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for me, it's Thursday boots

Just want a pair of 10 or 11 eye derby boots that won't shit the bed but the only obvious options I can find are either Gripfasts which are made by Solovair or Grinders which are an even more poverty version of the former.
Everyone's glad to shit on Solovair now so what's the alternative for an actual old Doc Marten style boot? Or are all no-nonsense boots just dead and I have to buy the brown leather super tactical hiker heritage trailmix whateverthefucks now?

>>18539671
post the pair pls

>>18539731
The answer to this question is always milsurp.

>>18539758
That's a fair point, it's a classic move I just automatically assumed all milsurp would be sand coloured now and never bothered to check.
If there isn't anything in my size, worst case scenario I guess I could get the Gripfasts in greasy and pray that the split sole shit is just overrepresented (huff several tanks of copium).

>>18539779
I think people abroad buy greek army boots for quite cheap, but not sure where you should buy from to get the ones that are standard issue.

The ones that the army issues to you are indestructible, and they end up quite comfy after you wear them all day for a few months.

>>18539794
I'm in the UK and while I get your point, the fact there's a market for military boots kind of implies that many aren't entirely satisfied with their issued boots.
That being said the 10 eye docs from the 80s specifically are what I'm looking for but all I can find are the 8 eye boots which aren't innately bad but tend to skew towards the gimped little hiking lumberjack larper audience.
I guess I'm just attached to the old look despite the fact everything is more shit forever besides buying a pair of boots that I don't actually like the look of that costs half as much as my monthly rent. Most of the milsurp stuff I'm seeing is 8 eyes too, I'll just have to think about it.

>>18539806
>the fact there's a market for military boots kind of implies that many aren't entirely satisfied with their issued boots.
Do you not know what military surplus sales are? The military buys boots in huge amounts and change models from time to time. When they change models they don't just use up all the old model boots they have in storage, they just sell them.

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From last thread:
Trying to figure out how to give maintenance to these boots I wore through winter last year ahead of the cold weather. Also looking to see if the same routine would apply to suede boots.
An anon recommended using a 60/40 water detergent with a cloth and then using Obernauf LP plus a horsehair brush.

Another anon brought up these have Gore-Tex, does the Gore-Tex mean it needs any special care or different product?

>>18539884
gore tex is just the liner there's not much to care for

>>18539884
>Also looking to see if the same routine would apply to suede boots.
no, suede wants waterproofing sprays

leather is fine with just wax

>>18539895
What about Nikwax instead of Obernauf LP? That one advertises that it's recommended for Gore-Tex leather footwear. Is it just a marketing scam to keep me away from the good stuff?

>>18539880
No I mean that there's options to buy new boots, there are retailers that offer a wide variety of tactical boots and work boots aimed at soldiers in case they want something better than their issued boots.
Granted I do get your point, though that's also why I brought up the fact I'd expect after however many years of war in sandy countries that the surplus would all be desert colours now.

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>>18539678
Copped these used for 70€, Sequoyah, handmade in Italy

>>18539937
yes, you showed them last thread
nice cop for 70yuros but shit cop since they have 2(two!) fag straps each

>>18539779
Update on this:
Cocoran surplus boots are still up for sale and they fit more or less what I was looking for, my only concern is that it actually seems too good to be true. I didn't see any knockoffs on ALiExpress so I guess it's okay, I'll weight it up against my other options and I might just have to pray that the sizing is right but it's good to see that practical and simple boots can still be cheap.

>>18539937
I promise I'm not shitposting. What do you wear with these? They look very feminine to my eye, but I'm sure that could change when seen worn.

>>18539964
Update on this update: Apparently the Corcorans you can get nowadays are all the parade boot model that are issued to US paratroopers but have a thick external coating to make sure that they remain shiny which is the exact same issue as the high shine Solovairs. The actual vintage Corcorans are nowhere to be seen. This has been a load of shit and ignorance was frankly preferable.

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What's in the box?

I want some red wing blacksmiths in copper, is this btg approved?

>>18540021
Perfectly acceptable babby's first proper boot. I think they look better than IRs.

>>18539920
that sounds like advertising shit cause the conditioner would not penetrate THROUGH the upper leather and into the gore tex liner unless you're really saturating that shit then that'll just cause other problems later down the line. what does nigwax advertising claim it does?

>>18540001
something exclusive for the euro/jap market

>>18539995
Can't you just remove the coating? If that isn't feasible, you may be able to find something similar if you search for Bata jump boots.

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>>18539731
>no-nonsense boots
>Doc Marten

>>18540001
we have to wait until 2145 for the product reveal?

fucking gay, I'll be 153 years old

>>18539884
Gore Tex is a waterproof membrane, keeps water out while letting sweat evaporate out. If you use oil based conditioners it can eventually go through and potentially clog up or damage the properties of the gore tex. Is it likely to happen? I don't know.
That's why you're supposed to use wax which doesn't penetrate the leather, but creates a water resistant barrier. That also means the leather isn't breathing and letting out moisture.

Gore Tex is retarded in full leather boots since you're supposed to wax and condition them any way. It's basically marketing for people who doesn't know better.
They're a cheap fashion boot, enjoy them while they last, there's no point in going out of your way with 'elaborate' maintenance. Just apply some wax.

>>18540345
Worth noting that goretex and every breathable and waterproof membrane will eventually disintegrate in confetti.

>>18540001
garbage

>>18540314
in the 80s they were just a pair of practical boots you could get for roughly £60 if we account for inflation
granted that was 45 years ago but there was a good chunk of time between now and then where they were practical boots

Any recs for a gyw moc-toe low shoe?

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>>18539678
My boots.

I don't work a physical Labor job so the middle boots have become my daily/casual wear boots.

Should I replace them for a similar boot but not steel toe (thinking redback or mongrels) or just get another pair of RM Williams (thinking the gardener model, not sure if I should get black or brown though)

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What's wrong with Thursday boots, exactly?

>>18539731
people shit on solovair but i have had mine for 2 years and wear them daily and they are fine and haven't worn out yet

>inb4 wooden shank
yes they're not meant for climbing ladders all day
>inb4 no gusseted tongue
doesn't matter they aren't meant for long distance walking either
>inb4 that picture of tongue being out of alignment
see above, also leather is malleable and it'll centre over time if you lace it down

if you want to wear them for the same reason you would wear doc martens (casual wearing to office or mall or whatever) then they're fine.

>ohh noo toyota camry can't compete in dakar, wtf!!!! shit car
this is what 99% of people who shit on solovair sound like

just got some walnut patriots, i think im going to order some kilties and front ranges next. Wish i could get the vibram 140 soles without going custom

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>>18540637
Cxl vs Turdsday Lefart leather. The cxl pair had been worn more often too.

>>18540666
My only gripe with solovair is that their soles feel unstable as fuck once they’re worn down; I’ve injured my ankles more times with a pair of their shoes than with my Tricker’s that exhibit the same wear pattern (I’ve hiked in them with zero issues).

>https://youtu.be/oHsc0L6PPcY?si=3wDb3JvTZQxAhcha

>>18540520
>RM Williams
don't buy them, they've gone to shit

>>18540637
everything
shitty leather, shitty construction in every way

>>18540001
>>18540333
this is some john malkovich type of shit.

>>18539678
If I bought $500 boots for $60, does that mean I should treat them like $500 boots (ie wear for special occasions or clean/tidier events) or just wear them as a daily or at crowded places they Ould be stepped on

>>18540837
You should wear them whenever and however the fuck you want since they're your boots.

>>18540837
Boots aren't special event shoes, you should wear them to enjoy them. If they're 500 originally they should be repairable too, right? So wear them as often as you want my g.

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Why do so many used shoes have this disgusting swollen look, as if the owner inflated balloons inside of them? It's very frequent with loafers, but you can also spot it on boots.

Thoughts on Rider Boot Co?

>>18540837
name of that boot?

>>18540896
they're not bloated

the natural crease sits lower than the rest of the toe area

>>18540952
That’s not my point. I asked what’s up with the fact that most worn shoes do look bloated.

>>18540958
the leather can stretch
the feet get bigger as the day goes on and as they are used

I think you can connect the two

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>>18540505
They were always gimmicky boots, the air sole was their big selling point and for the longest time their unique looks (chunky sole, yellow stitching) has been in with weird people. I cannot fathom how someone would try to conjure the most generic boot possible in their mind and a Doc Marten's is what they come up with. If you want the most "it's a boot, that's it" boot ever, it's the service boot, so generic that basically every bootmaker makes one and they all look 99% the same.

>>18540896
>as if the owner inflated balloons inside of them?
they're called feet

>>18541002
Dunno about yours, but my feet don't inflate, bro.

>>18541029
>he does not know

>>18540896
over shoetreeing

>>18541070
You mean using shoe trees that are bigger than your size?

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Would it be possible to resole the 9111 with a heeled leather sole?

>>18541201
For a good cobbler yes.

>>18540837
think o fit like a car. if you bought a porsche 911 you wouldnt treat it like shit and youd do oil changes etc.

>>18541201
Many such cases!

>>18541201
i paid 120 to change the flat nitrile sole on my iron rangers over the beckman style (leather plus topy) at a red wing store. they sent it back to the factory to get it done, took about a month

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ID on these boots?

>>18541344
Only problem with factory resoles is that they always replace the welt and they attach the new welt with a machine. Which is why their homepages usually say that you can do like 3 resoles on a pair of boots. Which I didn't understand why at first until I understood they replace the welt and therefore make new holes in the upper when they attach the new one.

But then again most people won't even go through 3 resoles in their life so it doesn't really matter lel

>>18540907
They're RM Williams Chelsea's.

Pretty sure they're comfort craftsman looks like they were never worn

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Old Ozzie man got sent a couple pairs of Parkies. One of them was the Allegany that looks really good. Like IRs, but done well.

>>18541546
Parkhurst seems like the best value boots out there to me. Unfortunately I'm a europoor so I'd have to pay around 200 USD extra just so they can ship from Europe to the US to Europe.

>>18541551
What can we europoors do? I don’t want £900 English boots. They don’t even look good.

>>18539678
Why does the guide say bespoke is a redflag if both Wesco and White’s offer it?

>>18541583
Yanko? Redwing? Grow up and learn to appreciate Tricker's and C&J?

>>18541596
OP was just being a faggot and refuses to update it. Don't read too much into it

any good sales incoming from premium boot makers?

>>18541600
>Grow up and learn to appreciate Tricker's and C&J
You can keep that pointy shit for you, mate.

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>>18541583
Astorflex

>>18541596
>>18541602
I'm pretty sure it's not meant as a dig against actual bespoke services but instead a warning that some shitty brand may use bespoke on theur websites or in their marketing and that one should watch out for that

>>18541596
because the word bespoke is used incorrectly 90% of the time. including you! Wesco and White's don't offer bespoke they offer MTO

I'm surprised a country like Argentina doesn't have a big boot/shoe industry considering the Italian immigrants and their enormous beef industry for leather

>>18541546
These look like shit compared to actual IRs

>>18541925
Love them or hate them, IRs have a very distinct shilouette. All the other IR-like boots look almost undistinguishable from one another.

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Id on these boots?

>>18541773
What’s the difference?

>>18541840
Maybe you just have never heard about their brands? Notorious ≠ good

>>18542045
>What’s the difference?
are you tarded?
the difference is when someone or some company offers an actual bespoke service that means that you can go and get a bespoke pair of boots
but when the word bespoke is used in marketing material but is not back up by an actual bespoke service then trust within a person/company gets broken as they use words with purpose without providing the purpose

>18539749
>18539895
>18539899
>18539941
>18540032
>18540033
>18540333
>18540801
>18540803
>18540952
>18540960
>18541070
>18541333
>18541840
>18542059
This is the same person. A fat and low IQ ogre from a flyover country who has no other knowledge in life besides american-made boots. He’s online 24/7, makes up to 80% of the posts of /btg/ and is perennially mad.

>>18542045
bespoke is when they make a (you) shaped last, measured in person, typically over several fittings
mto is when they alter an existing last to try to fit your feet as close as possible
two very different things

>>18542070
Then the guide doesn’t make any fucking sense, because none, literally none of the meme boot brands that are constantly talked about both here and on reddit offer bespoke service.

>>18542019
All IR clothes look like fat chodes. They can never get the shape right

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These are my second pair of chink boots. I still would have preferred Horween roughout for the proper boondocker look, but the reverse kudu is great. It's like wearing an actual glove on my feet. I had to put a shoe tree in just to prop it up, since it's completely unlined.

>>18540706
>Le fart

>>18542090
Why wouldn't you mention what they are if you wanted to share the fucking boots

>>18542097
I did. Chink.

>>18542101
You should still say they're iron boots

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>>18541925
Naw, the fact that they don't have that toe bump already gives it a less clown shoes look. Also comes with leather midsole and nicer welt stitching.

IRs (really RW's entire heritage line) occupy this weird niche of being better than Thursday, but not as good as an actual good quality boot. Always lacking something.

>>18542071
p sure there's a guy with pairs of G&G here

You negros have any recommendations for pull-on/laceless boots that aren't Chelsea Boots? We get moderate winters here, worse than somewhere like NYC, not as bad as somewhere like Buffalo

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>>18542224

>>18542195
>the toe bump is a "clown toe"
why do people keep parroting this? it looks totally fine unless you have enormous feet

>>18542224
Those green muck boots

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>>18542230
>why do people keep parroting this?
Not a clue.

>>18542251
are those your boots anon?

>>18542230
it does angle upwards if you look at them dead on from the side and obviously people exaggerates it

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>>18542022

>>18542070
>mto is when they alter an existing last to try to fit your feet as close as possible
MTO generally means custom configuration of leathers and soles etc. often including existing lasts. A few companies like Carmina offer their 3D scanning bespoke service which, as I understand, alter existing lasts to fit the 3D scan.

>>18542946
Alteration of lasts is also MTO, with true bespoke the lasts must be made for your foot not just altered for your foot.

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>>18542230
It's not so much about big feet, but rather having a narrow width relative to the length in combination with a small instep. The shape of the bump toe and not using shoe trees exacerbates the clown shoe appearance.

>>18542897
This makes me coom but the pricetag makes me weep. Any boots with a similar quality/aesthetic in the $800 range?

>>18542251
w2c?

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>>18542969
try searching BMJA Mle 52 (france) boots or m1943 (us) boots. carmina (spain) has a similar pair and allows customization/selection of lasts, soles, midsoles, leather types etc (for an up charge of course.)

Opinions on this list?
https://shoegazing.com/2024/12/22/buyers-guide-european-workwear-boot-brands/

>>18542949
Well, that probably depends on the maker and what alterations they can accommodate. Changing width should be fairly standard.

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>>18543057
2spooky4me

>>18542969
Crockett and Jones Coniston is close but still pricey, but not Edward Green pricey

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is it me or are docs mainly wore by females?
I bought an all black pair from vinted for 40 european dollars brand new, probably used like 5 times, and everyone I see outside wearing docs are girls

>>18543086
Females are their target demographic, yes

>>18543086
women and by extension leftists yes

>Crocchetta e Giovanni
Fuck off.

>>18543272
This. Get Demonia instead. Docs are worn by the HR department.

>>18543086
Men buy Solovairs

I found these but they are unwearable from the achilles pain (probably poor deaign), is there a similar style you know of, preferably even thicker sole

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I found these but they are unwearable from the achilles pain (probably poor deaign), is there a similar style you know of, preferably even thicker sole?

>>18543602
you're feeling the achilles pain because the heel is too low on that design

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>>18543602
Wear taller socks, fag.

>>18543810
what kind of fucking 300+ pound leg is that

>>18543810
fat fuck

>>18543630
shut the fuck up

>>18539678
I am still so happy that I got some Austrian tanker boots
I should really take care of them and adjust them to my feet and get new under soles

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dear god is this why pull on boots have such retardedly wide shafts

why can't these people just pay a surcharge for a modified pattern

>>18544257
>average millennial couple

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Are there combat or derby boots with 4–5cm thick soles? I need to heighmaxx. Also, would it be worth putting Vibram soles on a pair of Solomemes? Is it even possible? I’m on my second set of factory soles and they’re failing already.

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>that'll be $1040
Wtf is his problem?

>>18544548
>no thanks
Solved the problem

Seriously, why do these threads exist? There's enough to say about boots that general is warranted?

>>18544578
There are 5 watch threads up currently.

>>18544586
That I can kind of understand, but how much is there to say about boots?

>>18544578
Where do I buy white T-shirts?

>>18544587
>a no-boots entered the chat

>>18544589
I own 3 pairs of boots, haven't felt the need to discuss them online yet.

>>18544588
I don't know, where do you?

>>18544591
post them

>>18544594
no

>>18544595
discuss them

>>18544595
>no
-boots

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>>18544336
>resoling solovairs
for just a bit more you could get a pair of jim green troopers if you're really putting a pair of solovairs through that much work

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>>18544714
Red Wing just released the Logger

>>18544578
Same thing I see in every special-interest general that I've seen across this site:

>shitting on plebs
>posting e-drama
>new cops
>old cops
>shills/e-celebs

Honestly, if you're expecting anything new or different, then consider yourself a newfag.

>>18544768
>more expensive
>worse quality
I'm not really sure why you would unless they're selling them at a store near you and it's easier to try them on and know for sure you're getting a pair that fits you.

>>18544548
Back when the whole lifestyle boot thing was taking off there were a lot less players in the game and viberg was considered one of the best and could command high prices
Fast forward to now and the market is so saturated you can get good boots from a million different makers for half the price
But Brett is still stuck believing people are still lusting after his boots and will pay these clown world prices

>>18544969
its so funny when viberg tried to pivot to GYW ask the same prices and then everyone shat on them and then they had to grudgingly switch back to stitchdown

>>18544980
His boots are exclusively for rich boomers and tech bros now

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>>18544548
dont forget his $2000 coats and jackets

>>18543602
Any brand or manufacturer that makes boots in a style similar to this?

>>18545172
astroflex, thursday, allen edmonds, IG indonesian flavor of the month

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for me it's picrel.
srs tho, what boots have this same energy?

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Why do they not make boots like this anymore???!! w2c??

>>18545653
I think you can still find those on ebay.

Question for those who have Blundstones, how do they size compared to other brands?

>>18545653
you could het that from almost any british bootmaker

>>18545770
What do you have from sneaker brands and which blundstones? There's a few different fits.

>>18545783
I'm thinking the Originals model. I wear a 10US in most sneaker brands, Adidas, Nike, Puma, Vans, etc.

>>18545788
The originals are a bit smaller than the classics and they also have a less substantial insert (you will replace it in either of those though, as they're useless overall).
The classics also come with a small thin insert for you to customize the fit if you're between sizes.

I have the 1910 (original) and 2340 (classic) both in 10.5 AU. I use the insert in my 2340 and it is still a bit roomier than the 1910.

I would consider that 10.5 AU classic to be a perfect fit. And other shoes I consider a perfect fit are the Reebok Club C Vintage in 12 US, Adidas Spezial in 11.5 US. I also have New Balance's 2002R in 11.5 US and it's slightly smaller than I'd like and Puma Army Trainers in 12 and they're slightly larger than I'd like.

Maybe this gives you an idea.

>>18545653
You can find boots like that pretty much anywhere you look

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why is truman doing this?

>>18545963
deep, seething hatred for his customers

>>18545963
What does "in partnership with" means? Who's making the boots?

>>18545833
>Maybe this gives you an idea.

Hmmm... so about a full size down from my sneaker size? Maybe half a size down and use proper inserts?
Are the soles durable? Seen lots of blundstones on secondhand sites with pretty good uppers but absolutely busted soles.

>>18546057
>american reading comprehension
truman makes the boots for occidental

>>18545986
Rightfully so though?

>>18546172
Ah, I thought "occidental" was the name of the model. Never heard about that brand.

>>18545077
>""introducing"" the overcoat
And to wear it with a hoodie like a drug addict. Simply amazing.

>>18546425
>why.jpg

>>18546425
>>18546555
Makes practical sense when you think about it. Looks like shit, though.

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I'm looking to buy some boots as we come into winter here. I've become keen on retro/80's style fashion ,with light blue jeans, or loose pleated pants, shirts, brown tones etc.

Here is an idea of one outfit I want to have boots to adapt to. the sneakers work well but not when the weather gets wet.
chatgpt says brown chukkas are the way to go. I'm on a budget so trying to find a good pair on Vinted.

>>18546627
Chukkas would be way to slim for that kind of fit. ChatGPT is pulling from reddit 10 years ago where everyone got recommend chukkas as the first shoe to get after sneakers. Would recommend some kind of moc toe like Redwing 875s or Throrogood. If you don't like the look of a moc toe or don't want a wedge sole you could get some basic lugged boots like the Origin Coronado. You should be able to find used pairs for pretty cheap.

>>18545963
What's wrong with this? It's either a collab or they're being subcontracted to make boots. They're made in USA boots for 200 bucks and these look like actual work boots and not reddit boots

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>>18546627
Timberlands or the Panama Jack version.

>>18546590
If you mean that the suede is where tge shoe is more likely to get scratches, then yeah. Still looks weird.

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>>18546627
get a pair of panama jacks

>>18546225
no
the qc is a bit shit for the price point and a huge part of the problem is that he's obsessed with rambler. the boot in the picture is never going to look like the one the customer gets so he should just stop selling rambler but he keeps bringing it back. doesn't help that his customer service skills are shit so he can't politely explain to the customer why it looks different

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>>18546634
So you recommend a kind of workboot style? Because I'm also looking to pair it with old-money/academia (or actually I have no idea what its called, just retro) as well and a slimmer boot might be better for that, but I could be wrong. Maybe a type of chelsea or low slim workboot could be the move?

Also I need brands available in Europoor

>>18546674
Plenty of Redwing boots are available there, you could look at the blacksmith or beckman models. I just feel like a slim chelsea or chukka won't look right with the straight leg pants. If i was in Europe and didn't have fucked feet I'd embrace the Portuguese. There's another anon here with them who could speak better about them, but I still like them. https://urbanshepherdboots.com/

>>18546674
Seems to me that you'd be better served with two pairs of boots: a chunkier, rugged style of boot for casual and relaxed fits; and a slimmer, dressier boot for dressy, taylored fits. Consider derby shoes instead for the second if you don't want to get two pairs of boots.
Come to think of it, the right derby shoe could work well with both fits.

>>18546634
There are plenty of chunky chukkas though

>>18546674
literally just buy parkhursts new chunky last and be done with it

>>18546425
wax and brush the cap, that will make it less goofy looking.

Red Wing used to make cool styles, but they are aimed at normies now. Dr. Martens are my go-to. I had a pair of Solovair but their derbies looked too modern.

>>18547141
Ah, yes. The totally not normie Dr. Martens. The levis of boots.

>>18547168
They are normie but I still like them. I like Levi's, too.

>>18547181
Whu are you complaining about Red Wings being for normies then?

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Just impulsively bought this crap for 270 dollas on Trickers’ page. It’s cxl. Thoughts?

>>18547357
zzzzzzzzzz

>>18547359
Sometimes all a nigga needs is a pair of no-nonsense black derbies.

>>18547357
Great price, as long as they don't collect dust it's a good cop.

>>18547357
>>18547371
They look like mailman shoes. But if you wanted understated daily drivers you can pair with a shitload of fits, they fit the bill.

>>18539678
shouting into the wind with this but do any of you guys know where to buy nice, affordable, womens size 10s? i just want to know if there's any stores i havent heard of that ship to the UK that sell actual leather womens boots in this size that arent lowkey tacky or cost me £150 for something ill only wear with certain outfits. womens spaces are full of women who are much shorter than me and with much smaller feet so it's a bit pointless asking them when they just recommend big name stores ive already checked out a million times to no satisfaction

looking for cowgirl-coded ankle boots but honestly atp id take anything if it's just real leather and not as stiff as a dead body

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>>18547693
>women
a tranny wrote this

>>18547763
im actually a man now answer my question incel

>>18546062
>Are the soles durable? Seen lots of blundstones on secondhand sites with pretty good uppers but absolutely busted soles.
Absolutely not. They cheaped out on the rubber compound and the soles suffer through PU hydrolysis really quickly if you don't wear them regularly. I bought a pair of used Blundstones that lookd pretty much brand new but after a couple of weeks the soles totally disintegrated. Thankfully I wasn't far from home when bits of rubber came flying off with every step.

Descriptors like "as new, barely worn" are major red flags if you're risky enough to buy used Blundstones. I used to have a soft spot for the brand because I found them supremely comfortable despite the dogshit quality, but nowadays I think you can make pretty much any kind of boots comfortable with the right insoles.

>>18547693
grant stone nora

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>>18539678
Logger boot bros
We can’t stop winning

>>18547955
Winning the ugly as fuck contest? I wholeheartedly agree.

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>>18548046
They are work boots dummy
Anon isn't wearing them to the dance floor I'm sure

>>18548082
Show up to a logging operation in those boots and you'll be laughed at harder than on the dance floor.

>>18547955
Also been thinking about it. Need a pair of winter boots. Not sure about the leather choices though

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what boot this

>>18548160
zip mall trash with fake storm welt

can I wear chinos with black Iron Rangers?
Apparently I have to start going back into the office again.

>>18548160
whatever it is it's absolute dogshit

>>18548179
If you can wear Iron Rangers at the office then you can wear anything with the Iron Rangers

>>18548179
What colour chinos

I liked the old Beckman on the number 8 last. this new flatbox version is terrible

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>>18539678
Should I go for it

>>18548225
Do some basic research and try to not be this retarded

>>18548179
>can I wear chinos with black Iron Rangers?
Sure you can. You'll just look like a fag.

>>18548225
Why are you still buying RW slop in 2025???

>>18548349
Grow up faggot

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>>18548350
You need some introspection if you're defending still buying RWs.

>>18548372
>man bites dog

>>18548343
maybe gray chinos and a black sweater, I guess denim would be better. They approved jeans but not sneakers, and I don't want to spend money on new shoes.

Is Red Wing QA supposed to be good? Because these Blacksmiths are full of sloppa. One boot noticeably darker. Tongues are different. Left/Right fitment is different.

>>18548691
bump.
im also looking for a pair of lace up boots.
i keep reading that Docs have gone to shit.
im looking at Red Wings and Thursday boots. im getting conflicting messages about Thursday. some say the quality is great, while other say it's shit.

>>18548691
pics?

I love my Red Wings but I rarely pick them over my Whites or Aldens.
I really want a pair of the Moc Toes though, as I've never owned a pair of mocs before
I tried them on in a store and they're narrow as fuck though. Not sure how to approach sizing as the place I went to only had D sizes

>>18548779
Didn't Whites make the perry select at about the same price than red wing but better quality?

>>18548881
How do you size it? Same as the MP?
Because if that's the case I'll check it out

>>18548969
I don't know, but someone in this general had them.

>>18548773
>i keep reading that Docs have gone to shit.
Just do Solovair instead of Doc, even though there are pretentious contrarians that decry Solovair in recent times.

>>18549077
Interesting. Half down in MPs is spot on for me. If the Perrys are the same I'll get them because the RW mocs are fucking me up. Half down is too narrow, down and full size and up a width is too risky without sizing in store, and it's too complicated

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Should I get a Parkhurst Niagara instead of an Alden Indy? Lower cost is a nice advantage, but I'm more concerned with which one is the better boot overall in this style. If the Alden really is the best I'll just wait a bit longer to snag that.

>>18549198
yes

>>18548328
i don't care what came first or whatever. the beckman on the 8 last was perfect

>>18549198
>instead of an Alden Indy?
the rule at this point is do not overpay for shitty indys unless you absolutely must have the truebalance last and the exact indy design. for many (me included) it's worth it
i love my indys, the truebalance last is perfect for me because i have wider toes and a narrow heel, so the fit is great. but the price to quality is bad
also they were 575 when i got mine and that was already hella overpriced. they're 700 now which is clown world prices

>>18548691
>Is Red Wing QA supposed to be good?
Maybe at some point in the past. These days QC is just pushing anything boot-shaped.

>One boot noticeably darker.
Pretty normal for RW.

>Tongues are different.
QC was never going ti catch that.

>Left/Right fitment is different
Could likely just be you. Most people don't have perfectly symmetrical feet.

>>18549211
the 602m is basically e in the ball with a c heel
its basically the trubalance formula without the banana shape

is the indy the only boot alden skimps on or is it all of them? what about their derbies/loafers?

>>18549297
all leatherboard

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>>18549298
What brands do a clone of these that aren't overpriced junk?
Just want a nice plain toe derby for casual fits

>>18549301
grant stone

>>18549305
I should've specified no chinkshit. Also, nothing made by brown hands either.

>>18549301
C&J Lanark 3.

>>18549388
>uhh guys I'm too poor to pay for what I actually want who makes a good clone
>wtf not chinese what do you take me for?

what's a good pair that i can wear everyday at the office and still perform adequately on moderate weekend hikes? (and clean up nicely)

>>18549473
Why can't you just have two separate pairs?

>>18549388
>wants something made by whites
>doesn't want to pay white salaries

>>18539678
looking for a long lasting everyday winter boot in the trad euro mountain boot style. so far i've looked at paraboots avoriaz and the astorflex rockflex. are these any good? any others i should consider?

>>18549476
i can, but i would prefer not to
i find features of most business shoes i see (thin, pointy toe box, slick soles, spaghetti shoelaces) don't actually improve its business-like qualities

>>18543810
fat and gross. clean your legs and feet.

>>18549473
645 parkhursts

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any boots that look like this instead of shoes or what is the name for these
i think they look sexo but i don't like the preworn look
https://fracap.it/customize/configure/17113/
are these too nigger/fad? otherwise i'm going with dark brown monkey boots

>>18549388
This wasn't me. This was the /fa/ troll
>>18549398
These are good but I don't like the cleated sole

>>18549606
Lace to toe? Monkey boots. Check out Sandmann.

I know this is /boot general/, not /shoes general/, but does anyone have a good rec for some casual leather shoes? I bought some Clark's used but they are wearing out and aren't really worth repairing. I hate wearing sneakers or tennis shoes outside of sports, but I don't want something super fancy that I can't wear with jeans without looking weird. I already have some white's boots, but sometimes lower shoes are nice.

One of my favorite traits about my Whites is that they are entirely leather. Are there dressier shoes like derbies or oxfords that also made this way?

>>18549122
I have them in the Tobacco Stampede leather. I don't have MPs but went a half size down from brannock and they're a good fit. 9.5EE and I have 9EE. On the semi-annual sale they were actually cheaper than the RW mocs, but they do have and are designed around the removable insole if you don't want that.

>>18539678
nice boots

>>18549636
Tricker’s Roberts are identical but built on a dainite sole. I’d wait for them to be on sale, though.

Looking to get some paraboot michael to rotate with my boots, and them seem like a good allrounder in season and style.
Is the quality up to par, or just not worth it? Mostly have Loake and C&J and looking for something more unconventional and not overlapping with my derby boots.

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Can anyone recommend me some quality desert boots similar to the Nike SFB?
>should be durable and somewhat warm for winter use
>shouldn‘t be shit quality

How are the Danners?

>>18549723
765usd for bookbinder leather is a crime

Any store in europe for boots?

>>18549854
Physical or online?

>>18549855
Online, preferably not too expensive, I'm a brokey

>>18549858
I've got bad news for you

>>18549859
sheeesh...anything for southern europoors?

>>18549863
Price range? Type of boots?

>>18549885
100€ tops, and uhhhh, any type I guess, maybe some chelsea?
I am getting into fashion and I want to try some stuff, and I want some boots that go with different styles.

>>18549895
>100
Iy's gonna be trash, mostly. You can find decent stuff on vinted for 150-200 if you're willing to spend some time browsing.

>>18549897
What if I go to local shoe stores? Anything to look for?

>>18549909
nothing good for 100

>>18549909
If you only want to spend 100 euro then just go to a shoe store and buy whatever you think is nice. Won't be a higher end brand known about here. 100 euro won't even get you blundstone/solovair/timberland chelseas.

I'm sure you'll find something that you'll like though. Pretty much impossible to recommend anything since you'll never know what brands local shoe stores got.

>>18549657
just go to websites of good manufacturers and check for sneakers
most are doing them now

>>18549863
>>18549895
military surplus is your best bet but there you're not gonna get chelseas

>>18550258
>>18549925
Okay, besides timberland (garbage) and solovair, what should I look for in a boot to know it's of alright to good quality and will last me a while.
I don't need a perfect boot, I need something good-ish for the city that is comfortable while walking and hiking, that has some style.

>>18550448
double your budget

>>18550471
It doesn't matter if I double my budget if I don't know what good is and if I don't know how to look it in boots, smartass

>>18550503
good leather
welted or stichdown construction
leather insole, midsole and counter
high density rubber outsole
a qc department not staffed by the blind

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Thoughts?

>>18550616
looks like the boot of a child

>>18550616
lmao

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>>18550624
>>18550638
Ok.

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>>18550646

>>18550646
of the 3 I like this one best.
All three look like fine hiking boots, but these are the most aesthetically pleasing, least clownish

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>>18550654
Thx, gonna keep that in mind.

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>>18550657

>>18549493
anyone? neither website gives much information on materials

>>18551131
Ludwig Reiter if you want to up your budget?

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>>18551131
viberg if you want to support a canadian asshole. they do have 200g insulate lining

Would leather boots survive leaf winter?

>>18551507
I wear my parkhursts basically all winter

Thinking about picking up some chelseas soon, any recommendations around 400-500 eurobucks?

>>18549493
dundas mountaineering boots

>>18550448
there's only a handful of brands you should be looking at desu
nicks, whites, wesco, franks

i'm selling my $60 used thursday boots i got on ebay. they are terrible, even at $60.

on the used market, what brand should i go for when i want an all purpose black boot? not going to drop $500+ for new boots when most retards wear them twice and sell them anyways.

>>18551507
theres leaf winter and leaf winter bud
if all you do is walk to the bus stop you can hack it in soggy runners without losing any toes
if you do shit outside you already know the answer to your question

>>18551528
>thousand dollar larpboots
luh
mao

if anything the cheap boots are larping as real boots

opinions on Nicks?

>>18551657
luh

>>18551657
just get whites

>>18551653
They make casual boots, too, fag. You don't need to buy the $1000 Inferno Satanfuckers when all you're doing is getting in a Uber to go to Six Flags.

>>18551517
tlb mallorca, carmina

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>>18546627
>>18546649
>>18546674
>>18546680
>>18546691
Alright so I'm torn between getting chelsea/ low cowboy boots or lace up boots.

My inspo pics wear cowboys or chelseas (frank.liga for example) but I'm afraid they will then be constrained to looking too formal or not work because I'm 5'7

On the other hand, while lace boots are more adaptable, all the outfits I see with them are skinny jeans and or hippie/lumberjack, which I'm not going for. I'm getting into loose jeans or suit pants/ old money vibe. Here are two options of different style I've found. What do you think

>>18551891
Lace up boots are more versatile than low cowbous and chelseas. However it seems that lately chelseas and low pull on boots are the new meta, if instagram is to be trusted. It depends mostly on what's your style and what fits do you usually wear.

If I mainly wear black and grey jeans, would a pair of light-mid brown chelseas clash too hard? Do I just play it safe and go for black?

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letting customers pick their own mixed materials is a bad idea

>>18552186
Reminds me of the guitar brand Kiesel. Guitar bros will know what I'm talking about. Kiesel does MTM guitars where the customer picks the tops, colors, etc. They can make anything
But what ends up happening is they make the most hideous disgusting looking guitars on earth because it turns out the customer has absolutely zero taste and can only come up with tacky ugly designs

>>18552186
not the worst I've seen

>>18552186
I like it!

>>18552186
Not even close to the top ten of ugly custom boots I've seen. I'd even say that it sorta works.

>>18552192
This is a hard lesson to learn, moreso for young men. Everybody wants to be unique, but classic material combinations, colors, designs, etc. are classic for a reason: they work and thus passed the test of time.

>>18552186
looks like high heels

>>18551527
the shock until realizing the price is in kroner.. thanks for the tip. that tannery is really close to where i live

>>18552186
What are those?

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yay or nay?

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Must really suck to live in a place where wearing this is considered larping. Get rekt faggots

>>18552374
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Anyone have any experience with Sanders? Worth the bongbucks?

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>>18552374
>you
vs
>the guy she tells you not to worry about

>>18552433
Beware of people trying to get you to buy shoes not made out of calf leather. They don't want what's good for you!

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