/boot/ general

>>12474029
I have the iron rangers rough and tough and they're my favorite pair of shoes.

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what is the consensus on timberland boots.
Is it just a meme? Can I even wear them without looking like a NY fuckboi?

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>>12474063
classic timbs are meme tier but timberland has some ok designs

>>12474075
Nothing can be more meme than two heel tabs.

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>>12474076
Oh shit, I didn't notice, just went to the timberland website and grabbed the first one that wasn't immediately egregious but that's pretty bad actually. Some are truly awful in every way though like pic related

>>12474029
What are some good all black steel toe work boots? Should I get solovair?

>>12474029
Wolverine and Thursday's are low quality trash SENPAI

>>12474063
I've seen some of my favourite and least favourite fits with timbs. Don't dress like a wigger and you're pretty much golden. Also alpha females w/ timbs will watch you like a hawk.

>>12474029
Get the Red Wings 8086.

>>12474063
fuccboi tier, especially if you wear it like that

>>12474075
absolutely haram

Any patrician boot makers that run wide or provide wide width boots besides meme rangers?

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I'm looking for a black combat boot that looks cool. also when is it too hot to wear them

Why does everybody recommend red wings? their toe boxes are so high and round they look like fucking clown shoes lmao

>>12474063

wheat timbs are shit but I have a pair in black that I like a lot

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w2c these exact boots right now???

fuck all the other pilot boots with the ugly zip in the middle I need these exact boots

red wings are not played out, go with the rangers, remember to size down

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get CCP or Dior

>>12475299
Pilotenstiefel

>>12474117
>>12474759
>>12474831
WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THIS BOARD ANSWER MY FUCKING QUESTIONS RIGHT NOW YOU AUTIST PIECES OF SHIT EXCLAMATION POINT DADADADADA BROTHERMAN BILL BROTHERMAN BILL

>>12475540
Nah pilotenstiefel are the ones he doesn't want. Look at Austrian paratrooper boots, not the exact same but a similar meme.

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I've got these and people tell me they look nice, but I feel like I don't have an outfit to back them up.

>>12475676
Ah okay, had those two mixed up.

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I have the waterproof version of these, they're bretty gud. Almost as light as tennis shoes, intended to be worn by cops so you retain a lot of mobility but still get that nice boot protection feeling and I think they look pretty slick if you blouse your pants.

Also has a bloodborne pathogen resistant membrane so you can safely stomp on AIDS-ridden nigs.

>>12474802
what's the id on pic related?

>>12475837
What do you wear them with?

>>12475850
I usually just go with cuffed jeans/cargo pants and any kiind of t shirt, sometimes with a long sleeve button up

>>12474031

My iron rangers are my 'they'll survive anything' boots, tough as nails.

>>12474029
I've been eyeing the thursday captain in black as well. I think it's the most sleek without going to far into the ysl look, but the shoe construction worries me.

>>12475861
The captains (and Thursday's collection in general) are definitely sleek as fuck but yeah I've heard mixed reviews as far as the quality. But then again it's only $200. I might cop later in brown so that I won't mind any blemishes as much because I really fucking love the Thursday last

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Cop these awhile ago.. still waiting

>>12475840
pirates of the carribean

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I like the Wolverine 1000 mile.

However, stories of shit quality control are scaring me out of a purchase.

What are some boots that are comparable in aesthetics that are /quality/

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>>12474029
Doc Martens are horseshit.

I got a pair fo 1490s in October, I kept them up with oiling, waxing, polishing and all the methods I found. I swapped the insoles, used a different pair of shoes around 3-4 times during the week, the whole ordeal. You know what happened a month ago? A hole. A fucking hole split up behind the toecap. After 6 months of usage. I got that place stitched at a local shoemaker, but just a month ago, another one split up right above my heel. I went to the shoemaker again, and I also ordered him to stitch all the other areas behind both toecaps to avoid further splitting. Altogether, the leather around the toecap, the sides, the ankles and heels is all crudded up and now, patched and stitched shut. The leather around the leg of the boot is nice and shiny, because I've kept it that way and it doesn't bend that much during normal usage, but nothing has seemed to help. I live in the city, I don't do long walks or anything. I'm gonna keep this pair, and I even copped a pair of 1460s at a local bidding-site for around 30€, but fucking hell. Is this what these people are confirming as "quality" nowadays? Were Docs ever durable? Do I need to splurge more on my Docs like with the MiE-model or should I just get a pair of memeboots next?

Pic related is the stitched are behind the toecap.

>>12477379

LMAO are those made in England or China?

>>12476955

Even though it's a meme redwings

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>>12477397
Taiwan, what do you fucking expect? AKA the boots that 99% stores here sell. I think there's one or two stores (online only too) that sell the British-made models, otherwise it's online or the official stores around the world. This pair was ""just""" 150€. Pic related is the damage after just one month (November, I think) into the boots, after around 2-3 weeks after I had broken them in.

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ID on Adam Driver's boots please?

Tired of my timbs, wanna switch things up a bit

>>12477379
ive had my 1460s since december 2015, i wear them regularly. ive worn them to work, ive worn them on walks in the forest, ive stepped in rivers with them, ive ran from police in them, ive worn them to bars, parties, and concerts. ive never once maintained them in any way, never even cleaned them other than wearing them in the rain. literally, the only damage to them is wrinkles in the leather. what the fuck did you do to put holes in them?

>>12477409
MiE or Asian-model?

>>12474029

I don't know about quality, but those thursday captains look dope af

>>12477467
>jack and jones
kys

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want to get leather chelsea boots but im not trying to spend more then 150-200..
tried to cop from asos but i am an 11.5
where should i look

>>12475299
These are modified German pilot boots. I did the same with mine.

>>12477403
Are those China or MiE?

>>12477467
>>12477482
Faggots, both of you.
Nothing wrong with J&J

>>12476909
No you didn't. Those havent been in production for ever.

That ship has sailed my friend. Let it go.

>>12474029
ID on top right?

>>12477853
Not him but they look like Thursday Black Presidents

>>12477601

Ralph Lauren

>>12477719

>what is second hand

>>12477883
What are these exactly?

>>12475840
they're from a miley cyrus music vid, do a quick reverse image search

>>12474029
are you looking for dress boots or work boots? Because the TBs are a lot more dressy than the rest of your pairs. Regardless, I like the bottom right redwings the best

>>12477853
They're TB Presidents. He IDs all the boots in the picture in the original post.

>>12474802
I would probably rock boots between October and February. But I'm in NY so the answer to your question is dependent on the climate near you. Maybe above 55 F don't rock boots?

>>12478102
I'm in hell aka florida its usually 80+ f way too hot for jeans

>>12478119
I mean you could buy boots but combat boots can really only be worn with pants. The idea of wearing boots and pants in 80+ weather makes me sweat just thinking about it so I probably wouldn't buy boots if I were you. sorry m8

>>12475359
>tfw no tornadoes

Anyone got a link to those Austrian paratrooper boots or whatever? The zip ones? Been looking for them for a long time

any site where I can buy docs without the massive shipping fee?

south america btw

>>12477719
Wat??? they are readily available to purchase on their website

>>12478090
I dress casually most of the time but I think I'm looking for something between the two. I want something that doesn't look silly with jeans and a t shirt but that can also be dressed up with slacks and a button down.

>>12477625
Taiwan, read the post goddamnit.

>>12474029
black leather combat boots have been played out since 1990. Those boots where only popular because similar jungle boots were worn by the military of the time. Find a aestheticly pleasing modern combat boots or don't combat boots at all.

Anyone make decent boots in size 13?

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Thank god that we still have shoemakers

Fucking chink-made 1490s.

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>>12478784
Both shoes are patched + stitched by the sides.

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>>12478784
>>12478789
7 months in now, I'll be fucking surprised if these last aaaaaall the way into October

Asking for advice. I'm gonna cop clarks desert boots, also they are basically my first pair of boots (I'm pretty new to /fa/) and I wasn't sure about color. I'm gonna wear them with black or blue/light blue jeans. Help me /fa/!

>>12478043

Dayton

>>12476955
for what it's worth, I bought a pair of 1k miles probably 6-7 yrs ago. Mine had no quality issues and are still holding up great even though I wear them in all the elements. I'm not aware of the control issues you're talking about, maybe it's relegated to their newer production. Just based on my old pair id recommend them though.

>>12478141
I don't have tornadoes but I have guidi pigskin backzips with a double stacked heel and they're so outrageous that I literally never wear them. I'd probably have the same experience with tornados. I'm not home but will try and remember to post a pic of them later today, they're beautiful boots.

Selling boots hmu

https://www.grailed.com/users/674134-lucashepardawesome56/wardrobe

>>12477379
Obviously a force was applied to the leather for it to just separate. Those kinds of things don't happen spontaneously, perhaps you just got the wrong width of shoe judging by the fact it split at where the toes would be.

Also chink quality.

>>12478784
>>12478789
>>12478794
Why even bother with the cost of 'fixing' them? Just get something new, man.

>>12479029
You mean my toes? Boi, sizing up in the store would have meant that the shoe would have started just wiggling around while I would be just walking slowly.

>>12477411
Probably the Asian model, my mom got them for me for Christmas and I think she just ordered them off the website

>>12478310
Pic related was a dayton and wings+horns collab.

So no it is not the "same" boot.

You can buy the original dayton sure, but it will not look like pic related. This is fa, close enough is not good enough.

Post a pic saying you have those and expect to get ripped apart like a kid wearing dreamboxes trying to pass them off as ricks.

>>12478815
Black will be most versatile always but black desert boots are strange imo. Try some on in a store in your favorite black jeans and see if you can find a brown that works, most browns work with most blues imo.

>>12477601
this pic makes me gag

>>12475299
These really look spectacular. Name?

>>12474117
The old 10i DM industrials are god tier if you can find them in your country, got discontinued a few years ago, definitely worth checking eBay

>>12478147
Bundeswher pilotenstiefel, Germany pilot boots, check ebay.co.de

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>>12479843
>old 10i DM industrials
pic related?

>>12474029
Aldos has pretty good boots like this. I took a chance and ordered a pair without trying them on and it was awesome.

>>12474029
Whatever you do, don't get the Thursdays. Trash.

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should i cop this guys?

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i want to find these boots in europe but i''ve had no luck

they are WWII era jump boots made by Corcoran

more pics to follow

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i already know how to make them look like from first pic to this pic but i cant find these boots in europe.

again, they are Corcoran WWII era military jump boots

>>12480439
>>12480440

when and if i find these i will be wearing them with high cuffed jeans, tucked in polo shirt and a shaved head.

looking forward to getting into a lot of fights

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What black boots look good on big feet? Looking towards something Austria para/combat boot style. Ann D and Dior ones look great but not in my size and out of my price range plus hard to find.

Anyone got any recommendations?

I'm a US 14 for reference.

You guys say docs are clunky, from my experience of seeing people wearing them it's quite true so I think it'd be a bad decision for me to try them.

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>>12480489
>me

>>12478094
fucking hell my bad

>>12475667
(you)

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>>12480309
You want to look for the model code DM398A and pic related on the outside and tongue of the boot (avoid the website TX100.com its a scam site)

Its a different type of loather which lasts much longer but its much much worse trying to break in, still worth it though


http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/222506396096

what are some good womens chelsea boots that aren't overpriced?

>>12480842
Those look better than my normal 1490s

>>12480439
>>12480440
>>12480445

I have a U.S. site saved, not sure if they ship to Europe.

http://www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/usfparac.htm

>>12480439
http://uspatriottactical.com/corcoran-jump-boots-10-inch-historic-leather-brown/

Should be about $45 USD for shipping

>>12480445
Are you a skinhead?

>>12480903
BTW how are Corcorans during winter? Aren't the soles really slippery?

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Any opinions on the qaulity of Solovair? I'm looking at the 6 eye Derby boot.

>>12475299
i can confirm these are just the normal bundeswehr pilot boots with the zipper removed. i wonder if i should do that to mine. might post a comparison picture later

>>12480997
You also need to double the amount of eyelets if you want them to be the same.
Wouldn't advice it, desu. It takes me a good fifteen minutes to get mine on---although I've put rawhide laces in them which doesn't help one bit.

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>>12481022
yea, i realized that just after i removed the whole lacing stuff from one boot. i just put the zipper back in.

also guys, where can i get something like pic related in size 44? they look so perfect.

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>>12481095
>leather soles

>>12477397
Made in England's do it too

>>12477379
My made in England's did same but after 4years of wear

>>12480489
bump

>>12480916
I haven't bought a pair yet. I was eyeing these boots from Corcoran which have a lug outsole. http://uspatriottactical.com/corcoran-plain-toe-10-inch-leather-combat-boot-with-lug-outsole-black/

As for the leather soled model, from what I've read they can be slippery if you don't wear out the leather sole on eg. concrete, bitumen first. I would expect them to be slippery on ice, however.

>>12480912
i am.

>>12480894
hank you i will look it up

>>12480894
i checked it out and they do

thanks anon ur a troopr

>>12480894
i checked it out and they do

thanks anon ur a troopr

>>12480445
>>12482307
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>>12480960
Great quality, buy them

>>12477604
What did you do? Pics ? Do you still have a piece of leather in the middle like the Julius boots or did you just remove them all together

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What do you think? Sanders Kelso, storm welt, commando sole. Considering getting these for next f/w.

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These are my red wing iron rangers and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. They're worth the price tag

>>12474075
pic not related right?

>>12482878
Pic related, that's me

>>12482871
brown boots are gross, but i guess they suit you if your a chubby 42 yr old numale

>>12474075
honestly if you choose these over classic timberlands you need to go that reddit board that has detailed instructions on how to put a t-shirt on and such

>>12477379
yeh this is from wearing the wrong size...also asian docs are shit leather but they still last way longer than a pair of nikes or something. ive had a couple of pairs of mono 1461's and the first thing to go, after 2 years heavy wear, was the sole. with zero maintenance. i ithink this is just a combo of your foot shape and wear pattern (and prob wrong sizing) rather than docs being shit.

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>>12482775
>>12483108

wait, ur right
i checked the description and its made of nylon

tou were right im sorry

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What's everyone's opinion on Monkey boots. I'm undecided.

>>12483127
Mate I was calling you a plastic skinhead, I know fuck all about those boots

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PSA: DSW has a handful of Wolverines on closeout. I scored black cap-toes for $80. They also had 1000 Miles.

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>>12474802
>when is it too hot to wear them

never
milspec jungle boots are a thing for a reason

>>12481116
Just go to a cobbler and get the resoled

>>12483233
wtf is a plastic skinhead?

>>12483215

>patent leather

It's shit

>>12482942

What meme is this?

>>12483304

He's not wrong.

Tan boots are Supreme Master Race tier

Black boots are Basic Bitch But Basically Acceptable tier

Burgundy boots are I Can't Wear This Shit With Anything tier

Brown boots are Everything Else Was Sold Out tier

>>12480489

Your feet are going to look fucking huge no matter what you do.
You've just gotta own the clunky.
Docs are a good choice. Do not wear black boots ever.

>>12480489
>>12483327

*Just think of it as an extra body-surface to use for being /fa/. Other people get a lot less real estate to show off how awesome their taste is.

>>12483320

IDK man I want to believe this but brown is a lot more versatile. Black looks dressier and is more slimming but for every day wear I'd probably stick with brown.

I used to have a pair of tan Coach split toe boots that I couldn't wear with shit. They literally looked like wearing a pasty white dudes skin on my feet.

>>12483367
>wearing a pasty white dudes skin on my feet.

Exactly.

>>12482956
I got the boots sized at the Doc-store in SoHo. I normally wear a 43/44 and they didn't have half-sizes. Should I go 44 with good insoles (I'm thinking like Jalas FX2 from Varusteleka) from now on when buying these boots? When I tried 44 in the store, the shoes felt less painful to wear but also jiggled a bit when they were gently laced up and I was just walking around.

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>>12483327
I don't mind owning the clunk but docs are fucking huge. Are there any boots that have a slimmer silhouette though? What's wrong with black boots if I may ask. I bought black suede CDBs some time ago but they're quite low, they're alright but I need some leather.

>meme pic inserted just for the sake of it.

Also possibly off topic but anyone know where to cop good derbies? I was thinking of visiting the redwing store in london to see if they have bigger sizes.

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Thoughts on these Roland sands boots? Obv not the most effay because of the armor. Any other decent moto boots?

How accurate is the Solovair sizing chart? It tells me that I'm a UK 7/US 8, which is weird since my Clarks size is 7, and I'm pretty sure they use US sizing in the states.

25.5cm foot by the way.

>>12483606
These boots are fucking great, fuck the meme. They're so nice, comfy, cheap, and reliable.

>>12481116
what is wrong with leather soles desu

>>12483652
The design on the toe box is just awful. I'm sure there are tons of motorcycle boots with classic designs that would look better than those.

>>12483685
Best place to get them in UK? Kommando does not fucking respond to emails and they all sell out.

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Are these worth $350? They seem like upgraded iron rangers.

>>12483736
Ebay usually, try looking on random surplus sites, avoid sellers with only a couple pairs/couple sizes left since most leave the pairs in the worst conditions till last

>>12483665
Find out your Dr marten size and order the same in solovairs

>>12483739

RRL Bowery BTW

>>12483729
>>12483652
More moto specific

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>>12483750
fuck I'm retarded

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Anyone have experience with the Corcoran 10 inch plain toe work boot? Seems like a good all leather non-zip combat boot. Plus it has a storm welt which is like a better goodyear welt I guess?

>>12483716
They're noisy, slippery and don't last five minutes proper walking. They're as obsolete as breeches.

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Anyone know of similar-looking boots? These are out of season, so they're not being sold anymore

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>>12483743
>RRL
yes, they're typically benchmade- most English goodyear welt shoes branded as Ralph Lauren are made from Crockett & Jones, Edward Green or another equivalently high-quality shoemaker. They look mildly worn but a good polishing will do, I have many RRL pieces (such as this jacket) in my wardrobe and RL benchmade shoes, can confirm they're excellent quality uppers and

>>12483891
*quality-brand overall, albeit somewhat overpriced, but worth it

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>>12474802
This is so weird, I'm watching some new ISIS vid rn and it looks like a shot for shot remake of that.
Yes I'm high.

>>12483908
What would possess a man to get high and watch ISIS propaganda while also browsing a /fa/ board?

>>12483956
A way-too-high stimulation threshold cultivated by around a decade of overusing the internet combined with absurdist world view and appreciation of aesthetics - you know, just like every other fag that liked too many nihilist meme pages on fb.

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>>12484001
Also I like boots

>>12483263
those look considerable what do you wear with them?

>>12483233
>>12483283
nevermind.
i looked up what a 'plastic skinhead' was.

i dont care man. i just want people to pick fight with me sonthey assault menfirst so i can legally fuck their faces up

>>12484016

I do not rock jungle boots.
Just pointing out that options exist for all climates.

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Seriously need some moto boots. Can anyone with the pilotenstiefel or Sarma jump boots attest to their rigidity?

>>12484003
what are these they are nice

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>>12474029
zipper on the other side. slightly less pale irl

>>12484297
Solovair Black Derby Boot, I really like them

>>12478178
SEAmonkey here
cmon my man there should at least 1 mall selling Docs over there. I was lucky and several store carry them here

>>12484522
What's the greasy leather like? Does it age and look dull and shit?

>>12484688
Better than the corrected-grain leather Solovairs, MiE-Docs, and standard Asian-Docs are made of. Greasy leather is like nubuk, but it's closer to full-grain.

>>12484688
I have about 6 leather shoes/boots from different makes and price brackets and have owned many more in the past, I never bothered studying the types of leather they've used which in a way is a bit lazy but it also means I don't really have a bias when I tell you these Solovairs are some of the best value (build and material quality wise) for money boots that I've had.

I only provided them with the most basic of boot care and the leather still looks and feels good, holds up great, remained stiff where it should have and imo so far only looks better as it gains mileage.

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should i cop these?

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or these>>12484822

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>>12484825
whoops wrong angle

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>>12484696
>>12484774
Noice. I've had my eye on them a while. I didn't want the high shine ones as they have the slimmer sole and it's always the sole that wears first for me.

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considering these.
y/n?

>>12485081
n

>>12484826
too long

>>12485081
What are those?

How bad are these red wings supposed to hurt on the first day? It's not awful but I've never bought nice boots before so I'm not sure what to expect. From what I've read it's normal for them to be sore for a little while but I don't know how sore. Feels like I could go up half a size and be better off.

>>12485142
Unless you're struggling to actually get your foot into the boo/lace it then its the right size

>>12485160

Well shit alright. I'll suck it up then. I just always thought I was an 11 and the guy said I was 10.5 so I'm second guessing the whole thing.

>>12485164

Go read the sizing guide on r/goodyearwelt they should not be painful at all uncomfortable maybe but not painful

>>12485172

I'll do some reading when I get a chance. Thank you. My feet are always a little sore during a 12 hour work day but this is a little worse than usual. Not horrible but a little worrisome.

>>12478524
do u think all boots are combat boots topkek

>>12478524
Literally none of those are combat boots man, I mean I guess top right could kinda look like some parade boots but even then you're still wrong as fuck

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>>12474029
What is the general opinion on biker/engineer boots here? I tried a pair of brown, low-cut boots at a thrift store today. They fit me well, they felt really comfortable to wear but I wasn't digging the heel which was angled downwards, and I consider brown shoes to be reserved for a more "suitier" style. I already wear Docs, would adding a pair of black biker/engineer-style boots look out of place?

I'd love to own a pair of boots like these;
>flat sole, or atleast minimalistic in the design
>straight and flat sole, maybe with a normal tread
>no curved tips and downward angled heels
>round or a very neutral toebox, not spiky or boxed

Pic related, yay or fucking gay? They're a handmade pair (Finland) of boots. I know they're not as """"biker"""" as I've described but I'd pair them up with my moto-jacket and some black jeans.

>>12483263
wtc?

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How do you lace work boots? Every time I lace them properly I have to totally unlace them to wear them again. Even halfway down this is usually the case.

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>mfw actually get compliments on my boots and nobody's ever pointed out any of my shoes before

>>12485599

like fucking anywhere.
ebay. surplus stores. anywhere.

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>>12485744

>He fell for the eyelet meme!!!

>>12485744
Perhaps a loafer or some sandles might be more suitable for you.

>>12474029
Bought my first pair of boots recently. My toes fit the size perfectly, but whenever I take a step, my heels aren't staying on the sole. Can I do anything to fix this?

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>>12485411
Is this you?

>>12487268

They aren't supposed to my man

>>12474029
Shoutout to thorogood
they make some dope boots for a bit less than the other major meme brands
They haven't been /fa'ed out as hard

>>12484315
zipper boots need to be torched

What polish do you guys use?

>>12480960
That pic is bullshit; that's in no way the definition of a quote. Good quotes convey the original idea accurately. If a statement is being used to represent a different idea than it was originally intended, it ought to at least be explained what that intent was.

>>12487379
Cherry for normal polish
Kiwi parade gloss for a proper shine
Silicon sponge for finishing/giving a bit extra shine

>>12487379

I want to use cordovan on my brown boots but I'm not sure if it will look terrible/get in the stitching

I have size 12 feet (US). What size Iron Ranger would be best to get in terms of comfort? I want them for work.

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how do Ann D boots fit lads

>>12487799
11, maybe even 10.5. I'm a 9.5 in iron rangers and I wear 10.5/11 in sneakers

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cop or not?

>>12489836
>Actually considering a boot with a zip.

>>12482864
anyone?

>>12490891
Very nice. Do it.

>>12485411

Engineer boots are just a classic dude. Can't go wrong.

I wouldn't try to dress up with them though, dress down. Go kick some shit, go to a concert, ride your motorcycle.

Jeans and a t-shirt compliment them well.

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>>12491527
I don't "dress up" with boots like those. My Docs are really shitty now, I keep them polished and I oil them but otherwise, they get the shit used and kicked out of 'em. I've fucked a girl bareback against some trash-cans in them, went to a ton of gigs and pits, ran away and fallen down a hill while drunk and in every way just lived in them. I still wear and take care of them, even when they've had around 4-5 patches stitched at a shoemaker to keep the cracks on the leather shut (two holes opened up, behind the toecap and over the heel-part). It just sucks that all this damage has occured just after a few months of use. Neverthless, I'll keep them up and shiny until the stitching or the sole craps out, but I'd like a second pair of leather boots and black engineer/motorcycle boots just make the inner-bootfag in me horny.

Pic related, that's my pair of 1490s.

>>12491786
>black engineer/motorcycle boots just make the inner-bootfag in me horny.

Yeah same here mate.

I'm all about those fuckers. Copped a kickass vintage pair from the 70's with a custom drug sumggling pocket not to long ago from ebay.

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>>12491786
On the other hand though I could get a pair of Mil-Tec Invader-boots (steel toe-caps and cowhide-grain) for just 40€ + shipping. Would it be worth it as a pair up with the Docs?

>>12491790
Man, I'd love to thrift a pair of boots someday. I once saw a pair of cheap-o Brandit-boots at a local thrift-shop, but they were EU45 while I'm EU43/44.

Tom of Finland's work actually get me hard, ffs I'm all about black leather nowadays.

>>12491793

Don't go cheap on boots my man those look really shoddy tbqh

>>12491797

Dude there's a shit on on ebay. Check these fuckers out:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-60s-70s-Engineer-Boots-12-D-Steel-Toe-Black-Leather-Biker-Motorcycle-/122511362366?hash=item1c863f093e:g:2y0AAOSwuMZZI828


I'm like a chick - I have a leather shoe fetish. Dress shoes, Docs, Engineer, fuck it I love them all.

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some dude posted these on another thread. Where to find these? Or what is this type of boot even called?

>>12491805

I'm even considering these fucking things lately:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lucchese-Cowboy-Boots-Mens-Size-9-5-D-Black-Cherry-Goat-Leather-L6630-Western-/131843364169?hash=item1eb27a1549:g:k14AAOSwmtJXT4X1

I'm fucking out of control man. You can't stop me.

>>12491808

Black dress ankle boot with strap and buckle should do the trick .

Found something similar at a thrift shop for 18.00 usd.

Similar kind of:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FERRAGAMO-Mens-SAVERIO-Black-Dress-Leather-Ankle-Fashion-Buckle-Boots-0550626-/222016866497?var=520885715985&hash=item33b13c88c1:m:mmOpOmBspjImIGgbJog6ZVA

>>12491808

another similar item:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Justin-687-black-leather-side-buckle-dress-boots-Mens-10-5-B-/262992507456?hash=item3d3b933240:g:ZIgAAOSwR29ZHiBp

>>12491813
Wao that's definitely closer than I got google searching. Appreciate it dud.

>>12491818

np mang

>>12491809
>>12491805
Oh, I don't want you to stop. I decided my fit for tomorrow - black Levi's tucked in, red/black-flannel and black braces. All this with my biker jacket and gloves. Fuck, I may look like and sound like a faggot creep but I like it when I want to be taken and fucked raw by the guy standing in the mirror.

Black boots, jesus. On guys and gals, my dick is diamonds.

>>12491858

Fuck yeh man. We're having unusually cool weather for May here in San Diego so I am taking full advantage with pants, boots, dress shirts, and jackets.

Top stuff m8.

>>12491863
Yeah. I looked at that link, too big for me but they are EXACTLY the kind of shit that get me.

>>12491871

check out these pups:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/size-11-mens-winklepickers-black-buckle-goth-authentic-handmade-gothic-boots-/252929458229?hash=item3ae3c54035:g:lHsAAOSwpkFY6Xqn

do want

>>12491873

or these

>fucking mid height
>fucking pointy
>fucking wingtip nigga

yes

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>>12491873
>>12491879
>""""gothic""""
Lmao no. I'd rather get a pair of HD's (pic related) than those. I don't like wingtipped boots at all. Normal toecaps don't look "chunky" on me, I'd probably hit those wingtips harshly in pits and stairs aswell.

>>12475359
>>12477467
>>12480439>>12483908

>>12483752

looking for moto boots too, like the style on all these, trying not to spend more than 120 because i'm a broke fag. I'd google but i know shit all about boots.

>>12480846
Somebody plz answer. I am another femanon and I would also like to know.

>>12492092

Would you perhaps please post a captured image of your bare mammary glands?

>>12485744
Lace them up an leave the last 3 holes empty. Then wrap the laces around the boot and tie them up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h97YYnuuOAA

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Just got these in size US 9.

If I can't comfortably wiggle my little toe, should I exchange for half size up? They fit so perfectly for the rest of my foot, but I'm really not sure about my little toe. I don't have much experience with leather boot sizing, but I heard that they should be fitting tightly for break in. The other shoes I currently wear are Nike running shoes at US 9.5 and Red Wing Beckman Round at US 8.5, which both fit me perfectly. Does it make sense to get the same size as running shoes?

>>12492847
Why do people not lace their boots up all the way?? I actually don't understand

That style of lacing in your video is only really good for really tall boots like >11i otherwise its quicker to just do standard straight lacing

>>12493334
I like ladder-lacing, I do it with every pair of Docs and "boots n braces"-style boots.a

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id on these boots? They are not doc martens

>>12492855
Woops, coming back to this post, just realized I didn't id them. They're Cobbler Union Winchester III

Pls respond to my question

which of these should i buy? i've only ever had autism shoes.

https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/mens-ua-infil-hike-gore-tex-hiking-boots/pid1276598-002

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GHQT3WM/

>>12492855
>>12494162

Leather will stretch. Stick with it.

>>12494260
UA Infil Hike GORE-TEX vs Salomon Men's XA Pro Mid GTX Hiking Shoe

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looking to grab my first pair of boots, i tried to look
at some military surplus stores in the area but all i could find are 10 eye commie kickers. i like the military style. looking at these.
any thoughts?

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I have Corcoran jumpsboots I got while in the 82nd. Sadly they're fucking uncomfortable.

>>12494553
strange, those are by far the most comfortable boots i've ever worn

>>12494563
They always felt funny whenever I had to wear them

>>12479375
>Pic related was a dayton and wings+horns collab.
>So no it is not the "same" boot.
>You can buy the original dayton sure, but it will not look like pic related.
fucking lol this is some retardation

order dayton service boots in charcoal nubuck, wait 8++ months to get them because dayton is retarded and will fuck your order up multiple times

take the boots, bend the toes back and tie rubber ball on them

throw that shit in a washing machine for a 1hr
take them out and let them dry
voila
"wings+horns collab"
this is literally what they did

it's fucking magic you persnickety little whore

>>12482871
Anyone know if Red Wing has a similar model that is just plain toe?

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>>12494823
The blacksmiths look similar

>>12494769
Was just looking at those

The toe box looks a little slimmer than the iron rangers too. Right now I'm torn between these and Wolverine 1000 miles. I just wish the 1000 miles came with rubber soles instead of leather

>>12494828
>I just wish the 1000 miles came with rubber soles instead of leather
Mostly a non-issue. Take them to a decent cobbler (though finding one is no small feat these days) and get a topy rubber sole protector glued on them.

It's what most people do (or should do) with shitty leather soles, as it's not as if they're oak bark tanned soles on a fiddleback waisted bespoke masterpiece.

Before the topy wears out in 5 years of hard wear, get them peeled off and replaced. Rinse, repeat. Means you can avoid total resoles for a time which is good since goodyearwelted footwear only has so many resoles and rewelts in them.

That being said, wolverine suck ass and are shitty quality in comparison to RW heritage (it's a matter of quality of materials). If you like the design of th 1k's more then whatever, but purely on quality of materials and construction RW's heritage line wins on this front.

>>12494842
When did the Wolverine quality issue become a thing, though?

/fa/ just months ago seemed to love these boots and no one ever spoke of poor quality. Is it a new production wave that has poor construction or something? Genuinely curious

Cuz if it is, Red Wing seems to have some boots (Blacksmiths and Beckmans) that I could get otherwise with really similar designs

Found a pair of these new for £200.
Do I need to be over 40 to wear brogues.

>>12494979
http://www.grenson.com/uk/fred-mens-brogue-boot-tan-calf-grain-leather-triple-welt-leather-sole.html

Forgot URL.

>>12494975
>When did the Wolverine quality issue become a thing, though?
It's always been a thing.
I've not been on /fa/ for at least a year so perhaps standards have slipped since I last was here, or newfags have just gotten less discerning.

Wolverine 1k's are made with a cheapened method of construction that RW do not use (synthetic insole), preferring the tried and true traditional method that virtually all quality manufacturers use (full leather insole).
Also, RW owns its own tannery, and thus has final say on the quality of whatever leathers it uses. Wolverine buy their leather from elsewhere, and their horween chromexcel is inconsistent (as with all cxl, especially if the maker you get shoes from cheapens out on the grade and clicking): if you got a good batch with good clicking, then fine, all's well. If not then oh well, too bad so sad you'll suffer from potential longevity issues. That's how it goes with that particular leather.

Basically, if you don't notice the corner cutting or potential quality issues, or just don't care, they're a good enough boot. I also disagree with leather sole on that boot (I disagree with cheap leather soles anyway, it's either oak bark tanned or just use dainite), but I suppose it allows them to have a thinner sole profile for aesthetic reasons (and you can just topy it anyway).

Nevertheless, RW heritage line are objectively a better built boot. If you prefer the wolverine 1k's looks, then whatever, that's up to taste.

>>12495153
>they're a good enough boot.
I'll add to this that they're a good enough boot provided you take care of them. You should take care of all your footwear, and that includes brushing after wear to get rid of microgrit that can contribute to cracks long term; maybe a wipe down if very dirty; trees to keep shape, help with drying and help to mitigate creasing (and thus, the inevitable cracking); conditioning every once and a while when needed; and of course: rotation. Not wearing the same the same pair day in day out, 12hrs days/7days a week and rotating a pair with anything else will prolong the life of the shoe and safeguard the health of your feet.

Even the shittiest shoes can last for ages if you care for them well, it's just that having something well made gives you greater leeway in this in my experience.

If you want wolverine 1k's or whatever, buy two pairs and rotate. Don't just buy one and wear them to death over 6months (6months being about the average amount of time it takes for those leather soles to need replacing, taking into account perhaps a fortnight's worth of rainy days of course).

>almost page 10

bump

When you wear boots/shoes with a high heel do you need a snug fit?
Like, if there's lots of room for your toes wouldn't you run the risk of sliding down into the toe box and the heels of your feet not resting in the heel of your boot?
I'm talking a slip-on boot.

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>>12483716
>never been to slip-slop-slap cittty walking down a flight of stairs

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any similar to pic?

>>12474075
stop posting

>>12475711
they look horrible lol

How is Chippewa in general? I heard they have no insoles, making it a pain to walk with after a while.
And more specifically the 1901m27. They look great, but I'm afraid that the sand color is not as versital as the brown/tan ones, and will only work with a very specific wardrobe.

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Id on these?

Also, do you guys recommend boots to people with extremely big calves?

>>12483845

>slippery and don't last five minutes proper walking.

Totally wrong.

>They're noisy

If you don't love the rich, satisfying sound of a stacked leather heel on a hard surface there is something fucking wrong with you.

Anyway, it gets the right kind of attention from women.

>>12494979
>Do I need to be over 40 to wear brogues.

They look pretty tryhard in casual settings.

>>12496696
Those look like Iron Rangers to me.

>>12485109
doc martens talib

>>12496696
>>12497181
They look like red wing blacksmiths. iron rangers have a cap toe

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>>12484315
>>12474029
I really like this style of boots, but I'm a poorfag.
Can you recommend something with this shape?
I had something similar, called Clarks Faulkner Mid, what is not in production now.
They still have the Faulkner Rise version, but I hate zippers.

whats the sizing on austrian combat meme boots

>>12494491
those are sneakers

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Some people were asking about these so I listed them on grailed
https://www.grailed.com/listings/2159640-other-varusteleka-repro-jumper-boot-goodyear-welt
Varusteleka Jumper boots Mark I, brown size 42
Superior to the version they are currently selling, goodyear welted. Just threw the price there, willing to let them go for pretty cheap.

>>12478784
kinda cool man

>>12474029
Thoughts on boot barn?

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can we get some summer inspo ? i fucking love wearing boots and wondering if i should invest in some shorts as its getting sweaty here

pic unrelated

>>12493459
There an old model of Redwing work boots. they dont sell anything like them currenty.

>>12499816
thanks

>>12499772

>wants inspo
>posts zippertrash

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Cop or drop? I heard they were sturdy as fuck and they are also affordable.

>>12500945
They are austrian surplus heavy duty mountain boots btw

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Does anyone have cheaper alternate recommendations for RMs?

>>12484774
Did you play the full £170 for em?

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Why don't you just get
you some like this?
You heard?

>>12501288
save up longer and buy online (like $140 cheaper from nungar vs rm williams store)
alternatively, blundstones seem to be a popular cheaper alternative. if you're looking for dress chelseas in the style you posted, i would honestly say just keep saving. i dont think there is a better chelsea out there that isnt bordering on feminine. rm williams are sleek but solid.

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cop or not pic related (Dune Black 'Maida vale' chisel toe chelsea boots)

>>12483845
>>12483716
buy some Blakey's Segs like a 1930s British school boy?

>>12477601
save up and get rm williams

>>12501288
i spent like 3 or 4 months putting 40 bucks in an envelope every monday til i had enough to go buy these. im wearing them right now. i love them. now that i have them all other chelseas look like shit. ive gotten a ton of compliments on them from a wide variety of people. my roommate is Australian and had his for 10 yrs before they got stolen from a locker. said they are the most comfortable things hes put on his feet, and after having mine for only a couple months i can see what he means. i spent all winter looking for other options, especially allen edmonds liverpools since there was an AE store in my city (philadelphia) and they are american made but the reality is there is very little to compare these to and its likelyto do with their shape from the one piece of leather construction. just keep saving. the only thing i can say that sucks is access to them is awful. i measured my foot multiple times and from all the online resources assumed id wear a 9. i ended up getting 6s - which i bought only after traveling to NYC to their only store in america. money is only money and saving causes no harm. the only reason i would say dont keep saving and buy these is if you have virtually no access to one of their stores and are ordering entirely online. call a store, tell them what you wear in other shoe sizes, etc. i cant express how gay i am for these shoes, friend. end of blog post

>>12474831
check out german ww2 repro, some models are basically high cut dress shoes

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>>12474029
how do you guys feel about these?

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ECCO soft 7 hightops are great, have had them now for about 5 months with no problems, wear them everyday and cycle to uni, they've broken in nicely and still look great

>>12475299
you can remove the zipper

>>12501441
>>12501489
ty bros, I'm in Aus and went to the brick and mortar store and was blown away by the price and also really good customer service... found out that MTO takes 6-8 weeks tho, so it might be a while

>>12502886
looks good for hiking only

>>12503188
Get these sneakers out of my boot thread

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Stop wearing Chelsea boots

>>12503695
do i have to be white or in a southern rural state to wear cowboy boots?

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>>12474029
The only boots you'll ever need

W2C AUSTRIAN MEMES AND WHAT SHOULD I DO TO THEM AFTER I GET THEM

>>12504305
but they are shit quality desu

>>12503599
I didnt choose MTO when i went in NYC. I went with the comfort craftsman with rubber sole im black leather, which the store had in stock. i tried on decreasing sizes and when i found a pair that fit, i went even one size smaller just to be sure (id never gotten chelseas before and was OCD about them feeling right).

my roommate was hesitant about the rubber sole and insisted leather is "nicer" but i really put miles on shoes and whenever i get them resoled i can choose leather if i feel like it.

one thing you should note - the more expensive screwed on sole models look great, but from what i read back in the winter when i was doing research, screwed on soles are very annoying to have replaced by most shoe repair shops. i chose goodyear welted because shipping my shoes to AUS to have them resoled is out of the question for me.

>>12504380
Ebay, online milsurp stores, try any milsurp stores in your town. Remove the shitty thin leather soles in them, give them a good polish, new laces and that should be about it

>>12500945
Don't have the same fashionable slim look as the meme boots but cop if you want them for durability and such rather than looks

>>12504305
But they look shit anon

>>12504375
BOOTS! Proper boots here. Not gay zipper crap.

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>>12503601
i've only ever had autism shoes. mine are falling apart and i need something that is acceptable. are these acceptable?

>>12504644
nawh man

>>12504692
can you show me? i don't like converse or anything like that because my feet get cold and it feels like there is no support and i get blisters on my feet after walking. it'd also be nice if i could go for a run easily at any time without worrying

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ID on these or something similar?

>>12503599
if you're in aus go find a DFO
depending on what city you're in, the DFO might have an RM's outlet. when I was stuck in canberra, I must've bought 3 or 4 pairs for cheap. all functional with no structural issues, just cosmetic shit so they're 2nds.

I've bought another 4 or 5 pairs new from retail (for me and gifts) and the 2nds from the DFO don't compare all that badly compared to new.

only ever bought new pairs at a store in melbourne called "bootsnonline/stitching horse bootery". dunno if they're still a thing; once upon a time they were one of the go-to places for overseas cunts ordering rm's for way below boutique prices, tiny shop nowadays, helpful staff

NB:
after their total buyout by the great whore, lvmh, rm williams has gone down hill.
prices gone up beyond their worth imo
quality and range gone down
more and more shit made overseas
gone was the awesome MTO program, and in its place some way overpriced shit that's a shadow of its former self - seriously you could order any combination and there was like a mild premium (maybe 40 bucks?) - now it's a very limited range of shit for way more

no longer worth it
buy asap, buy cheap as you can, because under the new foreign ownership it's only going to cost more (more than they're worth desu) and quality and range will drop - this is what LVMH do, they ruin brands.

I'd be kicking myself for not ordering a bunch of non-standard combinations when I was still in oz but I discovered that, unfortunately, the RM's lasts don't fit my feet after walking differently significantly changed their shape (toes).

so much for the pairs I accumulated lol - none of that shit's comfy anymore for me which is a fucking shame as they're the best travelling boots you could own
miss my tanbark kangaroo craftsman; I had gotten those to patina just fucking right, too.

I've still got a chestnut, black, rum, sandstone, black nubuck moldering around in storage in oz.
probably should've tried to sell them before I left lol

>>12480435
Not a fan of it...

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Please help.
First time buying boots.
Did I fucked up?

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>>12504011

>>12504011
No, but that sure does help. I have a black friend who can pull them off, but he's a hillbilly, so they fit his type
>t. Arkansan

>>12504644
>Salomon
Come on back and join us on /out/
Now if you actually want to avoid autism shoes I'd suggest desert boots

>>12501462

Cop, even though it's a SLP knockoff

>>12504390
When i was at the shop they sized me up well, 8F... I am leaning to a tighter fit because i expect they conform to my feet better... also I think I'll go for the rubber sole as leather is apparently slippery when wet plus I do heaps of walking so dont really want to deal with resoling too often

>>12504950
Cool, I'm actually in the capital at the moment studying so I'll check out the DFO when I can

What do you mean by non-standard combos? outside yearling black/chestnut craftsman? In an ideal world I would love to get a pair of kangaroo craftsman
And yeah i've been looking at forums from only a few years ago and they were complaining about the prices going up to 300 odd, they are now retailing at $545 so fuck

What soles did you go for?

>>12505184
Lol not really, lots of slim chelsea boots around before slp

>>12505247
I dunno how it is now, but during my tenure in that suicide-inducing city the Canberra DFO probably had the largest range (models and numbers) of Rm's outside of their factory outlet shop in Adelaide.

I left in 2014. Dunno if it's all dried up.

By non-standard I mean all the stuff you could find in the earlier pages of that on SF rmw thread (you know the one). They had more leathers, more soles, more potential combos than you could shake a stick at, and for such a price!

Wandered past a boutique in London when I was last there and saw that they had gutted the range (for men and women), and the price they charge for what they call their "bespoke" service was ridiculous (fucking lol, how dare they call that piddling excuse for what used to be their MTO program, "bespoke"? Not a day before that I was perusing John fucking Lobb St. James, Cleverly, Foster and Son - that's bespoke).

I would avoid the brass screwed soles, as awesome as they might appear. I always wanted a pair though.

Problem: the leather RMW use for soles is medium fare junk leather, ie. not worth bothering with leather soles over. If you want leather soles, you must insist on oak bark tanned shit. That is costly, time wise, to produce, so they don't do it. Mind you you have to go upper middle to upper tier men's footwear to get it at all anymore, but whatever.

Secondly, there are only 3 machines left in existence that can manage brass screwing; two of which are in the RMW factory and one is broken I think. The other works when it works, but no one living knows how to build them or fix them properly so they fiddle with it until it works again. There are periods of time when they suspend brass screwed sole production and resolves - this is when the machine is fucked.

If it breaks for good, you can be sure as shit that the new LVMH overlords would not spend the money to try to have it repaired; they'd sell it for scrap.

>>12505507
So there's an issue of potential longevity with these things. I prefer a sure thing, and if the company hadn't gone the sell-out to conglomerate route, perhaps I could advocate this neat and unique sole type that provides a very sleek and light boot, almost effeminate perhaps. As it stands, with leather soles that last not very long at all (oak bark lasts significantly longer under similar wear and conditions) I do not recommend.

Stick to the standard composite/rubber sole. It's sleek enough for dress or casual and it'll last 6 years rather than six months.

The few pairs of leather soled rm's I did buy for myself or others I had topied (had a cobbler glue a rubber sole protector on - when the thin rubber wears, it's peeled off and replaced, better to do this than resole as goodyearwelted footwear had only so many resoles and rewelts in them before they fail).

Another quality issue I have is that they seem to have done away with the full leather insoles in lieu of this bullshit "comfort insole". It makes the boots like a sneaker almost, for a while, but like all synthetic insoles it becomes suckier over time and after a year or two loses it's cushion and becomes almost as hard as leather, but not as comfy, as the leather moulds to the shape of your foot, bringing its own kind of comfort. A traditional full leather insole is the long time standard for a reason. All the traditional makers still use it. It is superior for something that is to last for many years. You don't fuck with the insole of a shoe; it's integral and when that fails the thing is fucked.

>>12505510
Last tip: I recommend kangaroo over cow (yearling) because roo's aren't farmed. If they aren't farmed, they aren't injected with growth hormones to swell them up in 6months. This makes for shitty leather (compared to the past).

Rm's standard yearling may be better than junk from lesser brands, but it still suffers from this systemic, industry wide problem. Basically, I only trust a the few decent european tanneries for fine calf leather anymore. My relatives have rm's that are over 20 years old, and they fare better than the new ones I bought for them, with the same amount of meticulous care. Leather just isn't up to scratch anymore, bit that's a tannery problem, and it's everywhere now - big bucks for decent shit.

The manger of the DFO used to tell me (I was there a lot, trying shit on) about how the leather for the soles and uppers has become progressively shit in the past couple of years.

Maybe LVMH gets them from a different source nowadays? I doubt it though.

A boot I would've wanted to buy before leaving oz but held off because of last fitting issues is:
>Dark tan kangaroo
>Blaxland (leather insole) (brass screw in an ideal world)
>composite rubber soles
>(maybe) bone elastics

Alas, it was not meant to be, and my feet are sufficiently fucked that it seems only real bespoke will satisfy me, hence my visit to St. James and Jermyn Street amidst other places.

Shame, as Rm's really were super. They were an absolute fucking bargain before, and if you went to a DFO? Amazing value (550 now? lmao), dependable, comfy and versatile: if you were an antipodean you could get away with wearing them with a suit to with chinos or jeans.

Buy whatever you're gonna buy now, before LVMH bumps up the price even further. Don't buy leather soles, and if you like the look and feel, go Roo

>>12504644
The autist I'm living with has these shoes. You're not going to get what you want without looking like an idiot.

Maybe get some military boots. I've done some running in mine.

>>12487432
Glad someone pointed this out.

>>12505513
Thanks man, really appreciate the advice
Super helpful
Hopefully i can snag a decent deal at the outlet

>>12504973
i dont think they look that bad

>>12504973
Could've done worse. Really, it depends on the fit as to whether or not it works in the end. Goes for most footwear except the most retarded kinds (vibram 5fingers being an extreme example)

>>12506494
Oh boy i just looked up those vibram shoes. God fucking dammit, thats a new low...