/fa/ - Fashion

this is bait

>>17380565

cop or not

help a nigga out

>>17380565
Imagine thinking that shit is just as good as leather.

>>17380574
fuck no

does anybody know about the quality of Piton Ogura? It's a Japanese brand i think and I found a pair I like in my size but am dubious of dropping hundreds on something i don't know the quality of

thanks

This guy was shilling for an Indian maker a few weeks ago, handwelted and affordable my ass.

These shoes look unwearable already. He unboxed them on November 1st.

I'd rather spend $100 on plastic sneaker trash from Adidas and Nike than this crap.

>>17380575
Imagine being this person

>>17380592
Being handwelted guarantees the insole is at least 4mm thick leather and it is hand welted. It does not guarantees good upper leather or sole or styling.
Just to show the danger of buying off of specs list.

>>17380592
guys you can totally get first world quality shoes made by third world people

Cork

>>17380608
americans may be third worlders, but whites are not first world quality. fuck off shill

>>17380592
My Carmina shoes crease better than any other shoe I own, but they are a little too small (always helps with creasing) and I have heard Carmina includes a fabric layer between the upper and the lining to help with creases.

>>17380624
>White's living rent free in your head
lmao stay seething

>>17380638
Stay clowny

i like the dull sheen reno gives

>>17380638
well well if it aint our first white clown itt

Reminders:

1. most boots are fine. Even a $100 boot won't fall apart on you because we've reached that level of technology

2. If it can't be bought at a mall, it's probably because it doesn't warrant shelf space

3. Youtube cobblers are spreading FUD to keep themselves relevant and convince you to pay premium for qUaLiTy that literally every mall boot has.

>>17380721
my $100 mall boots fell apart so I bought gyw boots
what now?

>>17380726
nice try cobbler, need to see timestamped photo of boots and receipt

Reminder:
Glue will keep your boots together, they don't need stitching or good year blimp or whatever.
Glue, not stitching, is used on missiles that need to withstand 100g
Glue, not stitching, is used on heat tiles to keep them attached to spacecraft when they're reentering the atmosphere at temperatures of thousands of degrees.
Stop buying into the stitching scam.

>>17380734
Yeah? Why don't you wear glued clothes if stitching is not needed. Checkmate atheist

>>17380728
cope

>>17380734
I know you're shitposting but for anyone passing by glue holds better to a parallel surface like the midsole rather than trying to the curved underside of the upper and it holds better then the fake welt doesnt act as a leverage point for prying off the sole
everyone get knows glue works. nobody stitches wedge soles

>>17380624
If you can name another brand that comes in FF width that costs around 1K USD and doesn’t look faggy, I’m all ears.

>>17380821
Cause I was gonna get these: https://bakershoe.com/products/custom-bakers-horsehide-bounty-hunter-by-whites-boots but without the stupid shark tooth bit or logo.

I really don't need another pair of dress boots but damn

>>17380586
traditional mountaineering boots look neat.

>>17380876
Do it the horsehide is great

Damn that's a round boi

Americans, surely even you cannot call this Italian last "pointy"

>>17380906
That's what I was thinking. Problem is that my feet are so fucking wide that I wear a size 12E normally, but I sent in my shit and the dude calls me and says "yeah, nah, go down to Red Wing and send me the digital sizing" and then both the guy at Red Wing and the other dude got confused as fuck. Apparently, I'm a 9.5 FF (EEEE) and my feet are in the top .5% of widths. My "instep girth" is off the charts.

Which is strange, since my cock is a little under 8 inches but of average girth. My feet, in comparison, are chodes. I haven't worn a 9.5 shoe since elementary school, so I'm a bit nervous shelling out this much cash only for them to try to fuck me over. I figured I'd get the custom bounty hunter boots and just a pair of semi-dress in my regular size and see how I like them. Or vice-versa. I'm still trying to decide, I dunno which would be the better idea.

>>17380639
>>17380690
I see the clowns are back

>>17380821
>>17380876
>wants boot that doesn’t look faggy
>proceeds to post boots with the faggiest heel in circulation

>>17380935
I said I'm all ears. You can square off the heel and lower it, which I was gonna do since I'm kinda tall.

I never had boots with leather sole.
Is this sole in good condition?
Should i buy it?

>>17380920
In my experience of ordering 2 pairs of bounty hunters (one horsehide, one veg tan) bakers is fantastic with their CS.

>>17380957
Leather soles will look messed up on the very first wear.
They tend to last longer than people think, especially if they are oak bark tanned.
You know it's time to replace it when it feels soft and mushy to the touch. That usually takes years.
I doubt these are that bad.

>>17380957
Maybe a couple months worth of wear recommend you topy them once you receive them

I'm looking to buy a pair of casual boots and really like the looks of the Thursday Captains. I know you said they suck in the OP but I don't need a work boot, I'm a desk jockey who cares about comfort and aesthetics more than indestructability. Any reason I should still look elsewhere?

>>17380998
if you want maximum comfort get someting like Blundstones. and if you want something that looks like Captains but doesn't have the horrid quality control of Thursday, try Iron Rangers or something, lots of boots that look like this

>>17380998
Yeah don't support trash companies making trash products

>>17381004
Everything I've looked up about Iron Rangers tells me they sacrifice comfort for durability. I had a pair of dress boots in the past that absolutely destroyed my feet so I'm really prioritizing comfort. Looking up Blundstones now though, thanks.

>>17380998
dogshit qc. if you're fine with probable exchanging 1-2 times because you got someone's night out try on or the wrong leather color that's fine
theres also the fact that they look really bad. that massive heel combined with the excessively tapered toebox loos terrible. if you want something sleek get a European last. meermin should be close in price and is made in euromexico

>>17381004

>>17381008
Quality boots focus on long term comfort through support. Fast fashion focuses on short term instant gratification comfort thorough things line cushioning which is ok for the first two months but the moment the poron collapsed (guaranteed to happen) you're in for discomfort

>>17381030
Ok this is the kind of argument I'm looking for. Given what I said about comfort and casual to mildly dressy aesthetics and not needing a work boot, any suggestions besides Iron Rangers? $400 is the cutoff, I'd prefer much lower if possible.

>>17381035
a dollar's worth of goods for a dollar. Quality components and quality labour costs money

>>17381035
>$400 is the cutoff,
grant stone
parkhurst if they ever restock

>>17381015
Sums up your average boot wearer

>>17381051
Wow both of these brands have beautiful boots, thanks.

>>17381061
>grant stones
made in china
>Parkhurst
Never in stock

>>17381068
shut up, faggot
he doeant want your smokejumpers

>>17381074
then we'll see him in two months complaining about the collapsed poron

>>17381074
kek

What are the recommendations for combat boots? I'm looking for something that's about ankle high, nothing too crazy like the ones in this pic, but I like the look.

>>17380998

>>17380963
>>17380906
Alright. Here's what I came up with:
>horsey bounty hunter
>6 inch
>90 degree heel
>antique eyes/hook
>khaki stitch
>pull loop
>double celastic toe
>lineman shank
>commando mini lug
I dunno what sole to get, honestly.

>>17381115
you dumb cunt neither are poron

>>17381137
>90 degree heel
no

>>17381142
Why not? My heels are EEEE, according to measurements. I don't wanna tip over.

>>17381144
lol. you wont tip over but a 90deg heel at that height looks jank

>>17381137
>Double c*lastic

>>17381145
Quarter inch lower, no shank?
>>17381152
I got fucked up feet, man. I'm FF in the balls.

>>17381153
>no shank?
why is that even an option lmao?

>>17381158
I dunno, I read that it's something people with high arches might want. I got high arches.

>>17381153
Yeah but the celastic is up front in the toe, its a rigid piece of plastic that will bother you. Go unstructured especially if you're concerned about toe room

>>17380815
>well worn
nice, details? how old are they? leather type?

>>17380876
>shark tooth bit
you a eurofag arent you? kiltie is the word you are looking for.

>>17380898
whomst?

>>17381169
Whites semi dress, black cherry water buffalo. Interesting texture but definitely less tough compared to cow or horse

>>17381171
No.
>>17381167
Ah, thanks.

>>17381074
>>17381115
i love this place

>>17381153
>$1000 boots
no fucking way

>>17381169
>>17381176
Around 3 years old, worn fairly hard at work

>>17381185
shitposting ain't cheap

>>17381176
nice. going to resole them any time soon?

>>17381191
they're now part of my reserve rotation so they get a little less wear, probably another year or so before i get them serviced

>>17381185
>handwelted
>horsehide
>made in the USA
it commands a premium

>>17381207
yeah, i have a pair of custom horsehide mp service boots, thru bakers, not seeing the justification for $1000 plus even with inflation.

>>17381218
And I have a pair of semi dress I got for $465 new, but those of us who aren't retarded understand inflation and options. The base price of the boot is $850, another $150 in optional extras isn't really crazy, it's not 5 years ago any more and things are more expensive.

>>17381218
Then your mom paid for them because those are 850 dollars pre-tax and have never been cheaper than that.

>>17381295
show your work anon, $800ish for custom white's horsehide boots yes. $1069 no fucking way. where is the extra going? inflation? no.

>>17381295
You're not helping your case lying, they have definitely been cheaper. They were closer to $700 last year when I started looking at them, prices have gone up recently.

>>17381291
>whitefags
really out here paying 1000usd for 400usd boots?

>>17381311
>inflation? no.
bidenflation

>>17381311

>>17381311
Boots $850
Cap toe $45
Double celastic toe $45
Pull loop $15
Rolled top $25

I don't know what else he got but that's up to $980 right there. I'm sure there's shipping charges and possibly sales tax.

>>17381327
>>17381328
thank you anons, i stand corrected and admit defeat. still a ridiculous price to pay for work boots, that is custom north hampton or standard japanese boot prices.

>>17381352
>standard japanese boot prices
From whomst?

Where can I find shoes just like these? I like how these do not have a heel, unlike most I find in this style.
And what is this shoe style called?

>>17381352
In all fairness, 1K for mismatched custom boots in horween leather isn't bad.

where is the thursday boot anon?

>>17381374
>>17381374
paraboot

>>17381374
paraboot is likely the maker in your pic, no nothing cheaper

>>17381383
Close, but again I do not like the heel. I'm looking for a flat outsole

>>17381389
???

so now you'll like it?

>>17381393
Absolutely. Is this hard to understand?

>>17380909
monk chukkas are comfy as fuck

>>17380909
w2c?

>>17380957
Leather soles will wear the most when you first start to wear them. After that your weight will compress the leather and it wears less.

>>17381004
>blundstones
Moved their manufacturing overseas so fuck them. Get Rossi or Redbacks. Obv RM Williams if you have the salary.

>>17381132
Can't go wrong with McRae's. They're a bit stiff at first, but look up their Jungle Boots.

>>17381374
consider driving shoes instead of that mess
venetians or a tassel loafer

no heel and just enough rubber on the sole of give you traction on the pedal

>>17381396
you do you

>>17381396
redwing postman, you have shit tastebtw

>>17381415
>>17381427
>venetian or tassel loafers
>redwing postman
You have shit eyesight btw. How tf are these shoes similar at all? Might as well recommend crocs while youre at it

While were on the topic of dress shoes, have any recs for dressier shoes for someone who only owns hand-me-down squaretoe shoes. Particularly something that wouldn't be offended if it saw dirt and grass occasionally.
>>17381427
Looked this up just because I was thinking about it, it looks very nice.

>>17381327
Alright, I think this is the way to go.

>>17381467
one last thing, i would recommend the half composition sole instead of the vibram 430

>>17381435
>wah spoonfeed me

>>17381470
Fuck, I originally had that. I misclicked.

>>17381435
I'm not going to recommend you ugly shoes. Grow up.

>>17381467
I would not put a lower heel on the 55 last, just get a normal height shaped heel. I've heard lowering the heel fucks up the fit and arch support because it throws everything off.

>>17381467
>lineman shank
Get ready for an extremely tough break in.
Don’t be surprised when it breaks you first.

>>17381484
I have high arches and I'm heavy on my feet. I bought a pair of Timberlands earlier this year and they didn't last four months. Not really sure what else to do to stave off the inevitable fart noises.

Ordering my first ever pair of boots soon. Are these two enough for relatively ok maintenance on my boots? thanks friends

>>17381488
Okay sure bud. Timbs are studier than that.

>>17381488
Timberlands and Whites are very different.
Just because you do that to timberlands doesn’t mean you will do it to a white’s boot without a lineman shank.
Unless you are going to be on ladders all day or. Shoveling all day then you will be fine.

Who is the lineman shank for?

>>17381495
linemen obviously

>>17381495
Trench diggers and electricians who stand on ladders all day, or linemans a type of electrician who climb telephone poles.

>>17381496
What is a lineman? Could you explain in german?

>>17381490
Just use obenaufs

>>17381491
Four months. No hiking, no nothing. Just normal daily walking.

>>17381498
power lines are mounted on tall wooden poles, usually 15 feet high, and linemen have to climb the poles to install/repair. the lineman shank provides extra reinforcement in the shank area to support the weight and provide a stable platform for the lineman

>>17381490
recommend obernauf LP in either paste or oil form

>>17381498
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwG9mypJhoU

>Luckily the boots are held together by the Goodyear stitch. The glue that holds the sole is weakening from wear. It’s common with this type of construction. It looks to me from the pictures you hit or kneel on the front of the boot a lot.

>>17381133
It's not the Thursday's profile that's ugly, it actually looks good, it's like exactly the same as Grant Stone, but the problem is viewing them from above or any other angle than perfectly silhouetted. I actually can't find any picture of them that look that bad...but mine look worse. Like sausages on your feet.

>>17381427
I wear my Postmans every day. I actually work in them.

>>17381502
>>17381505
But Obenauf darkens the fuck out of leather. I like the look, but it will always look wet from then on and be 3-4 shades darker. Bicks 4 is less intense, but barely changes the color of leather.

>>17381562
>it's like exactly the same as Grant Stone
lol no
grant stones actually look like boots

>>17381562
>it actually looks good

>>17381566
nice shine

>>17381574
>But Obenauf darkens the fuck out of leather
if you overapply

>>17381575
My only problem with Thursdays is the toe. It just looks a bit derpy.

>>17381566
damn that leather looks really cheap, i thought these would be nicer

Wore my brand new Red Wing mocs out in the rain today and they are kind of a bitch to break in, but they are tough as shit. I think I love harness leather more than any other leather I've had so far.

>>17381582
It's a corrected leather because they are supposed to look formal. I've also waxed them so they look even more corrected, or maybe even like patent leather, but the actual quality is good. This pic is also after work, so they are scuffed and have stuff spilled all over them.

>>17381583
the 875 and its equivalents were the easiest for me to break in compared to the IR and beckmans

>>17381578
because they stuck a last in a pencil eraser so that the average person thinks its fancy. it has no bump but none of the character of an unstructured toe
compare it to a higgins mill that doesnt have the stupidly oversized shaft and has a sleek toebox without looking elven

>>17381582
guy has a ton of boot black on it

>>17381585
If I could ever find a pair of Beckmans in my size that aren't $600 I would buy them in a heartbeat. Iron Rangers are not my style, so I wouldn't know.

>>17381597
whats your size? i have 2 pairs of beckmans in 11.5 D that i bought 9 years ago, the cigar ones and the black ones. ive worn them a total of 3 times. hate them. most uncomfortable boots ive ever worn. complete waste of money

>>17381643
I'm a 13. I could do a 12.5, maybe a 12, but 11.5 is too small. You don't like them, though? I heard they were Red Wing's best constructed boots, you sure they weren't just stiff before being broken in?

What are some good european boot manufacturers?
I live in Europe and am a poorfag so please spare me with the +$700 boots.

>>17381652
Solovair if you like the look of Doc Martins, but Solovair is better.

>>17381648
they are. im probably just a pussy. the leather is so stiff and hard, and the sole is so hard. i could only wear them for like 3 or 4 hours at a time before my feet were killing me. I guess if i put in the effort i could probably break them in.

>>17381652
The Austrian parachuter boots.

>>17381583
>Red Wing mocs
I fucking hate their outsoles. Why can't they just make them with Vibram again?

>>17381728
What's wrong with the 875's outsole? i got a pair from 2009 and the outsole is still in great condition

Tell me why you fuckers hate Truman again?

>>17381730
Not as durable as Vibram's

I am missing a brown boot that would fit into my aesthetic (picrel), any recs?

>>17381837
Careful, you'll trigger these autists with that zipper.

List of superior (non clown) Handwelted boots:

-Vass
-Rozsnyai
-Enzo Bonafe
-Antonio Meccariello
-Saint Crispin
-Paolo Scafora

>>17381167
>White's last is so shit that a piece of shape- holding cloth bothers your toe

Lel oh lel

>>17381911
>pretentious europoor shoes
Opinion discarded

>>17381916
It's okay if you took the honkpill.

>>17380566
I fucking love skub

>>17381837
Based ricks

>>17381837
that's not how you do lace to toe

>>17381015
chelsea are for faggots and women.

>>17381035
>dressy aesthetics
Allen Edmonds Dalton

>>17381996
You're thinking of engineers.

>>17382000
wasted

>>17382005
Why are you booing me? I'm right.

grant stone added some more stuff to final sale

>>17380750
thanks

>>17381730
>2009
>christie outsole still good
wtf how. I've always trashed any variant of those within 2-3 years max, with a morflex lasting the longest

>>17381996
that's only because faggots and women tuck their skinny pants/tights into them and it looks like shit

>>17381467
Not sure if you've ordered this yet but here are my thoughts regarding ordering White's boots.
>Horsehide
You really don't want this desu. It's really expensive and it's not really worth it; you don't even know if you've gotten the right size here
>no celastic
very good choice
>Top rolled
Not worth it - most think it looks better without.
>Pull loops
Don't buy these unless you going bigger than 8" boots. They're just annoying because at 6" your jeans will bunch up and catch on the loop.
>Leather liner
Necessary for horsehide, usually omitted for most other leathers (and again, isn't really necessary).
> All Antique Eyes
Get hooks too; only eyes is a pain.
> Heel base
Looks weird on the 55 last so get cuban.
> Heel lift: 1/4-inch lower
Don't do this because it looks weird.
>Sole: Vibram 430
Good choice
>Leather half slip
you don't need this; you have wide feet but you haven't mentioned having crazy arches.
> Mismatch sizes
Are you 100% sure about this? It makes reselling the boots if you ordered the wrong size impossible.

Couple of other things to consider:
- Your build is essentially an MP boot, but on the 55 last; are you sure you don't actually want White's MP instead? (pic related). I find the 55-last boots to be a bit too Americana-LARPy looking and if all you want is some decent fitting boots for the office/shitposting you probably don't need the 55-last unless you really want that arch support.
You can also get combo lasts from White's if you ask for it (where the toe width and heel width are different); I have this and it helps the fit immensely.

Any other questions just ask,

>>17381996
why don't you come to the gym and say that to my face??/

>>17382089
he did say he had high arches
>>17381144
>>17381153
>>17381160

so glad I was able to dig myself out of the boot rabbit hole.

>>17381406
Bonafe
375 last (I think)

>>17381911
Saint Crispin looks crisp but they use thin crust leather that creases poorly
They're made for looking good not being worn

How to clean suede? Also what color pants go good with blue suede?

>>17382186
bet you were wearing boots while doing it

>>17382205
Suede eraser then brushie with a suede brush
If that doesn't work you need suede shampoo then let it dry then brushie

Best way to clean suede is to spray it with antiwater spray every few months so it does not get dirty

>>17382089
>reselling your custom-made boots that you can just get repaired if they start to wear out
Fucking disgusting

I can never wear my new Bonafe boots to friends' places because I'll have to take them off to get in and then someone will spot that it says "Handmade by Enzo Bonafe especially for Anon" on the insole and then the inevitable awkward questions will start

I will make a note to not put my name on the lining in any future order.

>>17382215
>if you get the wrong size
hes right. theres a reason bakers has a shitton of mismate sized pairs

what's best way to clean shit that's stuck in the etched logo on my boots
yes im retarded please help

>>17382246
pic?

>>17382248

>>17382260
toothbrush and some light soapy water
if you really mean its poo then have a rinse container for the brush and lots of paper towels

>>17382260
what brand is this? etched logos look tacky as hell.

>>17382242
If they send you the wrong size after taking your measurements and your Red Wing digital size, that’s on them and they’ll give you the right size. It is, quite literally, not your problem. They tell you what size you need after you give them all that shit, if they fuck up it’s their fault.

>>17382197
They have other options than crust too, you know?

>>17382242
>>17382278
I’ve seen weird sizes posted on their store, like a 10.5 F, and I’ll bet it’s people who have weird feet and then they get their custom boots and they can’t get their feet in them so they have a fight until they get a refund.

>>17382272
>etched logos look tacky as hell.
ya I know but I love them so I let it slide

>people wear dress shoes just out and about
Everything posted is too dressy, what do you idiots wear with just jeans?

>>17382320
?
I own no jeans

>>17382320
I gotcha my nigga
https://www.rmwilliams.com/risden-boot-tan-pebbled-bovine.html?lang=en_US

>>17380548
thots on the new roseanvil x nigs boots WORLDS TOUGHEST bargain italian shell cordovan work boot for $2500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GF-ZYDynLw

>>17382327
Those are nice. Picked up, thanks.

>>17382330
>>17382327
Nevermind, they have zero shit in my size across the whole store.

>>17382328
I don't get where the price comes from, $2500 for a pair of boots from a maker that is inexperienced with using shell sounds absurd.
Bonafe charges like 1500€ for boots and he is known to be both an expert in using shell and also for getting access to the best shell Horween has available.

$2500 is already beyond made to measure prices for some of the best shoemakers in the world (e.g. Meccariello) and starting to approach bespoke pricing.

Nonsense.

>>17382328
Good little shill, here is your reward.

>>17382336
Probably because they can't work with Shell for shit, so the price included shells they ruined during the making.

>>17382328
>>17382336
I just realized it's not even Horween.
It's not even Shinki.
It's not even Rocado.

It's a literal who tannery.

>>17382340
At some point Carmina allowed people to order wholecut boots in shell.
They said 2 out of 3 attempts resulted in the shell breaking.

They stopped offering that after a while, but honored all the orders.

>>17382342
Comipel is actually a well known tannery among enthusiasts.

>>17382328
Yummy wummy

>>17382336
>>17382340
the price comes from it being a rose anvil limited edition collab, which always sells out instantly for nigs so why not mark it up 3 times or more?
retards will buy it anyways
the shell is not even horween, but some gimmicky italian dye job
the shell can be bought retail for less than 50 euro/ft2
do the math considering they by in bulk and it's probably less than $200 in shell per pair

>>17382328
I wish these collabs would stop doing stupid shit for novelty. it's as bad as fashion companies making trash bags and calling them fancy
there is no reason to put that heavy lug sole on a pair of shell boots. no worker is going to buy $2500 boots. at most some lush cunt is going to intentionally kick rocks on a hiking trail so that he can post picks on stichdown
this is pure consumerism and is disgusting

Not a boot but I am thinking of buying this for everyday office wear.
What's your opinion of split toe derbies?

>>17381731
truman uses fiberglass shanks in all their boots. they dont use steel shanks, so thats a pass from me.

do steel shanks activate metal detectors

>>17381728
once i tried the thorogood moc toe boots, i have never gone back to red wings. the sole lasts way longer on the thorogood and theyre way more comfortable imo. about 50 dollars cheaper too.

>>17381911
>all pointy elf shoes
nah

>>17382374
not if they're non metalic steel

>>17382260
a small old toothbrush, light detergent

>>17382320
engineers

>>17382177
Ah sorry, I must've missed that.
>>17382089
In that case, the 55-last is a good choice - the leather half slip is still a very rare option.

>>17382328
guaranteed tearing included in the price

>>17382391
If he has FF heels, the Cuban cut is also gonna fuck him
>>17381144
My heels are F and his are FF, I only wear full heels even with cowboy boots

>>17382320
yeehaws

>>17382412
How does foot width effect whether you get a cuban heel or not? I've never heard of this. There are lots of people on /r/gyw who have cuban heels on F/FF+ widths.

>>17382419
I can’t keep my balance on them, personally.

>>17382120
cause I don't want to get aids

>>17382384
Then they wouldn't be steel

Do Chelseas necessarily take 45 minutes and an unplanned forearm workout to put on/take off, or is there a non-retarded way to deal with them?

>>17382533
Are they unlined?
I own no chelseas but my Vibergs can be hard to take off (unlined shaft) whereas with my other boots that are fully lined it just slides in and out very easily.

>>17382533
Shoe horn

>>17382452
Bold of you to think just because you're retarded, everyone else must be too :')

>>17382533
proper chelsea have pull tabs in the front and back

>timberland website makes both chrome and firefox crash
might be a sign...

...whomst feet look like this?

>>17382533
Pro tip: stretch the stretchy bit, it's what it's there fore

Opinions on these?

>>17382615
>gore tex
>synthetic footbed
>eva outsole
>The laces, sole and footbed foam also utilise recycled materials, making it a more conscious choice.
>fake welt
>fake stitched through outsole

>>17382615
They look like shoes a Jew would be shot in 1939 Poland.

>>17382618
Yeah, I kind of like how they look.
I care about none of the things you listed.
What are alternatives with a less prominent outsole, do you have recommendations? For what should I search? < 150

>>17381739
it wears very heavily for the first couple months and then the wear slows down
>>17382071
i dunno, it just werks

should i take apart my 875s from 2009 to see if the c*rk has disappeared?

I do not like Tricker's boots, I hate the welts, the toe spring and how much space there is between eyelets

But these ain't bad

>>17382552
I am aware that my big, masculine feet are not the norm and that many in these threads have trim, feminine features. If you can walk on heels, good on you. I require a large sole to tread this lonesome world upon. Enjoy your Latina/Cubana heels.

Okay I have a question about brands.
I've been recommended Iron Rangers a couple of times for a good entry-level boot. That's fine and good, they look spectacular
Today, I was in a shoestore that I get a modest work discount in (about 5%) and noticed some brands that I haven't heard of before, and an archive search only shows their names come up a couple of times. Like Chippewa boots that are $100 cheaper than rangers, but look almost the same. Or Wolverine 1000 mile boots. Is there a catch to these? I don't see many people talk about them. Same thing with dress shoes.
A google search shows Chippewa discontinued their heritage line. Is there a reason or does that make these boots actually super rare and I should snap them up if they're in my size?

>>17382694
> does that make these boots actually super rare
rarity only matters if its a speculative asset. quality is what you should be looking for

>>17382701
fair, but I can't find a good metric for either on the Chippewas, I see people recommending them very rarely.
for $100 less than rangers, there has to be a catch, right? Why would their heritage line close down, otherwise?

>>17382706
https://youtu.be/aKrKLPGGo7c?t=422

yes chippewa cuts corners with using synthetic materials, that's one of the reasons why they failed

>>17380548
Those boots are huge. This guy has big feet.

>>17382673
Do you actually think the heel footprint is that much different? If you can't walk on a shaped heel you're either physically disabled or mentally disabled.

Spotted you, adolf

>>17382709
Thank you so much, I didn't think to check him for some reason. I guess the question now is 1000 miles + 5-10% discount or jsut buy Iron rangers full price. Or ebay. In fact, I think I just found a pair on ebay in my size for less than 140

>>17382727
1000 miles are notorious for terrible leather quality and terrible synthetic usage. just stick to the IR

ayo my niggas vibram timbs or normal premium timbs?

>>17382752
>vibram timbs
is that a thing?

>>17382756
apparently

>>17382752
>>17382757
>vibram
doesnt really mean much if they cant be resoled, right?

>>17382757
desu I'd just fo regular premium
$260 is too much. I'd try and get discounted 1000 miles at that point becuse at least the 1000 mile is welted

>>17382747
the iron rangers differ how? wolverine and iron rangers are comparable

>>17382767
>the iron rangers differ how?
this is bait

IR use a thick veg tan, then cork then outsole
1k uses less than 1mm leather, then foam, then cork then outsole

>>17382727
just sniped it from you. thanks for the boots

I got a pair of chelseas from Jack ellis. They fit fine, except for some heel slippage in my left boot. Only the left boot, so im not sure if this was a quality control issue, or if my foot is just different. Also the toe box makes me worried about sizing down, it's already snug as it is. Should I buy heel pads and call it a day?

>>17382773
>cork
>1mm leather
so that is a lie. did u watch the video? leatherboard throughout on the iron rangers 2mm thicc leather on wolverine cxl boots. anon you are just making up shit again

>>17382773
anon is full of shit

>>17382786
see>>17382747
0:02 of the webm
>leather
>foam
>cork

from this vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bARcQnehhDA

>>17382786
>>17382790
oh whoops, 2mm leather WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

>>17382791
your credibility is in question, you are being ignored

>>17382796
buy your shitty foam boots on your discount then, don't come cryin when the poron collapses

>>17382783
jack erwin is dogshit, just return them and don't bother

>>17382806

>>17382780
wtf? Did someone in this thread seriously snipe those boots?

>>17382806
Nothing in boots ever collapses, you're just falling for Youtube cobbler propaganda

>>17382818
only tell anyone about deals after the cheque clears or you decide you dont want it

>>17382835
yeah, should have thought about that. Did you get them?

>>17382840
https://youtu.be/T_x6QmuJdms

>>17382205
brass brush

>>17382773
>>17382747
>>17382786
>cork

>>17382328
Faggot Anvil's amazing and very professional company gave the doxx on people who bought his boots. Yes there are first and last names in these emails. Lots of them.

No I will not share the list. Rule 4, fuck off.

>>17382926
fug you have my email

>>17382694
chippewa and wolverine are both chinkshit

are these boots….uncircumcised? i have never seen a cap toe done in this manner

>>17382895
This comment has been corked by the BBCork

Cope, Seethe, Dilate.

>>17382958
LMAO
CIRCUMCISED BOOTS

>>17383016
You need to look at more cocks, anon. Those are clearly not circumcised.

>>17383018
THE TIP IS EXPOSED
ITS CIRCUMCISED
AN UNCUT IS A TRUE CAPTOE

>>17383020
This, definitely circumcized boots.

>>17383020
Yeah. The turtle is peeking out of the turtleneck. It's uncircumcised. I dunno why they stitched the vamp over the toe cap like that but it looks funny.

>>17382958
ass backwards stitching the vamp over the cap toe

>>17380548
Anyone know about work boots?
Company is reimbursing me up to $150 for boots. I could either buy two pairs of Wolverines or buy one pair of Irish Setters. Wat do?

I DESTROYED picrel in about three months. Put on a ton of mileage, sliced up by brush & briar, knee deep in water and thick mud every day. I’m not a pussy so I literally walk through everything.

The timbs just aren’t up to the task. My feet are starting to hurt. I don’t want to destroy Red Wings in three months so I think alternating two pairs every day is the way to go. But I also want to get something I like and Wolverines are ugly,

>>17383092
If you destroy pic it's fine, it was tough enough for the cost. Or you could get Justins.
>inb4 white's shills
Yeah because an apprentice can afford $600 boots. Great rec
>it saves money long run
Still a massive lump sum to have. That's the root problem
>just save money bro
Implying you can either

>>17383092
rotation is key

>>17383092
You will not find useful advice here with your obviously retarded questions. Go look for older welted leather military surplus boots, and take care of them. You can often find a pair for around the amount you have, as you cannot buy a 'decent' CONSUMER 'shoe' with what is provided. Get a milsurp boot, welted and stitched, and use the money for next year to resole the pair. I wuld personally suggest a pair of the Austrian KAZ-03 boots. You can find them for very cheap, and they are very high quality. As a bonus, they are welted and the sole is vulcanized afterwards. Wax them, and wear them with wool socks.

>>17383112
Would not consider these work boots but I do like them as

>>17383106
You are a nigger, consider suicide. Many better options exist, yet so much focus is on namebrands that continue to cheapen out over time. Get older stock military surplus, and clothing from Sloanes and 1900s ELders. If you have no connections to the latter, then that is on you.

>>17383112
>you will not get good advice here
>begins shilling the larper paramemes

lmao

>>17383113
Nice, please post more pictures. I have the older-stock M59s, I plan on taking a pair apart and restoring it.

>>17383092
literally just buy milslurp

>ask for advice
>receive shitposts

Never change, 4chan. I love you.

>>17383119
Not much to them really

>>17383114
Here's my opinion as someone from San Antonio: Justins are an old boot brand, but they're like Levi's jeans in that their quality can vary greatly from boot to boot. Tony Lamas are also an old established brand, but they have a bit more consistent quality. I have never heard nor seen Jama or Loblan boots, and I've worn cowboy boots for a little over as decade.

As for style, here is what I have observed: Square toe is popular with guys my age, from teenagers to upper thirties/forties. Round toe is more universal, in that its worn from the youth to old timers, as both work boots and dress boots. For the snip or pointy toes, three kinds of people wear them here: rockers, Mexicans and old timers. Mostly I'v seen them on Mexicans, with a smattering of people between their later 60s and geriatrics who wear that boot because it was popular in the 50s and 60s.

Finally, some notes on buying: first I would say try them on, because their is no consitent sizing cross the board and each brand fits differently. boots tend top run a little smaller that your show size. For example, I'm a 11.5 to 12 US in lace up shoes and boots: in cowboy boots I am between a 10.5 and 11 depending on the maker. You'll want the boots to be tight at first, the leather will mold to your feet's shape especially if the boot has a leather sole. It really needs to be tight across the talus area. Besides that, you will probably need to wear them around your house at first to get use to the heel: the higher heels are a bit harder to get use to if you've never worn them before. If you can, try to find one with a roper heel; unfortunately in that selection I did not see any that had one unforunatly.

To cap off my wall of text: always wear your jeans over your boots, unless you want to be called a faggot. Hope some of this helps and isn't just pointless rambling.

>>17383113
nicks tactical on left?

>>17383126
Fun fact- the clothing used in 'The Batman 2022' used Austrian military surplus. Batman used the KAZ-03, the rooftop Riddlers used the paramemes.

>>17383128
fuck off fag, buy milslurp

>>17383092
>>17383110
listen to this anon. whatever you buy, get two pair and a boot dryer. rotate boots and dry them thoroughly and they will last much longer

>>17383126

>>17383134
why the X?

>>17383130
Yep, good boots, recommend if you got the disposable income

>>17383139
They shipped like that, probably some marking after the surplus store bought them
Came right off with some spit though

>>17383142
>squared off heel counter

these are the sexiest boots i have ever seen but also i think a little too gay. thoughts?

>>17383151
women's shoes

>>17383151
nice hatch grain

>>17383110
>>17383122
>>17383133
ok So two pairs. I think I’ll get the Irish Setters with the $150 and come out of pocket on the other. Sorry but milsurp just sounds retarded, too high I want six inchers. and I’d like a safety toe too

what boot dryer should I get? What other maintenance, oil them?

>>17383166
Peet sells a bootdryer

>What other maintenance
brush daily, oil once a year

>>17383166
>Sorry but milsurp just sounds retarded
have fun when your civvie shit falls apart on you

>>17383142
very nice, thanks for sharing. i have the overland and urban logger boots, tactical will be my next purchase

>>17383172
this

fess up…which one of you listed these red wings.

>>17383186
>7.5
Has to be a woman

>>17383190
The hell are you posting lad
Why do you have this saved

>>17383190

>>17382667
is this nubuck or suede? Ive been looking for suede tramping shoes in that color with a natural welt.

I just want boots that look good like the IR that you can walk long distances in without any issues or raping your feet.

>>17383186
Who the hell would pay that much for redwings

I bought IR's because i thought i needed a "work boot" to not feel bad about beating up but i rarely use them. The break in was horrible too.

>>17383331
>cotton socks
ngmi

>>17382336
>Bonafe charges like 1500€ for boots
in shell?

How should I apply vinegar to remove salt from the boots?
I'm putting cotton discs soaked in vinegar on the leather for 5 minutes.
Does not seem to be working yet.

>>17383464
>vinegar
just water

>>17383464
should've used cum

speaking of, what would happen if you hypotheticaly cummed on your boots?

new

>>17383577

>>17383577

>>17383577

>>17383577

>>17383492
>vinegar
>just water
Water has not helped much.
Vinegar though really helped: 20 minutes of vinegar applied via cotton disks removed all the salt bumps in the leather.

>>17383492
mans trying to make pickles

>>17383092
What kind of work are you doing?
I’d just get a pair of Cat footwear 2nd shift, unless you have money to spend outside of the $150 bucks.