/fa/ - Fashion

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Are solovairs decent boots or does /btg/ not like them

>>17133163
/btg/ hates everything that isnt whites or nicks lets all be honest

>>17133163
>Are solovairs decent boots
no
low quality leather offerings, meme sole, meme heatwelting makes it effectively non resolable, bad qc and ugly

>>17133167
it's sweet that you think /btg/ doesn't hate nick's

>>17133168
can you recommend me something similar to those? whites and red wings are too workwear for me, want something a bit more dressed up, brogue boots preferably

>>17133172
>brogue boots preferably
STOW
T
O
W

there are also some cheaper ones around but they dont look right

>>17133172
allen edmonds daltons but they're made in DR
or
trickers stow

>>17133163
Do not buy solovair specially that one in your pic, it's abusive how much they charge for their shitty plastic footwear it is so uncomfortable and cheap, if you want brogues look somewhere else

>>17133178
>>17133183
Ok yeah the Trickers look nice as shit. Thanks bros. $600 though, versus $200 for solovairs… have to imagine real boots will last for quite awhile longer.

Whites has a dress toe boot that looks pretty clean as well but the Trickers stole the show. Just wish their burgundy color had a black sole.

>>17133163
one day we'll go one thread without having to post this pic

Official list of /btg/-approved bootmakers:
1) White's

>>17133203
Lol I had a pair of Docs like that once. Hit or miss honestly, had one pair with a sideways tongue that wore out after two years, yet my current pair is clearly better made, 4+ years and barely any wear, leather still in good shape, and I walk every day. Key in this case that they’re the “greasy leather” aka the soft version of whatever reconstituted shlock they use.

I’d like to upgrade to some real boots and $600 seems to be the floor… so either I’ll get some Trickers or I’ll remain a doc martens pleb awhile longer.

>>17133204
Add Rios of Mercedes and Lucchese to the list.

>>17133207
no

>>17133205
second hand market

>>17133208
Yes.

>>17133213
no

>>17133213
>>17133214
>1:02 apart
samefag

>>17133209
I’m not enough of a poorfag to buy used boots… was just raised middle class and find it hard to rationalize spending money on nice things

>>17133214
Yes
>>17133216
No

>>17133217
a lot of guys buy shoes with the drop a full size meme and there's a lot of good deals to be had on tried on/lightly worn especially with economic hardship ahead people will be looking to offload

>>17133218
too late mate, I already posted the list: >>17133204

>>17133163
>solovairs
PU, no shank

>>17133419
pleb combo

>>17133419
Id on these please?

is this gay

>>17133512
All non-laced boots are at least a bit gay
Jodhpur definitely on the gayer end of that spectrum

>>17133490
https://fracap.it/customize/configure/4216/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjEQRWN4hXY

>>17133548
nice thanks fren are there any quirks with them?

>>17133419
omg is that a black boot with black hardware and a black welt and a black sole with black laces

>>17133677
Much prefer his post to your faggot black boots ruin fits shit kys

>>17133807
post your shitty goober fit that you justify becuse "black goes with ecerything bro"

>>17133807
>black boots ruin fits shit
They do though, they hardly go with anything that someone who isn’t dressed by the internet would wear.

oil or wax /btg/?

>>17133986
oil then wax

>>17134012
i said or bitch

>>17134075
BEE OIL & BEE SEAL PLUS COMBOThese two dressings work in harmony to provide your boots with superior water repelling and protection.
https://builder.wescoboots.com/Accessory.aspx?id=Boot_Dressings

>>17134091
double dipping is too much

>>17134095
"no."
-wesco

>>17133677
black like my soul

>>17133921
I find this a surprising opinion to hold, since those cookie-cutter reddit workwear fits (boots, raws, flannel, jacket) invariably feature B R O W N B O O T S.

>>17133133
found these apparently they are welted idk though thoughts?

>>17134161
>marshall-plain-toe-boot
bruh

>>17134161
any time you get a brand that isn't a dedicated bootmaker it's guaranteed to be shit

>>17134161
> apparently they are welted
OH NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

Thoughts on C&J Coniston?

What exactly is "rough out suede"?
Does it crease like normal leather or does it behave like suede?

Also, would a normie cobbler be able to add eyelets or is this something that can be botched?

>>17133172
Carmina

>>17134161
>>17134165
>450 ameripeso
>unknown leather
>not a word on the footbed or construction on site

B R U H

>>17134170
Why are they like that though does it really cost that much money to welt boots?

>>17133512

no they're based

>>17134133
Redditors look like shit in brown boots, everyone looks like shit in black boots. Post your edgelord black boot fits lol

>>17134327
I don't own any black boots.

>>17133133
I'm not fa at all but I'm looking for a brown boot that would go well with chinos in a business casual setting for a new job. I want one with laces that is comfy to walk around a little.

Ideally <$250 and looks alright for size US14. I'm a giant.

>>17134385
>looks alright for size US14
red wing iron rangers

>>17134388
Yeah those do look nice, thanks anon, I might have to save up for them

>>17134395
>>17134388
He is trolling you. Iron rangers are known as clown boots. He's really trolling you. IRs looks awful on bigger feet. You will look bad with them on.

If you have really big feet, look for a lace-to-toe option. They are more common on hiker boots, but might not be best for a chino-business look. If you aren't sure what you want to wear, then get something with as low of a lacing as possible and more horizontal stitching that shortens the look of the foot. The IR has a thick toe cap that makes it look dopey when worn in. There's a reason it's known as the clown boot.

Why are boots so much better than sneakers bros

>full leather construction
>thick rubber outsole
>can only be worn correctly by alpha men like picrelated
Geobaskets are some of the finest boots available imho

>>17134431
alex has impeccable taste

Are brown leather boots with black leather jacket an unacceptable combo? I love the look of either, but have been told I can't combine them.

>>17134454
blacks and browns makes me frown

>>17134385
ae higgins mill

>>17134450

>>17134420
no fun allowed :(

>>17134481
Saved him hundreds of bucks from a company who hates its customers and is consistently making worse and worse shoes? Glad to do it.

>>17134485
I bet you're fun at parties

>>17134488
Any parties where nobody brings up Redwing, yeah.

>>17134492
I am surprised to hear that, you strike me as an practiced pooper

>>17134488
>>17134492
lmao

>>17134385
there aren't good boots at that price bracket

>>17134498
this was exactly my mental image, thank you
would you like to buy some red wings?

>>17134498
>tfw I don't know who's worse in the pic

>>17134508
I'd like to buy every pair in existence and put them in an oven.
>>17134510
>who's worse
who looks most like you

>>17134513
>slav on the couch
Got it, chief. You go for it.

>whats wrong with black shoes

>>17134517
>>17134431
that's me in the background

>>17134498
Best era on this shithole and you know it

>>17134513
>I'd like to buy every pair in existence
fiddy bucks

>>17134523
>these are the guys that tell you black = /fa/

>>17134523
Are you worried about black shoes in general, or just black boots?

>>17134541
black shoes have a place but its very limited
black boots have a place and thats in tough work environments and uniforms

>>17134544
so what are you worried about?

>>17134547
'people' who buy blacked out casual boots

>>17134526
the era might be gone but it defined our board's identity forever
>>17134538
you're taxing bro

>>17134550
you're pooping our party

>>17134548
It's okay, Anon, they can't hurt you.

>>17134541
Black being a staple in your wardrobe is a red flag in general

>>17134555
yes we are
>34555
nice digits

>>17134523
>the virgin blacks
vs
>the colour enjoyers

>>17134567
I knew you were a party pooper at heart

>>17134574
*party poopers

>>17134577
I knew you were a party poopers at heart

>>17134571
>boot meetup
>boots aren't visible
like pottery

>>17134571
Unironically looks better. They also look like they’re enjoying themselves.

>>17134580
good morning sir

>>17134584
good morning a party poopers

>>17134585

>>17134587
contempt for a party poopers?

>>17134589
contempt for ESLs like you shitting up my board

>>17134593
but I was just adhering to your grammatically incorrect suggestion, a party poopers! my people birthed the language that we are currently speaking!

>>17134595
>plebbit tier arguing
you have to go back

>>17134598
I want to remain here with you, a party poopers. who else will poop our party when we suggest clown shoes to unsuspecting newfriends?

>>17134604
>who else will poop our party when we suggest clown shoes to unsuspecting newfriends?
bruh

>>17134604
this >>17134420 ain't me dawg

>>17134610
Redwing's Iron Rangers are the shoes of Reddit gentlemen. Would you be so opposed to dressing stylishly, friend?

>>17134612
why are you replying to party pooper replies if you're not a party poopers?

>>17134620
my point exactly.

>>17134581
this may surprise you but sometimes people want group pictures

>>17134620
Who, me?
Opposed to gentlemanly style with a modicum of color?
Hardly!
>>17134635
>why are you replying
I'm not at liberty to divulge that info
>>17134639
group pictures can be full of surprises

>>17134646
God damn, I can just see some of these whores interested in taking it up the ass. You know what, not even interested, but just absolute anal addicts.

>>17134646
well leave us to our partys then, a partys pooper

normal poster goes in and puts on black boots. few weeks later hes a shitposter. many such cases

>>17134659
what did black boots do to you, anon? did you report it?

>>17134651
I assume you're referring to matt damon
>>17134654
desu I just want to shitpost about rick like the old days
>>17134659
tell me about it

>>17134663
>I assume you're referring to matt damon
Not at all?

>>17134646
where is natalie mars

>>17134666
unholy digits

>never clean them
>work in them
>GF hates them
I love them, especially after 8 years of use
>pictured 14" belleville. No clue on make anymore

>>17134663
okay, I guess you can stay then partys pooper

>>17134688
>fat

>>17134691
thanks mane

>>17134703
das aaeeet bruuuuuuuhhh

>>17134706
>>17134703
>My momma alway tol me bout dat watta
(bout dat watta)
>Mane, I jus tol her imma puh mah feet in
>Yeee n i just got ri in dat watta
(in dat watta)
>Din' kno I was goin deep in

>>17134714
wut

>>17134688
you might want to consider buying a larger width

>>17134735
im sure he can just do a return.....

>>17134702
>>fat
YES
E
S

>>17134735
>>17134737
They're 14EW already. Fits just fine, with plenty of room to breathe

>>17134745
those don't fit fine, bro, they're exploding
I'm glad you're enjoying them, though

>>17134745
Holy shit dude, that ham of a hand.

>>17134748
It's because his feet are collapsing from his weight. I've worked with a guy in the past who was over 350. His feet were so wide from being so heavy that he had to wear bigger shoes than was normal by a wide margin because his feet spill over the sides and because his ankles were so fat.

how much of a retard am I for buying these?

>>17134420
Thanks anon

>>17134773
its a free country i guess

>>17134773
"There's a sucker born every minute."
-Barnum

>>17134773
some of these ww2 repros are good

>>17134809
Not most and not these.

>>17134827
why?

>>17134756
oh I know, he told us he was 370lb in the fat guy thread: >>17134738

>>17134844
wtf

>>17134844
Holy shit, what's the fat guy thread? That's brutal.

Also, A+ research. Anon. I'm 5'11" and the dude's more than double my weight by far. I couldn't imagine being 3" taller but 170 lbs heavier.

>>17134844
[reaction image]

>>17134848
this is the fat guy thread: >>17133534

>>17134840
Horrific build quality, creases like cheap leather, and cut-open has cardboard inside.

>>17134844
Holy Jesus I'm 6'4 and 200 pounds that's disgusting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwS2iiubCZU

nice boot leather

>>17134232
Looks like waxed rough out from CFS. CJ is just being needlessly wordy.

>>17134571
>indoor hats
>balding
>shit hairlines
>larpy workwear
>nu-male glasses
>literally 0 good fits in the picture
>"but at least they are having fun!!"

>>17135335
t. ninja larper

I have a non-boot question

This shoe but in Suede - would you go with Polo Brown?
Keep in mind I already own the exact same shoe in dark brown hatch grain leather, so I'd avoid the dark brown in suede.

>>17135593
Alternatively, what about the Carmina suede in the middle?
Carmina has like 30 different suede colours, but it takes like 3 months to make an order.

TLB can do storm welt as well so that's not an issue (not sure I want it).

>>17135335
t. black

>>17135593
This is what their "polo brown" looks like in a different shoe
I can't find a photo of the NST in polo brown. Maybe it's a dumb idea and no one else has done it.

>>17135692
dont do it bro
those people didnt do anything to you

>>17135706
You seem alright bro, don't go to 4chan tomorrow.

horsebutt

Unlined suede boots = a crumpled, shapeless mess 3 years down the line, right?

Recommendations for farm work boots?

>>17135008
>Burgundy
I love it

>>17135921
probably but i think most plsces would try to line a suede because it has no grain structure
the exception would be roughout suede which to my understanding is roughout with a haircut

>>17135936
Nicks boots, whites boot or franks boots
Choose one

>>17135943
>tranny heels
I'd rather not.

dubs and i go buy a new pair of smokejumpers

>>17135889
Not gonna lie. The best part about wearing horsehide is the thought of all the horse pussy and horse asshole from the past and in the future to be fucked and creamed.

>>17135335
>"but at least they are having fun!!"
Yes.

>>17135593
Short boots are welcome too, even cameltoe boots.

>>17135936
>>17135943
White's are the only /btg/-approved brand.

Can these soles be stitched to the leather upper?
Will a cobbler be able to do it?

>>17136031
stitch it to the upper?
are you gonna untuck the upper
flare it out
and then stitch it to the sole?
or do you want the cobbler to stitch through the sole into the existing fake looking welt (which would be pointless anyways cause the welt isn't real and not connected to the upper other than the glue)

>>17136079
I want the cobble to stitch through the sole into the insole.

>>17136097
>i want to create a direct channel from the outsole to the insole so that water can ingress
cobbler would need a specialized machine to do so and the vibram outsole is too thick for that nonsense

>>17136101
So in summation, there's no way to stitch that sole and reinforce it so it doesn't come apart from the rest of the boot?

>>17136107
buy properly built boots instead of trying to nigrig fashion brand boots

>>17136126
I ain't buying new boots because they're still pretty much new, but you're right next time I won't fall for patagucci memes.

>>17136176
No.

>>17136176
its not but noone has posted it because its easier to tell you which are shit than which arent
the goodyearwelt buyers guide is an ok place to start but some stuff on there is questionable or outdated

>>17136257
pretty sure he's referring to the updated list which condones only white's. someone tried to add some brands to it recently and was a tad flustered when they were refused.

>>17136282
>the updated list which condones only white's
overruled

>>17136301
called it

vibranium sole

>>17135957
Based.

SUPREMELY based.

CF Teak limited to 10 pairs

I want some dark grey service boots that come in wide. Anyone have any suggestions or will I have to chance it on Dayton?

>>17136784

>>17135957
Nicks have an option for a normal block heel if that what you’re after. Still would recommend PNW boots due to there all leather midsole insole

>>17136788
noice

>>17136789
he's one of those "any heel is tranny heel"

>>17136784
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiYKFwbOz3A

>>17136789
Everyone has the option for a block heel

>Trying to search for boots not made in China
Finally found some Euro ones that fit, but not really used to boots. When walking around, is it normal to experience a little bit of rubbing above the heel/achilles area? It doesn't hurt, just can easily feel it though it could be because I've never worn dress boots before. They're a right fit otherwise which feels rare after the past month of scouting.

How gay?

>>17133133
Are shoe passion any good some anon recommended them a few weeks ago and these are currently on sale

>>17137004
Pedo, not gay

>>17137033
: (, but I only like women older than me

>>17136784
grant stone storm kudu with a little conditioner

>>17137004
what possese someone to spend $200 on plastic?

Who makes the best monkey boots?

>>17137455
Solovair is fucking garbage

>>17137464
Please anon, I’m just trying to find a good pair of monkey boots

>>17137455
>>17137488
not solovairs that's for sure

yuketen

>>17137455
TXTURE

trickers

>>17134688
SOVL

>>17134565
I'm a bartender and we all wear black because it hides dirt and spills from the night's work but yeah, black is not a great color on most ppl. You can make it work but you need lots of textures a la Ann D.

Y U K E T E N

>>17136917
Tighten them less

>>17136917
thicker wool socks

are work mocs fa?
are desert tac boots dead?
does a comfy boot under $200 exist?

>>17137675
>are work mocs fa?
RW 875s are classic silhouette
>are desert tac boots dead?
as dead as shia's career
>does a comfy boot under $200 exist?
no

What’s the difference between White’s Line Scouts and Smoke Jumpers? They’re like half the price and I can’t tell a difference. Thinner, not insulated?

>>17137761
line scouts are GYW whereas the smoke jumpers are the proper handwelted ones

>>17137687
are red wings good for all seasons or just fall/winter?

GYW versus

handwelt

I got the shipment confirmation for my MP Shermans today bros

Any good light weight chelsea boots like the chelsea weekenders?

>>17137834
All those options and you bought MPs

Crazy day, gents.

Turns out my Whites order needs to be unique. I need a B width heel and a D with forefoot.

Always had issues with boot slipping, and sent my tracings in. Looks like I need a custom build to properly match my foot shape.

Anyone else have narrow heels but a wider forefoot?

>>17137838
>skinny jeans with a 1" cuff over wedge-sole chelseas
elldritch horrors

Alright bros, after your recommendations I’m going with a pair of Tricker’s Stows. Help me pick a color!

Leaning towards this pair with commando soles in burnished leather.

https://www.trickers.com/row/stow-1001-construct-commando

>>17137951
acorn on dainite

>>17137955
I like the acorn color, feel like burnished is more pure though, just regular leather. Also I live in Michigan so need a sole with some grip in the winter.

>>17137955
>>17137951
Bros, I can't unsee the ghost :O face all around the upper.

>>17138020

>>17138023
What is this? A spooky face for ants?

>>17138027
XD

>>17138069
:O

>>17137930
Yes, I’m not a tastelet.

>>17133149
he just like me fr fr

How should a pair of cowboy boots fit? I have a pair of Tecovas that are my same shoe size (as they suggest). It feels "snug" but almost a little on the tight side and it gets uncomfortable in hot weather. It slips in and off easily and makes that poof sound when I put them on but they also feel a little cramped at around the toe area, which becomes even more noticeable as it gets hotter. Should I go a size up?

>>17138370
In my experience Tecovas fit more narrow in the toe box than other brands. If you go a size up they may be too loose in the instep. Your foot just may not be compatible with their last, I know mine isn’t. Try on some Rios of Mercedes or Lucchese Classics if you can.

>>17138370
they sound too narrow but the right size for you

>>17138370
They should fit inside most standard-sized trashcans unless it's something small like a bathroom waste bin.

>>17138439
ha ha ZING!

>>17138370
Leather stretches with heat and moisture (both provided by feet)
Boots are meant to be worn with thick socks
Some people have wide flat feet that don't fit in narrow boots

>>17138494
>Boots are meant to be worn with thick socks
Hmm, maybe I should go a half size up then. I wear them with thin ankle socks but I feel like the whole boot would feel like an oven with anything thicker.

>>17133133
how tall does the upper on these boots look they dont say anything on the website

>>17138541
about terrible inches

>>17138494
>Boots are meant to be worn with thick socks
go away, malicious misinformation propagator

>Quality boots with all leather constructions takes time to break in.
>"Review" boots every other week
OR
>Owns a wall of boots
>Wears each pair 4 days out of a year
Am I being autistic or most (all?) boot review YT channel are bullshit? It seems that all their doing is putting on a pair of brand new boots for a couple of days and then talking about it.

>>17138162
I think you might be confused

>>17137931
I wear a B width but I suspect I might need an A heel. I'm going to go to bakers and have them size me in person for my next pair.

>>17138599
>boot review YT channel are bullshit?
yeah

>>17138599
over 1k subscriber youtubers are usually bullshit

Yay or Nay?

this triggers the shelf autist

>>17138631

>>17138627
Loggers on unit-sole triggers the shit out of me.

>>17138370
I went up 1/2 size for their boots.

Try a 1/2 size larger and a wide version of your usual shoe size.
They have great customer service and return policy.

Which ones did you get?

>>17138611
Cope

>it's another JP dealer takes better photos than the manufacturer episode
why are the japs so good at everything

>>17138599
>Am I being autistic or most (all?) boot review YT channel are bullshit?
all "review" youtube channels are bullshit, anon. there's nothing special about boot channels.

>>17137133
i actually spent 70

>>17138680
I wanted something I could wear in any occasion and always had a distinct cowboy boot look, so I went with a bourbon Cartwright.

>>17133133
Are there any slim combat boots that are 7/8 inches that don’t look like cinder blocks on your feet?

>>17138613
What boot model, last, and sole are you wearing? I'm going with a Northwest last with a flatter vibram on the bottom as well.

Did they not size you right the first time? I live on the opposite side of the country, so going to a PNW boot shop is going to cost more than the boots themselves lol

>>17138900
The fuck am I looking at all this Japanwe?

>>17138905
Everything except having children and drawing normal families/sex in hentai.

>>17139556
no you edgelord

c*rk

>>17139625
no good nicker

>>17139778
WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU JUST SAY

>>17139558
Semi dress on the 55 last with a v bar. I've been wearing them for 5 years and they don't actually slip and rub me but I find that thicker socks make the heel a little more snug and comfortable but can start to make my toes feel constricted from the sides. I was sized by a shop in my area but bakers is in Eugene like 3 hours away so I figure it couldn't hurt to go get their opinion.

>>17140287
What is your use for the boot? Everyday wear for walking around, yard work, hiking, etc?

>>17140295
Yeah they're my everyday boots

>>17138905
They have a ‘fit good’ mentality. Boots look great

>>17140217
c*rk, as brown as the hands that apply them, as brown as the people who have them in their shoes

>>17140470
GET THE FUCK OUT

>>17140652

>>17140668
RRREEEEEEEEEE

>>17140668
WHITES GOOD

>>17139778
CORK BAD


NEVER FUCKING FORGET

>>17140768
pretty much this desu

>>17140768
how you treat robots is indicative of your character

>>17140810
WRONG.

How you treat shopping carts when you need to return them to the cart park after walking them out to your car with groceries is indicative of your character. The robots inside are lower than chattel slaves.

>>17140819
we cant be friends if you're mean to the atm

>>17140942
>being mean is ignoring the robot
Wow bro I'm losing out on the man who gives respect to inanimate objects in the form of pleasantry.

>>17140948
they will know the indignities of their forefathers
you will know justice for your crimes

Need some shoe glue

>>17140964
The Animatrix was a gay series.

>>17138733

>>17133133
Are all saints combat boots welted some guy on grained is selling these for 150$

>>17141300
Woman's shoe.

>>17141300
>asking about a shitty fashion brand boots that lie about the materials
already said no a week ago

>>17137951
>>17137955
Anon before you buy from Tricker's check out the sales here
https://www.pediwear.co.uk/sale/

They are shutting down

I personally don't like their look, too wide, not enough height, too much toe spring, excessively chunky sole

My god

>>17142065
Wtf is that leather?

>>17142071
It's shell
But they call it "willow shell"

>>17142071
shell with a pattern stamped on

Who makes the best roughout boots?

>>17142100
if it ain't whites it ain't right

God I hate flat laces why do they always come undone

>>17142117
take the leather lace pill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcLU1apDF-A

>>17141992
Adding to this, acorn and burnished 1001 are pretty much identical...
Acorn is a Simpsons yellow that is very bright but will develop over time, the burnished is just how the regular acorn looks after being used for a while, if you're between those two you'll be happier with the burnished one I can almost guarantee

I bought a pair of stow in acorn and a pair of Henry in burnished... I would just return the stows if I could but I don't regret buying both

>>17142065
Looks very expensive

>>17142121
i tried but they keep ripping apart.

>>17142136
Well they are considered the best shoemakers in the world.

I don't know how much these cost, probably like 1500 pounds?

>>17142105
Tranny heel yeh no thanks

>>17142100
What about the British

Norfampton made

>>17142139
What brand?

>>17142209
Gaziano & Girling
Think they used to work for Edward Green

>>17142199
fuck the brits america #1

>>17133133
Are Thursday's Captain boots any good for 200 bucks?

>>17142425
no

>>17142092
why tho?

>>17142432

>>17142425
yesish but you should spend $50-100 to gw something nicer

>>17142433
funny bu those arent Thursdays
I had a gate pull me backwards on the welt of my parkhursts without issue

>it's not thursday
cope

>>17142470
>>17142470

GO NOW

>>17142470
>>17142470

GO NOW

>>17142117
You need to wax them. Usually when you are waxing the shoe.