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/btg/ BOOT GENERAL Anonymous Thu Dec 28 23:49:29 2023 No.17953070 [Reply] [Original]

/btg/ BOOT GENERAL - THURSDAYS AT TWO (2) WEARS 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 an

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 (Get vibram v-bar instead)
>C*rk/C*lastic
>Zippers
>Non gusseted tongues
>Excessive/unnecessary seams
>Combination/mixed material heels

Boot Brands NO
>Turdsdays
>Doc Shitters/Soloshitters
>any Whatsapp makers in the far east

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>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 28 23:50:30 2023 No.17953074 >>17953069 good point

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 28 23:51:32 2023 No.17953076 They are smokejumpers.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 28 23:51:54 2023 No.17953077 yer momma a smokejumper

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 28 23:52:48 2023 No.17953078 File: 172 KB, 1200x1379, 262905_29598_74.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] With christmas goft cards I can get these for $8. Should I? It's only for llbean, I can't spend it anywhere else. Other option are some moc slippers.

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 28 23:54:28 2023 No.17953080 Wait I take it back. They aren't smokejumpers I didn't pay attention...

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 28 23:55:54 2023 No.17953081 >>17953078 those are a pretty specific style that can be difficult to pull off the ll bean shearling slippers are pretty good if you get those instead

>>	Anonymous Thu Dec 28 23:55:56 2023 No.17953082 >>17953078 >With christmas goft cards I can get these for $8 you cant even get a big mac for that retard yes

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 00:04:54 2023 No.17953091 Just wanna remind you guys real quick that I still really want ropers.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 00:05:02 2023 No.17953092 File: 1.51 MB, 709x1079, Shampoo.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 00:14:09 2023 No.17953098 File: 228 KB, 1080x1575, Screenshot_20231228_191308_Firefox.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17953082 You're right bro. Let's go

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 01:26:44 2023 No.17953155 >>17953092 >it's the dirt particles, they got into the creases and acted as an abrasive, that damaged the leather and not me overconditioning and drying them out with washing repeatedly holy cope

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 01:29:36 2023 No.17953161 >>17953092 why are people so retarded with their leather footwear?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 01:36:43 2023 No.17953167 Is natural waxed flesh similar to brown waxed flesh? I have natural boots and need Kilties because I have low volume feet and am a lanklet. I only found brown washed flesh from nigs

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 01:39:40 2023 No.17953170 >>17953167 brown waxed flesh is dark, while natural waxed flesh is very similar to natural cxl.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 01:40:32 2023 No.17953171 File: 1.37 MB, 828x1493, White's x DR Cruiser 350 - 55 - Vibram 4014 - Natural Waxed Flesh – Division Road, Inc.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17953170 My natural waxed flesh are dark too. Natural cxl seems much lighter.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 01:42:18 2023 No.17953174 >>17953167 natural will be closer to natural CXL

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 01:43:52 2023 No.17953176 File: 1.77 MB, 1734x2312, 1693492580953021.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17953171 that doesn't look like natural waxed flesh.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 01:58:42 2023 No.17953187 >>17953176 WHAT ARE THOSE

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 02:10:08 2023 No.17953212 >>17953187 some jap maker, clinch or white kloud

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 02:12:32 2023 No.17953215 >>17953170 Does anyone know where I can find a natural waxed flesh or natural cxl kiltie?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 04:24:47 2023 No.17953320 File: 241 KB, 1153x2048, 415261982_1429544331109486_6195677783120501378_n.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] "tranny heel" aka logger heel is as manly as it gets. we could always just let the fires burn.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 04:26:08 2023 No.17953322 >>17953187 THOSE are too big. shoulda ordered a size down.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 04:28:03 2023 No.17953323 >>17953092 4 years out of red wings and that picture, im honestly impressed.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 04:29:22 2023 No.17953326 >>17953082 goft goft goft goft

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 04:30:52 2023 No.17953327 >>17953076 no they arent,faglord not even close. smokejumpers are 10" boots and have a logger heel.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 05:04:23 2023 No.17953354 >>17953327 I already admitted my mistake, asshole.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 10:20:24 2023 No.17953544 File: 377 KB, 901x1200, IMG_20231229_082714.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] anon these look insane also sick pants, where'd you buy them? cavour?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 10:46:59 2023 No.17953554 >>17953544 thank you, they are portugese flannel anon.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 11:22:33 2023 No.17953579 >>17953554 Also nice chestnut kudu Saw the soles on Skoak's post, I might do the same next time I MTO from them How long did it take this time? I've done two MTOs from Bonafe, one took 2 months and the other like 5.5

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 11:26:02 2023 No.17953584 >>17953579 this one was ordered 4th october i believe. But i also have 2 other MTO's from early august that haven't been completed yet.

Anonymous Fri Dec 29 12:40:02 2023 No.17953636

I am, once again, asking for a bit of advice:
>gave my boots a light conditioning with some balm that doesn't darkens the color
>decide to give the toe cap and counter a bit of polish for shine because I watched it on a rose anshill video
>the polish noticeabily darkened the cap and counter and now my boots look like those thursdays people keep reposting
Is there a way to remedy this or shpuld I just wear my boots until everything sorta evens out?

Anonymous Fri Dec 29 12:46:40 2023 No.17953640

>>17953636
I'm far from an expert but I think polish (cream) contains a bit of dye (unlike wax) which is why it also covers scuffs and stuff like that.
So maybe the solution is to apply polish to the rest of the boots?

Anyway I'm the wrong person to ask

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 12:56:56 2023 No.17953648 >>17953322 How can you tell? I would rather have laces touch than toes touching the end. Maybe a width size down?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 13:06:54 2023 No.17953653 >>17953648 >How can you tell? he can't.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 13:46:29 2023 No.17953668 >get boots >actually maybe I’d like a different color >feel bad about returning them for that reason >afraid I’ll be black listed by every boot company

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 13:54:50 2023 No.17953680 >>17953668 >>afraid I’ll be black listed by every boot company Big boot will come down hard if you make frivolous returns. One bad move and you'll never wear a boot in this town again.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 14:10:28 2023 No.17953713 File: 1.81 MB, 1170x1441, IMG_9357.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] lol lmao even

Anonymous Fri Dec 29 14:37:33 2023 No.17953736

>>17953092
Sorry for my ignorance... As someone who has many pairs of shoes that are 10+ years old, a few pairs nearing 20, and still looking alright besides some wrinkles... Was I supposed to shampoo the leather? What is shampoo even in this context? I only ever used some foam once when a suede shoe had some discoloration... Otherwise brush, cloth, wax.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 14:38:40 2023 No.17953741 >>17953078 these look like lotus feet lmao

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 14:41:07 2023 No.17953743 >>17953713 nice leather and pants, though. too bad about all the other not nice things on the photo.

Anonymous Fri Dec 29 14:55:12 2023 No.17953753

>>17953736
I would wager tgat by "shampoing" the redditard means cleaning with saddle soap or something similar. Now, unless you work on a farm, construction or something lije that there's no reasong for using tgat on your boots with such regularity (and even so).
This is what happens when you turn something like wearing boots into a hobby, people get too caught up in the cleaning and conditioning that they end up ruining their boots.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 15:11:03 2023 No.17953764 File: 1.55 MB, 3024x4032, bergs.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Is it about time for a shampoo? No but really, should I put venetian on these at 6 months? It's been 2-3 months so far.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 15:17:40 2023 No.17953769 >>17953764 No. Why is it so hard for people to leave their shit alone? Condition when needed. If not needed, don’t condition. Unless the leather feels like it’s drying out or you’re frequently getting it wet it doesn’t need anything.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 15:19:17 2023 No.17953773 >>17953764 They look like they could do with some brushing, but that's it

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 15:43:45 2023 No.17953798 >>17953764 brush them more

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 15:55:55 2023 No.17953813 >>17953713 bro do those fit you?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 16:22:34 2023 No.17953843 >>17953753 Yeah but that shouldn't ruin a pair of boots. In 4 years, using saddle soap every 6 months means he used it 8 times, and conditioned after. Idk there has to be more to this story, that's fine boot care.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 16:28:09 2023 No.17953852 >>17953070 How’s the anon who’s Whites were fucked by their QC and they won’t fix it for months holding up?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 16:36:01 2023 No.17953860 >>17953852 Whites already emailed anon for a full refund

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 16:37:20 2023 No.17953863 >>17953860 Anon has to fully refund whites for their mistake? Late stage capitalism is fucked

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 16:38:12 2023 No.17953865 >>17953863 No whites fully backs it’s product and emailed anon offering a full refund

Anonymous Fri Dec 29 17:37:42 2023 No.17953907

>>17953843
Tbh we don't know what he meantby shampooing. Could be literal shampoo, saddle soad or any leather cleaning product. Leather cleaning products yend to be extremely abrassive and should be used sparingly and in extreme circumstances. I've only used saddle soap twice and a leather cleaning solution once. After witnessing what it did to my boots I can see how those redditor's boot could end up like that if he was soaking his boots in that 2-3 times per year, regardless of how much conditioning he applied afterwards.
Hint: the vast mayority of people wpul never need to use saddle soap.

Anonymous Fri Dec 29 17:40:14 2023 No.17953910

>>17953640
>So maybe the solution is to apply polish to the rest of the boots?
But that would darken the rest of the boot and I don't want that. Guess I'll just wear the bots and hope everything sort evens out as the polish wears off.
For the record neither the balm nor the polish have pigment. Might have been the wax on the polish.

Anonymous Fri Dec 29 17:41:25 2023 No.17953912
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You guys should see some guy on SF who ordered crocc shoes from Carmina ($1400) and they lost his order and instead shipped him a cardholder after a 6 month wait or something.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 17:42:58 2023 No.17953914 >>17953544 >>17953554 I know Carmina sells Soller as a boot last but honestly wouldn't it make a great last for a simple black oxford? It's the right amount of pointy, and tapers down to a low profile nicely at the end.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 18:22:13 2023 No.17953942 >>17953636 i'd recommend just brushing and wearing them, they should eventually even out

Anonymous Fri Dec 29 18:26:00 2023 No.17953947

Retard needing advice here.

I own a pair of Red Wing 2233s for my work (I work in a giant lumberyard) and so shirt gets beaten up and dirty all the time.

How often should I clean it with cleaning solution + adding Mink Oil and Leather Protector (keeps it better protected from water for me)?

I was doing it closer to once a month honestly but I'm not certain desu.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 18:26:29 2023 No.17953948 >>17953736 guy was doing a deep clean on the leather, probably with some cleaner that would foam up and cleaned it so hard that it stripped some of the oils out of the leather causing it to crack

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 18:28:42 2023 No.17953954 >>17953764 just brush emm

Anonymous Fri Dec 29 18:35:05 2023 No.17953958

>>17953947
>cleaning solution
That's really abrassive and should only be used for spot cleaning to remove persistent stains.
For general maintenance: brush the dirt away, maybe scrub with a damp (but not soaking wet) cotton cloth, let dry and apply conditioning.
Saddle soap when they get really, really dirty. Mink oil about once per year if you work regulary with those boots.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 18:36:24 2023 No.17953961 File: 64 KB, 828x765, 1697518825377685.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17953947 >I was doing it closer to once a month brush them down once a day damp cloth wipe down and dry once every two weeks condition once a season

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 18:38:18 2023 No.17953963 >>17953958 Hey thanks man >>17953961 I just got these boots last month and did it after they got way too muddy. I'm used to shifty cheap work boots. Not good ones. Thanks

Anonymous Fri Dec 29 19:22:59 2023 No.17953993

>>17953764
Unless the leather looks dry to the touch and is starting to look like it will crack, you don't need to condition it.
Unless there are actively damaging chemicals sitting on the leather, you really shouldn't be using leather cleaner more than once a year. If you do use leather cleaner to remove damaging chemicals (e.g., hydraulic fluids if you are a wrench), use conditioner afterwards and let the boots dry fully after you condition them.

That's really all you need.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 22:01:28 2023 No.17954182 >>17953092 i fucking HATE leddit

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 22:03:45 2023 No.17954183 >>17953860 I’m very relieved, but poor anon. He has no boots.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 22:22:06 2023 No.17954210 >>17953713 id pants?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 23:05:38 2023 No.17954293 >>17953713 Why are the facings so wide opvhnapen?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 23:06:50 2023 No.17954294 What fragrance do y'all pair with your BOOTS?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 23:10:01 2023 No.17954298 >>17954183 Whites supports their customers and sent anon a new pair of boots too

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 23:12:08 2023 No.17954301 >>17954294 I haven't used fragance in about ten years

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 23:23:06 2023 No.17954313 >>17953713 >dude you can go a full size down

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 23:28:20 2023 No.17954320 >>17954301 You should.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 23:30:32 2023 No.17954324 >>17954320 Why? I don't have a strong body odor and my sweat is clean and relatively odorless. My wife likes my natural smell too.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 23:33:31 2023 No.17954329 >>17954320 Nah only if he wants to smell good. Some prefer to smell like nothing. Some days I wear frags some days I don’t. >>17954298 Based whites

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 29 23:49:13 2023 No.17954345 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f1BSl1Wlms

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 01:03:30 2023 No.17954430 >>17954324 Your wife is working against you here. You have potential which remains untapped.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 01:31:20 2023 No.17954438 File: 2.15 MB, 3962x3000, 20231229_172224~2.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] new boots are in. very happy with how they turned out. i guess it's to be expected with an mto, but these are thest fitting boots i have owned right out the box.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 01:31:53 2023 No.17954439 >>17954438 museum finish?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 01:35:49 2023 No.17954443 File: 2.07 MB, 3936x3000, 20231229_172355~2.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17954439 yes, plum museum for the color.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 01:37:33 2023 No.17954446 >>17954324 Try molecule 01, it’ll work with your skin chemistry.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 02:00:34 2023 No.17954467 >>17954443 Cobblers Union?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 02:04:02 2023 No.17954470 >>17954438 >>17954443 needs more toe spring

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 02:19:15 2023 No.17954480 >>17954438 >>17954443 very nice anon >>17954470 its a dressy last, you want little toe spring for it to look sleeker.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 02:44:12 2023 No.17954505 >>17954467 enzo bonafe, their more formal take on the galway.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 03:37:26 2023 No.17954554 >>17954438 >>17954443 will you post a pic in sunlight later? love the way museum finishes look in the sun

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 03:54:37 2023 No.17954566 >>17954294 As mall-core as it is, I actually like bath & body works graphite cologne. It's pretty affordable and my wife loves is always all over me when I wear it.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 09:15:54 2023 No.17954716 >>17954443 >>17954438 Looks great Is it 363mod or 74945 last?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 09:17:33 2023 No.17954718 >>17954443 >>17954438 Also, are you in Europe? If you order via Lorenzo does Bonafe ship directly to you despite Lorenzo being American?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 09:47:00 2023 No.17954728 >>17954718 not him but yes, they can send it directly from the factory and u don't have to pay VAT.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 11:30:08 2023 No.17954773 File: 212 KB, 1200x1200, CBCC052B-2FEE-45C4-BE24-D9BAF417018C.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Do you guys like black zug? I don't own any black boots and thought it's worth getting one at some point

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 11:44:03 2023 No.17954782 >>17954773 i have a couple of black boots that i never wear.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 12:13:02 2023 No.17954805 Are there any classical, elegant shoes that are as comfortable to walk in as sneakers?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 12:22:46 2023 No.17954816 >>17954782 Why not

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 12:29:02 2023 No.17954818 >>17954816 who knows, maybe i don't like them much.

Anonymous Sat Dec 30 12:52:33 2023 No.17954838

I have a pair of Red Wing Moc Toe boots with the classic white wedge heel, and I want to change out the wedge for a higher heeled lug like on a Nicks boot. Is it a good idea to ask a shoe repair place to do it or will they destroy my boots? Would it be a better idea to save up for the equivalent Nicks boots?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 13:47:05 2023 No.17954881 >>17954838 A good mail in cobbler that won't fuck your shit up will cost ~$200, not including shipping.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 14:04:44 2023 No.17954900 >>17954838 >for a higher heeled lug like on a Nicks boot. you need a high arch last

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 14:25:17 2023 No.17954920 >>17954838 You might as well get a new boot

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 14:28:38 2023 No.17954926 Get hype faggots my nigs are coming in today

Anonymous Sat Dec 30 15:06:26 2023 No.17954965

>>17954805
It's never going to be as comfortable but once I got my sizing right and bought well fitting dress shoes I can wear them all day without any issues.

I really like the fit of TLB's Artista line, they have a narrow heel and the heel counter extends to the waist for support. I bought a pair with double soles (the bottom sole is rubber) and it's really comfy.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 15:07:53 2023 No.17954967 >>17954805 edward green dover on 202 or 606 on R1 soles.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 16:41:28 2023 No.17955053 >>17954920 Why it would only cost him $200 way cheaper than a new boot and it’s already broken in and comfy

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 16:56:12 2023 No.17955081 >>17955053 >already broken in and comfy That’s not how it works

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>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 17:59:43 2023 No.17955175 >>17955119 yeah why didn't he buy those instead of the wedge

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:00:47 2023 No.17955178 >>17953070 i need to get my black leather chelseas resoled, is there a solid slip-proof sole that isn't insanely chunky and ugly?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:01:48 2023 No.17955180 >>17955178 vibram 269

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:12:00 2023 No.17955205 >>17953713 nigga put those baked potatoes back in the oven i know they're still hard as a rock they got at least 20 more minutes in there

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:12:51 2023 No.17955206 >>17955081 Yes it is Jew

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Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:16:22 2023 No.17955214

>>17954324
i'd never consider fragrance as an alternative to good hygiene, it's just another layer to your presentation/outfit that i personally enjoy. i usually only wear 1-2 sprays of most of my fragrances meaning you can't smell it unless you're kissing my neck you homo freak

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:19:42 2023 No.17955224 File: 1.41 MB, 1020x754, 1692577542390364.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >6 weeks lol

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:21:06 2023 No.17955227 >>17955119 Tranny heel. Looks rediculous.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:21:22 2023 No.17955228 File: 3.10 MB, 1988x3129, 20231230_100835~2.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17954554 >>17954716 74945. i have pretty wide feet and i was worried the 363 mod would end up looking too big at the front.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:28:12 2023 No.17955245 >>17955228 I have wide feet and Soller is a good last for me and so is 363mod but I was afraid of the 74945 because it's F width

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:34:08 2023 No.17955251 >>17955245 they can always size up if you really like the 74945. they had to feather mine to be a G plus width and added 2mm for the little toes.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:52:36 2023 No.17955286 >>17955206 you can't do what anon is asking with just a resole, needs to be totally rebuilt on a different last. literally everything is new except the uppers that's like the least of all issues with break in it's basically a brand new boot

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:53:51 2023 No.17955290 >>17955286 Ok I take it back then. I have a whites 350 on crepe sole. When it comes time to resole I can only resole with Crepe?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:54:12 2023 No.17955292 when is rose anshill going to cut apart a pair of JK new western boots? [spoiler]whenever they pay him[\spoiler]

Anonymous Sat Dec 30 18:57:46 2023 No.17955294

>>17955290
it's not about the sole, your boots were built with a different last. the red wings don't have any arch support or as many layers of leather between the insole and outsole, so you can't just slap a new sole on with a heel and cosplay as a high arch boot without the arch support construction that you have in your 350s
not sure what youll be able to resole with per whites policy but any wedge sole certainly, possibly a heel but can't say for certain. your boots are at least built on the same 55 last as whites/franks/nigs other high arch boots

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 19:14:28 2023 No.17955317 >>17955294 he can resole the 350s with a regular heel but theyd need to remove the build up leather from the heel that they have to add to put it on a wedge

Anonymous Sat Dec 30 19:38:12 2023 No.17955353

>>17955228
74945 is their best last imo.
>>17955245
wide? I never thought of 363mod to be wide, i could probably go 0.5 up from C&J. I ask for feather at width now, which is just about perfect. I have MTOs on 375 and 173 coming, excited to try those lasts out. Soller is ok, Harlech last (341) looks similar (although superior over all) and fits much more wide.

Anonymous Sat Dec 30 20:13:14 2023 No.17955404

Hi /btg/. Got my first pair of boots 8 months ago, Red Wing Blacksmiths in the black teacore leather. Wasn't sure if I was going to like them but I wound up wearing them all the time. I went with Red Wing initially so I could walk into a store and guarantee I got something that fit, but for a second pair I wanted to dig deeper. I decided if I'm going to pick up a second pair it was worth dropping some cash to get something that would be a lifelong pair. Along the way I looked at the Viberg 2030 and the the heavyweight cognac grabbed my attention immediately. I wound up grabbing them but I'm not sure if the veg tanned double butt leather will require different care than more traditional leathers for uppers. Any suggestions here, should I treat them any different or is the usual horsehair brush and seasonal conditioning enough?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 20:14:53 2023 No.17955408 >>17955404 treat it as usual but keep in mind veg tan will spot in the rain easier than chrome

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 20:16:05 2023 No.17955412 >>17955317 Thanks Pat. Would that cost extra? I plan on resoling with crepes anyway when the time comes.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 20:25:13 2023 No.17955420 >>17955412 if youre resoling with a wedge its just a simple glue job that even the worst cobbler would struggle to fuck up. its actually a benefit of wedges

Anonymous Sat Dec 30 20:40:37 2023 No.17955444

>>17955408
Good point, I wasn't aware that they'd be more sensitive to water stains. I assume Viberg hasn't treated them against staining though I should ask them and verify. I guess I'll need to consider if I want to wet them evenly myself (probably not), treat them with wax (maybe) or embrace stains as they come as part of the patina.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 20:44:05 2023 No.17955449 >>17955444 I stepped into salt water today with my waxed flesh leather boots and my feet didn’t get wet

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 20:45:39 2023 No.17955455 >>17955444 i'd say embrace it the point of veg tan is to get the patina and change throughout its life, if you don't want change then go chrome

Anonymous Sat Dec 30 21:21:07 2023 No.17955528

>>17955455
That's the way I'm leaning, I got the teacore Blacksmiths to let them patina so it's not like I want baby them. I'm a little concerned water spots might make them look like shit for a while but it seems like they eventually fade. Butts and Shoulders looks like they specialize in veg tanned boots and they recommend wearing them only in dry conditions for the first month which'll make them a little more resistant to gaining radically different spots when wet.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 22:08:11 2023 No.17955584 So I shouldn't buy Thursday's even at that affordable price point?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 22:09:11 2023 No.17955588 >>17955584 save up and buy better

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 22:54:20 2023 No.17955663 I bought a pair of Solovair. How should I lace them? What is the consensus in this general when it comes to lacing boots, how should they be laced?

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 23:12:59 2023 No.17955701 File: 15 KB, 574x339, 1698223746537116.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17955663

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 30 23:42:28 2023 No.17955759 >>17955701 I bought them because I like the look of docs but I didn't want to support tranny brand.

Anonymous Sat Dec 30 23:50:15 2023 No.17955773

>>17955759
>Likes the look of Docs
>Buys Solovair not because good but because not tranny
>Needs 4chan to decide how to lace them
I think you need to reevaluate how much the internet has taken over the decisions in your life. Think for yourself for once and lace the boots however you'd like.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 00:00:23 2023 No.17955788 >>17955773 Don’t listen to this anon. There are lots of ways to lace boots and some super secret cool ways to do it too. Also consider how you fold the tongue

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 00:05:44 2023 No.17955796 File: 3.48 MB, 3024x3038, IMG_9388.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Nigs finally arrived Tan Waced Flesh the GOAT

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 00:07:30 2023 No.17955797

>>17955788
yeah hes a retard, I thought about straight lace but the actual wear feels hindered by them, feels a little looser. I eventually just did them back to normal cross lacing because I think that it strikes the balance of looking pretty decent and being adjustable enough.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 00:08:20 2023 No.17955801 >>17955796 >honey vibram looks comfy

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 00:11:33 2023 No.17955804 File: 3.74 MB, 2482x3525, IMG_9386.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17955796

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 00:12:42 2023 No.17955806 >>17955801 I’ve only had the hard af redx sole and the Christy wedge so wasn’t sure what to expect from the honey but they’re nice, maybe even a little softer than expected

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 00:27:02 2023 No.17955821 >>17955796 >>17955804 Great color. Side note: ID on jeans?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 00:31:49 2023 No.17955831 >>17955821 Bravestar 14 oz jap selvedge - straight fit https://bravestarselvage.com/collections/the-true-straight-selvage-collection/products/true-straight-14-75oz-redline-japan-selvage-denim

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 00:34:37 2023 No.17955837 >>17955796 >facings not 2 miles apart at least one anon knows how to size their boots

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 00:41:04 2023 No.17955847 >>17955796 >Tan Waced Flesh nigga thats cinnamon or something

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 00:44:28 2023 No.17955852 File: 1.73 MB, 1170x1873, IMG_9396.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17955847 It’s “tan” by name only Lighting makes a crazy difference in how it look on camera btw

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 00:45:33 2023 No.17955855 File: 2.58 MB, 1170x1887, IMG_9394.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17955852

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 00:57:08 2023 No.17955873 File: 130 KB, 882x1280, 6C0E3D80-2A66-4EAB-A4C8-EB79C505E5DA.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Any of you fags got the Nike SFB field 2 Gore-Tex Boot? are they true sizing? I’ve heard conflicting things about running bigger / smaller.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 01:07:09 2023 No.17955886 >>17955796 Looks nice Anon, congrats

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 04:14:32 2023 No.17956041 File: 1.31 MB, 1179x1473, IMG_6283.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Is alligator btg approved? Always wanted some Alligator EGs, Gaziano’s, or Lobbs.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 04:37:52 2023 No.17956050 File: 1.15 MB, 900x1200, 1702940265433394.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17956041 yes

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 04:38:27 2023 No.17956053 >>17955847 >nigga thats cinnamon or something The smooth is tan, the rough out is waxed and becomes darker.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 04:45:41 2023 No.17956058 File: 141 KB, 1213x1016, croc.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17956041 crocodilian leather is based, get some hornback boots

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 04:57:22 2023 No.17956077 File: 464 KB, 1440x1800, IMG_6179.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17956058 Hornback looks better on yeehaws than some PNW abomination.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 05:28:34 2023 No.17956109 >>17956041 >>17956050 >>17956058 >>17956077 literal garbage

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 05:31:02 2023 No.17956111 File: 1.66 MB, 928x1022, 1679279636583538.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17956058 for me? It's elephant+alligator

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 06:13:29 2023 No.17956154 >>17953636 keep polishing until it's a mirror it will be more reflective and thus look lighter

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 06:37:08 2023 No.17956191

>>17955873
Not the goretex but I got the SFB 2 in tan. Got them online because they're not available at any shop in my area.
I went with the same size I use in Nike. Now, over the years I found Nike to be the most consistent brand in terms of sizing regardless of model to the point that I can get my size without trying them on and the shoes will fit exactly the same with surprising accuracy.
But the SFBs feel a little bigger than usual, for me not enough to go down a half size, but definitely the boots fit a bit looser, even tightening the laces as much as I can.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 09:27:50 2023 No.17956336 My boots all sold quickly on ebay but my Carmina black captoe oxfords at 179€ and my Allen Edmonds wingtips at 139€ are not moving, should I drop the price? I think it's a decent price for well taken care of shoes with minimal wear.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 10:30:17 2023 No.17956371 File: 419 KB, 480x640, 1674284263218945.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I'm gonna puke

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 10:33:08 2023 No.17956375

>>17955353
>wide? I never thought of 363mod to be wide
Really? Apparently 363mod was the 'wider' version of the original 363
But it is a bit short I feel.

I wear a G width in other brands and 363mod is a good fit. Never tried C&J. I might order from their site if they take care of EU customs.

>>17955251
>they had to feather mine to be a G plus width and added 2mm for the little toes
I knew about the feathering but I didn't know you can add extra for the little toes. I'll definitely use that next time.
I like the sharp angles on the sides of the 74945 last and was afraid the 'feathering' would dull the angles of the last a little bit.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 10:34:17 2023 No.17956377 >>17956371 I hate black boots with non-black soles. I hate black boots where the panel edges haven't been skived and just stand out like a sore thumb.

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 10:35:06 2023 No.17956379

>>17956336
I sold both my Vibergs to the same guy locally for 350 euro each within a day. Been trying to get rid of some Carminas too, they aren't selling well.
>>17956375
I find italian lasts to be really narrow, so 363mod was not much better. C&J pay customs within the EU.

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 10:44:07 2023 No.17956385
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Anyone have experience with Lavitus footwear? See pic related.

They look good, but these autistic Germans will not advertise their goods. Just really want to see an outfit for reference.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 10:58:30 2023 No.17956391 >>17956385 looks like a solid norvegese construction

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:17:06 2023 No.17956403
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Opinions on C&J Snowdon?

Veldtschoen
Bellows tongue
Rubber sole

Looks good for all weather, also plain toe so good for casual outfits

No idea on the last though. And the color is a bit questionable isn't it?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:18:54 2023 No.17956405 File: 106 KB, 1440x810, slot-4-materials-snowdon-oak-waxhide.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17956403 Looks a bit darker here so probably easier to pair Might be just the photo

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:21:45 2023 No.17956408 File: 298 KB, 567x555, oK5Y3qh.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] That is a steal. But my size is out of stock.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:24:42 2023 No.17956414 File: 2.21 MB, 900x1200, 1674415867180025.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17956403 last looks similar to EG 64. The real problems with the RTW makeup are only half bellows tongue and the leather..

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:25:06 2023 No.17956415 >>17956403 When would you ever need a boot with burly veldtschoen construction and commando soles, but with the pointy look of a formal shoe? A wedding in a muddy field?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:26:30 2023 No.17956417 >>17956415 Is that really that pointy? Anyway now that you mentioned it I'm getting the kind of vibes of people driving range rovers downtown to go for a coffee

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:30:23 2023 No.17956421 >>17956417 >Is that really that pointy? Well yes. Unless you have feet shaped like baguette ends, there's going to be an inch of empty space in the tip of the shoe.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:31:20 2023 No.17956423 >>17956421 there is nothing wrong with that.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:32:31 2023 No.17956425 >>17956423 It gives your shoes a formal look.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:32:42 2023 No.17956426 >>17956336 How long have they been up on ebay? Do you have Vinted on your country?

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:34:14 2023 No.17956427
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Opinions on Skolyx sneakers?

Seems like a good price for the quality
Problem is I once bought a pair of high end sneakers from Crown Northampton and they are built like tanks but that makes them inflexible and hot.

Maybe I should just buy Adidas and deal with the trash quality.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:39:30 2023 No.17956431 >>17956425 good thing its not a pointy last >>17956414

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:50:07 2023 No.17956444 >>17956431 t. blind

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 11:51:08 2023 No.17956445

>>17956427
I got some Thursday sneakers and haven't worn them more than a handful of times because they're kinda pointless. I assume the following applies to any thick leather minimalist sneaker.
You get the downsides of both a boot and a sneaker without any of the upsides. You get stiff leather, a break in period but don't have the arch and ankle support of boots nor the cushyness of sneakers.
They live in that weird middle zone in which they don't really accomplish anything save looking cool if you like that aesthetic.
The leather sambas I got get way more wears and are better in every aspect minus thick leather, but when I want thick leather I just wear boots.
Get yourself a pair of leather sambas or GATs and forget about thick leather sneakers.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 12:07:46 2023 No.17956455 >>17956385 Retard proofing for lazy zoomers who cant bother to search, then go on /btg/ to spew dumb shit like “Europe only makes pointy dress shoes”.

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 12:59:05 2023 No.17956494

>>17956455
You're correct. I'd like to add that there's no such thing as Europe, and the European Union and especially the Schengen treaty are very contentious subjects. Europe consists of nations and regions that produce different styles. These are manufactured in Alpine regions where boots are worn for hiking and hunting. Of course these are very different from Italian or English dress shoes worn in cities by bankers and business men.

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 14:10:31 2023 No.17956549
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>>17954881
>>17954900
>>17954920
Damn. I don't feel like I can justify the expenditure on a new pair of work boots when my current pair are fully broken in and fit fine.

My Red Wings look a lot like the picture; what lather color for Nicks boots best matches these? I want them to stay matched with my belt.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 14:13:09 2023 No.17956550 >>17955119 >>17955175 I bought my Red Wings 5+ years ago when my tastes were different

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 14:14:00 2023 No.17956551 >>17956549 don't buy nigs buy franks https://www.reddit.com/r/NicksHandmadeBoots/comments/18uyk97/rebuild_issue/

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 14:20:48 2023 No.17956557

>>17956551
>https://www.reddit.com/r/NicksHandmadeBoots/comments/18uyk97/rebuild_issue/
I am not actually a manual laborer and wear these boots for fashion, so I don't expect to ever get them rebuilt.

That said I much prefer the look of Nicks to Frank's.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 14:24:13 2023 No.17956559 >>17956557 kek what they make the same boots frank literally owned and ran nicks for 20 years nigs is just better at marketing having sold out to reddit

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 14:25:43 2023 No.17956561 >>17956559 Frank doesn't make moc toes and has a different selection of leathers

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 14:30:55 2023 No.17956565

>>17956561
If you want a more traditional moc toe just buy the whites Perry select
No better boot for the price
Nigs def has more leather options but franks’ selection is pretty robust as well if you look at all the custom options
I bought some nigs because they’re the only ones offering the leather I wanted so I get it

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 14:45:56 2023 No.17956571
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>>17956549
personally not a fan of a moc toe with a heel but that's just me tho
predator orange might be similar color initially but will end up a medium dark brown like most eventually

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 14:47:20 2023 No.17956573 >PNW wankfest Cringe.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 14:50:58 2023 No.17956575 >>17956573 >t. thursday boots owner

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 14:51:58 2023 No.17956576 >>17956575 Double cringe.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 14:57:06 2023 No.17956581 >>17956576 post boots nigger

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 16:12:29 2023 No.17956619 File: 2.45 MB, 3271x1683, IMG_9399.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >mogged also post boots

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 16:16:17 2023 No.17956624
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>>17956619
is the one on the right also made by whites?
is it one of those lasts with arch support? does it feel good?

anyway here's one of my boots
i sold the vibergs

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 16:21:49 2023 No.17956628

>>17956624
Right are nigs, 55 last
Feel p good, fit is spot on
Leathers stiff, just got them yesterday so need to break in but feels like it should be an easy break in, haven’t felt any issues with the heel counter which is usually the worst part of break in for me

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 16:53:39 2023 No.17956652
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>>17956571
the promo pics on nicks page are misleading
IRL these look like a pointier GS brass boot

for reference these are also 55 last and celastic, so it's not toe collapse or something that the stitch is further back on the last that the nigs pics suggest

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 17:01:04 2023 No.17956663 >>17956455 OK, schizo

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 17:05:43 2023 No.17956670

>>17956652
I’ve seen a lot of variance in how the do the moc toes desu, some of them from a few months back with safety toes were pretty bad, but they say they’ve worked with the stitchers or modified the pattern or something recently
To me it’s just a bit odd/out of place seeing a moc toe without the wedge

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 17:07:53 2023 No.17956673 >>17953713 >>17955796 Ok serious question, how the fuck can different people end up with boots that look like they fit totally different but both claim perfect fits? Also why do I only see shit like the first pair in PNW boots and never other brands?

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 17:32:24 2023 No.17956701

>>17956670
inconsistencies in production aside
nigs seems to be in shambles right now in general

they used to lean into the obnoxious viral marketing so hard and now their youtube channel is completely dead
and i think it's kind of emblematic for their general state of affairs as a company
they were hitting million view videos 7 months ago, now they coast on 1k-4k views, absolutely pathetic for a channel with 400k+ subs
also had a ton of sponsored "reviews" everywhere from other channels
they were riding the algorithm pretty effectively before, the podcast shit they upload now is partly to blame for killing it

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 17:33:01 2023 No.17956702 >>17956619 >size 8

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 17:35:32 2023 No.17956706 >>17956673 They don't have any skilled pattern markers.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 17:41:41 2023 No.17956710 >>17956702 Both 10EE :^)

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 17:42:21 2023 No.17956713 >>17956710 i simply dont believe you

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 17:50:57 2023 No.17956722

>>17956701
They really fucked up getting rid of Grant and replacing him with some zoomer retard. Also they’re trying to fling too much shit at the wall to see what sticks as far as expanding products and shit. Between the listing machines, talking about getting rid of max support walnut (literally their best selling leather), modifying the builder pro pattern, asking for so much feedback from reddit, etc. they’re casualising themselves a bit too hard
Frank saw the righting on the wall with the new owners. Can’t deny my nigs arrived flawlessly which I’m super happy about but I did notice the build card was missing 3 initials so their attention to detail seems hit or miss

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 18:36:56 2023 No.17956750 parkhurst needing to list 3 shades of natural double shot is really funny to me great leather with no color consistency

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 19:48:49 2023 No.17956820 File: 775 KB, 640x480, 1702903524373381.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] damn nigs look like that?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 20:01:58 2023 No.17956836 >>17956820 thought u were hype

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 20:23:29 2023 No.17956858 >>17956663 Retards don't get to have an opinion. Will you drink your own piss ff water is not advertised to you?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 20:39:02 2023 No.17956887 >>17956858 it's just boots man chill out lmao

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 20:59:18 2023 No.17956914 >>17956455 zoomers live in your head rent-free. you're old and crying over boots lmao

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 21:07:48 2023 No.17956935 File: 1.06 MB, 4000x3000, 1689010260928845.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17956820 Almost as good looking as wesco

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 21:12:00 2023 No.17956940
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Looking for recommendations:
>brogue boot
>leather
>lug/beefy sole

pic rel isnt the ideal, just what i could find for general reference. I saw a pair by brand "Fred" but they were like $800 or some ridiculous shit.

I saw a pair of Solovair's that looked like a possible fit, they seemed a bit bland.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 21:13:28 2023 No.17956942 File: 747 KB, 2000x2000, grenson-fred-brogue-boot-dark-brown-p31049-663443_zoom.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17956940 this is basically what i'm looking for, i just cannot afford the $825 for the particular boot pictured

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 21:20:25 2023 No.17956950 >>17956940 >>17956942 you cant go cheap with brougues you kinda need to either buy trickers or let go of the idea

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 21:22:23 2023 No.17956953 >>17956950 So in the entire world market of mens fashion boots there does not exist anything halfway decent for less than $800-900? I find that pretty much impossible to believe

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 21:24:58 2023 No.17956956 >>17956953 >So in the entire world market of mens fashion boots there does not exist anything halfway decent for less than $800-900? the issue is that cheap brogues look really nasty

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 21:26:19 2023 No.17956958 >>17956940 Trickers Stow

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 21:27:26 2023 No.17956960
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>>17956942
This>>17956950

You can get Cheaney or Truckers on sale. If you live in the US buy from UK retailers usually you don’t have to pay VAT so you can get C&J Islays for $5-600. My dad tried mine and was finally convinced to buy a proper boot so he went and bought 2 from Robert Old UK for $1K shipped total to burgerland.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 21:34:33 2023 No.17956971 >>17956953 Couple of reasons >Brogues aren't that popular >There are few good looking brogue patterns/lasts out there

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 21:41:08 2023 No.17956983 >>17956914 Retards saying dumb shit about "Europe" as if it's one unifying territory.really grind my gears. I know you are lurking here retards, I will deport you then gas you myself.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 21:48:32 2023 No.17956991 >>17956887 It's not about boots. It's about 2 retards.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 21:55:22 2023 No.17956996 Where can I get a black waxed suede boot under $400?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 21:59:38 2023 No.17957000 >>17956996 What style? Cap toe or no?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 22:05:51 2023 No.17957008 >>17957000 Cap toe. Shit, I'll take none cap toe at this point. Been waiting for restock at Parkhurst but dont seem like Andrew will have them anytime soon..

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 22:20:27 2023 No.17957033
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What should I expect to spend on formal calfskin boots? I am putting together a set of morning dress and need a quality pair of appropriate shoes. I like these button boots from Bonafe but they will run me ~$700. Is that a bargain or too much? And what companies make good products in this vein?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 22:21:16 2023 No.17957036 >>17957033 you will pay whatever price they ask because there aren't a lot of button boot makers around

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 22:25:45 2023 No.17957043 >>17956996 >Where can I get a black waxed suede boot under $400? Edward Boot - Black Waxed Commander

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 22:25:59 2023 No.17957044 File: 33 KB, 828x1168, 0E25F57A-DA13-4E15-8C0B-5CABD26F4A5C.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] my ortega IIs came and they are pretty tame on foot not as extreme as i would have guessed

Anonymous Sun Dec 31 22:28:38 2023 No.17957051

>>17957033
Button boots from bonafe for $700 are definitely some of the best value you'll get. EB are like one of the few bootmakers that did not jack up prices by 30-40% since 2020. I'd put them around C&J in terms of finishing and QC, but they are handwelted and (probably) MTO with a lot of flexibility, so there's more value in EB.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 22:43:56 2023 No.17957084 File: 103 KB, 1250x784, 1675889836544716.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17957044

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 22:52:19 2023 No.17957099 >>17957084 yes i could post anime

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 22:54:40 2023 No.17957104 File: 3.62 MB, 1600x1199, 1691831419720822.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] ouch

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 23:06:30 2023 No.17957119 >>17956942 https://trickers.com/collections/stow-country-boots/products/stow-country-boot-marron-antique-1

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 31 23:27:22 2023 No.17957143 >>17957099 Yes, you are cringe in both real life and online space.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 00:10:36 2024 No.17957185 >>17957033 J Fitzpatrick

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 00:13:36 2024 No.17957189 Anyone ever heard of this company Grinders? https://kerzai.lt/preke/kestrel-black/

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 00:27:18 2024 No.17957204 >>17957084 >anime avatar fag post your boots, you cringy fuck

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 00:28:33 2024 No.17957207 >>17956371 /fa/ zoomers will defend these footwear abominations.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 00:38:04 2024 No.17957216 File: 752 KB, 4000x3000, 1689700141711260.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17957204

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 01:31:24 2024 No.17957268 >>17957143 Not that anon. You have an anime reaction image folder. There is nothing lamer but frogs. Fucking queer.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 01:32:22 2024 No.17957273 File: 63 KB, 571x372, 1673174861830041.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 01:38:23 2024 No.17957278 File: 166 KB, 696x827, 1676064069608094.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >nobootz coming into boot thread to seethe about boots >anti anime queers coming into an anime imageboard to seethe about anime reaction pics lol

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 01:53:16 2024 No.17957289 >>17955211 ID on black pair?

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 02:14:43 2024 No.17957307 >>17956191 I thought as much, I’ll just order my size and get thicker socks. Thank you buddy

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 02:27:22 2024 No.17957326 File: 2.35 MB, 4080x3072, PXL_20231231_233510792.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Funny how the pair I was least excited to purchase is now my favorite.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 02:51:40 2024 No.17957345 >>17957326 are those spanish parkhurst?

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 03:07:25 2024 No.17957355 >>17957326 kudu?

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 06:11:37 2024 No.17957441 >>17957036 I just want formal calfskin boots, they don't have to be button boots

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 08:32:41 2024 No.17957506 >>17957104 >stitching done by someone with tremor >highly contrasting white but the U-tip is piss yellow why

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 09:03:44 2024 No.17957520 80% of boots posted here are ugly as fuck

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 09:05:37 2024 No.17957521 >>17957520 post something that's in the 20% then

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 10:01:59 2024 No.17957540 >>17957278 You are not on /a/ retard. Kill yourself slowly then film it avatarfag.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 10:05:22 2024 No.17957541 >>17957216 It’s this one cringe faggot with badly fitted pants, ugly engineers. Little bitch coward who never post full fit anyway and always recycle one pic. Fuck off wee bitch, not even people on this mongolian basket weaving forum like you.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 11:41:29 2024 No.17957589 >>17955837 >facings not 2 miles apart What's that?

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 12:38:36 2024 No.17957614 >>17956983 OK, schizo

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 13:30:06 2024 No.17957647 File: 3.38 MB, 4000x3000, 20231217_195804.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 13:53:34 2024 No.17957665 File: 862 KB, 1669x1982, IMG_9412.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17957589 see: arrows and shit Compare to >>17953713

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 15:06:35 2024 No.17957700 >>17957647 Nice, Tecovas?

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 15:17:45 2024 No.17957708 >>17957700 Sendra, i want me some tecovas but i think they're hard to get/really expensive in Europe

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 15:19:19 2024 No.17957710 File: 59 KB, 640x591, 8vezpnf9ir9c1.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] the problem with these boots is that they end up being more lace than boot at least if the laces were one color it wouldn't be so visually distracting

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 15:20:26 2024 No.17957714 >Boot Brands NO what about boot brands YES? only ever owned a pair of eddie bauer k6s so i dont know where to start looking for stuff under £200

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 15:32:38 2024 No.17957726 >>17957714 >so i dont know where to start looking for stuff under £200 just dont

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 15:42:55 2024 No.17957738 >>17957714 I think the cheapest still recommended brands are meermin and yanko

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 15:45:40 2024 No.17957740 >>17957714 >under £200 You won’t find anything decent

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 15:49:09 2024 No.17957742 >>17957738 >meermin didnt feel anything in particular looking at their boots, but their other shoes are pretty cool. might pick one of them up instead

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 16:05:54 2024 No.17957751 >>17957710 Your pants go over the boot..

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 16:15:09 2024 No.17957757 >>17957710 I bet you look like a straight neo nazi

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 16:22:01 2024 No.17957760 >>17957757 personally i think he looks gay

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 17:27:28 2024 No.17957829 >>17957714 >stuff under £200 chippewa on ebay

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 17:54:34 2024 No.17957855 Why isn’t the patriot rebuildable

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 17:58:24 2024 No.17957858 >>17957855 When you remove the tranny heel, the boot catches fire.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 18:05:03 2024 No.17957867 >>17957541 post your boots, you cringy fuck

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 18:06:12 2024 No.17957871 >>17957867 How about you write like a white person.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 18:19:39 2024 No.17957892 >>17957871 He can’t because he isnt. It’s larp coping all the way. He is likely some spic who got no friends out there, spend all money on reddit s8y boots to look for attention here.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 18:21:18 2024 No.17957896 >>17957867 Im occupied by your mom’s throat far down my dick. Her fat ass blocks the view of my boots.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 18:24:37 2024 No.17957900 not boot related, but any good off the rack brown leather shoes i could buy? goodyear welt, the usual

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 18:25:45 2024 No.17957901 >>17957855 Rebuild is 300 bucks and a new patriot is 350 so they just recommend you buy a new one. Otherwise no physical limitations.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 18:29:28 2024 No.17957906 >>17957900 parkhurst

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 18:41:15 2024 No.17957915 >>17957900 Beginner tier? Allen Edmonds on sale, Berwick if EU

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 19:38:01 2024 No.17957987 >>17957708 Nice. How do they size?

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 19:39:37 2024 No.17957990 >>17957710 What prevents you from switching laces? It's not illegal or something.

Anonymous Mon Jan 1 20:15:53 2024 No.17958032
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PNW boots are a meme. I barely wear my whites since they’re a bitch to take on/off with a high instep so I’m probably going to sell them. I considered having them switched to speedhooks but it’s probably not worth the effort.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 20:20:23 2024 No.17958038 >>17958032 You got an 8 inch boot with all eyelets you goofy where’s Waldo lookin ass nigga tf did you expect they’d just come off like slippers?

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 20:32:35 2024 No.17958058 >>17957855 It doesn't make financial sense for them to rebuild it when a brand new one costs $50 more than a rebuild.

Anonymous Mon Jan 1 20:34:44 2024 No.17958062

>>17958032
>PNW boots are a meme. I barely wear my whites since they’re a bitch to take on/off
They're a pain to take off because you customized it to have all eyelets.
They're easy to put on and take off it just takes a little more time if you have eyelets like they all cone with standard.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 20:35:45 2024 No.17958063 >>17958062 speedhooks*

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 20:36:14 2024 No.17958064 >>17958032 having a secure heel pocket is part of the appeal for PNW boots

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 20:40:13 2024 No.17958071 >>17958032 >I considered having them switched to speedhooks but it’s probably not worth the effort just put the speedhooks in the eyelets

Anonymous Mon Jan 1 21:10:53 2024 No.17958127

>>17958062
They were a division road make up I got on sale. No customization. It seems like DV doesn’t like speedhooks because all their collabs eyelets only now.

>>17958038
Yes, I have other 8” eyelet only boots that I don’t have to completely unlace and use a shoe horn to get on/off

>>17958064
All my other boots have heel packets just as good if not better

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 21:11:23 2024 No.17958129 i don't believe you

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 21:48:57 2024 No.17958177 It's so weird that Crockett & Jones is like "out of stock" on their own website with no option to order anyway. Like.. just make more?

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 22:12:39 2024 No.17958208 File: 23 KB, 645x645, 1704147126679.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>17953070 Hey I ever go on fa but I want to buy a pair of boots, Why are doc's bad? I have been look at red wing Iron rangers are they worth the price tag?

Anonymous Mon Jan 1 22:16:40 2024 No.17958216

>>17958208
>Why are doc's bad?
plastic coated leather that will peel and crack with wear
no shank plus soft sole so you're gonna pronate
not actually welted, but rather "heat welted" meaning it'll fail
>I have been look at red wing Iron rangers are they worth the price tag?
yes, they are the lowest entry point for good quality boots.

Anonymous Mon Jan 1 22:26:51 2024 No.17958229

>>17958208
>I have been look at red wing Iron rangers are they worth the price tag?
Worth is subjective, I think you get 100xmore bang for your buck with Frank's Patriot than you do with Red wing iron rangers.
https://franksboots.com/collections/the-patriot/products/the-patriot

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 22:29:19 2024 No.17958232 >>17958229 this. Frank's Patriot or White's Perry Select (if you want a moc toe) are the best boots for the price bar none

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 23:30:09 2024 No.17958330 >>17957987 Regular shoe size for me, did a bit of research beforehand and most people seem to say that sendra's are true to size.

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>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 23:35:34 2024 No.17958345 File: 91 KB, 640x480, sddefault.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]

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Anonymous Mon Jan 1 23:39:08 2024 No.17958355
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>>17958208
Docs are fine, just not the best ever forever boot you’ll be able to pass down to your kids and be the ultimate footwear. I have a pair of Great Frog collab DMs that are comfy as hell.

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 23:50:39 2024 No.17958371 >>17958334 >>17958347 ouch

>>	Anonymous Mon Jan 1 23:51:47 2024 No.17958374 File: 98 KB, 525x700, 1703905976962653.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] embrace the space

>>	Anonymous Tue Jan 2 00:49:57 2024 No.17958434 >Rose anvil finally doing Russells. >Doesn't cut them open Welp

>>	Anonymous Tue Jan 2 01:06:57 2024 No.17958446 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge-WRNtaKac

>>	Anonymous Tue Jan 2 01:11:20 2024 No.17958450 Tranny heel thread

>>	Anonymous Tue Jan 2 01:16:37 2024 No.17958459 >>17958450 nigger

>>	Anonymous Tue Jan 2 01:19:41 2024 No.17958460 >>17958459 Tranny hipster reddit nigger

>>	Anonymous Tue Jan 2 01:20:37 2024 No.17958463 NEW: >>17958462 NEW: >>17958462 NEW: >>17958462

>>	Anonymous Tue Jan 2 01:59:41 2024 No.17958501 >>17958434 He basically never cuts anything open he didn't get for free now.

>>	Anonymous Wed Jan 3 03:25:38 2024 No.17960019 >>17958032 have you been tested for retardation?

>>	Anonymous Wed Jan 3 03:27:07 2024 No.17960023 >>17957710 fix your pants, bud. its either over the boot or in the boot, not whatever you have going on here. smokejumpers are based though, get the rose anvil full length kilties though.

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