/btg/ BOOTS GENERAL

[Anonymous No.17431179]

/btg/ - TWO TONE BOOTS 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
>Don't forget that boots need time to dry properly, rotate them and don't wear them daily for too long

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 they are filled with synthetic materials aimed at instant comfort but will not hold up to actual use.
>b-b-but muh ecelebs on youtube said they're good
no. you will waste your time and money and still have uncomfortable footwear at the end of the day. spend the extra $100 and get something real.

Manufacturer Red Flags
>Luxury
>Sustainable
>cork
>Vegan
>Made in Mexico/Chyna/Indonesia

PREV>>17426172

[Anonymous No.17431184]

>tfw haven't bought new boots in over a year
>alden indys were my last boots and i haven't wanted anything else since
feels good that i escaped the cycle of consoomerism

[Anonymous No.17431186]

>>17431179
Here to bitch about my AE experience recently.

Got a pair of Chapmans, returned them because of shitty dye spots. Returning picrel, my second pair, due to loose grain and the fucking heel coming off after like half a day of wear. Super pissed, I wish I wasn't poor so I could just get other nice looking boots.

[Anonymous No.17431187]

>>17431186
Left outer quarter loose grain

[Anonymous No.17431188]

>>17431186
oof

[Anonymous No.17431193]

>>17431186
Left inner quarter loose grain

[Anonymous No.17431194]

>>17431186
>>17431187
AE is dogshit and has been for years. not even made in the US anymore

[Anonymous No.17431198]

>>17431186
aaaand right vamp loose-ish grain/shitty creasing

[Anonymous No.17431202]

>>17431198
>>17431193
>>17431187
that's not loose grain it's just ugly wide creases. loose grain is when the layers delaminate
i highly doubt that's what happened here

[Anonymous No.17431205]

>>17431202
How can I tell the difference? The creases in the same spot on the other shoe looks beautiful. Can I prevent the ugly creases in the future?

[Anonymous No.17431208]

>>17431187
What is that backstay doing lmao. That can't be deliberate, it'll get pushed around by your pant legs all day.

[Anonymous No.17431209]

>>17431205
different hides crease differently. just the way the creasing lottery goes. if it's actual loose grain it will feel soft like you can poke your finger through it if you tried and you can pinch it between your fingers and feel the layers separating
mostly people here (and reddit) see wide creasing and freak out but 9/10 it's just ugly creasing.
my indy boots have beautiful tight creases on one boot and the other looks like your pic. it's not loose grain, i just got unlucky with that boot
also different leathers crease differently. there is not one uniform creasing for all leathers.

[Anonymous No.17431214]

is the AE sucks thing legit?
If that's the case, who do I go to for dress shoes/boots?

[Anonymous No.17431215]

>>17431214
Aldens for USA, C&J for UK, Enzo Bonafe for EU
there's more brands but start with those

[Anonymous No.17431216]

>>17431209
It's definitely pretty soft feeling there, not sure if I can feel the layers separating though. Regardless, sounds like I've just gotta roll the lottery again.

[Anonymous No.17431217]

>>17431214
they've been on the decline for the past couple years, my understanding is that they've shifted production to the domican republic and then "finished" in the USA

[Anonymous No.17431219]

>>17431214
AE has been bad for years and were only ever acceptable on sale and bought in person so you could inspect them. when they're good (and on sale) they're not bad. I own two pairs of oxfords from them i used to wear to work all the time. i was married in a pair of AEs
but most of them are not made in the US anymore, QC is non-existent, and prices are way too high

[Anonymous No.17431220]

>>17431216
can always roll again i guess but with AE you pretty much know what to expect

[Anonymous No.17431222]

>>17431219
this. AEs only on sale and only when you can physically inspect them

[Anonymous No.17431237]

what is the boot equivalent to Iron Heart?

[Anonymous No.17431239]

>>17431237
White's

[Anonymous No.17431246]

>>17431237
wesco
since iron heart sells their boots through their intl site and does collabs with them

[Anonymous No.17431249]

>>17431194
>>17431219
this. just buy old AE from ebay
>>17431202
looks like loose grain to me
>>17431214
yes

[Anonymous No.17431250]

i've had my 2 pairs of whites for 4 years now. things are fucking tanks

[Anonymous No.17431252]

did the PNWfags just get home from work?

[Anonymous No.17431254]

>>17431214
>is the AE sucks thing legit?
lol yeah
why do you think they're recommended as deep sale only
they suck
thursday tier

[Anonymous No.17431266]

Parkhursts being all lug coles is disappointing

[Anonymous No.17431267]

>>17431266
Parkhursts are disappointing

[Anonymous No.17431268]

>>17431237
Whites and Wesco.

Iron Heart has an exclusive collab with Wesco too

>>17431214
They were really decent quality for their price a long time ago

[Anonymous No.17431271]

>>17431266
i actually like that because all my boots are either dainite or neocork so i want a lugged sole boot but fucking andrew and his shitty company cannot into sizing or demand so i couldn't get a pair last restock that i waited over a year for

[Anonymous No.17431273]

>>17431268
until the price went up but the quality went down
AEs used to be the default "good american shoe" for recent grads and young professionals. you could find people wearing the Park Avenues in every law firm and investment bank in NYC back in the day

[Anonymous No.17431280]

>>17431267
wellllllllllllllllll
the 602 is extremely attractive but harsh on pinkys(see every boot with the pinky bump)
the new releases are a bit mid. i would have jumped on a smooth black plain tow with undyed welt on studded or ridgeway or a plain unwaxed suede

>>17431271

desu i find i like ridgeway the most
not as hazardous as studded but much cleaner looking than lugged. its the prefect sole imo
did you want the green kudu that came in like 4 sizes and sold out in under 2 hrs because that shut was ridicoulous
its clear most of the effort is going into the local spanish leathers and not the cf.seidel leathered boots but the local leathers aren't interesting
i think with the move shipping th cf/american leathers is too expensive and it would push the brand into the $450 no mans land if he continues as he was so they have to use the cheaper no name stuff and subsidise the high end leather runs down to the $410 mark

[Anonymous No.17431284]

>>17431280
>did you want the green kudu
yeah i've been waiting for like 18 months for a pair of green kudus but i have size 8 baby feet and the smallest he did was 8.5
i closed the tab, came back an hour later and everything was sold out. fucking hell
supposedly he's doing a restock in a week or so with more sizes but i think i'm giving up on them as a brand. his business model isn't sustainable, i think he'll fold like mark albert did

[Anonymous No.17431292]

>>17431249
>this. just buy old AE from ebay
Didn't we just go through this thing where buying used clothes is a no-no?

[Anonymous No.17431293]

>>17431284
honestly i want him to make it but there's so may issues
i also noticed the sizing advice is the generic half size down instead of tts which isn't true at all because the 602 footbed is short

[Anonymous No.17431294]

>>17431292
why? nothing wrong if they're in good shape. used shoes though? i don't do that because the footbed is broken in to another foot

[Anonymous No.17431342]

>>17429060
>>17429065
>>17429966
>>17430075
>>17430108
>>17430355
Seems I've struck a nerve lmao

All you fucking Nobleman subscribing cigar chewing tweed wearing IPA enthusiast mid level tech support losers arguing over whose shitty microbrand leather boots are the least shitty and what kind of kangaroo semen makes the best polish are hilarious. Every thread is the exact same discussions over and over: >hurrdurr mallshit >hurrdurr paki lasts >hurrdurr you spent 900 dollars on shoes >hurrdurr you only spend 200 bucks enjoy your asos tier quality >muh red wings muh instagram ad boots muh perfectly made calfskin chelseas from respected Saville Row house

Learn how to have fun and stop coping

[Anonymous No.17431344]

>>17431179
Everyone ITT

[Anonymous No.17431345]

>>17431344
Accurate except I'm lanky and skinny fat

[Anonymous No.17431349]

>>17431342
you're just mad that were hanging out and discussing kangaro jizz polishing routines and youre not included
buy some nice boots and join us because well welcome you

[Anonymous No.17431351]

>>17431342
>>17423982
>Everyone makes fun of me because they're jealous
I think you're the one coping, sorry

[Anonymous No.17431376]

I won’t lie bros I’ve got a few good looking boots but I dress like a complete retard

[Anonymous No.17431381]

>>17431342
mad

[Anonymous No.17431389]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnA2GQbqOsU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
This is what I assume everyone who wears expensive boots and raw denim looks like. Beards, $1k "tough guy" jackets, $350 flannels, and whiskey, because cool tough guys drink whiskey
It's all one big hilarious larp

[Anonymous No.17431417]

>>17431389
I larp as a stalker now get out of here.

[Anonymous No.17431418]

>>17431417
This shit slaps though

[Anonymous No.17431419]

I like seeing one angry guy strawman the entire board because people didn’t like their boots

[Anonymous No.17431422]

>>17431342
Okay, but I look at these and I see the plastic molding line along the middle, and I think "I had a fireman halloween costume as a kid with boots just like that". Like the resemblance is uncanny minus the matte black finish. I will, in fact, say these toy fireman boots appear to be higher quality because they have no molding line like yours does.

Also my red wings look stellar, fuck you.

[Anonymous No.17431423]

>>17431417
this look is actually kind of banger if you're fine wiht having the police called on you occasionally

[Anonymous No.17431427]

>>17431419
Imagine not just ignoring the troll and hiding this posts and getting on with your life
But i forgot you're probably 17

[Anonymous No.17431447]

>>17431417
OKay but here's the thing: I don't look like a tough guy. I'm a manlet with a slender frame with very light muscles on it. How do I get this look

[Anonymous No.17431460]

>>17431389
did one of these guys fuck your oneitis? you haven't shut up about this for like 6 threads

[Anonymous No.17431474]

Turdsdays - quality boots, quality belts

[Anonymous No.17431478]

>>17431474
so that's the power of mexican engineering?

[Anonymous No.17431481]

>>17431478
80 fucking dollars plus tip

[Anonymous No.17431488]

will leather boots patina if I never wear them and keep them new in box for 5 years?

[Anonymous No.17431497]

>>17431488
No, maybe dry out if not waxed

[Anonymous No.17431500]

>>17431497
So what causes a patina? I keep hearing “age”.

[Anonymous No.17431502]

>>17431500

[Anonymous No.17431505]

>>17431502
Don’t get it? Help.

[Anonymous No.17431512]

>>17431500
Wearing it and conditioning it

[Anonymous No.17431515]

>>17431512
How does physically wearing it create a patina?

[Anonymous No.17431516]

>>17431515
The wearing creates rolls and dresses and the conditioner will darken if you get one that does.

[Anonymous No.17431518]

>>17431516
It doesn’t just darken on its own without conditioner? Somehow I doubt that.

[Anonymous No.17431527]

>>17431488
what do you think dumbass?

[Anonymous No.17431528]

>>17431516
causes the oils in the leather to move around, lightening in some spots, darkening in others, mixing with dirt, being conditioned, getting scuffed, buffing them out, rinse and repeat for years

[Anonymous No.17431529]

>>17431179
I know this isn't the point of the general but where can I get sweet wool trousers like that?

[Anonymous No.17431530]

>>17431529
https://divisionroadinc.com/products/motivmfg-french-work-trousers-fox-brothers-dark-olive-tweed-twill

[Anonymous No.17431535]

>>17431527
If i keep leather boots in a box in my closet for 100 years it WILL patina. How am I wrong?

[Anonymous No.17431537]

>>17431535
Try it brother and post a pic when you do

[Anonymous No.17431541]

[Anonymous No.17431543]

>>17431537
See you in 100 years. We’re both here forever.

[Anonymous No.17431546]

>>17431422
Where 2cop

[Anonymous No.17431547]

>>17431546
Toys r Us

[Anonymous No.17431549]

>>17431351
Literally rent free

[Anonymous No.17431569]

Just ordered a pair of John Lofgrens. What am I in for?

[Anonymous No.17431577]

>>17431569
expect to go through a lot of plastic bags

[Anonymous No.17431579]

>>17431577
I've heard mixed opinions about this. Every outlet seems to recommend going down 0.5 from your brannock. I'm an 11.5D, so I'm guessing that an 11D would be pretty good.

[Anonymous No.17431584]

>>17431579
also low volume toe

[Anonymous No.17431585]

>>17431584
FYI I'm coming from Mister Lous size 11 which have a more narrow toe and those fit me. JLs comparably have a larger toe

[Anonymous No.17431590]

>>17431543
looking forward to seeing them

[Anonymous No.17431607]

Are leather laces best for boots?

[Anonymous No.17431609]

>>17431607
yeah or waxed cotton

[Anonymous No.17431610]

>>17431609
Taslan laces any good?

[Anonymous No.17431614]

>>17431610
meh

[Anonymous No.17431623]

>>17431610
can't say brother, never tried them
i always just go to my local leather goods store and get whatever rawhide laces they have

[Anonymous No.17431651]

[Anonymous No.17431691]

>>17431417
>stop back in after years
>ppl still pretending to be knoch
baka

[Anonymous No.17431777]

I want a pair of dan post milwaukee boots...

[Anonymous No.17431780]

>>17431215
>Enzo Bonafe
fuck those are expensive

[Anonymous No.17431860]

they should make it like this

[Anonymous No.17431868]

>>17431780
Carmina

[Anonymous No.17432005]

>>17431342
Lmao look how mad this stupid little boy is

[Anonymous No.17432035]

Steel or leather shank? Is the idea of eventually depressing the insole(s) to the point that you start noticing the steel shank a meme?

[Anonymous No.17432052]

>>17432035
Steel
Idk

[Anonymous No.17432087]

>>17432035
Steel is the best for holding the insole where you want it to be.

Leather shank was a thing because of shortage, then became traditions.

Then again, shank material only matters when the heel height is >3.5.

[Anonymous No.17432092]

>>17432035
i don't even know what the difference is supposed to be if there is any, and i got leather, wood and steel shank boots.

[Anonymous No.17432101]

>>17432092
>i don't even know what the difference is
Exactly. Specs sperging is dumb and senseless.

[Anonymous No.17432143]

>>17429553
Raping effeminate men is a good hobby to have because it costs basically nothing and there are very few consequences outside the occasional bought with chlamydia, syphilis, and/or gonorrhea.

[Anonymous No.17432227]

>>17432035
used to wear a ton of steel shanks but now i wear nothing but leather shanks (White's) and I will say they're more comfortable for a full day's wear

[Anonymous No.17432231]

how does it feel knowing that there are literally countless nameless family run factories in portugal and spain that make leather boots & shoes at a superior quality than all the american larp heritage revival brands for a fraction of the cost?

[Anonymous No.17432249]

>>17432231
i dont care

[Anonymous No.17432252]

>>17432231
i too suffer from delusions

[Anonymous No.17432340]

There is a small patch of wonky stitching, but not in a critical area, and I got these pretty cheap for being brand new. Gonna daily wear these to work.

[Anonymous No.17432346]

>>17432340
oof that creasing position

[Anonymous No.17432369]

>>17432231
This isn’t like the one anon who wanted to buy handmade boots from Portugal or Spain or whatever for like $200 that looked like leather bags is it?

[Anonymous No.17432372]

>>17432101
Probably the only real life situation it matters for most of us is if you have to go through a metal detector.

[Anonymous No.17432427]

>>17432231
Such as? I know of urban shepherd

[Anonymous No.17432433]

>>17431179
What jacket is that, does anyone know? My dad would love it

[Anonymous No.17432435]

>>17432433
https://divisionroadinc.com/products/dehen-1920-n-1-deck-jacket-7oz-martexin-waxed-sailcloth-slate

[Anonymous No.17432436]

[Anonymous No.17432490]

>>17432231
I bought a pair of boots in Africa from one of the last remaining white business owners and they lasted two years before falling apart on me. Cheap leather. The soles were also a solid chunk of rubber. They were comfortable, though the leather was fucking paper-thin and cheap as all hell. I suspect the shoes at those places are made by the same level of sub-Saharan jungle bunny as the ones who made my weird boots.

[Anonymous No.17432537]

color 8 cxl / color 8 shell / crimson cxl

[Anonymous No.17432545]

>>17432537
yeah colour8 shell is more interesting than colour8 cxl

[Anonymous No.17432556]

dont worry he fixed them

[Anonymous No.17432596]

>>17432537
>>17432545
I like color 8 cxl more because it has more of a ruby color. For shell I prefer color 4. Color 8 shell just looks dark brown or black. Not much room for patina.

[Anonymous No.17432600]

>>17432537
>>17432545
I’d post my no 8 she’ll wallet but it’s dark out and it would just look black
>>17432556
Honestly that’s a huge improvement

[Anonymous No.17432601]

>>17432346
Just how they are. I read online that they do that. They are for work so I don't care, and it really doesn't look bad after taking a walk in them.

[Anonymous No.17432607]

>>17432600
Here's mine.

[Anonymous No.17432614]

>>17432607
Who is the maker?

[Anonymous No.17432624]

>>17432607
Fuck it took two pics with my living room lighting

[Anonymous No.17432625]

>>17432614
Ashland. I used a horse hair brush on one side of the wallet, and I feel like it ruined the luster of the factory finish, so I have never bushed the other side (right side in this pic).

[Anonymous No.17432630]

>>17432624
I like how when you angle it you can see some color variation

[Anonymous No.17432631]

>>17432607
Iven if it loses some luster it’ll come back with use. Touching it, putting it in your pocket, and taking it out will buff it

[Anonymous No.17432642]

Reverse pic so you can see the factory finish side.

[Anonymous No.17432655]

>>17432607
>>17432642
great wallet but $375 is a bit too much to spend on a wallet for me.

[Anonymous No.17432671]

>>17432655
They guarantee it for life. If a stitch pops 10 years down the line you can send it to Ashland and they will repair it with new materials (keeping it as original as they can) for free. So it's hopefully the last wallet I'll ever buy, as long as the company sticks around. But it is quite a lot for a wallet. They have cheaper options, though.

[Anonymous No.17432703]

>>17432671
Who wants to use the exact same wallet for 10 years

[Anonymous No.17432732]

>>17432703
why not?

[Anonymous No.17432748]

>>17432732
he must consoooooooom

[Anonymous No.17432758]

>>17432732
I mean I wouldn’t be against using the same wallet for a long time but things change. For example I used to use a trifold I had for a very long time, but I was also working a job where I dealt with cash. After leaving I got a small card holder I used for a few years. After getting a couple credit cards I got a slightly larger organized card holder.
I like using the same wallet for long periods of time but it isn’t always feasible.

[Anonymous No.17433006]

>>17431569
They look better than wesco engineers but fit worse.
Sacrifice your feet for the j-fashion

[Anonymous No.17433009]

>>17432035
are you on a ladder?
steel
otherwise leather is more comfy and still does what it needs to do

[Anonymous No.17433011]

>>17432231
I will go to Benedita someday and buy local boots.

[Anonymous No.17433026]

>>17433006
In what way do they fit worse? I'm an 11.5D and I wear Mister Lous in 11E since their toes are pretty narrow and they fit pretty well except for the inevitable heel slip with all engineer boots. I've been reading from others that the width of the JLs are almost an E and that you should size 0.5 down from the brannock, however, I've also read that their toe is more uncomfortable somehow

[Anonymous No.17433029]

>>17433026
I don't know I'm regurgitating the guy who owns both.
Keep posting about your Lofgren engineers and you might summon him.

[Anonymous No.17433033]

>>17433026
>>17433029
oOoOoOoOoOoOo Im making you regret your purchase

[Anonymous No.17433065]

>>17433033
oh fuck its working

[Anonymous No.17433180]

I love you, /bootgen/

[Anonymous No.17433185]

>>17433180
luv u 2

[Anonymous No.17433194]

>>17433033
>>17433065
kek

[Anonymous No.17433346]

[Anonymous No.17433495]

>>17432340
What are they? The leather looks a little odd

[Anonymous No.17433499]

>>17433346
That's just like human feet

[Anonymous No.17433530]

>>17431179
Could someone who has experience with Urban Shepherd please attest to their quality or lack thereof, and say whether they run very narrow, and whatever else they can about sizing and fit?

[Anonymous No.17433543]

>>17433346
who cares? it's a non issue

[Anonymous No.17433576]

>>17431528
So they will eventually look something like this?

[Anonymous No.17433626]

>>17433576
If you take care of them, wear them, and they are high quality in the first place, yes.

[Anonymous No.17433698]

Monday, bros

[Anonymous No.17433778]

>>17433698

[Anonymous No.17433955]

>>17433778
bitch_lasagna.jpg

[Anonymous No.17433980]

I got the Rhodes ropers bases on anvil calling them the perfect first cowboy boot! Loving them so far. Very hard to get on and off but I’m sure soon they will break in nx44wh

[Anonymous No.17433983]

>>17433980
I did not know Americans made boots this sleek

[Anonymous No.17434017]

>>17433983
europoor seething about ameriburger shoes perpetuate that lie

[Anonymous No.17434034]

Besides being an absurd price for a non-Horween shell boot made by an inexperienced maker like Nicks, this boot clearly has one too many panels right?

[Anonymous No.17434035]

>>17434034
thats a lineman patch

[Anonymous No.17434036]

>>17433983
Alden certainly do. They still get mogged by your Carminas, Enzo Bonafes and the likes though.

[Anonymous No.17434038]

>>17434034
>shell workboot
why though? Also who is the supplier? Shinki?

[Anonymous No.17434039]

>>17434038
I forgot now, I think European
Rocado? I don't remember for sure

TLB uses Rocado, it looks very shiny and plasticky, and I've heard it gets water spots that will never go away

[Anonymous No.17434041]

>>17434039
I know meermin uses/used Rocado, not sure if they do for their mystery waxed "shell" though.

[Anonymous No.17434043]

Yea just checked its Rocado. Knowing they are cheap enough for meermin to use them is enough i need to know.

[Anonymous No.17434045]

TLB has a 20% sale on their cheaper line
320€ for shoes and like 350€ for boots
https://www.tlbmallorca.com/winter-sale-23

It's still well made with top tier materials and finishing, they just don't have the very sleek lasts, narrow beveled waists and leather heel stiffeners of the high end line

[Anonymous No.17434085]

>>17434038
If I remember right she’ll was originally a work leather because it’s very durable

[Anonymous No.17434098]

>>17434038
>why though?
It was a gift to him for doing the collaborations and videos.
It isn’t meant to be practical.

[Anonymous No.17434100]

>>17434038
marketing

[Anonymous No.17434177]

>>17434034
The stitching looks looks like shit

[Anonymous No.17434193]

>off work for 2 weeks for vacation
>didn’t leave house
>put on boots for work today
>entire left leg in pain

[Anonymous No.17434215]

>>17431179
OP boot brand?

[Anonymous No.17434219]

>>17434215
https://divisionroadinc.com/products/whites-ltt-logger-375-55-split-commando-cinnamon-waxed-flesh-natural-cxl

White's Boots of course

[Anonymous No.17434236]

[Anonymous No.17434250]

>>17431569
Just got the Lofgrens in the mail today. Compared to the Mister Lous, these things are way more comfortable. They are comparable in length, but the insole of the lofgrens was immediately comfortable. The heel cup is actually big enough too. Everything about my Wescos fits and feels great except for the tiny heel cup which will sometimes rub on my heels in an uncomfortable way when I walk all day due to the inevitable heel slip that comes with engineers. I don’t understand why they designed them that way

[Anonymous No.17434269]

>>17434250
and you've managed to pull them on without the plastic bags?

[Anonymous No.17434270]

How do I get boots like this?

[Anonymous No.17434272]

>>17434270
ask if they have any quests at the local tavern

[Anonymous No.17434273]

1900s core

[Anonymous No.17434274]

>>17434269
The first pull on did not require any plastic bags. I had to unbuckle the bottom strap, but after a few seconds they slipped in without much struggle or pain. I think it’s usually people with a larger than average instep that usually gets stuck at the pass through of the boot

[Anonymous No.17434275]

>>17434274
according to neil at S&S its a common problem they have with the lofgren engineers. i guess congrats on having skinny feet lel

[Anonymous No.17434282]

>>17434275
Haha thanks man. I have a feeling I’d get so much pussy in Japan.
I read a lot of peoples’ experience with these and was aware of the difficulties of getting into the pass through. I have very standard D width feet with an average instep, so I figured these would be a great fit

[Anonymous No.17434298]

>>17434275
>>17434282
So my B width feet would probably fit lofgrens better than wescos?

[Anonymous No.17434299]

>>17434250
Heel slip should go away once its broken in. I went the custom last route and Wesco still wants me to do a mid-fitting. Not sure if I fucked up the measurements or just have fucked up feet.

[Anonymous No.17434305]

>>17434236
>that shelf
oof

[Anonymous No.17434315]

>>17434298
I would not confidently say that your B width feet would fit comfortably in the lofgrens since the width of the lofgrens is almost an E and you would be swimming in the toe box. I’d suggest going the custom build route.

>>17434299
I bought my mister Lou’s from Bakers and followed the suggested sizing of going 0.5 down from the brannock and up one width. The entire boot fits perfect, but the geometry of the heel is just too short. I’ve had the boots for almost three months and the insole has broken in probably the most it ever will and the top of the heel cup still sits at about 3/4 up the entire height of my heel resulting in too much friction when I walk more than a mile. I really think it’s just a matter of their heel geometry since when I set them next to my lofgrens, the lofgrens in comparison have a slightly larger heel in terms of width and height

[Anonymous No.17434325]

[Anonymous No.17434347]

>>17434219
sex

[Anonymous No.17434350]

>>17434315
So I've been told now that lofgrens are both narrow and wide, I guess you retards don't actually know what you're talking about

[Anonymous No.17434354]

>>17434350
fits on my feet

[Anonymous No.17434402]

>>17434350
Lofgrens fit like Viberg 2030 they’re a very narrow wide fit. If you have wide feet you’ll want to size down. If you’re a B width or narrow you’ll want to size up.

[Anonymous No.17434406]

>>17434402
>Narrow wide fit
You are literally contradicting yourself, do you actually speak English?

[Anonymous No.17434409]

>>17434402
>If you have wide feet you’ll want to size down. If you’re a B width or narrow you’ll want to size up.

[Anonymous No.17434410]

>>17434406
>>17434409
For a wide fit, they are narrow. This contradicts nothing.

[Anonymous No.17434412]

>narrow wide fit

[Anonymous No.17434413]

>>17433576
yeah, with time and wear
honestly with leather you don't even have to do much, just wear them and clean them occasionally

[Anonymous No.17434414]

wide fit....narrow?

[Anonymous No.17434420]

>>17434350
I would say with confidence that the width of the lofgrens rests towards a larger D width that almost borders an E. The more limiting factor in terms of its dimensions is the pass through, especially where the bottom buckle is located. I have a very normal D width foot with a normal instep height, and my first pull on with the lofgrens required about 1 minute of effort to pop them into the boot. For someone with even a slightly larger instep, this would be exponentially harder

[Anonymous No.17434421]

>>17434273
Oh my Heydrich

Post more please, specifically the hobnails. I plan on making a Swiss Tricouni boot.

[Anonymous No.17434423]

>>17434406>>17434410
probably referring to the shoe having a tight waist, with a wider toe area like the old 1940s Military Dress shoes or Ed Meier Peduform lasts.

[Anonymous No.17434424]

>>17434421
i got them with no hobnails. I thought the heel iron will be alright, but went out once and sounded like a horse waling down the pavement, so i asked for a cobbler to add a slab of rubber on heel. but still, the iron made it extremely satisfying to walk on dirt. the way the heel just digs right in. Yeah those Swiss boots are such a nice looking pair, with or without nails. too bad they dont go up size 45

[Anonymous No.17434436]

>>17434410
Do you know what the words you're using mean, champ? Do you really need me to explain it to you?

[Anonymous No.17434563]

[Anonymous No.17434580]

Post the boots you’d wear to your wedding if you had one hypothetically.
You don’t have to own them yet.

[Anonymous No.17434585]

>>17434580

[Anonymous No.17434661]

A kid at the shop told me today that he couldn't use water to clean mud off his boots. He said it would stain them.
/bootgen/, I have no idea what you're telling people, but please keep doing it.

[Anonymous No.17434667]

>>17434580
i would only wear dress boots so probably something from carmina
i got married in some allen edmonds fifth avenues though

[Anonymous No.17434679]

>>17434325
What are they?
At first glance I thought Viberg but it's not

[Anonymous No.17434691]

>>17434325
>>17434679
straight back parkhursts

[Anonymous No.17434692]

Stefano Bemer made an attempt to clone the Indy.
It's not quite right though.
I'd go with a different sole and laces.

Not sure how much these cost, probably around the 2k mark.

[Anonymous No.17434694]

Anyway the reason why I was checking out Stefano Bemer is because I wanted to ask you for opinions on "superbuck" suede.

It looks so velvety and not as hairy.

[Anonymous No.17434715]

>>17434692
Different soles for sure. I can't wear this in the office.

[Anonymous No.17434788]

Anyone have experience with Japan Blue jeans?
They seem affordable for Japanese-made selvedge jeans, Cultizm has them at 170€ before the 25% off code.

They are 100% cotton though (no stretch) I hope that's comfy.

[Anonymous No.17434813]

>>17434282
>I have a feeling I’d get so much pussy in Japan.
I have some bad news for you.

[Anonymous No.17434838]

>>17434679
>>17434691
parkhursts
they're actually not black but the dark eggplant color based on the guy that posted them

[Anonymous No.17434913]

>>17434788
>170€ for blue jeans
Yes anon, excellent deal. Please share with me

[Anonymous No.17434923]

>>17434788
japan blue is owned by momotaro so yes, they are good.

[Anonymous No.17434965]

>>17431179
When is shoepassion gonna restock these?

[Anonymous No.17435015]

>>17434580
>boots
>to a wedding
Absolutely disgusting.jpg

Wore these to my own wedding - not sure what you're doing if you're not wearing black captoe oxfords

https://www.cheaney.co.uk/cheaney-alfred-capped-oxford-in-black-calf-leather-p17

[Anonymous No.17435017]

>>17435015
what about dress boots or balmorals
are the vows void if a guests ankles are covered?

[Anonymous No.17435021]

>>17435017
If in winter/appropriate weather and location then a balmoral at a push. Guests are more lenient - this was to your own wedding, not somebody elses where you could conceivably get away with something more casual.

[Anonymous No.17435055]

I always wear my black captoe oxfords to other people's weddings.

I get so few chances to wear them, I'll take any opportunity I can get.

[Anonymous No.17435059]

>>17435015
So you wore a Tuxedo to your wedding?

[Anonymous No.17435063]

>>17435059
I wore a grey suit to my own wedding. Other weddings have been either morning dress (so captoe oxfords) or lounge suits (captoe oxfords). This is the UK, no weddings abroad or similar (so far). I appreciate that not everybody else lives here and has the same friends/family. I do find it a bit of a stretch that a brown boot would be appropriate for much though.

[Anonymous No.17435068]

>>17435063
>grey suit
I think guests are allowed to abject during the ceremony for that

[Anonymous No.17435111]

All these boots look cool but I think I'd feel like a larper if I actually got a pair, since I spend most of my time in front of a computer in a hot state.

[Anonymous No.17435121]

>>17435111
Suede chukkas/loafers

[Anonymous No.17435125]

>>17431427
Why would he do that if he likes seeing it you gimp cunt learn to read

[Anonymous No.17435135]

>>17435121
Yeah something I could wear with shorts would be nice so I was thinking loafers or mocs/boatshoes

[Anonymous No.17435156]

What companies make a decent pair of chelsea boots with good bottoms? Clark's don't have good traction and I need decent traction

[Anonymous No.17435162]

>>17435156
So far I've looked at Johnston & Murphy, Florsheim, Thomas & Vine, Vintage Foundy Co., Beckett Simonon, Warfield & Grand. I cannot, for the life of me, find a pair I like with good bottoms

[Anonymous No.17435163]

>>17435162
define good bottom

[Anonymous No.17435164]

>>17435162
This is the pair I wanted but of course I can't find any in my size

[Anonymous No.17435169]

>>17435163
Something with traction that can handle midwest winters. I have a pair of Clarks chukkas with that same bottom (>>17435156) and it's laughable how slippery they are.

[Anonymous No.17435173]

>>17435169
Something like this

[Anonymous No.17435185]

>>17435135
Same question as this anon. I have plenty of options for when it's freezing, but when it's boiling outside, I have no options for shorts other than tennis shoes

[Anonymous No.17435186]

Not a bad price but all normal sizes are >out of stock

[Anonymous No.17435189]

>>17435169
the problem youre going to run into is that manufacturers will pair the smooth shiny leathers with leather or flat rubber soles
meermin has 2 with lug soles but it's full black or a matte brown
rm william's might have something but that's pretty pricey

[Anonymous No.17435194]

>>17435135
>>17435185
I have my eyes on the TLB "comfort collection" for summer.
These are all loafers - blake stitched, white sneaker soles, suede uppers.

I know TLB craftsmanship is top tier. I just need to confirm their suede is CF Stead like their normal dress shoes.

[Anonymous No.17435200]

>>17435194
Yeah, I'm thinking of a pair of these now, too.

[Anonymous No.17435203]

>>17435169
>>17435156
Carmina might have some RTW with rubber soles (obviously not dainite because it's terrible).
Otherwise just MTO, you can put ridgeways on them no problem. But it takes 2 months.

Fastest MTO I know of is TLB, took about 2 weeks for mine. But their only grippy soles are the "city" soles, nothing like half lugs and ridgeways and the like.

[Anonymous No.17435207]

>>17435186
Fuck, I didn't realize they had a sale going on, I'm guessing 9's are gone too.

[Anonymous No.17435229]

Y/N? Or would wearing these make me look 20 years older than I am (late 20s)?

[Anonymous No.17435250]

>>17435229
I hate driving loafers with a passion
Maybe because 99% of the time they look old, worn, dirty and with the front part already fraying.

[Anonymous No.17435264]

>>17435156
look for companies that specific the manufacturer of their soles

[Anonymous No.17435347]

>>17435229
Loafers suck
They’re the shoes of old people

[Anonymous No.17435360]

>>17435229
Get camp Mocs. Loafers are for old men and young dorks trying to look classy

[Anonymous No.17435377]

>>17435194
very nice loafers, price?

[Anonymous No.17435412]

>>17435377
literally the worst pair posted ITT

[Anonymous No.17435465]

[Anonymous No.17435505]

which one bros

[Anonymous No.17435517]

>>17435505
Both are ugly.

[Anonymous No.17435519]

>>17435505
take the nst pill

[Anonymous No.17435523]

>>17435517
i dont know how you fucked up a question that has two options

[Anonymous No.17435547]

>>17434788
Made for japs, so if you’re tall you’re gonna be out of luck unless you get the meme shit.

[Anonymous No.17435559]

Grant Stone Diesel in grey Kudu. I know it's not a traditional color but this may be my second favorite pair of boots. I love the hide and the boot itself is comfortable as fuck. It's a heavy boot but somehow on my feet it feels like. Fits like a glove, not too snug, not loose. Absolutely perfect.

[Anonymous No.17435571]

>>17435505
Do you already own plain toe? Then NST

[Anonymous No.17435585]

>>17435559
I feel the same about my wickett and craig bounty hunters. Much too orange for most people's tastes, but there are a ton of highs and lows in the hide, and in addition to being veg tan so it's a little firmer feeling than all my other chrome tans

[Anonymous No.17435589]

>>17435547
>mfw need 36" inseam and jeans are basically non-existent anywhere except shitty brands

[Anonymous No.17435601]

>>17435589
Bro wtf almost every pair of raws over $200 has a 36 inseam

>>17435585
Bro those are beautiful! How much did they cost a d how long have you had them?

[Anonymous No.17435609]

>>17435601
since 2021, custom exclusive makeup from Bakers

https://bakershoe.com/products/wickett-craig-custom-bakers-bounty-hunter-by-whites-boots-v2

[Anonymous No.17435615]

>>17435589
https://www.selfedge.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=279&search=1947

Case in point

[Anonymous No.17435619]

>>17435609
Those are beautiful anon, you chose well and anyone that doesn't like them is a pleb

[Anonymous No.17435621]

>>17435601
>>17435615
>raws
>lmao enjoy your 2 inches of shrink lmao rekt
>but you could always just wear them forever and never wash them lulz
I'm good.

[Anonymous No.17435627]

>>17435615
>if you want a 36" inseam you have to buy a fucking 40" waist
What the fuck? I'm tall, I'm not fat. Goddamn. I wear a 32 or a 33 waist.

[Anonymous No.17435639]

>>17435615
Can't even search by inseam, this site is for manlets.

[Anonymous No.17435642]

>>17435627
You dumb bitch just pick a different waist size.

Second, the inseam is 37 inches. I've already washed mine and it only shrank one inch, I have to have them hemmed.

Third, just dry clean them. If inseam is that much of a problem just have them dry cleaned and never worry about shrinking.

[Anonymous No.17435646]

>>17435642
I ain't gonna send fucking blue jeans to the cleaners and the waist I am had a fucking 34" inseam and I'm not a faggot like you who walks around in fucking faggot capri pants.

[Anonymous No.17435647]

>>17435619
thanks

[Anonymous No.17435652]

>>17435585
What the fuck is happening with your laces

[Anonymous No.17435656]

>>17435652
?

[Anonymous No.17435665]

>>17435656
Are you really so stupid that you don't know what I'm talking about? Never mind then, you obviously have some kind of developmental disability.

[Anonymous No.17435666]

My mom said all my boots are "the same", she was talking about my 2030 plain toe CXL 8 and Rosewood CC Galway in particular.
Is that a woman moment or do people really think that way?

[Anonymous No.17435668]

>>17434965
you should contact them and ask

[Anonymous No.17435669]

>>17435665
is pic related (you)?

>>17435666
its a woman moment satan

[Anonymous No.17435677]

>>17435669
I'm pretty sure that's you chief, you're still the one that can't understand basic English. If you call your local community college they probably have a program for adults with disabilities where you could work on your English and make some friends with the same mental capabilities as you. Or maybe ask your mom or your caretaker for help making the call, that might be a little too much for you.

[Anonymous No.17435683]

>>17435621
Tons of them don't shrink or come rinse washed. Just don't buy the unsanforized/unwashed ones.

[Anonymous No.17435687]

>>17435677
why are you so mad? cause i skip an eyelet or two?

[Anonymous No.17435690]

>>17435687
Can't speak for them, but the four dots from the kiltie looks shitty.

[Anonymous No.17435699]

>>17435690
yeah but what does that have to do with laces? his ESL ass can't articulate the issue he sees so he's lashing out in anger

[Anonymous No.17435700]

I need some help defining some brands for a pair of chelseas and outdoor work-ish boots. Preferably <$400US each and will last me many years. Very grateful for any direction you guys can pass my way. My Johnston&Murphys have completely fallen apart after 7 years, which I appreciate them lasting as long as they did for.

[Anonymous No.17435702]

>>17435700
rm williams

[Anonymous No.17435704]

>>17435702
>rm williams
Are they genuinely made in AUS or chinese rebrands? Sorry I am very much behind the curve with modern /fa/ lore

[Anonymous No.17435706]

>>17435704
they are made in australia unlike blundstones (avoid like hell)

[Anonymous No.17435709]

>>17435700
Chelsea's: Grant Williams or Thursday

Outdoor: Outdoor as in genuine work or just style? If it's work go for Thorogood, Redwing, Golden Fox (slept on option), etc. Anything with a good year welt and moc toe and wedge sole

[Anonymous No.17435710]

>>17435709
>or Thursday

>>17435700
ignore that thursday shill

[Anonymous No.17435713]

>>17435709
Having a hard time finding 'grant williams' boots. Just keeps showing a basketball american. >>17435710
Any particular reason why?

[Anonymous No.17435716]

>>17435710
>>17435713
Nvm I see why now, they have a women's section and their website is faggy

[Anonymous No.17435718]

>>17435687
>>17435699
Here's where I asked what's up with your laces, obviously referring to the fact that you skipped a bunch of eyelets
>>17435652
Here's where you not only couldn't understand a basic question, you couldn't even form a sentence.
>>17435656
And now that I called you out for being a fucking moron you're backpedaling and trying to change the subject. Sorry you're too fucking stupid to understand English or answer a basic question, at least you don't have to change your own diapers or wipe your own ass.

[Anonymous No.17435719]

>>17435713
>Any particular reason why?
extremely low quality materials combined with poor QC

[Anonymous No.17435721]

>>17435718
can you elaborate on the laces part? What specifically are you having autismo issues with? there's no need to be so buttmad lel

>>17435713

[Anonymous No.17435725]

>>17435713
turdsdays is just in general a terrible company

[Anonymous No.17435729]

wait is the turbo autismo referring the kiltie? has he never seen a kiltie before?

or maybe he's never seen leather laces before

or maybe he's never skipped an eyelet before

[Anonymous No.17435750]

>>17435729
Isn't it time for your caretaker to change your diaper and feed you dinner? If you ask nicely maybe they'll explain it to you since you're too stupid to understand basic English.

[Anonymous No.17435752]

oooh its just a non white seething about Whites boots (again!)

[Anonymous No.17435756]

>>17435716
Oh my god I'm sorry I'm high as fuck.

Grant Stone

Not Williams

Grant Stone

https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/collections/men?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtvSdBhD0ARIsAPf8oNmjDp4EXn97mw1vpk0e2nIIJc2TVVAD9m9XExHQk3IKP-4ogCWVH9AaAuYCEALw_wcB

I'm wearing a pair of their boots in this pic
>>17435559

This is the Diesel model, they have many others.

[Anonymous No.17435757]

>>17435666
>CXL 8 and Rosewood
Express surprise that she can't tell the color difference between the two.

[Anonymous No.17435766]

>>17435752
Sorry you're so stupid champ

[Anonymous No.17435767]

>>17435710
>thursday shill

I own one pair of Thursday boots and admittedly it was a pain in the ass getting them right. First pair was jacked up, returned for a new one, they are ok.
The only reason I mentioned them is for $200 there aren't many decent good year welted boots, especially once you get outside of workwear. I used Amazon so the return and exchange was fast as fuck, i had everything sorted in less than a week.

So for someone who's new to the game and doesn't know all the brands, I don't think Thursday is a terrible option if you order through Amazon.

But I think Grant Stone is a waaaaay better choice, for double the money you a boot that easily beats Allen Edmonds in quality and ties with Alden. Their customer

[Anonymous No.17435770]

>>17435666
Please show a pic of the two boots you claim to have side by side so we can judge you and your mother.

[Anonymous No.17435801]

eBay is a godsend if you know your size in a brand and know a little about how to fix scrapes and scuffs.

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue, grand total $99. No deep scrapes or scuffs, relatively new sole as well.

If you're in a rush and need something specific eBay is a pain in the ass. But if you keep an eye on it and check every few days you're going to come across absolute steals. Great if you're starting out and looking to experiment on what works for you

[Anonymous No.17435825]

>>17435801
I was looking at a pair of something similar from AE myself but was always told never to buy used
Am I getting played and should just take hte plunge?

[Anonymous No.17435855]

>>17435825
If you're not experienced buying used can be risky.

You can get lucky and get a $400 pair of boots for $100, or you can drop $100 and have a pair of shoes that doesn't fit and you can't return.

If you're patient and know what to look for then I strongly recommend buying on eBay.

AE is easy to buy on eBay if you can go try them on first in an AE store or Nordstrom.

[Anonymous No.17435870]

>>17435855
I've bought used a couple times in the past, but they were Red Wings and Wolverines, two boot brands I already owned previously and were fitted for, so I knew exactly what to look for.
Mybiggest problem is width, I'm on the edge of 9D at the lower end of 9E. All of my wolverine and Red Wing shoes/boots fit great in a D, meanwhile I own tennis shoes and dress shoes that barely fit in E.
I would love to try AEs or Grant stones but I've never had one on my foot, nor do I know a place to go try them on unless I do something scummy like buy them online, try them, and return them the same day just so I can go ebay sniping.

[Anonymous No.17435896]

>>17435156
>buy any chelsea you like
>have it resoled with vibram mini-lug
>????
>profit

[Anonymous No.17435905]

>>17435767
Buy some Rossi boots mate. Similar price, better company. No reason to shill mystery meat chinkshit like Thursgays.

For that matter, GYW only works if it isn't done on cheap shitty canvas gemming. Seeing how they tear, they're definitely doing this.

[Anonymous No.17435910]

>>17435766
:(

[Anonymous No.17435911]

>>17435905
>GYW only works if it isn't done on cheap shitty canvas gemming
anon...

[Anonymous No.17435916]

>>17435911
Yes. The gemming is load bearing.

[Anonymous No.17435938]

>>17435585
>>17435609
Jesus how fat are you? Those ankles are fucking huge.

[Anonymous No.17435942]

>>17435938
Bigger than you, twink.

[Anonymous No.17435959]

Scuffed my Tafts today. It won't buff out

[Anonymous No.17435972]

>>17435942
Fatter maybe but I doubt you're bigger

[Anonymous No.17435974]

>>17435959
Fixed it.

[Anonymous No.17436004]

Thrifted Ariat patriot boots

[Anonymous No.17436005]

>>17436004
Treated with Saphir and brush

[Anonymous No.17436314]

>>17435916
the gemming is what makes it gyw......

[Anonymous No.17436322]

>>17435905
>is this a common defect
Why do they do this? Is it some sort of cope knowing they bought cheap shit and are fully aware its just that, or what? Its a fucking hole.

[Anonymous No.17436329]

>>17435870
Ok, I think I can help here.

I'm between a 12D and 12E. My New Balance are all E, my other dress shoes from Cole Haan, Clark's and Florsheim are w. In AE dress shoes I'm a 12E. I can do a 12D in them but there's a break in period of a couple wears that's mildly uncomfortable.

All my AE boots are 12D. I've got Dalton, Patton, Freeport and now Park Avenue. Freeport is absolutely perfect, just a really comfortable boot. Patton and Park Avenue are great too. Dalton is a little snug. Not uncomfortable, it broke in ok and now it's fine. I think if I had to do it again I'd get a E in my Dalton's because I can't wear thick socks in them now.

Grant Stone is half size large. So I'm an 11.5, but I've had to get an 11.5D and an 11.5E in the same last because the types of leather they used were very different.
But their customer service is very easy to deal with, the return service is automatic so you don't have to talk to anyone and you don't pay return shipping. If you have to make an exchange, it's fast. I'd say start with a 9E from them.


Tldr: AE boots for me are pretty TTS and normally cut pretty generously even though I have to take an E in their dress shoes.

[Anonymous No.17436332]

>>17436005
saphir is pretty much a cheat code when in comes to show maintenance and repair. I've fixed deep scuffs and abrasions with their products to the point even my autistic ass can't pick up the original flaws.

At first I balked at the pricing but it saves me so much money when I can buy shoes people think are done and resurrect them with a couple hours work, tops.

[Anonymous No.17436335]

>>17436332
yea its great, i used it to cover the insane grain break a pair i sold had. I feel kind of bad knowing that it will instantly come back the buyer takes his first steps in them but whatever.

[Anonymous No.17436336]

>>17436314
Exactly. Which is why you never never never use cheap canvas like Thursgays does. It tears.
Use thick, good quality canvas.

[Anonymous No.17436339]

>>17436336
oh ok. my misunderstanding I thought you were shitting on canvas in general

[Anonymous No.17436343]

>>17436322
if you make a post that is outright angry about it the thursdayboot account is less likely to reply to you and the posters will downvote you to protect the brand
you have to show up cap in hand asking for thier humble advice on something thats clearly fucked and give the Thursday account an opportunity to swoop in and make it right so that everyone can suck them off over good customer service
it's a really fucked social dynamic and something that I've only ever seen with Tesla owners on reddit and Twitter

[Anonymous No.17436635]

>>17436322
It's a social technique designed to engender a receptive response from the community, and Thursday themselves. You need to seem a little clueless, because then people will upvote you for visibility. If you make a post that sounds upset you won't get upvotes, which means no visibility, which means no response from Thursday.

[Anonymous No.17436639]

>>17435896
Oh sure, just add $80-120 to the price of the shoe before even wearing it. They make commando Chelsea boots.

[Anonymous No.17436651]

>mfw still don't know why semidressanon is so mad about the laces here>>17435585

[Anonymous No.17436695]

New thread

>>17436694
>>17436694

New

>>17436694
>>17436694