/fa/ - Fashion

>>14359832
Pic related is definitely White's MP Boots with no toe cap.

Old thread is at bump limit so posting here for Ausbro in case he misses it.
>>14359722
If you like the Red Wings and Iron Rangers but like the slim profile of the Captains check out the Merchant from RW. It's made on the same last as the IRs, so it will have the same feel and fit but it's got a slim toe and profile.
They're gonna be my next boot in a few months.

>>14359853
Are the toes totally unstructured?
That might be interesting for me.

>>14359928
Yes? I believe
The vamp is lined with canvas, unlike leather or celastic like typical structured toe boots.

>>14359853
>iron rangers with clown toes
they look so much nicer.

>>14359832
Someone here redpill me on guidi boots, why would anyone pay 1k+ for distressed and worn out boots

>>14360013
Because they're stupid, that's why. There is no other reason.
Imagine spending money on boots and not breaking them in yourself and appreciating the journey that forms the creases, the patina, the scratches and everything else that tells the story of the person wearing them.
Imagine buying pre-distressed and worn boots unironically because you're a roastie whore.

>>14360030
>tells the story of the person wearing them
wow you're a massive fucking faggot aren't you

>>14360033
Wow, that was a great response.

Buy the boots if you want, it's your 1000 bucks, I don't give a shit how some random cunt on an image board wastes his money. When you get buyers remorse remember that you think I'M the faggot.

>discussing boots in late May
you better be an Aussie.

>>14360045
There is nothing wrong with wearing boots year round. Average temp where I live in the summer is 90-100F and I still wear boots.

>>14360030
Really because I’ve read this article here and it intrigued me about the brand and the creation of the shoe, I’m just wondering on the “appeal” i guess
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/guidi-shoemakers-interview/

>>14360054
>ugly overpriced boots specifically made for Chinks who are obsessed with them
I mean, it's your money, if you like them then go for it. But you could put a gun to my head and million dollars in my hands and I wouldn't wear those boots in a million years

>>14360013
>worn out
They aren't.
>distressed
maybe, depending on what you would call distressed.

They look "off" compared to "normal" shoes because guidi is weird and dyes the shoes after it's put together (I don't know the entire process, but afaik they basically put it in a washing machine with dye), which can produce interesting results with colors that aren't black. This also softens up the leather and produces the "worn" effect, though I disagree that they look worn, just different.
tl;dr - strange production method make shoe look funny, some people think it look good
The appeal is literally is that people think they look cool, so they buy the thing they think is cool. Or maybe "muh vintage gweed leathers", but those people are autistic.

>>14360030
>GOD I FUCKING HATE THESE SHOES BECAUSE THEY DON'T APPEAL TO ME AND EVERYONE WHO BUYS THEM IS S T U P I D
okay.
>the journey
this is mega cringe r/rawdenim tier shit. I don't buy clothes because they're gonna tell the story of my life or some bullshit, I buy clothes because I think that they look cool.
Your argument is "I don't like the way these look, which makes them stupid and anyone who buys them is stupid, stupid." I shouldn't have to explain why this is pretty autistic of you, anon.

>>14360083
Keep projecting mate.

>>14360112
>doesn't refute anything I say
come on, if we're gonna shitpost you can't just leave this early

>>14360119
It's my thread, I'll post whatever I want

>>14360083
The guy who makes the shoes said he thought the shoes looked too new or like church shoes, so he throws them into a washing machine, how can you disagree with the man himself

>>14360157
that's pretty boring.

>>14360166
interesting. I don't care though.

Every time one of you retards post that shit about brown boots being ugly this is what I assume you look like in your black boots. Only replace whatever these are with D*cs

>>14360052
you wear pants as well i hope. we had that ugly manlet here either last thread or another boot related who wore knee length shorts and boots in the summer.

Best budget option for Europeans? I like the Red Wing look actually but theyre a bit pricey at around 300€.

>>14360452
Of course, I have never worn boots and shorts in my life and you have my permission to shoot me if I do.

>>14360431
> not labeling NSFW
do you think i want to see fat fucks on this board? fuck

>>14360454
Someone really needs to compile a list and keep it in the OP post.
I don't know anything about Yuro brands besides the big name Brit and Spanish ones

I just got some 1" corcorans and they take a lot more time to loosen and tighten the laces when I take them on and off than my other boots, which are shorter. is there a way to make the eyelets slipperier or are they always going to be like this?

I posted in the other boot thread about OSB's Lakeshores in BCXL. What I didnt mention was that I bought them before hand but returned them because I saw loose grain and creasing in the toe box when they were supposedly new. I need black boots that arent in CXL because over time they turn brown due to cxl only being top dyed. What would be the next move? Pic unrelated just my dodgevilles after 3 months of wear. Nm ip range is banned.

>>14360656
Your first mistake was thinking you were gonna anything other than pure shit from OSB. How that company is still in business is beyond me.
Look for something oil tanned. They're dyed through. If you like that similar kinda service boot style check out Whites MP boot. Not through their own website but through Bakers you can choose black oiled smooth leather.
Red Wing does oil tanned leathers, so the Blacksmith or Iron Ranger might be an option. What's your budget?

>>14360684

Yeah, i tried the Elston last on, and it is way beyond more horrid IRL than any pic could do it justice. It also really does make your feet slide forward in the boots when you're standing still. Problem is, I actually think the Lakeshores are pretty classy. I really want a pair of Whites, but am pretty impatient because boots would complete an outfit. Im thinking even just buying some black Tims to hold me over while I wait for a pair of Whites.

>>14360169
>interesting. I don't care though
So your opinion that it doesn’t look worn in but “different” is objectively wrong lmao.

>>14360717
They only stock CXL leathers so if you went with black oil tanned you're probably looking at about 5-6 weeks build time. They're worth it though.

>>14360728
Yes. And I don't care, because I like them anyway.

Anyone have experience with pic-related? looking at getting a pair.

>>14360882
Bait

>>14360656
>I need black boots that arent in CXL because over time they turn brown due to cxl only being top dyed.
b-b-but makes them tell a stowwy!!!

>>14360802
So do I, do you think it’s worth it to get them 2nd hand if it’s 1/2 off? Cuz I like the 796z’s

>>14360916

I busted out my Iron Rangers for the first time in about 5 months. Goddamn, I forgot how comfortable they were. I've had them about 14 months

>>14361107
I front squatted 275 in my IR's in an office gym the other week on a work trip because I didn't pack any other shoes.

>>14361122
Based.

An an unrelated note, Iron Rangers are actually very light and not nearly as tall as I remember them.

>>14359832
I wear cowboy boots.

>>14360157
Stfu u megalomaniac. Your boot threads are absolute shit

>>14361122
>Not lifting barefoot

>>14360030
>the journey that forms the creases

Are you honestly dumb enough to think that guidis come with stacking?

Whats the problem with Doc Martens?

>>14360922
Personally I don't mind buying shoes 2nd hand if they aren't beat. If you don't mind, then I would go for it since guidi is really expensive and 2nd hand can be very good if you're comfortable with it. If you do have the money to buy new though, I would recommend doing that instead.

>>14361161
fuck off retard, these threads are fine.

>>14361440
They're normie boots for normie people. That and:
>muh made in china
>muh bad leather
>I don't like the design which means they're shit and for shitty people
I don't think Docs (or solovairs I guess) are that bad, they're okay starter boots but not especially cool or anything. So basically /fa/ hates them because now they're too popular, which makes them uncool.

>>14361601
>So basically /fa/ hates them because now
I remember doc hate here in 2012 anon, it's nothing new.
Note that, for the most part, anons will readily recommend solovair as an alternative when someone comes here asking about docs.
An alternative that looks identical.
There was a moment where every flaky female celebrity was paparazzied wearing red docs, and yes then there was a definite backlash on here, but that was a few years ago now and that thotfash trend ended in no time.

>>14361601
>>14361886
My problem is that I'm not willing to spend upwards of 300€ on some decent boots and have no idea what options there are for Europeans other than Doc's in the 100–200€ range

>>14359832
Hey I'm 6'2" but I want to be insanely tall. What's the best boot I can use with height increasing insoles to get even talker?

How do I wear boots without looking too tryhard

>>14360625
nylon laces. I used paracord with the white core strands pulled out, and they're super slippery against eyelets. they might still be sticky against the leather though

>>14361895
austromemes have a 2" lift and are very roomy

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNvFddqsxYM
kek

>>14360625
You could try a different way of lacing the boots. Google "over under lacing"

>wake up
>check this thread
>D*c posting

Friendly reminder that Doc Marten and Solovair posting is not allowed in this thread. This thread is dedicated to high quality leather footwear, which Docs and Solovair are neither high quality or can be considered leather. If you want to ask about them please make another thread as a containment thread that is clearly labeled so actual boot enthusiasts can filter it and return to this one.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please do not reply to this post.

The wait for my custom bounty hunters is killing me

>>14362097
I like Docs

>>14362103
Lol ew

>>14362103
Is that what your exact make-up is gonna look like? Looks great. Is that dress black or dress brown?

>>14362112
Have your opinons but guaranteed when he gets those boots they're gonna best any other boots in this thread

>>14362123
I'm going for a very similar makeup except in Brown Dress; these ones look like they're in black dress. Went for cut top instead of rolled top too.

I need help /fa/
where can I get a pair of black danner tachyons if I don't wanna spend 70$ on taxes? I am an italianfag, i'm ok with the price of those boots, but 90$ of delivery+taxes is just ridicolous.

Why are boot fetishists so elitist? I see no reason to drop hundreds of dollars on a pair of shoes that apparently still go to shit 2 years down the line

>>14362208
Just dont. They're made like shit. They're amount the few danner boots that are NOT MiUSA

>>14361892
>what options there are for Europeans
I don't think there are any m8ty.
Europe's fucked in that regard.
Anything decent is really quite decent and thus costs the coin.
Cheap crap is just that, a junk imports from china or the usual shitholes.
England is an anomaly in this regard as they still have a sizeable homegrown shoe industry that the "common man" is able to afford if they just lay off the booze, fish and chips and the daily tabloid + crap magazine for the missus for a week or two.

America's in the same way as they too have a home industry that churns out decent footwear that isn't necessarily so beyond the reach of anyone willing to save a little and forgo a little. Import taxes fuck you in the US regard though I guess.

I had relatives in germany complaining that there was nothing decent, that wasn't ultimately a shitty chinese or whatever import, along the lines of even the entry level northhamptonshire stuff really available. I've heard the same from scandis. There's probably some options in italy in and perhaps spain or portugal but they'd be local things and you'll need local input. It's all still pretty costly from what I've seen, more than solos at any rate.

Mind you this is all coming from my scope that totally excludes anything from made in china+ from a brand that once produced in europe/US and then outsourced to cheapland.
It's my major pet peeve and I stick with it. I refuse to buy from any brand that once was made wherever and then jumped ship in the 90's to somewhere cheap at the inevitable expense of quality without lowering the price accordingly. It pisses me off.
I'd happily buy an actual chinese brand if something decent actually existed, but I won't touch these traitorous cunts.

You might not have this hangup, in which case surely there's something available to you that won't fall apart after first wear.

IIRC there might be some "cheap" stuff in romania or maybe poland but not in the styles you're probably into (trad).

>>14362174
Just a heads up, brown dress is almost black. It's like a brown leather dyed black and looks like a very rich dark brown. As it wears and scuffs the brown shows underneath and looks amazing.

>>14362221
>apparently still go to shit 2 years down the line
Speak for yourself. If you take care of them they'll last 10+ years. There are boots floating around that are 40 years old.
Prince Charles of the UK wears the same pair of leather oxfords he got in the 70s.

>>14362460
Yeah I'm looking forwad to it. I'm not really sure what belt I'll be wearing with them though. Guess I need to find the darkest brown belt imaginable.

>>14360452
Shorts and hiking boots is based af, especially if they're mesh lined hiking shorts. But that is more /out/ than /fa/ I guess

>on Facebook
>see ad for literally any high quality boot company, doesn't matter what it is
>there's always that one guy commenting that the boots are overpriced
>always says his Walmart boots or whatever he bought from Cabelas for 90 bucks have lasted him a lifetime
>responds to every reply with something racist and "'Murrica fuck yeah" related
>check profile
>they always look like this
Every. Fucking. Time.

>>14362586
Normies, man. They have to ruin everything with their presence.

>>14362609
If you think that redneck faggot is "normie" than there's something wrong with you.
Between his type and boomers, every comment section is always a shitshow.

>>14362586
>>responds to every reply with something racist and "'Murrica fuck yeah" related
>>>reddit

>>14362655
Please learn to greentext or else go post somewhere else.

From left to right:
>Dayton Service Boot
>Viberg Service Boot
>White's MP Service Boot

Disregarding color or leather choice in these pics, only going off last shape and looks, which would you get and why?
They range from 450-700 dollars.

>>14362097
>all docs and Solovair are corrected leather

>>14362813
They're even goodyear welted. Hating docs and Solovairs is just a Reddit tier boot elitist cope

>>14362586
They would rather buy cheap boots that last jut as long as fancy Americana workwear bollocks so they can spend more on meth. Horses for courses, like.

>>14362813
Just admit you're still in high school and dress like shit and D*cs are part of your scumcore aesthetic.
Either that or you're a roastie lesbian.

>>14362832
Haha you said don't talk about Solovair / Docs or reply to this post and I am talking about Solovair and Docs and replying to your post.

>>14361955
These are actually really cool looking, but I don't want to be a Nazi.

What are some effay options for chelsea boots? I'm looking for something in black.

>>14362875
A long rope, tied around itself a bunch of times, 13 if you really want to be cool, and then attached to something really high up. Then you put the rope around your neck and jump. Hang there with a broken neck until you die from lack of air.
That's a way better option than ever wearing chelsea boots unironically.

Any recommendations for a boot with a similar silhouette to Navigate boots without being tcb or ftf?

>>14362915
Ew

test

>>14362926
The proxy works

>>14362097
Stfu

>>14361107

How do you style yours? Just picked up a pair and wearing them with dark denim 511 skinnies and probably just a tshirt for now. Am buying new clothes though so looking for summer suggestions.

>>14363193
I always wear chinos or dark denim jeans. No meme raw shit, just 511s as well. T-shirts are okay but boots just look so out of place with a t-shirt. I usually wear an oxford shirt and roll up the sleeves or something. Unfortunately it's getting too hot for a jacket which I usually match with my boots.
As for summer, you're pretty fucked if it gets too hot where you live. It's 90-100F every day of summer where I live so you either suck it and up and wear them or wait until fall.

>>14363238
>tfw live in phoenix

Short sleeve oxfords it is then. Thanks for the advice

>>14363193
Levi 502s are better than 511s in my opinion. Check em out

>>14362883
>Hang there with a broken neck until you die from lack of air
That's not how it works you dumb nigger. Also try to lay off the edge a little.

>>14363310
Hanging is supposed to break your neck, and you die because the rope cuts off your airway.

>>14362804
>dayton
lmao
go read up on styleforum and elsewhere the sort of crap buyers have had to go through for daytons
>b-but it was years ago!
>they've changed! :'(
no gfy
they don't change, not that much
both viberg and white's aren't 100% perfect and you aren't guaranteed a totally perfect pair but on the whole they haven't to my knowledge lulled the same sort of crap that dayton has.
>wait 17+ months for a mediocre pair of badly made boots
every time I think I should give dayton a chance, I remember this incident some asshole went through, and then I look up more recent cops of dayton and there's still bullshit going on.
i would avoid
you stand the high chance of waiting months for something only to have to send it back because they fucked up (this might have to be repeated several times). you can try your own luck and patience though go ahead
i have always liked the look of their grey nubuck service boots though

that being said, I prefer the look of the viberg, which ironically is apparently a dayton last or something viberg got in a trade of lasts, more than the whites but depending on your circumstances you might be able to get whites that fit your feet better.
I think whites not done in their usual styling with a more structured, bulbous toe cap to look a little strange

>>14359853
I've found a red wing retailer near me. They don't have merchants but I'm gonna go in and try on the Iron rangers To get the sizing right. And if they can get a pair of merchants I'll go with that, if not I'll be happy with IR

>>14363293
Seconded, Levi 502s are objectively based.

>>14363463
Sounds good my man. Also the Blacksmiths are also built on that same last. Maybe you'll like them too as they're more of a simple aesthetic than the IRs.
Let us know which you get

>>14363454
Can you elaborate at all or are you just mad a guy wearing Daytons fucked your oneitis and you found out?
I checked out goodyearwelt for reviews and only found one that had serious problems that Dayton worked with to correct. Didn't find much of anything on styleforum but I don't really know how to navigate their site

The Daytons are actually the ones I was leaning to most of those three. Found a pic from someone's review and the last shape is really nice.

However...

>>14363503
...while looking at White's boots I also started to check out Nick's boots for obvious reasons and their Falcon and Robert boots are also exactly the kind of service boot type I'm looking for.
Apparently Nick's is known for extremely good construction and attention to detail, as they're White's number one competitor. People in that part of the country seem to swear by one or the other.
They allow you to fully customize this one as well and choose from a bunch of leathers.

>>14363509
these actually look pretty good, vs all the other shitty menswear trad crap boots people orgasm over on here, ironic since this is /fa/ yet it's frequented clearly by at least one or two menswear faggots from reddit.

>>14363509
Have you considered Wesco as well? I feel like White's, Nicks and Wesco form this holy trinity and I have no idea how someone picks one over the other.

I want to wear boots all year round that have a decent heel, not only bc of heightfrauding, but also because it helps my posture a lot. But I have a few questions:

Can I wear say Red Wings during summer? Is it too hot or is it alright to wear them outside? Or should I get some decent chukkas or derby shoes with heel?

How many pair of boots would one need to own to wear regularly? Is just two pair of boots all year round enough, wearing each pair on another day? (I have significant OCD so I want to help myself by having a minimalist wardrobe.)

>>14363836
Wesco is probably the best out of the three. White's and Nick's pretty much comes down to personal preference of which you like more. White's is a lot better at responding to emails and calls regarding orders and they typically make their custom boots much faster than Nick's does. Nick's was notoriously slow a few years ago when they were making changes to their shop and changing locations. Boots were taking 6mos+ to get made. Nick's has a bit better attention to detail than White's which probably has some to do with why they take longer.
As for Wesco, they're probably America's best kept secret and top boot maker. They make some insane boots and they'll basically make them however you want them. Their customization options are insane. That's the thing with them though, all those options cost money and you can very easily end up with an 800-900 dollar boot. Is a boot of that quality worth that much money? That really depends on the buyer. But there's no denying Wesco is at the top of the boot making world despite not many people knowing about them.

As for me, I went with White's. I was satisfied with what I got, felt the price was fair and they've been good to me. I've ordered from them multiple times and would happily do it again. Just to mix things up and see how they compare I'll probably get a pair of Nick's in the future. Their new fashion oriented boots look great and I'd love a pair.

>>14362731
your post's garbage anyway, why should the replier bother

Best styles of boots for an casual office job in your opinions?

>>14364331
I'd say something with a cap toe. Plain toe can seem too serious and formal

>>14364336
Norwegian Split Toe

>>14364372
I can't fucking stand these. Truly, it must be a form of autism. They piss me off for some vague reason I've not thought about deeply enough to be able to describe, because that would annoy me even more.
Doesn't matter the material or the build; NST is just a styling I could never warm to.

>>14364331
>>14364336
Agreed on the cap toe, but disagree on the perceived formality of the plain toe.
Plain toe anything to me evoke more casual wear, of course depends on the instance (the never-worn and ultra formal patent leather, and patently ridiculous, opera pump being prime example).
A black, captoed oxford is "standard business dress" shoe, at least in my mind. Same would go for dressier boots (eg. a captoe balmoral, or captoe derby boot). Cap toes "hide" the crease on the vamp better and look "neater", and thus a disregard for the veneer of neatness places the plaintoe out of standard business dress and into more fashionable waters. Business wear isn't meant to be fashionable; it's a uniform worn when we have to pretend to be civil with people we detest to be able to put bread on the table or simply to stave off suicide (for reasons unknown).

Those smooth, one piece oxfords (or captoe-less balmoral boots) seem a little too sleekly fashion forward for stodgy office wear to me, which is what 95% of office wear is supposed to be, stodgy and uniform without much personality.

Depends what office though.
>>14364326
>casual office job
in this case nobody's going to give a shit if you wear fucking yellow polkadot clown boots.
Wear what you want; as long as it's not a pair of chunkymcchunk smokejumpers nobody will notice and frown disapprovingly from their high-tops horse.

>>14364681
Only a true patrician can appreciate the NST.

>>14364681
I feel when it comes to dress shoes the cap toe is formal. There is nothing that says business formal as much as a plain black captoe shoe. For boots, personally, I feel a cap toe makes them less formal.

>>14364224
tfw ignored by boot nerds

>>14364754
You can wear boots year round with wool socks since they’re breathable with with leather shoes/boots and naturally antimicrobial. Just get lighter weights in the summer. You should have 2 pair minimum and alternate wear with shoe trees.

>>14364224
>Can I wear say Red Wings during summer? Is it too hot
We don't have your feet, so we can't say whether or not you'll find it hot.
People wear boots, red wings included, in all temperatures.
As long as things aren't extreme like the middle of the sahara or a steamy rainforest or something you should be fine unless you're sensitive to heat in the feet.
Laborers that wear the workgrade red wang don't exactly change into airy perforated canvas plimsole slipons for summer now do they.

>How many pair of boots would one need to own to wear regularly?
2 minimum unless you know that you sweat a lot. Some people exude gallons or rank, acidic monkey sweat that kills footwear.
3 if you're accounting for rainy days or winter, because sometimes boots can take longer than a day to dry.

>>14364224
>Can I wear say Red Wings during summer? Is it too hot or is it alright to wear them outside? Or should I get some decent chukkas or derby shoes with heel?
I wear boots year round. I will wear boots over any other type of footwear with very few exceptions such as gym or formal times. It's also extremely hot in the summer where I live.
It all depends on you and what is too hot for you. If I wear boots I'm also obviously wearing pants of some material, so keep in mind it's gonna be hot. But who cares? Shorts look like shit on 90% of people. Wear you boots and you'll be fine. Which leads me to section two...

>How many pair of boots would one need to own to wear regularly? Is just two pair of boots all year round enough, wearing each pair on another day? (I have significant OCD so I want to help myself by having a minimalist wardrobe.)
Two minimum is a good idea. Your feet sweat, more in the summer, so they need a day in between wears to allow the moisture to dry, otherwise it can damage the leather and shorten its lifespan. Get two pairs, alternate them and keep cedar shoe trees in them when not in use. The shoe trees absorb moisture, help the boot keep its shape and prevents creasing, and the cedar makes them smell nice. If you can't afford two pairs of boots right away which is completely understandable at the very least use shoe trees. Wear your boots daily if you want and you'll be fine. The alternating thing is really a precaution, just make sure you use the trees.

I wore my Iron Rangers most of spring and summer last year and they're fine and I was fine. Wear what you like, fuck other people's opinions and take care of your shoes and they'll take care of you.

>>14364796
>>14364849
>>14364878
thanks based boot autists, you convinced me to get 2 pair of boots

>>14364893
Or just get one and be diligent with the shoe trees

>>14364893
as long as you don't become a boot autist you'll be fine
the kind of autist that has far more pairs of boots than he has need and remains, irrevocably, empty

>>14364922
>tfw boot autist
>stayed up until 3AM looking at boots last night
>already own 4 pairs

>>14364936
it's not too late
there's still hope if you stop now

>>14364936
That’s nothing I’m sitting at 12 pairs of just boots. Half are Alden’s special runs and I just preordered 2 more pair.

>>14365036
How much money would you estimate you've spent on that collection of boots? Just curious.

>>14365036
>bragging about being a reddit-tier bugman

>>14365043
Easily $5K+ but it’s been spread out over years.

>>14365088
I'm sitting at almost 2k and I've my eyes on some Vibergs in shell, so that's another 1k and I'd love some really nice oxfords for the office after I graduate, that's another 1k, more or less

Shoes is a terrible hobby to get into

>>14365101
I want a pair of Viberg service boots but I can’t fucking stand stitchdown welts. I’ve been keeping any eye out for a GYW pair but haven’t had any luck. Carmina is on my list too especially a MTO in green shell but I don’t what last/size would fit me.

>>14365110
Check out Truman. Their entire thing was they were Viberg clones, all the way down to also doing stitchdown. Their small operation finally realized that stitchdown is hard to do and that they could make GYW boots cheaper and easier, so now they moved to mostly GYW.
I'd give them a try if you want that kind of aesthetic but with a GYW instead

>>14365101
>>14365110
>>14365115
buying shoes isn't a real hobby you're just buying things and hoping people equate you hoarding shit with you having a personality

>>14365123
It's better than mechanical watches which are obsolete with an artificially inflated price.

>t. mechanical watchfag as well as boot autist who wonders why he never has any money

>>14365123
>hobby

Implying I’m not just an autist with an addiction and the means to feed it.

>>14365131
>those boots
>those cords
Yep, you're certainly an autist

>>14365125
imagine being a double bugman and not being embarrassed

>>14365137
>bugman
Cool made up word

>>14365115
Not a fan of Truman’s lasts. Division Road has pick related which are GYW. They have been tempting me but I think I’m going to hold off for something in horse butt or with an unstructured toe.

>>14365142
All words are made up. 'Collecting' boots is a bugman hobby. Vapid and consumerist. It's not anything to be proud of.

>>14365214
10/10 m8. You had me going there until I remembered you’re whining about consumerism on a Mongolian fashion board.

>>14359832
Can you people recommend boots that are not try hard for winter? pls thanks

>>14365269
cheap aswell, im poor

How to wear these?

>>14365474
on your feet would be a good idea.

>>14365269
All footwear is try hard, and all footwear isn't. It's all about context and who is wearing it and how they wear it.
You'll have to be more specific.
Do you have anything in mind at all? What is available where you are? How do you dress?

Did I fuck up?

Are there places that one should avoid for boots? All I know of where to get shoes that aren't Walmart-tier is Designer Shoe Warehouse.

>>14365728
I have never seen boot worth buying at DSW. Everything there is still glued on soles and plastic leather garbage.
I have ordered all my boots online except for my Red Wings as I'm lucky enough to have a store not too far from me.

>>14365725
>leather sole
Yep. I hate leather soles on anything but formal dress shoes. I can't tell from the picture but they don't appear to be goodyear welted. Are the blake welted?
I don't like them and would never get them, but I don't know anything about them. Can you tell us more?

>>14365754
I'm not sure dude, I just broke my really expensive, favourite boots, the zipper broke off, so I just wanted to buy something cheap until I get paid

>>14365214
I think he means is, bugman = consumerist zombie = redd|t, and redd|t = 85% Asians who speak English and live in European Cultures, which = Asian consumerist without a soul

>>14365773
Zips are an easy fix. Go to a cobbler.

So pretty new to /fa/, I`m planning a backpacking trip where I will be on Mexico,Colombia and South America for about 6 months, my first option was the Captain`s from Thursday, but really dont know shit about boots,so any brands woth looking? My budget would be around 200-270 usd, worth nothing those would be my main boots/shoes, for 6 months

>>14366254
You can Red Wing Blacksmiths for around 270-300. They're pretty entry-level but for not a little more you get something that's a significant upgrade over Thursday

>>14364681
>>casual office job
>in this case nobody's going to give a shit if you wear fucking yellow polkadot clown boots.
>Wear what you want; as long as it's not a pair of chunkymcchunk smokejumpers nobody will notice and frown disapprovingly from their high-tops horse.
wrong person, buddy

>>14366254
Get some hiking boots or something - ask /out/. Fa is mostly city/suburban dorks

For me, it's Thorogood Beloit boots, made in USA since 1892.

>>14366636
thorogood's are goat

>>14366254
>worth nothing those would be my main boots/shoes, for 6 months
They're going to be really beat and most likely reek.
You're wearing the same pair of footwear in very hot and humid conditions, doing a lot of trudging around daily, for 6 months?

Take you main pair of stomping boots, whatever you decide on, but also take some light canvas shoes or whatever as well to alternate (converse/vans whatever that shit is called). The really flimsy kind that you can bend whichever way and strap to the outside of your pack. Wear them on plane/train/bus rides coz they're easier to slip off than boots. Also for nights on the town if you're going to be doing that shit during your 6months.
Don't take just that one pair of boots though, that's fucking rank. It's half a year m8ty. Your feet will thank you.
(bring flipflops too for showers so you don't get nipped or contract warts or feet aids and for watering hole fun).
The turdsdays will probably fall apart in short order considering people wearing them alternating with other stuff in a normal city situation report issues. Avoid.
>>14366618
This.
I dunno if >>>/trv/ does gear threads but check there too. There might be region specific tips in regards to gear.

>>14361892
At a certain point you get what you pay for. Save some money and get a good pair of Made In USA/England/Wherever boots that will last for a decade rather than buying cheap chinkshit

>>14363238
>boots just look so out of place with a t-shirt
retarded

>>14365236
Consuming for the sake of it is pathetic and you need to get a grip

>>14366339
id?

>>14359832
anybody know where to get the jungle boots that were on Kommando store or boots that look similar

>>14366636
what model is that?

>>14366636
and also what jeans are they

What if I just want to go on aliexpress and buy the cheapest boots that still look good? Can I do that?

Black casual boots that i can wear most places in winter and summer that are worth saving up for? Not just some generic crap ones that will fall apart after a year. Preferably under 500$

>>14367458
Beloit. I used to polish to cover the white stitching.
>>14367462
Levis 512. Tapered 501s essentially

>>14367502
red wings
chippewa
thursday
thorogood
rm williams

>>14367507
are they just straight black 512s?

>>14367507
>>14367509
Yes.

>>14367510
>>14367507
About 3 months in. After a day of hiking.

>>14367510
why do the jeans have a greyish underside to them if they're straight black?

>>14367514

>>14367515
Because they're levis. Good pant. Not too slim not too wide, they're slightly stretchy, even 511 are different if you turn em inside out.

>>14366903
You must be real fun at parties

>>14367521
Fuck we're back to wearing Dickies now?

2002 social distortion all over again


Also I saw this sooner bitch in a West coast choppers hoodie and no pants at Walmart

Where can I cop a good high quality Cuban Boots?

>>14365036
how often does alden put these out? really want a pair in natural cxl

>>14367688
Why...? These are ugly as fuck. I'm convinced the guy promoting this garbage is samefagging his posts. Why would you ever wear these shoes

>>14367688
It depends on the style and the retailer. Most places do one run a year. NSTs are generally less common compared to Indy, captoe, and plain toe models. Check places like The Shoe Mart, Leffot, Brick + Mortar, Alden of Carmel, and The Brogue Shop.

>>14367697
thats just like your opinion man
>>14367725
thanks

>>14365713
Jeans and hoodie, but i will have to buy a jacket for winter so i might start using that, also simple t shirts, and i only have a rebook sneaker, i need a boot to last, i live on a mountain so it needs to be comfortable and good for walking uphill, i live in chile, i know that i am not going to be able to find something specific but i would like to hear some suggestions on what i should look flor

Anybody have experience with Thursdays? I've seen them more and more recently.

>>14362864
no they arent cool theyre gay and goofy as fuck and youre a faggot.

Which one of these should I buy?

>>14367881
Top right without a doubt. What are they?

>>14367804
Fuck off Thursday shill.
We get it. They're paying you to post here.
News flash: we don't care. Thursday boots are shit and you should kill yourself

>>14367881
The AE Strands are great, but not in black. They're too informal with the brogueing, but black is a formal color so they just don't fit.
In brown or something they're amazing.

>>14367899
Looks like Taft but I'm not positive

New here,

I honestly feel like such a basic bitch, but the reality is i like very simple minimal look.

Either steer me in the right direction or some opinions on these would be good.

>>14363463
As far as I know the Australian distributor didn't stock Merchants. As for the Thursdays vs. Red Wings, the price difference between Thursdays sent here vs. Red Wings is small enough that there's no point at all to the lower quality product IMO.

Does anybody know anything about Scarosso? I quite like the look of the boots and theres a $50 off right now. Is it any good or should I look elsewhere? Specifically looking at pic related, the Gregorio Nero

>>14367973
After the exchange rate and shipping, yeah no point with the Thursdays.
I found these in a store nearby for $100 aud (about $70 us). Theyre pretty generic and i cant find any info about them really. Just dark combat boots. I'm thinking of getting them just for bar work as I need a solid pair of shoes that I don't mind getting a bit dirty. Converse just dont cut it and my palladiums have got me through nearly 2 years but they're nearing the end.

>>14368135
>bar work
>boots

have you ever worked in hospitality before? enjoy destroyed feet in 2 months

>>14368174
Why would sturdy comfortable shoes not be suitable for a job where I'm on my feet for ten hours?
I've been in hospo for 5 years. worn boots for the past 4 of them and haven't looked back.

>>14362826
Fuck those look nice.

Size up or size down? I've never bought a boot before and I'm thinking about copping these

what`s the difference between monkey boots, lace to toe boots and polish boots?

>>14367899
J Fitzpatrick. They're on sale right now.

my docs are coated in poly-urethane so they are shiny and smooth. This also means that my leather balsam cannot soak into it, put some on and just sat on the surface all night. How do I care for it then, or does it not need any leather care?

had my clarks batcombe lords for 9 months now

I used a burgundy shoe cream on them to dye the leather into a reddish/chestnut hue.

They are probably the most comfy pair of boots I have ever worn, but they get a bit too warm for summer months.

>>14363595
ID?

>>14362586
>JiffyLube

>>14368522
Start by throwing them in the trash and getting something not coated in plastic

>>14368767
they are vintage made in england ones though.

I've had them for nearly a year now they are probably the best boots I've ever had.

>>14368329
I swear the same size as my Dr Martens Arthur. Buy from somewhere with a favourable return policy.

are there any good dress boots with lunarlon or adidas boost tech?

>>14368783
Then you must not have had many boots

Are Wolverines he shittiest boots out there?

>>14369676
>Are Wolverines he shittiest boots out there?
Nah. 1k miles ain't bad if you are broke. But save up for Thorogood or red wing. You'll still be happy with a pair of 1k tho. Shoes are meant to be worn.

I know the red wing iron rangers are very popular but are any of their other boots worth it? Is the build quality in say the Beckman line similar?

>>14367631
redit leave

Quite like these, seem versatile and understated enough to do whatever you like with them, but holy shit, the reviews seem to unanimously suggest they're piss poor quality. What do you reckon, both style and quality wise? Anyone had any experience with them? (Timberlands adventure something)

/boots/ opinions on Timberlands. I've got a pair of wheats I never wear that often, but really want to.

>>14360897
Poor

>>14370250
I have both Beckmans and Iron Rangers. Get compliments on both on daily after a polish/ reconditioning. But I have eyes for their merchant boots

thoughts?

>>14370250
The beckman is marketed as the "dressy" redwing boot for "the factory officemen types" or some such. The quality of is the same, but they used to trump up the leather as being better (it was just another type, less rough like the amber harness or copper rufftuff on thr IRs). Wasn't the beckman more expensive?

They haven't been as well liked around here because the toe is relatively bulbous, and that there's no toe cap sort of exaggerates this even though it's about the same.
I remember how people would buy them and crush the toes a little to lower them a bit by jumping on them. They look fine after some wear desu, I wouldn't go crushing the toes.
Now there's the merchant so people have migrated to that.

>>14370367
In the wintertime they're good quality and comfy warm boots, also waterproof.

>>14370418
Id?

>>14370451
What do you think about the Sheldons? I really like their sleek look.

>>14368824
>>14362826
Any boots similar to these but less expensive?

>>14370250
Ausbro again?

>>14370559
I was the ausbro asking about redwings a few days ago.
Anways I copped some cheap $100 "combat boots" That are pretty on point for what i'm searching for style wise from a nearby store that I'll just trash at work, not expecting too much from the quality though. i'll get the redwings further down the track.

Also with the pair i got today, the size 44's were way too big, 43s were a little roomy, then the 42's feel a bit too snug. how much stretch should I expect? Or should i return the for 43's

>>14370675
If you liked the sound of the Merchant you and I should email the distributor and see if he'll stock them

>>14370782
I messaged redwing but they just gave me a generic respond with a list of the stockists. I haven't tried the distributor directly yet, that'll be next on my list.
Q. If i find the right fits in the iron rangers, would that be a good enough basis for ordering some merchants? or do they fit a bit differently. I know i can get the merchants online but i want to find my exact size first.

>>14369676
>>14369978
Why are 1K considered bad/just OK?

>>14371033
Wolverine has more or less nonexistent QC.

>>14370790
Merchants and Meme Rangers are made on the exact same last. Should be the same size for either.

>>14371041
Explain further? The ones I've seen, both in store and out, seemed like good quality footwear

>>14366254
Get real hiking boots

>>14371050
Reread what i said. Its not the quality of the footwear. Its their quality CONTROL. When you can get a pair free of defects, they are nice, but Wolverine has a bad rep for sending out boots with manufacturing defects. If you can find a store that checks the boots and you can visually inspect them before buying them, then go for it. But its a crap shoot to buy them online.

>>14368723
Doc Marten Talib

>>14368527
You did a shit job, it looks like water damage.

>>14359832
does anyone know what kind of boots elias is wearing here?

>>14371033
Here's my beef against the W1k's vis-a-vis RW heritage line (rwh):

W skimp on the construction of the 1k. RW doesn't (well, only to an acceptable degree).

1) this is more theoretical really, but it bothers me anyway:
The insole that wolve use for the 1k is some synthetic shit.
Not talking about the "sock", the thing that you see when you look into the boot that your feet actually touch, I'm talking about a fundamental part of the interior construction to which all other parts are depend. If insole dies, shoe dies; it's irreplaceable.

RWH use a real leather insole. All decent shoemakers on earth, whether they be massproduced factories or bespoke workshops, use leather insoles.
It's a long tried and tested deal.

This synthetic stuff, if it's crap, may not last as long as a leather insole. Not saying that it's a given that it'll crumble, shit can happen to a leather insole too, but when you have all shoemakers of any worth all pointedly avoiding the synthetics in interior shoe construction for the time tested method of using a proper leather insole, you have to wonder about W's rationale.
It'll be cost cutting, usually is the reason, which doesn't sit right with me.

2) (not theoretical, but actually tangible):
RW own their own tannery (rare). This means that all leather QC is in their hands. No excuses.
W has to buy their leather and, for the most part, it's shit.
The leather they buy isn't shit per se, but here's the thing:
quality, discerning shoemakers will be very selective on the clicking table where the parts of the hide deemed acceptable are cut and the trash discarded (scarred, stretch marks, too thin, veiny etc).

Cheapskates won't be as discerning with the clicking, and will use shitty parts of the hide better makers will discard to save costs. W, among many others, definitely skimps with their use of CXL, which is already pretty fucky in regards to consistency.

For these reasons(+) 1ks will always be 2nd tier compared to RWH in my eyes.

>>14371248
>what is a patina

haha you spacker

>>14371308
That being said, it occurs to me that I've been keeping track of this guy on youtube for the past 6 or so years who annually updates on the condition of his two pairs of 1ks and they've seemed to have held up, more or less.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KK6DB-79-o
Didn't now he'd finally updated for this year.

Another thing that occurs to me:
From memory, at least the last time I bothered to look, the 1k was wolverine's only USA made piece of footwear as all other lines had long since been outsourced to shittier, cheaper pastures.
Now, I dunno if I'm remembering it correctly or not, but wolverine might actually outsource the construction of the 1k's to an actual US based factory (since they don't have any left). I don't remember for sure, but this too would annoy me if it is in fact that case.

It's the "idea" of the matter, and I'm all about ideas, especially bad ones considering how things are for me lmaowao

>>14371358
One final thing that's so obvious it's slipped my mind:
Leather soles.
Fuck leather soles.
Specifically, fuck cheapo non-oakbarktanned leather soles.

General rule of thumb for youse cunts:
If a shoe has the option of a leather sole or a synthetic sole and the leather sole option isn't an oak bark tanned sole (they will usually state this explicitly unless it's a shoe from company so far up the ladder that it's implicit with the calibre of the maker), don't bother with it and choose the synthetic and save yourself the hassle of getting shit topied. Good cobblers are hard to find these days that won't scratch your shit or screw up a simple topy job.
It's dire out there folks.
99% of posters here would be better served owning boots with a synthetic soles like what's on RW and others.
It's more practical.
Will last longer and hold up against shit you have to step on and the elements.

That being said, I don't mind the overall profile of the 1k's with their thin leather sole, but I would defo get those topied after purchase, probably toe taps too.

Leather sole slip and die, rubber sole you won't cry.

>>14371308
W1k and RWH both use cork midsoles and leather insoles. Any evidence for the synthetic insole?

>>14371411
There was a video of their construction I saw a few years ago on yt that showed the synthetic insole, some tour of the factory they were made in iirc.
I'm trying to remember if I could see it in that cross section of a 1k a local boot store had in, and I think it was there too. Can't remember for sure, so I'm basing this off that vid.
If things have changed in the past few years then that's that and that's better.
I doubt it though desu.

for those of you considering the RW merchant, i would strongly advise looking at a lot of the break in photos online, the unstructed toe box looks like total dogshit in my opinion with all that creasing

>>14370360
Just get vans.

>>14371459
This is normal... what do you expect?

>>14371429
You might be confusing midsole with insole. Insole is what your foot touches. That is leather in W1K. Midsole is between the insole and outsole. that is cork in both.

>>14371429
https://gearpatrol.com/2018/12/15/boot-construction-explained/#2
>The style features a Horween-leather upper, leather midsole and leather outsole, strengthened with a Vibram rubber forepart and heel. As with many Goodyear-welted boots, a cork filling sits between the insole and midsole which will mold to the wearer’s foot over time.

>>14371459
This is absolutely normal and looks great. What are you talking about? This makes me want a pair even more now

love my Helm boots, wore hard for goin on 3 years. Austin company, maide in Maine

>>14371599
>Austin company
>made in Maine
Why not make them in Austin? Also, Helm were literally started in Istanbul kek

>>14371603

they are an Austin company, who initially manufactured in istanbul. I'm sure they don't care where they're made as long as they're made well

>>14371628
That's good I guess. It's the opposite of Thursday who doesn't care where it's made as long as it's made cheap, hence why they make them in Mexico

cope?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J54SYO/ref=twister_B001BXN5FW?th=1&psc=1

>>14371459
Tbh, those look bad not because of the unstructured toe but because they're crying out for shoe trees.

>>14371214
thanks

>>14371895
No. Absolutely not. They're absolute shit, which is sad because they're required to complete the Drive costume.
>plastic leather
>horrendous quality control
>leather sole
Stacy Adams isn't known as a good boot maker, in fact they're known as a terrible one. It really surprises me that the costume department went with them over literally any other brand.

>>14367510
>>14367510
>>14367514
>>14367516

whats the best place to buy these or thorogoods in general in canada? Do you have to order online?

>>14364936
>tfw people suspect you have a fetish
I JUST WANT FLAT TOEBOXES AND A CHUNKY HALFSOLE

Hello fellow /fa/gs
Looking to get a hopefully multipurpose boot. Something that is comfortable, suitable for moderate hikes, at least mid ankle, and would be fine as foot protection for motorcycling. Also it shouldn't look like shit if possible so it could be worn with outfits
>Does such a universal boot exist? >Should I just get some redwing or wolverine leather boots? Any other brands or specific boots to consider?

What are my best bet for a pair of brown boots around 200-250 dollars? Want to try a more “mfa”/hipster look but I dont want to invest in some really pricey boots at first

>>14361955
Those are pretty cool, but what would you wear with them?

>>14372385
Those Red Wing Beckmans are really nice. It's probably their highest todr leather they offer for boots. If I ever get Red Wings again I'd love a pair.
But if you're motorcycling shouldn't you be looking at boots without laces? The last thing you want is your laces getting caught in the chain

>>14372386
Definitely not pic related! Those Vibergs cost 700 dollars.
If mfa/hipster is your desired look check out Red Wings boots. Spend a little more and get some Iron Rangers

>>14372411
>Laces getting caught in the chain
I honestly never considered that. My current boots are at the ankle and the laces don't really get close to the chain. I suppose if they were long laces I'd tuck them in but yeah honestly can't say I ever considered it/worried about it.

Also lots of motorcycle brands make boots with laces so idk if it's a real risk or not?

>>14372473
I think it's more about them pandering to the wannabe cafe racer crowd.
Real motorcycle boots are taller and don't have laces

>>14372412
Vibergs are the dream but theyre pricy as fuck. Is there something like Iron Rangers but slimmer? A lot of on feet pics they look kinda clownish especially with slim-fit jeans which is what i usually wear

>>14373010
The Red Wing Merchant. It's made on the same last as the IR but with an unstructured toe

>>14373010
https://www.redwingheritage.com/us/USD/product/mens-footwear/6-inch-boots/williston-6-teak-09435

>>14373091
It's so much more expensive I don't really think it's comparable. The difference in price between IRs and Merchants is a lot smaller than the difference between them and the Willistons

How is the wear and durability of this "wedge" outsole ? I'm leaning toward a pair of Evan's because of the commando sole but they might be too "try-hard" for my town...

>>14373680
I've never owned a pair personally but everything I've read said they wear a lot faster

>>14373991
That's exactly what I feared

>>14374055
It's the price you pay for an extra soft sole.

>>14368527
Yikes

>>14368527
Good Lord, those things are screaming for some shoe trees

>>14372385
get some blundstones.

my docs

>>14371599
niceee

>>14371459
leather behaving like leather? yo just buy wooden shoes

>>14374541
more pics? pics of your wearing them?

>>14374577
they're long gone. work boots from 2 years ago

>>14371459
>complain that cheap leather on a cheap boot looks like shit
the cheap boot, only looks half decent once you've kicked the shit out of it, but even then it still jus tlooks like an old disgusting worn out boot.

>>14373248
>wants a more stylish streamlined, decently made boot,
>doesn't want to pay for it.

>>14374901
The point is he doesn't need to pay for the Willistons when the Merchants cost a hundred bucks less

>>14367881
Bottom/both,

Should I?

or Should i?

>>14375152
yes

would these work for hiking in slippery/wet terrain?

Anyone got Panama Jacks? I haven't seen them posted in awhile. Thinking about getting the Panama 03.

>>14362915
I've done a lotttt of searching for Nav alternatives but they're the only "high end" boot that has that shape.

Balmain Rangers from Decarnin's last year come close but not exactly and even the Saint Laurent Rangers made during Hedi era still differ slightly.

ID?

>>14371308
I have the higgins mill (similar to the 1k) and I can say everything i have seen from Wolverine over the last few years has been shit. The fit of the 1k used to be exactly the same as the higgins, now they are trying to cut corners by making the lasts slightly narrower, using worse thread, and the CXL lottery with them is more like a 1 sided slaughter where you get dicked so hard you feel like a white girl on prom night. I fucking loath Wolverine, and the leather sole shit is the stupidest fucking thing on an "all around heritage boot". Like, bro, im going to be outside, this shit will literally get torn to shit on rocks and slips on everything. The 1k sucks so fucking much its obscene that shit is still 400 bucks

>>14375519
Just google gayest boots ever made. Those should be somewhere up there right next to the chelsea boot.

>>14375698
imagine somebody actually wrote this

Though on this?

>>14375736
Be careful not to spill his cum on them

>>14375693
Absolutely based

>>14362586
SEXCORE

So i got one pair of dark blue denim 511’s for my dark brown iron rangers. Is dark blue denim the only acceptable way to style brown boots? What about a lighter blue? Is black and brown really a huge no-no, even a washed out black?

>>14375908
Nah, you can wear chinos of pretty much any color you want. I actually love wearing olive chinos with my brown boots and have been complimented on it before. Khaki colored is fine and even stone if you coordinate correctly.
But yes, black and brown is autism and I cringe every time I see some clueless person wearing it.

>>14375924

Off to get some chinos then, thanks. What about tshirts? Or am i pretty much stuck to wearing button ups?

>>14375935
It all depends on your body type. More built people look fine in a t shirt and boots, in fact most will.
If you're soft looking, skinny or chubby it won't look very good. I remember seeing this kid on campus at my universitywho was a slightly chubby manlet with glasses wearing Iron Rangers and he wouldn't look good no matter what he wore.

>>14364224
Just wear tacticool boots in the summer. Something like Nike SFBs or danner tachyons.

>>14375951
Tactical boots looks like bad LARPing on anyone not wearing a combat uniform for a living

>>14375945
Im probably skinnybuilt if i had to guess. Am 5’11, work construction, and took the buzzpill with a beard. Definitely not soft looking and i worry button ups on me would look kinda weird

>>14375959
You should be fine with a t shirt. I wouldn't worry about it

>>14375953
Wearing boots in the summer looks silly to most people period. Might as well be comfortable in the heat if you're going to do it.

>>14375968
>Wearing boots in the summer looks silly to most people period
If you think random strangers actually care what you wear on your feet then I have news for you...

Any opinions on CCP? Currently looking to get a pair of his tornadoes

>>14375971
The post I was replying to implied that people do in fact care. I know they don't.

>>14375973
I can only imagine what level of faggot you would have to be to wear these

>>14375990
>>14375759
>>14375698
how much of a repressed homosexual do you have to be to reply with this shit in a shoe thread

>>14375736
When would you wear these?

>>14375988
NEW

>>14375988
SEE YOU IN HERE

>>14375988
NEW

>>14375973
I've not handled a pair myself, but from what I've read up on CCP footwear he's more of a designer/experimenter than quality shoemaker. The leather quality is no doubt phenomenal, but the curved zippers and exposed shanks are inherently less hard-wearing than more traditional construction methods.
That said if you know a great cobbler or are willing to look for one if something goes wrong then absofuckinglutely cop them.

>>14374514
>hiking in an elastic sided generic australian work boot
>recommending blundstones at all
this type of boot is shit for that task, and blundstones are shit in general

>>14375152
Where are these from? They're beautiful.

>>14361955
look at this trench raiding pussy slayer