/btg/ BOOT GENERAL - WEDGE SOLES 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/Bick4/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.>Are Thursdays any good?no.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>BlkbrdPREV>>18584750
considering chelseas have a very finite lifespan due to the elastic wearing out, is there really any reason to buy a higher end ones?yes i know they are gay, but i want a semi-casual, semi-formal black boot and they are LESS gay than jodhpurs
>>18592526>semi-casual, semi-formal black bootwhite’s semi dress, black dress
>>18592514What duffle coat is that?
>>18592561https://divisionroadinc.com/products/tss-easy-coat-herringbone-wool-double-cloth-brown>duffle coatno toggles = not duffle
where can I get paramemes in eu now? the b'ish store that was stocking them went out of business recently and my old pair is dead.
Whites MP worth it in europoorland when you can get Viberg for the exact same price?
>>18592605vibergs are a different look to white's, the stitchdown on viberg is a little lower profile compared to the rolled stitchdown on white's, higher SPI on the vibergs makes it a little dressier. but all that being said go with the white's because it has the unique arch support that viberg doesn't even come close to
>>18592605Whites are typically more comfortable due to the arch support. The tradeoff is that the finishing on Vibergs is way more clean, they generally have nicer clicking, and the outsole isn't fucking massive and clunky like it is on the Whites. If you are looking for a pair to be as durable and robust as possible, go with Whites. If you want a nicer pair of boots, go with Viberg. If you plan on getting Viberg, DO NOT get the Dainite sole. Zero traction on those pieces of shit. If dressy is what you want, spend a little more money on a pair of John Lofgrens. Clicking and finishing is top tier, and their lasts are very comfortable.
What are the most classic pairs of combat boots around? I don't really know boots well but am hoping to get some this December
>>18592621>>18592624Thanks. A lot of good information! I'll give it some more thought. You'd take the same size in both? Part of the problem with White's in the sizing. Some say half down, some say same as UK sizing, and some say full down but one up in width. Viberg I'm pretty confident I'd get the correct size though. And no cobbler wants to resole stitchdown in Europe lel. This Viberg pair is welted though not stitchdown. But every pic I've seen of White's MP looks really nice(I guess true for Vibergs too, at least the boondocker styled ones like the one I'm eyeing) and the brown dress especially so. And as you said whites are tanks.>https://eastwestapparel.co.uk/products/whites-mp-sherman-boots-brown-dress-leather?_pos=1&_sid=af8b265fa&_ss=r>https://deeceestyle.ch/products/viberg-boondocker-marine-field-roughout-suede-boot?variant=39820333678666Maybe I'll wait to see if they do a sale for black Friday but I doubt they will. At least not for these boots.
>>18592636>Some say half down, some say same as UK sizing, and some say full down but one up in width.where is this info coming from? not the first time this nonsense has been repeated
>>18592637Every website that sells them say full down. Boot tubers say full down one up in width. Chuds and Whites say half down.
>>18592641https://whitesboots.com/products/mp-sherman-plain-toe-half-lug?i mean depending on your foot you COULD go a full size down on the high arch last because the arch shortens your overall length but the MPs you're looking are absolutely not the high arch last so half would be appropriate
>whitesdoesnt ship dont bother
Do you guys follow the matching brown belt+brown shoes/black belts+black shoes rule when you wear casual boots?
>>18592521id on these?
>>18592696No. That would look too much like some kind of a uniform. I wear what I like and what looks good with the rest of the outfit.
>>18592526Just buy boots with laces. You're not a woman or an autist who can't tie laces. Or get something with a belt. That will be much more durable and adjustable.
>>18592526The elastic can be replaced.
I want to get some black hiking boots like this, looking for English grain leather, steel/silver rings, and a commando sole, but I have EE width feet. Do you know any makers that sell something like this in wider widths? I am in the U.S. and price or waiting for them to be made isn't an issue, as long as the wait time is reasonable.
>>18592723crockett and jones coniston, brown calf
>>18592696his pants are way too tight
What even is the point of suede on boots when it gets dirty/ruined so easily...
>>18592819It doesn't
>>18592821It literally does.Try spilling anything fatty on suede
Thoughts on red wing black iron rangers? I am new to boots. I am trying to dress "older". But not too "dressy".
>>18592831Nothing wrong with those
>>18592816 Google lens pulled up a result from 8 years ago. Even without reverse image search, he's obviously a millennial.
>>18592696I only care about that for formal dress codes in which case I'm most likely not wearing boots anyway. Casually, I couldn't care less about dumbass fashion rules. They're more like kiddie bumper rails for young people that don't know how to dress themselves let alone developed their own personal sense of style.
>>18592826your ignorance is showing
>>18592514>>18592579Why are you spamming this brand in every thread? Buy an ad
If you have a taller boot like this, would you wear it with your trouser tucked into or outside the boots?
>>18592514those boots and rolled jeans is some unc shit ngl
>>18592962into the boots
>>18592526>considering chelseas have a very finite lifespan due to the elastic wearing out,source?like genuinely how long does it take?
>>18592696yesand not because of "da rulez" but because I don't like clashing leathers
>>18592976decades
>>18592806lmao this is horrid
>>18592895That will never be the same as manly and based black boxcalf or shell.
Thoughts on waxy commander beater boots?
>>18592514selvedge cuff + boot combo is genuinely so ugly how do yall even wear this with a straight face lmao
>>18592962Never tuck
>>18592895stupid question, but why don't they spray this shit on suede boots at the factory? Like why do I have to do it?
>>18592589nobody knows?
If I wear Timberlands am I betraying the white race?
>>18593092yes, do not wear the nigger boots
>>18593051repello suede
>>18592819You're supposed to wax it, dumbass.
>>18593092No, take them back. They only became nigger coded relatively recently, before that they were just poor man's work boots. I used to wear them all the time when I was a child in the '90s.
>>18593120>They only became nigger coded relatively recently,nigger please
>>18593017waxed suede/flesh actually shows more wear than regular leather>>18592958because White's are right fag
>>18593287isn't it also easier to hide damage on waxed suede than normal leather or did I read some bullshit?
>>18593287But why from that random ass store? Makes me think you're shilling your own stuff
>>18593354because they're a retailer who takes good pics of fits>>18593321well yes and no if you suffer damage to waxed flesh/suede you could brush it hard and it'll redistribute the wax to the areas but other things like creasing shows up a lot more on waxed flesh
>>18592975Look at that sloppy boot fit by Hitler. Mussolini is absolutely boot mogging him. You guys think Mussolini was a made to measure kind of a guy?
>>18593017It's very tough. Perfect beater boot leather. Reapply dubbin every year or two to make it look almost as new.
>>18593446Hitler being the man of the people looks like he's wearing standard issue jackboots mirror shined whereas il duce being the idiot retard does look like the kind to get bespoke
>>18593092No but it's a waste of money, if you like the aesthetic get the White's chore boot at least you'll get a pair of boots worth working in.
>>18593116Why don't they just come waxed?
>>18593512because proper waxed flesh as in done at the tannery comes at a premium and you only paid for non waxed
>>18593116oh you have to wax and treat your boots to wear them? we don't do that with BOXCALF
>>18593028I think that is easier too since I have cuffed and pressed trousers most of the time, but they also won't help much in the deep snow if I wear the trouser outside...
what do I think of grant stones new side z*p boot?
>>18593758>z*pinto the trash it goesnot even gonna bother looking it up to take a look
Wedge sole > anything else
Got a pair of new old stock RW 8114 pre vibram sole for 90 eurodollars
Are Berwick boots any good?
>>18593778but it has a ykk z*paper
Where’s E width?How are they pulling off the arch support?Maybe black looks better?
leather material for year round wear in the canadian prairies also what sole for winter grip thanks
>>18593898Oil tanned full grain leather and vibram montagna sole.
>>18593887>that straight back ngmi
>>18593865you get what you pay for but they are decent compared to other companies around their price pointberwick also makes some of the cheapest but still wearable leather boots around
>>18593927The shaft of the boot looks relatively narrower. Perhaps it will conform and result in a more ‘curvilious back’
Are Paraboot and UBR good brands?
>>18593795i hate that as a heel striker you have to resole the whole thing instead of just getting the heel replaced
andrew, I know you're reading thisdrop the black friday salemy body and credit card are ready
Luosjiet got 100 dollars off on your order for black Friday now and as always if you join their Reddit and then tell them you get 100 dollar off coupon. Dunno if you can combine them but don't see why not since it's a coupon. That would be a pretty sweet deal though.Can't get a better pair of boots for that price. Your boots of course will have been touched by Chinese hands though if that matters for you
>>18594291>temu viberg ammunition boot
>>18594324can't wait for the inevitable rugpull
>>18594324>only 5 times as expensiveHave not seen any bad reviews of Luosjiet. Seems to be very nicely made, especially for the price. Good components and good qc. Made in the same factory as xbxs boots.Only negative I've heard is the moral argument about how they copy other brands.
>>18594516>Cxl>Ugly, too high of an spi stitchdown>Ridgeway soles with a heel stack for ants>That will be $1,050>And an additional $100 to ship to the USI don’t see the problem
>>18594291>clown toes
Thoughts on square toe boots?
>>18594550Inherently homosexual.Where do I get a good pair btw?
>>18594550American politiciancore. Square toes are ugly and useless.
>>18594550Square toes are ugly on shoes, and ugly on boots.
What are some good boots to get as europoor poorfag? Is Panama Jack ok. Do I have to shill out for some Heinrich Dinkelacker or henry stevens? All the american brands are either luxery or have enormous import fees
>>18594621https://shoegazing.com/2024/12/22/buyers-guide-european-workwear-boot-brands/This article gets reposted a lot, but it's genuinely helpful my fellow euroman. I myself own 2 pairs of Meindl boots, one for hiking and one for the winter, a brown pair of engineer boots from Sendra, a black pair of engineer boots from an Italian cobbler and a pair of Redwings that I got in Berlin. Europe has plenty of great bootmakers but since most "enthusiasts" are either from the states or from the far east you barely see them mentioned.
>>18594631Thanks this helps a lot, I am more in the market for something that looks good and lasts that to start a collection, but that link really has some good options. Also most prices look really reasonable, and not as outlandish as I thought I would get in Europe
>>18593120>take them backMore people need to have this attitude.
>>18594291>>18594324what's the catch?local leather?
>>18594655They’re chinese
>>18594655Their made to order boots uses very nice leathers from Japan and Germany.
>>18592975Look at how fucking cringe they both looked. Like menchildren larping as something.
>>18594722m8 they're the leaders of their respective countries. at a certain point its not larping they just are somethingyou can just say they look silly
>>18594621Look at skolyx
>>18594655like all things chinese, the initial delivery will always be up to spec and subsequent deliveries will always have shortcomings and out of spec because the chinese are corrupt since only the most evil and corrupt survived the cultural revolution. currently they are in the honeymoon phase, marketed heavily on reddit and the rugpull stage will be next
>>18594621Panama Jack is okay for what it is, which is Spanish Timberland.
>>18594291>>18594324Random question but anyone know of any other bootmakers that have a Munson last or something simlar? I know there's also, Nick's, White's and Iron boots.
Deadass gripped a pair of caminos
What's a good entry to boots? I was thinking thursdays but the OP says no. Not trying to get anything that requires huge maintenancemanlet btw
>>18595166grant stone
>>18595169wow expensive. What about Goral Sharmans?
>>18595171are you actually unable to tell that those look bad?
>>18595172...yes. They good to me I like that shape.
>>18595174
>>18594963>eventually they won't make good stuff anymoreOkay but this is the present moment not the eventual.>>18595166>>18594291
>>18595171What the fuck is that Camper tier welt nigga
Anyone got a clue on how to style these? Got them as a gift and hate how small and thin they make my feet look..
>>18595312
>>18595312>>18595313>black boots destroyer of fits
>>18595313
>>18595312you can wear black, grey, green, and dark blue
>>18595351Yeah but what kind of pants? They don't look right and hug my feet like I'm wearing a pair of black socks that have soles....
Is this bad design? This stitching will rub and irritate your achilles tendon while walking
>>18595312>how small and thin they make my feet lookWhy? Wrong size or what?
>>18592514>BlkbrdWhat did they do?
>>18595492They're jeets.
>>18595436Your tendons are weak. Stick to sneakers and crocs.
>>18594722Revolutionaries are always man children larping. Look at mussolini. The dagger on his side, the medals for doing nothing, the bands and so on.They must stack symbols of authority onto themselves to preserve their still fragile newly established status quo, so they will over do it with dressing up
>>18595436>Is this bad designYeah, you bought cheap boots, what do you expect?
I like their new hats, I got this one.
I really don't know how to feel about this new Oldspeed mfg boot last, it looks pretty good by itself but when I found pictures of someone actually wearing them they look very unappealing. It makes me wonder if the guy in pic rel did something to fuck them up to make them flatter, because they don't even look like the same boot.
>>18595784And this is how its supposed to look, the leather is a darker shade but the shape of the last is supposed to be the same.
>>18595784those look a little too long, the creasing is way too far back
>>18595492they're jeets with really bad work, then the owners got caught faking their own reviews
>>18595784Doesn't old speed mfg use celastic?Maybe these were a custom order.
>>18595784>unstructured toesnot even once
>>18595784>mfg>motherfugger bootsWhy the hell would you ever buy “motherfugger boots”, you stupid clown turd?
>>18595784fisheye effect from lens size and closeness?
>>18595788I didn't catch that, they definitely look too long in the front>>18595827>>18595854Whats strange is that the old last has a structured toe and looks fairly balanced, the main problem is that its supposed to be narrow in the toebox. He's trying to make it more anatomical and comfortable in the new boot but from what I've seen they just look like big clown shoes. >>18595873how rude......................................
>>18592696Yes. It always looks good. I try to at least do the same color if I can't match the shade.
>>18594784You actually think their respective countries used to dress like that or felt represented by them?
>>18595883so yeah thats why the front looks so flat cause the boots are just way too long
Thoughts on ripple sole boots, reminds me of a pair I had as a kid, thinking of gifting myself a pair for casual wear with jeans.
>>18595892They look cool but probably unstable to wear with very high ground pressure
>>18595436No. Even high end boots have stitching in the back like that if they're unlined.
>>18594655Cheap outsole, eyelets, speed hooks, and (minor) aesthetics defects
>>18595815Where do I find the fake reviews? I know they send their high quality ones for review to youtubers for free, and some people suspect they astro turf the reviews on reddit
unironically what color pants work with this(i have real boots just answer the question)
>>18596059they get deleted within a day usually but its the usual thing: brown hands, indian power outlets, tiled floors that kind of thing
>want to get out of wearing super cushiony running shoes at work, because they look boring and lame>boots aren't REMOTELY as comfortableam i missing something
>>18596062>shoesQuality leather anything needs to break in before its comfortable. If its comfy and soft from the get ita probably cheap and will fall apart
>>18596062boots are more supportive than cushiony, the firm footbed means you're standing on a solid foundation instead of gay jello all day
>>18596060tan, brown, green in the right shades and saturationsalso those boots are grim
>>18596062>am i missing somethingA pair of balls. Soibois should stick to wearing crocs.
>>18596186>tan, brown, greenI can't picture that working
>>18596330>>tan,fair, should've written beige but it also very much depends on the hue, shade and saturation and frankly the top of the outfit would matter too
>>18596062>am i missing somethingYeah, a pair of boots with real arch support.You could try using Nick's delta arch inserts.
parkhurst sale is live 15% with SAUCY
>here’s your most famous Church’s shoes, the top of the top of England’s shoes
>>18596411>arch support.shoo shoo amerifat
>>18596470
>>18596445>15% barely gives me a discount after shipping is addedfuck overseas shipping
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOpointy fagbooooooooooooooooots
is brown boot + brown pants doable?
>>18596528if its not the same brown
>>18596529i guessif you could only have one pair of casual boots what color would they it be
>>18596528Yes, of course.
>>18596537the red wing blacksmith in briar
>>18596537dark brown around this >>18596554dark maybe without the red
>>18592514I fell for the Nicks meme and got fucked by their shitty QC that /bg/ tried to warn me about. Now I'm getting dicked around by their customer support and likely will end up stuck with $700 boots that have the right boot's right quarter sewn onto the vamp very clearly higher than the left boot. >tfw White's would never do this to me. >tfw I should've just bought a second pair of White's
>>18596629>tfw White's would never do this to meYes, yes, White’s would do that to you just as well.
>>18596629>nigs>>18596635ok nig
>>18596635At least White's has custom service reps who answer the phone and emails instead of taking over a week to respond to a simple warranty Inquiry. I've never seen White's with as many glaring QC issues make it out the door. Nick's seems to have the mentality of "fuck it, send it" and hope you don't notice. And if you do notice, they make the warranty exchange process as painful as humanly possible.
>>18596637I should've listened to the anti-nigs posters
Received the Flatbox Beckmans that I ordered back in July, my first non-Thursday boots. They seem pretty comfy from the get-go, which I wasn't expecting.
>>18596670assume the position
>>18596638>At least White's has custom service reps who answer the phone and emailshaha, no.
>>18596686I've never had an issue getting ahold of their staff and one of their repair guys who handles rebuilds gave me his direct line. I can't even get a single human to answer the phone at nigs.
>>18596688ignore that guy he tried to scam customs by having whites send his boots to a holding point across the border and whites told him to fuck off
>>18596689you literally have zero clue what you're talking about. whites is too stupid to have boots delivered to an office building in miami
>>18595312>Got them as a gift and hate how small and thin they make my feet lookSell them or donate them to charity. You don't have to adapt your wardrobe around a gift. Especially if you don't like the gift.
The weather has been utter shit where I live from rain for the past month and I'm considering buying some rainboots because I hate having to walk around in wet shoes/socks for work. What are some decent rainboots you guys recommend for when it rains?
>>18596842
does cordovan last longer than calf? like is it more durable or anything? or is it just shinier and rolls instead of creasing? because i have calf/cow that is a decade old and in great shape
i grew out of boots after getting whites and aldens. i have red wings too, and just never had any desire for more bootsnow i just buy derbies and loafers
>>18596466>Some have criticised Prada's management of Church's, citing a shift towards a fashion company moving away from traditional designs and workmanship resulting in gradual decrease of quality.[10]>In 2016, the Company appointed a new CEO. Despite the openings of new luxury boutiques and the uplift of retail price, Church & Co reported losses and reduced the workforce in its plant in Northampton>In August, 2009, cousins Jonathan and William Church conducted a management buy-out of Cheaney from Church & Co (by then a wholly owned subsidiary of Prada). They now own and operate the company and are committed to continuing the production of high quality shoes entirely made in Northamptonshire, from the cutting out of the leather to the final polishing, just as it was in 1886.
On Thursday, a chicken tortilla spilled open over my suede boots.On Saturday morning, I used Sapphir nettoyant soap on it. Now we wait.Hopium.
>>18596872It's supposed to be very durable but it's too shiny to wear in my opinion. It draws too much attention.
>>18597034>Buy streetslop, presumably eating it standing at the sidewalk like a savage >Spill greasy food on fancy boots and cries about it.
>>18597032Nice information, thanks.
>>18596670Very nice, hope you enjoy them. >>18596872I think it's overrated. I have a pair of boots in Horween shell and derbies in Rocado shell and honestly they aren't that much better than calf to justify the increase in price. The rolling instead of creasing is nice but honestly it's not like anyone besides you will really notice. I personally won't buy anything in shell again, but it's not like it's bad and if you want to give it a shot with a pair then go for it.
>>18596670nice but do assume the position
>>18596670They look like they’re made of ceramic. Retarded look. Truly awful.
Can I store boots lying on their side over the summer when I wouldn't be wearing them?I have all my shoes stored in boxes under my bed since I live in a fucking tiny apartment and have barely any space to keep them out
>>18597251as long as they are not squished or moits or directly hit be the sun and you let them dry before storing you'll be fine
>>18596466>>18597032Church's has been dogshit since Prada acquired them. They're no different than any other overpriced shit "luxury" brand now
>>18597032Big fan of Cheaney, I have some loafers from them and they're excellent
I have never owned or worn any boots before, what kind should I get for my first pair?I kinda want something brown that goes with everything
>>18596860Can't be beat for the price/practicality
>>18597418how do you dress, eu or na, budget, any boots you like the look of?
>>18597424Normal I guess, chinos, sweaters, sometimes a shirtEUNothing insane maybe around 500€ or soI don't know
>>18597428some boots then I guessand you've got enough budget for good qualitygo to tlb mallorca, carmina, crockett & jonesand like pick something out or if you want to spend less then ask and someone else will have to answer
>>18596860Didn't know that these were water resistant. Thank you.
>>18597511You can get them resoled for free too
>>18592962cowboy uggs
>>18593092mine have lasted for 15+ years.
>>18596637Aika, and yes.
>>18596694tell your story then
I like these boots but they're sold out. Anyone have anything that matches? (grained leather + style).
Best black boots that can go with almost anything?I’m buying my first pair of boots. I want them all black and to arrive within a week.I do like how dr martens look but people say their quality has gone downhill.I’m in the UK.
>>18598237not black if you want it to go with anything
>was unemployed since july>got a new job starting next weekjust in time for winter. gonna splurge and get my dream boots now
>>18598306well don't leave us hanging anon, what are your dream boots?
>>18598331
>>18598218New C&j Galway 3 are hatch grain but in waxes rough out suede.
I'm too skinny to wear boots. My legs just rattle around in them. I still wear them in hopes that they'll eventually break in.
Difference between repello suede and waxy commander? Are both viable for winter?
>>18598576Hello?
>>18598628>Repello calf suede is a type of suede that has been treated with a Scotchguard finish to provide enhanced protection against water and other stains>Waxy Commander is a heavily waxed calf suede, naturally water-resistant and highly durable. Its rich, textured surface develops a unique natural patina over time, combining elegance with character.You could have just used your search engine or AI of choice for a quick answer.
>>18598639You could have just used your fucking brain and read the descriptions that say the exact same thing and figured out why I was asking the question in the first place.
>>18598237if your feet can take abuse then your best bet might be that special solovair made in uk line>>18598512your narrow lasts? also boots break in to be larger not smaller>>18598576the first is sprayed with some sort of dwr coating and the second is waxed, no?
>>18598641I don't know why you ask, it's not that hard to figure out the difference. You don't have to be a cunt about it.
>>18598641>read the descriptions that say the exact same thingyou're illiterate
>>18598300Which colour would you suggest?>>18598654Cheers mate, I’m surprised you suggest them since the OP clearly hates them but I suppose the made in England ones are swell.
>>18598668>I’m surprised you suggest them since the OP clearly hates them but I suppose the made in England ones are sweI specifically mentioned how if you want a doc shittens looking boot and are okay with your feet getting destroyed then the least bad option is the uk made solovair lineblack or brown colour depending on your wardrobe, I'm not sure if they even make any others
>>18598331I have a few but Trickers Stowe is probably my top boot but I've also been looking at the C&J IslayBasically I have every box ticked already but a don't own a brogue country boot
thoughts? especially on the leatheri wanted to buy saddle oak calf but they took them off the websitehttps://eu.meermin.com/collections/mens-boots/products/514386-tobacco-waxy-calf-e
>>18598859I've had too many bad experiences with Meermin, but the price is good if you absolutely must have a goodyear welted shoe with leather insoles
>>18598859>260euro meermin bootI think I'd rather add 10 or 20 euros and get a pair from berwick as a euro myself
>>18598641scotchguard is a proprietary water resistance treatment whereas the wax is just wax
>>18598869>>18598872what's wrong with them
>>18598879The finishing is really poor. Super sloppy welts, stitching, blemishes on the leather. You get what you pay for so it's not like it's unexpected But the most egregious thing about Meermin is the god awful plastic stiffeners they use in the heels. They're the worst of any brand I've ever experienced I had a pair of derbies from them I wore for one day and the blisters were so bad I have a big scar on my heel years later from where my heel was ripped apart. I was at a work conference that day so I couldn't switch my shoes. Just terrible. With Meermin you don't break your shoes into your feet, you break your feet into your shoes
>>18598881maybe they've fixed it
>>18598885If they have they're not bad then for what you pay for. I wonder if that's only certain models I also have some loafers that had a similar bad break in but not as intense with the blisters. Once they're broken in they're fine though, you just pay for it
>>18598888guess i'll email themhow's the fit? they look narrow but from what i've read they don't really fit narrow but the toe doesnt touch the leather in the front
>>18598895Narrow but not excessively so. I just went with my normal width on both pairs and it was good
>>18598237Brown goes with almost anything, black doesn't, though it depends on how you dress. Red Wing is babby's first GYW boot, you can get an Iron Ranger like every redditor or check out their other models, if I had to get black boots I'd look at something like this: https://www.mrporter.com/en-gb/mens/product/red-wing-shoes/shoes/lace-up-boots/logger-4501-leather-lace-up-boots/46376663162939228
>>18598668there's a million shades of brown, i personally would go with a brown with red tones in it like the blacksmiths in briar
What makes Thursday boots so bad?
>>18599171the lastthe materialsthe construction
What are some good zero drops? After a knee injury those are the only shoes that don't hurt
>>18599439jim green
>>18599384What would be a good alternative if I was previously looking to get something like the stomper? I wanted something akin to the classic doc Martin's but heard those were pretty bad in terms of materials and construction and stuff
>>18592831Don't own black but I just got the IRs in amber harness last mo, they look pretty nice and are getting comfy.
>>18596062Yeah, leukotape & wool socks.
Want to get a pair of Jim Greens for summer, how are their African Rangers? I don't want a barefoot boot.
>>18599561>I don't want a barefoot boot.then don't get the barefoot version?
>>18599479desu you're looking to find something that looks cheap and that's the problem
>>18599563I just don't want anons to waste their time describing their experience with the barefoot one is all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQzwzkleOWs
>want to get another pair for bf >hard to justify yet another pairone last one?
>>18599171the aggressive shill campaign they do
>>18599171
>>18599171they manage to have the craziest/rarest failures never seen before in the boot world, such as the c*lastic heel stiffner cutting THROUGH the upper leathers
>>18599171using a thin veneer of leather on top of a plastic heel to look less cheap
>>18599171retarded design decisions like leaving a giant hole in the tongue and then telling its customers that its a feature not bug
>>18599608that was such unbelievable cope
>lets see if turdsdays improved their last>lolnope
>>18596670Where did you order them?
need some good boot insoles preferably all leather with or without archsupport if possible from europe cuz im europoor all teh shit you buy regular leather shoe stores disintegrates in 2 -3 months
>>18599623How can people look at these and buy them?
>>18599639they don't know any better so then on plastic leather and heel stack makes them look fancy
>>18599636how about shoes that fit?
any source on heeled black, full or top grain leather boots? something like picrel
>>18599649boots fit fineold insole is getting worn out needs replacement
>>18599639you start by appealing to the lowest of the low, the kind that shops by price and then you start the us vs them mentality by claiming you're the only business that cuts out the middleman etc that you as the business is doing them a solid, then you get social influencers to shill shill shill
>>18599662carmina makes a good looking one>>18599636i personally bought a swivel knife and just bought pieces of leather to cut my own insoles from
>>18599636Nicks delta arch
What’s the general consensus on brogue boots? Are they cringe? Are they based? How are they perceived? (sorry I have opinions but I also never leave my basement, pls understand)
>>18599974All brogues are cringe
>>18599832niggs i need something from europe not usa ameriburger land
>>18600078choose one in the list, Portugal makes cheap boots, but pay attention to the stitching used, if you intend to have them resoled.https://shoegazing.com/2024/12/22/buyers-guide-european-workwear-boot-brands/you might want to give some reputable Asian manufacturer a chance. besides Jim Green from South Africa and Red Wings from burgerlands (if you can stomach spending 400 Euros) are available in Europe.
>>18600089He's just looking for insoles
Found these nice astorflex boots if anyone is looking for a good budget boot.https://huckberry.com/store/astorflex/category/p/94271-legendflex-service-boot
>>18600078It's an investment
>>18600177The legendflex are great.
So what exactly is bad about having a zipper on the side of your boot? Imo it just makes it easier to slip into when you're in a rush.
>>18600089ill take a look at the list provided , see if any of these bootmakers offer insoles only. >>18600175reading is a skill
>>18600251frequent point of failure zippers are gay and low quality and even the most durable ones cant keep up with the strain of keeping 2 pieces of leather togeather while absorbing strains caused by movement. they fail after a few months and then you have to go to the shoe jew for repairs
the best zipper cope is the zipper lace inserts. I think nicks makes some
>>18600270I've had mine for 2 years now and they've held up well. >>18600279I don't know man, I haven't had an issue with my boots and I wear them about 5 days a week for two years now. I don't know the exact boots, but they're Saks. Made in Brazil too.
>>18600289just a matter of time
depends on biody type if you are some sub 75kg dandy twink manlet then the zipper is probably ok and you will like it If you are a muscular man of 100 - 120kg and strong broad feet then zipper faggotry is not for you
zippers are bottomcore
Order Scarpa Terra GTX for snowy hikes and casual wearing. Will you dissuade me?
>>18600282Franks makes them
>>18600330u g l y
>>18599974most brogues are based>>18600177Dear Astorflex Marketing Department,I will not be buying your boots,SIncerely, Anon>>18600251they look like shitthey fall apart they compromise the integrity of the booteasy water ingress point
>>18600251Seems like a redundant feature on any boot with laces. If you want something quick to put on there's boots that don't even have zippers like chealsey or harness boots.
just appropriated some factory second allen edmonds oxfords for a delectable 165 usd
Can you help me find the brand of this boots or maybe even product article, please? Mom fell in love by seeing this picture.
yellow-line soles are good docs right?
>>18600473>Seems like a redundant featureNigga what board do you think you're posting on?
What kind of boot would go well with a street style greyish wardrobe? Black boots seem good, brown is kinda gay imo
>>18600734
>>18600784>2025>shiacore
lol, lmao even
this is my first time in this general in years and this retard is still spending his days browsing reddit to screenshot their posts to post here
>>18600883bloody bastard
>>18600883how come shit like this never happens to me
>>18600899post your indian hands (and boots)
>>18600899you gotta remember most reddit posts are either total fabrications or twisting the facts for up votes
>>18592696Yes, you look retarded otherwise. The kids here saying no have literally never had a girlfriend.
>>18592696Depends on whether I tuck in the shirt. If not I match the shirt to the footwear since the belt isn't visible anyway.
Hello! I only ever owned boots by shoe the bear and they were decent but whats another good boot brand I can easily get in Evrope? Sry I know nothing about boots yet but I want some again
>>18601075https://www.skolyx.com/c/shoes/boots
I DONT NEED 10 PAIRSI DONT NEED 10 PAIRSI DONT NEED 10 PAIRS
>>18598859I DIDNT KNOW THEY HAD A FUCKING SALE SINCE WEDNESDAYFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK IT'S ALL FUCKING GONE HOLY FUCK KILL ME
>>18601197IT DOESNT SAY FUCKING ANYWHERE ON THE WEBSITE UNLESS YOU GO TO THE FUCKING FRONT PAGE
>>18601167>commando heel
>>18601204god didnt give a cow a pigs ass now did he?
what boots do you travel in?
