/fa/ - Fashion

>>17335948
first reply, I just broke this thread's hymen. Anyone else who posts after me is getting my sloppy seconds, my leftovers.

Just remember that the first reply is the most special reply and you'll never experience this thread the way I did and this thread will never feel the way it felt about me about you.

It's Over ,you might as well just go post on Reddit and talk about how much of a "man" you are for replying on a thread that I pump and dumped. Have fun with my scraps, cucks

sloppy seconds you say

Vibergs are holding up well after 4 or so wears at 5 hours each, already my second favorite fitting boot behind my C&J Coniston. Color 8 is great too.

>>17335959
Grant Stone

>>17335967
I'm the guy who bought the brown CXL ones

I love the boots, hate the dainite soles
It's unbelievable how squeaky they are on marble, and on wet marble they have zero grip

I wore them to the office and the entire building is marble floors, jesus christ

>>17335970
>>17335967
I HATE DAINITE

>>17335967
Ronald McDonald outfit

>>17335893
>>17335936
Thanks for the info. I'll keep thinking about it (I think the Black Friday sale for Baker's/White's starts on the 18th, so I'll probably order them then).

>>17335948
Shoepassion is good

>>17335970
i really like dainite actually, haven't used them on marble.

>>17335993
The tighter, finer grain is such a meme.

>>17335993
>>17335936
The tighter, finer grain thing is such a meme. The only part of the horse that is objectively tight grain is around the shell section of the butt. Anything else is as good as cow.
Most horsehide came from adult horse so forget the being "fine" grain.
Don't buy random horsehide boots and expect the meme roll.

>>17329819
Bump

>>17335968
Thank you anon, these two are the ones that suit my style better I think, what are the fundamental differences between them? Apart from the obvious aesthetic differences I mean.

I'm a total newbie when it comes to boots, so sorry for my ignorance, I just really want to learn to make a proper buy. Been wanting a proper pair of boots for years and now finally I'm making the money to afford quality stuff.

https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/collections/men/products/diesel-boot-earth

https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/collections/men/products/edward-boot-waxed-tobacco

How water proof are they?

>>17336023
ooof

>>17336033
>The Edward is a classic service boot. It has larger quarters and slightly different details than the Diesel, such as smaller hardware and an extra eyelet creating a dressier feel.
The leather is waterproof and easy to maintain, rewax them if they get drenched and clean appropriately, other than the basics there is nothing else you need to do.
Obviously don't go jumping in puddles but they will keep dry in weather.

>>17336069
So the diesel are more sturdy and the Edward more dressy. I think I will go for the Diesel since it will be my only pair, will write them so they help me with the sizing and all.

Thank you anon

>>17336090
i'm about to order a pair of the diesel boots myself. i'm trying to decide between the burgundy kudu, green kangaroo or natural waxy commander
i own loads of brown boots, black boots and reddish boots already. i am wanting something with a different and fun color but i'm torn trying to decide

>>17336097
kangaroo is really unique and cool, would just get that.

>>17336109
i like it a lot and think the green kangaroo is cool, but it has a dainite sole and i already own two boots with a dainite sole and it's awful in anything wet or icy
i think i'm gonna get the natural waxed commander because it has a lugged sole

>>17335987
kek

Does anyone have experience with Grant Stone's shoes?

white's stitchdown construction

Do you guys have recommendations for women's boots, not more than $400ish? I've checked out most of the brands mentioned here, but not many carry a smaller size than 6 US Men's, or have a very limited catalog for ladies.

So far I'm eying these two from Scarosso and Grant Stone. Meermin looks a little too narrow for me.

>>17336485
i've heard rumours that most brands build their woman's line with lower quality components, that said, White's has specific woman lasts and nigs will build woman sized boots

>>17336385
no, but no reason to believe their shoes would be any less quality than their boots

>>17336489
>that most brands build their woman's line with lower quality components
accurate. most women only wear boots for fashion so don't give a shit about matierals so many women's boots are made with synthetic insoles and are cemented construction
thursday boots, ever the dishonest company that they are, didn't even put that their women's boots were cemented on their site. don't know if they ever did either

>>17336555

>>17335948
>not a single foot shaped boot
Enjoy your fucked up feet and health problems, but at least you have pointy shoes!

>>17336555
>>17336571
>flat sole

I have several pairs of boots that I got for like <$150, Timberlands and Palladium
All fit perfectly on the first try like every other shoe I try on, it's like my feet are the basis for every shoe company out there. I've never tried a pair of shoes that didn't fit properly.
I wear every boot 3-4 years until the soles start wearing out.
I'll wipe them with a damp cloth once in a couple of weeks.

I really don't get how so many people have problems with shoes and boots, like they fall apart, like they're not comfortable, and you need to condition them with humpback whale cum so they don't start flaking.

Am I blessed or cursed?

>>17336463
>no cork

>>17336763
>Yes rubber

>>17336347
White’s cucked racists with their Timberland inspo boots.

>>17336739
Instead of buying <$150 boots every 3-4 years, you could buy really nice boots that can last decades, where instead of throwing them away as the soles wear out you can have them resoled. Taking care of the leather becomes more important at that point, but unless you are really abusing them it is usually enough to get some nourishing oil and maybe some sealing waxy cream on them every 6 months or so.

I think you will also find that a pair of good shoes/boots can do more than merely "fit". They can accomodate your foot and its motion, feather your step, be so supple that it feels as if you are barely wearing anything, and they can keep your feet from tiring and warm even on long hikes.

I still like having throwaway pairs of cheaper boots to do stuff with that I would be afraid could ruin my more expensive/nicer ones though. And a fair few of the cheaper ones have been surprisingly good too.

>>17336773
rubber is great

>>17336555
>when a cowboy moves to the city

>>17337019
Post more Austrian style boots, please.

My boss of 7 years, who has never commented positively or negatively on anything I have ever worn to the office, commented "nice shoes" today to me.

>>17337099
what shoe?

>>17337099
Post them and show some ankle you slut

>>17337135
>>17337134
Carmina
Forest last
Tobacco suede

>>17337161
nice shoes

>>17337164
Thanks boss

Saw these on SF

Looks great
I could never wear them

I'm a europoor where should I even start with buying decent boots?

>>17336739
its the level of comfort offered by the boot. as someone who stood on concrete for 8 hours a day, the cushiony synthetic materials like poron always failed without exception.

you upgrade a bit from mall trash into the babby tier and get red wings, which are more supportive and comfortable with its cork and leather, but still has long term problems (no arch support and cork)

then you move into the top tier ultimate offerings like the all leather White and you just experience levels of comfy that you've never experienced before. i personally wished i had known about White's earlier so i didn't waste so much time, money, and discomfort climbing the tiers

>>17337161
nice shoes now bend over and get back to work

FUCK how do you take acrylic paint off boots? i got them all dirty and now that i dont work currently im wearing them for fun.

>>17337249
How much do you want to spend?

There's a lot of options, Meermin is probably cheapest but made in China

>>17337267
Well normally there's three ways to clean leather shoes
Saddle soap. This will dry out waxy leathers like CXL. It's not so bad.
Renomat. This may strip the finish, do not use on painted crust leather shoes, marbled leather, museum calf etc.
Acetone. The nuclear option.

>>17337256
Comfort of footwear has never been a real issue for me desu. The other day I walked 31k steps and my feet were tired but didn't hurt or get blisters or whatever happens with mall trash boots. That's about as much as I ever walk in a day, usually not even a third of that. I weight 180, maybe I'd need more support if I were like 250.

I didn't actually try any boots that you can't find in a decent mall so I'm probably missing out. I will consider ordering a pair but if I'm going to go through the hassle I'll get really high quality ones.

I went on the AE website and the first image that greets you is this clownshow.

>>17335948
Looking for some boots to ask Santa for and the price limit is $300 before tax/shipping (can be stretched just a tiny bit, but only for something super cool). So far I like these:

> Beckett Simonon Dowlers
https://www.beckettsimonon.com/products/dowler-boots?variant=29574283034703

> Thursday Wingtips
https://thursdayboots.com/products/mens-wingtip-boot-color-77

> Thursday Vanguard
https://thursdayboots.com/products/mens-vanguard-boot-french-roast

I'm looking to wear them casually as an around-town kinda boot, and they'll be my first pair of nice (or at least not shit) leather boots. I worry that I'm going to get boots that look a little too formal and I'll look goofy/gay, but I also don't want to be a work boot wearing larper. Something in between would be ideal I guess.

Can you anons suggest any cool boots in this price range that sound like they might be what I want? $300 is a lot of money and I don't want it to be wasted on something I dislike; thanks for all the help frens

>>17337319
grant stone black Friday sale
grant stone final sale tab
anything not thursday

>>17337319
read the OP and skip the thursdays

>>17337319
What is your size
I might have an idea

Are Alden Indy boots constructed well?

>>17337351
Yes

But you are not paying for the construction, you are paying so much because of the style which has not been copied successfully

>>17337337
10.5-11.5 depending on brand

>>17337328
ok so do you have a suggestion then?

>>17337327
Do you know if the defects with the Final Sale stuff is notable? I'd prefer not to get a boot with a hole in it

>>17337370
Oh ok

I guess stick with Meermin or Grant Stone. First one is not so bad, second one is good.

Whites actually has some models under $300 on their website, there's a shorter 5 inch suede boot I really like

>>17337315
there is literally nothing wrong with that, you're just being retarded.
i own those exact shoes, the Fifth Avenues in chili. i wore them during my wedding. had them for probably 5 years

>>17337279
excuse the dirtiness but this is what they look like. the leather on the toe is rough and kinda porous maybe? its harder to flake the paint off there

>>17337373
nothing noteworthy at that price point

>>17337315
The 65 last is ugly. No surprise there.

>>17337383
Oxfords should not have a V gap this wide, they are clearly the wrong size
More importantly, where the fuck are the laces

>>17337390
What's your lowest price rec then?

>>17337393
https://shop.whitesboots.com/work-boots/chore-boot/

https://shop.whitesboots.com/lifestyle-boots/perry/

https://shop.whitesboots.com/all-boots/mule-packer/

the packers are the most over your budget but the coolest imo

>>17337392
damn you are so fucking stupid i'm not even going to bother with you anymore

just bought some martens
tips?

>>17337378
>>17337370
Forgot to mention red wing

>>17337407

fuck those packers are cool

>>17337419
Tips? wear them?

>>17337407
What about Allen Edmonds? These are on sale and look pretty sweet

https://www.allenedmonds.com/product/mens-chapman-weatherproof-wingtip-boot-3023638/natural-ec4022642

>>17337439
Allen Edmonds on sale is not bad value
If you like the style then why not

I think wingtips are hard to pull off

Can someone post some inspiration or advice for formalish-looking leather boots with commando soles that I can wear daily in Montreal/Boston slush and winter?

What should I treat them with to help the stay waterproof?

>>17337327
>>17337328
What’s wrong with Thursday?

>>17337460
A lot of brands have commando soles that do not go all the way to the edge so they look formal from the side

Another alternative is to find shoes with Ridgeway soles, the queens of low profile rubber soles. Ridgeway soles can be hard to source in general and not many brands offer them, usually reserved for MTOs.

>>17337465

>>17337446
I'm just not entirely sold on the lug sole - I fucking despise the timbs/work boot style that has the giant lugs on a thick ass sole. Looking at the images of that boot, do you think the lugs would be super noticeable?

>>17337469
Is this common or are you using a 1/10000 example

>>17337476

>>17337476
>Is this common
lol

new turdsday colourway: bumpy suede

quality QC

Do you guys use regular shoe trees or the long-heeled ones to keep the upper filled? Curious if those are worth the extra $20

>1/10000 example

>>17337485
regular is fine

>>17337439
i prefer the dalton model if you want brogue boots, but keep in mind that the AE lasts are relatively narrow

>buy one tone boot
>get a two tone boot

>>17337498
really bumps the clown factor

>>17337419
don't wear them so that the plastic leather doesn't crack or delaminate

Turdsdays can't be worse than soloshitters though.

>>17337484
kek

>>17337376
it's never structural. it's likely just some small cosmetic issue like a stitch that had to be redone, crooked toecap, light scuffing that cant be presented as new etc

>>17336023
Well, I think I'm gonna get the Redbacks. The guy who cuts all those boots in half said they're decent and comfy.

>>17337388
you can try acetone on a small old toothbrush on the affected area

>>17337477
>>17337469
>>17337480
>>17337481
>>17337484
>>17337491
>>17337498
>forgetting this classic

>>17337673
How does shit like this even happen? These have to be online orders where they just hope they can burn their shit stock made by interns and praying NPC redditor bandwagoners don't notice.

>>17337676
It's the power of Mexican engineering.

The Indy’s I waited forever for. Tan nubuck on neocork with handsewn moc.

>>17337677
Ok but don't post reddit shit in my thread.

>>17337681
Thursday is literally red-dit: the boot, so you can't post Thursday without it being reddit by association
fucking 4chan spam filters

>>17337680
god these look like dogshit. hopefully they look a lot better broken in because they look like retard shoes right now

>>17337676
mexicans

>>17337048
What specific pair of boots are these? I love this kind and would love to get myself a pair of them.

>>17337691
Those are the dateless wonder booties and they're just perfect for you.

>>17337686
The angle makes them look flatter and wider than they actually are. AoC did a non handsewn version on a vibram sole.

>>17337715
Fugly.

>>17337680
mint

luv' beige desu

>>17337680
>>17337715
interesting, how did you come across the handsewn moc option?

Finally got shoe trees for my boots after a couple months of wearing them.

>>17337701
Hilarious

>>17337724
It was a limited edition make up that I was able to get on. Usually only the shell and NSTs are handsewn. Still trying to get a rare shell make up.

>>17337691
Steinkogler Bundesheer Kampfschuh-Schwer.
>>17337701
Have you not seen the blood sacrifice in Ukraine? Dress with the times, man.

>>17337745
Soldiers should wear combat boots.
Manual laborers should wear work boots.
Everybody else should dress like this.

>>17337755
The cattle wear slave shoes. Sexcore would look bad on deformed mulattos, anyhow.

>>17337755
>Pants too small.
>Chicken legs.

Total bottom energy

>>17337755
Skinny distressed pants are for faggots. Those ugly color chelsea boots are also too big for his manlet feet.

>>17337019
sexo

>>17337725
who cares? i don't even use trees anymore, it's retarded

>>17337816
I thought they made boots last longer

>>17337819
they help keep the form and help reduce creases

>>17337819
they can help with creases but the real longevity increaser is properly rotating them

can anyone tell if this is a good fit by the footprint ? They feel good i guess but IDK how my shoes should fit and i want to have a reference.

>>17337755
>wearing chealseas w/o chaps nor the intent to ride a horse

>>17336347
nicks makes a version of this now

>>17337807

Can anyone recommend a pair of black boots that are similar in style to docs? Not really a big fashion guy, always wore Timbs growing up but I want something a bit cooler and I like the look of docs, even if you guys think its normie.

>>17337895
https://www.grenson.com/dudley-mens-boots-in-black-with-rubber-sole/

i h8 u

>>17335967
>holding up well after 4 or so wears
truly impressive quality, unlike all those lesser boots that fall apart after only 3 wears.

>>17337819
it's all placebo shit. your boots appear to last longer because you think they are
who fucking cares? just don't wear them a bunch of days in a row and let them dry out if they got wet
they're just fucking boots

Which color is your favorite?

>>17337919
>https://www.grenson.com/dudley-mens-boots-in-black-with-rubber-sole/

why man im a pleb

>>17337837
Those are a size too big for you homie

>>17337755
>docs
Dressing this way is unironically disgusting

>>17337962

>>17337755
It should be illegal for any man who respects himself to dress this way. This style of dress is for faggot leftists and hipsters

>>17337745
Thanks, bro. I appreciate it

>>17337319
>Thursday
No. Never.

Allen Edmonds Dalton are nice if you find them at good price.

>>17337725
Shoe trees are not expensive and they help shoes l ooking like new and they will never really need replacing so why not

I bought a pack of five cedar shoe trees made in Germany from Amazon for like 100€

>>17337837
It looks ok to me

When determining size the most important thing is if the width at the ball is ok and if the shoe flexes at the right point. Minor heel slip will fix itself with wear and extra length at the toes is irrelevant.

Obviously this is in regards to minor size differences, assuming you are not a retard

>>17338050
You're just coping because you know you couldn't pull off any type of fashion so you wear work boots and oversize clothes. What's your last night date's insta bro? That's what I thought.

Question, I have a pair of H-width shoes and want to add a veg tan leather insole
Do I buy my normal size or one size larger and just cut a bit with scissors if necessary?

Are gore tex lines boots suited for casual every day use? It doesn't get particulary wet here so the gore tex lining is wasted and only makes the shoes less breathable but the pair with gore tex lining is the only one available and I'd have to import the one without which would turn out almost 3x as expensive.

Thoughts on Paraboot? Thinking about getting Chambords.

>>17338163
I understand that it's fashionable now to buy bulky leather shoes with thick soles.
But I do not have to like it.

>>17338154
better to have excess and cut than to have too small

>>17338161
goretex is a meme

>>17338161
depends on how hot it gets where you're from

If the Thursdays are poor-quality boots, does anyone have better alternatives to these two designs I was looking at? I'm a fan of the black combat boot look, maybe with some black jeans and such.
https://thursdayboots.com/products/mens-stomper-zip-up-boot-black
https://thursdayboots.com/products/mens-explorer-combat-boot-black-matte

>>17338268
The thursday explorer is probably the best boot they make and the only model I would recommend. If you like that look in particular you could try these
https://www.taylorstitch.com/collections/mens-footwear/products/moto-boot-in-black-weatherproof-nubuck-2209
https://fracap.it/customize/configure/4216/
https://www.allenedmonds.com/product/mens-higgins-mill-hiker-boot-3028289/black-leather-ec4500316

>>17338268
>https://thursdayboots.com/products/mens-stomper-zip-up-boot-black
>https://thursdayboots.com/products/mens-explorer-combat-boot-black-matte

These are fucking ugly, You can get any ugly boots as an alternative.

>jeans
plebwear

Just be a man and buy some chinos and Chippewa (discontinued, ebay only)

Can we have a masterpost of what to look for in quality boots/shoes? For example.
>What kind of welt
>What kind of leather
>What kind of shank
>Types of boot/shoe e.g. brogue, oxford etc.
>Recommended boot companies
>Price ranges of good boots

>>17338384
How about learn how to dress first?

>>17338384
We should and I can start by contributing with information on which brands to avoid. One being Solovair, and Soloshitter. Thankfully based OP already has that covered.

>>17338384
It's not that complicated.

Good brands will not make shoes with subpar construction methods or materials.
So when people tell you to buy from brands like Grant Stone or Whites or Carmina or Crockett & Jones all that stuff is already covered, you just need to find something you like and that fits.

>>17338384
>>17338390
https://imgur.com/a/7i5SY7r

>>17338393
Soloshitters should be even closer towards гoвнoтa or not recommended at all.

>>17338393
yeah, why would you go to a mall like a normal sex-having person when you can instead order your boots from an obscure shoemaker working from a cabin in north wyoming and then wait until july to have your vagina-desiccant boots delivered

>>17338406
Meanwhile, at Carmina's cabin north wyoming

>>17338393
horribly outdated
dayton is till on there

>>17338163
Do it. Paraboot originated the chunky sole look back when it was for the function over the aesthetic. I have a pair of avignons and they’re pretty comfortable.

>>17338313
Thank you, do you have any good alternatives for their Stompers as well?

>>17337894
It's not even funny how much better they look than the rest being posted itt

>>17338163
They make a really good product with all the right materials. Go for it if you can afford a pair
Their styles might not be for everyone but at least they can say they started the super chunky sole trend so at least they're being original

>>17338518
I do not wear black boots but >>17336013

ID on these?

I just copped these.

>>17338569
decent looking pebble

>>17338559
Austrian paramemes?

Anyone got experience with thecallboy boots?

>>17338559
Did they do anything to the welt here?

>>17338624
glued on trash

>>17338630
>glued on
The vertical line on the front of the welt usually means it is melted onto leather, not cemented.

>>17338635
so like a doc marten

>>17338636
No, those are DMS (direct-molded sole) rubber soles. Doc Martens are faggot PVC shoes, welted then melted. They fall apart at the seam. The shoes in pic are Air Force Cadet shitkickers, won't crumble and die. Shame they can't really be resoled without a complete deconstruction, though.

This might be a stupid question but how are stitchdown shoes resoleable?
Doesn't the upper just lose its shape the moment you unstitch it?

Did some reorganizing and figured I get a pic of my current collection. r8 n h8.

>>17338706
You have six pairs of Indies?

What's the one behind the white shoes, looks like Viberg but isn't

>>17338706
Jeez man.. Items will start owning you. My head spins thinking about taking care of all that.

>>17338706
Only the wingtips look ok.

>>17338706
i like top left both

>>17338706
Anon how often do you wear any of these? I literally have two pairs of boots, one dress shoe, and a pair of converse. I wear the converse 90% of the time and one of my boots very rarely. The dress shoes I wear once every two years on average and the second pair of boots I never wear. I barely go outside. I keep looking at all of these cool boots I like and I can afford, yet I stop myself, because they'll just stay in the box. I've been wanting a pair of black indies but for what?

>>17338706
1st tier shoe coin in a sewer

Which pair has been on most dates do you think?

>>17338707
Technically 2 Indy’s. The rest are Alden NSTs. I do have 2 more Indy make ups on the way though. The ones behind the cheetahs are Viberg BCT Zulus on the 1035 last.

>>17338709
It’s not that bad. I find shoe care/polishing cathartic but I’ve spent $500+ on shoe trees and another $500 on Saphir products over the years.

>>17338732
Post shoe polishing routine. I got my first saphir today but I've yet to use it. Kind of scared. Probably should have gotten the cream instead of the wax.

>>17338706
I wish I had money to get these when they dropped. So good.

>>17338717
Color 8 shell NST on Trubalance and Black shell NST on Barrie

>>17338729
Yeah dess shoes barely get worn. I wear boots 95% of the time. My most worn pair are my tobacco suede NSTs. Runner up being my Islays and regular 405s. I have enough to cycle through that some pairs now get worn only a few times a month.

>>17338740
I use the same routine as Kirby Allison and the Elegant Oxford on jewtube.asdkaw

>>17338744
Do you live in Alaska or do you just enjoy wearing boots? I cannot wear them in the summer.

>>17338751
TX but I enjoy wearing boots. I still wear then in the summer but I usually go with more breathable leathers (suede) and lighter weight wool socks. Never had an issue with feet being hot or uncomfortable in the summer.

>>17338742
Definitely worth the money. If you only going to own one pair of Aldens that is the pair to get.

>>17338764
>that is the pair to get.
If only those boot manufacturers weren't fomo driven businesses. Who knows when they decide to make another batch.

>>17338786
You just have to be patient and wait. A year for a shell make up isn’t bad. I’m still waiting for a rare shell make up. I’ve only seen one whiskey Indy in past couple of years and they only made a few small sizes.

I need a good pair of boots or shoes that are durable, comfortable, and fashionable.

Should I get a loafer or a diesel boot?

>>17338706
get a life

>>17338706
impressive

Are you guys able to drive in boots? I literally can't. Have to bring my boots in the car and change into them before I hop out.

>>17338827
What? Why?
They're not flip flops

Although I have no boots with huge commando soles, maybe that would mess it up

>>17338706
based

>>17338795
>Should I get a loafer or a diesel boot
I don't think that's a valid dilemma anon.
What do you really want?

A pair of good looking shoes to go to the office?

>>17338862
Because I recklessly drive a fast manual car and I need precision to rev match. Boots fuck me up.

>>17338870
i drive stick in my boots just fine

>>17338870
I find it easier to drive in gyw boots. You don’t have an inch or more of foam between you and the pedals so you get more feel. Maybe you should find something with a single leather sole or just get some chukkas.

>>17337509
ID on jacket? That's fucking nice

>>17338706
I would keep:
1) The Color 8 NST boots
2) The Black suede Indy
3) The Vibergs
4) The brown NST derby
5) The black captoe oxfords
6) Get one non-boot white sneaker
And sell the rest

>>17338870
>have to go to a wedding during summer
>spend 45 mins getting my (already polished) black captoe oxfords into a mirror shine
>drive 35 mins to the wedding venue
>get out of the car
>left shoe wax is scratched from the pedals
I wiped it a bit with some paper and it got back to looking clean but it lost the mirror in the process

>>17338827
not at all, i find ridgeway and dainite a lot better than commando for driving but i have no problem with any of them.

>>17338904
I'm so jelly of Americans and their bigass houses with their bigass yards. Look at all the leafs. Fucking comfy.

3 weeks of disc golf

>>17338904
I like the suede ones a lot

There's just something about suede man
It looks good. It's super low maintenance. It's very tough. It's very soft.

Just don't drop food on it.

>>17338915
and once again this weird fuzzing of the welt that is unique to thursday

>>17338916
I have a pair of suede loafers I've never worn and i hate them. I wonder if it's a me problem or if they'll look good on me.

>>17338869
A pair of good looking shoes that I will be able to walk in rain, wind, snow or sun.

I would absolutely hate if this happened to my new boots

Not sure if it's a Whites issue or a CXL issue, but thankfully my brown CXL Vibergs do not have it

>>17338926
Well then not a loafer, you need a pair of boots
Diesel is not a bad boot for the price, I just hate dainite soles and almost all of them are on dainite

Best way to recolor/maintain sole edges?

What boots look best on larger feet? I’m size 14 and have never worn boots.

>>17338879
Dehen 1920 for Division Road
Harrison Jacket - Harris Tweed Check - Forest Green

winter boys post your slush shitkickers

>>17338915
>>17338917
They're using reconstituted leather for their welts to cut cost

>>17338927
It's a CXL issue

>>17338927
its a CXL thing, never had this problem myself, use shoe trees.

>>17338977
>>17338980
does dublin/essex from horween have the same loose grain issue as cxl?

>>17338988
this isn't loose grain, from what i've seen its especially common with CXL but it happens with any cowhide really. Definitely not the kind of leather you want for your first boot or if you can't stand any kind of creasing.
https://www.horween.com/blog/2016/6/27/on-leather-quality-and-properties

>>17338988
Dublin is tanned differently to CXL, they use their horse tanning method on the cowhide

>>17338885
Wear a doubled up cotton bag over them next time

>>17338926
Whites smokejumpers in black roughout

>>17338904
sexo

>>17338904
How do you like the 350 cruiser?

Cinnamon Waxed Flesh?

>>17339053
not mine

>>17339055
Or British tan?

>>17338879
https://divisionroadinc.com/collections/latest/products/dehen-1920-harrison-jacket-harris-tweed-check-forest-green

>>17339055
the flexing areas will lighten to a baby poo color

>>17339057
brit tan over cin waxed

>>17339031
I'm looking for a stylish boot I can wear with a suit, thanks anyway.

>>17338963
>in stock
>$1000+ CAD
well, fuck. thanks for the sauce anyway

rate my boots and how should i style them

>>17339470
Go die in a blood sacrifice for the synagogue of satan-core

>>17338740
>got my first saphir
Wash the boots first. Then dry for a day at normal temperature.

>>17338927
That's 100% loose grain.
CXL is NOT supposed to do this.

conditioned these italian military boots i found in a second hand store

>>17339750

>>17339750
>>17339752
looks well built

>>17339693
Dry for a day? Do you mean I should soak them? I was just going to wipe the dust off with a damp cloth. They aren't dirty.

>>17339832
>should soak
No. Just wash with a shoe brush and regular soap. Rinse well.
If you did not wear them before, wait about 3 hours.

>>17339832
>wipe the dust off with a damp cloth
You will not remove dust from the welt and wrinkles this way. Also the welt will not look as new as it can with a brush and soap.

And no, you do not need saddle soap to wash boots.

The Surprising Value of CNES Shoes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a5aP3JPTJM

>>17338904
What boots are those suede ones? I love the last

>>17340208
grant stone diesel
it really is a pretty last that hides its width well

>>17340152
Local here.
That factory treats its workers like shit.

>>17340210
I think you just made up my mind on getting a pair

>>17340229
All factories treat their workers like shit. If you wanted to be treated like a human, don't work in a factory

>>17338706
Nice
I see you have a pair of trickers Stow in espresso and C&J Islay, can you compare those two, pls?

>>17338706
Nice taliban shoes m80

Can someone enlighten me on lamb fur and felt ?
the boots i want to buy have 2 versions, one with lamb fur one with felt. do both keep the feet warm enough ? what are the pros/cons on each ?

just got martens
any tips?

>>17340539
fur is just loose fur from an animal. felt is processed from fur. both are warm, not sure about the pros and cons

>>17340591
>>17340539

these are the two. i don't need them for a southpole expedition but just keep my feet warm during winter lol
felt version is 40€ cheaper than the one with fur

>>17340608
>but just keep my feet warm during winter
wear better socks, how cold does it actually get?

>>17340608
The fur ones are going to be warmer because it traps air.

>>17340608
honestly insulation is better to come from your socks instead of the boots

>>17340614
i do wear thick socks tho
i like these handmade boots because they are very comfortable and they literally last ages. it's the austrian "waldviertler" company.
i got some pair but it's more like for spring/autumn + the soles are thinner than these winter version ones.
i think i will go for the felt one since i never got cold feet during winter
with regular leather boots anyways.

>>17340554
Cut off the tags to make the shoe less ugly.

>>17339057
>>17339055

How do Whites boots do in the snow and slush as everyday boots?

What are the soles like, are they decent for ice?

>>17340680
their vibram 430 and v bar perform very well. they also have an unbranded composition commando sole that is perfect for ice and snow

>>17340624
depends.
if it's cold enough you'll want both.

>>17340680
depends on the sole same as any other boot
dainite soles are absolute dogshit on ice/snow and you will slip and fall wearing them. it's not if you slip, but when
if it's lugged you'll be better off, but dainite is ass on snow

>>17340763
any kind of rubber is going to be shit on ice, lugs or no lugs.
vibram has those sharp little grippy things blended into their winter soles but I can't imagine they'd be too kind on your hardwood floors or whatever.

your best bet is getting a pair of traction cleats that you can slip on and off. preferably the single strap kind that can just be turned out of the way.

How durable is CXL as a belt leather?

>>17340831
get some veg tanned english bridle leather instead

>>17340831
Are you guys literally wearing out belts? I've been wearing wearing the same belt every day for years

>>17340329

The Islays are 11.5E UK and the Stows are 12UK fitting 5. The Stows are shorter and much wider compared to the the C&J 365 last. The Stows are definitely meant for thick wool socks. It is the most roomy boot I have.

>>17340993
Alden has the better aesthetics. More eyelets and speedhooks looks better as well and is more comfortable.

>>17341016
funnily enough the edward matches the alden eyelets

i wish they did it for all the models. id edit it together but i havent been manic enough to do it recently

>>17340848
I wore my last one for 15 years, are you 7?

>>17340857
Thanks anon, nice shine you got on those
How do the leather compares? Is it a significant difference between the two?
I'm thinking about buying a pair of Islays and just found a pair in the 228 last instead of the 365

>>17341066
C&J has the nicer leather between the 2. It’s also pebble grain which I like but some don’t. The calf on the Trickers is pretty soft and still better than a lot of stuff out there. Both take shines easily and I’ve scuffed the shit out of the Islays over and over and it’s not even noticeable (one if the benfits of a good shine).

>>17341100
the pebble is nice

>>17341100
Do you own other pairs of C&J? What would be your favorite one

>>17341122
I have the Moltons as well. Since most of their lasts are on a UK E and I have a high instep I find them a bit restrictive. The Islays are my favorite because they’re the roomiest. Most of my boots are Aldens because the TruBalance last fits me the best out of any last.

>>17341132
378 is insanely roomy, 325 is my personal favorite.

>>17341133
I’m tempted to add one of the NSTs to my collection on the 378 last.

>>17341142
i did

Thoughts?

>>17340680
>in the snow and slush as everyday boots
Good.
But never ever wear one pair every day in these conditions and never dry them in heat.

>>17341416
PU

>>17341416

>>17341029
way to miss my entire point, ESL retard

>>17340848
Leather belts would need conditioning as well at some point yeah?

>>17341514
it's not PU, just normal shine leather

>>17341416

>>17341778
>it's not PU
lol
Also no shank.

Is this the right size?

The fit in these always felt a little off too me

>>17342082
Large toebox bros we win again

>>17342092
These are actually H-width

They do not really pinch my pinky toe even though it looks like it in the photo, but I feel like my feet aren't snug and just slide around a bit in them, and also the soles are not comfy at all - very hard (single rubber sole)

Parkhurst probably makes the best looking Indy clone.

But I think it's just one guy and he makes a few shoes whenever he has the time?

>>17342082
I'd say yes, you have a little room in the front. You don't want shoes to be tight regardless of what people says. Leather can become softer but not always stretchs. But man you're the one who wears them, you should be the one to know, not asking autists on a Serbian anonymous internet forum

>>17342082
You can see how deformed pinky toes are in most people, pointy shoes were a mistake

>>17341774
I guess but I've never done it and i get 10 years out of a belt

Let me blog. I'm angry.

>ordered boots just for the one singular time I'm going out to an important dinner
>estimated delivery date was supposed to be today but they changed it to the 18th last minute
>dinner is on the 17th
>have to change my entire fucking outfit now because of retardedass shipping from the UK and UPS
>can't use the nice as fuck 10/10 perfect sexyass shirt that also just arrived because I don't have the same color shoes as these boots
>after they arrive it will be too late and I'll have another period of like 10 literal months where I don't go anywhere that would require nice boots

God I'm so fucking mad you don't even know. Yeah first world problems but I'm still anally ruptured over this. I had an entire fit planned out around these shoes. Guaranteed pussy rubbing allover my face and compliments and questions about the outfit all night long. And now it's ruined. I'll look average as fuck. I'll probably just wear converse at this point I don't give a fuck. There's no point. God I wish I was this guy >>17338706 with his perfect readily available shoe collection.

>>17342107
>But I think it's just one guy and he makes a few shoes whenever he has the time?
He doesn't make the shoes. He's a former banker if I remember correctly. He is involved with the designs and stuff but he isn't a boot maker. He contracts that out to a factory in upstate NY that is also the same factory that makes Oak Street Bootmaker boots (OSB doesn't make boots either). He recently contracted out to a Spanish factory as well
These guys don't make boots, they just do the marketing and administrative stuff. Truman boots is one of the only ones where the owner is actually on the shop floor making boots as well

>>17341778
lol

>>17342082
a little tight on the small pinky

>>17342174
As opposed to on the big pinky?

>>17342162
Anon what boots did you order?

In my experience, normies are impressed by two things in shoes: chisel lasts and suede
Most people have never seen good suede up close so it stands out. And normie dress shoes don't really have chisel lasts.

>>17342213
I don't want to say because I'll just get "these aren't cool" or "your outfit idea is bland and these don't fit it" kind of replies, which will literally push me towards suicide. Just imagine it's the best boot of all time and understand that I won't get the chance to wear it.

>>17342225
Ok I understand
In my mind, it's an Enzo Bonafe "Balway" boot on the 74945 last in Color 4 shell with Color 4 hatch grain on the shaft, antique brass eyelets & speed hooks, 270 welt with hard fudging, double leather sole that tapers into single beveled waist, with topy covers on the heel and front half.

My grail boot

>>17342225
>>17342238
for me it's the alden alpine grain wingtip on commando sole

Anyone bought from Vagabond before? Are they an ok brand?
Looking for a tread/track/chunky sole derby

>>17342238
>>17342243
Good choices. Now imagine spending the money for these and technically owning them, but not being able to wear them on the one important occasion during the entire year. It's OVER. But yeah mine isn't nowhere as cool as these, but it's great regardless and especially with the fit I've compiled.

>>17341762
Keep projecting Juan, after wearing it for 15 years it wore out and broke. I'm sorry you're too stupid to understand that.

>>17342162
Jesus what a pathetic faggot

>>17342289
Post fit without the shoes

>>17342320
Ok but say that to my face and your asshole will be my new boot.

>>17342322
Nah I need to shower, then wear it, then walk out to the apartment building elevator while hoping nobody sees me and nobody is riding it because that's the only mirror I have access to right now after I shattered mine.

>>17342323
You wouldn't do shit twink ass pussy boi, except maybe cry.

>>17342330
No I would literally crush your skull with my hands. That's a promise.

>>17342328
Jesus you're an autistic little loser aren't you, you know you can buy another mirror right dumb dumb?

>>17342333
>Larping this hard
Checks out for a disgusting little faggot like you

>>17342334
Retard you know I can't just snap my fingers make it teleport in my room though yeah? I swear you stupid cunt I will end your life.

>>17342336
Guaranteed taller bigger smarter and stronger than you.

>>17342333
>teleports behind you
>breaks neck
heh nothing personnel

>>17342347
My traps are too big, you can't.

>>17342354
>pulls a katana
>tightens 1460 black dr martens
>tips fedora
heh guess you're about to feel 10% of my power kiddo

>>17342364
>unsheathes twin gunswords
>puts crooked solovair tongue back in place
>adjust glasses
hmp get ready kuzu I suppose this calls for my dool weeld specialty

>>17342341
Lol
Lmao even

>>17342238
>>17342243
I think >>17342225 is too poor, young and stupid to be able to afford those kind of boots

>>17342243
I love the binding between the upper & lining, I don't understand why it's not standard on all shoes.

>>17342381
>chugs an entire bottle of mountain dew
>pulls revolvers from black leather trench coat and starts to juggle them
All right let's do this

>>17342381
Lmaoing at crooked solovair tongues
Classic

>>17335948
ID on the boots in OP?

I bought a pair of these used what do we think bros
Just gonna wear them to class. I need steel toe recommendations for when I start surveying again between semesters

>>17342434
Whites lace to toe with lineman patch

>>17342381
>Misaligned tongue shifts immediately causing instep pain
Nothing personnell kid

>>17342392
>l-l-lol :(

Retardedass faggot.

>>17342406
>tightens the 13 belts placed on random parts of my body one by one
>slowly reveals hands from out of oversized sleeves
>spreads fingers to reveal 5 shuriken per hand
time to dance

>>17342506
Lol
Lmao even

>>17342466
oof. Takes the cake for ugliest moc toe on the market

>>17342401
cause it costs money and skill

>>17342466
Thorogood American heritage moc toe, they have a steel toe version.

>>17342542

Fuck you brown works with black.

>>17342693
>no belt

Awful.

>>17342696
I put on a brown one after. I did a shit after I took this pic so didn't put it on but snapped a pic anyway

>>17342693
doesnt look good

>>17342693
It just doesn’t bro

>>17342082
What size is that and what's your Brannock or other shoe sizes, out of curiosity.

>>17342703
>>17342702
It looks fine though? I never got the hate. It's some old le epic gentleman's rule type shit. Anon looks good and black trousers look better with the brown then say gray. Its the least offensive color issue ever.

>>17342693
>>17342699
It looks fine but i'm not so sure with a brown belt.

>>17342693
Nice fit

>>17342714
it'd look way better with tan pants. just because you CAN wear black, nobody is stopping you, doesn't mean it looks good.

>>17342693
it does and the only issue is the no brown and black meme

lazy bastards

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It seems like /fa/ has some sort of animosity towards Nicks Boots and will shill Whites any day of the week. Any particular reason why?

>>17343247
Because one guy really likes whites so he spammed them until the general’s consensus changed

>>17343251
It kind of seems like that's the case. My Nicks Americanas were worth every penny. I couldn't imagine anyone having any reason to suggest that Nicks just sucks overall

>>17343257
Yep really like my nigs tacticals
Trying to convince my old man to get something from nicks too instead of the danner / thorogoods he has to buy every year

>>17343269
I work on construction sites and have to wear steel toes. I've been using the Danner Quarrys for the last two years as my work boot and they have been great, but they're certainly not the best I've ever worn. Nicks is definitely just a step up from my experience