ENGINEERS 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>>18682725
I want a pair of the Brakehouse 3450 engineers T_T
>>18694490they're not that expensive. go for it
post boots NOW
My buddy has a birthday coming up, he's a carpenter who wears shit-tier boots into the ground; His boots get dirty from drywall and other workplace shit so he doesn't want to spend a lot on boots which I totally get but I think he'd see the benefits if he got some quality ones. Any reccomendations for affordable, quality work boots for me to subsidize? I was looking at the Frank's Patriot or something like the Nicks BuilderPro. The Patriot looks really good aside from the roughout lower, I know it's common on workboots but I think it would be harder to keep it clean than smooth leather. I think he prefers the look of classic heeled boots but the Red Wings Moc wedge sole might be an option too, he'd be able to try them on in since we have a Red Wings store close by. Any advice would be appreciated anons.
>>18694536
May I interest you with some high quality, handmade and hand-welted boots?
>>18694552
Why do people still wear PNW clunkers? I've owned some Wesco engineers, Whites 350 cutters, and Viberg 310s, and they all kind of suck compared to jap stuff. All of the soles are fucking massive, they're absurdly heavy, and generally the finishing and clicking is mediocre. I would understand if you are actually riding motorcycles or hiking through the woods regularly, but if you are wearing PNW boots for fashion without actually putting them through at least some moderate activity, you are probably retarded. This shit is not fashionable at all. If you are not an active person, you need to sell your PNW boots and buy something dressier to match your actual lifestyle
>>18694536>that will be $1,080 plus tax
>>18694563
>>18694571
>someone demands boot photos>90% of the posts are PNW
>>18694564This you?
>>18694560You hate them because you hate Indians. We get it anon, it's okay to admit it
>>18694564No one cares, retard. Shut the fuck up
>>18694586I’ve owned 3 pairs of PNW as described. You’re angry because you know I’m actually right
>>18694564>I would understand if you are actually riding motorcycles or hiking through the woods regularlyHow do you know we're not? Who the fuck are you? Anyway, I love my MPs, they're the perfect boot to me. Rugged and tough, but still sleek enough that I don't feel like I'm wearing big tanks on my feet
>>18694585because nobody else is posting boots retard, including you
>>18694590>saar
>>18694598Those loafers are a crime against humanity
>>18694549Honestly just get him Red Wing Moc toes, I love Frank's Patriot, but it's likely too much boot for him. Make sure to take him to the store to try them on first so he gets the right size.
>>18694621>>18694549Was also thinking the RW Moc would be good. Comfy sole, durable and hard wearing enough for carpentry work that doesn't require a steel toe
>>18694549My advice is to not buy shoes as a present
>>18694621>>18694632That's what I was thinking, thanks bros.>>18694647I know that much. I wasn't going to buy him boots outright, I was planning on giving him cash enough to cover the purchase and strongly encouraging him to get proper boots.
>but but but truman boots are ugly...
I don't feel like I need any more boots. I should probably get real loafers, any reccs for low instep ones under 300€?
>>18694564Screencap’d because trvthnvke>>18694586>>18694597>>18694593lmaoing hard at these butthurt amerimutts
This type of crease is so fucking hideous and it seems there’s no way to avoid it. Grim.
>>18694718Got them 15 years back and they are a size too big, so I added some big memory foam inserts. Resoled them once already. Crease is just due to my gait I guess.
>>18694722No I have a pair just like that, same color but roughout. They got the same obnoxious crease. Problem is that there’s no way to fix it, I think. My loafers also have creases but – quite the contrary – they look good. They’re light and evenly spread and do not resemble a huge eye-shaped groove.
Thinking of retiring the iron rangers. They were my first pair of quality shoes and I've walked hundreds of miles on them but they're too bulky for my taste nowadays and they fit in that weird spot between shoe and actually tall boot.
>>18694749Shoe trees do absolutely nothing for that. The crease is formed as you walk and drive. Shoe trees do not revert the process of creasing. Furthermore, if they’re so big that they actually puff out the leather of your shoes they’re going to ruin those shoes forever. Shoe trees make sense only as moisture absorbers.
>>18694750It’s basically the only good-looking pair in your collection.
Why didn't you fags tell me about these things sooner?
>>18694717>i-i'm not mad, you are! classic
>>18694750What are those black boots top right corner?
>>18694779>anon posts trvthnvke>fat redditors seethe uncontrollably>anon n.2 agrees with anon n.1Why would I be mad, lil bro?
>>18694564retard
>>18694749When are we going to stop parroting this nonsense that shoe trees do anything to prevent creasing? The ONLY time they do anything for creases is when they're physically in the shoe and that's because they're filling the volume of the shoe. The second you take the tree out the creases are back Your foot flexes as you walk. Leather creases and moves with it. If you don't like creases don't wear leather.
>>18694782>anon is a retard>doubles down on being a retard so he "wins" good for you anon, your parents may actually be proud of you for once
>>18694778I literally cannot get my cowboy boots off without it. Still remember when I was in the store trying them on and my wife had to help pull them off and I nearly threw out my back just trying to get the damn things off because I had no idea what a boot jack was or how they worked
>>18694790how? even the pair that were slightly too small weren’t that hard to get off
>>18694795I have extremely high insteps and arches. Dude scanning my feet at Red Wing said I had the highest he'd ever seen Probably has a lot to do with it
>>18694760Everyone's entitled to their opinion >>18694780I'm afraid you're kinda shit out of luck anon, they're my father's cowboy boots from the 80s/90s that I had painted black and resoled. They were originally a very faded brown that had almost patina'd to a faint olive color. They were made by a brand called "the Wehrmacht group" or "Wehrmacht original boots" but I can't find much info on them, probably defunct.
>>18694789NTA but PNW boots are kind of ridiculous and the original point made by >>18694564 actually has some truth to it. They’re not awful boots or anything and are obviously super durable and robust, but in a fashion sense they are just too big from their massive soles, and if you aren’t someone with an active lifestyle and you’re just wearing a pair of Whites in a city you just look retarded. People who aren’t really outdoorsy should be wearing something more refined. You don’t necessarily have to get a pair of $1500 Japanese boots, but even a pair of Trumans or Grant Stone would be more appropriate for such a person.
PNW boots are literally for people with closeted weird foot fetishesand I mean really weird fetish shit, not just the regular foot fetish which is obviously fine
>>18694829we get it bro, shut the fuck up already. move on
>>18694564People just want stuff that feels high quality, durable and repairable. They could buy Goral sneakers but instead they go to the most extreme boot.
>>18694750What brand on the penny loafers?
>>18694750>Thinking of retiring the iron rangersi retired mine couple of years ago now the underfoot feel is literally nothing compared to the whites/wescos
>>18694807>but in a fashion sense they are just too big from their massive solesbecause you're wearing skin tight latex pants you prancing la la homoman. normal men wear straight cut and they look fine
>>18694917Bro even if you are wearing wide cuts, a PNW boot is so blatantly huge and dense. It looks proportionally more natural to wear straight/wide cuts with a normal sized or even narrow-toed pair of leather footwear.
>>18694486What brands make good boots in EU38/US5 in Europe? Doc Martens and the likes aside, I'm struggling to find anything worthwhile.
>>18694945Here bruvhttps://shoegazing.com/2024/12/22/buyers-guide-european-workwear-boot-brands/
>>18694920not true at all
>>18694971Which ones are these?
>>18694974wesco boss 7500
>>18694976Nice. Are they only differences between the Boss and Mr Lou the slimmer shaft? Is the last still the same?
>>18694978with the boss its a full length vibram outsole versus the dr sole half soleboth should be that MP last with the slightly squared off round toe
>>18694986I'm genuinely torn over what engineers to get for my first pair. The Mr Lou checks all my boxes, but I don't know if it's worth it to shell out more for the Japanese brands I wish Almost Vintage Style still had his channel. The dude was insufferable but when it came to reviews he was really good
>>18694988i personally definitely prefer my bosses over my lofgrens, the stiffners in the toe and the heel pocket is a lot more noticeable in the lofgrens and they're just way less comfortable because of that. i'm personally not one to go over boots with a microscope and nitpick shit but i don't think the lofgrens were worth the extra ~300 over the bosses for me for the >boots :|>boots j a p a n :)
>>18694988It depends on how autistic you are. Personally I am hyper autistic about whether the boots have very nice horsehide clicking, handwelting, a perfectly carved woodsman heel, etc.. I sold my Wescos and John Lofgrens and splurged on some Role Clubs which have always been a grail piece of mine and they are without a doubt the best boots I’ve ever worn. A lot of people will tell you it’s not worth it, but in my experience it was 1000% worth it since I got a pair that in my opinion has a better looking design but is also a perfect fit. I’m not telling you that you need to spend as much money as I did on boots, but i do think that the overall level of quality and experience you get from spending more on engineer boots does actually scale with the price. It is objectively better if you can get a pair made to measure since it’s kind of difficult finding a ready to wear pair that fits your feet well enough. If I was willing to spend $800-2000 on another pair of engineers, my preferences in order from most to preferred to least preferred would be:>Unsung House (arguably the best pair of engineers on the market. M2M, perfectly designed, top tier leathers, handwelted, etc)>Clinch>Briselblack (heavily underrated)>Zerrows>AttractionsEveryone has different opinions about the Wescos. They’re good boots, but they weren’t something I was really into. If you care about having top tier finishing, clean stitching, beautiful clicking, close to a perfect fit, or perfectly carved heels, then you might want to look elsewhere. If you plan on exposing your boots to regular physical activity then a pair of Wescos is a great option
>>18694947this is what 750 eurodollars gets you>immaculate clicking>precise stitch work>awsomely thin heel caps and soles- light and dressy, going outside is cringe larping anyway, you don't need more rubber than this, stop pretending>puckering of the uppers at the toes- testament to the hand lasted craft and an element of tasteful ruggedness>heels trimmed to the stitches- tight as fuck, also practical weight reduction>the design of the quaters combines angles AND curved lines- refined and visually unique>unbevelled sole edges- beutifully geometric boxy shapeliterally who even does a hand lasted, handstitched boot in america for ~$750 that would be better than this? nothing comes to mind honestly
>>18694486you forgot the thread title, I searched BTG but didn't see this thread
>>18694997when i hear of indonesian bootmakers this is what i picture
>>18695015FUCKGOD FUCKING DAMMIT FUCK i am sorry bros, I have failed you all
>>18695039you now must ritualistically hit yourself in the stomach with boots
>>18694802Did you get his number?
>>18695079Why you wanted it?
Anyone installed speed laces on their boots? Are there any I can get where I don't need to punch the old eyelets out first?
>been a hot minute since i've checked in on turdsdays>lets see what they're up to these daysb r u h
>>18695444you can just put the speed hooks in the eyelets
>>18695652well that certainly is one of the of all time
>>18695658this is one of the worst thing I've ever seen
>>18695652holy shit kek
So if I want engineers but with a toe almost like a round toe cowboy boot, what are my options? I want something flatter, little or no structure and "sleek" but not necessarily dressy
>>18695689wesco unstructured MP toe
>>18695690do people actually think unstructured toes looks good?this looks like dogshit
you aren't getting a flatter toe box with c*lastic retard
>>18695696Do you even know what celastic is? Genuine question
This thread has become more reddity and cringe than even the watch threads. Bravo.
>>18695700do you? i know for a fact that my unstructureds are lower and flatter than any that contains c*lastic
>>18695706It's basically paper thin fabric and you heat it up and shape it while it's not. It can be as bulbous and structured as you want You pretend it's like this thick ass piece of plastic that comes in pre cut size or something
sure it can be shaped. but once again you can't change the fact that unstructured will be lower and flatter than something with c*lastic and that's why you keep losing
>>18695711In order for me "lose" I have to care and I can assure you my boots not having saggy ball sack toe is not something I find myself caring about
>get mad>lose>i-i-i don't carelol
>>18695652What's even the target audience for a shoe like that? Ghetto niggas won't buy it because they shop by brand alone and anyone pulling up while wearing these will get laughed at for not wearing Jordans. The people buying goodyear welted shoes are usually into workwear and they wouldn't touch sneakers with a ten foot pole. The guys that both know about goodyear welting and wear sneakers would rather wear """""""dress"""""""" sneakers and not whatever the fuck this is.Seriously, who the fuck is this made for? Is it made for the one in a million ascended hood nigga that would be like "dayum I want these sneakers cuh but the quality isn't there know whamsayin."
>>18695829Nobody, it's a publicity stunt
>>18695652Would buy for 120 before the 50% discount for the LOL'z.
>>18694536Just buy carolinas for 1/4th the price instead.
foreskin boot
>>18695847Better comfort than an internal metguard.
>>18695847Why
>>18695829its for the mfers that buy $300 slim straight tapered raw denim and post fic pics wearing them with asics or some shit
>>18695931cowboy boots because they're black cherry red and eye catching my rw moc toes also got quite a few compliments
>>18695931DM 1460
>>18695954>Vintage Docs in oxbloodSame actually
>>18695847>>18695860Met-guards aka metatarsal guards. Buncha fake bootfags ITT, I swear.
>>18695711only because it collapses retard
What are some good entry level boat shoes? Are Sperry or Sebago any good?
>>18696013I had a pair of Sperrys that lasted years. I finally tossed them after they were completely trashed. For 100 bucks or whatever they cost back then I'd say i got great use out of them I have some Rancourts now that I got on a huge sale but I can't honestly say they're that much better than the Sperrys. Hell, I'd say the Sperrys were more comfortable.
>>18694803your dad was in the SS?
I just impulsively bought a pair of Tecovas cowboy boots while our shopping
>>18695931The brown ones
>>18695996These people may wear boots for work but they don't actually work in them.
Dead thread. Where are the Aussies it's supposed to be cold there right now
Can a black belt work with brown boots if the sole is black and vice versa
>>18696799Nope don't even try Black and black or brown and brown
>paraboot orders are downFuck
>>18695931these >>18694571 have caught a ton of attention the few times I've worn them so faralso >>18694578 just based on the fact that they're thicc ass work boots
>>18695931I have literally never ever gotten compliments on my boots. Feelsbadman.
uggo cuccko boots!
>>18697001but enough about your collection
>>18695931My black LTT Wesco jobmastersNo probably not, I have a pair of boondockers I thought would be much more complimented but the only people who compliment them are boot nerds
just learned i have a local bootmaker (basically just an old mexican dude and his son) who build custom traditional cowboy bootsonly question is what leather should i go with?>snakeskin>caiman/gator/croc>stingraynot a fan of ostrich generally, and absolutely hate those ugly fucking fish "leather"elephant sounds cool but elephants are bros and not exactly sold on the fact that they wouldn't come from some sus source or something idk just doesn't quite feel rightwut do?
>>18697513Would go with the caiman or croc personally. I just don't like the look of snakeskin, and don't know enough about stingray. If the elephant leather comes with a CITES certification it's legit and was harvested without poaching. If you ask about and they can't talk about that, it probably came from poaching or is fake.
>>18697513I'd just get gator etc
>>18697513Gaboon Viper or bust
>>18697513Elephant would only come from a sus source.All those leathers are finicky and annoying to maintain: Snake is too fragile; I don't see stingray holding up over time and would look like real shit if it got beat. Some kind of crocodillian would make the most sense. I'm curious about shark, but again one of these stupid leathers that are hard to maintain. I suppose cowboy boots are meant to be flashy so go whatever looks nicest.If I were a rich americanian I'd get some black and white snake boots "because", and white linen suit. And a silverbelly stetson,
>>18694486Thursdays are perfectly fine
>>18697746For the goyim
>>18697746if you're indian
I bought a pair of cowboy boots that are slightly too wide. Will the thick leather insole from nicks take up enough space to tighten them up or should I get a foam insole?
>>18697923How many mm is it?
>>186979262.5mm-3mm
>>18697923if they're too wide now they'll probably get wider as they break in and stretch more. is it too late to return them? if not, insoles are probably your only option
>>18697934They came pre broken in courtesy of some guy from ebay
>>18697928Yeah that will take up the space.
Whats the female holy grail leather boot? What about warmer weather half shoes? What about zero plastic options? I've been trying to find a pair of shoes for every season/occasion thats made from all natural materials but so far I haven't had much luck. Do I have to go all ancient and start making my own full leather moccasins or wooden clogs or how's that going to go down?
>>18698217You can go the made to measure route, find MTM a shoe/ bookmaker and they'll make it for your size.I think the issue with asking for a grail boot for women is that there is no grail boot for men either, everyone has their own grail boot and that is something you should determine yourself the exact style you want. You can list them here if you want to.
>>18698217Women do not care about any of this shit. They just get whatever is in style at the moment that they can find at Zara
>>18698244Style is secondary to be honest, I mainly care about there not being any plastic soles or other materials that aren't leather/wood/metal/wool/cotton/linen and that seems to be rather hard to find. I did find some MTM options online but the delivery fees are exorbitant and so far I didn't feel like pulling the trigger on 70 bucks on top of the shoe just to get them to me. Ofc ideally I'd want them to be aesthetic too but I feel like they can't really not be aesthetic if they are handmade from nice materials so it's not my main focus. I guess I'll keep searching. I think my next step will be make some felted slippers to wear inside.
>>18698217Have to agree with >>18698248. The only time I knew a woman to care about this stuff is when one of my exes wanted properly made, all leather, dressage boots. There's just not a good market for women's footwear that's constructed well. Carmina would be the only recommendation I could give, but honestly a lot of companies will cheap out on the women's line and I don't really know if they build them to the same spec as the men's line.
>>18698284Maybe I should just get men's shoes but I doubt they make them in my size. Maybe boys shoes, lol.
>>18698217you might have to make your own, there are moc making kits available
>>18694486> Boot red flags include "zippers", but the thread features Engineer boots, which are fucking zipped up instead of lacedDogshit thread, behead OP and his nonsense gatekeeping
>Engineer boots, which are fucking zipped upengineers have no zips retard
>>18698343>>18698359You're BOTH wrongTraditional engineer boots have no zippers but "modern" engineer boots sometime have zippersEither way op = gay faggot. 'Tis known sage
>>18698363Or mayhaps, I should say both of you are right...*thinking emoji* #LIVE#LAUGH#LOVE
women's engineers have zips but it is no surprise the engineer whiner is like a woman
>>18698369women aren't engineers and their boots aren't either
>>18698369*Women's and Men'sWhy are you upset over something so trivial? Are you okay, big dog?
Anyone got a recommendation for a low-ish boot that's not a chukka? The 3 eye look just gets to me.
Can anyone ID these boots?Multiple AI's telling me its the Blundstone 1911 Tobacco Brown, except from google images and the website they look like a much darker brown.
>>18698313Yeah, I've stumbled across them. I actually already got all the leather working tools together but I still have to source nice leather. Was thinking about getting that cheap sheep skin from the thrift store and use that for practice. Might be nice for warm winter slippers with the fur turned inwards.
>>18699063maybe blundstone 1615
Some generic riding boots for 30 buckaroos that I got for LARPing. What do you think of it?
>>18699303lmao
>>18699303Cringe
>>18699316>>18699319What's wrong with LARPing? Fun things are, as they say, fun.
>>18699120I'm not really sure for the casualness aspect. For reference my other boots are Numzaans, Razorbacks, and Luosjiet Indy's. I suppose I'm generally fond of the service boot look. Preferably with a defined heel instead of a wedge, but willing to try new things. Price range ideally not more than $400.
>>18694490Okay, so why shouldn't I get these? Other than their lack of half sizes, they look good as fuck, and they're all black, which I love.
>>18699325Having fun is cringe.
>>18699303Damn, that looks fucking stupid.
>>18699684How so?
>>186997071. You're wearing the wrong boots for that uniform. 2. That's a poor repro of the pants3. You're a yurofaggot
>>18699303homo
RW should reintroduce these they're awesome
>>18699775>1. You're wearing the wrong boots for that uniform. Jackboots were still worn well into the late war.>2. That's a poor repro of the pantsThere's a reason why I bought cheap, generic boots.>3. You're a yurofaggotIt can't be helped.
>>18700290I love my Pecos. The roughout is awesome and the rubber sole is great. I use them as my shit kickers
G&G boots are done. Will post them when they arrive. They're an urban commando in black English grain that I got to be office boots for bad weather so I'll really be looking forward to wearing them more in winter.
>>18700554>black bootszzzzzzzzzzzz
Go to onions shit stained r*ddit and bring the worst boot outfits. I'll start.
There used to be a picture from this same Filipino guy wearing those tight ass jeans looking absolutely basedful.
There's a porker in gyw that has hundreds of pnw boots and it's probably over 100k USD down the drain since it's pretty much Funko pops collecting at this point.
I'm thinking my work boots are too cooked to be worn out with my outfit. What color Blundstones do you guys think would go best with these colored jeans objectively?>>18699070These look pretty good actually
>>18700838Jeans + oxfords is unironically a cheat code for looking stupid. It's a fucking meme in the UK. Also those shoes are ugly. >>18700835I'm not gonna lie, that looks kind of cool. You're like the croc man. >>18700840Ultra boring, which is worse than being gay.
I'm gonna do itI'm gonna order the knockoff tabis from a pakistani cobbler with 2 reviews on etsyI'm going to convince myself I can pull them off because I'm EuropeanI'm not going to be scammed
>>18701714you will get scammed, but good luck.
>>18701714what are you even planning to wear with those
>>18701714Bro, that's a dead meme. Also your feet will stink because you can't wear socks with them.
recs for derbys/gibsons like these? these cost 800€ and they don't have my size
unless a boot/shoe does handwelted/channeled insole construction, everything is the same as far as process goes for GYW shoes. A $2k pair of Edward Green shoes or a $800 pair of Crockett and Jones or a $300 pair of Red Wings is still built the same
>>18697513Kangaroo
>>18703049no?
>>18703049
>>18703091okay aside from leather vs leatherboard vs celastic stiffeners, otherwise it's all the same only differences are in the leather quality
>>18702729chinese repros of guidis have gotten pretty good I've heard, but other than that no there's no real alternative
When exactly did Wolverine start to be shit?
What's a good black pair that gives about 1.5-2 inches of height and is under or around $300-$400
>>18703130>hardware>stitching>finishing>patern quality>quality of the lasting
>>18694486>Not owning just one pair of Dr Shitter Crazy Horse Leather
>>18703149they always were the worst place to get CXL>>18703295bruh
>>18703149Long time. They've always been $200 boots with the worst clicking out there going for 400+
>>18703299Kek
>>18703149Always have been in my experience. They even bought out one of my favorite brands and turned them into shit as well.
>>18703303What’s “clicking”?
>>18703909The part of making boots where they cut the leather to then be lasted (made to fit a foot shape). Leather isn't a perfectly consistent material, poor clicking may have different grain patterns or weakspots or just look different between left & right boot.
>>18703920Thanks
>>18703909Not all parts of a hide are good and usable. "Clicking" is the process of cutting around the good parts and not using the unsuitable partsWolverine is absolutely notorious for their bad clicking. They will make an entire boot out of the throwaway pieces and charge a premium for it
I bought a pair of the Viberg engineers they released last spring and I think I've worn them three times. The 2000 last fits pretty well on me but not quite as well as the 2030. Overall I think engineers are pretty cool but I can't decide if the style just isn't for me, if I prefer to wear pairs that fit even just a little better, or a combination of the two.
>>18694549> are you fucking stupid.A hot chick at gym acts like she wants me.I think she might be mentally retarded.What do?
>>18703207franks patriot
>>18702729Are they supposed to look like the shoes a Tom Waits character would wear? (I like them btw)
>>18694552Looking to buy Engineer boots from Nicks in the color similar to the one on the right on this image, same color as this image basically >>18694563Is it called brown XCL?
>>18704354I meant Brown CXL oops
>>18704354it's tan waxed flesh
>>18704367Not on the list
My Blundstone 585s ended up being the boots I wear the most since I tend to baby the more expensive ones but I feel like there are no brown belts that match the leather on these, should I just wear a black one
>>18704370it was a limited run at the time
>>18704460Unless you're wearing a suit jacket or tucking your shirt and dressing nice, no one will ever notice or care what color belt you wear
>>18704354that's a waxed flesh
>>18704354Roughout engineers are ugly. Get black or brown CXL with a flat sole like vbar
>>18704634>recommending microsoft chromexcelare redditors still doing this? really?
>>18704750its babbys first good leather and requires little maintainace
>>18704877>good
Opinions on Chippewa?Is it still good?
>>18704896Hasn't been good in decades
>>18705113>why
>>18705147Cucked out and uses plastic, leatherboard, celastic, etc.
>>18705150Thanks
>>18705191Also not made in the USA anymore
Not boots, but adjacent.
>>18705804I actually completely forgot about these guys. I like their lasts
>>18705804nice hatch
I am going to go to the Doc Marten store tomorrow and buy some 1461 derbies and you can't stop me
>>18707438Right on, xister! Remember to get a yellow light up buttplug to go with your new Nazi stompers :)
>>18707438>patriarchysmashed>ICE defunded>Trumpnot my president>HIVpositive>shoesmade of plastic and uncomfortableyeah, its gaming time
>>18707773>>18707778Cry bitches. And they're not uncomfortable, not sure where that meme came from
>>18702729maybe moma.it or mattia capezzani
>>18707997doc martens were absolute shitters for decades already, but now they rebranded themselves as fast fashion for women too, good choiceas far as trend chasing you're a year latei don't know why you even bother ironing a crease in these pants, when they look cheap from a mile awaythe overlock stitch on these is the same quality as on disposable patient gowns
>>18708022Were you crying when you made this post?
>>18708028i did feel pity
>noboots getting uppity Every time
>>18708022
Can anyone ID these? Picture is from Nygardsanna (Sweden).
>>18708416Another shot showing the sole. Maybe the chevron is a giveaway?
Whites is gonna do a collab with the James Dean estate. Wonder what it will be Probably some engineer or harness boots like he wore in Rebel Without a Cause I'm actually hype since I've always been a Dean fan and a Whites fan
does meermin still do the plastic stiffeners? i read somewhere they went away with themi'm thinking of getting a pair of them since they're so cheap
>>18708573I would guess something with an unstructured toe and single stitch>>18708709Whatever you do, don’t get their oxfords
>>18707997IS THAT A SUB-PAR BOOT???! AIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEH IM GOING INSANE HELP ME NIGGERMAN
>>18708830>Whatever you do, don’t get their oxfordsWhy’s that?
>>18708830I just realized I'm looking at their unlined loafers so stiffeners won't apply
>>18708573hopefully something better than the red wing x steve mcqueen collab>regular 875 with black wedge, even though mcqueen wore 877>costs $100 more just for some embossing
I always end up returning to Chelsea boots...
i love my 5.11 boots with the side zip. i wear them everywhere. maybe next time i should get the waterproof one with the zip. lots of people like to complement them but that's probably cuz if i was a guy then i'd give off too many cop particles or something
>>18709081Bottom pic looks like the elastic of a chelsea boot Now I'm hella intrigued but it's it actually is a chelsea for some reason I will skip this one
>>18709596lmaoooo nevermind I'm a fucking retard who didn't even look closely at the top pic It's definitely a pull on boot
looks like a roper
>>18709596>engineer without the instep strap/ westbale with a top strap>black pebble grain leather, probably horween montana>leather sole with james dean signature embossed at the ball, that will wear away instantlywho tought that the sole was a good idea?
>>18709747this retard never heard of a roper or cowboy boot before?
>>18709756ropers and cowboy boots don't have stovepipe shafts, moron
>>18709760No, but a new boot from Whites might, oh retarded one
>>18708862The sides of their heels will eat into your flesh
Guys I need loafers already. Don't wanna spend more than 300 yurop dollars, you know how it is. Kinda narrowed it down to these from Velasca
>>18710957And these from Meermin. Unless you guys have other recs. I checked Scarosso, but not sure I really dig them. I kinda prefer the Velasca out of these two. Not sure if blake stitch would be worse than goodyear welted, or actually better in the case of loafers. I kinda wanted something more out there, but I'll just stick to a basic loafer look.
Also, how do you like your trousers to look with loafers? People usually do no break on the pants, but I feel like a medium break with a wider non tapered trousers would be better. I'm tall and skinny and don't want to look like a pencil neck nerd showing my ankles with tapered trousers.
>>18710957>>18710958I have two pairs from TLB that I really like, they usually do a couple sales a year and can be gotten under $300, presumably same for euro if VAT isn't fucking you. I have a pair coming from Carmina, same thing got them on sale, but can't recommend yet until they arrive.
>>18710960straight cut with half or full break with such formal footwear
>>18710981Right? This is what I want, but this one tailor told me I'm wrong.>>18710972Both of those look great for sure. Not sure I have time to wait for a TLB sale. inb4 I buy the Velasca pair and TLB go on sale a week later.
>>18710957Iunno bro I just ordered these. Just one less thing to stress about. Free shipping and returns if the size isn't right too and they're on sale. Fuck it these are the ones. Need to build the remaining parts of my wedding outfit.
>>18710960full break for wider cuts
steves zoomer son is funnyid love to see him host a video
>>18711235i just watched that video. of them changing the sole of that alden loafer?i'm glad steve is teaching him the trade and hopefully he carries on the family business. steve can't do it forever
>>18711237yeah but he clearly has the zoomer deadpan energyi like it
>>18700923ever heard of actually maintaining your boots
steve had some fat mexican kid working as an apprentice for a bit. is he gone too?
>mfw clicking on some youtube video about loafersI knew and still did it.
Damn.
>>18711849>>18711846stridewise hails himself as some menswear authority, but he looks like complete shit in every single thing he wears. he has no clue how to dress. his advice is always terrible. and he's scared to death to wear anything that isn't blue, white, grey, black, etc.he lifts weights so he's got this weird shaped body yet still wears slim clothing, but when he tries to wear looser stuff he just looks goofy
>>18711982his issue is a long torso but he wont do high waisted pants so his proportions are fucked
>>18711991never noticed but yeah, his torso is long as fuck but he still wears low risedude is 40 so he's one of the oldest millenials and they will never learn
>>18711237https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g7vJYM4408what the fuck are these prices though?$700+? even for high end cobblers this is a $450-500 job max>jr soles+new heels ~$250>rewelt+deco stitching ~$150>lulu toe plates ~$50for his price you'd expect blind stitching at least
>>18711982This dude lifts? Lmao wtf.
>>18711999>$700+? even for high end cobblers this is a $450-500 job maxthen send it to them. he charges that because he can and he wont blind stitch unless the customer requests ithes good, knows it and charges accordingly
>finally get a review of drews>the boot in question is dead>boots are expensive now should have invested at $350
Test
>>18694564Good job outing yourself as a house nigger, faggot.
Whites/James Dean collab. So it's an 11" engineer without the strap on the 55 last $1,195Dunno about you guys, but I'll be skipping this one
Is Double H still a good brand for basic beater ropers? I don't need something made out of some Japanese monks ball skin folded over 9000 times, just some study boots that will last a little longer than my Ariat shitters.
>>18712515Looks nice, but the 55 last isn't designed for pull-on boots. With an instep strap it may have worked, but just plain like that they should have gone for the 1977 and a single row welt.
>>18712585The longer I look at those James Dean boots the more I like them. I love pull-on boots, my Pecos ropers are my favorite boots right now Only Whites last I have experience with is the MP which is basically a perfect fit for me. How does the 55 compare?
>>18712610My arches are sky high and so is my instep so I think the 55 would be good for me. I'm getting too old for things like Vans or Adidas or whatever anymore. I need proper arch support of my feet end up hurting
Are Beckett Simonon derbies any good? I want a pair of derbies but I can't justify 400 dollars for a pair right now. I hear they take a long time to ship, is that true?
>>18712619They make everything to order so yeah, takes forever
>>18712594The 55 is more snug through the heel than the Pecos and broader through the forefoot. It tapers, but not as much as the Pecos. I cant speak for the instep bc I only have one 55 last boot and its a lace up. Personally I much prefer the look and feel of the 4811 for lace ups, and for pull ons I just go thru Wesco or Attractions. Though if I did one from Whites it would be the 1977 last as they recently redesigned the nomad and cykel to grip the heel better.
>>18712515ROPERTARD ON SUCIDE WATCH HAHAHAHAHAHA
>>18712644Still living rent free eh lil b?
>>18712643I actually have narrow heels. Narrow heels, sky high arches and instep, slightly wide toe box. Sizing is actually a crapshoot most of the time which is why when I find a last that works I usually get more than one pair, which is why I have two pairs of MPsBest last for me personally that I own is the Alden Trubalance last. That shit feels like it was made with me in mind
>>18712624I see, but they're good/ok quality wise?
>>18712674Everything I've seen or read says they're good quality for the price, but take a long time to actually receive. As long as you don't need them right away I'm sure they a great option I looked at some pairs myself but never pulled the trigger
>>18712676Thanks anon, I'll give them a look.
>>18708003thanks for the rec but i ended up ordering chinese guidi repros we'll see how fucked i get
>>18708418Vintage 1960s US navy steel toe boots
What’s the point of making and owning $800 boots if they’re always ugly as fuck?
>>18712863to upset you
>>18712865They don’t upset me, they make me laugh.
>>18713291I've heard nothing but good things but obviously don't wear your pants like that.
>>18713291They're ugly as sin but that's not really the point Everyone agrees JG are great boots
>>18713291My condolences.
I dunno if engineers are for me brosProbably gonna get some chelsea, side zip, or western/cowboy boots
>>18713291I have them and I don't like them. They're too bulky and heavy and have little in common with actual "barefoot" shoes. They attract dust and dirt like no other boot I ever had, I practically have to clean them before every wear.I tried to sell them but literally nobody wants them.
>>18701182>Jeans + oxfords is unironically a cheat code for looking stupid. I was going to write an angry comment thinking you meant OCBDs, but then realized I was in a boot thread and it was oxford shoes. Agreed. OCBDs are great with dark wash jeans though. You can even pair them with a boot (medium formality, not too formal, not too chunky)!
Picked up the RDT Stan boots today, got the last pair they had in my size. These are the first pair of "expensive" boots I've gotten.In hindsight I guess I would've been fine just ordering online instead of taking a long trip to the store to check the sizing since multiple sources say that you need to size down 1-2 sizes. But the fit is perfect, there's a bit of wiggle room for the toes yet almost no heel slippage unlike my Blundstones that require me to put on an extra layer of socks.
>>18714908OCBDs are the godshirtyou can get Ralph Lauren OCBDs for 25 bucks off ebay
>>18694486wtb boots that you can take on adventures and wont break in like 6 months of daily use.i need one by the end of this year going on an extended trip
>>18715068>Picked up the RDT Stan boots todayplease assume the position>>18715270White's MP
Gonna get some Morjas loafers to wear to a wedding next month
>>18715271>whiteI was hoping id get recommended some avant garde brand or get told to go find my local boot maker. What the hell happened to this place
>>18715911>get told to go find my local boot maker.lmao shut up. this isn't the early 20th century
The more I see influencers shilling the James Dean boots the more I want a pair. Too bad they cost 1200 so that's out of the question
>>18716446i have the exact opposite reactionthe more i see influencers shilling something the less i want it, especially that weasel rose anvil
>>18716501it's not the shilling, it's seeing them on the feet being worn. i guess i should have said seeing them more makes me want them more
>>18716446>>18716501>>18716507>wanting anything from that dumb subhuman shillMy condolences
>>18716509what the fuck are you talking about? i don't even follow the guy, i blocked his accounts so they won't show up on my explore page
>>18716507they are neat, but the $400 james dean tax is a bit ridiculous, the leather sole makes them less versitile, no istep strap means the fit is pretty unforgiving and on top of that you can't return thembut if they're on your mind for days and you're going to beat yourself up for not getting them once they're gone, then go for it
you tried indonesia
Does effay hate chelsea boots?
>>18716686lmao not very hard. these look like shit compared to a real indy
>>18716702ugly ones like that? yeah
>>18716702not a fan of chelseas, also not a fan of the horsehide rdt uses
>>18716520Calm down you fucking retarded 40 IQ redneck. It was a general multiple reply.
>>18716724>>18716724>>18716724NEW
got a pair of these recently. Altberg Fremingtons (had to get the lady ones as they didn't have mens in my size).Pretty decent weight distribution across the sole, leather is durable enough, it's super easy to tie up and take off and the laces don't become undone while I'm walking. They're a big heavy for their size though, and don't offer much ankle support.thought I'd share as it's a nicher brand.
