/fa/ - Fashion

Nah I'll just post about boots wherever I want

kys.

>>13818807
Boots that go with dressier outfits? Mostly with cords, chinos, wool (flannel) trousers

>>13818807
What goes with leather boots? I have black pants and regular jeans, I just want some other stuff to wear with it
I'm more focused on tops/jackets

>>13818963
>anything that isn’t jeans/sweatpants/boardshorts is dressy
What did he mean by this?

>>13818963
Dress boots? Meermin, taft, allen edmonds?

>>13818807
I'm in search of a very versatile boot. I'm not sure if this boot exists or not.
I want a boot that can be styled with both comfy/dressier outfits while still maintaining an edgier/workboot look that can be worked into fits with hoodies, jeans, tees, and more streetwear-ish shit.
I feel like the conclusion is blundstones but im not sure if im ready to commit to the zeitgeist that is the late 20s alternative art student turned yuppy destined to live a suburban lifestyle while clinging onto their once bomemian personal mantra and maintaining that they're still hip.
i think im too conscious of culture. maybe im just autistic idk

>>13818807
Anyone knows any hidden gems of affordable (>300€) European bootmaking? Especially Poland or Hungary are bound to have some.

>>13819089
Price point?

>>13819094
Valesca

>>13819102
trying to stay under $300 but if i must i can splurge.
also for reference I'd like to be able to wear like puffer jackets and fleeces and technical fabrics and not have it be too heritage-y but i'd also like to wear like wool sweaters and blue 501s and trousers and still have it be kinda edgy and hip. again sorta leaning towards blundstones but i feel like a combat boot may also work?
considering something like this in that its not full on heritage but its not a full on work boot and it looks good beat up. i like to beat the shit out of my clothing and wear it till its like falling off my body

>>13818807
What are those?

>>13818807
>faggot meme boots = Redwings
>over 340 bucks
>only have men size 12(me 14)

Nah, i will go with Timbs, only 90 bucks now.

>>13819488
Redwings

>>13818807
What do y’all think of the Taft Viking boots? Can’t post pic because shitty 4Meme app

>>13819505
There's better options in between redwings and timbs that don't cost 300 captain autismo

>>13819520
Recommendations?

so i got a pair of boots that came from my neighbor who wore these when he was in Vietnam, he gave them to me, they are older than sin,the leather is in exceedingly bad condition, i put new laces on them.
what can i do to save these? can i repair them back into working order?

>>13819585

>>13819585
they are (i believe) made by Genesco. "HI-PALS" are on the bottom of the boot.

>>13819530
https://global.llbean.com/shop/Mens-Katahdin-Iron-Works%C2%AE-Engineer-Boots/49464.html

>>13819505
>>sidezips

>>13819591
>>13819530
I can recommend the Katahdin Iron Works. Made by Chippewa for LL Bean.
I picked mine up used for $20 at a Goodwill.

>>13819585
see what happens after you apply some petroleum jelly.

>>13818962
fpbp

Looking for a very lightweight casual boot. Desert boots are the answer but I'm sick of Clarks.

I like the leather chukkas from redwongs but don't like 100% black.

>>13818807
When wearing boots with skinny jeans, should I tuck the jeans in the boots or wear them over ; and why?
>inb4 don't wear skinny jeans with boots
nah

Today's cop. I think they're a nice middle ground between combat and dressier boots.

Where should i get insoles? The combat boots i got are a bit big for me
They don't have to be comfy

>>13819916
return them while you still can

>>13819916
Wow these are fucking hideous.

>>13819916
These are pretty bad. You can't pull them off as dress boots either.

>>13819585
Get a brush, leather cleaner, leather conditioner, and shoe trees. Insert the shoe trees, brush it, use the cleaner, wait an hour, brush it again, use the conditioner, wait an hour or more, and brush it one final time. Not everything can be saved, but they'll probably look ten times better. You'll probably want to polish them eventually, and maybe resole them in the future.

>>13819585
those are real pretty anon. What i'd do is give them a good coating of leather oil, I use obenaufs. Give them a few days after oiling before you wear them; it needs a surprising amount of time to dissipate evenly into the leather. I don't think you'll need a resole any time soon, and those are direct moulded soles, you'd have to glue new rubber onto them.

>>13819089
wolverine 1k miles, iron rangers, chippewa apaches

>>13819089
brogue boots. like the grenson fred, but you'd probably want better quality

>>13819857
Loake do a couple of desert boots, the Kalahari and the Sahara I think they're called.

>>13819916
>a nice middle ground between combat and dressier boots.
this is the normie trap that leads also to horrible sneaker dress shoe hybrids

>>13820136
Thank you anon

>>13820123
Crockett and Jones Islay is the first that comes to mind for that. Pretty expensive though.

>>13820159
yeah, and i like skye more, but both are fantastic.

"pretty expensive" is an understatement, lel, its a luxury shoe. 95% of the population would lose any interest after hearing the price

>>13820148
Also check out Meermin, they do a desert boot that's gorgeous (see pic) and isn't too pricey in context.

>>13820171
Well I'm torn between this and the Redwing Chukka, they're similar priced, which would you take?

I like the flat sole of the RW but it's a crepe sole so I don't think it would last as long.

Just ordered some RM Williams chocolate suede comfort turnout chelseas. They are being made to order now

Did I do good? I've never had chelseas let alone quality GYW boots.

>>13820188
meermin looks more refined

>>13820193
Thank you, just bought a pair. I'm a retard with boots, do I need shoe trees or people don't use them for better patina?

>>13818986
Good leather jacket.

>>13819894
Tuck them in or they will look weird

>>13819156
Those look great, thanks. Though it´s a shame Italians are allergic to welted construction.

>>13820188
Has to be up to you in the end man, you're the one who's gonna be wearing them.

>>13820241
I didn't buy the redwings, I prefer the dainite-like sole

>>13820238
its not like they're allergic, they simply ain't doing it at this price point

are all milsurp combat boots chinese knockoffs? i need a pair for beaters and to achieve king manlet status.

>>13818807
Am I retarded for buying a pair of solovairs?
I want to cop a basic pair of docs. From what I've seen online the price difference is not that big and I'm not a fan of the yellow stitching of the docs.
Am I being memed for the "made in ingland" tab or is worth it?

>>13820254
No, welts aren´t uncommon at this price. The thing is Italians generally do only stitched construction even at their expensive shoes, it is more flexible and "elegant". It suffers lack of resistance against water, but they just don´t care about it as much as Anglos.

>>13820275
There´s the real MilSurp, y´know or modern reproduction for WW2 stuff.

>>13820348
are stitched shoes slimmer in profile?

Can anyone ID these boots? I got them for $50 at an antique shop recently. They're Wolverines but that's literally all I know about them. The logo is stamped on the outside but it has no model number or tag of any kind. I'm guessing it's a 10 wide because it its me but it literally doesn't even have a size tag. I got the old and broken insert replaced yesterday and the saleswoman at a Red Wing store told me if could just be a sample model because even she couldn't ID them.

>>13819635
>>13820023
>>13820048
thank you all very very much, i don't want to lose these beauties!

>>13820385
https://www.wolverine.com/US/en/1000-mile-custom/27645M.html?recipeId=35700375&#icid=customize-pdp

this maybe? have fun customizing?

>>13820629
NEVER fall for the chromexcel meme holy shit.

>>13820629
Nope, the top is different

>>13820303
Definitely worth it

>Red Wing meeting.
>Ayyyy, our primary audience is fat fucks workign in factories. So let's make a narrow AF fashion boot.
>AND let's charge $500 for it, double the price of any of our other boots.
>Winter 2018 Collection

Fucking retards...

Can anyone recommend me some combat boots that go well with techwear fits?

>>13819585
The design of those is not period correct for Vietnam. That slit on the ankle started coming in during the late 70s DMS boots, though I haven't seen that kind of heel on those kind of boots before since most DMS boots are a one piece sole. That being said, I had a pair of Ro-Search DMS boots from 1981 that I got mint and wore all the time. Pobably the most comfortable and sleekest boot the military ever used.

>>13820757
any place you know of where they make boots like these? cant really find many that aren't ebay tier, looking at quality re-pro maybe.

>>13820748
>Red Wing meeting.
>Ayyyy, our primary audience is fat fucks working in factories.
>But sir, what about the reddit crowd?
>What about it?
>They buy our boots sir... And they haven't done a day of manual work in their life...
>Their standards, what about them?
>They fetishize workwear sir, and they cream themselves over americana and "heritage"
>Then I got an idea.

ftfy

>>13820777
Only repros that are similar are Corcoran Jump Boots which I also have a pair of. Theyre great but takes awhile to lace. Altama makes jungle boots and similar shit but last time I checked they weren't selling on their website, but that was at least 2 years ago.

Why do redditors obsess about "heritage" and the early 20th century, when the people back then would hate everything about the "progressive" atheist redditor?

>>13820819

maybe it's because those two things have nothing to do with each other? Why are you even trying to bring politics into this?

>>13820812
>was looking at all leather combats from altama
>also looking at the PX they make

fuck. alright, thanks anon. ill find a pair somewhere im sure

>>13820740
Thank you anon.

Looking for some jodhpurs, trying to find bulky ones not elf shoe slp. How are meermin's?

>>13820054
>>13820123
Literally all these boots pretty much only fit with heritage wear. Especially fuckin brogue boots. If you think wearing brogue boots with a hoodie or fleece looks good you need to re-evaluate your life

just got these

>>13820991
HOLY FUCK W2C THOSE ARE SICK

>>13819089
>blundstones
Gonna post this just so you're not chasing logos like timberline when there's better alternatives. Maybe you like the logo or some specific style, but quality-wise at least blundstones went mostly downhill after moving to China.
Mongrel boots are workwear specific but they're the best quality and comfort I've seen.
I'm still going through a pair of Taipan boots, had them for many years, almost as good in comfort and quality though they scuffed easily. Those are probably more workwear than what you want and I mostly wear it for outdoors work, sometimes with jeans and t-shirt casual. But if I needed a new pair I'd probably go for Mongrels. I like heavier boots for a lot of things, but I dislike what timberlines et al have done to the style and that such memes are accepted and over-priced. Of course that's If you were suggesting blundstones because you're local to Aus or NZ.
New pair I'm looking at getting for more varied regular wear (not so much outdoors work wear) would be camel leather (desert as in actually for deserts, not cdb) or tactical/combat boots but there's a lot of those to sort through.

Recommend me some causal danner boots

>>13820991
TELL ME WHERE YOU GOT THOSE

>>13821006
Honestly don’t understand how you said so little in so many words

>>13820991
Always knew Texas was full of steers and queers.

>>13821003
>>13821003
thrifted them the other day pretty much new condition fit perfect. $25

the brand is J.Chisholm. handmade in the US

>>13818807
What’s a good way to help a pair of leather work boots last longer? My boots always end up splitting right where the flex point is at the toe box. I work with a lot of harsh chemicals and oils. Would camp spray or just some good oil help me get more than a year at a time out of them?

>>13821123
Holy shit good fucking find

>>13821148
If you are working with materials so chemically abrasive they are eating leather you should probably wear a rubber boot instead.

>>13819638
le ist post ebic trole haha!!11

Do redwing still do the flat sole on IRs or is it all the inset grip?

>>13821269
The nitrile cork soles are gone. It's all Vibram now.

>>13821148
My mates and I have done varying amounts of winery work, there's nothing for it but to buy middling boots that you don't care too much about junking, but if you aren't already have two or three pairs on the go at once and rotate daily, when they are soaked don't dry them next to the fire and stuff them with newspaper to wick out moisture

>>13821274
Fuck

>>13821274
>>13821278
Rang my local distributor and they had none left, fuck

What's a fair price for putting new Vibram heels and soles on a pair of nice boots?

Just copped

>>13820991
Those aren't new, right? The piping looks more broken than my 2 year old boots. Cool boots otherwise though.

Reading mixed reports on Thursday Captains, many early QC issues seem resolved, but I'm not in the US so shipping is an issue. The toe looks nice.

>>13821148
Saddle soap and a good coat of polish so that any chemicals will run off better, work boots are work boots though, they're required for your job and are more of a disposable

>>13821164
>>13821275
>>13821864
Thanks for the input guys. I’m probably just going to switch over to some good rubber galoshes which arent as likely to get fucked up from concentrated chems. For the time being I’ll try saddle soap and polish until my boots die

>>13821278
>>13821348
Why the fuck would you want the cork sole in the first place? It's godawful

C/N ?

>>13819916

As long as the middle ground is a bin.

>>13822401
Someone justify to me wearing Docs past the age of maybe 25? They're a boot meant for teenagers going through their edgy phase.
Why would you wear them as an adult unless it was done ironically?

Thoughts on these?

>>13820991
>>13821003
>>13821060
>>13821557
I hope this is all the same person otherwise americans are beyond salvation

>>13822465
Looks super cheap. Ross tier

>>13822480
can you rec me something in the same vein that's better? can spend up to $300.

Thoughts on these as a dress boot?

cost £109

>>13822510
its not amazing in any way, but its good bang for the buck, like many clarks shoes

consider shoe the bear as well

>>13822510
I like them but maybe a little cheap for a dress boot

>>13822505
For that price range check out Red Wings. Their Merchant model is pretty similar and it doesn't have the bump toe that Red Wing is known for so they just look really nice. You might go slightly over 300 though unless you find a sale

>>13822505
Yanko
Carlos Santos
Herring
Velasca
Allen Edmonds

Does anybody have any experience with Red Wings Merchants? I'm looking for a sleek but decently built boot for winter (we have mild winter so I don't need anything for arctic conditions). Willing to take alternatives as well.

>>13822551
theyre top quality for the price, if you like the look, get them

i just find the design a bit stale

>>13822551
I consider them to be Red Wings best boot.
At this point in my boot buying I'm beyond Red Wings but if i we're to buy them again I'd get the Merchant.

>>13822557
I'm lusting after them just because they look understated. PLus, they skipped that god awful clownesque toebox.

Going for a mix of mod, neofolk and workwear this winter so I reckon they'll look fine.

>>13822573
>I'm beyond Red Wings

Care to elaborate without namedropping/getting snobby? I'm not afraid to drop some cash and a sleek boot that'll last me a long time.

>>13822574
>PLus, they skipped that god awful clownesque toebox
Yep, that's what always bothered me about Red Wings.

Go for it.

>>13822577
Red Wings are probably the best you can get for their tier. They're miles ahead of Wolverine or Thursday or Allen Edmonds and similarly priced boots.
But eventually you want something better, nicer leather, more options, top notch QC. That's where brands like Dayton, Alden, Truman (they've gotten a lot better with their QC issues, they're safe) and White's come in. Eventually you may work you way up to something like Viberg tier.

But for their price and what you're getting, Red Wing are kings of what they do.

Anyone got recommendations for cheaper alternatives for these guidis? I already have the pair pictured but I want a pair for causal wear so I don’t damage my good ones? (Preferable under 200$)

>>13822597
I've always hade a soft spot for the Dayton Service Boot. White's are quality I can imagine but they're dangerously close to autismal woodsman LARPing imo.

>>13822712
White's has a service boot too that looks amazing

can anyone id these boots?

Real talk though.

Why do basedbois who've never worked a day in their lives by work boots?

>>13822863
Why do people that have never flown a plane buy aviators?

>>13822863
Why do you wear jeans if you never mined for gold?
Why do you wear peacoats if you never were worked on a ship?
Why do you wear chinos if you never were foot soldier?
Why do you wear bomber jackets? Pea coats? Trench coats?

It’s almost as if items became fashionable beyond their intended function.

>>13822863
I was in the army. I was a medic attached with the grunts. I wore boots everyday for 4 years.
Do i have your permission to wear work boots?

>>13822904
Not if they're fashion boots.

If they're some shitbag Italian leather narrow AF boots then no.

>>13822895
God Damn absolute noob no need to crucify niggas just give them a reasonable answer

>>13822909
I just wear service boot types. Also I'm almost 30 so why the fuck would i wear running shoes and stuff all the time?

>>13822597
Are Vibergs all that good for the price? In my region they are more expensive than Crockett and Jones Islays which would be a good addition rather than just another US style fashion work/military boot

>>13823101
Vibergs are the literally definition of meme boot.

>>13823101
Don’t spend this much money on a military-looking boot, you can get those much, much cheaper

Crockett&Jones shoes justify their price more often. Generally, you should spend the more money on an shoe, the more formal it is.

>>13822937
Id feel more inclined to laugh at a 30 year old who wears service boots than a 30 year old who wears normal shoes. Regardless ill probably laugh at you.

>>13822812
https://originalfootwear.com/collections/tropical-division/products/leather-combat-boot-10

there you go anon.

>11.5 4E shoe size
>no shoe ever fits me
>the one style which it stands to reason would try to fit people who aren't Vans basedboys still fucking doesn't fit my width

I want to be fashionable, but God won't let it happen.

>>13822623
>damage guidi

I have a pair for 6 years in reverse horse, all scuffs and creases are mild. The sole is easy care with vibrams and as long as you dont wet them you wont see splitting if you have your cobbler nail on the vibram.

>>13818807
Good looking steel toes?

>>13823281
There is nothing wrong with a grown man wearing nice leather boots

>>13822425
I was just looking for a multipurpose boot idk the social implications behind the brand lmao

Merchants vs Beckmans? Local distributor has the latter not the former

>>13823872
Hang on
>Red Wing Shoes has now developed “the Merchant” as a tribute to Charles Beckman
they might just call Merchants Beckmans for some reason

>>13820991
Not my style but defiently are nice boots nonetheless

ID on these chelsea boots? They seem wider on the toe.

>>13823892
A pair of blunnies?

>>13823933
oops, forgot pic

rm william sydney boot, yes or no?

>>13823933
thanks :)

>>13823940
Same last as the craftsman, but no front pull tab which can push up lighter trousers if it pops out from being tucked in your boot and which I don't use that much anyway

Got a new job. Have to wear a polo. Dark/black dress pants and some sort of black shoe. What would be a good boot for this. Happy to spend up to about $300 but less is better bc it's just for work so as long as it's comfy and doesn't look like shit

>>13819916
Don't listen to them anon, your shoes look very nice to me.

>>13820898
pls respond

Which one should I get?

>>13824360
Right

>>13823348
thank you

>>13823892
they look more like docs though

>>13822551
I have a pair and I like them. I also have a pair of wescos which I like even more but out of my red wings I like themerchants the most. Theyre light I like the look and durable

>>13823872
Nope they're different models. I really like the Beckmans and they have the best leather Red Wing offers.
But they have the same bump toe that he rangers and blacksmiths have.
Merchants dont.

>>13824360
Move toes are cancer but of those choices far right is best

Where to cop tan suede harness boots that don't cost a fortune?

Other than the cheap-ass chinese fakes.

>>13824595
Thanks

>>13824756
Lowest you should go is story et fall or from the first

>>13825074
Actually, while having a bit worse designs, SEF has better quality than SLP, so it isn’t even “settling

Get SEF

Got a pair of docs, and I’ve been hearing about leather balms. What the point? what do they do? should I get one? Is it essential? What if I don’t get one? This question kind of applies to leather shoes in general.

>>13825142
yeah its essential because the leather on docs are garbage corrected poly-urethane coated turds that crack after a few months of wear if you dont babysit it with their kike-balsam.

I recommend using Renapur instead, you can get it off amazon for cheaper and its a hell of a lot better.

>>13822222
Quints of truth. Cork sole confirmed as shit.

Bump

What is the best boot? Also, why is it pic related?

>>13824595
Are Beckmans still good value?

>>13825758
Absolutely. I would love to get them if I has some extra money.
They looks okay new but when they're worn and beat to hell they look amazing. Pic related is them.

>>13820756

Unironically supra Hightops and Skytops or whatever they are called. I dressed techwear without knowing what it was in 2010. Goretex jackets with lots of zippers, baggy cargo pants and Supras instead of combat boots

why does everyone hate moc toes so much now

Anyone know of any good fur lined men’s boots that aren’t zip? I want to get some insulated boots for all the door knocking I do in the winter. I’m tired of super thick socks and goretex boots. I’d rather do an insulated or fur lined dress boot to maintain the professional look

>>13825897
We ever liked them in the first place?

>>13824756
Get story et fall. Just put something on them to protect the suede. I didn’t and I regret it

Red Wing's toe box, every single one, looks like a clown shoe to me. Danger has a more interesting toe box.

>>13825795
Nice. Might have to get some. Last pair of IRs I didn't rotate as much as I should have and wore out the upper too quickly. Learned my mistake. Now I'm after a replacement pair of US work boots to go with my pair of RMW Craftsman

>>13825962
I didn't.

Coppernot?

I have a pair of these, in black (not like the color matters or anything) and even though I've owned them for nearly 3 years, they still aren't broken in. The sole is still incredibly stiff, and it hurts to walk in these for longer than 5 minutes. What do I do to get these to finally be comfortable?

>>13826291

whoops forgot pic

>>13822623
You're not gonna damage them, guidis are built like tanks.

>>13826020
I always found dress boots without brogue to look somewhat „naked“

I prefer brogue boots

But generally a dress boot is a very good idea, it’s highly versatile

I am wearing the Timberland Larchmont Chukka. They are fully seam-sealed. The lighter brown works well with blue denim and I'd wear them to the country pub or walking in town to the art gallery. I was able to buy half sizes and with the good fit I do not look like a road worker or a national socialist that the majority of /fa aspires to.

>>13820991

Howdy, partner. Nice.

>>13825335
Had a pair of docs for almost 20 years. They're still in almost mint condition. I've worn them hard, took them to shows, parties, got alcohol, mud, rain and everythin on them and they're still fine other than a couple minor scruffs here and there and the natural fading of the original color.

The soles and the stitiching are still 100% intact. Most durable shoe I've ever had and I fucking destroy shoes.

>>13826466
Docs 20 years ago and Docs now are complete different shoes

redpill me on garish boots. is it possible to pull these off without looking like a twat?

>>13820991
YEEEEHAW!

>>13820991
SAINT YEEHAW KANSAS

>>13818807
I did the brannock measuring at an NB store and got size 11 US in the 574 classics. Anyone know where that would put me in a pair of IRs or Moc Toes? I am nowhere close a retailer to check

>>13822479
You're just assuming they're all Americans? Fucking what?

>>13826500
I'll have to take your word for it. They're the only docs I've ever owned.

Going to be looking at thrift stores for a pair of boots for walking to and from work and the store. What should I be looking for?

>>13827107
Was looking at hiking or moc toe, around $50, maybe 60

>>13826585
With Iron Rangers just go a half size down. If you get 10.5 you should be fine. It's worked for me for all boots I've bought from them

>>13819505
Where the fuck can I get these? I fucking need them.
Im new on /fa/

Just bought Doc Martens. They're pretty good so far, but looking to buy something lower, kinda like Derbies in Peaky Blinders.
Any good brand apart from Solovair and Dr Martens?

Might order these. Thoughts?

https://www.purdey.com/men-s-rough-out-nubuck-boot-dainite-sole

>>13827216
see
>>13822551

>>13820898
Can't go wrong with meermin

>>13826504
just buy cowboy boots if you want that look,you wont ever tuck your pants in them either way

>>13819505
You get what you pay for

>>13827216
Literally anything is better than Docs

>>13819916
yikes

>>13820991
Joshua Graham core

>>13827259
thanks
>>13827314
how ? it kind of hurts wearing them if you've got large feet, but it seems to be bretty good for the good month I've had them

Cop these AEs? I'm looking for a durable casual chukka, black and not suede.

https://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/mens-shoes/all-boots/tate-chukka-boot/1385-085-D.html

Any opinions on Solovair ?

>>13827519
I love Allen Edmonds but these look like shit

Just coped this today. Could be a bit wider but other than that they're boomin

I'm looking for zero drop boots, largely for work at an equipment rental store. I saw Lem's and they look good but generally I'm size 14 US...

>>13827424
>shit plastic leather
>blobby, shapeless look
>not resoleable
>made for teenagers, lesbians and people in their edgy phase
>made in China by slaves who don't care about quality
Literally anything is better.

>>13827519
These look really bad. AE makes good stuff usually but these just look bad

>>13827612
what brand?

>>13826466

docs 20 years ago are not like what they are today. today's docs are trash.

>>13827597
>>13827669
Yeah they kind of do look bad, thank you for talking me out of it. I'll keep looking.

>>13826291

you could stop being a sissy for starters

>>13826545
round em up cowboy

Ive never owned a pair of boots before and am looking at getting pic related.
I keep reading mixed reviews on these but I really like the slim look to these boots unlike redwings and wolverines.

>>13827828
What's your budget? Truman boots are better than Thursday but both are much better than redwing

>>13827843
350

>>13827861
yeah just get thursday boots, the made in USA stuff.

https://thursdayboots.com/collections/mens-boots-made-in-usa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLCi8dk7sgg

and here comes the thursday internet defense force right on time

>>13819187
>I'd like to be able to wear like puffer jackets and fleeces and technical fabrics and not have it be too heritage-y but i'd also like to wear like wool sweaters and blue 501s and trousers and still have it be kinda edgy and hip.

Might be kinda hard to find but look for a pair of the Gen1 Rag & Bone Elliot Lace Boots on grailed or something. The all-black nubuck ones, not the newer suede ones with the white trim. Get new laces in black, white/cream, and reflective if you wear techwear a lot.

I wore mine through the original sole and ended up having them re-soled with a regular vibram sole at the local cobbler. After years they're still the tits

>>13827828
If you want that aesthetic but without the shitty Thursday QC issues just look at the merchant from RW. I'd avoid Thursday all together

Guys
Listen
Just think about it

brogue chukkas

Why not always buy a Danner?

What are some good general purpose black boots, preferably slimmer? Pic related are RW Blacksmith, but open to other kinds.

>>13828131
I like everything about my blacksmiths except the toe. And i used to like the toe at first

>suede and crepe sole
Yikes!

>>13818807
Genuine question, do any of you nancy fucks actually do anything that require boots? Not even joking.

>>13828219
No which is why I only buy chukkas like a white man.

>>13828219
yeah i leave the house

>>13821148
what boots are these? cant quite make out the brand name

>>13828219
Go outside where it is cold as fuck and icy and covered in snow all winter. Work on my car, help my friend with his motorcycle, go hiking with my dogs, and also I'm not a child so why would i wear child shoes?

>>13828219
field research.. yknow.. in the field.. outside, where its usually wet and muddy where i live.

Are these acceptable?

This is the first time I’ve come to /fa/, and I have to admit, the hatred against moc-toes is well deserved. However, they do look pretty good when broken in, and roughed up through serious labor.

I’ve had pic related for about a year now. I do basic proper care. They look solid, and the leather still has a lot of life left.

>>13828425

>>13828388
no

>>13828388
Not my style and I cant think of a way to make them work

What are some decent looking Aussie workboots? Wouldn't mind as much if Blunnies were made offshore if they weren't such dishonest scummy cunts about it plastering "Tasmania, Australia" on everything, that said I would prefer domestic.

>>13828504
Wouldn't mind so much that Blunnies are made offshore if*

>>13826020

Always love Meermin boots.

Just copped a pair of these. Justin Conductor boots. I wish I would of found these earlier.....so nice.

>>13827828
I wore a pair of thursday captain boots for a little over a year and while they are pretty nice, they wore out pretty fast even though i babied the fuck out of them.
mostly wore them for work, i was a team lead at a retail store so I was on my feet, walking around all day.

if youre just gonna be wearing them for casual use, id say go for it and buy it. but if your budget is already 350, seems like at this point you should just save yourself a bit more money and get something a little more high quality.

>>13823892
>>13824568
Doc marten chelseas.

>>13818807
Where can I buy blundstones for cheap? i've been lurking ebay and refuse to pay over $120 for them. They are not worth that much and I got my last pair for $80

>>13819089
>i think im too conscious of culture
no you're just a tool thats spent to much time on 4chan and know a few buzzwords. just get blundies, you probably already look like a yuppie faggot anyways so just live your truth.

>>13820819
CONSUHVATISM IS THE NEW COUNTAH CULTUH

>>13824153
Just wear modern work boots ironically

>>13828219
Yeah work in a factory but my work boots are proper work boots and not /fa/

what should i wear for winter in Toronto (a few inches of snow and lots of ice on the roads)?

i have iron rangers (the cork sole version), but in the past just wore sneakers and hoped the sidewalks are clear

any good /fa/ boots? saw pic related that i could use for hiking too, but they're not exactly waterproof

Anyone have any experience with this brand? People elsewhere online are saying not to bother.

>>13828921
i mean yeah 4chan definitely ruins the mind in that it makes me really self aware. the buzzwords were intentional to build the narrative.
i think im just gonna order the boots i posted a pic of in >>13819187 because all my friends have blundstones and im tired of seeing portland hipster faggots wearing them

>>13829652
I wore their combat boots for years in the army. They're great.
The only reason i stopped was because their soles wear pretty fast which is disappointing, both other than that no complaints

Can I wear Balmoral boots if my outfits are mostly casual? I love these Carmina's..

>>13829983
nah, they're dress boots. wear them with jeans and a t-shirts and they will look far more expensive than the rest of your outfit, which is bad

beautiful, tho, i give you that

i'm looking for a pair of solid boots that could handle a bit of ice and snow, but still look alright. i like the look of most red wings boots, so any models from them or some that have a similar vibe are definitely welcome

>>13830032
Just get the Red Wings

>>13829456
bump

now i'm looking at Blundstones, classic Timberlands and pic related

what shoe should i buy? i'm even thinking of adding a lug sole to the iron rangers

>>13827250
bump

>>13828425
>>13828428
I'm a fan of moc toes

>>13825728
fuck, ID?

>>13830529
maybe Danner Tachyon GTX?
I wear them almost daily bartending and cleaning with plenty of splash

Any good black 8 inch waterproof boots that aren't pic related? I don't want to look like some NYC thug.

>>13830802
maybe Danner Tachyon GTX?
I wear them almost daily bartending and cleaning with plenty of splash

>>13830556
maybe Danner Tachyon GTX?
I wear them almost daily bartending and cleaning with plenty of splash

any recs for a decent looking, functional work boot on a budget? at a new job where boots are required, most guys that have been there a while have nicer looking shit, i'm currently wearing a pair of lugz i bought for a halloween costume 6 years ago that are 2 sizes too small

What are the best boots you guys have got under $100?

Looking for something for a tall skinny punk/hardcore kid but I don't want docs it's too cliché plus I've heard they're uncomfortable. Any suggestions?

>>13830996
Stacy Adams Madison Boots

>>13819585
You can repair anything, but it depends how much you want to spend and if the cobbler in your area is good.

>>13818807
Best boot ever made. I was lucky to find a pair on ebay for $120, but they ran for $600. These are the Six o Six boot by John Varvatos

>>13820385
Knockoff's?

would you cop? $200

>>13831016
Corcoran or HH jump boots
you can find surplus for cheap

>>13830996
My cheapest pair i own cost 300.
My most expensive pair cost 600

>>13831034
This is some actual Ronald McDonald clown shit.
And people say Red Wings are bad.

>>13831090
these are pretty much what im looking for thanks

>>13831081
>Artificial Patina
>Branding on tongue

Not a fan, would check for reviews.

Any experience with panama jack? I'm thinking about copping these for winter

>>13831034
Fuck that was a good boot. I've got a seasonal variant in scored grey calfskin that I need to get re soled soon.
QC went to shit on the later pairs tho. Heels falling off, soles separating, etc.

Buying my first boots, Black or brown better?

i cant find a site that sells these polish army combat boots that isnt sketch

>go to online store
>ship to country
>no United States
Why do it be like this sometimes

>>13830802
actually looking to buy a pair of these. should i buy them in black or the wheat color?

Managed to cop a pair of Trickers Burfords for only £180

>>13831389
Brown goes better with more outfits and patinas better as it ages.
Black is black. It stays black. It goes with certain things but not others. Brown is more versatile.

>>13831746
NICE

>>13831729
Because it be like that sometimes

>>13818807
looking for combat boots inspiration. what should I look for, what should I avoid? what are some styles beyond cargo pants and hoodies you can bring them in?

>>13820210
>get trees. it won't make them patina less but it'll help them keep their shape.

>>13826020
YES

>>13828201
I like them more the the IR toe. It looks less clown-like in real life and even less so when you're actually wearing them.

Pic related.

>>13831034
>plastic-y leather
>weird toe curve

>>13822551
ehhhh I like the Blacksmiths more

>>13820991
nice

>>13832226
>that pic

Maximum cringe. I can tell you have zero personality whatsoever, the way you try so hard to be "interesting". Absolute fucking yikes, mate.

>>13828219
does anybody in the developed world do anything that actually requires shoes? cold feet? wool socks and burlap wraps is LITERALLY all you need. not even joking

>>13830802
Magnum makes a decent boot

>>13830850
Wolverine makes some nice looking work boots. do you need a steel toe?

>>13832387
no u

>>13830850
If you need boots for work (i.e. steel toe cap boots) you need to find boots which are comfortable above all else.

Thorogood are a good first safety boot if you're in the US.

>>13830996
Clarks Maymay boots

>>13832387
>Maximum cringe
>Absolute fucking yikes, mate.

>you have zero personality whatsoever
wew m8, easy on the projection

>>13832387
go outside Kevin

Service boot types are the only kind of boot that looks good for regular wear
Discuss

>everything I don't like is a meme

should i get them?

>>13832975
no

>>13832975
If you're a female and can style it ye
if not go with a normal one jesus

>>13832975
i actually want to puke

How do I care for vegan Dr Martens?

>>13833015
Start by throwing them in the trash

>>13833015
You place them in the trash and wait for them to get collected.

>>13833018
>>13833019
what other boots would you recommend for women?

>>13833030
https://www.purdey.com/ladies-grain-leather-ankle-boots

>>13833034
I've got really wide feet and those are pretty far out of my price range. Can you think of any brands around the $200 mark?

>>13833040
post feet

>>13833040
Cheaney usually has a really good winter sale and they usually have a lot of women's shoes and boots in different widths. Check out this website in January for great prices.

https://www.cheaney.co.uk/ladies-c49/boots-c107

Can anyone reccomend some black Jodhpur boots that are very comfortable?
*Bonus points for waterproof.
*Bonus points for low heel.
*Bonus points for longish ankle shaft.

How retarded is this lacing

>>13833202
looks bad

>>13833204
better ideas or just lace them like a normal fucking person?

>>13833208
honestly just lace them normally. would look better with those for sure

will i look like a LARPer in these?

>>13833217
Laces tucked?

>>13833202
wow id on boots?

id say lacing looks fine, what looks bad is tucking your pants into them

>>13833218
Depends on the rest of your outfit.

Goes with anything

Someone make a new thread

>>13819089
This boot does not exist. No boot can be both dressy and workwear.

>>13834062
The Comfort Craftsman?