/fa/ - Fashion

>>13145382
I need some suggestions for some decent hiking boots/work boots that can take a beating. They don't have to be pretty but they do have to be black

>>13145719
I'm in USMC. We hike a lot, and some brands we like are Danner, Belleville and Bates. I know they have black boots.

Military surplus boots. Australian manufactured infantry boots are the ones i currently have and i literally dont wear anything else. they're great for both hiking and my work, super durable and incredibly comfy. Im a bartender so i need boots that a) are waterproof, b) can handle chemical spills from cleaning and c) look good. infantry boots are all 3.

Anything from the last 10-15 years will be pretty much good to go immediately whereas any older than that really will need a fair bit of tlc.

caring for leather boots is pretty easy - if they're super tough when you get them then buy some Dubin or uncoloured leather moisturizer and lather that shit on, let it soak in overnight, and wipe off the excess in the morning. if they're super scuffed up then youll need black polish (whether you need parade polish or just a regular matte black depends on the finish of ur boots already).

If you cant quite find ur size then you can get a pair thats like maybe half a size too small and put a watertight bag of water inside and then put them in the freezer bc the water will expand and stretch the leather, but make sure you dnt bend the leather while its frozen + stiff or else you'll wreck it.

soz for wall of text im very passionate about boots

>>13145719
/out/ guy here, seconding Danner.

>>13145382
>>13145382
give me some legitimate reasons to wear hobnails boots.

>>13145382
explain to me what things like fully sprung and fell boot mean. they are bong terms. what are the purpose of such boots and their pros and cons?

Ann D, currently for sale.

>>13145382
Looking for 10-14' laced black combat boots/jumper boots. Any recommendations? (not meme martins). will post SFB pics in return if you want em.

>>13145382
Freds are very heavy. I like the larger holes in the brogue but lined with 3 layers of leather in the sole is HEAVY!

>>13146971
Are you tap dancing for spare change in New Orleans so your dad can buy moonshine?

Military style boots for under 200USD? I'm thinking something similar to the Common Projects Combat boots

Thoughts on these? I can cop a used pair for around $80 locally. Not sure if I should go for it.

>>13147915
What are you trying to wear it with, especially the fit on the pants? The shaft looks pretty wide for that height.

>>13147931
Probably just some dark slim fit denim jeans tucked into them, or over them. Sort of like pic related.

>>13147915
I think those only work well with straight denim

>>13147939
If you have a skinny legs you might want to be careful with pairing those with slim jeans. Just something to double check before you buy. It might look strange when you walk with a rigid boot outline and then a defined calf muscle.

>>13147957
>>13147958
You are probably right about that, but I do have straight leg too. I am wearing a pair with my Danners right now.

>>13146971
>give me some legitimate reasons to wear hobnails boots.
Shooting Swiss Rifles.

>>13145382
I love boots but only tan ones.
These are Diesel (I know) sneakerboots. I can't find them in my size anywhere

>>13147590

GI jungle boots. I prefer the ripple sole in pic related. Wore these for years in the army. I actually had them re-soled to ripples after i wore out the original soles.

>>13147915
Ring buckles are for homosexuals my guy.

>>13147915
Try them on to see if you can hide the shaft under the leg of your pants. That's my main criteria towards heavy boots like those.

On the same note, I wish men had more options for harness boots like pic related, it seems that women's outlets have taken them over.

What’s the general opinion on Trickers ? I have a pair of sneakers by them ( the Junya collab ) and they’re mad comfy and extremely well made, I’m curious if the boots are like that as well.

Y/n?

looking for an id on these (or something similar)

please and thank you in advance

Are shoe trees for zip ankle boots absolutely necessary?

Anyone know of something similar to what Riku is wearing?

>>13146971
outclassed in everyway by a solid commando sole
>>13147915
frye is pretty bad
>>13148708
brown leather is much more interesting imo. black stays black.

>>13147590
>>13148556
Jungle boots are good for summer. I have a pair of McRae jungle boots that are holding up very well, but Rothco boots are low-quality dogshit for airsoft kids.

>>13148872
The silhouette reminds me of European military alpine boots, but you'll only find similar buckles on engineer boots, which don't have laces.

>>13148683
Frye has good men's buckle boots if you're interested

>>13148740
Of you don't want the vamp to look like shit then yes

Are wolverine’s 1000 mile boots worth the price? I’ve heard mixed reviews, some say they age like shit. Anyone here have a pair?

>>13147590
Can't go wrong with Corcoran.

>>13148872
Looks like German military boots, with some belts slapped on them to look edgy. DIY that shit.

>>13149042
Already ordered a used pair of Kentucky Westerns, they're cheap and shitty but they were 30€ so I'll wear them until I feel sure enough to splurge a bit more on. Are Wescos any good?

Copped pic related, first pair of brown boots.

Is red wing still decent?

>>13149708
They look like gayer version of jackboots

>>13149778
Which is literally what they are. But I wouldn't go any taller than 10" with boots like that, unless my mudstomp-phase goes on longer in the future.

>>13149738
get some insoles. rw seconds are the gold standard for budget boots

I have this weird wrinkle where the two pieces of leather stitch together that pushes in too far so it rubs against my foot just below the ankle joint while I'm walking.

Is there any method to remedy this?

Do you guys know of any cool dr martens low type shoes?

>>13149977
thick socks. i'm guessing you got a size too big
>>13149996
rw postmans
>>13149864
if you don't mind losing the buckles bundeswehr and ddr jackboots are pretty cheap.

>>13150006
>i'm guessing you got a size too big
Nah, even with thick socks on the leather is actually creased so it pushes inwards, the right boot fits fine, just the left one is like that, I think it was crushed under something heavy on accident while it was being packed up or something that did that do it.

Can I work the crease out at all?

>>13150013
heel pads might help. very odd way of creasing though, looks like the heel cup might be at fault.

>Can I work the crease out at all
some people have tried heat guns but I wouldn't recommend it.

>>13150022
Yeah you can see when you put them next to eachother the right boot is fine while the left boot is dented in.

Would like stuffing the boot with some cloth so it doesn't dent in and using a steamy iron on it or something work?

>>13150034
I don't see anything that isnt normal wear.

>>13150034
If you somehow manage to straighten the crease it will just come back again in use. It could be caused by the construction, or how your foot fits inside or both

>>13148427
ugly af son

>>13150039
shafts never collapse in like that unless they're sized too large or have a massive heelcup.

>>13150034
i'd consider it a last resort if they're unwearable. no idea what could happen to the leather.

>>13150054
I did get them used from a surplus site, and just put new soles in them. So it could be wear from a previous owner, because they have been like that since I got them

>i'd consider it a last resort if they're unwearable
Eh, they were twenty bucks and a first dive into the question "do I enjoy wearing boots?" that I've been wondering about since I wore nothing but low ankled boat shoes, moccasins and sneakers before buying this pair.

I might as well give it a try, and then spend a bit more on my next pair anyway since I have concluded that I do like to wear boots.

>>13150006
I actually mind losing the buckles. I like buckles and straps. I'm a faggot for bikers and leather.

My Red Wings are great but either my right foot is wider than my left or my left boot is just narrower than my left.
How can I stretch leather to make it fit me?

>>13146462
I hear ya,
got any links for some?

Just got a pair of used combat boots that need cleaning. Is water and a toothbrush okay to use? What else should I do?

>>13150318
Spray them the fuck down, you can throw these assholes in the washer if they are truly fucked.

also throw the soles out and get some new ones if they can be removed. Yeah broken in boots are comfy as fuck but breaking in your own boots in the most important part is even better. you're only missing out on wearing in the leather or whatever fabric of the exterior is, and thats more of a story/attachment thing than comfort based. unless you crease the toes on your shit often and these don't have them/vice versa

>>13150534
>Spray them the fuck down
With what?

Brogue Timberlands, I like them but they're really heavy

Detailing is +

>>13150560
These too, more of a Gumby green in real life

>>13150562
Also not boots but made by Diemme, Italian leather +

>>13149977
Have the same boots, had the same problem. I just put a lot of conditioner on the outside and inside of where it hurt and it broke in after a week or so of light wear

>>13150318
Yeah water is fine. Once all the dirt is washed off, you should apply some quality boot grease such as Obenauf's heavy duty LP.

>>13150941
>>13150318
LP is not a grease. use something like lexol.

Red Wing vs Chippewa vs Wolverine

What's best quality overall, best price for what you're getting, looks best and which would you recommend?

>>13150966
>rw
good value on seconds, variety of leathers like hawthorne, interesting eu/jp exclusives (harvester, flatbox) leathers a bit plasticky first but weathers nicely
>chippewa
apaches best sub $100 boots
>wolverine
cheaper option for leather-soled service boots, slimmer toebox than rw
>thorogood
cheap moc toes,1892 solid iron ranger alternative

they're all solid but wolverine is slipping behind, $300 is not a terribly competitive price.

>>13147958
>>13147957
>>13147966
I have boots that are exactly like those (Durango) and can confirm they don't work with skinny jeans, they look pretty good with straight fit though.

>>13151004
Maybe for a Mad Max/D-beat/Mercyful Fate-inspo they work with skinny jeans.

So I've been looking into getting a pair of boots, from this thread what I've read is red wing seconds are what I should go after? I'm basically looking for something that I can wear everyday but also isn't too bad looking so that I could wear it into a bar or a nice restaurant (all I currently have is sneakers) and I can't be fucked with buying dress shoes.


Are RW seconds my best bet?

Brainlet here,. Are chelsea boots acceptable?

>>13151411
By whom?
In what occasion?
In which color and material?
Worn with what?
Worn at what time?
Worn in what climes?
In which geographic area?
Don't just go by what you see worn around you, either; go by whether or not something works for you and works in your area. Does it do what you want and not violate any obscenity laws? Then it's acceptable. Protip: not everyone is going to like what you wear, but most people will accept what you wear unless it's offensive or too outlandish (or out of uniform code for workplaces).

Need some help guys
I need a black daily beater boot - practical sole and preferably 6"+

the catch is that I live in an area with a a lot of ex/current military personnel and I am myself ex-military - and it's considered sorta cringey to wear combat boots/military gear at home so nothing too military-styled

Ideally would prefer to keep it under $300

>>13147098
fell boots are meant for foresters, fell is a uk term for a managed wood usually of pine, not sure about fully sprung but I would imagen theyre better for scrambling etc and chasing sheep over rocky ground

>>13151411

Of course. Some styles are a bit played out.
I picked up some nice combat soled, burnished dark brown Doucal's in TK Maxx for £80 last year.

>>13151495
Anything that's black, 6"+, and has a practical sole (i.e. it's gonna be a lug sole) is basically the definition of a combat boot to normies.

How tall is too tall for men?

>>13151495
Docs

>>13151411
Only if you're a homosexual or are LARPing as one

>>13151752
Above the knee is retarded unless you're actually a jockey. Just below the knee is fine for jackboots or similar. Otherwise more than 10 inches and you'll probably look like you're into bdsm

>>13151956
So 10 inches, because what kind of outfit can you even wear jackboots with

Anyone have any recommendations for boots similar to these? I'm looking for boots with a heel that have a slim looks to them. My feet are pretty huge compared to my body so chunky boots just don't look right on me.

I tried buying some red wings off grailed but they just dont look quite right.

>>13152155
Another pic, but I'm looking for black

Adidas x Barbour GSG9 boots
wew lad

>>13152155
>>13152159
How high is the shaft? Would you be okay with basic combat boots or something lower?

Sum1 Please Id these boots!

>>13152286
No logo or anything? It looks like quicksilver, where'd you get the photo
>>13152278
Haha I find the stripes kind of tacky but if Adidas is your thing go for it

Tan sneaker boots people, cop or not? Any recommendations

>>13152286
Autismo boots

>>13152297
Well it has that little white wave/mountaib logo in fron outer corner.
I took photo by myself, while I was in waiting line

>>13152336
You should have asked him mate. But they look like average hiking boots

>>13152281
I prefer anything mid rise and above as long as it’s not too edgy. I like those boots a lot except the logo on the tongue.

>>13152286
my dad has these boots. its decathlon

>>13147939
Oh shit I remember seeing this video when I was searching for vids of harness boots before I bought some

This is legitimate gay porn domination, I think the guy pisses or spits on his boots or something

>>13146971
To make conquest of Gaul easier

>>13152155
>>13152159
Look at viberg, if your wallet allows it. Whites also makes some boots that literally have a slim heel, similar to a cowboy boot.

I can get these 1000 miles for like 160, but is it worth it? I'm not in a spot to get new ones right now, but I want some brown boots. It's nice they're broken in, but some rubber has been added to the sole. Are the creases too bad? Will I be fine if I just put shoe trees in them?

>>13153162

>>13153162
>>13153168
The creases aren't too bad imo, I've had my 1000 miles for only a few months and they're pretty creased in the toes, and that's with shoe trees and almost always waiting a day between wears. But $160 for used 1000 miles seems a little steep, I got mine new for $200 and it's not too hard to find them for sub $250. I'd try to haggle the price a little

>>13153188
How'd you get 'em for that cheap?

>>13153203
Found them at some random menswear boutique in SF

>>13153162
>>13153168
Check Nordstrum rack if there's a spot near you, also look for malls that might have 50% off. I got RW for $140.
>>13153188
>I've had my 1000 miles for only a few months and they're pretty creased in the toes, and that's with shoe trees and almost always waiting a day between wears.
I also did this shit, but I have no creases, maybe it's sizing, maybe it's the way you walk, but mine are borderline perfect, just bit worn in

>>13153224
Shit, what store? I live in the bay.

>>13153230
Maybe, mine are really only creased across the toes

>>13153236
Wingtip. There were a couple other places in sf and around the bay that carried them at the time so look around. There's a store finder on the Wolverine website.

>>13145382
Steel toe black (leather) and size 9 (for my son)

>>13145719
Thirding Danner. I just bought some new black boots from them. Have to be safety toe so maybe not good for hiking, but honestly they are good looking and practical.

>>13153044
I found a couple of Viberg boots on grailed that I really liked but couldn't afford.

I have some "crazy horse" (oil/waxed finish) leather cowboy boots that have lost almost all of their water resistance and oil after some cleaning with saddle soap. What leather conditioner/wax would be best to get them back to normal?

Want a new pair of Red Wings so bad. I want some Iron Rangers and it's making me crazy because I can't afford them right now. Everytime I bring it up to my girlfriend she gets upset because I told her I couldn't afford to fly out to meet her parents and yet I say I'm gonna get new boots.

Should I just put it on my credit card and deal with it later like every other thing I've put on that damn card?

>>13152278
dope

>>13152155
Those look just like my Thursday Boots presidents. The captians have a cap toe. The silver eyelets are the main downside, but I think theyll look good distressed and beat to hell.

>>13154808
Sacrifice a few personal luxuries for a couple months and pay with money in hand after paying off your debt you nigger.

>>13152278
>out of stock
>out of stock
>out of stock
>out of stock
>out of stock

Did you post this to brag?

Been seeing more people wearing these lately, are they effay now?

>>13154880
Those boots look really nice and are within my price range. I think the only thing i don't like about them is how high the heel is, I kind of likes boots with a little less of a heel to them.

I love the look of beat up boots, so I'm really looking for something i absolutely love so I'll get them nice and worn.

im looking to get some not too expensive chelseas and these two are on sale but im having trouble deciding on which ones to purchase. I like the classic slim design of the first one but it also looks cheap and the soul doesnt look too high quality either. The second pair costs more and looks a little chunkier with it having the original dr martens soul, it also has a intetesting design and looks more high quality. Opinions?

>>13155267
I want an answer on this too and Clarks Chelseas are any good

crossposting from the c/n thread, i'm planning on getting a new pair of boots soon, what looks best? first two are margiela, third is ma+. also if anyone is familiar with the footwear quality of these brands that would be cool.

>>13155464
Ma+

Are work boots /fa/ if you dont work in construction? Like wouldn't they look like shit in an office?

>>13155471
I'm just wanting a pair to boost my height, if there are better office type shoes for height boosting, please post

>>13153230
>maybe it's sizing
Yes, it's the sizing! Don't any of you even know about setting proper creases using a pen laid across the top? Fuck this forum is full of children.

>>13155464
3 no doubt
1, 2 are ugly as sin

Any boot like this that's not super cheap chinese? I'm looking for something less clunky than my red wing beckmans but I don't really know how to describe it.

>>13155486
>setting proper creases using a pen laid across the top
What?

>>13150311
unfortunately the actual store i got mine at doesn't have a website, and if you're tryna buy from outside aus then shipping is gonna be aq bitch, but i found some non-secondhand ones?
http://www.military1st.com.au/9037-2-brandit-combat-para-boots-with-faux-fur-black.html
http://www.military1st.com.au/fot140-bk-highlander-ranger-assault-boots-black.html

i got mine secondhand so they were a little bit worn and also cheaper

Has anyone gotten blue stains out of white leather? Nothing on the internet is helping me. Geos are pretty much boots, right?

Thoughts on these as an alternative to Iron Rangers?

Any other suggestions?

>>13155479
Try Chelsea with a cuban heel, or go full oil baron and get pick related.

Thinking about getting these, M77 Norwegian army boots.

yay or nay?

>>13156003
yeah

>>13155746
Watch out for the heel falling off.

should i cop??

>>13150547
agua from a high pressure source

(hose)

>>13148708
my grail boots, maybe not in black but black is good too. The best design.

These are on sale. What do you think of these? Pass? I've never had a pair of Chelseas.

>>13157554
And these?

>>13157554
Yes
>>13157559
No

Depends on your wardrobe though really

>>13157554
i wouldn't get em, i'm not a fan of Chelsea boots

>>13155746

I really like these moc toe redwings I’ve read that sizing is comparable to iron rangers. If I wear a 10.5 in Nikes how much should I size down for them? Would a 10 be okay? I checked the local redwing store and they didn’t have any in stock

>>13154880
How is the quality on Thursday boots? Thinking of picking up a pair of captains. Did you have to size down?

>>13157676
Size 9

>>13145382
could some kind anon help direct me to some decent quality non leather boots? thanks

What are the best sand coloured combat boots that are actually functional?

>>13157702
those, but really the nike ones

>>13157714
Nike boots do not operate, dont waste your money, buy a pair of Bates zero mass boots or something similar from that brand.

For work

>>13157764
>not removing the flag

>>13157773
>implying it came with it

Are these to flash to wear with a t and jeans

>>13157784
gaudy as shit like chippewa's branding on their lower-end boots

>>13156474
seriously? is this common just for the adrians or all 1k mile?
I thought wolverine made good shit

>>13157674
>no cap toe
dropped

>>13156482
Yes, w2c/info

>>13157798
Depends on the T-shirt and jeans, it might work with palewave
If probs just go with black/white colour blocking

anons, why these shoes look this bad? is it mainly due to fact that leather is inferior quality, or did I make some mistakes in caretaking?

>>13158408

>>13158408
yes, I know toes are scuffed by me.

Thinking about getting these with my tax return money. Anyone have experience with em ?

>>13158408
>>13158410
>>13158418

Leather creases, wrinkles, ages.

If you want "crisp" get a pair of Jordans.
If you want to be considered fashionable, shut up.

>>13158438
umm, yes, I agree that shoes age. but after roughly 2-3 months? isn't it too fast?

>>13158450
How often do you wear them? Do you condition and polish them regularly? Do you use shoe trees?

As someone above posted, leather wrinkles and starts looking like that once it has been used. It happens with every leather product. The dividing factor is that shitty leather cracks and starts flaking off and may even develop a split, especially when dirt, water and salt start accumulating inside the crack. Advise to your local cobbler about different products for conditioning that leather, let them dry for 24h after a day of wear, wipe off dirt and excess stains with a damp cloth after a day of wear and when drying them, use shoe trees. Take these steps into account, and the wrinkles stay as wrinkles, and don't develop into cracks.

>>13157756
Thanks.

Can you help to ID some boots? I don't have a pic, but I'll try to describe them. They have a lot of colourways (both solid and different prints), and they are probably unisex, because I saw both guys and girls wearing them.

>>13148427
Looks like ugs for men

>>13150568
>>13150562
>>13150560

Oh buddy, you’re in for a rough ride.
Why would you even think about sharing these purchases on this board.

>>13158437
I thought Solovair was supposed to be the discount Doc Martens, why are you getting a pair that costs more than Docs

>>13159614
Not made in china, better leather

Friend bought these Dries boots off sale, but he feels like he doesn't get enough use out of them because of their bulkiness. He offered to sell them to me for 400€, should I do it? I feel like I have enough pieces in my wardrobe that compliment these thus having more use for them, but is 400€ too much for such a generic looking boot? I feel like you can achieve the same look for much cheaper, but then again the quality on these is superior. What to do?

>>13159722
They look cheap and ugly desu

>>13155486
ID on the ones in this pic?

>>13159722
Don't do it. You can get a proper pair new for that price. Second hand shoes aren't worth much either. Your mate's having a laugh.

>>13159614
lmao it's actually the opposite.

How good are bean boots for hiking? I was thinking of getting a pair since they look like they would be good, cheap casual boots on rainy/snowy days, but I was also hoping they could replace my old Cabela's hiking boots which are falling apart. Or should I also invest in an actual pair of hiking boots and just use wear bean boots for casual wear?

>>13160464
Doesn’t cabelas have a lifetime warranty on their stuff? I use a pair of their boots for work and I learned about it when I got them. But assuming you get bean boots that fit correctly they should work very well. I use mine for hiking all the time

>>13160464
zero support, doesn't breath for shit

>>13160467
It looks like Cabela's has a "lifetime guarantee" and they get to decide the lifetime of the product. I got these boots almost 10 years ago, so they'll most likely look at these and decided they're well past the lifetime. It's good to hear bean boots are good for hiking though, I'll go with a pair of those then. Thanks anon!

Can I wear combat boots without insoles?

thoughts on bed stu, also need decently durable shoes for general traveling/light hiking. One that can be waterproof, also best way to waterproof shoes.

Putting a sole into my Beckmans makes them too small. They're comfy enough already but I feel like they could be even comfier, what should I do?

Got these for $455 USD new, CD S23M.

>>13160980
>$455
>for really basic, stupid looking boots
You got ripped off.

>>13161707
BAHAHa you don't get it.
>>13160980
damn i'm jealous af.

Gonna buy some Iron Rangers in about a week. I already own some Blacksmiths.

Thoughts on this oxblood color? Is it too purple? My girlfriend likes them the most of all the colors I showed her, but in pictures and real life things look different.
Should I get them?

>>13157903
I don't know if it's just the ones on amazon or the whole of wolverine's operation, but reviews on amazon for 1000 mile's seem to have this problem.

>>13161726
white's is better

>>13161720
>these boots are worth $455 because they have a fancy name on them! You don't understand!

>>13161726
I bought a pair of wolverine 1k boots in a similar color and I’m starting to regret it now. They look great on their own but kind of out of place when I wear them out

>>13157559
does anyone know if its possible to change those d-rings to regular eyelets?

>>13162377
like on this pair, would a cobbler be able to change them?

talk me out of it

>>13149738
andrew?

>>13162393
Found a pair in my size on craigslist for $50 probably picking them up tonight

>>13151501
>fell is a uk term for a managed wood usually of pine
um no

>>13162377
Why would you so that? They're easier to tighten

>>13147098
Fully sprung, fell, and shepherd boots are terms that refer to the pronounced curve of the sole of the boot. (terms vary by geographic location) Designed for uneven terrain and mountain climbing, it allows your foot and ankle to "roll" forward easier as you are going uphill, requiring less effort as you walk. It seems to be a uniquely British design. Can any britbongs confirm/verify?

If you're a manlet and start to wear boots how are you even supposed to go back to other type of shoes guys?

Everyone will notice the drop

any ideas for a sub $200 casual lace up?

>>13147915
I wore that style of shit kicker boot all through high school. Frye is a low grade brand now. They were family owned, and American made, but sold out in 1998, and has changed hands several times since then. Currently, they are chinese owned and manufacture has been moved to mexico and china. Quality has gone to shit, but prices remained high. There are prolly better choices anon. Look around. Good luck.

>>13151450
Chelsea boots are the universal shoe. They work in all fits, even those that most boots would look like shit in.

>>13160980
>new cd aka jun...

>>13162391
Yes.

>>13148735
Florsheim cap toes maybe, but they have fewer lace eyelets

>>13163062
This looks so bad it's actually funny.
I laughed out loud when I clicked the image

>>13162393
why
its a great boot and the made in england models have some nice leather

>>13161726
I bough a pair in the copper brown. They look much better once broken in and slightly weathered.
Do Recommend.

>>13162393
I hope you have big feet cus the models with the toe cap can look like clown shoes on footlets. i know cus ima a fototlet

>>13163236
Are you referring to the copper brown or oxblood ones?
Which do you recommend?

>>13162621
they dont look as nice imo
>>13163079
thanks anon

Are MM Combats worth the hefty price point?

>>13163062
poor rick, he didn't deserve this

>Bought a pair of Iron Rangers about a year ago and keep regretting it because I know I look like a clown in them

They are good and comfortable, but damn they don't fit me at all. The colour is nice but I don't know how one would be able to pull them off without being some beefy dude.

What's a good boot for 0-15 degree weather in a rainy area? I've always ever lived in warm areas desu so I have absolutely no experience in this.

>>13163609
What's the price? They look very nice and the quality on designer leather boots is insane, atleast from my experience with them.You'll probably get +5 years of use out of them, if you take good care of em

>>13164126
Are you a manlet with huge feet?

Can someone recommend a pair of boots that would look good with a field jacket, a dark shirt and black jeans? I want to go for the type of look in pic related

>>13164640
The fit in that pic looks shit.

Those boots are Austrian paratrooper boots, more affectionately called Austrian meme boots

>>13164640
Look for paratrooper boots, or jump boots.

The ones in that pic are the Austrian Bundesheer model.

Don't listen to >>13164686
That fit looks great.

>>13164203

Yeah their quality looks on point and they'd probably last me longer than 5 if I took care of them, I have a big shoe rotation!

They're ~$700 USD, $900 AUD - which is a LOT.

Stumbled upon Truman's boots while looking at different boot brands and they all look super nice. Tad pricey in the 550 dollar range, but gorgeous.

Anyone have any experience with them or know anything about them?

>>13161726
Can someone PLEASE tell me where I can cop some decent looking boots like these.

I don't like buying shoes online and the malls i've been too don't have em

i gave up finding good boots a long time ago

for some reason women can find them but it's impossible for men

>>13165123
get white's mp service boot

What's your opinion on the brand Johnston & Murphy? I can pick this boys up for $200CAD, after my 10% off coupon at Canadian Footwear.

>>13165302
J&M has gone down hill in the past 15 years or so. low quality leather etc. get some red wings, wolverines or RM Williams boots

>>13165227
Those are Red Wing Iron Ranger 8119s.
You can get them at a Red Wing store and many Nordstroms have them too. Or you can order them from the site

>>13155267
get Solovair, not doc martens

>>13158408
thats just how they crease. if you want something that doesnt crease like that, you'll need to get something with shell cordovan

>>13159614
they bought out all of doc martens original manufacture equipment and are still made in england, Docs moved completely to china and are much inferior now. any made in england docs are actually produced by solovair

What brand of shoe should I look at if I want something like Doc Martens but without the yellow stitching on the sole? I like the look but I think that stitching would look better in black instead of bright yellow.

Also how bulky are Docs? They seem rather wide/thick while I'm kind of a slim guy, and find the Austrian meme boots to be as bulky of a boot as I like to wear on most circumstances, not including hiking where thick boots are justified.

How are Palladium boots? I've been looking into getting something light and canvas for wearing in warmer weather and was thinking of either these or like Vietnam style jungle boots.

They look decent enough, I'm thinking of getting their "baggy" model in particular.
Cop or not?

>>13157702
I was in the army for 4 years and basically wore these Belleville One Zeros the entire time. When one pair got too worn out and dirty and my platoon sergeant would never shut up about my boots I just got another pair.
They have no break in period and are comfy right out of the box. Super lightweight too. The sole is glued on but stitched in the toe and heel which is super necessary.

>>13157756
>>13157714
Nike's combat boots are trash. They fall apart so easily it's ridiculous. I had a pair that didn't last me a 2 week field training exercise before the sole became unglued, which was a huge inconvenience.
Nike boots are trash and for fashion, not function. They couldn't last in a combat environment and not for any sort of hiking or outdoor stuff.

>>13165123
Yes, Trumans with a brown pull up leather which is toned down as I clean and moisturize all my leather footwear regularly. Wide fit and kind of rounded sole. My Vibergs >>13148708 same as pic here are much dressier. I rate Trumans on that level but with a different look and feel which doesn't easily come across in photos.

Wolverine and Red Wing stuff is decent but they have their own look and fit. I had some 1k Miles for 5 years, which I'd bought used, before upgrading. My honest advice between any of the very good mid-range general boots out there and the more expensive special leathers and styles is in knowing precisely what you want versus just going for a general all around boot.

If you're not 100% certain you want a vintage service boot last with black chromexel and a dainite sole but no speed hooks, pull tabs or lining then maybe hold off on dropping $800 and try something more general that fits you well for a while. Just a thought?

Engineer boots are very cool but avoid Chelsea boots as they're everywhere and on the worst people.

The pen method of establishing even creases is basically holding a pen down across the top of your boots and lifting up your heel. The pen shaft puts the crease flat across the top instead of potentially odd sideways creases forming on their own.

The last point I'll make is that if you've ever had a leather belt that has been with you for a few years and is broken in perfectly to the point where you use it all the time but never even think twice about it then you know what your end goal is with the boots you are looking for.

>>13165346
Solovair has ones with white stitching if that is any better.

>>13165481
I like what you said about a leather belt. I have had the same leather belt for so many years that I can't even remember when it was I actually bought it. I've just always had it, always will and don't even think twice. It's just part of me now.
That's what I want in boots. I want something I can wear for years everyday and have them be so comfy.
As for look, I love the look of service boots in a smooth brown leather, and a toe cap is fine, I like both styles. I like Red Wings but I'm torn between a bump toe or not, sometimes they look nice, sometimes they look too clownish.

Any recs?

any boots that look good in all outfits

can a dude get an id on these boots?

>>13154954
nice

>>13147098
clever, I like it

>>13165618
cargobaskets ayylmao

Can anyone ID these exact boots or one very similar? Reverse search just shows this as a stock photo and doesn't tell me anything.
They look like RW Blacksmiths but without a bump toe.

>>13165728
>RW Blacksmiths
exactly it, contrast stitching gives it away. toe collapses over time.

>>13159311
what's wrong with timbs?

Poorfag here who need to step up my game a bit from ODBs. I can't find anyone online who wears these but I don't think they look bad. Does anyone have these and can tell me if they look decent. I would only wear them to bars and such.

>>13165923
budget? most desert boots are pretty awfully made.

>>13165929
150. Yeah they do. They were my first boots but I loathe them now looking at the gummied sole. I might just get the Broyd unless I find something similar to pic related

>>13165947
look elsewhere if you're looking for something like that. DB's never have cuban heels or pointed lasts.

Anyone have any ideas for black boots to wear with casual charcoal wool pants? All the EG collection photos are usually docs or hikers and I'm not sure about those. Maybe some pure black service boots, indys, or combat boots? Pic related are similar to the Andover pants I have,

>>13165947
They are george boots, but i don't think you are going to find any with that heel

>>13164640
>>13164734
samefag

fit is fucking garbage

>>13166070
You're fucking garbage

>>13166085
I'm not your outfit

>>13163062
Chelsea boot only looks good when you have a slightly dressier style, you wearing them with retarded baggy pants makes my eyes bleed

>>13166019

A U S T R I A N M E M E S

What are these ?

>>13164369
lanklet with huge feet

>>13145382
i'm guessing these are Red Wing boots?

Black or brown leather?

>>13166699
LNo. Here they are from a different angle. They were his signature green boots when he went full normcore in the late 70s in berlin.

>>13166190
You can make bulkier chelseas like blundstones mesh with workwear.

>>13167080
not rw. those eyelets are not normal and split toe is usually reserved for more formal boots.

>>13167094
>split toe is usually reserved for more formal boots
What?

opinions? how to pull off boots like pic related, that look a bit like shoes with more "casual/street" clothes?

>>13167319
Those look like shit but wear them with jeans and a t shirt you autistic fuck

>>13166263
I want some Austrian memes but my style is pretty basic. Are the easy enough to just throw in with some black or indigo jeans?

Anyone know a good pair of mono Doc replacements? I had a pair but they're fucked now, and I don't want to go back for seconds. Just want the same type of style, all black, no fancy trim or shit on the top area

>>13167545

>>13167621
>Doc replacements
I gotchew famalangadong.

>>13167809
Dang. I own crocs and Martens, I could just make a pair of those.

>>13167545
could you or anyone express what makes this boot so shite? if its all shit, what is the biggest shit-factor? I like it mostly, what I think could be much better is the shoelace holes and the shit that goes under the shoelace (don't know what its called)

I'd love some more classic boots models but in my country its impossible to find, so I have to work with the "less worse" options...

>>13167820
Leather looks terrible, ankles are huge and don't match the slimness of the rest of the boot, eyelet spacing is inconsistent, eyelets look like shit, so do the laces, toe cap looks fake (just stitches rather than being an actual piece of leather on top)

Why break in your Doc Martens when Doc will do it for you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmlXjVPatdk

>>13167841
thanks. I am a novice when it comes to (/fa/) boots, other one I bought couple years ago is even worse, so I don't have much eyes for those details. Will start looking at them more closely from now on.

could you post a example of a good pair of boots, for reference?

>>13167851
Why would you buy brand new used shoes

>>13167094
Except that bulky chelsea boots make you look like you have down's syndrome and that it's your equialently retarded mother who bought it for you

>>13167858
Pic related (red wing) is such a classic that /fa/ calls it a meme but the quality is truly good for the price. Other cheap ish brands making high quality shit include Wolverine (1000 mile line) and Chippewa (again, whatever their "heritage" line or whatever it is)

>>13156003
kinda cool

looking for boots like these or what they are called, i like how slim they are and the shape of the toe

>>13168080
Austrian "Paratrooper Boots"

They're really just the Bundesheer boots, but they're known as the paratroop boots for some reason.

>>13168086
thanks!

>>13168086
The first military boots that looked like that (high shaft, laced all the way up) were for paratroopers. The extra ankle support is useful for not rolling your ankle when you land.

Bump it

/vid/ man here, I need something warm, comfy and waterproof for snow and mud, are cats or timbs the superior option?

>>13163062
You accidentally forgot to mention that they carry some hefty flaming faggot undertones.

>>13168071
i have a pair of these in the same colour, but im thinking of dying them black

should I get these they are on sale for 94 GBP

>>13168240
It's just that the open hooks on these are actually something you very definitely don't want on a paratrooper boot.

>>13168869
That's true, most real paratrooper boots have like 15 sets of eyelets that are all super close together so you can lace them super snug all the way through the ankle and calf.

The hooks on the austrian boots are a good compromise for most things other than jumping out of planes in my experience. If you lace them tight they'll be pretty supportive but will still flex a little if you put some weight into your ankle. Pretty comfy for /out/ imo.

How much do good suède boots go for? Any recommendations?

>>13168883
Not op but:They don't act any differently than normal eyelets when you have them laced, but the point is they can get hooked on cords and shit when jumping

>>13168919
In my experience they let the laces slide much more which can loosen them near the ankle after a little bit of walking. But that makes sense too

>>13158437
They are nice, might need some soles tho unless ur a perfect fit

>>13165361
Cop. I have the regular black baggy ones. Pretty slim profile and not loud or anything.

I don't know how anyone can possibly pull off rolled down Palladiums though, I alway roll em up.

http://www.palladiumboots.com/baggy-02353-060-m

Suuuper comfy.
About 70% of men's boots that are sold by Palladium are the exact shape as that, just different materials and colors.

The ones linked are the ones I have, and they do extremely well for walking and running around. Very very comfortable as well.

My only downside is that it's not really waterproof above the rubber, but since that's on top of the foot, it didn't really get wet unless I was walking through deep, powdery snow.

That being said, there's a whole lineup of waterproof, non-canvas boots the same shape as the one linked that you can get for $20-$40 more.

>>13168926
Maybe you should tie the knot better

>>13169128
No, the knot stays tied but the laces slide past the hooks which loosens them in some places while tightening them in others

I'm trying to find some e d g y knee high goth boots like pic related, but I wear size 14 men's. I'm okay DIYing the platforms and buckles but where the fuc do I buy this shit

>>13168071
Red Wings are great. I've got a pair of the Blacksmiths and probably gonna get a pair of Iron Rangers this weekend. No complaints at all.

Chippewa is quite inferior though, more like entry level tier, a cheaper starter boot option. Wolverine 1000 Mile boots look nice, but their QC is very questionable, they're overpriced for their quality.

Check out Red Wing stuff, I think you'll like it

I saw these on here a month or two ago and I finally saved up enough to buy them. Did I do well for my first pair of boots?

These are them
https://m.saks.com/pd.jsp?PRODUCT<>prd_id=845524447204256&site_refer=DFA_CRITEO_RMK&productCode=0400095561415

>>13169151
Tighten them again then

>>13152278
I have the Baradi jacket from this collection
it's so fucking great
And they executed the collab so well, adidas handled making the sneakers, Barbour manufactured the jackets

>>13169151
No, you are drawing an alternate conclusion than the point rather clearly stated initially. Speed Hooks may catch and HOOK more than the boot's laces. That is the concern.

Speed Hooks don't allow increased shifting of the boot laces compared to the other or alternate eyelet holes. If anything I would image they would decrease lace movement in that area. So, not only are you making a different point than that which was originally stated but you are also in fact wrong in your own assertion. Can you please burn your computer.

Learn to tell when a poseur has applied sandpaper to their Red Weengs in order to transcend levels of hipsterdom up into the very heavens where angels drink capuciattos while riding fixies over a rainbow.

Can't wait to see a pair with stereo cable as laces and patches sewn on the sides. Has anyone glued skateboard trucks onto the bottom of their "Wings" yet bros?

Just got some 1460 mono in black. They fit well but the shininess is really not doing it for me.

Is there a way to dull them? Otherwise I might grow a pair and buy some Solovair Grease boots.

>>13170028
Solovair boots are pic related. Cost £185 though :\

>>13160464
Take this question to /out/, hiking boots are not a fashion show item, get something that works idiot

>>13160464
I've got the 10 inch boots. They are not for hiking in. They do not breath and there's very little support.

I use them for festivals.

>>13170032
>$250
Jesus, I want them though.

how bad is it?

>>13155699
Awesome yo,

These fit TTS?

>>13168071
Planning on getting a pair of these in the next couple of days, should i fall for the Mink Oil meme as well?

>>13170162
I hope you have the cankles necessary to fill those out

>>13170404
Yeah but only put it on when the leather is actually dry. Beeswax based conditioner is fine too

>>13170162
pretty fucking bad
>work boot silhouette
>brougue holes
>chode pull tab
>sketchy sole and welt
ishyddt

>>13169487
I like these, but that's mostly because I'm a larp tier milspo autist. They don't actually resemble any boot that I can think of, but it has a lot of the features I'd look for in a boot: short to med hight, flat toebox, lanky shape, etc

>>13163062
oof

>>13170480
Yes, when I look for a new girlfriend I want a trailer park hood-rat used up former prostitute. Lots of broken teeth, blown out ass-pipe and plenty of warts on her labia etc.

Hopefully this won't die too soon, but does anyone know of some milsurp boots that are actually of generally high quality? Was thinking of picking up a pair of BW KS2000, but couldn't find any info on them.

>>13170028
If you can afford it, buy the Solovair's.

The dullness comes with usage and time, DMs use plastic-y, "hi-shine"-leather.

>>13171113
Norwegian M77's, Corcoran jump-boots, vintage French paratrooper-boots, Finnish M91's.

>>13163062
This unironically looks like the result of one of those video game character selection screens that lets you customise a character’s head, torso, legs and feet by sliding between options.

>>13171159
i guess the only other thing I wonder in this case is whether to go for the grease or "hi-shine" Solovair. I think I'm still leaning towards grease even if they're £20 more.

>>13171931
I have the grease ones and I would choose them over my Docs any day. Had a pair of High shine Gripfast and they were not as easy to pair as greasy solovair's.

>looking to buy boots
>Solovair doesn't do half sizes

Ordered pic related (Solovair Derby Boots in black), turns out they are a size too big for me. However, it feels like they are not just too long, but also as if there is too much air between the boot and my toes and my upper front foot. Does anyone have experiences with Solovair/this boot/this problem? Can anyone tell me, if the problem is caused by them being a size too big?