/btg/ BOOT GENERAL - SLIP ONS 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>>18136503
1st for getting knockoff thorpe's from eb
>>18149096>picChukka can mean whatever you want now?
Anyone know what boots these are?
debating if tomorrow will be conditioner day
Has anyone had success using insoles to fix the fit of a boot? What kind did you use?
>>18149096>spend the extra $100 and get something realAnd what is "real"? Can someone show me a list of "real" brands? Something that should be in the OP anyway...
>>18149193Speaking of this, do you guys clean and condition your boots before storing them away for tge summer or when it's time to get them out again?
>>18149398All the doo doo boots are around $200$350 range you get into red wings and grant stone
>>18149096should i cop?
i need a hide of dark gray kudu.>>18149721yes.
>>18149161Service boots? Grant Stone, Viberg, White’s Boots MP>>18149298Veg tan leather insoles, you can choose the thickness>>18149193I condition every 6 or 12 or 18 months
>>18149871>Veg tan leather insoles, you can choose the thicknessWhere do they offer this fren?
what boots would work with a pair of black, straight leg jeans, but can also be versatile enough to work with some other fits? maybe something in grey?
>>18149955>versatileBrown service boots.
>>18149398Red Wing Heritage is the bare minimum starting point
20% off on all whites boots. Too bad I'm a europoor
>>18149952https://dalesleatherworks.com/collections/insoles-1I also saw some on Etsy a while ago>>18149991Too bad I’m still waiting for my White’s order from 8 months ago and saving up to get married in about 4 months
How do I size to make sure I don’t eventually develop bunions from wearing boots for years to come?
>>18149498>>18149989Any yuropoor equivalents? Grant stone in particular looks nice
>>18150101Red wing is available in Europe without incurring in customs extorsion
recently convinced myself that i need a pair of alden indys. 403 or 405?
Latest Rose Anvil video on Guidi was pretty annoying.>they're definitely not worth 1300 dollars>they're not worth 1300 dollars>*says it 5x times more*>if you just look at the materialsYeah alright if I'd go to a leather shop I could get as much vegtan leather for less than 1300 dollars. But who the fuck uses that as the only metric on whether a pair of boots are worth the asking price? Even though I would never buy those boots but clearly those boots were fucking world class in every sort of metric you could come up with. He seemed to think they should cost 500 dollars less but that would place them lower than the standard makeup Vibergs. He's pretty retarded but it was interesting seeing the inside of that Guidi boot. Truly some old world craftsmanship.>>18150105If I were to buy Indy's I'd go with 405. They're the originals. Besides there's too much chromexcel out in the world as it is.
>>18150143yeah its why you only watch his trash on mute
>>18149971a possibility, need to get something a little chunky though. i don't think the typical viberg style service boot would look right.
>>18149096are timbs still considered cool?
>>18150143weirdly enough, i don’t have a single chromexcel shoe. everything i own is fucking dress shoes and then some suede and cordovan boots. interesting that the 405 came first though, for some reason i assumed it was the other way around.
what's White's wait time up to now? Might get something on their sale
>>18150195get the 403 if you want CXL without the "lottery"say what you want about aldens build quality, nobody says anything bad about their leathers and clickingbecause of their long realtionship with horween they get first dibs on their good shitit's almost impossible to find an alden with "loose grain" and practically every pair of 403s has really tight "calf-like" creasing on the vamp
>>18150208Their natural cxl is nice as well.
>>18150208eh, i guess i’m not necessarily dying to own anything in CXL, i’m more interested in which version would fit better in my wardrobe and which leather is more “legitimate”, like color 8 cordovan is with the LHS. i might lean 405 if chromexcel is overdone.
>>18150084You don’t. Everyone ITT will get bunions into their 40’s.
>>18150282Why limit yourself to the 403 or 405. There are a bunch of special make-up Indy models from stores like Leffot or Brick + Mortar.
Question for any shell experts here: I recently got my first pair of shell boots. They appeared fine when I received them but after a few wears I noticed the leather on the vamp had become fairly rough which seemed totally wrong for shell. I messaged the maker and they said they couldn't accept a return on the boots since they'd been worn but they believed the leather was dry and sent me some shoe cream and venetian leather balm to treat it with. That seemed to work and made it nice and smooth, but after 3-4 more wears it's gone back to being rough in spots.What can I do here? I'm still talking with the maker but if I wind up stuck with these as they are should I try hitting them with cordovan cream? I suspect they were overheated during lasting and that's why they're in this state, but that's just a guess.
>>18150320special makeups stray too far from the whole legitimacy thing.
what is your most expensive pair of boots?
>>18150331$575But I really paid $343 out of pocket because of safety boot reimbursement and buying it during a $100 off sale.
>>18150331MTO cordovan galways that ran me $2.5k
>>18150331lofgren engineers
>>18149096I just bought a weird ass pair of flannel desert boots for 50 bucks, won't be able to wear them until winter but they're comfy as fuck
>>18150337These were Frank's Front Range
How do I into Beatle boots without looking like a drag queen?
>>18150346pretty cool
>>18150358there is literally nothing feminine about these
What are the best kinds of water resistant boots that aren't made out of rubber entirely? I'm fine with the usage of synthetic materials too.
>>18150372LL bean duck boots have a leather shaft
>>18150208Despite this common gossip between consumers, Alden do not actually get “dibs” on “quality” leather from Horween. The thing they get priority on is delivery.
>>18150341Kek do you even wear them?
>>18150325the solution is to brush the shell firmy and for a long time with horsehair, you should be doing that quite often anywaythe shell "fuzz" that appears is expected and inevitable, it's what happens to shell where it creases/bends/rolls/whatever you want to call it, the fibers become loose and are not compacted anymore, it's not a defect, that a retailer will help you withwhile it's true that cordovan doesn't have a "grain" structure, it's a very dense and fine, but nonetheless still fibrous layer that comes out naturally fuzzy out of the tanning process (see unglazed shell cordovan)in the finishing stage called glazing they put on shoe cream and burnish the shell by rolling over it with glass rods to achieve that shiny, uniform statethat is what you are trying to recreate, basicly compacting the fibers back downthe fastest and most effective way to get the fuzz out is to use a firm, smooth object, you can use anything like a burnishing tool, wooden acupressure stick, back of a spoon, tooth brush handle, glass butt plugthe goal is to go into the rolls and not to completely flatten them back smooth like you see recommended in every video or written guide, where they rub the cordovan raw up and down with their dumb deer bone to get the rolls out, since it will fuzz back up with bendingthe main solution is still a shoe brush, it's faster and more effective to use a stiffer brush first, like boar bristle and then finish with horsehairsince the shell is new, you don't need to add more product right now, the waxes and oils are enough and get moved with heat and friction from brushing
>>18150331
>>18150358Wear them in a 60s-70s smart casual way. Be subtle with what you pick unless you want to go fully into that 60s-70s rockstar look. Use the Husbands Paris Website and instagram account as a reference.
>>18150605It’s rare to see a poster here know what the hell they are talking about.It’s amazing how many schmucks get scammed with bone deer.
how do i wear in boots and make them look aged asap? the other guys at my job make fun of them for being too nice. i work on electronic repair on train tracks and only go outside like twice a month.
>>18150456Saw these Danner’s advertised on Huckberry, thoughts? Im in the market for a moc boot
Any idea where to cop low top Red Wings like this? I believe they're discontinued.
>>18149096I have a weird issue that I'm not sure can be fixed. Shoes have developed a crease at the top of my foot and when i walk it digs into the top of my foot. I can immediately tell on a full day of walking around they'll rub my foot raw in that spot. Is it possible to push the crease back out or somehow create a different crease that would reduce the problem crease pushing down?
>>18150664is that the right size?
>>18150664they will crease where your foot flexes it seems like you have the wrong size
>>18150664a tongue pad will probably help, pedag or skolyxthe issue is you have low instep or the shoe is just too big
>>18150645tie the boots to the back of your car drive for half a mile
>>18150703>>18150708>>18150709Damn, not sure what to do then. The sizing is definitely correct, so maybe this last just won't work for me. Compared to my C&J's there's one noticeable difference. I don't have as much space above my big toe. Maybe that's causing the abnormal crease, but I don't see a way to fix that.
>>18150645>how do you do, fellow workmen?
Can anyone ID these or very similar?
>>18150456i literally wore them yesterday. why would i pay $2.5k for something and not even use it?
>>18150763closest i could find is edward green newmarket
>>18150761Kek wtf did he do to those?
Should I wear dress socks or casual socks with my boots? Those are the only two options I have now.
>>18150886which socks are wool?
>>18150883
>>18150888None, unfortunately. Is it really necessary? I’ve worn both with dress shoes fine. The casual socks are thicker and tend to crowd up the dress shoes.
>>18150331$180. Anything more is tryhard.
>>18150895lol
>>18150761>>18150883He did this to cheat on the patina thunderdome btw, I think he even won something. Crazy
>>18150956why do they encourage this shit? The welt and sole make it obvious that they are unused.
>>18150956I can't believe that. No way they're so stupid that they couldn't sniff out such obvious frauds like that.
>>18150605Huge thanks, this is great info. I'd read that nearly any issue with the shell could be solved by brushing the hell out of it. In my case I was alarmed because brushing the rough area just seemed to make it worse so I stopped and tried to find some more info to make sure I wasn't going to ruin the leather somehow. Thanks for setting me straight.
>>18150974>>18151007If I remember correctly one anon said there were 600+ participants in the open dome and a couple of hundred in the work dome and apparently they can’t go over every single one with a fine comb. So people cheat. Plus the dome people are making money which seems to be their main goal. I just hate that people intentionally try to reck their boots
hey guys, does anybody recognize these shoes and pants if possiblemuch obliged
>>18151074Even so, it takes one second to notice the distressing is artificial as fuck, and maybe another second to see how pristine the welt and edges are.The organizers said that they wouldn't disqualify people for artificialy distressing the boots, anyway. It's all a joke.
>>18151107>does anybody recognize these shoesyes
>>18151107Some random m43 with the buckle reproduction boot most likely.
>>18151007It isn't against the rules of the patina thunderdome to cheat.They just don't care enough to bother with disqualifying people.
Am I blind or do the parkhurst x nicks collab boot photos have crooked toe caps?
>>18151167yeah
>>18151167Yea that looks pretty fucked. Sucks for whoever ends up with those, but I like my Parkhursts.
>>18151193my fucked up henna re tan seconds arent that obviously bad lolthats all nigs
>>18150081What did you order? I ordered some standard black cruisers last Monday and they arrived on Thursday.
>>18151209Plain toe olive waxed flesh MP in an EE width through Baker’s. Might shoot them an email next month to check
>>18151172>that'll be $3k, partriot.
>>18150761>Immaculate natural welt>Sand paper abrasion on toe and counter They fell for that?
Are these effay? Would pair with jeans and shaket type outfits in autumn
>>18150761Those boots look brand new
>>18151356>that straight back
>>18151359What about it?
>>18151361look at the back of your foot
>>18151362> Why do I tighten my laces?Kek
>>18151356is it just me or is timberland exclusively a nigger thing i dont even hate the brand or the boots style but its just so associated with nigger culture it feels wrong wearing them
>>18150373As someone who's clueless about boots, wow those look funky. But interesting, thanks.
>>18151419This is not /pol/ chud.
>>18151419Weird thing to be bothered by
>>18151419probably a US thing, outside of the internet where i associate them with joggers, i associate it with girls trying to be trendy.
>>18151552oh and people think they are like the highest quality top boots because they are popular.
>all this talk about White's, Nick's, and Frank'sWhat about Wesco's though? How do they stack up? European/German Iron Heart sells Wesco boots for us europoors.
>>18151458Racism is rain rot.
>>18151649their engineers are GOAT but their lace up patterns are kinda weird looking
>>18151654i definitely hope the rain doesn’t rot my boots!
>>18151649Made popular by Iron Heart and the Japanese.Was quite well made but now they switched to some synthetic heel counter so Im bothered by it.>machine lastedWho give a fuck. They charge lower than most PNW precisely for this reason.
>>18151653yuketen maine guide or angler
>>18151653seconding the yuketen DB maine guides>>18151677
>>18151656Engineers are a bit too fancy for me. I think they have some nice looking lace up boots though.>https://ironheartgermany.com/collections/boots>https://www.ironheart.co.uk/wescoboots/>>18151660>synthetic heel counterYeah that is kinda bad I suppose. Even europoor brands like C&J/Trickers uses leather counters I think.
>>18151413>square pegs in round holes are ok
>>18151337Close, try 18khttps://tresoutlawsbootco.com/products/independence-day-tres-outlaws-mens-tall-boot-4023
>>18151795Fucking kek
>>18151731CJ uses leather board. Trickers unproven to use leather. Leatherboard counter and wooden shank are ubiquitous in english factories.
CJ black rough out suede, cop or drop?
>>18151917CJ is just edward green on a budget
>>18151917yes
>>18151656Does Wesco use leather shanks in their engineers and have the arch support like other PNW boots?
>>18151961Weso is not as high arch as white.Their shank is steel.
>>18151961steel shanks
maryam natural horsebutt tpr or natural washed horsehide?
>>18151994washed looks dogshit
>>18151866Leather shank > wood shank > metal shank > fibreglass and all the other kinds of shanksWho's with me?
>>18152021i don't like the stock look at all but thought maybe it would age nicely with enough care and burnishing.
>>18152022fiberglass is great thoughlight weight but supportive. basically wood but better
>>18151994>>18152025both don't age as dramatically as you'd expectTPR starts out darker and becomes lighter in the areas that get abraded and the coating gets removed (not that pronounced on natural as on darker colors), basicly a more subtle "teacoring"-like effect, very prone to showing scratches, a bit less prone to showing water spots than regular HB, in general if you baby them they won't show much wear or color variation, the shiny coating looks annoying, but TPR has some really dedicated apologists, won't burnish if the coating is still therewashed has this really rough looking texture, which makes it burnish less than regular horsehide, other than that it's very similar to it, probably the better choice for someone that cares for their leather
>>18152022Meaningless autism preference.
>>18152265metal shanks are relevant and obviously not preferable you’re going through TSA
>>18151653russell moccasin is the endgame true moccasin construction boot
>>18152022don't care
>>18152296then why the fuck did you reply retard
>>18152276What about metal eyelets, hooks, nails?Shoes come off most of the time regardless of shank.
>>18152357to tell you i don't care about the choices. (correct opinion to have)
>>18152276the shank thing is overblown. I haven't run into an issue with it. it's for the best though because imagine trying to explain to a agent that you're 'carrying a shank' in your shoes
>>18152589>the x thing is overblownWelcome to this thread’s autists’ concern.
>>18152022Leather > metal/fibreglass > woodWood can get bent. Here in the UK most makers use wood and I got a pair of Jadd shoes for the summer - seems alright
does anyone have experience with guidi leather? are they a soft and flexible leather or on the more rigid side?
>>18152726definitely on the stiffer side
looking for tims but not actually tims. a boot with this round chunky look and anti slip heavy lug soles for my work wear style (I genuinely do work a labor-ish job) would be good if I could wear them both for work and for hiking.
>>18153092chore boot
>>18153092https://shop.whitesboots.com/work-boots/chore-boot/
sexo
>>18149096rec me a hiking bootI still got my danner rats from the military, I think they're half a size too big desu
Anyone ever used tongue pads?Did they help?How long have they held up?Will I always need them? Or do my shoes need to just be “broken in” first?
>>18150105403 and it's not even close
My boat shoes fit like pic rel. I dont like how much space there is at the back of the heel. But if I size down my toes touch the front of the shoe. Do people just crush their toes to have the heel snug at the back? I don’t get it? Will a tongue pad help?
>>18154096They’re boat shoes brah they’re not supposed to be a great fit
>>18154080I use them for a low instep. it helps but I think for boots a kiltie does more for you
>>18154080helps a bit, but they don't last very long in my experience. Might want to see what a cobbler can do for you more permanently.
>>18154631Hm I don’t like their outfits. I also don’t like the laces that are too long
>>18154631imagine putting effort into your clothes and ending up matching a brown belt with black shoes
>>18154631>the chick (?) on tip toeme in the back
>>18154631if they lost the flat caps these fits would look so much better, but they're probably bald
>>18154165But doesn’t that seem excessive by the heel? I feel like it shouldn’t fit like that. And I notice it doesn’t fit like that for others.
>>18154631>i don't care if it looks cohesive, i have to wear all my indigo shit at the same time, otherwise it won't fade fast enoughleft would look so much better if he ditched the jacket under the jacket
>>18154631right fit is goodfight me
>>18154748It's probably a denim vest
>>18154631Based. This is how I'll dress at that age.
>>18154760Pants are sitting too low and make him look disproportionate.
What will you all do when this inevitably happens?
>>18154974I'm not a ballerina. I'm not getting bunions.
>>18154631They all could go with a higher rise. Dont like the look of waistband sagging below the waistcoat’s hemline.
>>18154760>>18154631This is very cute they look very wholesome. I wish I had friends to appreciate Americana and vintage clothing together with.
>>18154981Cope. That’s what they all say.
>>18154974This is why I don't wear those European style dress boot lasts.Mot worth it to look cringe and to ruin your feet.Call the PNW last a potato last all you want but it's superior.
>>18155044Just size properly retard, i've had elongated pointy lasts that felt wider than 55 last, while not looking like a potato.
>>18152726They’re more pre-worn in, due to the tumbling and dye process. The uppers are floppy-ish, but still have structure. The soles when brand new actually are ‘puffed-out’, and then compress as you wear them. It’s fun to try, but it personally just doesn’t really fit with me. I’m currently selling my PL2s on Grailed.
Are you preordering the Rose AnvilxJim Green collab?
>>18155247barefoot thing is not for me and i already have 8 inch boots
>Don't buy a boot with a steel shank or you'll be stopped by the TSA>Don't wear a pointy last or you'll get bunionsAny other fun /btg/ facts to learn?
>>18155410>wraring boots to the airportNice way to tell everybody that you're either dumb as fuck or a douchebag>bu-but muh freedumbs muh stayementYou're only making the line longer for everybody else and they're making you remove them anyway, so dumb or douchebag, possibly both
>>18155247Jim greens are cool, I'm a white collar worker but I use the razorbacks with blue jeans, when it's rainy, when doing lawn work or diy projects around the house. They are holding up pretty well, the wide last is really comfy and paired with good insoles are easily among my top five. This week bought a pair of Alden tanker boots, CJ Islays and split toe derbies from Carlos Santos, everything was on sale. I'm not a smart man.
wew
>>18155423I saved my nickels and waited for their color 8 shell restock to nab a pair. Placed an order the day they restocked and a few days later they announced the color 4 shell preorder. I really like the color 8 but I'm kicking myself a little for just missing the color 4.
>>18155416Which Alden Tankers? The handsewn tanker is their best model especially on the TB.
Took my boots off yesterday and found a push pin punched into the sole. Pulled it out with some pliers, the length looks like it probably went clean through to the midsole.
>>18155423on (old) 2030 this would be sick.
>>18155247barefoot boots look fucking terrible but you have to give them credit for filling a massive gap in the market anything with decent leather and traditional construction was notlrth of $700 last time I checked
Looking to buy a pair of roman sandals. Any of you leatherheads own a nice pair?
>>18155491artigiani del cuoio, brador
>>18155442This make up, on the 379x. 350 USD shipped. Have you tried that last anon? How does it compares to the true balance?
>>18155596beauty
>>18155596>350 USD shipped.that's good man do it.
>>18150664issue is somewhat fixed. i went to a cobbler to see what he though, and he recommended we stretch the width a little bit to see if it would help disperse the crease's pressure a little bit. got them back today and they feel much better, but it'll be hard to tell if this works long term.
>>18155596I hear it’s pretty close to the TB but have not tried it.
>>18149096dark cabaret / burlesque / Las Vegas boots, I need suggestions (male or female)
>>18155748its fine to be gay but what the fuck are you asking for
>>18155787lmfaoo any boots that would match the style
>>18155748get some black jodhpur boots
Tell me what your ideal boot is, if you could only have one boot. If it's something you own please share. I keep looking at my modest collection and while I like and use all of them, I wouldn't consider any of them my ideal boot that I would take with me if I could only save one pair. I need some inspiration.
>>18155830
What are some good socks?>inb4 darn reddit socksNothing cringe please!
>>18155939Camel city mills are good. I got a pair of the heavyweight ones and I’ll be buying a few pairs of the lightweight ones later.
>>18154631lmao
>>18155462Unless you're walking on water for hours on end it's probably not an issue. But if you're really concerned, get them resoled.
anyone else like the idea of boots more than actually styling or wearing them
>>18155939Uniqlo
>>18155830Something ridiculously overbuilt that would last forever and with as many spergy boot geatures as posdible. So as much as I hate to admit it, the Rose Anvil x Nicks nd1 wpuld be my choice.
>>18155830something casual like this waterproof suede not that tall about workboot height
>>18156065what are those
Quite happy with my Loake sedbergh's so far. Will take them for a first walk in the evening.
>>18156014what are the ribs on the toe cap for or is it just aesthetics?
>>18155830Pic related, don't own them yet but I will. I do have a pair of White's 350 cruisers that are pretty close to perfect but they are a different vibe and there are some things I would change. I wish I had gone for just a single row of stitching and gotten an 8 inch shaft. I can at least fix one of those when I get them resoled.
Is it okay to wear boots inside the house? I bought a bunch of boots before realizing I never go outside.
>>18156366i think they do that in america
>>18150867Fuck, I live in newmarket, now I have to buy them.
>>18156218Looks very nice. Is the tongue gusseted? Anyone know how Loake stacks up against other britbong brands? Maybe below C&J and Trickers but above the rest?
Is there a nicer pair of DM style boots out there?Would love these in a 10 eye version.https://www.cheaney.co.uk/cheaney-trafalgar-capped-derby-boot-in-black-calf-leather-p880
>>18155830G&G Urban Commando on the GG06 in sueded alligator. No brogueing.
>>18156436
I DONT NEED ITI DONT NEED ITI DONT NEED IT
>>18156366Shouldn't you go about it the other way? Use your boots to justify going outside instead. Take a walk to the grocery store instead of driving, just go on walks in the forest, go buy a cup of coffee once or twice a week. All justified merely in order to use your boots.I wasn't a shut-in before buying boots but I've definitely started going outside even more after.
>>18156449I don't really trust Truman anymore. Check out all the seconds they have listed. Now that I've received a pair from them that was really poorly matched and looked like shit I think that all their seconds are probably pairs they had the balls to ship and were returned.
>>18156583yeah, im good.
>>18156583What's even the point of having a cap toe on that?
>>18156420Equal to Sanders and NPS. Below Cheaney, Grenson and Paul Sargent.
>>18156070ShoepassionNo. 6613 There taking forever to restock cause nobody will buy the last pair
should I get these?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW126sGyako
>>18156491>America>Walking neighborhood
I brought a pair of Jadd Desert shoes for the summer. The suede leather seems pretty sensitive to water and fluids. Do I need to apply anything or shall I raw dog it? Also can I use the same horsehair brush (as I do on my smooth leather) on this?
>>18157082tarrago nano protector spray, water is just fine, just be careful of any fluids with color. horsehair brush is fine
I've bought wool trousers from Cavour and Benevento and they are both great, fairly formal though, pleated, with side adjusters and turn ups.But where can I buy decent cotton trousers / chinos / cords that aren't too formal?I don't want pleats and side adjusters, just a normal pair of trousers with a flat front, belt loops etc.
Got these for $50 from Marshall's yesterday. Just a size too big, but that's fine. Fits perfectly in the width
>>18157220lol
>>18157220are you committing to full shiacore?
>>18157229I do wear my boots till the soles are smooth
>>18157094Thanks for the info, just gave it brushing. If I raw dog it, will I get a cool patina?
>>18149096I like these because of the wide tow box but the insole is not great, as most people know. I have tried many insoles but they are either too narrow or too thick, pushing my feet to the top of the shoe. Does anyone have a suggestion for insole brand that would work here?
>>18149096i got this boots should i send them back got them for 60 buck they seem nice
>>18157466https://ro.calvinklein.com/leather-boots-hm0hm00667beh
>>18157420You can get veg tan leather insole of varying thickness. Perhaps size up and cut to fit your boot
>>18157418>If I raw dog it, will I get a cool patina? if you consider this "cool patina" sure.
I have just gotten a pair of Jim Green Barefoots. They fit well enough and my big toe has about a thumbs width space. But my pinky toe on each side feels squished. And is getting a blister on the bottom of it. Is this normal for new boots?
>>18157628No
>>18157628>But my pinky toe on each side feels squishedits ogre, widefoot
>>18157628I swear we see this "is it normal for my pinky toe to be crushed" question every thread. Maybe it should go into the OP.
>>18157656Well.... is it normal?
>>18157719I have wide feet and on my best fitting shoes my pniky touches but doesn't get crushedIf it's crushed then I'm half a size too smallIf it doesn't touch then I'm half a size too bigThis is all on 'wide' lasts btw, like Carmina Soller or Forest EEE or TLB H-Width or Enzo Bonafe 363mod with extra width
>>18157492Fine, I’ll get the nano spray
bros the wife found the boot box, quick how can I explain $5000 worth of boots?
>>18155796I hope ur having a good day today anon
>>18157882lie and say they're from wallmart
>>18157764You are supposed to blame celastic and hope that your toe stretch the upper out like the typical btgay instead of actually sizing right.
>>18157764>>18157944Is it worth getting them stretched by a cobbler if they are out of return window?
>>18157956Yes, if they are uncomfortable why not?
>>18157956be realistic in your expectations they cannot work magic
>>18157941Too late, she thought they cost around $200 each pair which upset me greatly, I told her $200 boots are garbage and I would never buy boots below $500 which I think made her angrier. I ended up saying I need them for work but I don't think she bought it.
>>18157420I use superfeet blues in mine, pretty good arch support but not too thick.
if grant stone got 55 lasts the boot market would be in shambles pnw would be wiped off the map
Final pair of boots I'm going to buy, Viberg service boot in Shinki horsebutt. In hindsight I shouldn't be surprised but the way the leather feels and creases is a lot like the bovine double butts pair I have.
>>18158503>Final pair of boots I'm going to buy,dont lie
>>18158504I have 6 pairs now and I was honestly embarrassed with myself when I received this one. I think they're all awesome but I can't justify getting any more. I do have a pre-order on a pair of Wesco Axe Breakers (so I've kind of already bought them) but my plan is to get rid of my Blacksmiths when they come in to keep the count at 6.
>>18158507bet you dont have a green pair
>>18158507Do you have a gray pair? You need gray boots.
>>18158508Nor do I want one. I would consider a navy or grey pair if I ever saw one I really liked, but I'd have to _really_ like them to get over the shame.
>>18158512green slaps desuconsider a loden suede
>>18155596>>18156014>>18156218>>18156310>>18156436>>18158503why do you guys like such faggy-looking shoes?are y'all just huge pussies irl?
>>18158522yup, you gonna come beat us up now?
>>18158525nah, it IS pride month after all
>>18158530no you're fucking this whole thing up, you're supposed to keep up the tough guy attitude and then I make some sort of witty retort wherein I imply that you're the one who's actually the faggot. what the fuck are you doing making the witty retort first? you've ruined the whole fucking thing.
>>18158534i just think the shoes look really feminine.irl i would just judge you silently, but i had to comment since it's 4chanlet your freak flag fly bro
>>18158522Post boots, muppet.
danners, not even once
>>18158605why the fuck would they not just double it and run the eyelets though both panels?wrf?
>black suede grant stones on a black wedgefuckwhy are they doing this to me?
>>18158453If Grant Stone did something similar like the MP or 5050 last - it would be so over. Not high heel stuff like the 55 last would be popular tho
>>18150651They're called romeos.
>>18158512Olive is quite versatile Something like >>18158953
>>18158926That nigga Wyatt got a good eye I can’t lie
>>18158953>Not high heel stuff like the 55 last would be popular thortw 55 boots with actual qc would fly off the shelf. the brass sets quite well despite being chunky
>>18158964the boot looks neat, but the a black suede loafer just looks wrong.
>>18149721the superior version existed long before cj made theirs>>18156310patrician taste try ebay/leffot for used ones
Thrifted a pair of burgundy boots, they fit really well and I feel comfortable in them.Only problem is that they are pretty dark for a burgundy shoe, they look very brown with a bit of red. More like maroon.Is it possible that the previous owner used brown shoe polish to darken the shoe? Is there a way to lighten the color of a boot so it appears more red?The shoe is much more versatile this way, but I have a hard time justifying getting another brown boot like this.
maryam horsebutt
oakstreet trench oxford, natural cxl
>>18159625strip carefully using something like acetone, just enough to get rid of the build up of waxes and creams, not the actual dye of the leather. Then recondition with bick4 if it feels dry, and some colored cream in the color you want.
>>18159640really want a pair in maryamanybody besides viberg that has it available?
Guys, cognac or brown shell? And what suede color at the shaft to pair it with on a theoretical boot?
>>18159785cognac and then one shade darker for the shaft
My tropical wool suit from the Cavour sale arrived.My only other suit is from Massimo Dutti (purchased years ago) so this feels like a big upgrade.I'm surprised that the trousers are actually somewhat slim and not at all a classic or full cut. They're not skinny but they don't freely drape over my lags either. They need a lot of hemming though to say for sure, and they have extra fabric to let them out if you want.Anyway tropical wool feels like an all season material to me, I'm in a hot country and it doesn't really feel thin or light enough to be summer-only. Could easily wear this in autumn with a coat and boots.
>>18159785Personally I'd go with the cognac.
There is no bigger faggot in the game today than that Stridewise guy. He's the classic reddit soiboy wearing the worst fits imaginable and getting butthurt if you tell him he looks bad
>>18159960>Anyway tropical wool feels like an all season material to me, I'm in a hot country and it doesn't really feel thin or light enough to be summer-only. Could easily wear this in autumn with a coat and boots.fresco? i thought the coolness came from the looseness of the weave and not just the weight
>>18160016dont forget the uk fag part too.
>>18160056you could probably lying do something cool with thatwould be like the floral boot from taft
>>18160056use that as accents with a loden suede boot that'd be great
>>18160063QRD?
>>18160018Oh maybe you're right, gotta try it in the wild.
>>18149404>storing then away for tge summerwhat did he mean by this? boot season is year round, weather be damned
>>18160056Viberg made a blucher out of a black version of this.
>>18160112talking about bluchers, thinking of having made an unlined shell blucher. Anyone own unlined shell?
Feels like I've grown a full size since last summer and I'm a middle age adult. Several of my shoes I used to wear don't fit me right anymore. It's ogre.I'm resorting to sell the good brands and hopefully just buy one or two exceptional pairs.
why oh why was there not a brass boot in the black suedei dont want more dressy lasts
>>18155416Which insoles did you choose? I am having trouble locating some that fit the width
>>18160382Spenco polysorb cross trainer, fully recommended. The thin ones also work but I feel more comfortable with the first ones I told you. It also increases your height a few cm.
not feeling the black waxed deerit feels like "we have kudu at home"
>>18160361have you considered going to a doctor for your failing circulatory system?
>>18160361Are you getting fat?Is your arch collapsing?
Would stitchdown or a handwelted boot be more water resistant, assuming they are both done well?
>>18160903water resistance is a meme. if you're in water long enough got it to seep though the welt then you need wellies
>>18158605I have a 12 year old pair of RAT boots my brother gave me when he got out of the Marines. They're fucking bullet proof. I wore them all the time in my Shiacore era. They've been used a shitkickers and are still going strong. Never seen a company fall off as hard ad Danner.
>>18157235He's actually wearing the now discontinued Bates Lites USMC boots. Contrary to popular belief most of those classic Shia pics he's wearing the tan Bates and not Nike.
>>18160923pic related
>>18160903Whichever is 360
>nigs at 5 months
>>18161085yeah, this is normal, when nigs doesn't stitch the leather midsole and rubber slipsole together full 360 like literally everybody else doing wedge sole boots (even thursday)https://youtu.be/JYi3lcG_EBg&t=826they don't even nail it down at the heel, it's just glue in the backsomehow everybody but WORLDS TOUGHEST LEATHER BOOTS FOR MEN has figured out this doesn't hold
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