/btg/ BOOT GENERAL - CHROMEXCEL NOT EVEN ONCE EDITIONWhat 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 rest themHow 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 goodno. 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>Bespoke>Sustainable>Vegan>Unknown leather source>Made in Chyna/Mexico/IndonesiaBoot Red Flags>Dainite (Get vibram v-bar instead)>C*rk/C*lastic>Zippers>Non gusseted tongues>Excessive/unnecessary seams>Combination/mixed material heelsBoot Brands NO>Turdsdays>Doc Shitters/Soloshitters>any Whatsapp makers in the far eastPREVIOUS>>18094095
>not wearing boots true to brannock sizeit smell like bitch in here
>>18104773Literal potato last
Is this a nice boot, What do you recommend for an absolute max of £300
>>18104794>What do you recommend for an absolute max of £300Tricker's factory shop during a sale.
>>18104773should your force a crease at the toes to make sure it's in the right area or let it happen naturally.
>>18104849doesn’t the fact that it happens naturally make that the right area by definition
>>18104658G&G’s F width lasts fit better than anything I’ve tried. I still need figure out my width on the 202 and 82 from EG.
Thoughts on companies using a wooden shank vs steel? Is it staying traditional or going cheap?
they’re perfect brehs…
>>18104885*peels*
>>18104879lighter and less rigid so it might feel more flexiblefiberglass is better
>>18104891>what leather you want?give me the double extra chrome deluxe, hold the veg, coat it thursday style and make it peel
>>18104794For 300 you can get Grant Stone, Allen Edmonds on sale, or Beckett Simononhttps://www.beckettsimonon.com/products/nolan-brogue-boots?variant=29574839697487&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=18289239343&utm_content=&utm_term=&gadid=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0MexBhD3ARIsAEI3WHIXNWPWKKv339ExjUHvmNMbdcuvZ0f9mQgapVNYW6A68Nck23AxQTAaAqDxEALw_wcBAnother option is custom from small Asian/Indonesian/Indian bootmakers but that takes a little time and research.
>>18104879traditional for dress shoes and the thought among even some bespoke makers is that it's more flexible when walking, while providing enough rigidity for a properly balanced low heel shoe, because a steel shank could eventually start digging into your arch (kind of a made up issue imo)wooden shanks also bond with leather better, while steel shanks need to be wrapped in something or nailed down to not slide around inside the shoeif you're not climbing ladders it's probably ok, but steel is better overall
>>18104956Boring as fuck and over priced.
>>18104773new boots are here. i appreciate the threads recommendation for dark brown over cinnamon. looks good in person and knowing it won't look like snot when it starts to wear is comforting.
>>18105623very nice anon
>>18105623>block heelbut why tho
>sprung toe on crepemax comfy
>>18105637because hes not a tranny
>>18105638I'd buy whites but only from a retailer
>>18105692Why's that? I just started the process of buying a pair of MPs from bakers
>>18105700because they have shit qc and customer serviceI need someone not retarded to look them over before I buy
>plastic heels with a leather veneerfrye's lol
>weston the jew shilling some 900 dollar chink boot
>>18105907>still hasn’t cut through JK’s convoy boots cheap Jew cunt shill
pnw manufacturers not even once
>>18106006works on my feet
>>18105907why wouldn't i just get vibergs if i wanted an overpriced stitchdown service boot?also who gives a fuck if the outsole stitch was done by hand on a stitchdown boot? it's completely pointless on a flat and wide waisted boot where a machine has enough room to stitch all around unlike on a high-end dress shoethe felt filler and the bison footbed are complete gimmicks
>>18106006what leather is that? why does it look overconditioned
thoughts?
>>18104794Grant Stone factory seconds or Red Wing 875.
>>18105637It looks way better.
>>18106034so cringe its based
>>18106037Tranny
Some of you morons are over oiling your boots. Literally every six months IF that. nothing more.
thicc
>>18105900Aggressively Jewish
>>18106060There's no general rule. It depends on your climate, how often you wear them, and how often you get them wet/muddy. I live in a wet/muddy/snowy climate and wear my boots in all types of weather. If I only oiled them twice a year they'd be ruined before that year was up.
Trumans aren't immune to shitty QC apparently.
Just wore new leather boots day 1 for 2 hours. Left foot has zero creasing while the right already has significant creasing. Why? Will this even out over the years? I’ve never had an issue like this before.
>>18106230natural variation
>>18106232As in the leather of one shoe is fucked and the leather in the other is better?
>>18106234post pics
>>18106235No pics but it looks exactly like this day 1https://imgur.com/a/g7xn7
>>18106041875
>>18106013Left and right boot look the same lol.
>>18106179Am*rican brand are like that. What do you expect?
>>18106179Heh, you tell me
>>18104773How different are Steinkogler Feldschuh Schwer compared to Feldschuh leicht? Can get the former, but the meme pair is the latter right? And does anyone have any advice on securing a pair of Steinkogler if you're international? Or is it just impossible.
>>18106351Schwer is the "heavy duty" version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSgA1e1OACI
>>18106240hard to comment unless you post your specific boot
>nigs promotional imaging >bitch’s boots fully not tied
>>18106972
>>18106976woman moment
>>18107066Hope she gets chased by a mountain lion.
>>18106750Why? It’s exactly like the pic.
>>18107128different tannages
>>18107162Like this
>>18107174
>>18106351Try survival-shop.at might be a waiting time.
>>18107193Thank you. I have also found http://www.militarypartner.com which stocks them as well. Does anyone have any experience buying from either of these places? Or advice on sizing if I'm normally a us 10, I've never worn boots before.
>>18107176oof bad luck
>>18107214Does this not get better? Will the left shoe catch up? Or do I just buy a new pair and gamble? Wtf do I do?
>>18105900That's painfull to look at.
are adieu boots any good ? how are their zippers ? hows the sizing ?
>>1810721310US on sneakers? Then probably a 43EUR.
>>18107213I'm a size 10 in converse, I wear 43 in another Steinkogler boot and in Clarks. I have wide feet, so your mileage may vary.The vendors recommend contacting them about sizing, so do inquire about that. You should provide them with foot length and the circumference at the widest part of the foot.It's worth putting in the effort, since these babies will last you for years.
i just want a fucking pair bros hurry up and do another production run reeeee
>>18107358Manlet 7000's
Do these look dry? I just scrubbed them with a nylon brush and water last night they were super dirty and dusty. Wasn't sure if I should oil them or keep wearing them. Thanks.
¿How did i do bros?
>>18107475Id on the boots on the far right side?
>>18107478These are official spanish army bootsThey are made by either Iturri, Vidal, or Aurahttps://cazaypescaalmonacid.com/es/botas-militares-y-polainas/2068-botas-iturri-ejercito-espanol.htmlThey can be had for 50/60€ new but you can find them good as new for half those prices from people who finished their service in Spainhttps://es.wallapop.com/app/search?filters_source=quick_filters&keywords=botas%20ejercito%20espa%C3%B1ol&max_sale_price=40My pair is made by iturri and i gotta say they're uncomfortable as fuck unless you're wearing thick socks or layered socks, which is what they're meant for i guess. idk if this is just on iturri boots or on all the others tooThey also feel like they're a size bigger than advertised, probably due to the sock thing i mentioned. They fit well if you do wear thick socks or layer them
What's the best pair of boots in the world if price is not a concern?
Work boot questionWhats the closest thing to rain boots that actually lets you drive a manual?
>>18107556NF Bootmaker
>>18107556Bespoke from the best of the best, the likes of G&G, Antonio Meccariello, Yohei Fukuda and so on. >>18107572lol, lmao even.
newfag here, how come theres a boot thread and a sneaker thread but no general shoe thread?
>>18107579>lol, lmao even.>Yohei Fukudalooks like every other dress shoe>Antonio MeccarielloLooks like Enzo Bonafe aka every other Italian shoe brand>G&GLooks like every other dress shoe
>>18107581its mostly boots, but sometimes shoes are posted too, i treat this thread less of a boot general but more of a stitched footwear general.
>>18107471>I just scrubbed them with a nylon brushget a horsehair brush the nylon is too stiff
>>18107588meanwhile NF bootmaker looks like Viberg >basic stitchdown construction>a single last (no bespoke either)>barely any patterns and leather selection (no bespoke patterns either)>lacks the techniques and skills of the high-end bespoke makersthey asked for the best of the best, not more exclusive viberg clone.
>>18107600>meanwhile NF bootmaker looks like Viberg Bold thing to say when every brand you posted looks identical.
>>18107600>>18107615
>>18107588> t. nicks owner
>>18107627Nah, Frank's Master Race, never bought from nicks in my fucking life.
>>18107630I can’t tell the difference they look exactly the same
>>18107615>not one viberg look alike, but also a dressier PNW-looking boot. Lmao G&G has more variety with just 2 models, and a lot more to choose from.
>>18107634One has soul. You wouldn't get it as a dress shoe enjoyer.
>>18107634ones made well the other is gimped for their redditard audience
>>18107471yeah, i think they are ready for conditioningthe color difference between the vamp and the shaft is pretty big, doesn't mean it needs a lot of conditioner thoughi would just do a light coat, then brush, saphir oiled leather is probably the best option for this, nothing too waxy
>>18106149>Ruined>Wears boots in a call centersure bud
What's the deal with those WWII reenacter boondockers? They seem very cheap. What would be a good alternative? A good light rough out leather boot?
>>18107730If you're referring to the WW2 Impressions Boondockers there's nothing wrong with them except they are uncomfortable to break in
>>18107722>this random stranger on the internet who I know nothing about said something reasonable but I have such a small brain that I'm going to throw random insults instead of acknowledging his point and moving on with my life, or just ignoring it entirelywhat's it like having a single digit IQ?
>>18107735Is there any better feeling than wearing a freshly cleaned and conditioned pair of boots?
this is almost a dream make-up for me, although i would not pick black for the edging, and i was actually thinking about buying a cf stead hide to get something like this made. i am envious of normal width feet and don't know why i torture myself by even looking at dr.
>>18107600bro, what do you need bespoke lasts for, when the one last in one width already fit THIS good?also bespoke patterns? everyone knows a generic service boot pattern is the platonic ideal, also ignore that the lacing quarters are not paralel with the midline of the last, which causes them to shift in relation to each other when worn so that the inner one sits lower than the other on EVERY single one of his boots and he refuses to change it, because it's not an amateurish mistake, it just adds a certain rustic charm to the boot
>>18107731Mil-tecs are available in Europe, seems too good to be true.
>>18107744> $1500> stitchdowngross
>>18107735>>18107738blacksmiths? nice
>>18107748It's handsewn stitchdown, much nicer than any GYW.
>>18107744>what do you need bespoke lasts forget a bespoke pair, then you'll understand. If you want the best, you go bespoke.
>>18107735>>18107738>using bick 4dude the silicone looks awful
>>18107777It's pure mink oil.
>>18107780mink oil from red wing?how does a dried out and scratched to shit boot shine if that's "pure" mink oil
>>18107794No, mink oil I bought from Tandy leather.>how does a dried out and scratched to shit boot shine if that's "pure" mink oilBrush with horse hair brush, wash with saddle soap, condition with mink oil, buff like crazy with horsehair brush, then wait a day and buff it with a rag and hair drier
>>18107801fiebings mink oil liquid, right?your pure mink oil has silicone in it buddy
>>18107815Not that one. It's the mink oil paste. You'll notice my boots weren't actually dried out to begin with because I keep the well conditioned. They were just banged up from a hunting trip I just got back from.
>>18107752So the stitching is sloppy and inconsistent? Stitchdown is trash. It’s the simplest and cheapest construction method even when it’s done by “hand”.
>>18107820Stichdown looks great, and it also doesn't look like a kid played with their mashed potatoes with their fork on the welt.
>>18105900I have two pairs of Mexican ones for beaters. It's too bad they couldn't have gone the way of RW. I like their basic silhouette.
just condition with petroleum jelly
Bick 4 is pure death.OP is a monkey retard.
>>18107985Don't tell me you actually do this anon.
>>18107985I prefer using Vicks VapoRub. The menthol scent really adds to the conditioning experience.
>>18107985i condition with my own sebumif it's good enough to keep my skin (which is also leather) conditioned then it's more than good enough for my boots
>>18107744Look at those creases kek
>>18107176Is this bad?
>>18107215It probably won't even out
>>18108180are you dumb?thats tight
>>18108180this>>18107176is bad creasingthis>>18107744is exceptionally good creasing
>>18107475Mother fucker you tell us, you have the boots why do you ask for consensus on the internet you dense idiot. I do like the loafers and the cap toe brogues tho.
>>18108195Why are the black boots bad creases? Looks minimal to me.
>>18108204larger peaks and troughs is bad
Where can I get a nice pair of simple Duck boots without the yellow gum sole like these, but minus the buckles & zippers.
>>18108196maybe because im insecure you dumb fuck, perhaps i seek validation
>>18108205Is it really larger? Looks the same to me.
>>18107738How dis you achieve this transformation?
>>18108237
>>18108239see: >>18107801It honestly doesn't take much work. Less is more with the oil and saddle soap.
>>18108286>mink oilNow how do I achieve this without changing the color of the leather?
>>18104773Was looking at blundstones with vibram soles. Are all chelsea's gay? Looking for a boot that looks nice but is also functional outdoors. A lot of "dress" "heritage" boots look too fedora core on me. Grant stone service boots look nice but theyre $350 which is a little out of my price range and their B grade and used boot options are all manlet sizes. Doesn't seem like I can get preowned 11's for any brand.
>>18108292blundstones are gay get RM Williams instead
>>18106072did you find that photo on myspace
>>18107581short boots are welcome here too
>>18108292bruce pls go
>>18107815It's literally not a problem to have a drop of silicone added as an anti-coagulant. You guys are pearl clutching retards.
Are there any brands that make good boots AND rugged men’s clothing as well?
>>18108338>Silicone shillPore blockerCore rotterGo ask any woodworker.
>>18107780>pure mink oilRIP boots
>>18106072Ok now take one with good lighting that shows your features.
>Buy William Lennon boots as first "proper" boot>After wearing in for three months right boot fits like it was specifically made for my foot and my foot alone>Left one is just uncomfortable as fuck, pressure across top of foot, arch's too high I guessIs there anything I can do or do I just give up and get something else? I've walked around a lot during the time I've had these and they are as broken in as they're getting
>>18108529I assume you've already tried lacing them in a way that puts as little pressure at the top of your foot as posdible, right?
>>18108534I have them straight laced to take as much pressure off the top of my foot as I can but they're still slightly too tight ontop of the ball of my big toe when wearing a normal pair of fairly thin wool socks
>>18108529Wear 'em with thick wet socks for a day.
>>18108633trench foot is a great time tested way to break in boots
>>18108645You're not gonna get trench foot in a single day
Looking for some sleek outdoors boots. Feels like a contradiction in terms. I just want something in brown leather that can handle rocks and slopes without looking out of place in the city, minus white soles and other homosexual trimmings.
>>18108796Frank's Front Range MTO
>>18108796White's Semi Dress
>>18108796how sleek? Big fan of the C&J Indiana.
>>18108815My mom called my semi dress feminine looking because the heel, i wouldn't buy one again.
Honestly, been getting a bit fed up myself with PNW boots.> Had my MPs for just over a year> Already started squeaking in both boots when I walk.> Bakershoe quotes me $200 to add a "squeak cloth" to fix the problem.> Ship them over from Germany> They then tell me it'll be $450> I tell them I wouldn't have sent them over if it'd cost that much so hell no.> They tell me it'll cost $90 to ship them back.> I tell them hell no, they're the ones who misquoted me.> "We'll see what we can do"and that was over 2 weeks ago so I have to ring these chumps. I'm ending up dealing with Bakershoe, Drew's Boots, and White's at this point.I bought these boots because I have weird feet. They were the best fitting boots I've ever had but the fact that you can spend $600 on a pair of boots, and they'll fucking squeak after a year blows my mind. All they can say is "oh well that's because of the all leather construction" - well don't fucking use it then.If you go on /r/pnwbootmakers, everyone says their boots eventually squeak which blows my mind.So yeah, honestly, I think I'm just going to get some Alden Indy boots because they're just standard goodyearwelted boots with a cork-midsole. Anyone in the world can fix those boots instead of PNWbootmakers' proprietary handstitch/stitchdown construction which is rare, and they won't just start squeaking randomly.
>>18108811>>18108815> sleek
>>18108180My CXL boots are starting to do this. I take it as a sign of good clicking that the leather is rolling instead of creating ugly or excessive creases.
>>18108796Slightly related, can anyone identify the smaller boots in this picture? Found on twitter (are we calling it X now?) at @shagbark_hick. Might be good for hotter climates.>>18108811These are fine boots, but on the chunky side.>>18108831Very nice.
>>18108944>sleek
I gotta say really like these, but I'm sure you have something similar but better to recommend than Kickers of app things. Lets hear it please thanks
>>18108850>I think I'm just going to get some Alden Indy bootsand those will never be as comfy as your whites
>>18108948>literate
>>18108796>sleek outdoors boots
>>18106179Natural leather variation. Those look fine.
>>18108850I didnt call them squeakers for no reason.
>>18106179>270 stormwelt looks so stupid >that stancelol
>>18108850>>I think I'm just going to get some Alden Indy bootsand those will be even more comfy than your whites. PNW boots are such a meme.
>>18108951Red Wing 875
>>18108850Kek the state of retarded Krauts
>>18108834Kek mt wife said the same thing. She prefers my crepe bottom boots
>>18109230I didn’t know 270 stormwelt was a thing. That’s fucking retarded.>>18108958They will be more comfortable and even with the state of Alden’s current qc they’ll be better fit/finish than any pnw bootmaker.
>>18109265nope. i have aldens and I'll pick my bounty hunters any day over them
>>18108815Here are mine
>mfw mfs who claim to be grown men wearing 6 inch boots
>>18109276Some niggas are just one or two mods away from heels
>its another retard who doesn't understand 6" refers to the shaft height episode
>>18109279no shit niggermens boots start at 8"
>>18109280post yours here's my 10"
>>18109281
>>18109282>tfw mr lous run too narrow for me
>>18109284
>>18108850>Bakershoe quotes me $200 to add a "squeak cloth" to fix the problem.grant stone does it at the factory :)
Y'all need to hop on the western train and get some real boots. Stop messing around with them PNW queers.
>>18108850> Bakershoe quotes me $200 to add a "squeak cloth" to fix the problem.If there is such a thing as a squeak cloth then why doesn't these pnw retards put them in when they're building the boots? Is it just incase some retard YouTuber cuts their boots apart and finds out they're not 100% leather and starts complaining about it?
>>18109293whites had a canvas squeak pad that's been more recently replaced by rubbernot sure if any other makers use one
>(((weston))) with another absolute peak faggotry shill video for nigs featuring a boot that nigs doesn't even sell
Picked up these Thorogoods today. Felt good in the store, went for about a 1.5 mile walk later and the right feels great but the left rubs my heel pretty badly. Wondering if I should go back and exchange them or if they’ll break in.
>>18109332what kind of socks were you wearing?
>>18109334Darn Tough hiking socks, they're what I typically wear. Think I should get some different ones?
>>18109335those are fine are you lacing the shaft snug?
>>18109336I actually loosened it because it sort of felt like the sides of the heel were squeezing, I'll take another small walk in an hour or so and try it full tight.Right now I'm chalking it up to break-in because the other one feels absolutely fine and to my knowledge my feet are basically symmetrical. Will be doing a lot of landscaping in them so I need it to be comfy all day.
>>18109339for the break in you want to have them snug
>>18104794NPS Shoes' Heritage Brogues, about 180 britbonger denars
Thots on chelsea boots or NST's with commando rubber soles for running around a hospital and standing for hours on end in the OR? Heard a lot of surgeons in the south wear cowboy boots in the OR, surely most other welted footwear is comparable?Was thinking of getting either a pair of RM Williams chelseas or some NSTs from Vass
>>18109374you're going to be loud as fuck walking around in them, which is a great reason to do it.
>>18108951how do you call that kind if mocc toe?
>>18109374Alden has several NST variations on commando soles. Probably the choice for comfort if you’re on your feet all day.
>>18108529 #Wear them without socks. It might sound nasty but the moisture from your feet will legit help loosen up the leather. I never wear socks and I never have to break in boots for longer than a week.Sweat itself is actually not bad, it’s the bacteria accumulating. Just change out your insoles everyday and keep your feet clean. I might be biased cause I hate socks and have tough calluses, but you might find it uncomfortable at first but I swear it works
>>18109332Nobody's feet are 100% symetrical. My left foot is slightly narrower at the heel and as such I got some heel slip on all my boots when brand new that went away once broken in.
>>18109295It’s amazing that despite the switch to lmao-not-full-leather-contact anymore, their boots still squeak.Whites admitted that squeak is a defect. Buying their boots or pnw of any kind is squeak lottery at this point.
>>18109638It’s called natural variation chud
>>18109671I’m sorry you caught natural variation. Keep spending whatever times you have left in life shitposting on 4chin.
>>18109374Running shoes/other very comfy active wear shoesImagine wearing scrubs and cowboy boots
I want a pair of very plain everyday black boots that aren't highly decorated but don't look super aggro/tacticool either. Older style milsurp boots or is there something else on the market that fits?
>>18109721Budget?
>>18109737For surplus £75, for new £250
>>18109374I’ve got a pair of packer boots with taps in the heels I used to wear sometimes Bach when I was an EMT. It’s fantastic to wear them in a hospital, sounds insanely authoritative as long as your stride is confident. Highly recommend, I inherited these ones as they are but now I want taps in all my boot heels.
>>18109293>bakersMore and more convinced that outfit is a scam and whoever was keeping the rest of the family/ownership in line died in a motorcycle crash or someshit.
i need recommendations for formal women's shoes. her budget is $500 and comfort over a long day is the priority, so probably nothing with a crazy heel. what brands should i look at?
>>18110096Carmina
>>18110096crockett&jones
I’m used to a locked in heel for my shoes because i’ve worn athletic sneakers my whole life. I own two good quality boots that fit but feel loose in the heel. Is this normal for boots? Should I not expect a locked in heel like with sneakers?
>>18110122it very much depends on the last, but some heel slip is not too uncommon, it gets better with break in. Alden are known for having narrow fitting heels with wider toeboxes.
>>18110122good brands will have good lasts with the curved back and heel pocket so that your heel is locked in
>>18110122compared to >>18110126turdsays have little to no heel pocket
>>18110124Do any of your goodyearwelt boots feel locked in at the heel as much as a sneaker? Just wondering if I should limit my expectations and just learn to live with this new feel.
>>18110126It can feel like a sneaker at the heel?
>>18110131a leather heel counter will be more secure than whatever you get in a sneaker
>>18110132Really? I’m a but skeptical because every leather dress shoe I’ve ever worn in my life has never been locked in the heel as well as a sneaker.
>>18110137>every leather dress shoe I’ve ever worn in my lifemost low tier shoes don't have a leather counter, which brands did you wear
>>18110138I honestly don’t remember off my head but they cost $200. Don’t know if that’s low tier.
>>18110141thats mall tier even lower than low
>>18110143Kek. Idk i’m still skeptical. I wouldn’t play basketball in any dress shoe or boots. Mostly because of the heel slip. Would you be able to play full court basketball with your boots on and feel as locked in as a sneaker?
>mostly because of the heel slip>i've worn nothing but mall tier and that's representative of all leather footwear
>>18108850Holy shit /squeakgate/ is #happening. It's over for PNWbros
>>18110144What the fuck is this question. It's a boot m8, not a sneaker. Generally a high quality boot on a good last will have little to no heel slip but it varies. Some lasts will fit your foot better than others. Asking if any boot is going to compare to wearing an athletic sneaker while playing basketball (full court!) is just dumb. Of course they don't compare.
>>18110144why the fuck would you play basketball in bootsthat said my heels are locked tf in with all my PNW bootsthe heel counter can be a bitch to break in but they form to you ankle like no other
My fuck buddy’s dog chewed my laces, thankfully not my boots, so I stopped off at red wing and bought some laces but they feel like paper. Who makes actual leather laces? I don’t wanna call up Frank or Viberg for laces.
>>18110144Probably, honestly. >source: ran down a purse snatcher in my jewberg 2040s with commando solesI suspect I would get tore up with blisters on the edges of my feet, though, but that might be because my width is FF. Basketball shoes have way more cushion and give due to the nature of the materials used. I’ve ran at full sprint in Frank’s 7” cross country. It’s not that you can’t, it’s just that there are things better for it. I only ran in my Frank’s because there was a fire, but I was still fine with no blistering or heel slip. If you are dealing with heel slip in your size, you are not tying your boots tightly enough. Tie them tightly and break them in.
>rubber squeak pad being installednow why would anon go on the internet and lie?
>>18110186WhitesFranksVibergguarded goods makes good corded leather ones too
Of course this only confirms White's install squeak pads, not the other PNW makers
>>18110201They were my Frank’s laces, I just didn’t want to call him back up. Dang
>>18110186Red Wings leather laces are terrible. Guarded Goods will set you right.
>>18110265Red Wing's waxed laces suck too. Only the taslans are okay.
Niggs is at it again!They charge extra for leather soles, too.
>>18110310>don't even bother channelling it first
>>18110200He can’t afford based white boots
>>18110323>heels the boot to take them off>wow how could this happen to me
>>18109400>>18108951bump
>>18104773are gripfast considered trash now? not that they were peak quality or anything, i just never see anyone talk about them
>>18110323And there are still people who claim stitchdown is tougher and more weather resistant than a 360 gyw storm welt ir veldtschoen.
>>18110378ugh shows you how long it's been since i even looked them up and they are solocrap now. bummer. i have a pair pre the buyout and they are solid
>>18110373grant stone brass boot
>>18107358what are those?
cop or not?
>>18110310just from the giant gaping stitch holes and the paper-like creasing around them you can tell just how dense the fiber structure of that leather isit's exactly what you want from a double row stitchdown boot, a sole that will be ripped to shreds immidiately on pavement, soaks up every bit of moisture and stain from the ground, has massive squish out of the box, because nigs thinks using their generic insole leather as an outsole is super premium dress boot shit and JR is an overrated scam
>>18110393>zippersno
>>18109402My only worries are that, from all accounts, Alden seem to be slipping very hard in QC while raising prices time and time again recently.I would prefer to not have to fuck around with in-store Alden weirdo consumerism waitlists as well if what I want isn't readily available.
>>18109760I'm afraid i dont have a cock big enough to own heel taps, but that sounds very based
>>18110475Buy a special make-up from Brick + Mortar, Ealdwine, or Leffot. Alden puts more effort into them and my experience is those retailers will also check them before they go out. I’m at 10 pairs now and have never had an issue. I’ve had worse luck with C&J.
>>18110475There are tons of models available that aren’t waitlist just ask.
Someone in the last thread mentioned using beeswax on the heel stack and I have a pair of boots I'd like to try it on. Anyone have any recommendations on what to use for this? Is Otter Wax any good?
>>18110505I use Obernauf LP on the heel stack
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>>18104794Yes. Better than the American trash recommended by others.
>>18110379remember that the PNW makers don't even use stitchdown, its a hybrid stitchdown/nail down. A 360 stitchdown would probably be just fine.
>>18109368Have these changed in quality since their price reduction?
>>18110379>>18110663 Reminder that it is only 2 or 3 PNWestoid in this thread shilling up their shitty darling failure of boots despite all the glaring problems
>>18110197>>18110200>>18110203All this bajinkmachink and still squeak like clown shoes.
idk shit about boots, but I saw these and kind of like them so want to maybe buyhttps://store.stumptownjapan.com/shop/g/g6002320001017/can an educated nigga enlighten me on this I am very clueless
>>18110674Whites sends the based Nipponese their pattern, last, and leather. The rest is made by the Nipponese.
>>18110674>e widthwhat nips are wearing e width american lasts
>>18110674Overall a bit on the rough side, but I'm sure thats at least somewhat intentionalI prefer sleeker European dress boots or English country boots to American PNW work boots personally, and the split toe there is a bit miss for meNot bad, nice gradiations of colour on the dyed leather, but at the price point of ~1k ameribucks for some CXL I think you're better off with some John Lofgrens
>>18110706ok>>18110750ok>>18110773>John Lofgrensagain idk boots but these look good for priceconsidering just blind buying the john lofgrens military boot type shit and the japanese ones I linked and just see which I like more and just give the one I don't like to a friend or relativethanks
Just copped a chocolate brown pair of these for £80 new. Repello Suede. Really nice.Boot bag way better than trickers or loake too.Give me worst.
>>18110939Give me your worst*
>>18110939good news is the suede won't peel like the regular docsbad news is you're still wearing docs
>>18110939what a waste of repello
american heritage boots sook ugly
>>18111222sook
>>18111229look*and they suckugly goofy looking shoe most of the people wearing them don't work like that
>>18111239don't work like what
>>18111342why is there an ugly seam in this crusty yellowing fabric and why is it only on one boot?
>>18111351>For a two-toned configuration that speaks into evolving true moccasin construction with repurposed materials, vintage Navy Deck Overalls were sourced and pattern cut into the construction using the Whipcord exterior for the quarter and tongue, while the original wool flannel lining of the military trousers was used for the upper lining.
>>18111312in any job that requires that style of boot
>you can't drive a sports car unless you're a race driveri see its retard hours again
>sports carimagine wanting to wear ugly ass shoes
>>18111399Damn straight I wear my ugly ass American boots and they make me feel great! Imagine what it must feel like to give a shit what some pissy fucker on the 4 channels thinks.
What kind if creases are acceptable?Which are not?
> Alden quality control
>>18111784alden welts look so cheap and nasty
>>18111383I work from my own house, technically I don’t need shoes at all. If we’re taking that line I definitely shouldn’t be wearing jeans either
>>18111784I really wanted to grab a shell pair from Alden but seeing all the problems they've been having recently has changed my mind.
>>18111803It’s quality welt from Barbour.Too bad the edge finishing quality is taking a dive. They can’t hire workers fast enough to stop the skill bleeding.
>>18110195>you are not tying your boots tightly enoughHow to?
Do you wear any boots TTS to brannock?Which ones?
>>18111008>>18111128Boring.>>18111342Those are uglier than Dr. martens.
>>18108182>>18107176Just wear them they're just fucking boots in the end they'll all look like shit anyway no one will notice and you will forget. Just don't repeat the same mistake with subsequent pairs.
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>>18112493All of them
post boots
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>>18112806btw the difference in toe box between the 55 last and franks 1977 (their version of whites 4811) is crazy
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>>18112846never mind I cooked
>>18112856what leather? british tan double shot?
>>18112862Seidel’s chocolate work leatherthiccboy stuff >>18106069 and much drier and “plain” than I’d imaging a double shot feels
>>18112749Really? Almost all boots I check the sizing of on plebbit, they recommend at least 1/2 size down from brannock? Redwings, nicks, vibergs etc.
>>18112862>>18112871also the kilties on the left in >>18112846 are Red Dog for comparison, with the matching chocolate kilties on the right>>18112877nta but my franks are true to brannock (10.5EE) and fit perfect. also have a pair of nigs and a franks wedge both on the 55 last that are 10EE and feel like they could use a touch extra toe room (with the nigs feeling a width narrower than franks) but some of this is also due to the 55 last not working as well for me as the straighter toe box in franks 1977 last
>>18112885right to left >>18106013>10EE franks 55 last - 10.5EE franks 1977 last - 10EE nigs 55 last
>>18112806no pics of me wearing them but here's the listing photo i guess
>>18112813nice pants
>>18113253I'm not the guy you said this to, but thanks bro
>>18112806Potato last vs almond last. On the left Iron Rangers, on the right Trumans on 79 last. IRs are a 9D while Trumans are 9.5D.Lenghtwise they both fit about the same, but the Trumans are sonewhat roomier in widht, including at the toes in spite of tha almond last theoretically being more prone to crample the toes.Not the most flattering angle for either boot, anyway.
>>18113264nice IRs, amber?
>>18113266Yep, 8111 amber harness.
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>>18109760What exact boots are these? They're sexy
