/btg/ BOOT GENERAL - NO COMPROMISES EDITION

[Anonymous No.17164240]

/btg/ BOOT GENERAL - NO COMPROMISES EDITION

What do I need to care for my boots?
>Old cotton t shirt (one for cleaning, another for applying conditioners)
>Horsehair brush ($10-15)
>Wooden shoe trees ($10-15)
>Light conditioner like Lexol/Bck4
>Heavy conditioner (if you live in terrible snow/rain areas) Sno seal/Obernauf LP

How do I deal with x stain?
>mud: allow it to dry then brush off
>salt: water and cloth as soon as possible
>saturated wet: allow the boot to dry for a full day, stuff with newspaper
>scuffs and scratches: buff vigorously with horsehair brush

>Should I buy turdsdays/soloshits/doc shitans?
no
>b-b-but muh ecelebs on youtube said they're good
no

PREV>>17153821

[Anonymous No.17164260]

>>17164221
This? It looks way more exaggerated on camera and when you’re that close. Looks nice irl desu

[Anonymous No.17164268]

>paid full price
>for mexican QC

[Anonymous No.17164271]

waxed flesh has jobbie texture tbqh

[Anonymous No.17164276]

>>17164240
All that thickness also provides decent manlet support

[Anonymous No.17164307]

>>17164271
not once you get some actual wear on them. Tho they do look kinda goofy when they're fresh out the factory

[Anonymous No.17164310]

>>17164276
actually yes and its why if youre a manlet you should get a good pair of boots. maybe not full logger heel tier but something decent with a good heel and 1 or 2 midsoles
free height without looking ridiculous in lift sneakers

[Anonymous No.17164332]

Okay fine - I will buy the stupid Whites Boots

Now how do I get them to Europe without customs fucking me
If I want to have them by November, how early do I need to order?
And what's their most iconic model, one that doesn't look overdone and dumb.

[Anonymous No.17164333]

>>17164260
The contrast between the two colors is too great for my preference. It'll eventually wear down along the rest of the boot, and not just near the stitching. All the patina photos of cinnamon waxed I've seen online make it look more yellowish than brown, just not my preference.

[Anonymous No.17164335]

Okay what the fuck is this

[Anonymous No.17164338]

>>17164332
>Now how do I get them to Europe without customs fucking me
declaring a lower value on the customs sheet
>If I want to have them by November, how early do I need to order?
right fucking now with a rush (additional cost) (probably)
>And what's their most iconic model, one that doesn't look overdone and dumb.
the semi dress on 55 last

>>17164335
short boot

[Anonymous No.17164340]

>>17164335
I don't think I've ever seen an IRL "boot oxfords" pic ever, certainly not one with any significant wear or longevity.

But yeah, who actually buys this?

[Anonymous No.17164344]

they do not make this easy for Eurofags

[Anonymous No.17164347]

>>17164338
Maybe it's my experience on normal dress shoes but anything without a toe cap tends to crease and wrinkle terribly.

The best way to notice this is with "wholecut" oxfords. They all look like dogshit after 3 months.

[Anonymous No.17164348]

>>17164344
send an email to kyle at [e-mail]

he provides excellent sizing advice and in case you're wondering bakers is the better way to order Whites

[Anonymous No.17164362]

>>17164347
desu dress shoes use shitty leather most of the time

[Anonymous No.17164371]

is C&J "roughout suede" just waxed suede?
And does waxed suede or "waxed flesh" crease like normal leather or not at all like suede?

[Anonymous No.17164374]

>>17164371
it looks like a suede with a wax treatment, as opposed to proper waxed flesh which is tanned with wax

[Anonymous No.17164376]

>>17164347
This is the Corthay Arca, probably the most iconic French dress shoe.

[Anonymous No.17164378]

>>17164376
And here it is after it's been worn a bit.

Every time I see large pieces of uninterrupted leather my mind always goes back to this image.

[Anonymous No.17164396]

Hey all. I’m in the process of ordering my first pair of White’s. I’m going for the MP-M1. I’ve asked for natural waxed flesh (ordering from UK) but I’m wondering if that’s the best colour. Any chance you could recommend what colours age best (photos would be helpful if you have)? thank you.

[Anonymous No.17164402]

So if the button says "Add to Cart" they have it in stock and if it says "Built to Order" you have to wait 6 months right?

[Anonymous No.17164419]

>>17164402
I'm almost certain if it's anything other than what's on their "Closeout" section, you'll be waiting months before you actually get it.
"Add to cart" is just verbiage for "about to purchase".

Call 'em up just to make sure, anyway.

[Anonymous No.17164429]

>>17164419
oops, not "Closeout", I was thinking White's website.
On Baker's, it would be the "Ready to Ship", if you don't wanna wait. Everything else, you're probably waiting for months.

[Anonymous No.17164438]

>>17164376
>>17164378
oof

[Anonymous No.17164511]

>>17164402
are you near bongland? might be a better shipping and/or customs if you shop here

https://eastwestapparel.co.uk/shop/browse/brand/whites-boots/

[Anonymous No.17164540]

[Anonymous No.17164692]

Could anyone recommend a pair of chelsea boots that go well with jeans?

[Anonymous No.17164696]

>>17164692
rm williams. no nothing cheaper

[Anonymous No.17164700]

>>17164696
yeah, I'm afraid that quite out of my budget

[Anonymous No.17164715]

>>17164700
buy less but buy better. save up

[Anonymous No.17164729]

>>17164715
>mfw I won a pair of the 90th anniversary pair

[Anonymous No.17164730]

>>17164715
elastic?
on a shoe?
ridiculous.

[Anonymous No.17164733]

>>17164729
impressive, very nice

[Anonymous No.17164741]

>>17164730
That's the entire point of a chelsea boot.

>>17164733
Thank you. They're very nice. I got the black ones since I already had a pair of brown comfort craftsman.

[Anonymous No.17164755]

i have some tan flat waxed laces that im not using
what color leather would they go with?

[Anonymous No.17164763]

[Anonymous No.17164765]

[Anonymous No.17164770]

[Anonymous No.17164772]

[Anonymous No.17164781]

>>17164763
>>17164765
>>17164770
>>17164772
nice hows the break in?

[Anonymous No.17164790]

>>17164772
270 heels freak me out. feels like there going to fall off at any moment

[Anonymous No.17164880]

>>17164374
Wax can’t tan leather. Wax is a surface treatment.

[Anonymous No.17164923]

>>17164763
>>17164765
>>17164770
>>17164772
are those Ds? Im always surprised at how narrow the MP last is

[Anonymous No.17164959]

>>17164335
That's a short boot.

[Anonymous No.17165076]

[Anonymous No.17165130]

>>17164923
Yep it’s perfect for me

[Anonymous No.17165144]

>>17164781
Like walking on clouds desu

[Anonymous No.17165162]

>>17165076
>formal camel toe
raunchy desu

[Anonymous No.17165234]

Viberg made these cool. Nobody here really needs engineer or lumberjack boots. Just get Vibergs because everything else is for creeps.

[Anonymous No.17165241]

>>17165234
all this vibergs love seems very sudden-- can someone who owns them rep them please

[Anonymous No.17165245]

>>17165241
I prefer my whites over the viberg

[Anonymous No.17165262]

>>17165234
>>17165241
>>17165245
Viberg have it down. Trust Viberg to get it right for right now and to lead the way. Everything else is either a soft version of what used to be a real workboot or is a vintage inspired clown boot bowling shoe 70s glam rock platform boot nightmare.

Viberg do put out the occasional style mistake but for the most part it's class.

Anyone wearing Whites that isn't a real lumberjack just looks like a barista that got herpes from a toilet seat.

[Anonymous No.17165277]

what 's the reason for vibergs prices? Is it just the brand name or is it something actually tangible within their boots?

[Anonymous No.17165287]

>>17165234
>Nobody here really needs engineer or lumberjack boots
our local ninetoes is some kind of forrester and he needs his lumberjack boots for work.
shoulda got the safety toe tho.

[Anonymous No.17165311]

>>17165277
>what 's the reason for vibergs prices?

[Anonymous No.17165312]

>>17165262
>looks like a barista that got herpes from a toilet seat
I'm stealing this

[Anonymous No.17165316]

>>17165277
you pay more for quality created by artists, than for garbage created by slaves

[Anonymous No.17165319]

>>17165277
they're too popular for their own good and there aren't enough cobblers to meet demand.
high demand, low supply.
they used to make affordable work boots but production of those has been restricted as labor is diverted to teh fashion boots.

not to mention they are in Vancouver, which is not a cheap place to work and live.

[Anonymous No.17165375]

>>17165277
The value of fashion is intangible. You are willing to pay more because of the design. How much is the "design" worth? No one can really answer that. One can say they are worth what you are willing to pay.
Viberg, as far as I know, is the godfather of slim down, heritage fashion boots.
People have been wearing work boots for fashion purpose for a long time (Red Wing) but it take until Viberg for the concept of non chunky boots to explode.
Honesly, there are worse "value" fashion boots out there, like the YSL. For a fashion boots brand, Viberg still offer a lot in term of materials, leather insole, midsole, counter, toe puff (which is rare, this board darling White's doesn't even offer that).

[Anonymous No.17165417]

>>17165277
unironically redditors pumping the price up

[Anonymous No.17165441]

Can someone give suggestions for a hunting boot? I like White’s a lot and was considering the 350 cruiser or cutter. I want something in roughout so I can wax it. I also don’t want logger heels. No shaft higher than 10” either. I thought about just using my MPs with spats or gaiters but any redditors I encounter irl may shit themselves if I put obenaufs lp on the natural cxl
>>17164419
What’s the deal with their “closeout” section? It’s where I got my MPs
>>17164729
Congratulations anon, I’m jealous.
>>17164923
Not him by my MPs are a 12 D and fit way more narrow than what I’m used to. I’m coming from Redbacks though so it’s not surprising.
>>17164763
The waxed flesh looks great.

[Anonymous No.17165455]

>>17165441
Have you considered the bounty hunters?
>What’s the deal with their “closeout” section? It’s where I got my MPs
discontinuing models to consolidate the amount of offerings

[Anonymous No.17165459]

>>17165455
I’ve heard that about the discontinuing models but I thought that it was odd that they had MPs in the closeout and regular price sections.

[Anonymous No.17165461]

>>17165417
When demand increases, where does supply come from?
Increased production, which costs money.
Don't be a fool.
If you're a lemming, you pay more.

Do some research and you can find similar quality for cheaper prices since they haven't "been discovered"

[Anonymous No.17165499]

Can someone find me boots similar to this?

[Anonymous No.17165507]

>>17165499
Looks like I'm not the only one who has been analyzing the boots when rewatching twin peaks

[Anonymous No.17165512]

>>17165507
Kek what are the odds?

[Anonymous No.17165519]

>>17165512
2 outta 3?
i'm not a foot fetishist

[Anonymous No.17165534]

>>17164240
Cali-bro surf fag here.
I plan on going on an elk hunting trip in NC this season, but only rock slip ons. I didn’t think there was hunting slip-ons, but apparently there are.

[Anonymous No.17165538]

>>17165534
the elk just drop dead from the cringe

[Anonymous No.17165545]

>>17165538
That would make it easy

[Anonymous No.17165548]

>>17165534
What kind of rifle are you bringing?

[Anonymous No.17165549]

>>17165548
go away ATF

[Anonymous No.17165553]

>>17165549
>ask what gun anon is going to use when he goes hunting
>some retard acts like the government cares that people have hunting rifles and you can’t talk about guns
Every time.

[Anonymous No.17165559]

>>17164371
>>17164374
Are they really just inventing a new term for regular suede or do they actually split the grain and then turn the flesh side out? What is the point of that? Just to get a rougher nap while still cutting costs? I'm so confused.

[Anonymous No.17165561]

>>17165553
This is a boot thread, ladies
Kindly take your mindless chatter elsewhere

[Anonymous No.17165568]

>>17165561
I’ll leave after the shoe posters leave (never)

[Anonymous No.17165571]

>>17165519
I am

[Anonymous No.17165595]

>>17165548
A bazooka.

[Anonymous No.17165928]

>>17165553
Haha very nice si-anon. Are there any dogs on the premises?

[Anonymous No.17166100]

Would this boot look better with brass eyelets?

I'd be scared of lacing shell boots without eyelets, cordovan is very tough but can just snap in half if pulled hard.

[Anonymous No.17166104]

Why aren't European country boots more popular?

The leather and the reverse welt construction are water, weather resistant. Midsole and Insole are leather, rubber outsole. Most importantly, they look slim, unlike the logger cosplay boots from White's, Nick's.

[Anonymous No.17166105]

>>17166104
A better question is, why can't we buy American cosplay boots anywhere in Europe
At least Americans can get slim Euro style "dress" boots.

[Anonymous No.17166138]

>>17166104
>Why aren't European country boots more popular?
expensive so people do t seethe outside of Europe so they dont buy them. same reason euros cabt get service boots easily

[Anonymous No.17166148]

>>17166100
maybe

>>17166104
because people don't like the overly slim overly pointy euro shoes? i'm certain there are more burger users than europoor users

[Anonymous No.17166197]

>charcoal boots with black pants
/fa/ or nah?

[Anonymous No.17166204]

>>17166138
Because European footwear gravitates far more towards "dressy" than the workwear *Americana* aesthetic of many American brands.

And since most of us are office workers / manchildren who will never wear a suit outside of the occasional wedding, we'd rather have more casual footwear.

[Anonymous No.17166210]

>>17166197
Looks good as long as you’re either fit or skeleton
Skinny fats and bloat lords will never look good

[Anonymous No.17166254]

>>17166148
I would not describe the like of Heschung, Paraboot as 'overly slim pointy", see the attached picture. This is not storm welted carmina or CJ.

[Anonymous No.17166263]

>>17166204
The Heschung (picture) or Paraboot are casual boots, without looking like bricks. You can pair them with normal chinos. Meanwhile, the logger cosplay boots only pair well with certain outfits.

[Anonymous No.17166265]

>>17166104
Because Euros cant make a good non-dressy boot?
I always thought the Stow looked absolutely ridiculous.

[Anonymous No.17166296]

>>17166104
What's "anilcalf"?
Is aniline leather good or bad?

[Anonymous No.17166373]

>>17166265
>I always thought the Stow looked absolutely ridiculous.
uh oh

[Anonymous No.17166396]

>>17166263
>Meanwhile, the logger cosplay boots only pair well with certain outfits.
still ignoring the entire service bit market to shit on whitesfag are we

>>17166265
you're allowed to have no taste. it's your right

[Anonymous No.17166414]

Do white's make boots withou the tranny heel?

[Anonymous No.17166417]

>>17166414
one day you'll understand the tranny is in you and not in the boots you wear

[Anonymous No.17166431]

Quality

[Anonymous No.17166465]

>>17166431
Nice tranny/manlet heel lmao.
There's 0 (zero) reason to have that on shoes that you wear daily in the city, because the only people that pays for that, besides manual workers, is yuppies and reddit trannies.
>Here's your 7lb footwear, bro.

[Anonymous No.17166474]

>>17166396
Viberg is unironically versatile. Built well, casual without being clowny. I would love to see what Whitesfags dress like outside of lumbersexual cosplay.
Even the MP is semi-clown.

[Anonymous No.17166485]

>>17166465
Did you even read the text in the picture? Are you just mindlessly trying to troll?

[Anonymous No.17166491]

If you own any shoes made of horse leather (horsebutt or shell) do you ever feel a bit guilty about it?
If people ask you what kind of leather it is do you say horse or just lie?

[Anonymous No.17166495]

>>17166485
yes "tranny heel" is the new detractor phrase

>>17166491
i tell them it's made of pure real horse for the shock value desu

[Anonymous No.17166504]

>>17166296
No idea.

Aniline is neither good or bad. Aniline is just a dying process. It does not cover the natural surface of the leather.

[Anonymous No.17166520]

>>17166474
that means nothing with all thier different lasts

why do we have a viberg marketer here now?

[Anonymous No.17166544]

>>17166520
So what if they have workboot clown last? You still can easily get the slim version. Where do you find the equivalent from PNW brands?

[Anonymous No.17166556]

>>17166544
the mp last is a slightly modified dress shoe last (barrie) that Alden uses
if you want it to look neater get a main street

[Anonymous No.17166579]

>>17166556
Nope, not even close, the Barrie as White’s calls it is a far cry from Alden Barrie.

[Anonymous No.17166585]

So Viberg's Toscanello Horsehide "TPR" stands for Thermoplastic Resin which is a coating
Is that bad? I don't like the sound of it

[Anonymous No.17166599]

>>17166585
sounds like the plastic coated leather doc martens uses

[Anonymous No.17166612]

>>17166585
what are you talking about?
viberg can do no wrong, they make basic service boots leaps and bounds above the dozens of other manufacturers doing the same looking service boots
when they say on their site that their plasic infused leather makes it look and shine like shell cordovan you better believe it

[Anonymous No.17166633]

>>17166585
you ever seen a horse in spandex...

[Anonymous No.17166639]

>>17166579
They literally modified an Alden Barrie last, they're pretty similar.

[Anonymous No.17166699]

>>17166639
Are you shitting me right now?

[Anonymous No.17166763]

>thursdays chromexcel

[Anonymous No.17166851]

Well, my new Stows don’t fit quite right, they’re a size too large. Actually went and measured my feet and who knew I’d been wearing a size too large my entire adult life. I wore them out and about twice, conditioned the leather, etc. Can’t return so reselling them on eBay. Will I get a ban if I post the link? List price is fair and I’d cut a deal for a fellow /fa/ggot. Size 10 US

Pro tip, measure your feet, don’t assume you’re whatever size you think you are, don’t be a retard like me

[Anonymous No.17166866]

>>17166851
Just out of curiosity what’s your brannock or size in other boots. I just bought a pair from pediwear’s going out of business sale.

[Anonymous No.17166869]

>>17166851
oh no
>Will I get a ban if I post the link?
no clue

[Anonymous No.17166886]

>>17166866
This is my first pair of “real” boots. I thought I was a size 10 in Doc Martens, but that cushy sole masks a poor fit. Measured my fit and used the recommended chart on Trickers site and turns out I’m a 9 US (8 UK). Tried on my Docs and now I notice they’re definitely a size too big. Tried on a pair of loafers I bought “sized down” to a 9 and they fit perfectly. So, if you know what your actual brannock size is, you’re probably fine.

>>17166869
Well let’s find out. List price is relatively high because fancy tricker’s shoe trees are included. https://www.ebay.com/itm/385039383373?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ZmOSFYUgQL-&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=ZmOSFYUgQL-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[Anonymous No.17166900]

>>17166851
>my new Stows don’t fit quite right, they’re a size too large
f
the whole UK sizing thing will likely stop me from ever getting a pair I cant try before buying

[Anonymous No.17166906]

>>17166886
I will say—they’re absolutely beautiful boots. Already ordered another pair in my true size. Even a size too large they were super comfortable boots, the leather felt amazing. Despite the hassle I’m completely sold on the quality of real boots and can’t go back to doc martens again.

[Anonymous No.17166910]

>>17166763
I know loose grain is the hot meme to throw around but on the right its starting to look chubby and not tight like regular combotanned leathers

[Anonymous No.17166914]

>>17166900
Trickers probably has the best sizing chart I’ve seen.

[Anonymous No.17166915]

>>17166900
Their size and fitting guide is spot on accurate, I was just ignorant and had never properly measured my feet If you go by the actual length measurements on the bottom, they’re spot on. If you know your actual brannock size I’d trust them.

https://www.trickers.com/row/size-guide-bu

[Anonymous No.17166916]

>>17166886
>but that cushy sole masks a poor fit
i hate cushy soles so much bros

[Anonymous No.17166918]

>>17166906
Have you tried thick wool socks?

[Anonymous No.17166922]

>>17166918
Yes. I tried thick wool socks. I tried insoles too. The insoles made the fit all weird, and even with thick socks they just felt loose. Had to lace them up super tight just to get the instep secure and then the balls of my feet and toes had too much room. I’d rather take a loss on these and get a pair with the proper fit than be stuck wearing boots that are slightly too large for a decade plus.

[Anonymous No.17166928]

>>17166922
Another word of advice—don’t wear expensive new boots out of the house until you’re certain they fit right. I was desperate to get them to fit so I threw on some wool socks and went out for a walk, and by the time I was back and admitted that they didn’t quite fit right, it was too late to return them.

[Anonymous No.17166983]

the fucking state of thursdays heel stack
they make their own top lift why not just make it thicker?
this looks gross

[Anonymous No.17166990]

not seconds btw

[Anonymous No.17167050]

Do oxfords/derbys have as much lift as boots?

should I wear boots to look taller?

[Anonymous No.17167058]

>>17167050
>should I wear boots to look taller?
absolutely
its a free 1+ inches and you get comfy well made shoes

[Anonymous No.17167067]

>>17166699
L I T E R A L L Y

[Anonymous No.17167101]

Anyone have any thoughts on from the first? I kinda of like the idea of a sleek Chelsea I can wear to the office, but honestly I feel like it may be a bit much. Also I can't seem to find much on the build quality

[Anonymous No.17167105]

>>17167101
get RM williams instead. single piece quality upper. perfectly balanced between casual and dressy

also
>bl*ke stitch
just no

[Anonymous No.17167117]

>>17166100
From the subtle ring impression around the holes, I'd say it has hidden eyelets. Ask them about it.

[Anonymous No.17167120]

>>17167117
yep there might be half eyelets

[Anonymous No.17167121]

>>17166265
I hate broguing so much it's unreal

[Anonymous No.17167123]

>>17167101
>you can literally see where the c*lastic ends
don't do it bro

[Anonymous No.17167126]

>>17167105
How is this dressy at all?

[Anonymous No.17167130]

>>17167126
single piece construction and by dressy i meant chino and sportcoat

[Anonymous No.17167131]

>>17167050
modern sneakers have such huge heels that you can probably just wear what you like.

[Anonymous No.17167135]

>>17167126
he's posting the "gardener" model by the look of it. they use more formal leathers on other models.

[Anonymous No.17167137]

>>17167135
correct

[Anonymous No.17167147]

>>17167130
Ok, that makes sense. I thought you meant business formal.

[Anonymous No.17167150]

>>17167121
scared of holes?

[Anonymous No.17167154]

>>17166431
Oh boy now Nick's doesn't want you discussing issues

[Anonymous No.17167155]

>>17167154
Forgot pic

[Anonymous No.17167157]

>>17167155
thursday tier narrative control but without understanding you dont directly say this out loud
you quietly remove the complaints or have socks slide them. only engage easy to fix issues to look responsive

[Anonymous No.17167159]

>>17167155
really makes one ponder

[Anonymous No.17167163]

>>17167155
Bros I’m staring to regret my Nigs tactical purchase

[Anonymous No.17167182]

you guys remember when that one moron tried to make every thread about how he hated cork?

[Anonymous No.17167241]

>>17167157
Someone in the comments asked if they think new customers should hear about issues and they literally said no, they only want you to email them directly with any issues. Pretty wild that they just came right out and said it, definitely never buying anything from them. Apparently Frank's makes basically the same boots but as a smaller family operation with good customer service.

[Anonymous No.17167254]

>>17167241
>Apparently Frank's makes basically the same boots
it's the same people.
the titular Frank was management at Nick's for 30 years.

[Anonymous No.17167324]

>>17167067
Modified to be clowny LOL. Tell me this is similar.

[Anonymous No.17167326]

>>17167324
nice shell

[Anonymous No.17167343]

>>17167324
actually kinda similar desu

[Anonymous No.17167354]

>>17167105
Why get RM Williams nowadays when their price to quality ratio is so bad?

[Anonymous No.17167372]

>>17167354
>when their price to quality ratio is so bad

[Anonymous No.17167511]

My only experience with cowboys is Tecovas and I just bought a pair of Lucchese as recommended by an anon here. You were right, the fit is way better. Its so weird, the Tecovas is much bulkier than the Lucchese but its so much tighter around the foot. The Lucchese fits perfectly and overall quality seems much better (although there is a major difference in price). The whole boot is superior other than its a little bit harder to take off.

[Anonymous No.17167653]

hey guys, I am a retard when it comes to boots (and well fashion in general), but I want to start wearing some black cargo pants when it gets cold, and I was wondering what boots I should get to go along with the pants. I am guessing some black military-esque black boots yes ? Any boots in aprticular you guys could recommend ? tnx

[Anonymous No.17167660]

>>17167653
Do you truly need cargo pants because they are not fashionable

[Anonymous No.17167670]

>>17167324
whites made the outer taper less agressive to get a more centered point

[Anonymous No.17167692]

>>17166886
Trickers Stow is pretty TTS so if you're a size 8 UK on a brannock, a Stow in 8 or 7.5 UK should be the size to go for.

[Anonymous No.17167714]

>>17166851
HAHAHAHA keep being a faggot
Last time you were pretty sure your shitty ass yellow boots were your size, now you come back like a bitch crying they are too big for you

[Anonymous No.17167823]

>>17167714
just leave bro

[Anonymous No.17167862]

>>17167511
I had to get a pair of Tecovas and I found the heels are too wide and the toebox too narrow even after trying on several different sizes/widths. They get uncomfortable after a while. I’ve been looking into Lucchese too. Hopefully they have better lasts.

[Anonymous No.17167922]

>>17167117
>>17167120
Yes all Carmina shoes have hidden eyelets on the back, I just think it looks more casual with visible eyelets

[Anonymous No.17167938]

>wear dark brown shoes
>at work all day
>carpeted office
>somehow come home and they're full of minor scuffs
Every single time
How the fuck does it happen?

[Anonymous No.17167941]

>>17167938
driving?
desu at a certain point you have to just embrace the scuffs and just give them a once over on the weekend with a little wax polish for the scuffs

[Anonymous No.17167942]

>>17167941
I drive like 5 minutes to the office

On the heel I sometimes smack them against the feet of the office chair. I get that.
But on the vamp? It makes no sense.

[Anonymous No.17167944]

>>17167942
>But on the vamp?
yeah. you'll bump stuff without even noticing

[Anonymous No.17167994]

Damn those are some high tranny heels, what's the non binary maker of such progressive boot?

[Anonymous No.17168018]

Indonesian made boots (Sagara)
Japanese Shinki leather
Handwelted
Chonky

[Anonymous No.17168022]

In awe at the shape of this last

Only one who does a better toe box is G&G imo

[Anonymous No.17168051]

>>17167653
>but I want to start wearing some black cargo pants

>>17167938
sometimes people are just not aware/conscious of their day to day actions

>>17168018
everybody who owned double midsoles always regretted it

[Anonymous No.17168078]

>>17168018
>Muslim tranny heels

[Anonymous No.17168080]

Carmina
925€
Burgundy Shell
>No storm welt
Why

[Anonymous No.17168082]

C&J
1050€
Whisky Shell
>storm welt but leather soles
Why

[Anonymous No.17168084]

>>17168082
desu i prefer leather soles and adding a topy that can be infinitely replaced for relatively cheap

[Anonymous No.17168091]

>>17168082
imo flat welts look incomplete and they probably thought the same thing

[Anonymous No.17168148]

>>17167511
>>17167862

Forgot to add that whatever burnishing or color that tecovas uses comes off with saphir renovateur (at least for my pair). Pic related is with a full saphir treatment (renovateur, cream, wax, light mirror toe shine).

[Anonymous No.17168159]

>>17168148
The whole shoe color or just the burnishing on the toe etc?

Probably best to never try reno-mat on those things then

[Anonymous No.17168162]

>>17168159
i think he's referring to the darkening of the tip that many manufacturers do

[Anonymous No.17168196]

>>17168159
>>17168162
A bit of both. It was mostly the dark burnishing on the toe that went away but a lot of the factory “polish” ended up on my cloth. Probably should have used reno-mat but I didn’t have any on hand. I think it would have been fine. The Tecovas aren’t too bad when price is considered. I think I would avoid the calf and go with an exotic if I had to do it again.

[Anonymous No.17168204]

>>17168196
the 2 pairs of exotics i have from them have held up really well.

[Anonymous No.17168216]

>>17168162
Just the tip?

[Anonymous No.17168226]

>>17168204
what kind of exotics?

[Anonymous No.17168253]

If you wear cuffed jeans with your boots, do you take them to the tailor to make the cuffs permanent?

[Anonymous No.17168360]

>>17168226
ostrich and lizard

[Anonymous No.17168393]

>>17168148
Sick boots, id? I've been looking for a western boot that's a little more tapered around the leg and a little shorter and these fit the bill pretty well, minus the side zipper.

[Anonymous No.17168403]

>>17168393
Tecovas “Dean” boot. Not a fan of zippers but they’ll work slimmer pants.

[Anonymous No.17168492]

you guys got your 69 dollar brush yet

[Anonymous No.17168566]

>>17168253
You can, but it’s not necessary.

[Anonymous No.17168607]

[Anonymous No.17168893]

is there anything better looking than dark brown leather and bright brass hardware?

[Anonymous No.17169021]

>>17168893
medium brown

[Anonymous No.17169391]

>>17168051
>>17167660
what's inherently wrong with cargo pants ?

[Anonymous No.17169412]

>>17169391
Unclean, bulky shape; Limited in items to pair with.

[Anonymous No.17169510]

I've been wearing only bulbous moc toe boots for so long that I'm unable to switch back to shoes without feeling like my proportions are fucked and my feet are tiny. I also can't stop seeing everything without a thick heel or crepe sole as cheap and off looking. I just want to have big clunky clown boots like Kingdom Hearts

[Anonymous No.17169701]

Oak street bootmaker 30% off everything

[Anonymous No.17169839]

>>17169701
PLEASE NO
I DONT HAVE THE MONEY

[Anonymous No.17170161]

>>17169391
overly bulky, appeals to a certain spacecore/mallninja type

[Anonymous No.17170287]

Anyone else put a shine on their brogue boots? I’ll always been torn between a matte and polished finish on my Islays

[Anonymous No.17170292]

>>17170287
nice shine nice boots

[Anonymous No.17170294]

can one of you deciples of satan check parkhursts Instagram and see if it sounds like anything I on the way

I dont have instagram

[Anonymous No.17170298]

>>17170294
https://inflact.com/profiles/instagram-viewer/

this one works

[Anonymous No.17170461]

>>17168893
natural leather darkening with use

[Anonymous No.17170642]

>With the labor and supply landscape here in the US, it is no longer possible to produce this exact type of boot from start to finish

Didn't this guy started his brand with all the all American rhetoric? Now that the business is at stake. All the LARPing drop.

[Anonymous No.17170684]

[Anonymous No.17170818]

>>17170642
he did and he did do that. they were built in the us with us components or components that were foreign but washed through an American supply business
basically none of the money he paid to anyone went out of country. doeant work too well when mom and pop say they havent been able to get any dainite for 4 months and you have lasted upers waiting
the simple fact is that it's cheaper to make them overseas if even partially and he needs to keep his price point somewhat low

[Anonymous No.17170824]

>>17170818
>the simple fact is that it's cheaper to make them overseas
There we go

[Anonymous No.17170837]

>>17170824
>There we go
yeah
his competition is grant stone and being fully american made and buying your shit directly will have it priced like truman

he didnt build a business by being retarded enough to make his boots $100 more expensive in a recession

[Anonymous No.17170859]

>>17164333
I got the cinnamon waxed and wish I had gotten the browns waxed. Love the dark brown look

[Anonymous No.17170915]

Work is giving me $250 for some new steel toes.
I make a fair amount so I don't mind doubling or tripling that if the boot is good. Do any of you do any sort of manual labour?

[Anonymous No.17171058]

>>17170915
>Do any of you do any sort of manual labour?
absolutely not
buy whites

[Anonymous No.17171070]

[Anonymous No.17171078]

proprietary soles

[Anonymous No.17171083]

moc toe and chelsea comming

[Anonymous No.17171087]

moose and spruce are also coming back

[Anonymous No.17171165]

>>17164268
sick two tones

[Anonymous No.17171183]

>>17170818
>>17171078
>>17171083
What's with the Parkhurst shilling?

[Anonymous No.17171188]

>>17171183
i just like em

[Anonymous No.17171296]

>>17171083
>parkhurst moc toe
ok now im interested

[Anonymous No.17171325]

>>17171296
>structure toe
ok i am no longer interested

[Anonymous No.17171387]

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[Anonymous No.17171505]

Hey, I know nothing about boots. Can someone recommend me something that looks kinda like this but darker and without the suede?

[Anonymous No.17171512]

>>17171505
danner has a few boots that look kinda like that

[Anonymous No.17171514]

anything that looks like the nicks tactical but more affordable?

[Anonymous No.17171516]

if i'll only buy 1 pair of boots in my life should it be a black or brown? or some shit like olive? i don't actually like the look of brown boots too much i think

[Anonymous No.17171543]

>>17171514
No there are no other black combat boots

[Anonymous No.17171813]

>>17171516
>i don't actually like the look of brown boots too much i think
Then go with the colour you like. Both are fine, ignore petty tribalism fights.

[Anonymous No.17171822]

>>17171387
wolverine tier

[Anonymous No.17172001]

>wear socks on the wrong side
>its more comfortable

seamless sock makers in shambles rn

[Anonymous No.17172010]

how is this a men's shoe are you kidding me

[Anonymous No.17172054]

>>17172001
>wear socks on the wrong side
wut?

>>17172010
It's for those weird types of men who fuck other men.

[Anonymous No.17172080]

>>17172010
They’re for black/white tie attire and super rich men who fuck each other in said attire.

[Anonymous No.17172149]

>Get doc Martin's, I've gone to gigs , walked through bush on multi day hikes and pissed on them while drunk and after 3 years I still look classy as fuck with them on

https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/wgsmdu/comment/ij1l2c4/

dont @ me because I know one of you will find this funny

[Anonymous No.17172180]

>>17172010
it's the last vestige of royal court attire.
it's not something you're going to see in informal dress, even in the most stuffy of law offices.

[Anonymous No.17172219]

>>17171514
save up

>>17171516
brown

>>17172010
white/black tie event

[Anonymous No.17172273]

>>17172054
>wut?
you turn them outside in
they usually see the toe seams on the inside so there hard little nibs on each corner of the front. if your feet are wider the one corner will be sitting on your toes

[Anonymous No.17172283]

there must be a surplus of bison if everybody is doing bison releases

[Anonymous No.17172395]

>>17172001
your socks might be too small if the seam is irritating you

[Anonymous No.17172451]

>>17172395
nobody told me where to buy wide socks
most say 9-11 or 12 but I think there a bit small to help the footlets

[Anonymous No.17172581]

>>17170461
this boi needs a wider size

[Anonymous No.17172632]

latigo

[Anonymous No.17172671]

[Anonymous No.17172748]

Whites farmer ranchers

[Anonymous No.17172753]

Does anyone give a shit if you wear brown shoes to a funeral

[Anonymous No.17172754]

>>17172753
Don’t fucking do that you autist

[Anonymous No.17172766]

>>17172753
they already dead it dont matter

[Anonymous No.17172787]

>>17172753
if it's a classical black suit funeral then yes
if it's a modern funeral then no one's even going to wear black

[Anonymous No.17172950]

[Anonymous No.17173044]

>>17167150
only your mum's

[Anonymous No.17173048]

>>17167182
WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU JUST SAY

[Anonymous No.17173053]

>>17172753
The last funeral I was at was for a guy that committed suicide and the dress was everything from jeans and a hoodie to suit and black tie.
Nobody gives a shit what you wear to a funeral. People's circumstances are very different and some people can't afford a suit and tie.

[Anonymous No.17173061]

>>17173053
>The last funeral I was at was for a guy that committed suicide
dont know them but F

[Anonymous No.17173275]

[Anonymous No.17173371]

[Anonymous No.17173464]

>>17173371
>how many stitches do you want senpai

[Anonymous No.17173468]

>>17173464
3 stitches to the inch

[Anonymous No.17173498]

>>17173468
is that for the hidden welt stich, the welt stich or the welt stich?

[Anonymous No.17173500]

>>17173498
yes

[Anonymous No.17173632]

what's wrong with solovairs?
I've had mine for 2 years now and i am super happy with them

[Anonymous No.17173704]

does anyone have experience with Orée? How is the quality?

[Anonymous No.17173710]

>>17170287
are these breathable or will they cook my feet?
I have athlete foot, and the only boots I can seem to tolerate are palladium (cotton canvas).

[Anonymous No.17173950]

>>17173468
The sole stitching looks like 4 to me.

[Anonymous No.17173980]

>>17173710
these boots are dogshit compared to the gen 1s. heavy, clunky, and sharp/uncomfortable enough to dig into my Achilles tendon even with wool socks, and yes they will cook your feet.

[Anonymous No.17174016]

>>17173632
shit leather, shit qc, shit silhouette, shit meme plastic welt and heatwelting, shitty plastic sole
I'd sooner trust Thursday

[Anonymous No.17174081]

>>17173710
try tafts woven/ fabric boots to not look like a goober

[Anonymous No.17174146]

I need good boots with a CSA green safety triangle
I'm going to the red wings store today

[Anonymous No.17174148]

>>17173710
gonna let you in on a secret: it's more about the socks than the boot

[Anonymous No.17174161]

>>17173632
their main marketing is that they're higher quality doc martens. however 2x0 = 0, they're still shit

[Anonymous No.17174260]

got some of these (red wing 8890) real cheap. opinions?

[Anonymous No.17174290]

>>17174260
Good babby's first boot in a rare colour way

[Anonymous No.17174369]

[Anonymous No.17174497]

>>17174369
do whites use narrow lasts to make the 2m of welt look less obvious?

[Anonymous No.17174574]

>>17174260
>>17174290
is the RW no. 23 last more narrow than their no. 8 last?

[Anonymous No.17174625]

Do suede boots hold up or are they just there for people that cheap out over leather?

[Anonymous No.17174647]

>>17174148
that's true. Took me a while to realize that socks with polyester were fucking up my feet.
what do you recommend?

[Anonymous No.17174694]

>>17174497
i believe welt size remains the same across their models

>>17174647
darntough

[Anonymous No.17174734]

>>17174260
used? they havent had them in stock for months and they'er sold out everywhere. lucky fuck.

[Anonymous No.17174775]

>>17174625
Suede holds up very well. Pic related are suede Aldens that are 5+ years old that have been worn at least 3x a week. I’ve only ever used a suede eraser and a damp cloth on them so they’re super low maintenance. In fact it’s probably about time I suede shampooed them. If it is quality suede from a reputable tannery used by a reputable manufacturer it will definitely hold up. Also use shoe trees.

[Anonymous No.17174862]

>>17174775
Do you use anti-water spray?

[Anonymous No.17174900]

>>17174862
Nope. I’m in the southwestern US so no need. If I’m going out in the rain or wet ground I’ll wear different boots

[Anonymous No.17174929]

>>17166417
Lol that guy had a big faded crease down the side of his jeans because he dried them wrong lol, way to fuck up his expensive meme denim

[Anonymous No.17174960]

>>17174734
new in a summer clearance sale in the uk

[Anonymous No.17174962]

>>17174625
split suede bad roughout good

[Anonymous No.17174978]

Does anyone recommend a good pair of Jungle Boots? Might find them at an Army Surplus Store or even on Amazon, but they look low quality.

[Anonymous No.17175109]

>>17174978
why do you need jungle boots?

[Anonymous No.17175187]

Do i need to condition waxed flesh boots ?

[Anonymous No.17175232]

>>17175187
you've got plenty of time before you need to do anything with that pair.

eventually you can rewax them, but yours seems fully intact still

[Anonymous No.17175358]

>>17175187
eventually yes but you should also be brushing your boots more

[Anonymous No.17175388]

>>17164371
It‘s just the wrong side of the leather. Suede is a weird term for it

[Anonymous No.17175479]

Got these babies on a sale, hope they will last reasonably long

[Anonymous No.17175610]

any suggestions on bulky boots like dr marten / solovair that aren't chinese plastic? ty

[Anonymous No.17175722]

>590€
>unique wholecut derby
>beautiful patina work
>French leather
But then
>Blake construction

Why.
I fucking hate the French.

[Anonymous No.17175728]

>>17174929
Are expensive jap denim really last longer and have great quality vs, say, uniqlo or Gap jeans or is it all just a meme?

[Anonymous No.17175729]

>>17175722
>a wholecut but derbt
Interesting. I've never seen one before.

[Anonymous No.17175846]

>>17175610
truman
whites
nigs
corcoran

[Anonymous No.17176087]

>>17175610
Whites

[Anonymous No.17176166]

>>17175479

[Anonymous No.17176182]

>>17175610
are solovairs actually just as bad as docs or does effay hate them because they're such a similar alternative? everything else that's recommended otherwise looks like some heritage/workwear boot which i really do not like.

[Anonymous No.17176192]

>>17176182
they're shit

[Anonymous No.17176193]

>>17176182
the fundamental issue with both is that youre asking for shit. you want plasticy leather with a plastic welt and a plastic sole
other boots dont look like that because theyre not made of shit and like shit
try grenson

[Anonymous No.17176216]

>>17176192
lmao
>>17176193
that's a reasonable explanation
grenson seems like a good bet

[Anonymous No.17176239]

>went out on a date today
>Have two pairs of shoes: some decent redwings and a pair of new balance with a hole in the side
>Go to get ice cream
>Oh hey anon let's go walk on the beach
>Fuck
>Walk on the beach
>Salt water all over my boots
How do I un-fuck them?

[Anonymous No.17176249]

>>17176239
>stuff newspaper into the boots
>wipe down exterior with wet cloth, get that shit real wet then wipe down with a different dry cloth

[Anonymous No.17176263]

>what color do you want your boots senpai
>all of it
>say no more

[Anonymous No.17176274]

>>17176263
wow ripping off franks now?

[Anonymous No.17176275]

>>17176239
Like the first reply said. Put something on the inside like newspaper to protect. Then get the outside evenly wet with fresh water. Having it wet even all over is very important so you don't have random wet patches when they dry. Then leave them outside under shelter to dry naturally over the next 1~2 days. Try to avoid leaving them in the direct sunlight. At first they'll feel a little different but after wearing them again they should go back to where they were originally.

[Anonymous No.17176296]

do these look too funky proportionally

[Anonymous No.17176297]

>>17176296

[Anonymous No.17176303]

>>17176274
JP loves their wacky leather/double midsole nonsense for some reason

[Anonymous No.17176305]

GO
>>17176304
GO
>>17176304
GO
>>17176304

[Anonymous No.17176308]

>>17176297
i think thats how im feeling

[Anonymous No.17176402]

>>17176305
why?
this thread is still on page 2.

[Anonymous No.17177635]

>>17175479
lol