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Literally "Reddit: The Boots".

>> No.9279889

Disgusting neckbeard shoes.

>> No.9280367

>>9279884
*upvotes*

>> No.9280377

>>9279884
/r/mfacirclejerk

>> No.9280383

>>9279884
kek. remember when red wings wolverins and clarks desert boots were everywhere on /fa/?

>> No.9280388

>>9280383
DOWNVOTED

>> No.9280392

>>9279884
Still get compliments on these from randoms

>> No.9280404

>>9279884
I have a pair of these. So good

>> No.9280412

>>9279884
>not being black
>having laces
>not skinny toe box

fedora tier. I'm afraid of 2016/17 when chelseas are fedora neckbeard tier

>> No.9280415

did someone summon le reddit army?

>> No.9280420

>>9279884
oh no people are liking something I like! Better stick "lol reddit" in front of it!

Okay whew I'm cool again.

>> No.9280432

people always hate on clarks but they aren't half as bad as "heritage" work boots.

redwings are literally fedora-level affectation

>> No.9280435

Fuck I just bought these too.

Fuk OP fuk

>> No.9280437

>>9280432
it sucks that >>9280412 is wrong and chelseas will be fedora tier by next fall

>> No.9280443

I really did just buy these, mainly because I wanted something that decent and would last. I also went heavily by the Reddit reviews.

Does this fucking mean I'm going to get tipped on the bus.

Please tell me it ain't true OP.

>> No.9280455

>>9280443
>>9280443
I think that would be better than be recognised as effay (see other thread on meetup)

>> No.9280466

>>9280443
Fuck you cunts are insecure.
But yes these boots are shit and will look shit unless you go full work wear, which looks like shit anyway

>> No.9280481

>>9280466
so not true...works with shirts that aren't flannel + parkas etc. Blue/black jeans.

>> No.9280491

Eyy I wonder how many orders these guys have made, they literally bought so many LL Bean ducky fucky boots that they went behind for months.

Check out this reddit thread for toppest of keks

>http://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/2qiop8/red_wing_retailers_shunning_heritage_line/

>> No.9280493

OMG ARE THESE REDDIT BOOTS!?

I CANT WEAR THESE ANYMORE BECAUSE I AM INSECURE AND CANNOT THINK FOR MYSELF.

THANK YOU OP FOR INFORMING ME.

>> No.9280523

>>9280493
>>9280466

It was a joke, put the fedora back on the shelf.

I don't care if these are leddit may mays, this forum where drop drotch trousers are coming in fashion is irrelevant.

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9280529

>getting your shoe advice from reddit
>ever

>> No.9280540

>>9280412
chelseas are already previous lvl

>> No.9280544

>>9280491
READ THE THREAD DINGWADS

>> No.9280551

>>9280540
enlighten me on nxtlvl boots that don't look like science fiction cosplay

>> No.9280617

>>9280491
that was pretty great. i wonder how autist these kids look waddling into the stores.

>> No.9280645
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9280645

>>9279884
>I worry if I like something a poorly dressed section of the internet dresses like
>I worry about being associated about another website on an anonymous image board
>I think /fa/ is far superior than reddit
>I still insult people with reddit as if it still has any meaning in 2015

Have fun with your insecurities, you special flowers.

>> No.9280661

>>9280645
dumb frogposter

>> No.9280669

>>9280645
Whatever makes you feel better about owning neckbeard boots mate : )

>> No.9280670

>tfw just copped black iron rangers for 50% off
lmao

>> No.9280679

>>9280669

I copped le brown leddit rangers, they will look great with my drop crotch trousers and $300 plain black t-shirt.

>> No.9280697

>>9280669
I don't even own iron rangers.
But hey, whatever helps validate your superior fashion sense dude. You clearly know better than everyone else, so I'm glad you let us know. :)

>> No.9280750

>>9280551
you have no eye

>> No.9280753

>>9279884
But they're actually great boots.

>> No.9280761

>>9280753
Yeah bro! Lay red wings are great quality... and let's not forget muh heritage.

>> No.9280783 [DELETED] 

>>9280697
im not normally mean on the internet because i dont have an axe to grind but ur a huge faggot

>> No.9280924

>>9280529

Serious question: What's wrong with Bean boots? I live in New England and everyone wears these during the winter. I usually think of them as an old man boot actually.

>> No.9280953

>>9280924
Nothing. They're highly functional if you live in a cold climate. But they're insanely popular among preppy college kids so /fa/ hates them.

>> No.9280969

>>9280670

where you mong

>> No.9281018

>>9280969

I got brown Iron Rangers (Amber) for £174 inc. delivery.

>> No.9281130

>>9281018

I got a pair in Amber for $117

>> No.9281248

>>9280523

lmao u deffo dress like shit

>> No.9281277

>>9281130

Can't really match that in the UK, the sale I found was obscure as fuk in itself. No sale would ever sell them for that low.

>> No.9281285

>>9281248

deffo XD XD

> XD

>> No.9281330

>>9280388

Kek

>> No.9281346

>>9281277

I walked into a Marshalls right after Christmas and they had a pair in the clearance bin. The store usually sells crappy and overstocked clothing from inexpensive brands, so I have no idea what they were doing there. They don't even fit me.

>> No.9281361

>>9281346

You found a unicorn m8

>> No.9281363

>>9280443
don't worry babe, at least you don't have Doc's like me

>> No.9281373

Could be worse. You could have bought Katahdins like me.

>> No.9281414

>>9281363

But aren't Docs nouveau 2015? I copped the Iron Ranger's, the ones in the pic, based largely on Leddit's advice.

Then copped some Left Field Greaser jeans to fit my /fit/izen thighs. Going to cop some shirts, better hit Leddit again for more tips.

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9281440

nice boots bro thanks for letting me borrow them

>> No.9281446

You know, because of this place I go to leddit for more and more shit it is basically exactly like this place.

Fuck you guys

>> No.9281465

Are Dayton service boots fedora tier as well?

>> No.9281477

>>9281465
anything made of leather is fedora tier granddad fuccboi

>> No.9281508

>>9281465
Dayton's own service boot is overpriced as fuck and pretty terrible looking
The Wings and Horns collab is mad fucking dope tho

>> No.9281578

>>9280420
wait what?

by this logic, if you compare something you wear to reddit, that makes you cool.

>> No.9281582

>>9280924
nothing except all those basic bitches in maine wearing down jackets, black leggings and instead of knee-high riding boots, bean boots.

>> No.9281647

I can't get into boots, they make me look like I give a shit

>> No.9281713
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>> No.9281721
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9281721

>2013
>not AE dalton boots

enjoy your made in china shit

>> No.9281740

>>9281721
>he doesn't wear Crockett and Jones Skye boots
laughingwhores.jpg

>> No.9281764

>>9281440
why are the creases going under the toecap? that doesn't look right

>> No.9281786

>>9281285

confirmed for autism

>autism

>> No.9281804

>>9280679
>they will look great with my drop crotch trousers and $300 plain black t-shirt
topmost kek
/fa/ really needs to pretend you didn't just shit on their bread n butter

>> No.9281851

Person who actually does real man's work, here. Thought you all should know that in the world of physical labor, the redwings kids are still considered neckbeard plebs. They've never used any other brand of steel toe and they swear it's the best ever. They think their taste in emo metal is brutal and they've also got a best friend in the Navy so u better not talk shit about murica bro

>> No.9281858

>>9281851
what do you use, then?

>> No.9281870

>>9281858
probably cheap worker's boots since they get intensive use and spending 100s of dollars on Red Wings would be stupid

>> No.9281873

>>9281740
>le wenches :)
>workwear
move along mfa

>> No.9281880

>>9280383
Geez how long ago was that

>> No.9281881

red wings are good quality, probably the best in their price range. they dont cut corners, have hard wearing leathers, and have solid quality control

that being said, iron rangers are probably their worst model

>ugly last
>bulbous toe
>useless sole
>overhyped as fuck

>> No.9281932

what's funny is that /r/mfa is literally a less extreme /fa/ 6-12 months in the past.

>> No.9281969

>>9281881
> they dont cut corners, have hard wearing leathers, and have solid quality control
Sure thing, but they're not really "worker boots" (as their marketing claims) as they wouldn't last more than 1-2 years (at most, as evidenced by numerous redditors) daily, rough use.

>> No.9281982

>>9279884

Bb-but how am I supposed to wear my 300$+ fashion boots in the rain when it's not waterproof? Should I grab a pair of those super stylish made in Maine golashboots?

>> No.9281991

>>9281932
They Know lol. Unless they're in denial they know.

>> No.9281993

>>9281932
and /fa/ itself is already prvs lvl

>> No.9282008

>>9281969
Mine are past 3 years of dailyish rough usage without being all torn up. If you're working construction or something, then yeah, they'll get destroyed, but not everyone is doing that. Hell, a lot of carpenters and such buy Red Wings even when they know they'll get destroyed just to keep their feet in good shape.

>> No.9282033

>>9281969
they're heritage styled fashion boots

if you want work boots, buy work boots, which redwing makes plenty of

>> No.9282038

>>9280455

there was an /fa/ meetup recently?

>> No.9282071

>>9281858
My wolverines fell apart by the time I finished tradeschool. Thorogood and its STS clones are terrible. Keen Utility has proven to be durable but the styles aren't very effay. I knew a guy who built Caterpillar equipment and got free CAT boots, and they held up very well.

Next I will probably try Timberland or a different Keen pair.

>>9281870
Exactly. Spending $200+ on work boots is silly if you're doing lots of heavy construction, welding or metal fabrication. Nothing lasts more than a year or two in those conditions.

>> No.9282078

I still like my CDBs

>> No.9282106

The thing that makes IR unsuitable as work boots isn't the quality, it's the design from the 1930s. They're uncomfortable as fuck. In years past it use to be a given your boots would be painful. In the 1800s you didn't even get a right or left boot.

Modern work boots feel like you're wearing a big running shoe.

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9282632

So wait
Am I a pleb now for getting these 875s then?

>> No.9282637

>>9282106
>They're uncomfortable as fuck.
say what
I mean they are leather boots so it's kinda given they will hurt before they shape to your feet but they are pretty fucking comfortable after that, granted I always buy good insoles for my boots.

>> No.9282644

>>9282632
I don't see how anyone can think these looks good. The sole itself is so repulsive.

>> No.9282655

>>9282632
They could have looked good if they had a separate heel.

>> No.9282677

>>9282632
>>9282644
>>9282655
ignore both of these fat retards statements, it's a great boot and works well in tons of fits. I have the grey color way and love them

>> No.9282698

>>9282637

They have zero cushioning. RIP your knees if you're standing in those all day.

>> No.9282712

>>9282698
Like I said, I buy insoles for them
Really you are kinda fucking retarded if you don't buy some as well, most boots have shitty insoles as default or just plain don't have any

>> No.9282738

>>9282712

WHich ones do you use? I usually use superfeet in my shoes, but they don't work well in boots. raises the heel up too much.

>> No.9282755

>>9282677
can you post a few fits? An imgur album or something? I need inspiration.

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9282770

>mfw imagining some scrawy white reddit kid wearing work boots

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>>9282738
These
Local brand too which is nice, they cost 20 euros though but they are so fucking good
Walking in flatheeled sneakers after wearing my boots with these on felt so fucking bad

>> No.9282846

>>9279884
Great boots when they age

>> No.9283348

>>9281285
>>9281786

Thanks for the shitpost

>> No.9283364

>>9282677
post a fit then idiot

>> No.9283373

>>9281440
what the fuck is going on here

>> No.9283446
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>>9282755
I don't have any fit pics in them, but if this thread is alive tomorrow when I'm heading out I may throw a pic up for you

The ones I have don't have the red wings logo on the side of the boot either which i prefer

>> No.9283463

>>9279884
lol i saw some faggot wearing these with raw denim and a polo shirt the other day. they looked like clown shoes

>> No.9283796

fashion plen..what are some decent looking work boots in a good price range that won't make me look like a fedora or a try-hard?

>> No.9284126

>>9279884
>Lmao Look at those "Leddit" boots

Yes, because if we couldn't get enough of /fa/'s circlejerk of fucking Doc Martens.

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>>9279884
>Laughs about "Leddit" Boots
>Literally a thread made every fucking day about Doc Martens in /fa/
>Pic very fucking related.

>> No.9284264

>>9284126
>>9284141
samefag

>> No.9284387

>>9279884
Even so, i'd rather get a pair of IR than the moon boots constantly plastered over /fa/.. i'd even go as far to say that reddit has a better dress sense than /fa/ these days

>> No.9284396

>>9284387
so you want 1930's cosplay clown shoes over modern sneakers that are more comfy and that every normal person wants
gotcha
/tips fedora

>> No.9284419

>>9280443
Nobody will give a shit except the $2000 black gumboot-wearers on /fa/ and they'd never have the balls to talk shit IRL so you should be fine :^)

>> No.9284430

>>9284396
>thinking your "modern sneakers" don't make you look like a spoilt child.

I didn't say I have IR.. i don't like their toe and the exaggerated back. Every boot i've ever owned looks far better than moon boots.

>> No.9284442

>>9284430
looks better to you maybe
but you are a self-confessed reddit tier heritage autist and no one really gives a shit about your opinion when your fashion taste is literally miner-core cosplay

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>>9284396
>every normal person wants
A "normal person" would never wear something like this.

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>>9284447
youre right, a normal person would buy the real things instead of fakes like this

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>>9284442
Keep on being delusional. when you grow our of your moon boots phase you will realize how autistic you look. Pic related - probably autistic and likely no friends outside of fellow moon boot autists.\

>> No.9284491

>>9284471
best of mfa fit

>> No.9284496

>>9284471
this would be better if he wasnt so short

when short people try to get into fashion it comes across as tryhard very easily

>> No.9284514

>>9284496
i think the point is that with those shoes anyone would look tryhard.

>> No.9284537

>>9284514
I think we had this argument a year ago.

>>6300850
>>They look like shit
>false
>>clown shoes
>why are you switching the topic from rick owens to red wings

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9284548

No regrets.

>> No.9284557

>>9280924
They are ugly as sin. Sure, buy them if you really need the functionality, I'm not saying you should prioritize fashion over function, but 99% of people that I've seen wear them do not need them and they make you look like you are wearing snow shovels on your feet.

>> No.9284700

>>9279884
My ex girlfriend had a pair of boots like these, she'd wear them with blue jeans and a floral shirt.
>inb4 autism
>she was autistic

>> No.9284706

>>9280491
that sale person sounded like a legit cunt tho.

in fact anybody that works in sales have no reason to look down a customer's status/taste since they're modern day serfs. they'd starve if they weren't giving dome to a different trustfund baby every month.

>> No.9284719

>>9279884
Literally "My no gf could bench press me & I can't grow a beard: Average /fa/ poster"

>> No.9284730

>T-that's a good boot!

This is what American low-life neckbeards actually think.

Whenever I see someone wearing Red Wings I immediately assume he is a /b/, /r9k/ or /v/ dropout-resolutionfag.

>>9284700
Maybe she's not autistic but she's more than likely a redneck or a trashy fat blob.

>> No.9284746

>>9281508
thats sort of depressing
i've only ever seen pictures of the collaborated daytons and i assumed they were the standard service boots and not something that had a limited run that you can't even buy anymore

>> No.9284770

>>9284730
what boots do you like anon?

>> No.9284775

>>9284770
inb4 goof sz shit

its a good looking normal boot

anyone who thinks otherwise is trying too hard to look like an anime character

>> No.9284785

>>9284770
Common Projects combat boots.

>> No.9284902

>T-that's a good boot!

>This is what American low-life neckbeards actually think.

>Whenever I see someone wearing Red Wings I immediately assume he is a /b/, /r9k/ or /v/ dropout-resolutionfag.

Here is a pic of me and my boots

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>>9284902

>> No.9284910

>>9284471
dude looks chill, probably has 50+ friends and cousins to hang with at any given time
you on the other hand have re-runs of dexter and /mfa/ for your social interactions

face it, heritage core looks tryhard and forced. even if gothninja is equally affected at least its modern. you might as well be wearing pantaloons and a cumberbund while you're at it, autist

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>>9284910
probably not, though

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9285032

What does /fa/ think of these? I've been thinking of getting a pair.

>> No.9285044

>>9285032
Would look great with selvedge bootcut jawnz and le fedora. :)

>> No.9285047

>>9285032

do you really need an opinion on butterbean timbs?

>> No.9285052

>>9285044
Ironic shitposting is still shitposting, dumbass.
>>9285047
I see it a lot and someone recommended them to me. Just wanted your guy's opinion on it.

>> No.9285232

what is fa's general opinion on Moc toe? any disadvantage of choosing moc toe compared to the round toe?

>> No.9285237

>>9285032
Disgusting I never understood why people buy these, Kinda same with Docs, although I understand buying them to a certain degree.
Also chances are you will look like a tool wearing them unless you are black

>> No.9285500

>>9285232
Moc toe is nice if they are actual moccasins.
Otherwise no

>> No.9285753

>>9282632
the fact that you would ask that question makes you a pleb

>> No.9286214

>>9285237
>Also chances are you will look like a tool wearing them unless you are black
Fuck off. Those boots weren't made just for black people. They appropriated them but they're just boots. Anyone can wear them.

>> No.9286228

>>9286214
If you're American, they would make you look like a frat douche or a preppy tool.

If you're British, they will make you like a chav.

No white, fashionable young middle-upper class male would EVER wear those. Literally nigger or tool shoes.

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>>9286214
mhmm yes theyve been appropriated by the right groups so anyone can wear them without being called a fashion victim

>> No.9286235

>>9286214
>Those boots weren't made just for black people
True but I can probably count good fits where wheat timberlands look appropriate on white people with one hand.
Just cause you can buy them doesn't mean you can pull them off.

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>>9280523
rekt, ownd, btfo etc

>> No.9286282

>>9280750
>avoiding the question

i guess i do so you'll have to educate me>>9281477

>> No.9286294

>>9281477
especially anything by rick owens

>> No.9286304

>>9281873
>m-muh supreme neet suburban lifestyle
>they technically are streets in my subdivision so I am obviously in street fashion culture

gb2 tumblr plz

>> No.9286310

>>9281932
this is true. palewave is starting to get mentioned all the time. 7 months after I created it, here.

>> No.9286318

>>9284264
>implying samefagging invalidates the point you're so mad and upset over

>> No.9286323

>>9284396
>every normal person wants

i saw a guy in geos once, and literally a group of 10/10 model tier qts started laughing hysterically at him

>in b4 dressing for grils

>> No.9286327

>>9284442
*tips blistered lambskin drapey black rick owens fedora*

>> No.9286336

>>9286323
What environment and qts? HS teens? Workplace?

>> No.9286337

>>9284730
>im high fashion in my ricky moon boots

this is literally what socially crippled autistic basement dwelling raised by the internet nu-neckbeard incels think

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>> No.9286345

>>9286336
college campus, probably early 20s

>no he wasn't azn

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>>9286304
>gb2tumblr
kek when will manlets learn

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>>9286354

>being this upset about being exposed

i don't know, when will you learn, manlet

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>>9286396
i didnt fall for the cordovan marketing Jesse

>> No.9286485

>>9284719
>"My no gf could bench press me
>no gf
>benchpress
Isn't that just a one-handed push up?

>> No.9286599

>tfw chelseas are quickly replacing muh heritage boots as most popular on reddit

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>>9286599

>> No.9286661

w2c boots?

>> No.9286795 [DELETED] 

>Listening to /fa
>ever

Pick two.
I live in the silicon valley and ever 5'4" chink dresses like /fa/ lite. Hitler youth, joggers, NB, fuck you gooks, you wouldn't know fashion if it but you in the face.

>> No.9287022

>>9286228
How about the black ones?