/fa/ - Fashion

are Taft boots worth it? I'm considering some.

>>12694939
Thinking of copping wolverine 1k miles in black. Anyone here own a pair and mind posting a fit pic? I'm sure they'll look great with my regular casual wear during the winter, especially once their broken in.

buying my first pair of boots and i found out theres a small red wing shop close to me.
probably gonna buy those iron rangers with the rubber sole since i need boots with a bit of grip on them but dont want them to look bulky like a hiking or real work boot.

should i bite the bullet and do this?
is there any other place I can buy this boot but at a cheaper price?
i looked on ebay but didnt want to buy used and everything else was gonna be more expensive because of shipping.

or should i opt for a different boot?

>all the good boots are over 100 bucks
I hate being poor

>>12695074
You won't believe what you can cop at thrift stores for cheap. I got a pair of Thursday's for 8 bucks.

>>12695074
>>12695157
I just got an all leather pair of what look like combat boots for 12 yesterday!

>>12695037
They work well with most normie friendly styles. Don't try too hard with them. Don't go full MUH HERITAGE AMERICANA with them. They can be dress up, they can work casually. Think about the colors of your day to day wear before purchasing. I own a pair in amber that are nicely broken in and comfy as fuck BUT I fell for the amber meme. I should've gone for the Hawthorne or black based on my own style. All in all they are worth the money for sure and I'm about to send mine in for a their first resole.

>>12695037
I got some in amber just recently. They are really well made and are breaking in really nicely. The sizes run about 1 smaller than your usual.

Left, right, or neither? Got about ~500 dollarydoos to spend on some black boots and both these fit my wardrobe.

is it alright to wear my desert boots to an interview?

>>12695232
>amber meme

what does that mean?

Here I am shitposting the very same picture from the previous thread and ready for another discussion about the quality of Docs and other shenanigans. How are you /boot/bois doing?

>>12695363
No, man, no. Get shoes if you are going in a suit.

>>12695335
Left.

>>12695376
>Red laces

You fucking commie

>>12695394
Proudly a RASH. If you unironically support the right, outside america, you (as in general) are a goon.

Willing to splurge on some black boots. Most likely combat or monkey. I already have Chelseas. Any recommendations?

>>12695406
Solovair.

>>12695406
desert boots? chukka? whatever its called. fireman's boots

>>12694939
are blundstones /fa/?

>>12695420

Thanks but I'm looking at higher end stuff

>>12695498
Woah, then I dont really know. What do you think about looking for second hand stuff?

Dumping a few, tell me what you like

1/5 Officine Creative

>>12695516

2/5 Jil Sander

>>12695521

3/5 Valentino

>>12695522

4/5 Balenciaga

>>12695523

5/5 Alexander McQueen

>>12695376
What's it like being 14 and rebellious?

>>12695547
Good enough I guess.

>>12695547
like bags of sand

>>12695406
How much you willing to spend because you should get these

>>12695914

Under 1k preferably.

>>12695074
Copped a pair of redwing workboots for 50 dollhairs on ebay. Austrian para boots are cheaper than that. You gotta look.

I've got a bit of a problem with my ropers, but I can't quite figure out the cause- although they fit well after a year or so, the ball of my right foot gets really irritated if I wear them for long walks or on consecutive days. I don't notice any direct discomfort from wearing them, and the insoles are still in good shape. I've noticed that there is some excessive wear underneath the insole (in the inner portion of the sole itself) at the problem area of the right foot, but nothing ridiculous. For reference, the outer soles are rubber on this particular pair.

Would a different insole help alleviate the issue, or are new boots going to be necessary?

>>12695993
you'd need orthopedic insoles that will fix the way you stand in the shoe
you apparently have some weird way of rolling your foot while walking that puts all the stress on the ball of your foot

>>12695402
and you're a fucking faggot.

>>12695402
Either you're delusional or just stupid

>>12695999
That's probably my best bet. Finding some that will fit in a square-toed boot will be a pain, but it's better than limping everywhere

>>12696019
you'll have to get them made by an orthopedic shoemaker so just get them fitted to your boot

I ordered some cherry docs I can't wait for them to arrive

>>12696136
kys

>>12696013
>>12696015
Samefag LARPing neonazi.
>>>/pol/

>>12696136

>>12696207
>spends two weeks on /fa/

so this is the power of memes

>>12696209
Wow a 50 year old style of boot becomes a meme cos a 16year old kid says

>>12696225
if you're trying to deny the fact that shitty docs are the new flavor of the month shoe here than you can go suck a fat chode

they're basically the only shoe even posted in these threads anymore
also lol at you deleting that image

hit a nerve insecure baby boy?

>i-i spent three months of pocket money on all my docs and people still say i'm not one of the cool kids

>>12694939
Posting my shoes because most of them are boots lmao

I bought redwing iron rangers and I really like them. They're made well, look good, and are comfy. I did change out the laces though, those were crap.

>>12695363
It depends on a few things.

What kind of job? Are your boots beat up or are they clean? Will you be wearing a suit / dress clothes, or something more casual?

If you're going to interview to be a barista at a hipster coffee shop, then you'll prob be fine to wear your desert boots. If you're going for an office job where everyone wears suits, just wear a suit and normal dress shoes.

>>12695471
Yes

>>12695523
>>12695521
office tier
>>12695521
ok
>>12695522
aren't these firefighter boots
>>12695525
good

>>12696296
What laces did you get? I have iron rangers too and don't know what to get

>>12694939
It is important that your boots is goodyear welted

>>12696469
why?

>um because umm. it's like the highest quality....like i read it on put this on

>>12696472
waterproof, quality and resolable

Between these and the Alex McQueen?

>>12696661
These.

>>12696469
It's important to me, but how important is it to you?

Military boots are really nice, useful to wear when hiking or whatever. I got them for free, a gift from someone I know in the Army.

I also wear Calvin Klein Chukkas, they have cushiony insoles that are flat, which is nice for my flat feet.

I'd love to wear Ramones but the price is not for me.

>>12696237
Thanks for providing us with the worst angle ever, idiot

These...

>>12696831
...or these?

>>12696661
id?

>>12696843

Dries Van Noten

I dont want strict combat boots and i dont want gay dress boots. what get

What is the most versatile color out of grey, black and brown if most of my pants are dark blue/navy? Looking for a winter boot

>>12696885
forgot to attach the pic of boots I was considering

>>12695914
What season?

>>12696885
my vote is for black

>>12696834
These

>>12696885
Blue goes with brown

>>12696901
Can't find it atm sorry, Helmut lang also do a similar version (which is still just an upmarket bundeswehr pilotenstiefel) but with the sort of crackled leather pic rel

>>12696225
>>12696231
>>12696209
What did he say ? Was he the same Muppet who accidentally admitted he was 16 last thread

>>12696136
Post when you get them, Cherry are very hit and miss whether or not you'll look good or like a clown

>>12696963

>>12696966
Thanks man, bit of a let down, autists gotta autist

How do you guys feel on harness vs jodhpurs? I like harness but I also get the feeling that they look feminine.

>>12696859
Work boots

>>12696885
Brown with navy. Burgundy goes with everything.

>>12695335
left

>>12695406
Common Projects combat boots

>>12695335
I like chelseas. Right.

I wear a us 12/13 in most shoes, any boots that won't look ridiculous on me?

>>12696963
Already have some pilotenstiefels but my lacing wont work like in that pic. Well it will but it wont look as good but damn are those beautiful wish I could find some to cop

Are there any boots similar to the ones made by Saint Laurent tha cost 100$ or less?

Is the best way to buy pilotenstiefel boots through German ebay, or is there a US supplier?

>>12695406
guidi
balmain aw11
dior aw07

>>12697755
Used.

>>12697819

How is the sizing on Gudis?

What do yall think about these Hugo Boss boots? They're on sale.

I need them for fall/winter season (3 months of snow).

>>12698094
>suede
>snow

reposting my ugly fucks

help needed, what boots would ya wear with this carhartt master pant II?

>>12698159
edit: color of the pants are deep navy blue.

>>12696834
Noice.

Are the £30 Austrian para boots on eBay legit?

>>12698212
Yeah

Are blundstones good?

>>12698242
do you have a pair? What are the used quality like?

>>12698252
Yeah had them for a few months now really good quality boots, soft but tough. For about the £30 area on eBay it seems you can get either worn boots with new soles or new boots with worn soles, I went with the worn option and it seems as though the soles will wear out before the leather

>>12697755
I think alessandrini is releasing some but not sure when thats gonna happen.

Should I just get black meme martens? I need some black shoes I guess only got white and brown
any inspo of black boots?

Should i cop these?

Gray boots ideas? Combat boots are too school shooter and dress boots/desert boots are bad memes. Chelseas are gay

>>12698536
What is a meme, when it comes to shoes? Honest question

>>12698536

>gray boots

If it isn't shark skin just kys yourself

>>12698536
Grey footwear is the clothing equivalent of saltine crackers.

cop or not?

>>12699313
They're okay, although I'd prefer the regular SFBs in any of their colors

>>12699313
cop

these are sfbs right?

Lurker, been only wearing stan smiths for like 3yrs straight...
sorry if this sounds dumb, but what's a good 'starter' boot? also pref something cheap 'cause as you can prob tell im a poorfag.

Pic related, muh boots. I'm a 13 US in pretty much all athetic shoes in case anyone is curious on sizing. I also wear thick merino wool socks with all my boots.

L to R:
Bellevile 690 12.5US
Sanders Chukka 12UK
Loake Bedale 10.5UK
Crockett and Jones Islay 11.5 UK
Lowa GTX 13US

Memeboots, pilotensteifels, and some C&J Camberleys are on my list.

>>12699384
Nice pair of brogues. I'd get some islays if I didn't have some stows.

>>12699377
Start with some black 1460 DM's. Best starter boot by far, cheap, basic, inoffensive, normie approved. Get a pair cheap (I usually use random eBay sellers) see if you like wearing boots/like the style and such if you dont well its not much of a loss

>>12695335
Left

>>12694963
Hideous

Hey friends I'm looking for a boot that is in the same vain as the AW07 Dior Combat Boot but not for $2k on Grailed. Lookin to spend around $500 but I could spend more/less if needed. Pls help friendos

pic related its dior 07 combat boots

>>12695363
chukkas? they are casual boots. it's like wearing hiking boots. most "dress" boots,are really just flashy hiking boots or military boots. boots have a purpose, to protect your ankle, and keep in warmth. to allow for good cushioning over rough terrain.

pic related, you can see the chukka boot is just once big piece of leather, but wrapped around itself, to cover the ankle completely, you have to look at the boot for what it is.

>>12695993
>ropers
people usually have one leg longer than other, one foot bigger than other, this causes issues. because these boots have no laces or any way to make them tighter looser, you cant do much. but why are you walking using them for walking for long periods, they arent made to do that. if you want to walk then get comfy shoes with good support and laces so you can adjust

>>12696136
>cherry docs
hmmm yea, i think they work in certain style. like pants have to be skinny, and you have to have a more grunge casual look. docs are not formal at all, or business casual

>>12699913
They look like clown shoes in that pic.

>>12696231
docs in and of themselves are tacky. this is just a fact. if you wear them with ultra tight pants and a more grunge look, especially i think the red ones, then it can look quite good. but to me, Docs just scream, prole, militant, anarchist, they just are too niche looking. you cant "Doc" everything, you have to instead force everything into "Doc", iow, they collapse your entire style into the "Doc" personality. if you even start wearing more preppy or Formal/business clothes, the Docs instantaneously look like tacky boots.

pic related this guy looks like a cartoon tacky caricature.

>>12699926
nah that guy looks dope

>>12699913
With respect I disagree.Dr martens to me look best on jeans like 501s like 1969-71 skinheads wore.skinny jeans look atrocious imo

>>12699832
god damn

>>12695402
>>12696142
you'll grow up some day, kid

Which is better? This..

>>12700631
or this?

>>12699926
>pic related this guy looks like a cartoon tacky caricature.
if he ditched the bowler and lengthened the trousers he'd look fine

>>12697755
story et fall

Where can I buy the austrian paratrooper boots in the best quality possible and in larger sizes?

Having US 14 size feet makes my boot selection hard but these seem sleek and not too clunky so they're my best bet.

Some of the ebay places seem sketchy and one I asked said they can;t give me pictures of the product. Kommandostore has terrible customer service and never got back to me plus the shipping is rape to the UK

I'm looking for a pair of plain toe boots that is well constructed. There is currently a pair on J Crew, https://www.jcrew.com/uk/p/G7336, for illustrative purposes. I may cop that pair but I'd rather seek opinions before going ahead.

>>12695402
keep it up, comrade

>>12695037
They're nice boots, just don't go full mfa or anything. They look a lot better broken in, so if you can, walk around in them before you'll wear them more frequently in front of people. If you go for late night walks or something I would just rock the boots and shorts (I know it looks horrible) and a shirt to expedite the process. Also I went half a size down w/ mine and they fit me well after being broken in a little bit.

>>12694939
Whats the sizing like on Austrian Para Boots. I'm a size 9 UK in Stans and I'm wondering if I should size down. I got Docs once and had to return them because they were fucking clunky in my normal size.

>>12700856
i think its tts

>>12700856
I have never bought them - but I remember advice being unless you are wearing thick socks with them (then go tts) size down a half.

r8 my DMs boys

>>12700634
this

>>12699832
RAF Simmons doc martens collab is one of the first things that come to mind. They're pretty basic boots though can you not find something similar. Solovairs 11i astronauts are also kind of similar

>>12700856
They're tts, same sizing as docs I'm UK 9 in both

>>12699832
GIMME UR SIZE AND I'LL SEARCH OBSCURE JAPANESE AND EUROPEAN SITES.

>>12700796
bumpppppp

>>12700998
US 10 in doc martens. thanks family

I'm buying a pair of 14 eye steel toe boots and I got them in my regular size, did I fuck up? They are 1 size down from my Docs that I sold because they were too big.

>>12701055
Here's a pic of the boots.
I got them in size 9, Docs I sold were 10, and my Timbs ankle boots are also 10 but fit really well for some reason

w2c boots in pic related?
I thought they were meme boots but the leather around the ankle seems too baggy. Different silhouette also.

>>12700796
bump

>>12700634
these

>>12700882
I wouldn't wear them tbqh, but i'm a fuccboi tho

Hey my dudes.
What work boots are worth buying?
And aren't potato?

>>12697755
Save up $300 for Story et fall

>>12701118
> Zippers

>>12701118
I started the >zipper meme but are you special? How else would you put those boots on, there are times when zips are okay. These are certainly form over function and will likely be disregarded when the owner gets bored of them not when they wear out

>>12701067
I can guarantee those boots are shit regardless of what size they're in

I know they're a meme and everything but my Iron Rangers come tomorrow and I'm excited

Can you guys post some pictures if you own a pair

>>12698125
Dont tell them your secrets, the more people wear suede in snow, the less competition out there there is

>austrian memes just came in
>it won't be boot weather for a month and a half

>>12701227
The boots are not shit they are made in England and are know for being popular where I live for being tough and good plus steel toe, cost me around 100 Euro

>>12701237
>I know they're a meme

stop this shit. literally every brand is a "meme".

C/N
Not sure what kind of outfits would go with this kind of boot.

>>12701237
They're a nice accessible and affordable boot option.

>>12695373
He meant amber lamps

>>12701355
Ugh, the way I angled the shot makes the toebox look larger than is.

>>12700634

Had these boots, or the ones with a zipper on them. Liked them a lot but the sole broke off 4-5 times within a year and I had to keep glueing it back together.

Other than that they were very nice.

How much will I regret copping these?

>>12701286
Hmm right what brand are they are where do you live?

Quite a lot of Chinese crap with that exact style, no branding screw sole, 14i, steel toe.

>>12701259
Nigga I rock boots year round and I'm in socal. Just wear them.

>>12701443
Socal is nothing compared to new england, humidity is horrible

>>12701443
Southern California is compared to Austrian weather.

I know cause so many people from around the world would compliment the weather where I used to work

>>12695402
Fag

>>12700796
If you want the best quality possible just buy new ones from Steinadler, they're the official seller.

>>12701498
Its a desert where I live so its a bit hotter and drier here I'm nowhere near the beach lol

>>12701489
Fuck I didn't think of that yeah fuck wearing anything other than canvas boots in that kinda heat.

>>12701080
somebody please answer this man

>>12701417
all of it. i owned a pair for a few months and they were incredibly uncomfortable and they dont go with many outfits at all.

>>12701080
90% certain these are what he's wearing. Youll just need to get a pair and wear the fuck out of them

>>12698279
can you resole them? I saw it's a standard vibram sole, but they presumably have to be stitched instead of glued to be replaced

>>12701789
You might as well buy a new pair.

>>12701794
admittedly I'm a novice when it comes to actual shoes, but is it not feasible to change to a different kind of sole instead of just replacing it? I have a pair in the mail from ivan and (hopefully) won't instantly resole, but I heard they don't have great grip in winter, and it's at least something to think about

>>12701812
It's not particularly feasible when the cost of resoling outweighs the cost of the boot itself.

>>12701789
There was a guy in a boot thread many moons ago who put proper vibram on his pair of memes and it looked sexy as fuck. I think he even said it cost more than the boots.

Only really worth resoling to prolong the life of your boot/improve grip and such as opposed to saving you money which is why most people get stuff resoled

>>12696995
Harness-boots, as in the standard biker boot?

Hard to pull off, especially if you're a low-test nu-male cuck like most posters in this thread. Typically reserved solely for (actual) bikers and greasy metalfags. If you can wear a biker jacket and still look decent, then try harness-boots. Don't get crazy tall ones, don't get ones with a weird sole (especially the kind that tilts in a downward angle on the ankle) and go with a round toe-cap if you absolutely can. Jodhpurs are more feminine-looking IMO

Thoughts on wearing black modern combat boots?

>>12700637
no, sorry, docs are NOT business, nor are they even business casual. docs are casual. that is all....

>>12701965

>>12701965
I'd say avoid boots from your own countries military particularly stuff currently in service or from a time of war (unless it was a 'fashionable war' like Vietnam or world wars) but you know, wear what you like.

>>12696831
these are sexc as fuck

>>12694939
thoughts?

>>12695402
Its been 3 days and 2 hours, but I wanted to let you know that you are a homosexual

>>12702129
kanye knows how to make dope boots

shame about the price

thots on represent?

>>12695402
>look at me i'm a nihilo-individual and rebellious punk who hates the government but believes that the nazis were bad because government says so

kys you fucking cringetard

nazis are the real counter-culture

I don't know if this is the right place to ask this but I didn't want to make a thread just for this.

How exactly do I tie these without showing that I'm autistic?

>>12702677
>How exactly do I tie these without showing that I'm autistic?

you can start by asking your question without using buzzword memes.

>>12702750
im literally autistic though...

>>12702750
Looks like he's not the only autistic one here

>>12702197
literally just patroulling boots

>>12702677
How do you normally tie your shoes ???

poor/fa/g here, can I get black boot recommendations?

>>12701961
Well, I'm talking SLP-like, I'm looking to get the Story et Fall ones, in the new nut color.

>>12698387
Do meme boots come in brown?

Just got these in the mail today, pretty happy with them

Really glad I went with the roughout leather

>>12703210
ID?

Just got these in a lighter beige color, they were really cheap and I think they look alright, rate my cop?

>>12703232
Forgot pic

>>12703223
Warhammer Iron Warrior

>>12703210
They look beautiful. Do they feel well made?

>>12703210
also wtc

>>12702377
Awful. The whole thing. Quality is terrible and just the boot itself isnt that nice. If you want something more casual honestly look at some Solovair

>>12703285
I find them a lot nicer than my moc toe Red Wings

They're cheap as fuck right now at Gravity Pope, 40% off sale price. I paid $200 CDN shipped, but there were only big sizes left. I got the last 12, and there's only 11.5 left.

>>12702919
I don't normally wear shoes like that, but people always use to tell me you tie those types of shoes differently, like you wrap the laces around the tongue or something

>>12702044
Vietnam wasn't /fa/. Then again I'd wear jungle boots, austrian memes are basically jungle boot clones anyways.

>>12702951
bumpuu =)

>>12703542
Monkey boots ?

Is there an accepted 'starter' black boot? Something cheap, at least under $150 that looks good for most situations and holds up relatively well?

I was thinking of Docs but it seems like those are dead to any sane person for now.

>>12704287
people on this board are the only ones that get autistic about doc's. literally all normies this that docs and timbs are the highest quality boots out there. i got mine 2 years ago and theyre still holding up fine so id say go for it

my casual boots pic related

>>12702994
I don't really dig brown boots, black works better with most outfits. Otherwise, get what color you ultimately like the most, nothing's gonna stop you. I only own a pair of black, 30cm-tall engineer boots.

Im thinking of copping a pair of Wolverine 1883 Kilometer boots that I found for cheap. Anyone know what the sizing is like or if I should size down?

Are pants in boots ok?

>>12704287
For first pair of boots I'd always recommend Dr martens because of reasons stated in either this thread or the last

If you're sure you like wearing boots then id probably say solovair/nps as a step up from DM's as they still have a wide range of styles so you can't really go too wrong. There are definitely certain brands which do certain styles better but if you're still beginner level just browse the Wollaston factory brands

>>12704347
It depends on the style and height of the boot

So I have a problem. Just got new military boots, and did a few walks in them. The left boot is ok, but the right one is crushing above the toe, exactly on the spot where it creases. First I thought it was the lace hook placement problem, but it seems the leather just breaks at wrong angle, and hits the toe. Is there any way to fix this? Incredibly frustrating and painful.

>>12704346
For 1000 miles I sized a full size down, not sure if kilometers are made on the same lasts.

>>12695471
yes

>>12703223
Dr. Martens

>>12700796
Bump

>>12701500
Just checked their site, sadly doesn't even come up in my size :(

>>12704287
docs are fine really.
people here just go full autistic mode about them because they are a popular boot.

Which shade of brown would work better for an /out/core fit?

I bought a pair of doc martens 1461 size 10 us normally I am size 10.5 but I thought that'll be quite spacy and stretchy turns out size 10 (43) was huge for me, should I get size 9 or 8? Anyone had a similar experience? Also my feet are almost 29 cm and are medium width yet there's plenty of room in the docs

>>12705164
The darker ones might fit the fit better, but the lighter ones (Clovis?) are gorgeous in person. Danner sizing is bizarre though, I'm a 9.5 D in nearly everything and the closest I could figure for Danner was 8.5 EE, and even then they were long.

>>12705164
durrrrr
depends on what you're gonna wear them with...

>>12704346
>thought you were memeing
>look it up
>these actually exist

stupid rebrand
I'm assuming they're the same as the 1ks, in which case size down one

>>12704456
wear them more or hit the toebox with a rubber mallet to artificially break them in

>>12705311

>>12704456
those are disgusting. look for boots without that padded tongue and ankle

>>12705291
Barbour
Filson
Usually what I'm dressed in

>>12695074
clarks bushacres arent bad

>>12705316
id on the ones closest to the camera?

>>12705319
which one goddamnit

>>12705320
>filson

you pnw bro?

>>12700856
I just got mine and if you're not wearing wool socks sizing down half a size is probably a good idea.

>>12705372
not him but I'm in Seattle

>>12705320
I didn't mean what brands, you nut. I meant that it depends on the pieces in your wardrobe, from color to style to material. Smooth dark brown leather goes with different things than suede light brown leather. Also if you're in an area where it rains the smooth leather will be less of a bitch to care for.

>>12704456
those look like ski boots or something. buy normal combat boots, yours are really only for the utilitarian aspect: they're hideous.

>>12702951
holy shit wtf fuck is this. ah.. it's from reddit

i would suggest simple derby boots. even if you are a poor (like me) you should invest in something that will last. i have the pic related, solovair

>>12705372
Seattle actually.
>>12705377
I would say that I stick to a classic/heritage look with natural fabrics in dark colors. When it starts pouring, I put on a synthetic jacket.

I guess this is the best place to ask
Is there any way of purchasing stuff on the kommandostore without a CC?

>>12705469
Paypal?

>>12705491
>>12705469
Credit card only

>>12705351
Not him, but they look like US Navy chukkas

>>12704456
Why the fuck is everybody buying military boots? If anyone from the Army sees you with them, they will almost certainly laugh in your face.

>>12705408

I've really been interested in getting me some solovair's

how are they in general?

>>12695523
these look the nicest imo

>>12705516
>giving a shit about what POGs and boneheads say
>implying they'd give anyone shit for wearing generic black boots to begin with

The boots are fugly, don't get me wrong, but that's just a dumb reason not to wear them

How do Austrian meme boots fit?
Should I get one size up for thick socks?

>>12705392
bought these for 90€ last year and now they're down to 30€

in my size too

i feel dumb

>>12705533
They look disgusting, but this is a stupid fad. I've been in the Army - these boots aren't effay. Complete opposite.

Red Wings - good for a starter boot, or go lower price first?

>>12705543
Tts with thick socks. My source: Kommandostore.

>>12705596
Thanks Anon

>>12705596
If you've not really worn boots before I'd go with the cheaper end of things just so you can see if you like them without spending too much

>>12705522
Great boots, strong but not stiff leather, comfortable, decent soles too

>>12704456
First of all who's gonna stop you from wearing surplus boots from a different country. Secondly
'oh noticed your boots where did you serve?'
''Nah man just got them from the surplus
'ah they're nice boots man aren't they >insert anecdote about them'

>>12704456
Slav squat on your toes for a while, I find that's the best way to get a nice toebox crease going

>>12705502
Go put money on a prepaid card I guess

>>12705408
Full grain or high shine?

i need short boots that are waterproof for work, something like docs chelseas but cooler, any ideas?

can anyone point me in the direction of the boots this model is wearing or a similar pair of boots? Sorry I can only provide a link im on mobile right.now

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/givenchy-zip-detail-twill-biker-pants/4654995?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=BLACK

>>12705857
If you don't mind them a little rough around the edges, austrian memes with some parade polish would look like that.

>>12705351
>>12705512
Correct, US Navy chukkas or boondockers. They're like $60 new. Very comfy.

>>12696231
how new are you? docs have been the meme shoe on here for ~4 years now

raf collabed with doc's in 09, if that gives you any idea of their sustaining popularity

I bought a pair of solovairs, and they obviously need breaking in, which I'm working on. But, I need to unlace them to stick my foot in them. Will this problem go away with time? Or is it just something that I'm going to need to get used to?

Besides that though, they fit pretty well.

>>12705878
No they won't
>>12705857
I believe they're picrel Canadian millsurp. Pretty popular boots so you should be able to find a pair. Could also get some used if you wanna be cheap about it

>>12705992
>I need to unlace them to put my foot inside

what did you expect? What exactly is the problem I can't tell. How would that go away? That's how boots work, that's the exact purpose of laces, to keep your foot inside

>>12699926
he looks tacky firstly because he's currently out of fashion. or at least the fashion that you exist within.
it was the whole italian sprezzatura meme that existed around that time frame (late 00's)

secondly, you're connecting docs with individualism, rebelliousness — which is a sign of good marketing. perhaps that's why the docs don't match strict, collectivist (read: formal) clothing in your mind.

i don't agree that, docs are "in and of themselves" (essentially) tacky, i personally think that you've bought into the marketing and believe that there are contrasting ideals within the clothing. (note: this isn't necessarily bad)

>>12700882
go full street cowboy.
cybercowboy is the now the new meme aesthetic

>>12706017
I'm new to boots.

>>12706017
By unlace them, pretty sure he means undoing the lacing, not untying them.

>>12706026
yeah it's pretty normal to have to loosen up the lacing to get your feet in mate

>>12706023
Are you also new to laces ?

>>12706026
That's how boots work

>>12706040
Never had to unlace any pair of shoe to put my foot in.

>>12706046
do you also keep your pants buttoned?

>>12706061
Never had to unlace a pair of shoes to my foot in.

>>12706046
All jokes and memes aside you've probably been stomping around in boots that don't fit you, most likely because you bought your boots in the same size you wear your sneakers in

>>12706068
11.5 Size Shoes
10 us boot size
8 uk boot size

I used to wear meme tier Rothco boots for CAP which had this synthetic fabric that stretched easily so I didn't have to unlace them.

Didn't mean to come off as ignorant, more so uneducated.

>>12705298
This is probably a stupid question, but whats wrong with it being a rebrand? Assuming its not an excessive drop in quality, I dont think a cheaper version is as bad. Of course its not going to last me as long, but I just want to get a feel of wearing them before I commit to something better.

>>12706067
Well then you're not tying your shoes tight enough

>>12706097
The leather is much cheaper, they aren't handmade in the USA, maybe not Goodyear welted I forget. They'll fall apart a LOT sooner, probably mostly because of leather quality. You'd be better off buying used 1ks on ebay or grailed, they'll probably cost the same and last longer.

>>12706154
Not him, but is it true that the made in USA Wolverines have had a quality drop recently?

I've heard a lot of people say the newer ones are significantly worse than the old ones, especially the modern 1ks

>>12706159
Idk, I bought a pair recently and the only problem in the construction is a slightly misaligned eyelet. The leather is still chromexcel and the stitching on my 1ks was flawless so I expect them to last me quite a while

10 eye boots any good with flight suit tucked in?

Want to cop some austrian meme boots, i have iron rangers in size 11, should i size up or down?

>>12701915
what is the austrian boot meme? where can i find info on them, best place to buy them, etc.

>>12705516
>>12705660
I bought them directly from a military guy! You think somebody here gives a shit about people wearing military boots during hunting or hiking? I'm not gonna wear them casually.

Also

>military personnel here noticing anything

What are you all smoking? I can wear whatever I want in this Eastern European shithole.

>>12705596
>Red Wings - good for a starter boot, or go lower price first?

have you worn boots before? $300+ is quite an investment and will suck if you end up not liking the feel of boots on your feet.
if you feel like youre gonna be wearing boots for awhile, then i would say go for it.
but you should also look at other brands like chippewa, thorogood, and wolverine.

theres also Thursday boots which is a crowdfunded boot for like $200. its fairly new in the market. I like the designs but still not sure about how they will last in the long run.
people either say they are amazing and pretty much on par with the super expensive boots out there or that they are really terrible.

>>12706097
hey sorry I was at work
I wasn't really trying to imply anything about the quality
I just thought it was hilarious that they'd choose to pander to metric using countries as a marketing thing

although it seems like >>12706154 is saying the quality is noticeably worse
not sure where that info is coming from
their website says the kilometers are made in the same Grand Rapids factory that the 1ks are

>>12706159
can't speak to that
I have a pair of the first gen 1ks and they're holding up well
never messed around with newer versions although I hear they improved the insole

>>12706258
I wear 9.5 in iron rangers, 9.5-10/eu 43 in memes

>>12706567
Thank you for your reply. I'll look into the other boots - but I probably will be wearing boots regularly. I've gone off sneakers and the winter months are coming now.

The Thursday boots brand looks like the sort of thing I'd like - but as you've given different reviews, is there anyone in the thread who has bought boots from there?

Fuck sake lads, just pick up some cheap milsurp assault boots.

Best place to get soles for leather boots?

>>12706908
>9.5
Pffffffft AHAHAHAJAHA

Best place to get insoles for leather boots?

>>12707156
Projecting manlet detected.
I just have small feet, I'm 6'3"

>>12707176
I'm 6'4", what's your point?

You must look retarded/trap like at that height with size 9

>>12696831
I dream of these

>>12707185
Yeah my feet look pretty dumb sometimes (though for what it's worth I measure at size 10, red wings run big) but I usually wear boots which helps them look bigger especially with cuffed pants showing the whole boot, which also balances my lanklet leg proportions

Small feet isn't as bad as huge feet though

>>12701100

These are memed up a bunch here as a reddit boot but they're so basic that as long as you don't go around dressing like a chode they're a pretty decent basic work boot.

You hear a lot of complaints about quality as compared to redwing or wolverine, but that because ordering online is a bit of a lottery, you gotta see them in person and check for any fucked stitching yourself. Usually you shouldn't put up with that but u can find them on sale for like 100$ at nordstrom rack or off broadway shoes, which is way cheaper than fuckin redwings or wolverine, and the quality of leather is way better than docs

Florsheim Chelsea boots 10/10
Phenomenal feel (at least my feet, i have generally large manly feet)
Leather is quality
Seems like the stitching will be the last to go, very strong
Has grip pads on sole, lots of Chelseas lack any sort of grip

only 100$ USD

>>12703210
I have those, best boots ever (except that they color your socks a bit)

Came into this thread expecting techno interest me. Left thinking half of you are drag queens

>>12699926
Docs are basic. End of story.

Grunge docs is literally falling asleep levels boring.

>>12705392
What is these

>>12707261
you look like a fag

cop or not?

>>12702951
What's the special tonight garcon?

>>12694939
I just got pic related because my brown doc martens had GLUED ON FUCKING HEELS that just fell off.

>>12707397
How do they feel? I've eyed the black ones for a good while now, the taller version that is.

>>12707397
Heels are typically glued on.

>>12707437
on the way still. just got them in the states. Varusteleka has fast as fuck shipping.

>>12707449
im used to danners where its all one piece

best boots ive ever owned, I just cant wear them because they have EGAs on them and I dont wanna look like a tryhard

>>12707313
river island combat boots

>>12707261
>leather is quality
>florsheim

Pretty sure basically all their shoes are corrected grain chink-tier leather

this has probably been asked a million times but can someone ID these?

>>12707536
yeah, ive seen them before

>>12707548
and?? what are they

Highs or mids /fa/ ?

>>12707559
>they

african americans are people too, you know.

>>12707563
High but both have ugly detailing, just get some Chippewas or something. Same silhouette but not disgusting

>>12707536
>>12707548
>>12707559
Rothco Jungleboots

Yours truley,
/k/.

>>12707604
Rothco a shit

>>12706401
Search Austrian paratrooper boots on ebay/milsurp sites.

>>12706200
10eye is really the minimum for tucking. Of course it depends on the spacing but just generally yeah can imagine it looking pretty good, obviously depends on the flightsuit though. Post pics if/when you do

>>12707604
wrong, they're Rothco G.I. Type Sierra Sole Tactical Boots

>>12706200
You don't tuck a flightsuit into boots. You'll just look retarded.

Cop or not? ID: Calvin Klein Davis boots. Or recommend something similar?

Already got a pair of LL Bean Katahdins for the winter.

Looking for a pair of black boots similar to these Common Projects but not as pricey. Recommendations?

Thanks for recommending solovairs

One thing though, leather where the tongue is sewn to the toe is poking down and hurting my foot badly. Do I need to go to the cobbler or just call the company?

>>12702951

army surplus

>>12707164
if you live in a cold climate you can make insoles from sheepskins - usually second-hand shops have some