/btg/ BOOT GENERAL - CROCKETT JONES 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 east
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someone explain the bootconomics here how are turdsday buyer this fucking retarded
Seconding my a final time, maybe someone has advice.1. I'm looking for service boots, it's important they still look casual. So rough design and/or suede.2. My budget is merely around 300 euro/$350 and I am based in Europe. So my choices are very limited.The best one I found so far are these Yankos. They look way better on photos than the product page.https://www.skolyx.se/kaengor/1617-yanko-service-boot-vinroed-chromex.html
>>18296726White's MP
>>18296725All American boot shops are like that. Buying online is pure retardation.
>>18296728Did you even read my post, my brother in Christ?
>>18296726white's MP
>>18296736I did. get the White's MP. I've been in the same position as you, wasting small amounts of money for shit boots when I should have coughed up the full amount for a good pair. Going cheap cost me more in the long run and I wish someone had warned me to get White's instead of wasting all that time/money going through cheap shit
Is it me or are the brass boots softer than diesels, despite being sold as a more rugged boot?
>>18296740>wasting all that time/money going through cheap shitWhat did you get before the White's?
>>18296740Yankos look like an okay compromise, they're not Thursdays but rather something in-between Meermin and Carmina
>>18296726>I am based in Europe.Grant Stone ships to Yurop. Get Edwards or Diesels.
>>18296744go compromise then
>>18296746They're made in China though?
>>18296726sanders for your price point
>>18296752with US materials. Slave labor savings get passed on to you.
>>18296743clarks dbwm moorsbyred wingsnone of them were low quality or bad individually per say but I wish I jumped straight to White's for the unparalleled arch support
>>18296726Get a pair of Astorflex.
whites dont look like 800 euro boots. at all.
>>18296754>with US materialsLMFAO, so?
>>18296726save a little more and get some trumans. service boot = whites and viberg, i understand they exceed your budget. but no one does service boots like those two
>>18296757you're right, they look better
i generelly wouldn't spend over $500 on a casual boot. youre hitting diminishing returns fast. if you spend over 500 on boots, than on something classic like Crockett & jones.
>>18296759forgot pic
This is the kind of person who acts like a "boot expert" in these threads.
>>18296757Well you're paying extra for the inevitable squeak that you'll have to send them back to fix
Meermin factory seconds sales, any recommended boots from them? Thinking of grabbing some chelseas for stomping around uni.Also sizing is +2 from UK to US, yeah?
>>18296758You know where the leather and rubber comes from. You can look up their boots that were cut in half to see the construction.
>>18296763contrast shoelaces instantly make a boot look like mall trash
>>18296768Not true. It depends.
>>18296769nice navy
>>18296766You think a cow who grew in China has worse skin than a burger cow?
>>18296726https://www.luosjiet.com/collections/men-s-bootsYou're welcome.
>>18296773wow, the first suggestion actually from Europe (so I can return them in the not unlikely case they dont fit ideally), thanks.they look great for the price. but maybe ill still pay the bit extra for yankos to get goodyear welt.
>>18296726Jic you're not on a wind up
>>18296772No but leather tanned in China might not be of the same quality as one tanned in Chicago.
Y/n?
>>18296787The one tanned in Chicago is not even the best in the US, let alone the best in the world lol.
>>18296790Definitely
>>18296792please enlighten everyone on the best tannery in the US and in the world
>>18296790Meermin is an excellent choice.
>>18296792but it won't be chink leather. Good US-made boots that sell between 600-700 uses the same leather as GS.
>>18296793>>18296805Bet. Pulled the trigger on the boots and some shoe trees, here's hoping I don't get fucked by the factory seconds.
>>18296746You still have to pay duties taxes and shipping on them, and at that price might as well get something better.
>>18296806What does GS stand for?
>>18296726White’s MP or White’s CMP
>>18296811Grant Stone
>>18296726why do you change your default website location manually and the filenames between posts?are we not supposed to know you're the same bulgarian that shits up these threads all day long?
>>18296817my brother im christ, I am many things, but not Bulgarian
>>18296811Great Scam
The claim that the Goodyear welt makes your shoes more durable than the Blake stitch is an urban legend.Today most cobblers will be able to resole and adjust your shoes as many times as you want also with the Blake stitch.
I wanna cop these new waxy Yankos during Black Friday but they probably won't discount them
Which boots for a smart casual outfit? Can I wear service boots for this purpose? Apparently Chelsea boots are a meme? What about leather chelsea boots?
>>18296764At least you can condition the leather to rid the squeak. Some anon a few threads back had a squeaky Timbs and couldn’t really do much about it https://youtu.be/FP2RjtjjSoQ
>>18296836They can be the best thing ever if you know which to choose and how to wear them.
>>18296842But why did they become a meme and are hated here?I heard leather chelseas are more prestigious. Thoughts?
>>18296844chelsea boots are like leather jackets, you have to actually be attractive to pull them off or they look cringe so people here get big mad
>>18296836chelseas always look really faggy
>>18296847What do you recommend instead? For more classy look
>>18296811Gay Sex
>>18296844>But why did they become a meme and are hated here?For this reason >>18295135>I heard leather chelseas are more prestigious. Thoughts?If you believe any opinion low IQ nerds spit on the internet, I have bad news for you, friend. Both leather and suede Chelseas are fine.>>18296847They absolutely don't.
>>18296822>Great ScamBut that's Thursday
>>18296852>>18296822Grand Seiko then.
Corvari
>>18296819you forgot to type your name field back in therenot that all the samefagging wasn't blatant enough already
>he's having a melty againnot everyone is him, anon
Anyone here actually have boots? Certainly loving the autumn season out here.
>>18296829They're only available at Skolyx, right? I don't think Skolyx does sales.
>>18296930Redwings on the right?
Chelsea boots suck because of that big piece of elastic thing on the ankle.
>>18296934Blacksmiths, in a colorway I forget the name of but it's like a black waxed suede
>>18296930I do have lots, but they’re on the cheaper end and /fa/ will laugh on me. I even wear Timbs when it’s very cold
>>18296939That's the best leather I have seen on blacksmiths they should release that one again.
>>18296864Very patrician.
>>18296719Can i get the full rundown on why not to buy Thursday Boots? Im trying to talk a friend out of buying a pair but he’s stubborn
>>18296973
>>18296973Tell him he's automatically gay and or trans if he buys them and you will be referring to him as 'she' from that point forward
>>182969732
>>18296973Any niche interest has to have something to snigger, sneer at and look down on.Your friend isn't stubborn, he's based.
>>18296930for me, it's Horween CXL in #8
>>18296973>turdsday
>>182969733
>>18296973I bought thursday cxl despite the one/few autists shitting on them in every thread. Basically I received amazon credits and it looked like amazon.de was importing them to Europe so I wanted to check them out. I don't have them long enough to judge the quality but damn they look and feel nice afI imagine they are still better then a lot of eu boot brands. You americans are really spoiled for choice
>>18296930what a shit collection
>>18296930>>18297014if you have more than two boots in rotation at any one time ur gay
>>18297037>2 pairs work boots, for work>1 pair casual bootsah shitaw fuckgod damn it
>>18297047oh no, you gay nigga
>>18296999European cordwainers must be terrible at advertising if Europoors are resorting to Thursdays.
>>18296759Do you own trumans, whites and vibergs?
>>18297014>>18297037Waah waah waah..... post boot bitch
>>18297047gay>>18297086super gay
>>18297100You're super gay?
>>18297076Boots are a very niche interest and online discusdion about boots is dominated by americans and american brands. Most people who wear boots regularly (not specifically for work) in europe wear docs or knockoffs or either whatever military boot is available.
>>18297100>>18297101Let's suck each other cocks, mates. It's gonna be fun.
>>18297105>>18297107It's okay to not weigh in if you can't afford what's being posted.
European brands make the best shit in the world, but they're lesser known and it's true, Eurofags don't care that much about quality clothes. It's a shame.
>>18297109What does this has to do with what I said? If anything I agree that european bootmakers are pretty obscure even in europe. Docs are widely known. Military surpluss are fairly common. Thursday is great at online advertising so of course anybody looking for info online will run into them.
>>18297116Cool. Got any boots?
>>18297113>Eurofags don't care that much about quality clothesThat's also true. It's eather cheap shit or designer stuff. Quality is a second thought -if any- for most people here. Exceptions might apply depending on region and city.
>>18297120A few pairs, why?
>>18296954I have three pairs of georgia boots. I don't trust the synthetic welt on the romeos but so far they're holding up
>>18297120>flexing with Iron RangersLMAO!
>>18297125Oh, you got a few pairs huh? Do they go to school in Canada?
>>18297130Post your french rangers, ropetard
>>18297107>straightest chelsea boots enjoyer
>>18297120>iron rangerschinese-made grant stones mogs iron rangers so bad it's not even funny.
>>18297137I get it now. 'mog' is zoomer for roughly equivalent
Looks like the bootlets need some red meat to fuel conversation. I get it, this stuff costs money. Here you go.
>>18297130>>18297139are those pre mini lugs?
>>18297140There's no lugged sole or anything, I bought them new sometime around 2014-2017 and it's a smooth leather outsole, never put anything on it.
>>18297139Maybe post your actual footwear
>>18297144yeah that's what i meant, the OGs were smooth and then they switched to minilugs. its not leather its nitrile cork
I have a pair of red wings, any idea how to clean the stitching?
>>18297145I don't not post what I wear.>>18297147>it's not leather it's nitrile corkInteresting, do you mean the midsole (I knew that was cork) or the outsole? If the outsole is not stacked leather that's news to me.
>>18297153the outsole were never leather its always been nitrile cork
>>18297154Actually interesting, thanks for the info.>>18297150Just use a brush to take off excess matter before you soap and condition them. Don't worry too much about anything that would affect the stitching. Nothing you do is going to fuck the stitching up unless you like dump acid on it.
>>18297153>midsole>Iron Rangers
>>18297157my pair of 875s I got back in 2009
>>18296976>>18296978>>18296994
>>18297158Leather outsole, cork midsole, leather half-insole... Yeah, we all saw rose anvil bud. Some of us also know from experience.>>18297161Ha, my soles have the same crazy asymmetric wear. Beautiful stuff
>>18297130You are arguing with the /bg/ favela monkey. He only owns sandals. His name is Sam and he has HIV.
>>18297166>leather outsole>Iron Rangers
>>18297169Kek. I'll be honest, I'm here for one night, not for a long time. If it's excuses to post, I got pics.
>>18297170Post a boot?
>>18297172Fair enough, carry on.
So what are some european boot makers I should know about?Specifically for service boots, I don't want any brouge type shit. I only know of Fracap that looks nice
Stop fronting. Buy the fucking boot.
>>18297138redwing cope
>>18297210You wouldn't know fashion if it hit you in the head with a brick.
>>18297214>says the twink
>>18297178'k
>>18297218The heel looks like cheep plastic and the bizarre crease on the ankle makes me think the sizing is all wrong.>>18297216Hush little faggot.
>>18297225>Hush little faggot.But you are the little faggot
>>18297225You don't know what's a midsole. You think Iron Rangers have a leather outsole.You don't own boots, right?
>>18297186White's MP
>>18297230>>18297232Try not to get mad lol
ID on these?Saw a guy selling these, they're 2 sizes too big for me, but I'd like to get a pair if anyone knows what brand they are.
>>18297242>zippered bootsso are you denying or proving you're a faggot?
>>18297166>Some of us also know from experience.>thinks Iron Rangers have a midsole>thinks Iron Rangers have a leather outsoleThe experience of not owning boots I guess
>>18297186AstorflexFratelli RossettiCorvariKoioMomaAce MarksParabootA. TestoniChurch'sUrban Shepherd BootsMeerminYankoCarlos SantosMeindl-HaferlTricker'sGrensonLoakeBarkerMost of them are Italian and British, obviously. Contrary to what people would assume, all of the Italian brands listed use the Goodyear Welt.Fracap is one of the best not only because one of their pairs can last a lifetime, but also because they look unique and have a very distinct style.This is an extremely succint list. I don't know about French boots, for example. If you're really into this do your own research.
>>18297250>>18297252It's okay to just ask for more pictures. I know it's rough not being able to afford this stuff. I mean, shit, I own Guidis. This is nothing.
>>18297258post guidis
>>18297258Timestamp, then.
>>18297214Based oldfag drip
>>18297261He literally just posted them, favela monkey
>>18297318>no timestamp
>>18297319Ok you first
>>18297324so no timestamp then? living vicariously? how pathetic
>>18297254Helpful. You're the man.
>>18297081yes. why?
What are some good casual boots that can be dressed up but not too formal?I dont want something fat as fuck like doc martens, redwings, or timberlands. Also I don’t want to give off the vibe >im a trendy liberal that likes to wear workwear but has never swung a hammer in my life
>>18297352oh don't worry you already give off that vibe no matter what you wear
>>18297086ok
>>18297352White's Semi-Dress
>>18297081>>18297351
>>18297367nice
>>18297367The one in the middle looks so much better than the one on the left.
>>18297352Ace Marks
>>18297373*taps the OP sign*redflag
>>18297376>both Goodyear welt and Blake stitch, you choose>handmade in Italy from 100% full grain calf skin leather>look good and elegant>check your boxesBut still, you feel the need to believe what a few shit-eating troons wrote on a vietnamese manga forum.
>>18297086why dont you use the speed hooks?
>>18297398Because they don't increase the speed of anything.
>>18297399oh, ok.
totally-not-ropertard sperging out hardcore today and you can tell it's not him because the thread becomes an absolute shitshow when he gets (falsely) called out for the millionth time
>>18297407he's now roperservicetard
>>18297407>totally-not-ropertardQRD on this character?
>>18297413some poorfag that gets exactly what he wants recommended to him but he's too poor so he's constantly looking for exact same thing but for a hundred bucks
>>18297414link to his posts? I want to take my mind off the uneven creasing of my new brass boots despite my diesels creasing almost symmetrically.
>>18297413some failed troll bulgarian that posts bait in here all day, has no clue about boots, because he doesn't own anystill wants to be liked so bad ITT and gets pissed when he gets rejectedthinks he's super slick and nobody can tell his needy ass from a mile awaytypical cluster B behavior
>>18297413it's his own personal sleep paralysis demon that he projects on to everyone he disagrees withI don't even think roper posts here regularly
>>18297422also can't resist replying
>>18297419>>17836729
what the FUCK
>>18297441what am i even seeing here
>>18297373That vamp and toebox angle look retarded
>>18297441it's kind of busy in a frankenstein sort of way
>>18297441Everything about this is offensive
>>18297327>favela monkey still hasn't posted bootsLmao
>>18297425was he the one arguing with the twink?
>>18297441airforces poster btfo
>>18296736dainite=badharder on your joints and more slipperyget lug soles
>>18297086nice.Getting cozy for fall when you can finally wear boots again
>>18297113>European brands make the best shit in the worldthose boots look like shit lmao what is that cringy shit?
>>18297130you found them just like that?fellas, why aren't you dressing your ladies in Silversmiths?
>>18297161fit pics when?
>>18297218>>18297225>that thunking sound they make as you brush them and hit them leather with the wood of the shoe brush
Did my heart love til now?for I feel as though I've never seebeauty till this nightwhen I saw a pairof White's boots
>>18297373so what's your strat for these? what are you going to wear with them? A suit? Dark Academia?
>>18297254You left out some of the more notorious onesCrockett & JonesCarminaEdward GreenTLB MallorcaAlso Skolyx's own brand is a good budget choice.
Think about pulling the trigger on some Meermin chukkas.Issue being, most chukkas only look sharp on photoshoots and like Reddit boots IRL
>American price is $385>German price is EUR 485 ($526) + delivery + customs tip
>>18297351How do they compare between the three in your opinion and experience?
>>18297254>I don't know about French boots, for example. If you're really into this do your own research.ParabootHeschungJoseph MalingeJacques & DémeterMalfroidParaboot Heschung and Joseph Malinge have their own factories in France.Jacques & Démeter shoes are made by Joseph Malinge.Malfroid shoes are made in Spain by who know who. I've added them to the list because they make some good looking stuff (picrel).
>>18297663I have a few pair of Paraboot.I'm planing on getting these Heschung in the near future.t. frog
>>18296719its amazing how these look like the best dress boot ever made and granddad/farmer beaters at the same time
which boots to redeem THE SEX in 2024?suede Chelseas seem played out
>>18297700White's semi-dress.
>>18297673>Dress boot.Lol. Lmao even.
>>18297713Yeah, youre right actually. If someone wore these, I'd let him fuck me.
I am looking for this (combat boots in muted suede), but in non-mallshit quality. Where 2c?
>>18297254>FracapI want this one so bad it hurts.
>>18297673Yeah they're great. Only thing I don't like about them is that they're not gusseted. Should be up to the first speedhook in my opinion.
>>18297700Brown waxed flesh Nigs
>>18297794So … is it working? I doubt it. SEXboots are way sleeker
>>18297732grant stone
>>18297441>They made fake PNW boots out of this leather
>>18297805>chinesium
>>18297833retard
>>18296931>They're only available at Skolyx, right?I think so>I don't think Skolyx does sales.they had a BF sale last year and I think the year before too
>>18297794Nigs "We have Bounty hunters at home"
>>18297860>they had a BF sale last yearoh boy I really hope they discount service boots
>>18297868I distinctly remember at least some were discounted but I think you need to be fast, they sell out quickly
>>18297566>has no idea what he's taking about>insults with buzzwordsMany such cases
How does the Stitchdown construction compare to the Goodyear welt in terms of long-term durabilty?
>>18297833>>18297850>Trump imposes tariffs>Grant Stones become as expensive as Nigs and White'sI guess I better stock up. Should I get the Edward or Ottawa next?
>>18297920unironically the strongest reason given to not vote for him over this entire election cyclegrant stones are silly the best value boots in the entire market. imagine having to buy *llen *dmonds
>>18297939I'd rather spend +300 more on boots than have this retard as president.>voting in somebody to fuck up the situation further so you can get cheaper bootsThe absolute state
>>18297939non made in America buyers gets the bullet too
What are some good walking boots for the winter? Or should I go to /out/?
>>18297940>I'd rather spend +300 more on boots than have this retard as president.This
>>18297944>t.nigs interest-haverIf GS is smart, it will relocate its manufacturing in the US then undercut Nigs and White's
>>18297969The reason they can undercut everyone else is cheap Chinese labor.
>>18298015allows them to undercut by half. They can still undercut nigs and huwhites by increasing their prices from ~$380 to $400-500, which I think they can get away with since their boots will now be made in the US
>>18297940>voting in somebody to fuck up the situation further so you can get cheaper boots
Hope you won't seethe like crazy if I say these Fracaps look better than the Moc-Toes
>>18298032People that cuff like that need to be beaten.
>>18298046it keeps the dye of your unwashed selvedge jeans from rubbing off on them
>>18298054Yeah and that's why you don't buy unwashed and you also don't buy ugly basketball colored boots.
>>18298032has anyone bought Fracaps yet? I really like a lot of their style but there is so little info on them. You'd think that tard that cuts boots in half would have gotten to it yet
>z*ppers
>>18298242I keep telling my friend but he refuses to listen and he's gonna suffer in due time.
>>18298242Easy fix. Cobbler is a retard.
>>18297944Tricker's do many tramping boots.If hiking buy hiking shoes.
I've taken my French Mle 1965 back and forth multiple times to a cobbler to try solve a loud squeeking sound in the sole.At this point only option feels like resole( the rubber is hard anyway) which costs like 150€Worth the investment? They are 59 year old boots, but the quality of the leather is comparable to something that would cost 500 quid these days, and these are my only formal boot, and I'd end up paying 150 or more for decent alternative brown boots anyway. What do you think(Picrel aren't mine, I've restored my leather to much better condition)
>>18298272please don't tell me you're actually wearing those as formal
when do you tuck your pants into your boots, if ever?
>>18298210>but there is so little info on themBecause it's an independent brand. They don't give a fuck about reviews and self promotion through so called "influencers".
>>18298276When you want to suck some cock in an alley
>>18298272>these are my only formal boot
What's the best model? Iron Ranger or Blacksmith?
>>18298272why don't you ask the cobbler that question?
I like a pair of boots but they have dainite soles. If I get them, how likely am I to die in a hydroplaning accident?
>>18298351what boot?
>>18298351very
>>18298335Look right now for both of them too.Both are casual boots, right?
>>18298335I prefer the Iron Rangers over the Blacksmiths. Aside from the looks they're basically the same boot.
Which ones should I get? Bottom two are chromexcel and the ones I tried from them before were very creasy, not sure I wanna gamble again but maybe I shouldn't care about it
>>182984381 but brown
>>18298351>hydroplaningyou can't run that fast
>>18298442please explain what you think hydroplaning means
>>18298443>please explainno
>>18298446the word doesn't mean you think it means
>>18298438>Bottom two are chromexcel and the ones I tried from them before were very creasy, not sure I wanna gamble again but maybe I shouldn't care about itwhat the fuck are you talking about again?what gamble?you haven't seen chromexel in person, everand these yankos aren't even chromexel, but "chromex", meant to fool retards like youcan't you read, you moron?
any $200 boots in europe?
>>18298487Solovair, Meermin
>>18298515both $250 and solovair is pretty shit
>>18298351I only own dainite boots and that never happened to me
Just bought the Viron 1992 boot (yes I’m vegan) am I actually fucked
>>18298487save up >>18298547fucking hell dude just wear a plastic bag
>>18298554i have the money i'm trying to be responsible with it
>>18298554but yeah the question is same up how much and for whati just want something comfortable with nice leather and dark sole, no zippers or chelsea
>>18298555buying cheap always cost more in the long run>>18298557white's semi dress
>>18298561which part of EUROPE do you retard not understand>buying cheap always cost more in the long runyeah let me spend a minimum wage on meme brand name boots i'm sorry that i dont have rich parents you fucking brand bootlickers need to be lined up, the entire board is like this
>>18298554>wear a plastic bag What I’ve been doing but it just doesn’t work with my fits.
>>18298562play stupid games win stupid prizes
incomprehensible babble
english will appear incomprehensible if you are ESL correct
>>18298566t.ropetard
>>18298465Looks like you have an emotional issue and a learning disability.
Grant stone diesel above or below? Which one is better?
ESL by definition would imply the opposite but regardless of whether you understand the words you use or not i still hablo better ingles than half of your countrymen
>>18298585Top gives off gay energy, which it looks like you would be in for since you own an iPhone. As an actual man, I don't find the traction of a leather outsole acceptable. You probably will though.
>>18298594This man came to /fa/ to tell us all about the energies he gets from pictures of boots.
>>18298604There's no use trying to flip it on me. You just need to know that what you enjoy isn't OK.
>>18298605What is it that I enjoy?
>>18298614Buggery and buggery adjacent products.
why does anon keep having meltdowns in a boot thread?
Why can't anon afford a shift key like a white person?
is there ever a time when double midsoles look good?
>>18298636Those actually look kind of cool but I think I'd have to see them being worn to make a final judgement. That said I can't image what it would be like trying to break them in.
>>18298562>i dont have rich parentsyou can just get a fucking job yourself, you don't have to keep begging your mom for boots, you manchild
>>18298562you know if you get called a retard everywhere you go, you might be a retard
The problem is that people are replying to posts that don't start with a capital letter. Low class people don't have valid opinions on decent boots. They wear shit like Brahmas or get foot fungus from second hand ebay boots. They should get back to cleaning toilets instead of spending time pretending they know shit about high quality footwear.
>>18298585Both look great
>>18298585Bottom.
I've been wearing and enjoying a pair of surplus Corcoran jump boots, but I think I'm ready for something a bit better. There's a Red Wing store in town. I'm thinking Blacksmiths or Iron Rangers.
>>18298585Grant stone is a good brand right?Want to buy some on Black Friday too
>>18298734>chinesium
>>18298636When UK shoemakers do them. Pic related is a double midsole + dainite.
>>18296973Poor quality aside, it's a low status goyslop boot. Imagine being so poor that you can't muster up an extra hundred or two for a boot that's made in a first world country and contributes to first world economies. Imagine walking around all day wearing some pieces of shit made with crappy third world mystery leather slapped together by a bunch of Mexican wagies being paid $4/hour. If you don't respect yourself, why should anyone else?
>>18298772What are good brands? Usa + Europe
>>18298772>Imagine walking around all day wearing some pieces of shit made with crappy third world mystery leather slapped together by a bunch of Mexican wagiesFor me, it's American leather stitched together by Chinese wagies.
>>18298713Shilouette on Iron Rangers is gonna be pretty close to what you're wearing, so I'd consider blacksmiths instead. Or you could try the new beckmans if you're willing to spend more. But since you're actually going to a physical store, just try everything that cayches your eye and see which one you like the most. Do not hesitate to try different colors either.
>>18298487Ropetard, you've been asking the same question over and over for years and get the same answers. I don't know why you expect a different answear for the same question.And in the rare occasion someone comes up with an acceptable suggestion, you shoot it down because of some autistic non-issue.At this point you should have saved enough for 1k boots. Yet here you are at it again.I understand that as a slav you're accustomed to buy stolen goods for cheap, but we're talking boots here, not BMWs which start with a screwdriver.
>>18298465I've had them in person and they creased heavily and immediately. and what's supposed to be the difference between chromexcel and chromex?
>>18298547>I’m veganThen just buy some leather boots and make sure you don’t eat them.
>>18298636yes, posted here >>18297727
I tried on these Loake boots the other week, and the 9.5 felt snug. Man in the shop said the leather loosens over time somewhat. How true is that?
>>18299005Yes, the leather loosens over time somewhat.
>>18298970That's vegetarians, veganism is a religion which completely forbids you from using anything that's derived from an animal in any way shape or form.
The C&J just came in. They’re cool I like them.