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/btg/ BOOT GENERAL - WESCO EDITION

What do I need to care for my boots?
>Old cotton t shirt (one for cleaning, another for applying conditioners)
>Horsehair brush ($10-15)
>Wooden shoe trees ($10-15)
>Light conditioner like Lexol/Bck4/renovateur
>Heavy conditioner (if you live in terrible snow/rain areas) Sno seal/Obernauf LP
>Don't forget that boots need time to dry properly, rotate them and don't wear them daily for too long

How do I deal with x stain?
>mud: allow it to dry then brush off
>salt: water and cloth as soon as possible
>saturated wet: allow the boot to dry for a full day, stuff with newspaper
>scuffs and scratches: buff vigorously with horsehair brush

>Should I buy turdsdays/soloshits/doc shitans?
No they are filled with synthetic materials aimed at instant comfort but will not hold up to actual use.
>b-b-but muh ecelebs on youtube said they're good
no. you will waste your time and money and still have uncomfortable footwear at the end of the day. spend the extra $100 and get something real.

Manufacturer Red Flags
>Luxury
>Sustainable
>Vegan
>Unknown leather source
>Made in Chyna/Mexico/Indonesia

Boot Red Flags
>Dainite
>C*rk/C*lastic
>Zippers
>Non gusseted tongues
>Excessive/unnecessary seams

PREV>>17504752

>> No.17510468
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I need help fitting myself for pic related. How do i go about it? Would getting my usual boot size be fine? This boot actually has sizes 12.5 and 13.5 which is why im wondering. For reference im usually between 12 and 13 since i have wide feet.

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This is what Gaziano & Girling deems the perfect shoe length.

>> No.17510486

>>17510468
why don't you go into a store and try them?

>> No.17510495

>>17510486
>why don't you go into a store and try them?
i wish there were any stores near me that had hanwag,

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>> No.17510612

>>17510526
they look better in walnut desu

>> No.17510728

>>17510526
The last looks off
Heel needs another layer

>> No.17510773

good options for boots that I can get muddy and are of decent quality? I got a pair of goldenfox but they kinda sucked and didn't fit so I returned them. Budget is maybe $200

>> No.17510789

>>17510773
maybe they suck cause you're buying bottom of the barrel?

>> No.17510801

has anyone fucked around with meermin?
all of the review say the boots are great but the shipping/returns are shit

not US-based so most options are absurdly expensive or look like ass

>> No.17510831

Boots of which brand is better quality ?
Tod’s, PRL, moma, AllSaints

>> No.17510833

>>17510789
well i didnt know that sorry bro

>> No.17510848
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Whites are in
They feel pretty good, the heel + arch thing is not a meme and my feet actually DO feel better wearing them.
My biggest problem is that I was told to order half size down and they would be plenty roomy, they are in the toes, but the ball of my foot is too small. It's pooching over the welt along the ball of the foot.
It fits so nicely everywhere else. How much will lined Suede conform over time? I could get them stretched, I guess. I don't want to return them because they are the nicest 'dress' shoes I own.
The pic I was going to post turned out to be shit and out of focus, so here's the shoe regardless.

>> No.17510851

>>17510773
For $200 the best you're going to get are low-quality GYW or better quality cement construction shoes, I suggest Carolina, Thorogoods, or CAT. Georgia Boot is a nice runner up at that pricepoint but only some of their boots.

What I would do if I had a $200 budget is head over to Sportsman's Guide and look at their surplus military boot lineup. Milsurp boots are generally pretty high quality if you can stand looking like a LARPer. The German Jungle Boots and Marine RAT boots are generally considered to be very nice footwear.

>> No.17510861

>>17510848
>I was told to order half size down
size down meme claims another

>> No.17510865

>>17510861
Maybe so
They are the perfect length, though. If my foot wasn't excessively wide, it would have been spot on.

>> No.17510873

>>17510848
>the heel + arch thing is not a meme
we told you so bro
>but the ball of my foot is too small
how bad is it? is it immediate pain during wear? or just sore after wear

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>>17510463
My old work boots I just wear casually now.

Do ppl really meme the "quality" of higher end boots? Ive tried them but nothing compares in comfort to these and they've lasted me years through very tough wear

>> No.17510903

>>17510873
>is it immediate pain during wear?
No, if it were a half centimeter wider, it would fit.
Not even sore.

>> No.17510906

>>17510903
you got shoe trees? double sock them and put them in after wear, it'll give you a little more room

>> No.17510921

>>17510892
Old shit was better, news at eleven. I had a pair of docs that was the best pair of boots I’ve ever worn until I spilled acid on them, but I also got them in the 90s from the England factory. It is what it is.

>> No.17510932

>>17510906
I'll try it, thanks.

>> No.17510951

Got some money to spend so I'm thinking about getting the wyatt jodhpurs from slp.

Are they ok to use during winter? I'd use them on days where there is no heavy snow but the salt worries me

>> No.17510963

>>17510951
>buy fashion designer trash
>pikachu face when it has trouble holding up in non cat walk conditions

>> No.17511036

>>17510831
they're basically cheap aldens
dunno if that's a complement or not

>> No.17511046

>>17510951
Not for wet weather for sure.

>> No.17511053

>>17510848
i sometimes had the feeling that my pinky toe was stepping on the welt in my whites in the left boot, because that foot is slightly wider than the right one
it went away pretty quick once the boot got broken in a bit
this was in the area covered by the toe cap with celastic (sue me unstructured autists) in waxed flesh, which is notoriously stiff and hard to break in, so suede should be no problem
the pinky wasn't actually over the welt, it was just rubbing a bit, something about whites construction just mimics the impression of stepping on the welt i think
so if your foot doesn't actually bulge over the welt it's probably nothing, but if it's happening 100% of the time and the shoes are uncomforatable on your feet you should return them
that being said the fit of the shoe is determined first and foremost by the width and the length doesn't really matter
if it's a matter of the leather giving in a bit, then yes it will

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>> No.17511186

>>17510526
>>17510612
I own these in Walnut. Very nice boots.

>> No.17511223

>>17511053
>this was in the area covered by the toe cap with celastic
>CELASTIC
I KNEW IT, AIIIEEEE SAVE ME TOEBOXMAN

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Thinking of getting these Chippewas

>> No.17511323

>>17511320
that nitrile cork is not very cushiony

>> No.17511326

>>17511323
Hard to find engineer boots locally that I can actually try on, these are best I've found

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>>17511320

>> No.17511337

>>17511334
do it

>> No.17511345

>>17511337
Worth it you think for $300 Canadian?

>> No.17511372

>>17511345
yes

>> No.17511492

>>17510468
I just ended up buying the 12.5. In any case they will still fit me regardless. Looking forward to it.

>> No.17511594

So what's wrong with Dainite for it to be deemed a red flag? Has worked for me just fine for two winters. It's a bitch to stitch though.

Vibram Etons are softer, stickier, but look the same.

>> No.17511615

>>17510463
This picture makes me want to throw out my boots, jesus christ how fake and tryhard can you get

>> No.17511616

>>17511594
OP is a 'tard.

>> No.17511625

>>17511594
people just treat it as more than it's supposed to be. it's basically the i wanted leather but i want it to last forever sole but retards try hiking in it or something
the only thing I'd change is I'd add the little surface ridges from ridgeway to the ball and heel to make it less of a death sentence on wet tile

>> No.17511627
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Tricker's came today.
No clue why they were sold at 250GBP at the outlet, literally zero imperfections.
Sizing as expected TTS, same size as in most C&J and EG72. Lots of volume in the instep though, not sure what to think of that.
Dainite sole but so far a lot more comfortable than my 'bergs on dainite, always thought it was the vibergs being shit not dainite.
trickersoutlet has some insane deals.

>> No.17511628

>>17511625
dainite is probably safer to hike in than it is to walk on wet tile with.

>> No.17511629
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they are very chunky and quite heavy, big fan of tricker's so far but no clue how they hold up yet. Leather is quite stiff, gonna take a bit to break them in i guess.

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some random side by sides

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>be british rubber company
>make a sole that kills people when it rains

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>> No.17511639

>>17511637
do you work in these?

>> No.17511641

>>17511639
if you mean the office, yes.

>> No.17511643

>>17511641
ah

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Will anyone be able to take such a photo, but only in Dr. Martens 1461 shoes?

>> No.17511665

>>17511659
try
>>>/lgbt/

>> No.17511675

>>17511631
damn that's beefy. I was looking at it thinking it looked narrow but it's just wide the whole way through

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>>17511675
Yea, it was even more chunky than i expected when i put them side by side. The double leather sole looks even more chunky on pics.

>> No.17512008

>>17511594
>terrible performance in cities
>terrible performance in outdoors
>despite being a rubber sole not cushiony at all
its a dumb meme that needs to die

>> No.17512010

>>17511629
they actually don't look clunky at all

>>17511631
oh

>> No.17512050

for me its itshide britgrip

>> No.17512051
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Skoak's Enzo Bonafe GMTO for March is this boot

A bit too avant garde for me.
In any case I would never buy a shoe with dainite.

€588 + VAT

>> No.17512192

>be in uk
>go shopping for black leather boots
>literally 5 pairs available in a city with population of 3 million
>rest of them were absolute garbage

>> No.17512205

>>17512192
fly to norfhampton

>> No.17512218

>>17511615
yeah how dare shops merchandise their products in a pleasing and welcoming manner

>> No.17512253

>>17512192
There's no black boot like a black chelsea boot

Surely someone like Trickers or C&J must have a black chelsea boot for you

>> No.17512302

So, my shoe (not boot) came in, it's a suede leather chukka, lined. It's fine on both feet but there's a pressure point right at the joint of my big toe on the left foot. Will it stretch out eventually or is that a meme and I should return it? I'm using shoe trees rn in hopes to stretch a bit.

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>>17512302
>at the joint of my big toe on the left foot
c*lastic claims another victim

also what chukka

>> No.17512338

What options are there for wrinkle-resistant leather other than horse butt?

>> No.17512339

>>17512338
roughout

>> No.17512394

>>17512205
I fucking hate this post

>> No.17512395

>>17512338
https://taftclothing.com/collections/boots?sort_by=manual&filter.p.m.taft.filter_material=Woven+Leather

mine haven't creased after three months of irregular wear. I don't know if they ever will

>> No.17512396

>>17512395
post pics

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>>17512396
I flexed my toe back on the left. That's the "creasing" you get.

>> No.17512407

>>17512401
is there some sort of backing behind the woven leather? how does it perform in snow/rain?

>> No.17512408

>>17512338
kudu
debossed grain

>> No.17512425

>>17512407
woven leather is meant for warm, dry weather.

>> No.17512430

>>17512407
>is there some sort of backing behind the woven leather?
Fully lined. All Taft boots are, probably because of the odd construction.
>rain
the sole is mostly leather so don't. I think you can do a custom order at no extra charge, but I haven't done it myself. Swap to a full rubber sole.
But, it's no-name rubber so I can't vouch for the quality. Me personally, I'm going to resole to Vibram minilug when they wear down enough
>snow
no
the weave isn't sewn up so god forbid you walk through sand or brush. These are going-to-town boots, nothing more

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>>17512430
>the weave isn't sewn up
lemme clarify what I mean
it's pretty tight but I would be afraid of brush getting stuck in there or sand vanishing forever into the pocket between outer and inner layer

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>>17512436
>city slicker boots that can't handle any wetness

>> No.17512521

>>17512440
going-into-town boots aren't meant to be practical

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>>17512655

>> No.17512658

>>17512655
unmarked timbs???

>> No.17512666

How about an everyday boot, box-toe so much feet dont hurt, and isnt a work boot or hiking boot or anything like that.

>> No.17512668

>>17512666
2055 viberg you're welcome

>> No.17512670

>>17512668
those are nice looking.

>> No.17512672

>>17512394
I love you

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>>17512218
This is a pleasing and welcoming shoe store

Op pic is a lumbersexual joke layout

>> No.17512703

>>17512676
you're mad that Wesco has motorcycles in their shop?

>> No.17512723

>>17512666
I suggest Grant Stones, particularly the Diesel boot
For a bit more, look into the oakstreet trench boot.

>> No.17512726

>>17512666
People meme on them but you can't beat Red Wings for cost vs utility.
Moc-toe 875s for everyday walking
Iron Rangers for anything else.

>> No.17512852

>>17512726
>isn't a work boot

>> No.17512855

>>17512676
pretentious

>> No.17512869

Are black chelseas good idea? I don't usually wear black pants

>> No.17512870

>>17512869
are you a girl? also
>pants
denim, chinos, wool? what are you wearing bby?

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>>17512870
Not a girl
I usually wear several shades of blue jeans, brown chinos and light khakis with button up shirts

>> No.17512887

>>17510463
>Boot Red Flags
>>Dainite
Explain. They're mainly for semi-formal and durable enough.

>> No.17512888

>>17512887
just ignore that part

>> No.17512902

>>17512887
see>>17512008
>>17511635

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>>17510463

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Not as good as expected, I’ll ask the manufacturer to do it next time.

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>>17512916

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>>17512917
>he didn't get the vibram
>topy is from moneysworthandbest

>> No.17512999

>>17512676
OP is a huge faggot that bought into the Japanese Americana shit.

>> No.17513000

>>17512999
>OP is a huge faggot

Trips check out.

>> No.17513014

Damn, you all got me with the leather sole meme. I took one walk and the sole near the toe is almost down to the midsole. I feel like I will genuinely get two more walks out of them before it's down to the welt. Are you just supposed to wear them inside and that's it? What a retarded kind of sole.

>> No.17513036

>>17513014
What shoes was it?

Most brands cheap out on leather sole. Get a real oak bark tanned sole like JR and you will see the difference.

>> No.17513039

>>17513036
They are Grant Stones. But no, I don't think I will try another leather sole just to find out I still don't like it, I'll just stick to rubber.

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Yes, I saw youtube video about them...

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I don't like how these lace up. I like the distance between the quarters to be even, but my new Grant Stones get way closer towards the top. I looked up pics on Instagram, and other people's look normal. Do they just need to break in, or is this how my pair just are? Do I have baby ankles? None of my other boots look like this laced up. It doesn't really bother me, just curious.

>> No.17513106

>>17512008
Is Thursday's proprietary dainite-like sole better than Dainite? Never had a single issue in my Thursdays on any surface. I think the Dainite bad thing is a meme, unless, like I said, Thursday's soles are better, which I doubt.

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d-dainitebros..

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>>17512908
Based chad

>> No.17513124

>>17512916
>>17512917
Well shit, nigga, how high are your expectations? That looks like it was done at the factory.

>> No.17513125

>>17513039
Add a topy and a toe cap. It also has a lot to do about how you walk.

>> No.17513208

>>17513014
>I took one walk and the sole near the toe is almost down to the midsole.
you drag your foot. maybe size down .5 length and up one width

>> No.17513213

>>17513102
grant stones patterns in general have the facings close and the ankle is generous. mine just about touch at the top but they fit perfectly. some people size down to get more facing separation but that's a bit silly. as long as it's not overlapping and they fit fine then you're fine

>> No.17513217

>>17513106
>Is Thursday's proprietary dainite-like sole better than Dainite
no it's just much softer. it will feel more comfortable out of the box and grip better but it's also why you see so many pics of the soles getting chewed up, separated and braking off in chunks at the toe

>> No.17513223

>>17513208
I was worried it might be that. IMO I got the fit absolutely perfect this time, so I wouldn't want them smaller. My toes have just the right amount of room. But maybe leather soles just aren't for me, or maybe it will get better as the boots break in. Grant Stones are pretty flat out of the box, maybe the toe will lift up as they break in and it will stop dragging as much.

I guess a toe tap is the answer for me.

>> No.17513263

>>17513217
Hm, so Thursday's soles are better than Dainite, the last looks like Viberg's 2030, and the leather is basically the same as Chromexcel? So the fiberboard insole is like the only real problem with Thursdays...

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>>17513263
>>>>>>>>>the last looks like Viberg's 2030
>>>>>>>>>>>>the leather is basically the same as Chromexcel

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>>17513295
I thought those were Thursdays. Couldn't tell if you were trying to show how bad they look or how good they look.

>> No.17513331

>>17513263
>so Thursday's soles are better than Dainite
no its softer. everything is a compromise so its softer and gets fucked up quicker. eva foam outsole gve you a ton of squish and grip and disintegrate in months
> the last looks like Viberg's 2030
ok so you're just shitposting. I'll respond so that casuals scrolling through dont think you have any sense
>the leather is basically the same as Chromexcel?
it's objectively worse and always thinner

>> No.17513353

>>17513331
Well everyone complains about Dainite, and Thursday's sole doesn't have those issues, so I'd say it's a good compromise. And the leather is thinner but the boot is $200. I've seen pics of Viberg 2030s that I only knew weren't Thursdays because they were calfskin. Same look.

>> No.17513426

>>17513353
>Well everyone complains about Thursday , and dainite's sole doesn't have those issues, so I'd say it's a good compromise. And the leather is thicker but the boot is $600. I've seen pics of Viberg 2030s that I knew weren't Thursdays because they didnt look like a potato. differnt look.

>> No.17513431

>>17513426
>And the leather is thicker but the boot is $600
Only part of your post that is true, though.

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>>17513426
>2030
>Not a potato
Anon, I...

>> No.17513437

>>17513431
you're retarded. one of the most common turdsday complaints is the thin, soft sole delamination at the toe

stop shitposting to bump the thread. just post pics of boots

>> No.17513439

>>17513437
That's also very common on Red Wing classic mocs, which are highly revered boots. It's not an issue.

>> No.17513440

>>17513436
I'm not defending viberg
daytons old service boot and the parkhurst 602 are the best looking round to boot lasts
fite me

>> No.17513441

>>17513439
>Red Wing classic mocs
soft wedge sole that isnt stitched so that's fine. just glue it back

>> No.17513445

>>17513441
And Thursdays are stitched, so they're even more secure. Just do the same and glue it back. Look, I'm not saying they are as good as other boots, but it's just retarded how this sub treats them like AIDS when their only REAL problem is the insole, and even that will last a couple years.

>> No.17513448

>>17513445
>sub
too far. it's not fun for me anymore

>> No.17513450

>>17513448
You all are on Reddit every day looking for pics of bad Thursdays, so don't pretend like you don't.

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>>17512658

>> No.17513484

>>17513263
>Thursday's soles are better than Dainite
reading comprehension. they're softer and prone to chunking off not better
>the last looks like Viberg's 2030
maybe if you're fucking blind
>the leather is basically the same as Chromexcel
not even close

>> No.17513493

>>17513484
I can comprehend just fine. It seems Thursday soles lessen all the problems listed about Dainite. I've never seen the soles chunking off, but everything is a trade-off, after all.

>> No.17513494
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17513494

Which one do you like most?

>> No.17513495
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>>17513494
>side seams

>> No.17513508

>>17513494
I would probably get the black chelsea
I'm not sold on the last

Side seam is fine, some better makers do wholecut chelseas but honestly it's a non issue

>> No.17513619
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>> No.17513633

>>17513619
are those the nicker tactical boots?

>> No.17513637

>>17513619
>disgusting walls
>disgusting floor
signs of a nigs wearer

>> No.17513656

>>17513637
no good fucking nickers

>> No.17513692

>>17513637
I didn’t build the office and cleaning is not my job
>>17513633
Yep

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>> No.17514111

>>17513983
These boots are for men without foreskin.

>> No.17514122

>>17514111
uh oh you'll trigger the bonafe shill

>> No.17514159

>>17513983
heel that tall needs tapering

>> No.17514327
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17514327

>Not only are these African Ranger boots hand crafted in South Africa, but all components are also locally sourced; 50% of Rangers don’t have access to sufficient Boots and Gear and over 40% are required to purchase their own Boots: that is why we are donating (1) pair of boots to a Ranger for every (10) pairs sold

>> No.17514351

>>17514327
i kinda want a pair but i dont need non work boots desu

>> No.17514381

>>17514327
I don't hate them, but they don't have the features I want.
I wonder if it's viable to open a 501(c)(3) specifically to funnel money into buying African Rangers and giving them to impoverished Americans, and if Jim Green would still be willing to honor his 1:10 match.

>> No.17514527

>>17514351
they look so comfy, the green laces are effay

>> No.17514724

Newfag here, which brands should I trust if I want good work boots? Assuming budget doesn't matter

>> No.17514725

>>17514724
No budget? Whites

>> No.17514735
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17514735

>>17514725
99% of people don't need White's, and they're overloaded as is. Fire season is coming.
Fuck, even JK is booked up.
What's wrong with a pair of Royers?

>> No.17514737

Is cemented boots are red flag or they still can be decent quality?

>> No.17514738

>>17514737
When they wear out, they're finished. Resoles will only be done by the factory, if they even offer that.
So expect 3 years of life at most, 4 if you're gentle
The point of more expensive boots is the resole potential. Thorogoods etc. can survive a few.

>> No.17514740

>>17514725
Noted, thanks. Anything else? Trying to explore options

>> No.17514741

>>17514740
No. Trust the Original™

>> No.17514748

>>17514724
what kind of 'work' ? You'll be lucky to get White's before 2024 so you should look elsewhere.

>> No.17514751

>>17514748
Mainly welding and fabrication. I don't need anything nearly as premium as White's so I'm not too bummed

>> No.17514755

>>17514751
you need heat protection?

>> No.17514759
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>>17514738
I never resole boots in my whole life and 2-3 years sounds good for me. Its not my single pair so maybe even more...
What you think about pic rel?

Upper: 100% cow leather
Sock: 100% goat leather
Lining: 100% goat leather
Sole: 95% rubber, 5% leather board

Upper: 100% cow leather
Sock: 100% goat leather
Lining: 100% goat leather
Sole: 70% leather, 20% rubber, 10% leatherboard

>> No.17514760

>>17514755
Not especially, and I usually buy leather laces for sparks and other hot shit so lace coverings aren't necessary

>> No.17514762

>>17514760
steel toe?

>> No.17514764

>>17514759
I'm not going to help you pick out cheap ugly boots.

>> No.17514765

>>17514762
Always, yeah. Haven't tried composite but I heard they crack sometimes

>> No.17514766

>>17514724
>>17514760
What brands have you been buying before?
Anyway, Thorogood, Carolina, and Justin's are all safe bets.

>> No.17514767

>>17514737
red flag
>>17514759
all trash don't waste your money

>> No.17514768

>>17514765
https://www.carolinashoe.com/en/mens-footwear/?prefn1=construction&prefv1=Goodyear%20Welt&prefn2=safetyToe&prefv2=Steel%20Toe&prefn3=styles&prefv3=CLA%20Lace%20Up

here you go bro
carolinas' site is great bc it tells you all the certs

>> No.17514775

>>17514766
>>17514768
Much appreciated, bros. Right now I have a great pair of Carolinas going on their fifth year of use. Definitely won't complain if I have to buy another pair

>> No.17514806

>>17513014
You'll really see how bad leather soles are when you walk on anything wet.

>> No.17514808

>>17514775
https://shop.whitesboots.com/work-boots/skid-boot-safety-toe/
https://shop.whitesboots.com/work-boots/sawyer-steel-toe/

if you really want to upgrade from carolinas I think these boots make the most sense, but you be the judge. mind the price difference. the skid-row is rebuildable, the sawyer isn't. I guess if you want to rebuild after 5 years of getting sparks on them it'd be worth the extra $200
if the wait time is too long see if frank's boots has what you like. they have a ready to ship section, but call them first, I don't think there's a steel toe in any of them or what it'd look like to add one, which they can do
https://franksboots.com/collections/ready-to-wear-1

>> No.17514812

>>17514759
all saints are shit i had a pair of their tobias boot and the leather is actual 3rd world shit tier bottom of the barrel do not buy

>> No.17514813

>>17514765
My problem with composite toe isn't that it cracks it's that you can't see when it's cracked. I'd only get it on disposable boots I was replacing regularly anyway.

>> No.17514824

>>17512726
>stiff and heavy but doesn't meet safety standards for occupations that actually need protection

Fake work boots are the basedest of onions.

>> No.17514828

>>17510773
L.L. Bean boot. For less than $200 I don't think you can do better and you can get them muddy.

>> No.17514853

>>17514812
ok, can you suggest alternative?
I like how they look

>> No.17514857
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Why is AE such clown shit? You go through 2 returns to get a pair without defects, only to realize all their lasts are goofy and look weird. Look at this heel. Completely straight.

>> No.17514861

>>17514824
Heritage Red Wings are not work boots, and the anon asked for casual boots. The fuck is wrong with you?

>> No.17514862

>>17512666
Yeah Red Wing 875 would be good for your toes and comfortable for walking.

>> No.17514907

>>17514857
Amer*can manufacturing.

>> No.17514914

>>17514907
puerto rico

>> No.17514915

>>17514907
>Amer*can manufacturing.
Not rly.
Origins is american manufacturing but made well

>> No.17514923

>>17514327
What I'd change of Jim greens is the footbed. They use poron or other sintetic material and they smell really bad after a few working days. If they used leather it would not sink as fast. I like mine but I won't resole them or buy another pair. They are also very heavy, after a few hours it gets pretty tiring

>> No.17514929

>>17514923
leather is expensive, synthetic is not

>> No.17514976
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>>17514857
Luckily the toe looks good, but everything else is fucked. Because they are not tapered, there is a ton of extra leather around the ankle. But my pants will usually cover that, mostly. Also, 4chan will probably rotate this image because /fa/ does that to my pics.

>> No.17514983

>>17514976
mine did the same thing around the ankles

>> No.17515242

>>17514861
And the iron ranger is a really shitty casual boot because it weighs a ton and has a sole that feels like you have a wooden board strapped to your foot.

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>>17514976
>the heel cover is creasing

>> No.17515289

>>17515242
He recommended the Classic Mocs hahaha you retard.

>> No.17515306

>>17512726
>Moc-toe 875s for everyday walking
>Iron Rangers for anything else.
"everyday walking" isn't work, therefore we have to assume that work falls under the "everything else" clause

don't leave open ifs people, ffs

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17515368

>be European
>go to White's website
>they have a "Find your Size" tool
>click it
>asks for my foot length
>click the dropdown menu
>this monstrosity appears
What the fuck Americans

My foot length is "11.1 inches" according to Google. I have no idea what to click here

>> No.17515372

>>17515368
americans would rather work fractions than use decimals

>> No.17515381

>>17515368
americans are retarded and im certain the average american doesn't understand it either. You'd want 11 1/8 at 11.1 inches.

>> No.17515383

>>17515372
>>17515368
Also I put in 11 1/8 just to check and it said my size would be 10

I only own one pair of US-sized footwear and they are US 11. They are a good fit.
On UK-sized footwear I am normally UK10.5. I've tried UK10 and they are too short on many brands.

In any case, I am definitely not US10 as Whites says.

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17515396

>waist not nailed properly
>they tell you to fuck of and just wear them

>> No.17515427

The burger conversion is effortless, i will show you... 11.1 is 11 and 1/10 and if you multiply (1/10)*8 you get (8/80)/10 = .8/8. .8/8 < 1/8 but (.8/8)*2 = 1.6/16 and 1.6/16 > 1/16. So it becomes quite clear that you are somewhere between 11 1/16 and 11 and 1/8. ezpz123z m8.

>> No.17515437

>>17512676
Disgusting. I'd rather go to the motorcycle larp store than that bullcrap.

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>> No.17515474
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17515474

You need more? Why?

>> No.17515479

>>17515474
>100% leather when its obviously not
>manmade sole (mystery meat sole?)
>fake stitching
yes i do need a lot more.

>> No.17515501

>>17515474
>Manmade sole
Sounds ominous

Anyway once you get used to something quality it's very difficult to go back.
It's the same with all things, like going back to gaming headsets after using quality headphones, or going back to a Hyundai after driving Audi, or moving to a small run down apartment after living in your own house.

>> No.17515522

>>17515383
because of the increased arch support it actually shortens your overall foot length by a little

>> No.17515541

>>17515474
for me its bullboxer for cheap glued shit

>> No.17515547
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>>17515501
ah, so ignorance is bliss. i should never buy nice expensive shoes then and save myself a lot of money. I mean how bad could these possibly be? They look great.

>> No.17515548

>>17515547
>shitty corrected grain with a stamp to make the texture
>how bad could these possibly be

>> No.17515550

>>17515548
99% of people dont give a shit/wont notice and it still looks like the real thing

>> No.17515552

>>17515550
yes plebs will be plebs now go be trash with the rest of them

>> No.17515564

>>17515552
it will go great with my replica rolex too. fashion is about illusions.

>> No.17515588

>>17515550
>falls apart within a year
>nobody notices the plastic layer flaking off and the leather creasing like shit
If you want to buy boots as cheaply made as shit force 1s, don't be surprised when they fall apart like shit force 1s. You don't have to blow hundreds on some work grade logging boot, but the bottom tier of footwear is all disposable trash that doesn't last for shit.

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>> No.17515636

>>17515564
>fashion is about illusions.
nah quality draws attention

>> No.17515646

>>17515564
you build your image on pillars of sand sooner or later it'll come tumbling down

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>> No.17515733

>>17515636
false. if no one but the tiny percent of "non-plebs" cant tell the difference between quality and non-quality then if it looks nice, it may as well be quality and therefore the illusion is more important.

>> No.17515736

>>17515733
btw i'm trans

>> No.17515738

>>17515646
>oh no the gentleman club of billionaires I infiltrated with my fake leather and rolexs have found me out. IM RUINED.

>> No.17515746

>>17515736
i accept your concession. the man speaking truth won the argument, me.

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redditors are insane.

>> No.17515804
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17515804

Who else /parameme/ here?

>> No.17515809

>>17515804
Me but french rangers.

>> No.17515903

>>17515804
>>17515809
Me both

>> No.17515920
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>>17515368
>>17515372
>>17515381
>>17515383
>>17515522
You can always fly to spokane and get fitted. Make a vacation out of it, it's affordable and the Cascades are gorgeous in the spring.

>> No.17515958

>>17515804
Cancelled my parameme preorder desu

>> No.17515999

>>17515733
desu most compliments I e gotten is over some shitty plastic coated book binder nun bush so I dont disagree
however quality shoes do look different

>> No.17516002

Are Altama jungle boots worth it?

>> No.17516008

>>17515773
>hello, nigs? give me that double composite toe, extra bump in size 20AAAAA
>damn, all out of clown shoe red? no worries, throw in a lineman patch and shank to make up for it in goofiness
more options=betterer

>> No.17516065

can you put renovateur on waxed flesh

>> No.17516072

>>17516065
you can but i don't think it'll penetrate very well

>> No.17516087

>>17516008
I ordered some custom White’s and the guy AND a podiatrist said I’m FF. When they come in I’m gonna go back the podiatrist and register as Pagliacci.

>> No.17516093
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17516093

Im thinking of picking these up.

>> No.17516097

>>17515920
FLY
TO
SPOKANE

>> No.17516098

>>17516093
/btg/ cant handle that much drip

>> No.17516100

>>17516093
imagine the smell

>> No.17516126

>>17516093
NAH AH
GET BACK INTO THE KITCHEN
SHIT IS UNDER CONTROL
IT’S A MAN’S WORLD BABY
DONT BE FLASHIN YOUR VAG
TASTE MY BACKHAND BITCH
YOU GOT A PROBM WITH THAT
https://youtu.be/R6L9bUouDr8

>> No.17516153

>>17516097
There’s no need to fly to Spokane since if they fuck up your measurements they’ll replace them.

>> No.17516158

Vibram really has no answer to ridgeway

>> No.17516165
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>> No.17516166

>>17516158
vibram sucks

>> No.17516169

https://youtu.be/ENjd0WfIPfs?t=259
what is the purpose of the water here? to prevent particles from getting everywhere?

>> No.17516172
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>>17516165
where did it all go?

>>17516169
likely dust management

>> No.17516325

>>17516153
Why make them do re-work when you could simply do it right the first time, and have a vacation to boot?

>> No.17516327

Fucking hell. I fell for the meme and spent $400 on leather boots. How the fuck do people where these things in 110+ degrees

>> No.17516333

>>17516327
what did you buy?

>> No.17516334

>>17516327
people will go on about needing different socks now
something better at dealing with heat

>> No.17516338

>>17516327
never had a problem with heat and humidity desu

>> No.17516350

>>17516327
a) what boot
b) bet you're wearing cotton socks

>> No.17516354
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17516354

>>17516333
The Delaware - Color 8 Dublin.

It was a limited sale 2 years ago.

>> No.17516356

>>17516354
unstitch the gusseting on the tongue

>> No.17516357

>>17516350
True. I am wearing Nike socks

Also the brand is parkhurst

>> No.17516360
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>>17516357
>nike socks
>filthy mobile poster
and yes switch to darn tough wool socks and your issues will go away

>> No.17516365

I haven't even wore the boots in like 2 years they're still in my closet in the bags

>> No.17516367

>>17516365
why arent you wearing boots arent they good shoes to wear everyday?

>> No.17516370
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>>17516367
I bought some jordans to add some color.

I took the boots out of the bags and they look fine. A little dry and probably need some shoe cream.

>> No.17516375

>>17516365
are you not wearing boots right now?

>> No.17516377

>>17516375
Haven't wore them in 2 years

>> No.17516378
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Should I be concerned? This is just discoloration and not some kind of mildew, right?

>> No.17516379
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>>17516378
inside

>> No.17516381

>>17516378
looks like a yeast growth. see how it tastes on toast

>> No.17516382

>>17516378
>>17516379
wipe it down with a 1:99 bleach water mix and it'll be ok

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>>17516378
>fo*m

>> No.17516425
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ID on boots?

>> No.17516434
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>>17516425
rw877?

>> No.17516482

>>17516434
yep

>> No.17516564
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17516564

>>17515474
>Try free for 7 days
That's all they will last.

>> No.17516750
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If you think Redditors are bad wait until you see the Japanese.

These are bespoke. Thousands.

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>> No.17516762

>>17516750
>>17516752
literal clown shoes, beautiful craftsmanship at least

>> No.17517276
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>>17516750
>>17516752
Anime shoes

>> No.17517319

>>17516093
I wouldn't pick her up those holes are filthy

>> No.17517320

>>17510463
any work boots recommendations? Looking for something solid sub-$200

>> No.17517324
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>>17517320

>> No.17517339
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17517339

Damn

I'd like a pair of boots in willow shell once but I'm afraid I won't be able to pull it off

>> No.17517375

>>17512908
Leather looks like a cheap mousepad

>> No.17517516

>>17517320
Justins > Cats > timbs
carolinas > all

>> No.17517566

>>17515474
whats a boot that looks like this but isnt cheap crap?

>> No.17517569
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17517569

>>17517566
White's MP

>> No.17517570

>>17517566
any basic bitch service boot
Viberg makes the best

>> No.17517588
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17517588

I think Ive decided on these bad boys.

>> No.17517590

>>17517588
Excellent choice, they'll last you a long time. Some of the best value on the market today

>> No.17517600

>>17517588
looks like shit

>> No.17517602

>>17517588
>fake embossed texture
yikes

>> No.17517609

>>17517600
no it doesnt.

>>17517602
i dont like the look of stuff that is too smooth.

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>> No.17517615

>>17517609
go for a real texture like kudu instead of fake stamp but you won't cause you're poor

>> No.17517628

>>17517615
>but you won't cause you're poor
exactly. but you may be right, the texture might not be what im looking for. the walnut looks good too.

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>> No.17517658

I know the models are trying to show off the boot but I wish there were more pictures of the pant leg over the boot because Im not a hipster and thats how I will wear it.

>> No.17517679
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>> No.17517721

>>17517658
You're supposed to cuff your pantlet dummy. These aren't dress shoes where you're trying for a full break.

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>> No.17517751

>>17517731
I feel like these boots will crease like shit.

>> No.17517758

>>17517721
>>17517721
no way, i dont cuff my pants like a hipster. my pants go past my ankles. I just wear my pants normal like >>17517569 in that pic.

>> No.17517786

>>17517758
All that bunching on the front is ugly. Try wearing a fabric that will properly crease and fold.

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>> No.17517961

i got memed into buying leather boots, thanks. if i never read this thread i would have bought some cheapo penny loafers or something. now just waiting until the boots arrive.

>> No.17517978

>>17517961
Stop trying to force this. You are literally one person.

>> No.17517979

>>17517978
of course im one person what are you talking about?

>> No.17517988

>>17517978
cork cork cork

>> No.17517990

>>17517978
celastic celastic celastic

>> No.17517993

>>17517990
dainite dainite dainite

>> No.17517994

>>17517961
what else do I force now?

>> No.17517995

>>17517994
Only boots posted are americana lumbersexual s8imax

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anyone know where this is from?

>> No.17518153

>>17518067
Was this designed by a four year old?

>> No.17518160

>>17518067
>sprung-toe bullshit
Are you a gook?

>> No.17518164

After wearing my barely broken in Tricker's Stow today i can conclude that i don't hate how hard dainite is, but how bad Vibergs feel. Literally like walking on stones.

>> No.17518185

>>17518164
its because they're stichdown so they skip the cork

>> No.17518205

>>17518164
>>17518185
This is not the first time I've seen an Anon have the revelation that it isn't Dainite they hate, but Vibergs.

>> No.17518217

>>17518185
Cork good confirmed. Deniers btfo, commit sudoku.

>> No.17518220

>>17518067
yohji shoe from few years ago

>> No.17518222

>>17518217
Not just that, but Dainite isn't as bad as people say, either.

>> No.17518399

>>17518205
My 2040s are great, but I bought them direct and not used. I would be ten dollars many anons bitching about Vibergs bought them secondhand.

>> No.17518461

>>17518164
I have Vibergs with Dainite, I also have Allen Edmonds and Carminas with Dainite (or their knockoff version idk)

Vibergs are by far the most uncomfortable, but they are also by far the heaviest. They're also the only boots.

But even still, the other two are just as dangerous and slippery on wet floors.

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