Boots General - /boots/

[Anonymous No.14417386]

Nick's Handmade Boots Edition

All boot related faggotry goes here. Post your boots, ask for recs, get help and discuss leather care questions here. Post YOUR boots in this thread so we can see each other's collections.

ABSOLUTELY NO DR MARTEN OR SOLOVAIR POSTING ALLOWED!

Helpful links:
>How to polish boots
http://www.theshoesnobblog.com/polish-your-shoes-properly
>Learn about leather (long read but recommended)
https://www.octaneseating.com/leather-buying-guide
>Common types of boot
https://www.heddels.com/2017/12/know-your-boots-the-most-common-boot-types-2/
>(Heddles also includes other helpful boot related articles so is worth a browse)
>other handy tips

[Anonymous No.14417480]

Wesco are my dream boots. Probably the best American made boots but you definitely pay for that quality.

[Anonymous No.14417673]

Anyone with experience on Truman, Whites or Viberg boots? I'm going to finally upgrade from Red Wings but haven't decided which brand to get

[Anonymous No.14417717]

Any good creams with neatsfoot or similar as a base?

[Anonymous No.14417756]

Solovair > Docs

[Anonymous No.14417990]

>>14417386
where can I buy combat boots with a slim shaft that won't look like shit or out of proportion when worn with skinnies?

[Anonymous No.14418077]

>>14417756
shut up, everybody in the boot threads knows about which memeboot is better quality.

[Anonymous No.14418119]

>>14417673
I have multiple pairs of White's. What do you want to know?

[Anonymous No.14418122]

>>14417990
Actual combat boots or the retarded meme fashion boots you autists like?

[Anonymous No.14418161]

>>14417756
Oh my God, nobody fucking cares. We get it. You have shitty taste in boots. You think that childish crap looks cool. Got it. Noted. Now shut the fuck up about.
We fucking know already, Solovair is better than Docs. We FUCKING know. You don't need to convince us. Nobody cares that you like garbage boots and you get defensive when people tell you they look bad. You people are so fucking insecure about the fact that despite there being so many other reputable boot brands you still choose that garbage. And then you make up stories about military people wearing them and police and other complete lies to try and justify your boots.
STOP POSTING DOCS/SOLOVAIR IN THESE GOD DAMN THREADS ALREADY.

[Anonymous No.14418200]

what are your thoughts on officine creative boots?

[Anonymous No.14418207]

>>14418200

[Anonymous No.14418220]

>>14418200
What's with all the extra toe.

>>14418161
No, lol.

[Anonymous No.14418233]

>>14418200
Looks very clown like

[Anonymous No.14418245]

>>14418233
yeah you might be right. but something about the colour and buffalo skin i like the texture of i guess.

[Anonymous No.14418267]

>>14418245
wtc?

[Anonymous No.14418640]

>>14417480
>270 stitching
>best

[Anonymous No.14418643]

Hello, I like this olive mohave color, but they don't have the same color for mens. Would it be okay for me to buy this boot in a womens size that fits me? Yes, no, opinions?

[Anonymous No.14418644]

>>14418640
360 degree welts look terrible, especially on boots. They're unnecessary, bulky, and don't look good.

[Anonymous No.14418649]

>>14418643
If it fits then it fits. They don't look any different from the men's model.
They're absolutely disgusting looking and I would judge you if I ever saw you wearing them. Moc toes are the definitive nu-male boot. And that color looks like ass. Don't get them in roughout

[Anonymous No.14418664]

Can anyone Id these?

[Anonymous No.14418671]

>>14418664
Thorogood Beloit
>>14406644

[Anonymous No.14418677]

>>14418649
What womens size equates to mens? Also why? I'm 5'11, I have a perfectly chiseled chad jaw, perfect beard stubble and I'm moderately buff so I won't look like a hipster onions-boy faggot wearing them...

[Anonymous No.14418771]

[Anonymous No.14418777]

>>14418771
Rate these

Made in Europe, slim profile

[Anonymous No.14418809]

>>14417717
>sitting in fucking grass with tweed pants
Enjoy trying to wipe the dirt and leaves off your ass. I sincerely hope none of you do this

[Anonymous No.14418830]

>>14418777
They look cheap and a little gay

[Anonymous No.14418834]

Thinking about saving up to replace my 6 year old meme wing 8111s. I'm unsure of which boot maker to go for. Whites MP really get my dick hard so I'm leaning towards them. Anyone in here own a pair of whites?

[Anonymous No.14418852]

>>14418809
>soil and leaves might cling to my trousers for a moment
Oh dear, how ever will I survive being so filthy?

[Anonymous No.14418856]

>>14418834
I own two pairs of them

[Anonymous No.14418867]

>>14418856
I'm assuming that you consider them worth the price tag then?

[Anonymous No.14418884]

>>14418867
Absolutely. Compared to my 8111s I own as well they're on a completely other level.

[Anonymous No.14418955]

>>14417386
Lol

[Anonymous No.14418975]

>>14417990
Definitely Doc Martens.

[Anonymous No.14418979]

>>14418975
I've tried on Docs in my Mall, and they fit ok, but maybe there is something else in the same price range

[Anonymous No.14419000]

>>14418979
Austrian meme boots from Ivan.

[Anonymous No.14419041]

>>14418975
Bait

[Anonymous No.14419097]

>>14418677
They’re a chad boot and most people on here are too soi and soft to pull them off

[Anonymous No.14419250]

>>14418161
solovairs are cool. post your solovair inspo!

[Anonymous No.14419314]

Are vegetarian shoes, boots any good? In the market for something not made of leather.

[Anonymous No.14419579]

>>14418161
What do you think about Timbs bro?

[Anonymous No.14419586]

>missed the danner sale
>no bull runs

[Anonymous No.14419943]

Does anybody have any idea where to get boots similar to these COS boots? They're out of stock everywhere I look.

[Anonymous No.14419956]

>>14419943
Rick owens side zip creepers

[Anonymous No.14419959]

>>14419943

>>14419956
this but unironically

also, if you have the money, Dries Van Noten a pretty similar pair (or pairs, if you want ponyhair)

[Anonymous No.14419966]

>>14419579
Not great, honestly I don't know why non-blacks wear them. Better than Docs though

[Anonymous No.14420265]

Are Iron Rangers worth the cost?

[Anonymous No.14420292]

>>14420265
Fuck yes

[Anonymous No.14420344]

>>14418161

[Anonymous No.14420433]

>>14418161
I hope this is pasta.

[Anonymous No.14420439]

>>14419959
>£600 for cemented sole and bookbinder leather

Jesus christ lad

[Anonymous No.14420788]

>>14420265
Yes. Your feet will be killing you for weeks but eventually they become comfortable.

[Anonymous No.14420874]

>>14417756
what kind of Solovair are those?

[Anonymous No.14420892]

>>14419943
wtf are those man? can ya name it? fucking gorgeous

[Anonymous No.14420916]

>>14420265
I'd definitely say so. The style isn't for everyone, but the durability and longevity is.

[Anonymous No.14420935]

>>14417673
I've got Trumans and Vibergs. But I want whites for that custom fit through Baker's.

[Anonymous No.14420950]

>>14418649
I'm a 6'6 Chad lookin dude and moc toes look freaking good.

[Anonymous No.14421052]

>>14418119
Bump? AMA

[Anonymous No.14421072]

>>14421052
Break in time, sizing relative to Brannock and other boots, comfort, thoughts on leather quality, patina, and care, durability, strong and weak points, etc.
If you can compare them to Wolverine 1K's as objectively as possible. I have W1K's (bought on sale for half price) and have never had a problem with them although many others have complained.

[Anonymous No.14421123]

>>14421072
A lot of this is leather specific. I own a pair in CXL and a pair in brown oiled smooth.
>Break in time
For the CXL boots there was basically no break in. It's one of the best things about it. Mild discomfort for a day or two and then they quickly became the most comfortable boots I own. The brown oiled smooth leather is a lot thicker and stronger, as it's one of their actual work boot leathers. That took about a week but then it softened up. It's still not on the same level of comfort as my CXL pair, but it's still something I can and have worn for 12 hours straight some days.
>Sizing relative to Brannock and other boots
Half size down rule applies. I am an 8.5D on the Brannock and I wear 8D in both pairs. Fits perfectly, no slip, no pinching. I also wear an 8D in Red Wing's number 8 last, so my Iron Rangers are the same size.
>Comfort
Extremely comfortable. White's boots have a way of almost cradling your foot that I haven't encountered on other boots before. It's something you really need to experience in person.
>Thoughts on leather quality
White's in famously good for their clicking, especially for CXL. My CXL boots look amazing and creased wonderfully. The brown oiled ones crease a bit more and differently, but not worse, just differently. It's a different leather with different properties. Quality is top notch on both pairs.
>Patina
Black is black, so my CXL pair doesn't really have any. I polish them from time to time as CXL is top dyed and scuffs reveal the brown underneath.
The brown oiled smooth is awesome because it has reddish colors underneath. Especially in the heel where the most scuffs are. I think in a year when they're even more beat up they will look incredible with the red and brown shades.
>Care
Wipe and brush, condition as needed. Very low maintenance. They designed to be work boots after all.
>Durability
No issues but both pairs are young still.
>Strong points
Support and comfort
>Weak
None.
Don't own 1k to compare, sorry.

[Anonymous No.14421155]

>>14421123
Thanks for the writeup

[Anonymous No.14421156]

>>14421123
One more, what model is each?

[Anonymous No.14421164]

>>14420433
It's not. Look at your image. Those boots look like plastic.

[Anonymous No.14421181]

Saw these boots on the ssense sale and have been seriously considering them. Should I get them?

[Anonymous No.14421229]

>>14421156
>>14421155
No problem. Both are the MP Service Boots. I liked them so much I just bought a second pair

[Anonymous No.14421245]

>>14421229
More for you if you don't mind. Dainite or 1/2 Lug sole? Toe cap? The only deficiency I can see is the lack of speed hooks, has that been an issue at all?

[nook No.14421279]

Just ordered these Julian boots lads, can't wait to get them in the mail

[Anonymous No.14421288]

Any alternatives to the Calvin Klein boots? Can't find them anywhere in my size

[Anonymous No.14421354]

>>14421245
I like the look of cap toes so both have them. I like Dainite as I prefer the slimmer profile it offers, so I have no experience with the lug sole.
If you order from Baker's, which you should as you get a discount, you can choose speed hooks if you want. It's also through Baker's that you get more leather options

[Anonymous No.14421386]

>>14421354
How is the Dainite grip? I've heard various opinions on it, care to give yours?

[Anonymous No.14421399]

>>14421279
Never heard of this brand before, but after checking their website they look pretty interesting (I'm a slut for boots with the abnormally large heels that their Jeweler boots have). Mind posting thoughts once they arrive?

[Anonymous No.14421416]

>>14421181
someone in this thread will probably find a way to give you shit for liking these, but imo the bottom line is that if you like them and they work with your wardrobe, then go nuts if you have the money.
I will, however, warn you that crepe soles are notorious for wearing down quickly.

[Anonymous No.14421438]

>>14417386

I've got a pair of Daytons which I love, but I'm preferring more minimal shoes and sandals these days.

[Anonymous No.14421440]

Whats the general thoughts on Danner? Im looking for good quality and simple design boots for hiking/traveling/east coast winters.
Danner seems like what im looking for but just wondering if anyone had any input or if theres any retarded stigmas to the brand to keep in mind.

[Anonymous No.14421491]

Anyonw have experiance with Solovair dealer boots?

[Anonymous No.14421510]

>>14418207
is this good or bad? work boots usually look too silly on me cause i dont work lol

[Anonymous No.14421520]

>>14420265
Yes

[Anonymous No.14421521]

>>14421386
Good but not great. Dainite does everything well but nothing great if that makes sense. It's grips well but on ice and snow you will slip. It's soft enough to be comfortable and shock absorbing but overly comfortable. I've felt better on Vibram soles after a day.
Dainites best feature is how slim and simple it looks.

[Anonymous No.14421523]

>>14421438
Which ones? I'm obsessed with their service boot and really want them to be my next boot purchase

[Please go away No.14421526]

First time buying a chelsea boot and I'm struggling to choose which size to buy. I've heard it would need to be a snug fit but I'm thinking of buying a size larger which would be US 9.5 as opposed to US 9 putting me at .5 inches from the tip of the toe all the way to the inner tip of the shoe. The reason for this is when I'm wearing my comfy wool socks or double bagging it in cold winters. If these were any ol boots I wouldn't have hesitated buying US 9.5. But I'm making an effort to be /fa/ here only because Chelsea sure look good.

In short my question is am I breaking a taboo here lads? Also, do I have autism?

[Anonymous No.14421533]

>>14421526
aw god damnit only the times I have a serious question do I forget to delete out a shitposting name

[Anonymous No.14421557]

>>14421164
Yeah it's corrected. They do waxy and calf also.

[Anonymous No.14421558]

>>14421526
The hardest part of buying chelsea boots is telling your parents you're gay. The rest is easy.

[Anonymous No.14421566]

>>14421526
.5 is nothing.

[Anonymous No.14421608]

>>14421164
so you autistically say WE GET IT, but people like you need to recognize that WE GET IT is also the response to your autistic rant

[Anonymous No.14421614]

>>14421608
If you get it then shut the fuck up about those shit boots already

[nook No.14421707]

>>14421399
will do my man! I'll completely whore them out when they arrive!

[Anonymous No.14421778]

>>14417673
Viberg. The rest are garbage.

[Anonymous No.14421838]

>>14421778
Nothing wrong with whites. Truman however would scare the shit out of me. Serious chances of quality control issues and a customer service department that doesn't give a shit

[Anonymous No.14421839]

>>14421778

[Anonymous No.14422131]

>>14421416
Would I be able to resole these in the future?

[Anonymous No.14422197]

>>14422131
frankly, I don't know much about the specifics about crepe soles (despite owning shoes with them lel), but I'm pretty sure they can be resoled.
Crepe soled shoes are generally made in one of two ways that I have seen. The shoes in question use a method where the upper is stitched to an outsole (I assume the insole remains loose if there is one), and then the crepe rubber is simply glued to outsole. It sounds bad, but I have boots made this way which I have worn reasonably well, and I haven't had any issues with it.
The second way is a lot simpler to explain... it's just a blake/rapid stitch where instead of a leather outsole it's a piece of crepe rubber.

TL:DR - Yes.

[Anonymous No.14422208]

>>14422131
>>14422197 here, I'm a retarded. Those have the stitch going all the way through the crepe rubber. Damned SSENSE pics pranked me.

[Anonymous No.14422292]

>>14422197
Thanks, I appreciate the help.

[Anonymous No.14422488]

>>14421279
Are you a girl? You couldve spent the same money on two pairs of real boots. These look like shit. I bet you wear corduroy.

[Anonymous No.14422493]

>>14421491
They're the same as the doc martens Chelsea. Clunky clown shoes that you'll only use in winter or mowing the lawn after you grow up.

[Anonymous No.14422504]

>>14421778
Viberg are the worst, on par with wolverines or red wings. Nicks, whites, Justin, Thorogood are superior. Heck, even ariats are better.

t. Cobbler.

[Anonymous No.14422513]

>>14422504
As a cobbler care to explain why Wolverines and Red Wings are bad, or worse than the others?

[Anonymous No.14422760]

>>14422513
I could write a book on why Wolverine is one of the shittiest boot makers in the industry

[Anonymous No.14423181]

>>14422760
This ain't a library, grandpa. Write a post.

[Anonymous No.14423389]

>>14422760
Well? Specifically the MiUSA models

[Anonymous No.14423409]

>>14420874

Greasy steel toe.

[Anonymous No.14423740]

>>14418207
Should I buy these?>>14418267

[Anonymous No.14423896]

>>14423181
>>14423389
>leather sole on a work boot
>the worst clicking of CXL leather in the industry which is a direct result of Wolverine trying to use every single part of the hide to cut corners and save money
>very high likelihood of loose grain as a result
>non-existent quality control, sloppy stitching and loose threads in particular

The worst thing is their clicking though. The high tier brands use the best parts of the hide and get rid of the bad parts. Wolverine will use every single part, even the parts that shouldn't be used, so they can save money. This results in using low quality leather that creases poorly and develops loose grain. Wolverine is notorious for it. CXL is bad enough when it comes to loose grain, but add in Wolverine using shitty parts of the hide and you're basically asking for it.
The clicking is one of those things that separates the good boot makers from the bad, and Wolverine is definitely one of the bad. I wouldn't touch their ugly boots even if you gave me a pair for free.

[Anonymous No.14423901]

>>14423896
1K is not a work boot. Show anything from Wolverine that says otherwise

[Anonymous No.14423912]

>>14423901
It's a heritage work boot, same as what Red Wing does.
The point is that they charge almost 400 for their boots when the quality and construction is what you would get on a 200 dollar boot. Their website says they're 385, for 15 dollars more I could buy a pair of boots from White's or Nicks and get an extremely high quality boot made of the best hides with a Dainite or lug sole.
Wolverines have no business costing as much as they do. I'd buy a pair if they were half their normal price and then went on sale further.

[Anonymous No.14423976]

>>14423896
>>14423912
Fair enough. My 1Ks are comfy as hell though. Will other CXL boots also conform to my foot shape and feel as great? Does the lack of a metal shank have anything to do with the comfort level?

[Anonymous No.14423993]

>>14423976
>>14423976
Yeah, CXL is pretty soft in general and as a result it's really good about breaking in and shaping to a user's foot. The issue is clicking and making sure the company uses the good pieces. Alden is also really bad about using shitty parts of the hide, it's not just Wolverine.

I don't know much about shanks to say, but I know that different brands use different material. Red Wing I think uses metal shanks, correct me if I'm wrong on that one, and my Rangers are comfortable. Interestingly Whites uses leather shanks and they're the most comfortable boots I've worn. The leather shank breaks into your foot just as any other part of the boot resulting in almost a custom fit.
I know wooden shanks can break though and brands like Alden use them

[Anonymous No.14424195]

>>14423993
Been leaning towards White's for my next pair. Thanks for all the info. A shame about Wolverine, I see them on sale for around 230-250 all the time.

[Anonymous No.14424220]

Just discovered the Rick clear tractor sole boots and I love them. How would you style them?

[Anonymous No.14424440]

>>14421523
>>14421438

Yeah, service boots. I've had them for a few years now, and they're rock solid. The leather is super high quality, basically no grain loosening or undue wear.

When they're new, the leather is still soft, so you have to be more careful with damage until they've got that nice dark patina.

They are heavy though, and the grip isn't great, and I prefer sandals and minimalist shoes these days. Also, I moved and no longer have to deal with the wet Vancouver winters I bought them for. At least for now.

I don't regret the buy at all. I'll own them for the rest of my life.

I bought them in person, and the guy gave me a sweat deal, and they've raised their prices since I bought, so i got them for a lot less than current price.

Overall, I can recommend if you want a solid lifetime boot, you're into boots, and you can pay for quality.

Careful with sizes. I got sized in person, and their lasts are weird, so I ended up getting a boot two sizes below my sneaker size, which is slightly tight, but basically just right.

I'd post a pic, but I'm out of town right now, and don't have access to them.

[Anonymous No.14424526]

>>14424440
How does sizing go with them? Half size down?

[nook No.14424616]

>>14422488
this is an opinion, and a shit one

[Anonymous No.14424655]

>>14421526
Chelsea boots are dressier than normal boots; you probably want to size for wearing socks which fit their setting more.

0.5 is significant. Can't you just order both sizes and decide from there?

[Anonymous No.14424658]

boiz, my White's Bounty Hunters in 13EE have been flagged as "complete" on Baker shoes.

[Anonymous No.14424699]

>>14424526

Better ask them.

[Anonymous No.14424714]

Can someone rec me some boots similar to this?

[Anonymous No.14424725]

>>14422504
larping as a cobbler on the internet. nice one

[Anonymous No.14424763]

>>14424725
Why would anyone larp as a cobbler? What a stupid fucking post

[Anonymous No.14424768]

>>14424763
to give their shitty opinions and unfounded accusations an air of credibility (I know because I call myself a penis doctor on r9k and say the average for blacks is a few standard deviations higher than whites)

[Anonymous No.14424774]

>>14424658
Noice, my dude. When they arrive in a week or so post pics of them in these threads.

[Anonymous No.14424783]

>Truman boots will fail in your very near lifetime
>feels good man

Good, fuck Truman Boots in the ass.

[Anonymous No.14424799]

Is there a small boot style type of thing decent for summer and okay w shorts? Probably something less clunky?

[Anonymous No.14424830]

>>14424658
My pair of White's mp service boots from baker shoe came in yesterday.

[Anonymous No.14424833]

>>14420265
I loved mine for years, and I'm probably one of the few people out there who actually bought them as actual work boots. (When I worked in an automotive fabrication shop, they've got a bunch of advantages for that role including really good nonskid, thin hard soles that give you good feel on a TIG pedal, leather construction that makes them more resistant to sparks, they're slimmer and have less sticky out bits so they're better when climbing in and out of rollcages and working crammed into odd angles, etc.) They were comfy for all day wear on hard floors and I also used to wear them to conventions where I'd be on my feet like 14+ hours a day for several days straight.

Sadly my feet suddenly grew half a size a year or two ago and now they give me heel blisters, I'm hoping maybe I can stretch them out a bit if I wear them regularly for a few hours at a time and maybe help with the blisters by using a heel lock knot or something.

[Anonymous No.14424852]

>>14424830
Pic not related because White's and Baker don't do that kind of design on the quarter. That's from some designer brand they did a collab with

[Anonymous No.14425037]

>>14424220
Oh wow I've never seen these before either. These are super cool.

Styling them is all on you, but it's gonna be hard to not make them the focus of the outfit. They've definitely got a Blade Runner kind of cyberpunk about them. So if you're into tech-wear kind of stuff, these could compliment that look. I'd stay away from logos, though, otherwise you could end up going too hypebeast. I also think some more natural fabrics in your fit would help to contrast the rubber(s) in these boots.

[Anonymous No.14425073]

>>14424799
Desert Boots

[Anonymous No.14425083]

>>14424833
If your feet grew and they don't fit anymore then they don't fit anymore. It's sucks but you're not gonna be able to stretch them to any acceptable size. Anyone that says you can is delusional.
If you liked the Rangers, which it sounds like you do, then get a new pair, size up, and start that journey over again.

[Anonymous No.14425154]

>imagine not having stitches on your toes

Get on my level, fagits

[Anonymous No.14425234]

I walk ~45min in a semi-rural area every day to go to work, so I wanted a practical hiking boot that I can still wear with nice clothing (female.)

Did I do okay, /fa/? They were $230.

[Anonymous No.14425296]

>>14425154
You can visibly see the wheeling on those stitches even though this is a promo pic. Holy shit, Alden get your QC together

[Anonymous No.14425302]

>>14424768
Ok kid

[Anonymous No.14425329]

>>14425154
Pretty difficult to get though :(

[Anonymous No.14425376]

Can someone recomend me some black or brown boots (no more expensive that $200), please.

[Anonymous No.14425393]

>>14425296
Holy shit, and the loose threads. And there's more wheeling than I realized.
You can not defend this

[Anonymous No.14425401]

Best boot for a casual femme gothish look? I've been stuck with the same docs since high school and desperately need something less clunky but not dressy or covered in straps

[Anonymous No.14425415]

>>14425376

[Anonymous No.14425417]

>>14425401
Altama.

[Anonymous No.14426046]

>>14424830
What is it With Americans and their fucking sneaker lacing.

Really nice boots.

[Anonymous No.14426052]

It's too hot to wear boots now

[Anonymous No.14426060]

>>14426046
obsessed

[Anonymous No.14426348]

My brown Thursday Captains came today.
What do you think and what outfits should I wear to make the most of them?

[Anonymous No.14426405]

anyone else from a hot climate , like cali, where its like 100 degrees all the time? do you still find ways to wear boots?

[Anonymous No.14426437]

>>14426405
Utah here. I'm literally melting just being outside. My boots will be packed away until probably September

[Anonymous No.14426525]

>>14426405
Las Vegas here, it's already reached 110 and I'm still rocking the black boots with jeans. Fashion is pain luv

[Anonymous No.14426914]

should I buy?
https://www.magnanni.com/sean-cognac.html

[Anonymous No.14426930]

>>14426348
>gets boots in mail
>posts stock photo instead of the actual boots

[Anonymous No.14426972]

>>14426405
Switched to summer shoes for June-August, come September will start wearing boots again.

[Anonymous No.14427016]

>>14426930
Thursday is probably shilling their trash here as well

[Anonymous No.14427041]

>>14421279
I love them

[Anonymous No.14427046]

>>14426914
I guess try not to

[Anonymous No.14427187]

>>14420292
>>14420788
>>14420916
>>14421520
>>14424833
Just went to the store and bought some. Fuck me, I didn't realise how stiff/thick this leather is.

I thought people were being wimps when they said it took a while to break them in

[Anonymous No.14427194]

>>14427187
It's just when they're new. Mine took a few days but after a week they were fine. In a year you'll be amazed at how soft the leather is when you compare it to them new.
Now go beat them up and wear them in

[Anonymous No.14427432]

>>14427016
We've established that they do this

[Anonymous No.14427474]

>>14427432
I'm surprised Truman doesn't as well. They need any good publicity they can get and trying to shill their boots on a place like this would make sense

[Anonymous No.14428378]

Bamp

[Anonymous No.14428673]

Got those Meindl Ascona Identy last week for 155€ (full leather version so ignore the gore tex thingy)

[Anonymous No.14428879]

>>14428673
We post boots here, sir. Not whatever that crap you just posted is

[Anonymous No.14429225]

>>14417386
What's wrong with Solovair exactly? For the price I heard they're great quality craftsmanship.

[Anonymous No.14429345]

>>14418267
ssense just had them on sale. i copped them. they're beautiful irl and not clown-like. be sure to size down 1 (grab multiple pairs and return the ones that don't fit). the leather is amazing

[None !IGORsW/P/E No.14429353]

capped toes

[Anonymous No.14429548]

>>14425234
They're not too bad if thats reall wool.

Not a fan of the grain though

[Anonymous No.14429574]

>ABSOLUTELY NO DR MARTEN OR SOLOVAIR POSTING ALLOWED

kys

[Anonymous No.14429581]

is there any real difference between RW iron rangers and blacksmiths? Like width/tightness, etc, they look almost identical

[Anonymous No.14429852]

>>14429353
>replace less, more easily, when it's time for repairs to the most abused part of the upper
Oh right, most /fa/ggots only use their boots to walk a city block to starbucks.

[Anonymous No.14429929]

>>14429581
Just aesthetics. They're made on the same last so the fit is the same.

[Anonymous No.14430228]

I routinely see Wolverine 1Ks for $200-250. At that price they are a decent buy, correct?

[Anonymous No.14430527]

>>14418161
B A S E D

[Anonymous No.14431311]

>>14430228
I would just get literally anything else in that range.
Is it just one guy here that suddenly discovered the 1Ks? Boot General has been against them forever

[Anonymous No.14431504]

For Canadians and probably Americans too:

https://www.altitude-sports.com/collections/viberg

20% off viberg boots. the best price you'll probably get for them. lots of sizes left. get in here before reddit takes them all,

[Anonymous No.14431566]

>>14431504
Not bad for Viberg, but I'd still never pay that much for CXL leather ever.

[Anonymous No.14431617]

Please let me know what you think of these. I am looking for a black leather raised/cuban heel that wont break the bank:

https://us.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-stacked-heel-western-boots-in-black-leather-with-lightning-detail/prd/12325390?clr=black&colourWayId=16385207&SearchQuery=&cid=5774

[Anonymous No.14431663]

thoughts on these? they're imported and not recraftable so not really danner quality, but they're cheaper

[Anonymous No.14431701]

>>14431617
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Anonymous No.14431716]

>>14431701

If there is a boot sticky please post it. I'm a /newboot/

[Anonymous No.14431725]

>>14431716
Besides the fact that they're absolutely hideous, those don't even look goodyear welted, they look like glued on shit, the leather looks like plastic and ASOS is only known for fast fashion trash.
You could look literally anywhere else and get something better

[Anonymous No.14431745]

>>14417756
nice plastic shoes

[Anonymous No.14431850]

I really like the look of these boots, but it seems like the ratings/quality seems to be less than desirable.

Any recommendations for similar boots?

[Anonymous No.14431936]

Why do normies and plebs think they can get quality boots for <$200?
It's made from leather. Leather isn't cheap and good leather is very expensive. Good boots don't cost less than 200. Good ones start usually in the 350-400 range

[nook No.14431944]

my RRL boots came in

[Anonymous No.14431949]

>>14431944
Noice. Lets see a fit pic, my dude

[Anonymous No.14432001]

>>14431936
Normie here.

Definitely comfortable paying for good boots, I just don't want to squander a good chunk of money on boots that I dont like the look of.

[Anonymous No.14432063]

Does anyone know what kind of boots these are?

[Anonymous No.14432067]

>>14432063
Could be literally anything. They look like absolute shit though and you don't get cool guy points just for not taking care of your boots

[Anonymous No.14432073]

>>14432067
Yea I'm not a fan of the wear and tear, but I like the simpler non over sized look.

[Anonymous No.14432078]

>>14432073
They almost look like they could be some beat to hell Blacksmiths. The toe kinda gives me that impression but the way the heel counter and back stay is makes them look more Iron Ranger.
If I was looking for something similar I'd go with those two. Especially since as they both age and wear the toe collapses to that sort of shape

[Anonymous No.14432087]

is there a consensus on the best chukka boots? looking for a step up from clarks.

fell in love with this saint laurent pair at the store but they were almost $1000 after tax

[Anonymous No.14432113]

Is there a retail store in the city of Toronto that actually has red wing boots to try on? Im not even joking, nobody fucking has anything, wtf is going on? Are they that popular or is there a production issue, what am i missing here?

[Anonymous No.14432228]

>>14432113
Just go to their website and use the store locator. I bought mine from an actual red wing store though and not a 3rd party store

[nook No.14432257]

>>14431949

[Anonymous No.14432264]

>>14420265
>>14420292
>>14420788
>>14421520
>buy iron rangers
>never wear them
they're kind of heavy. worried about slipping in them. worried about getting them wet

sneakers are comfy af

i do like their look, but feel odd wearing them tbqh. how do i learn to like them?

[Anonymous No.14432308]

>>14432228
nobody fucking has any dude, 1 location that had them on their website said they sent all their stock to the warehouse whatever the fuck that means and had none on display, im gonna just start calling stores and seeing if they have any in stock before being a dumbass and going in expecting them to have them just because their website says they have some at that location. There arent any red wing stores in Ontario at all somehow, i plan on ordering them from the website but i want to try them on before ordering to get an idea of how tough they are to walk in and if they fit right.

[Anonymous No.14432332]

>>14432113
>>14432308
i'm >>14432264
bought my shoes from getoutside. they had many in stock, not just iron rangers

>tfw bought my iron rangers a year before the lugsole was made standard, so i just have the flat sole

[Anonymous No.14432497]

>>14432257
Absolutely based. Looking good too senpai

[Anonymous No.14432498]

>>14432264
They're so imbued with oils that they're waterproof basically. Their new lug soles are great for anything but ice. And once they're broken in they're as comfy or better than sneakers.
They're boots man. You gotta break them in. You gotta earn it.

[Anonymous No.14432606]

I bought these boots, I got them for actual work. Are they /fa/? Doesn't really matter because, again, actual work boots, but I'm curious. I have a pretty grungy/workwear style in my casual wear too though, so I might wear them out.

[Anonymous No.14432683]

Where can I find boots like this? This were already sold out.

[Anonymous No.14432729]

https://www.theiconic.com.au/monty-625249.html

ye or na

[Anonymous No.14432739]

>>14432683
would like an id too they look good

[Anonymous No.14432748]

>>14432063
it's irrelevant what they are, if you cover your boots with your pants hem, you have committed boot blashphemy

Boots must always be worn to showcase their intrinsic beauty. IF you cover your boots you may as well be wearing shoes, and you also may as well kys.

[Anonymous No.14432749]

>>14432683

[Anonymous No.14432751]

>>14418161
fucking seething faggot. You are not qualified to wear boots, let alone give your opinion on them

[Anonymous No.14432752]

>>14432748
>trying hard

[Anonymous No.14432845]

>>14432749
Nice. Thanks, anon.

[Anonymous No.14432860]

>>14432748
>Being this much of a #ruggedworkwear faggot

If you replaced "boots" in your post with "nikes" you'd be a hypebeast

[Anonymous No.14433034]

Get wolverine Harrison or Honeywell servus xtp if you need some work boots. They held me through the oil fields, chemical plants and a nuke plant.

[Anonymous No.14434307]

>>14431949
lets not

[Anonymous No.14434342]

>>14432748
Absolute faggot response

[Anonymous No.14434343]

>>14432751
Imagine wearing Docs or Solovair and telling someone who wears Whites and Viberg that their opinion is less than yours.

[Anonymous No.14434533]

Thinking on buying this but it costs $200 to bring them to my shithole country.

[Anonymous No.14434617]

thoughts on this silhouette? is it too narrow in the ankle?

[Anonymous No.14434626]

What are some boots that I can wear with slacks/suit to my job at a bank?

Preferably water proof, but brown or black is fine

Don’t know if i chelsea boots with a suit is a pleb move, or if i should get something more like chukkas

[Anonymous No.14434628]

>>14434617
not narrow ankle
its got a big toebox

[Anonymous No.14434644]

>>14434628
grabbed a pic of the ones i was considering keeping

[Anonymous No.14434745]

>>14425415
Imagine being a man and wearing these.

[Anonymous No.14434751]

>>14432606
Anything higher than 6 is bad.

[Anonymous No.14434781]

>>14434628
I think it's just the photo angle. Toebox looks fine to me.

[Anonymous No.14434782]

>>14434533
just get some surplus from your shithole country's shithole army

>>14425415
gay cowboy core
that toebox is ridiculous

[Anonymous No.14434791]

>>14426405
>>14426405
>>14426405
I'm working outside in NM in the 100 degree sun and wearing boots because they protect my feet. Warm feet are better than bashed up feet.

[Anonymous No.14434936]

>>14434342
>t. Seething fagget

[Anonymous No.14435036]

$10 at the thrift store. Steel toe. Fit pretty good. Was always afraid to wear boots cuz I thought they'd look clown-y but the silhouette on these isn't to bad.

[Anonymous No.14435150]

>>14435036
they're okay if you're under 22 and kinda alt/goth/indie. but not something you'd wanna go beyond that

[Anonymous No.14436012]

Kinda want some Aldens

[Anonymous No.14436218]

>>14435150
Eh, I'm 26 and i still have a baby face when I shave so I think I'll be alright. I'll admit the speed lace things are a lil whack, but I dig the silhouette. Either way these can ride me over till I upgrade to something better.

[Anonymous No.14436232]

>>14436218
How are those speed laces? They take longer than regular eyelets

[Anonymous No.14436340]

>>14432683
>>14432739
They're clarks mali boots. You can get them on amazon.

[Anonymous No.14436821]

I’ve worn Lucchese ropers, a pair of thrifted Docs, and a pair of Wolverine-made LL Bean Engineer boots for the past 5 years. The ropers don’t go with my entire wardrobe anymore, the Docs’ soles are all but dead, and the Beans never really fit my high arches well. I’m thinking about trying either Danner Mountain Lights or Blundstones. Does anybody have recommendations and/or experience with either long term?

[Anonymous No.14437780]

>>14436821
I have the Danner Tachyon boots which are really comfy and are holding up well. I know Tachyons are a bit different, being a gore-tex sneaker boot but I think it speaks to the quality of their entire line.

[Anonymous No.14438071]

I scratched my boots together with the rubber soles because I am an autist.
Will the Kiwi quick shine brush fix it?

[Anonymous No.14438075]

[Anonymous No.14438427]

>>14438071
It doesn’t look like the wear has really gouged the leather or anything, so it should work just fine

[Anonymous No.14438470]

>>14438075
>liquid kiwi
laughingwhores.jpg

[Anonymous No.14438535]

>>14438427
No. It's just surface thick matte lines.
But since they are fairly new boots they bother me.

I think I was doing it unconsciously while I was wage slaving one day sitting on my desk.

[Anonymous No.14438539]

>>14438427
>>14438535
Btw can I use this shiner brush topically and not the whole boot?

[Anonymous No.14438818]

Fight back!

[Anonymous No.14438833]

Exposed steel toecaps Y/N?

[Anonymous No.14438888]

>>14438833
Looks ugly and gimmicky

[Anonymous No.14438990]

>>14435036
based value village

[Anonymous No.14439311]

>so-called "grail boots"
>crepe sole

what gives?

[Anonymous No.14439370]

>>14439311
I seriously hope no one considers those abortions a grail

[Anonymous No.14439817]

It's too damn hot for boots but I don't have any other shoes but best up old Vans

[Anonymous No.14440084]

Really loving these things. Yeezy Season 6 Military Boots.

[Anonymous No.14440279]

>>14434533
id?

[Anonymous No.14440458]

Do you guys keep your boots on shoe trees? Will these ones from ebay do the job?

[Anonymous No.14440459]

>>14440458
oops

[Anonymous No.14440803]

>>14440458
>>14440459
They'll do but no support for the upper ankle part

[Anonymous No.14440815]

My boots are more comfortable with the default sock liner removed. Is it necessary to have another inside or will I be OK without?

[Anonymous No.14441100]

>>14420265
Of course, I love these boots.
>>14438833
No.

[Anonymous No.14441293]

>>14438539
No, it'll look bad. You'll have one shiny spot.
>>14436821
Blunnies are great.
>>14438075
This stuff will cause your boots to crack over time. Use the little round tins of matte kiwi polish.
>>14438833
N
>>14440815
It will be uncomfortable over time and stinky.

[Anonymous No.14441476]

Hey guys, one of my female friends has been asking me for help finding her some boots that she loves. I've been trying to use reverse image search on these, but I'm struggling because I know nothing about boot brands. I'm hoping maybe one of you can point me in the right direction?

Thank you so much, either way.

[Anonymous No.14441615]

>>14441476
I don’t know that brand, but if she likes boots that have that look, then Thursday Boots president model would seem like what she would like. Don’t buy her boots if you’re just trying to fuck

[Anonymous No.14441747]

>>14441615
kek, I'm not tryna smash, and I'm sure as hell not buying the boots for her. I've just been drawing cute girls for years, so when she realized she wanted a pair similar to some I've drawn, I had to try and find a name for her off my refs.

I appreciate the tip, mate. Those are also some good-ass boots. We're kinda looking for some floppy hi tops, tho. I get that it's largely just not using the last few lace loops, but some boots look better like that than others. I'll definitely have her check out the thursday maga boots tho.

[Anonymous No.14441755]

>>14418161
based, retard zoomers seething in the replies

[Anonymous No.14441816]

>>14441476
wtc picrl boots

[Anonymous No.14441981]

>>14441293
Id on the boots?

[Anonymous No.14442047]

are there realistic cheap options for 6 inch black boots that dont look like garbage for under 200 dollars?

[Anonymous No.14442155]

>>14431850
Budget?

If a boot is under $200 it immediately calls the quality into question. A lot of these kinds of boots have shitty welts, horrible stitching, horrible materials, and fall apart due to faulty cement construction.

If you can spare the change, Red Wing Iron Rangers / Blacksmiths are similar, Dayton, Sanders. Expect to spend at least $300+ on boots for decent quality.

[Anonymous No.14442355]

>>14441981
Thorogood beloit. The best made in USA heritage boot I've owned and I've owned em all.
An anon posted my pic from previous thread: >>14418664

[Anonymous No.14442375]

>>14442047
>200 dollars
Not really, no. Boots worth owning start in the 300-350 range. Just save up for a few more weeks and start from there

[Anonymous No.14442389]

>>14440279
Doc. Martens laceeless

[Anonymous No.14442462]

>>14441293
>>14442355
are these worth 160 bucks as factory seconds?

[Anonymous No.14442501]

Picked up these boots from Goodwill today for $8 and was wondering if they were anything interesting.

From what I can gather, they are made in the USA and are from the 70's. The sole says Mighty Atlas and the tongue and insole on the right boot says OLYMPIAN.

>inb4 flip phone tier camera

[Anonymous No.14442645]

>>14441476
My girlfreind has boots just like these. The brand is Weinbrenner

[Anonymous No.14443020]

>>14421279
>Julian boots
very expensive my friend. too rich for my blood

[Anonymous No.14443429]

>>14442462
Yes, but it'll make you want a normal pair lol

[Anonymous No.14443478]

>>14442501
Probably Sears roebuck or something. Guarantee some supa fly nigga in bell bottoms owned those

[Anonymous No.14443501]

https://www.thefryecompany.com/sale/mens/greyson-lace-up-d-80012

These are on sale for 500 canadian, cop?

I haven't ever had a good pair of boots but I used to have some Frye leather sneakers that were well made and lasted a lot of wear so mild brand loyalty but if anyone got similar looking suggestions that ship to Canada I'm down

[Anonymous No.14443617]

How do I hide scuffs and scratches on my boots?

[Anonymous No.14443648]

>>14417717
is this herrurst?

[Anonymous No.14443656]

Just got these. What do you guys think?

[Anonymous No.14443746]

>>14443617
Put them in a cupboard.

[Anonymous No.14443749]

>>14442047
There are always bargains in sales for shoes. eBay and seconds also.

[Anonymous No.14443759]

>>14443648
I had to google that, but anyway; it isn't. They are William Lennon 78TC but I told them to make them 10 eye and with brass hardware.

[Anonymous No.14443791]

>>14443429
whats the best place to buy it new online?

[Anonymous No.14444046]

just ordered a used pair of these KKA boots :)

[Anonymous No.14444060]

>>14444046
Similar boots to these?

[None !IGORsW/P/E No.14444077]

>>14444060
ebay vietnam era boots like genesco

[None !IGORsW/P/E No.14444080]

>>14444077
mine from 1969

[Anonymous No.14444103]

>>14444060
if you google “milsurp jump boots/paratrooper boots” you’ll find some similar stuff. if your budget is higher then guidi 795v is somewhat similar, rick owens army boots, & some SLP combat boots are similar.

i’m a boots plebe though so idk

[None !IGORsW/P/E No.14444140]

[None !IGORsW/P/E No.14444145]

my other Canadian boots

[Anonymous No.14444148]

>>14444077
>>14444080
Nice this ones look very similar. Thanks.

>>14444103
Thanks, anon

[None !IGORsW/P/E No.14444151]

>>14444145

[None !IGORsW/P/E No.14444158]

>>14444151

[None !IGORsW/P/E No.14444165]

>>14444158
other, canadian parade boots. they were shiny new, i distressed them by myself with sand paper and acetone.

[Anonymous No.14444240]

>>14444145
I like them. What brand?

[None !IGORsW/P/E No.14444245]

>>14444240
If I'm not mistaken, Brown HH

[Anonymous No.14444246]

>>14444165
>i distressed them by myself with sand paper and acetone.
wtf is wrong with you

[None !IGORsW/P/E No.14444247]

>>14444246
Why what do you mean?

[Anonymous No.14444251]

>>14417717
Saphir Greasy Leather Cream
>>14443617
Use a horsehide brush and buff away. Some leathers require polish, cream, conditioner, cleaner etc. Some don't.

[Anonymous No.14444372]

what is your boot cleaning routine like?

[Anonymous No.14444719]

>>14444372
I used to clean with a damp cloth and soft toothbrush (mud and shit) then wax on with Altber Leder Gris. But I got fed up with the waxyness which was just overkill on non-hiking boots most of the time, it also prevents the leather from wearing nicely with age like some kind of preservative. So now I just use straight neatsfoot unless I particularly need to waterproof my boots.

[Anonymous No.14444734]

is it always good to order boots a size down from sneakers/other shoes?

[Anonymous No.14444740]

what are the most common factory second defects, if a boot is sold at like 50% retail is that a good bet its a damaged/scuffed leather issue? Is it dumb to order a pair of seconds off ebay without knowing the exact defect

[Anonymous No.14444801]

Thoughts on Thursday Boot - President?

[Anonymous No.14444826]

>>14444801
We don't like Thursday in these threads.

[Anonymous No.14444864]

>>14444734
no, a half size sometimes, if you are a true size 10 US, your foot is like 10.66 inches long. true 11 is 11 inches; true 12 is 11.33 inches

in US sizes, it goes by .333 inches per size. in Euro sizes, it goes by .666 cm per size

[Anonymous No.14444878]

>>14444826
is there a reason?

[Anonymous No.14444916]

>>14444878
Oh boy. There are lots of reasons. There a even multiple copypastas about them. They're just not good boots, they were the product of a marketing campaign that shilled them to the moon and back, they're a dishonest brand that uses shady business tactics with bad QC and untrustworthy customer service. They're a brand that cuts every corner possible but because of the shills has this pseudo reputation as some great boot at an unbelievable price.
They're shit. The company deserves to fail and I could not in good conscience recommend them and will never be caught dead wearing them

[Anonymous No.14445066]

okay this might sound like a dumb question but would it be possible for a cobbler to make my boots smaller? I have a pair of solovairs that fit me like clown shoes, I thought they were fine when I first bought them but over time I realized how ridiculous they look on me. I've had them for over a year now and am emotionally attached to them, so I'd rather have them fixed if possible than spend money on a different pair. I want it to be the boot that'll last me my whole life.

[Anonymous No.14445070]

and btw they're the older model of their derby boot that I bought in a small shop during a trip to London so they're truly special to me

[Anonymous No.14445094]

>>14441476
>>14441615
>>14441747
That's some next level of Thursday shilling

[Anonymous No.14445176]

>>14445066
Are they the 8 eye? The last is really short compared to other cordwainers.

[Anonymous No.14445181]

>>14444916
The shilling was ridiculous, and virtually every men's fashion/style website got caught up in it. Made me doubt them all. In fact I don't know of a single negative review of Thursday boots outside of forums.

[Anonymous No.14445310]

>>14445176
It's the 6 eyelet

[Anonymous No.14445959]

>>14444372
should i put something initial on them to start?

[Anonymous No.14446066]

>>14444372
Wipe down
Light amount of cleaner
Oil
Spray protector

[Anonymous No.14446077]

Had my iron rangers for just about a year now. It was my first heritage boot so the hard sole was hard to get used to and kind of is. People say theyre comfortable and while the leather is, I wouldnt overall call them comfortable due to the hard sole. Still love them though and get lots of compliments

[Anonymous No.14446636]

>>14417673
Don’t own any, but Viberg is based out of my city so I gotta rep them. Also tried them on and they were very comfortable, even before break in.

[Anonymous No.14446654]

>>14417386
I have been thinking about buying my first boot for a while now, I want something that is not too formal. Any recommendations?

[Anonymous No.14446698]

whats an ideal price for thorogood beloits? I was gonna order some for 200$ from context once they restock if the sale is still up, is there a better price somewhere else?