 1000 on boots when you don't really know what you want or like when 300 dollar boots will do the job just as well.

[Anonymous No.14543961]

>>14540062
link to the ones on the right pls

[Anonymous No.14543973]

>>14543958
point taken, maybe I'll limit it to $500 if it's diminishing returns after that. Need to do more research

[Anonymous No.14543975]

>>14543961
filename ya cunt

[Anonymous No.14543986]

>>14543973
Lets help you decide and get some more boot knowledge.
What style do you like to wear? What is your usual wardrobe like? Do you like service boots, derby boots, chelseas?
Do you like smooth leather or suede/rough out/nubuck, etc? What will you use the boots for? Daily wear and walking? Working outside, warehouse, garage, etc?
What's your budget you'd realistically be comfortable spending? And don't say 1000 because you can just as much boot or more with 300 as you can 1000.
Also, where do you live as that affects ordering, shipping and other factors?

[Anonymous No.14543987]

>>14543954
>>14536551

[Anonymous No.14544006]

>>14543986
>What style do you like to wear? What is your usual wardrobe like?
pretty basic. dark earthy tones, skinny jeans, leather or denim jacket if it's cool out.
>Do you like service boots, derby boots, chelseas?
Either service or derby, not sure of the difference. I kinda like the 'plain' top without extra toe cap
>Do you like smooth leather or suede/rough out/nubuck, etc?
definitely smooth black leather.
>What will you use the boots for? Daily wear and walking? Working outside, warehouse, garage, etc?
daily wear and lots of walking.
>What's your budget you'd realistically be comfortable spending?
let's say $500 USD max
>Also, where do you live as that affects ordering, shipping and other factors?
live in Canada, pretty close to the Dayton shop. Might stop by there today if I get time

[Anonymous No.14544019]

>>14544006
My friend, swing by Dayton's shop and try on their service boot. Get fitted in person to make sure it's correct.
These are their service boots in black oiled smooth. Oil tanned leather is tough as nails, scuffs and scratches go away easily, and it's actually pretty comfy when broken in. They've got a Vibram sole with good grip with no slip and they're resoleable so in a few years you can send them in to Dayton and they'll put a new sole on them for even more years of wear. They're 695CAD/525USD. If you don't like black oiled smooth, there are CXL options as well which are more of a shiny black versus matte.

[Anonymous No.14544022]

>>14544019
He's the same boot in a different color so you can get an idea of the look and shape of them.

[Anonymous No.14544028]

>>14544022
I like the shininess level of the second pair, I assume those are in CXL? Thanks bro, I will head to their shop right now

[Anonymous No.14544038]

>>14544028
Yep, those are burgundy CXL from the looks of it. This is what black CXL looks like on that boot. It's more of a shiny look. CXL's finish is pretty fragile as it's dyed on top instead of dyed through, so it scuffs easier, but that's not worth fussing over.

[Anonymous No.14544086]

>>14543782
I don't understand what the appeal is for you. They're unknown so don't have reputation to go on, you don't know what they're quality standards are like, the price isn't great. Too much uncertainty to spend that kind of money.

What's making you want to buy from them over already confirmed good brands?

[Anonymous No.14544104]

>>14533596
Look what just came. Are you jelly?

[Anonymous No.14544108]

>>14544104
No. happy for you though. let's see what ya got, anon

[Anonymous No.14544122]

How exactly do leather get different colors? What do they do to get colors on leather? Brown, black, and other.

[Anonymous No.14544135]

>>14544122
It's based on the skin color of the pig they make the leather from. To get blue they feed the pig lots of blueberries from birth, for red strawberries

[Anonymous No.14544137]

>>14544122
Dyes. And also how the dyes are used in the tanning process. Some leathers are dyed through and some are only surface dyed.

[Anonymous No.14544142]

>>14544137
the fuck are you talking about you cant dye leather its water proof.
>>14544135
this guy has it right

[Anonymous No.14544156]

>>14543975
tfw no all black merchant in stock in america

[Anonymous No.14544159]

>>14544142
Stop responding to me

[Anonymous No.14544167]

>>14544108
They came earlier while I was at work. Just opened it and they're dark as fuck, this is supposed to be the copper, what the hell? I was so excited

[Anonymous No.14544182]

>>14542310
oof thanks brotha

[Anonymous No.14544194]

>>14544108
They also both look like they've been pinched some how in the same spot, the one on the left is more drastic but the picture doesn't show it well. Should I take them back?

[Anonymous No.14544202]

>>14544167
Copper blacksmiths? Looks great anon. Enjoy them

[Anonymous No.14544207]

>>14544194
Lace em up and show us how it looks on your feet. I'm sure it'll be a non-issue.

[Anonymous No.14544224]

Is this good quality? https://www.loake.co.uk/sprint.html

[Anonymous No.14544235]

>>14544202
Yep

>>14544207
Ok I'll keep em, Red wing owes you one.

One last wine, waxed laces are as impractical and unpleasant to the touch as I imagined, god knows why anyone thinks it's a good idea. They feel really well made and top quality though, I'm impressed.

[Anonymous No.14544246]

>>14544235
Post a pic. I want to see how they look.

[Anonymous No.14544258]

>>14544246
Oh forgot to attach. I like how they look, I'm sure most people won't appreciate them but I love quality stuff.

We've only got one red wing shop in Britain and they're been in London for 6 years. I was shocked we even had one and happy that I wouldn't have to get them shipped from America with big tax and costs.

[Anonymous No.14544285]

>>14544258
the wax will come off of the laces pretty quickly, it hardly lasts.

[Anonymous No.14544287]

>>14544258
Hmm the left boot looks fine but yeah, that right boot's crease looks pretty bad but it could just be the angle and lighting.
Are you okay with it? That's all that matters

[Anonymous No.14544341]

>>14544287
Well I wasn't ok with it until you said it was alright haha, I was thinking to leave them how they were and send them back, not I've laced them up and got set on them so fuck it, soon I'll be all creased up in a nice way.

What do you think of that protection pray? I have no idea what it even is. And should I get their conditioner or will a cheaper one do?

[Anonymous No.14544351]

>>14544341
They're oil tanned so they're going to need virtually no maintenance, especially not for the first 6 months or so. Being oil tanned they're also virtually waterproof. Just wear them, break them in, beat them up and enjoy how they get better and look better.
Red Wing sells some conditioners and things specifically for their boots that are pretty good, I own a few of them. Just go through them when the time comes and you'll be fine. Check out their site for what they recommend for that particular kind of leather and you'll be good.

[Anonymous No.14544371]

>>14544351
Alright then, sounds good. I know sometimes getting brands specific products are for fools but if they're actually worth it I'll spend extra and get them in a year if needed.

[Anonymous No.14544375]

RW Iron Ranger or RW Blacksmiths?

[Anonymous No.14544403]

>>14544375
Personally? Blacksmiths. But the Iron Rangers have a reputation all their own and are more popular. I just like the simple design of the Blacksmith more

[Anonymous No.14544467]

>>14544167
>>14544194
>jEaLoUs?!

[Anonymous No.14544504]

Black Chromexcel or black oil tanned, which patinas better over time ?

[Buster No.14544514]

>>14533596
What are these

[Anonymous No.14544515]

>>14544504
Oil tanned definitely. CXL doesn't so much patina as it does just scuff and show brown underneath.

[Anonymous No.14544544]

Lads, I ride a motorcycle to work where I work in the office of a warehousing facility. I have the opportunity to dress how I want but I have to wear steel-toe boots. Is there a /fa/ approved steel-toe brand out there? I know about Red Wing and Blundstone.

[Anonymous No.14544608]

>>14540504
I have these. extremely comfy, but they don't breath very well so they make my feet sweat something awful.

[Anonymous No.14544656]

what would be a good alternative to clark desert boots if I wanted it to last

[Anonymous No.14544717]

>>14544544
Cool picture

[Anonymous No.14544881]

>>14544717
comic series drawn/written by Phil Elveeum of Microphones fame

[Anonymous No.14544883]

>>14544717
>>14544881
Elverum*

>>14544514
Looks like guidi

[Anonymous No.14544901]

>>14535240
W2C colorful Solovairs?

[Anonymous No.14545073]

>>14543876
no they look like hipster girl dorky ass boots for pussies

[Anonymous No.14545086]

>>14544467
It was a joke young Billie.

[Anonymous No.14545196]

>>14544258

Copper Rough and Tough is great.

One of my Solovair boots was pinched or warped. Creased very weirdly and never quite went normal after lots of wear. Cosmetic issue though I reckon.

[Anonymous No.14545215]

>>14534274
google image search you degenerated pos

[Anonymous No.14545349]

>>14545196
>Cosmetic issue

Oh only cosmetic, good think the way the boot looks doesn't matter haha.

I was reading red wing posts on the forbidden forum earlier and saw a guy posted his exact pair which were flawless in the area mine are creased. Made me think I made the wrong choice. Matt and Marry really let me down when doing the inspection.

[Anonymous No.14545458]

>>14545349
Perfect time to practice some wabi-sabi my man. Personally I dig your boots. Nobody else’s looks like them.

[Anonymous No.14545485]

>>14545458
Isn't that some form of Japanese fixing art?

I like you're perspective, I guess I do have a one if a kind.

[Anonymous No.14545488]

>>14545349
If you aren't 100% satisfied take them back. Do not spend hundreds on inferior products. Get another pair.

[Anonymous No.14545494]

>>14545488
Someone convinced me yesterday that it was normal so I wore them out this morning, I have to keep them now. I've been getting good comments here since so the look is kind of growing in me, I think I'm happy with them now.

You're right though, when you pay good money for a product that's supposed to be high quality they need to be handed to you faultless.

[Anonymous No.14545505]

>>14545494
It's a massive misconception shoes at these prices should be flawless. Edward Green is the price point for flawless.

[Anonymous No.14545508]

>>14545494
Also, please can you post a picture where the ball of your foot is pls

[Anonymous No.14545514]

>>14545505
Thanks for your hearty endorsement of Wolverine boots

[Anonymous No.14545518]

>>14545505
You just don't respect yourself and your hard earned cash, it's the skin of an animal so I don't mean every millimetre has to be absolutely pristine, but work should go into it to make sure the stitching is done well and there are no faults. It's not too much to ask. You don't have to pay £1000 for that.

[Anonymous No.14545521]

>>14545485
it's the art of taking joy in imperfection. Our society really values evenness and perfection, and I think it ruins us with small things like this. You received some one of a kind boots, I wouldn't trade them in. It doesn't affect their sturdiness or structural integrity.

"In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi (侘寂) is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete".

[Anonymous No.14545527]

>>14545514
A technical flaw is never acceptable but the less you pay the greater the chance of a cosmetic flaw. Loose thread, sloppy welt join, shit break etc.

[Anonymous No.14545532]

Guys, could anyone be helpful and tell me anything about these three shoe brands, and whether they have good quality shoes, it would be highly appreciated:

Magnanni

Brett & Sons

Loake

[Anonymous No.14545558]

anyone have a chart or some recommendations for a budget friendly decent pair of black/brown desert boots for casual wear? thanks

[Anonymous No.14545565]

>>14545521
Based Bobby

[Anonymous No.14545993]

>>14544514
>>14534274
Source on both of these is john varvatos. The first one is pic related, and the second is an old style called the 'ago boot'

>>14544883 the toe box is the wrong shape to be guidi

[Anonymous No.14546522]

>>14536102
kek, imagine trying to rep goodyear welted boots

[Anonymous No.14546552]

>>14545558
OP pic. Just get Clarks

[Anonymous No.14546593]

>>14545521
Sounds like cope for not being perfect lmao
Cope harder

[Anonymous No.14546661]

>>14546593
dumb

[Anonymous No.14546708]

So is there anything like the clarks desert mali still out there? Thought these were dope when they still made them, especially the black

[Anonymous No.14546709]

So is there anything like the clarks desert mali still out there? Thought these were dope when they still made them, especially the black

[Anonymous No.14546721]

I got fucked feet i feel like and need more ankle support. Are boots the best option? Is it time to take the boot pill? I work in an office so i can't just wear huge work boots daily

[Anonymous No.14546870]

any way to pull off a black service boot with blue jeans?
I can't visualize it

[Anonymous No.14546892]

>>14546721
Space boot

[Anonymous No.14546927]

What do you think? Is zipper looks bad or its only me?

[Anonymous No.14546928]

>>14546927
Zippers always look terrible

[Anonymous No.14546931]

>>14546927
>zippers
Fucking never

[Anonymous No.14547004]

>>14546928
>>14546931
Pussies

[Anonymous No.14547042]

I don't know what i would wear these with, but cop? I want something sturdy to wear when I'm doing a lot of moving and shit, and they seem to fit the bill and look good.

[Tetsuya Nomura No.14547048]

>>14546927
Ignore those other faggots that replied to you. Zippers are the best. Especially when paired with a nice belt or two.

[Anonymous No.14547064]

>>14546721
Post photos of your feet, so we can give you better suggestions

[Anonymous No.14547071]

>>14547004
>>14547048
the fact that you called them pussies is beyond ironic. Zippers are walmart-shooter core.

[Anonymous No.14547533]

>>14546927
Source?

[Anonymous No.14547544]

>>14542582
What're these?

[Anonymous No.14547580]

What's the best way to impregnate suede chukkas? I heard of some sprays but I'm still not sure

[Anonymous No.14547613]

>>14547580
P in vagee

[Anonymous No.14548249]

Where can I buy basically pic related, goodyear, great quality? Price is not an issue, but of course it doesn't have to be the most expensive shit out there (I don't need shoes for 300+++ euros), but if left with no options I would consider go up there.

Pic related is from Swedish myrqvist at around 170 euros, but they are sold out.

[Anonymous No.14548276]

>>14546928
The virgin aesthetics vs. the Chad convenience

[Anonymous No.14548289]

>>14547042
I'd try and find welted combat boots that are just as sturdy like the Austrian heavy mountain boots.
The sole on these is direct molded and both pairs I've had that were surplus had it coming off in places just due to age.

[Anonymous No.14548350]

>>14533881

[Anonymous No.14548374]

>>14548249
try the sneaker thread

[Anonymous No.14548429]

Tips on keeping the stitching white? Bleach?

[Anonymous No.14548508]

What's the max eye count on a boot without looking like an autist?

[Anonymous No.14548515]

>>14546927
Zippers are great on cheap beater boots

[Anonymous No.14548524]

what's a good alternative to dr martens for cherry colored boots?

[Anonymous No.14548699]

>>14547533
Belarus

[Anonymous No.14548733]

>>14547544
They are made by a brand called Briganti. I live in Argentina

[Anonymous No.14548867]

>>14548276
Except you're not funny and zippers are trash

[Anonymous No.14548872]

How do I into cowboy boots? I want to get a pair but know absolutely nothing about them the way I do other brands.
Where to start?

[Anonymous No.14548875]

>>14548508
It's not eye count so much as height. 6-8 inches is the highest you want to go unless you're a firefighter or something

[Anonymous No.14549063]

>>14548350

What the fuck do Texan men wear these things with. Skirts and dresses?

[Anonymous No.14549158]

>>14548350
How about posting your boots.

[Anonymous No.14549162]

>>14548524
Redwing?

[Anonymous No.14549177]

>>14549162
Seconding this. The cherry Beckmans are nice and anything by Red Wing will be miles ahead of whatever shit Doc Martens churns out.

[Anonymous No.14549231]

>>14548429
NO BLEACH EVER
just use a toothbrush and maybe a very mild soap.
Also Ariat is cowgirl tier

[Anonymous No.14549232]

can anyone help me ID these? nabbed them on a milsurp site (ex diplomats boots) but unlike any of the other military boots i cant ID them. ive looked at all the big name shoe manufactures i can think of and none of them have a chelsea like these.

as far as i can see theyre made from a single piece of leather stitched up the heel, and theres nothing like that out there as far as i can see, even very expensive (£700) chelseas are made from multiple cuts stitched together at the side.

>>14536154
>>14536256
how are they to wear? ive heard ammo boots are actually horrendous on your feet.

[Anonymous No.14549236]

>>14548872
You try them on. I reccomend starting with used ones so you know how they'll break in. Many antiques stores, particularly in small towns, will have them. So far I really like my Boulet boots.

[Anonymous No.14549241]

>>14549232
They look ugly as hell. Yuck

[Anonymous No.14549259]

>>14549241
the polish on them is scratched up to fuck, but they look versetile. with proper treatment i think theyll come out looking nice enough for day to day wear.

[Anonymous No.14549271]

>>14549259
It just looks like plastic patent leather.

[Anonymous No.14549288]

>>14549271
as i understand it, patent leather is effectively plastic bonded to the leather, and cant actually be taken off. this to me just looks like leather whos polish layer has been taken off.

[Anonymous No.14549298]

>>14548524
Red Wing

[Anonymous No.14549306]

>>14549288
Dude, the heel is even coming off. Those are just shit boots all around

[Anonymous No.14549315]

>>14536340
>decent traction sole for a winter
If solovairs are ANYTHING like docs, the sole has zero traction on frozen ground. Might as well be wearing ice skates.

[Anonymous No.14549318]

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>>14549310

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[Anonymous No.14549319]

>>14549306
you realise heel block seperation is a thing that happens to shoes, right? they were probably worn quite a bit. though looking at it im not so sure that is polish. when i bought it i assumed it was layered wax polish, like how the army bull their ammo boots. looking at it, you might be right about that being patent leather.

[Anonymous No.14549326]

>>14549319
The close up you posted shows it's definitely not polish. It's a plastic looking layer that is coming off. Honestly, that's a red flag of shitty boots.

[Anonymous No.14549337]

>>14549326
well worst case its under no questions asked return here. i didnt actually notice it at the time but the way the shine is around the scuffs does actually make me think it might be plastic.

[Anonymous No.14549370]

are these the most effay?

is there a cheaper brand of boots just like these?

[Anonymous No.14549375]

>>14549370
forgot pic

[Anonymous No.14549391]

>>14549375
Looks good friend. As for cheaper, honestly Red Wing is like the floor. You don't really want to go cheaper or you're getting an inferior product

[Anonymous No.14550270]

>>14549231
Don't just spew whatever inane thoughts come into your head. What what make that the case?

[Anonymous No.14550279]

>>14549298
They look amazing, I'm definitely going to put those soles on my Blacksmiths now. And those leather laces just take them to the next level, I think I'll get them too.