I happen to live in one of the few cities that has stocks Alden so I'm gonna try on some shoes this weekend
Already have some Indys but want some derbies or the LHS if they carry them

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>>18642979
I want to thank that anon that made me know about Velasca's sales about a month ago, I bought a pair for myself.

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>>18643020

>>18643020
what the fuck are those fucking pants lmaoooooo

>>18643021
Lighting sucks, it's raining outside

>>18643023
We call them jeans, those are pants made with a twill weave

>>18643026
I haven't worn jeans that tight since I was in highschool almost 20 years ago

>>18643029
Strange, I guessed you were younger by your writing, it's good that you don't have to rely on your parents for your internet connection.

>>18643034
probably thought this was so snarky and funny

>>18643036
xD, find some jeans that fit for yourself

>>18643037
2/10 for effort

>>18643020
>>18643021
Looking good

>>18643029
Those look like a standard 7.5 opening

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>>18642454

>>18643020
>>18643021
nice

Chink mocassin boots have arrived. Decently comfortable out of the box and surprisingly lightweight for how heavy they look. They came with cork-foam-leather topped insole that I might swap with something else. Maybe some thin leather or foam replacement, because it feels like they takes up too much space in the boot.

>>18643623
HEY FAGGOT
YOU GOT NEW BOOTS DID YA FAGGOT
DID YOU FORGET SOMETHING FAGGOT
I THINK YOU DID FAGGOT
I THINK YOU FORGOT TO STOP BEING A FAGGOT AND POST YOUR FUCKING BOOTS FAGGOT
ASSUME THE POSITION

Clarks desert boots get here today. I don't even care if you don't think they're good

>>18643627
Are you serious? ARE YOU SERIOUS?
Ahem:
HEY FAGGOT
YOU GOT NEW BOOTS DID YA FAGGOT
DID YOU FORGET SOMETHING FAGGOT
I THINK YOU DID FAGGOT
I THINK YOU FORGOT TO STOP BEING A FAGGOT AND POST YOUR FUCKING BOOTS FAGGOT
ASSUME THE POSITION

who makes good roughout boots?

>>18643628
i said they "get here today", not "they got here today"
i know english isn't your first language and grammar is hard, but keep practicing prankeesh, you'll get it eventually

>>18643633
sir we need a picture to prove you package has not arrived

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The crossover tongue looks strange but goddamn I want a pair

>>18643633
you didnt buy any boots did you. a fucking bootlet

>>18643661
why not just wear bags of barf on your feet if youre going for the garishly ugly look

>>18643720
post your boots

are the white soles, idk if im calling right, website calls it: White Traction Tred outsole
are these good for winter/snow/ice

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Does anyone own a pair of these?
Is the leather quality good?

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>>18643792
Owned a pair for a year. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another if they got lost or ruined.

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>>18643719
>>18643628
nothing special, just Clark's Desert Boots, but I wear them as beaters and don't feel any need to baby them

>>18643811
>>18643812
lmao I love these threads

Hello bootfags. I don’t know shit about boots so can one of you tell me if I can get my boots resoled and if so where? Link related. These aren’t mine but it’s the same boots. They’re the best boots I’ve ever worn but the sole is garbage. I really want to get a new sole and keep using them.
https://poshmark.com/listing/Filson-Roper-Boots-M95-692c67d0f59cc474c56814a2#utm_source=gdm_unpaid

>>18643830
Filson offers repairs. If you don't want to use theirs just call up cobblers in your area and ask them.

>>18643837
I want totally different soles. The ones they make them with are okay not great. These boots are also discontinued anyway.

>>18643847
Then tell Filson or you local cobbler that when you contact them about having your boots resoled. Its just a piece of rubber nailed and glues to some leather, its not rocket science, they can figure shit out.

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The US snowstorm gave all our snow a hard ice covering which was apparently sharp enough to tear up my boots when stomping through it. It's not a great picture but those are all little cuts, not scuffs, actual cuts with little leather scabs still hanging on to it. What should I do to care for these?

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>>18643871
conditioner than pretend they dont exist

>>18643871
Who cares? They're boots. They look cool with stuff like that
All my boots have hella scuffed heels. So what?

>>18643966
I just don't want a potential weak point on them, I'm just wondering if I should do anything aside from >>18643879.

>>18643871
>>18643992

Unless you're stepping on nails, why are you worrying?

>>18643992
>weak point
lmao shut the fuck up anon you retard

>>18643871
>>18643992
lol

>>18643792
Yes, thick nubuck but typically unlined. JG is the best value for money in footwear.

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>>18643626
I was banned from posting images.

>>18643744
They'll be fine for a while, as long as you avoid smooth ice, until you wear down the shallow lugs. They do wear down relatively quick, especially if you're wearing them on concrete most of the time.

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>>18643871
They'll live, trust me.

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how is brandle doing?

>>18644525
I completely forgot about that.

Dead thread. What the fuck?

>>18643992
Lol wtf? Unless that's the thinnest cheapest Chinese pigskin, they're going to be fine. Slap some Obenaufs on there and quit being such a faggot.

>>18643871
a little bit of surface dinging is expected

>>18644816
considering the question, they probably are

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Why is cork a red flag?

>>18644829
better than foam
not as good as solid leather insole

>>18644829
It's not it's just some trolling the person that made the OP does

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>>18644816
they kinda look like irs but the back isnt as curvy

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Whats the bootfag opinion on the bottega lug/tire boots? Thinking of getting a pair secondhand for around 400€ am I retarded?

>>18645114
that looks incredibly retarded

>>18645114
Glued and probably shit leather, but if you need that very specific look it's probably your only option. If you just want a chunky, black chelsea I'd recommend Grenson.

https://www.grenson.com/milo-wp-mens-chelsea-boots-in-black-waterproof/

>>18645133
How much does glued construction matter when theres not going to be replacement outsoles? Is the durability that much worse assuming youre not getting the soles replaced?

>>18645142
Glued construction can just fail easier, especially when temperature and moisture is involved. You can be lucky and have no issues for years or get fucked quickly, it's just a gamble. Nothing to do with whether they can be resoled or not for that.

Do you guys ever condition the lining leather?

>>18643661
>https://cultizm.com/products/paraboot-avoriaz-boot-suede-graphite
>https://cultizm.com/products/paraboot-avoriaz-boot-suede-whisky
Not the same leather but good sale

>>18645200
That is a good deal but I can see why only the suede versions are on sale

>>18645114
look at this fucking dogshit

>>18643811
>>18643812
THE P9SITION HAS BEEN ASSYM3D YES

>>18645198
Yeah, as much as is possible without taking the boot apart

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>we have mps at home

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>>18645433
>heel counter couldn't get any smaller
>mixed and matched vibram rubber sole and dr.sole cork fill toplift
>this shackleton leather nigs had horween develop has disgusting yellow-green pull-up to it

>>18645433
no toe spring always looks bad

>>18645433
At this point it looks like they are having AI design their boots because all these designs are horrible

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>>18645433
what is that stance

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>>18643020
>I want to thank that anon that made me know about Velasca's sales about a month ago
Nice. I'll take credit for that.

What's the final, once and for all verdict on Jim Greens
Because I've been fooled by memes before, I am credulous and naive
I'm literally wearing my solovairs right now, indicating that my judgement is impaired and I need to borrow /btg/'s, is what I'm saying

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>>18645433
>ah yes, the human foot, of course

>>18645433
fucking high heels are the worst

>>18645735
qrd

>>18646079
better than soloshitters in every way except for looks

that's it
jim greens are great but they look really goofy from the top

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Are Nike Manoas decent? I have some cashback to spend on the Nike store so they'd be around 60% off. Not really looking for a great boot, just something to keep my feet dry in the rain season

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8 Inch Timberlands? Chea or neah? I'm white

>>18646200
Looks like a fucking wellington

>>18646206
needs a bit more time in the oven though

>>18646079
I bought some Jim Green AR8. The gusseted tongue started peeling away from the shoe before I ever put them on. Maybe I'm just a noboots newfag and that's meant to happen, but it doesn't seem like it. I'll be returning them.

>>18646106
On the boots? Velasca Crappa.

>>18646079
I paid some 130 for my shoellies, incredible value. I only wish they had a lining, would gladly pay extra.

>>18646336
Isn't it glued and then stitched? Is the stitching coming apart or are you just seeing the excess glue stringing apart when you pull on the gusset?

>>18646166
at 60% they may be worthwhile as beaters
>>18646200
timbs are for nigs, wigga

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what the fuck is this sole finishing
you can see the faceting on the sole, it was never sanded smoothly to curve nicely
the whole boot looks like it was whittled by a guy with parkinsons

>>18646805
meds

>>18646805
oof

I want to try blending my own dubbin. I'm thinking 7 parts lanolin, 2 parts beeswax, 1 part mink oil. Thoughts?

>>18646079
they are extremely ugly but comfortable

>>18646427
I don't recall seeing stitching. I just remember the gusseted tongue peeling away. I could see the glue in a solid layer under where it was peeling. Can't see why they'd glue it so far only to expect it to pull away.

>>18646369
They are nice

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>>18646805
the darker areas is where they burnt the leather when sanding
heels still look wonky and asymmetrical

>>18647476
These just look dumb, from behind they more like clogs than boots. Take them away, I wish to look upon them, no longer.

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what does /btg/ think of these common projects boots?

>>18647548
overpriced garbage like everything cp makes, thank goodness that meme is over

>>18647548
Doc martins in build quality and grade of leather except they cost $1,000

>>18647600
>>18647616
ok but what if i can get em for 2 fiddy

>>18647263
I was shocked at the clown toe when I first got them. Pictures online don't do it justice. I thought, "WTF is this? I can't wear this. I gotta return these." But them I wore them a little and realized that I like them enough that I don't even care about the toe.

>>18647687
Shoellie doesn't have this problem

>>18647687
they're the sweatpants of boots, slippery slope will be crocs next. you're divorced, you've given up on life and all you want is that comfort is what they give off

>>18648168
That makes no sense, there are far more comfortable boots

>>18647687
African rangers look retarded but razorbacks are just a normal hiking boot

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Bought my first pair of Red Wings, this is the Logger

>>18648306
POSITION ASSUMED

>>18648306
nice

>>18648306
Nice.

>>18648306
nice.

>>18647669
Then buy Doc Martens, because while they're trash they at least have a proper welt and a non-gimped-looking sole

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Cop?

anyone have any experience with "Crush On Retro"

>>18648639
clearly made by the same miyagi kogyo factory in sendai that makes lofgrens and white labels for most jap heritage brands
the "historic Japanese tannery" that makes the leather is very obviously shinki, since they are the only ones that produce horsehide in japan, other tanneries only finish it and the grain figuring pretty much gives it away immediately
quite a bit cheaper than regular shinki lofgrens but kind of looks like an awkward blocky lofgren-viberg hybrid
good deal, but the design is very uninspired and the smooth nobrand soles probably suck

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indonesia truly makes some of the boots in the world

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>>18648725
The guy makes nice laceups when he doesn't indulge people's retardation

I don't like any of his laceless designs outside that recent pair of jodhpurs he posted, but that's still egregious, what's the point of getting an MTO if you don't even request adjusted shaft width to match your leg

did anon ever finish making his boots?

>>18648690
That factory must be quite the operation if it can handle Lofgren and on top of that a bunch of other brands. Are there any factory tour videos or something of it out there?

>>18648762
they are big
they have several factories and they do a lot of shoes and boots across various styles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A_nC4_j07A

>>18648728
the hand stitching he does is very impressive

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>the great debate: over vs under
Time to finally settle it. Which is the correct way to lace boots?

>>18649016
over

>>18649016
Based purely on feels I think under wears on the lace more so I won't do it.

>>18643811
>>18646336
>I bought some Jim Green AR8
>>18647263
>>18647687
How is the fit on the Jim Greens? I was looking at their size guide and it says I need a 10, but I've never worn a 10 in my life. My Red Wings are 8.5.

>>18649016
over applies pressure to the actual panels that tighten the boot
under simply applies pressure to the tongue

>>18649119
I followed their size guide and they fit great though the size difference between theirs and my normal was just half a size.

>>18649125
Thx, Anon. Half a size up?

>>18649130
yeah sorry, half a size down.

>>18649119
My AR8 didn't fit me, but I have very wide and girthy feet, so it's not unusual. The length I selected from their size chart was fine.

>>18649132
Damn. Makes me want to cancel my preorder. I'm glad they do free returns.

>>18649133
I got the Rangers, too. Good news the length was fine. They were to narrow for your feet, though? I was worried about all the clown shoes comments.

>>18649119
>>18649134
Have you made sure you're not mixing up UK and US sizes? US size 10 is very similar to UK size 8.5

>>18649119
alot of people go down a full size in redwings (in the heritage moc toes, idk about anything else).
jim greens fit pretty much true to size. i could've maybe gone down half a size since they're so wide but I'm not positive.

>>18649016
lacing like on the right just makes it so you can't tighten evenly and the first eyelets always feels loose

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>>18649016
across

>>18649352
shifts the facings

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I fucking love my Indy boots so much. I think it's because the Trubalance last is such a good fit for my feet because i have wider toes but a narrow ankle
And the thomas heel really does make a difference i feel like

https://youtu.be/ShlPr2THDaU

give opinions

>>18649367
how do the neocork soles wear? a lot of people either love them or hate them

ARCHIVE STORES or anyone whos knows a guy who runs a physical archive fashion store, how are you guys breaking even yearly, much less making significant profit with so much death pile vs the convenience of online shopping. does reps, especially rep chrome hearts really the only thing keeping you all alive? or it is the occasional dumb and rich chinese tourist customer?

>>18649373
most of these outfits are just one level above thrown together, which i guess is the point of the video to show that black works more than people realize
but still with black boots you're coordinating the outfit to match the boots, which is the exact opposite of versitility

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>>18649016

I've used lacing to finish the fit of a boot/shoe. Same last, different styles, different materials. Ostrich, Shell, CXL.

The under-eyelet cross helps apply pressure at the point where it's needed for the fit of the shoe. The shell pair have molded a bit since the picture was taken, so I now keep my lacing above the eyelets.

>>18649377
those soles last forever basically. to actually wear one out will take years
my aldens and my pre-vibram iron rangers with the neocorks have basically no wear other than were the stitches are. and my IRs are like 8 years old or something

>>18642993
all you need to do is polish them occasionally with some boot polish or conditioning oil. it's not fkn rocket science

>>18649373
wear black clothes ??

>>18649394
every outfit starts at the shoes

>>18646200

There are some sick Beige ones on Ebay right now that people are selling, Super Boots
I'm going to get a pair.

>>18649373
HE'S BALD

>>18649272
Yes, I'm sure. The JG website just gives foot length in inches and US size equivalent. It would be easier if they did provide UK, Jpn, and cm sizes, but they don't.

>>18649662
Are you perchance on their US website?

>>18649664
Canada

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Not exactly boot related, but is there any boot brands with an actually proper and good dress belt?

>>18649691
Why not learn some leather crafting and make your own belt?

>>18649691
Most of the English boot makers also sell belts.

>>18649691
RM belts were ok, got a couple as freebees but wouldnt buy them standalone ( i wear braces/suspenders anyway)

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>>18649373
Pretty much bring back high rise fishtails and you're black boots will be fine.

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>>18649662
Try the UK site

Rancourt is having a huge anniversary sale. 30% off
I just ordered a pair of ranger mocs in natty CLX

>>18648652
anyone?

>>18648306
nice

>>18647548
i dont want branding on my shit and i dont support dei companies

>>18650140
grow up

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can someone red pill me on why I should ignore the Thursday boot black label line? Some of these silhouettes are doing it for me.

Youtube shills have always gone to bat for Thursday, and I've always known they were full of it. But do the Black Label have enough upgrades to make it a worthwhile boot?

sorry for the picture for ants, only one I could find that wasn't a webp file.

>>18650155
Thursday should be avoided out of principle, that's reason enough

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>>18650155
>Some of these silhouettes are doing it for me

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>>18650155
thursdays are plagued by major QC issues and their "premium" line isn't any different
the challenger has wafer thin heel counters and the heel is way too high for the last, so the boot is ramped forward

some dude managed to rip through 3 rows of stitching to destroy the pull loop and backstay the 2nd day he got them
that's quality right there

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Always wanted a pair of Galway's one day, but when a cheap pair of Connemara's popped up I went for them instead. Happy I did, very easy to wear

>>18650209
>3 rows of stitching to destroy the pull loop and backstay
>the 2nd day he got them
Not defending Turdsday, but those boots are old looking

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>>18650216
that's only 6 months of wear, just wanted to show the heel counter sag too
here's a pic when they were newer

>>18650225
>that stance
jesus christ make it stop

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>>18650008
>i wear braces/suspenders anyway

>>18650216
nice

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>>18650225
Are these the Trump stance boots?

>>18650155
do not buy thursdays

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>>18650239
>totallynotcigar shell cordovan
>let's call it maduro to not make it too obvious
i would love to know how horween explained this one to alden afterwards

Give it to me straight bros, if I buy a pair of White's/Nick's/etc will I not want to wear my Red Wings anymore? I had it happen when I got my Red Wings, it supplanted all my shoes.

>>18650259
I own two pairs of Whites and they are superior to my Iron Rangers in every single way. There is no reason I'd pick my IRs over my Whites except to just wear them for the sake of wearing them
But I will pick my Aldens over my Whites almost every single time because they're just so much more comfortable

>>18650259
probably
my iron rangers are not in the rotation anymore, but i do grab them when i need to put on something on fast, the big speedhooks are pretty convenient
when i know i'm going to be on my feet long i grab the whites almost every time

>>18650267
>>18650277
Shit, I really like my IRs but haven't had them long, maybe I should wait before buying something nicer and get my money's worth.

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are these pants too much for these blacksmiths?

what are some winklepickers

>>18650286
they are obviouly too long

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>>18650257

It's hard to tell in every picture, but that one looks like a lighter shade of brown with yellow/green undertones. Maduro is pretty dark brown, almost black, with more orange undertones.

>>18650214
Those are sweet.

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>>18650334
i think you're falling for the old color inconsistency issues with horween
it's literally the same thing
people would swear color 2 and garnet were totally different and they could totally tell them apart, until it's been confirmed by horween that they're functionally identical and they just renamed some of the shell colors when updating the dyes after changing suppliers
>garnet is way more red and color 2 is more honey colored
same with bourbon and whisky

all the "true browns" have green in them to kill the natural tan shade of cordovan

Anyone have experience with replacing eyelets with speedhooks? Going back to all eyelets is such a ball ache, but some makers refuse to use hooks for some reason. It's not like you even see the very top eyelets anyway, so who gives a shit if they're less elegant?

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>>18650347

Could be. I can't coax any green out of my pair, not that I would want to.

>>18650354
they look nice, did you condition them with something or just brushing?

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>>18650357

Just brushing. Coarse brush (Top) and then the softer brush. The finish is pretty glossy so I usually just use the coarse brush after wears.

>>18650284
I got super into boots when I discovered Goodyear welted footwear and got two pairs of Red Wings and two pairs of Whites within about a year and a half
In hindsight I would just have one pair of each

>>18650284
I don't have Whites nor Nicks, but I have Trumans and ever since I got them, my IRs have taken a backseat on my rotation. To the point where I only wear them when I want to give the Trumans a rest.
Make of this what you will.

>>18650286
cuff your pants

>>18650259
>, if I buy a pair of White's/Nick's/etc will I not want to wear my Red Wings anymore?
yes that literally happened to me

>>18650383
engie anon is gonna freak

>>18650111
Anyone at all?

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>>18650398

They look a little exaggerated.

>>18648306
Which are these?

>>18650447
4585 Logger

>>18650444
Im gonna get the suede field boots I think. If i do ill post em

>>18650444
honk honk

>>18650662
im gonna kill myself I think. If i do ill post it

It's pretty clear Red Wings are babby's first boots for most people but then as soon as they level up they never touch them again
My IRs are collecting dust

>>18650744
I'm going to be honest. I don't see the need for anything nicer than those. They're perfect for daily shit, and I wear my two pairs alternating every day of the week. If I'm wearing jeans, I'm wearing those two. I will say that I just got a pair of engineers, and they will be entering the rotation.

>>18650888
that's the thing, you don't "need" anything more than a pair of good red wings, unless you're doing something like firefighting, logging or need a steel/composite toe
if you just need a good pair of boots for working in the garage and riding a motorcycle or whatever, then iron rangers are all you'll ever need
but that's not why we're in this "hobby" (i hate calling it that but whatever)

>>18650744
I like my thorogoods better than my red wings.

>>18650898
Nah, you're right. It's definitely a hobby at this point. I will inevitably end up buying some more boots, but I like footwear in general. It's almost like a collection more than just part of the attire.

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>10.5 boots genuinely dont fit anymore
odd because i mained the firt for months and ony got the first 11 pair because 10.5 was sold out

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New chinese bootmaker just dropped, mostly shell for really low prices.
https://www.peterqu.com/collections/all

>>18650978
kek, almost every review is talking about clothes. They couldn't even be bothered to make fake reviews about the boots.

>>18650898
>i hate calling it that but whatever
Just come to terms with it. Collecting stuff is a hobby. Most posters here have more boots than theyvreasonably need. But then again, fashion is a hobby.
Still better than collecting funkos, though.

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>>18650978
>1.5k for a completely unknown brand
>meme guitar on the soles
Mmm... I'm gonna sit this one out.

>>18650978
Eh... Considering how much bootfags glaze GS, who cares that they're chinkshit anymore?

>>18650744
RW is mid as fuck when you go down the boot rabbit hole.

>>18651076
>chinkshit :(
>chinkshit but brand is american :D

>>18651088
Bro. You don't get it, bro. His grandpa used to work for ALDEN! He's got industry contacts in China bro! It's a FAMILY OWNED factory, bro!
You just don't understand, bro
Nevermind they now cost more than USA made Red Wings or most UK brands, bro. That's irrelevant bro because THE FACTORY IS FAMILY OWNED and their grandpa used to WORK FOR ALDEN

>>18651095
its almost like theres a specific tax on importing is boots that has caused a price spike and most people who recommend gs boots have acknowledged the fact that the value proposition isn't there anymore. its almost like they get recommended based on qc and size availability now but by all means get the anger from a chinese man fucking your grandma's shoes out or whatever the issue is

>>18651100
They started increasing their prices over and over and over before the tarrifs even started and will never under any circumstances lower them

If you can't get handmade boots from a hermitage Russian mystic whats the point

>>18642993
My girlfriend wants to buy me a pair of boots but I don't know what's good. Is there anything decent in the $150-200 price range? Was going to suggest her Thursday but you guys say it's bad

>>18651121
can't do anything with just a price range, tell us at least where you live and what the purpose of the boots is

>>18651102
>They started increasing their prices over and over and over before the tarrifs even started
as did everyone except maybe red wing
>they won't lower them
why would they? Allen Edmunds charges way more for worse quality and qc. Allen charges more and all they have going for them is the last selection and speshul snowflake shell with allocations
show me something in that style that people in the US can get with the same quality . include shipping costs if you suggest UK brands

>>18651160
Holy GSIDF

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>>18651163
this is how you looked typing that

>>18651165
Actually that show you look defending your Chineseum boots

>>18651182
>grammar mistake
ladies and gentlemen, we got him

>>18651192
you probably thought that was so funny in your head. probably did an air high five to yourself

>>18651129
I want something casual to wear, already have some winter work boots. Live in NY
Are clark desert hunter lowtops good? They look cool to me

>>18651210
Keep in mind most cobblers won't work on crepe soles cause it fucks up their machines

>>18651217
What are you talking about? Crepe soles are just glued on to a midsole
They're the easiest soles to replace

>>18651268
Fyi, the rubber melts and binds onto the sanding machine and its surroundings, making a bunch of sticky dust. You can see videos where cobblers ball up the rubber dust into a ball, such as Tring Shoe Repair’s videos. If it doesn’t come off from a leather midsole or fiber midsole, it’ll be rejected unless they have a hot rubber cutting tool.

>>18651270
You're talking out your ass
Red Wing Moc Toes are probably one of the most resoled boots out where along with Iron Rangers

>>18651273
haha
hes got you now

>cobblers, a dying trade desperate for customers
>turning down one of the easiest jobs to do
I know you guys are all fucking retards, but come on now

>>18651273
Traction Tred wedges aren't crepe retard

>>18651197
it was funny he cooked your autist ass

>>18648652
>Crush On Retro

He's essentially a middleman. He buys from Chinese apparel factories and bootmakers then resells it. Just buy from luosjiet, he probably buys from them as well.

>>18651210
Take a look at luosjiet
That is about all you'll find at that price range that is worth wearing.

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>>18651642
>>18651740
Mmmm...

Spent weeks looking for a decent pair of boots but every company makes uninspired cack for 70 year olds

>>18652264
The only companies that make nice designs have utter garbage quality.

I like Grenson's designs but they're using garbage leather with fake grain prints.
Soloshits gone down the sewer. At this rate I'm just going to buy a new pair of Dr Martens. I'm sick of looking for stuff.

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How do I maintain my waxed flesh boots

>>18652264
god forbid you wear clothes that look good and have looked good for the past two hundred years gosh I wish I was quirky enough to be so chic and interesting as anon

>>18652412
You kind of just don't.

>>18652412
brush
high wear area will lose some of its wax but its ok cause waxed flesh has wax throughout the entire structure of the grain

>>18652412
You re-wax them when you feel like it.

>>18652416
boooooriiiing

>>18652452
being contrarian does not make you interesting

>>18652412
I've had my waxed flesh boots for three years and other than brushing I haven't condition them once. It is my understanding that they come with so much stuff already that you don't need to condition them for a long time.

Okay booters, so honestly how do I buy for myself a good polisher? I'm looking for one for my new dark brown boots.

Every shoe company seems to sell it and they look very similar, almost like they buy a known market formula and stamp their personal logo on it.

The average price seems to be 7€, I'm willing to spend more to treat my precious boots better.

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>>18652543

There are only two brands that matter

https://saphir.com/
https://bootblackusa.com/

Outside of this, use picrel

>>18652601
didn't kiwi die?

I managed to dig up another Troy Shirtmakers Guild OCBD on the used market. Pretty exciting score for me. Will post pics when it comes in.

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After a month, this blkbrd has really grown on me

>>18652678
why does your crease pattern take a 45 degree turn

>>18652679
Combination of wide feet and high instep

>>18652678
are these the right size for you? what the fuck is that creasing?

>>18652678
Not bad. Leather looks nice too. Good clicking.

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I don't understand the appeal, or why it's in demand, but I just found 3 new bootmakers. The most expensive from Japan (Addict Boots), the cheapest is from Mexico (Cordobes), while this is from China.

>>18652678
I don't like all-black boots , but natural edges, contrast stitching and hardware does it for me. How much were they?

>>18652601
Thank you anon, I found an old Kiwi's polish cream tube in my father's box, I tried it and it worked so well that my shoes look a bit "alive" persay, that tube has now finished after its use so I think I'm going to order for my boots a Saphir paris' polish cream.

I'm looking for boots that are casual but a step up from sneaker level. I really liked the look of the Redwing beckman, but they're expensive as fuck (was considering getting seconds). Any suggestions for a something else that can fit the same role?

>>18652777
addict makes really good leather stuff, their jackets are considered some of the best japanese made jackets out there

>>18653225
just get some red wing blacksmiths if you like the beckman but want cheaper
they're extremely similar

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I know Docs are shit but I actually like the 1461
Any good alternatives besides Solovair

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>>18653231

I will say one thing about docs they look good on women

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Yo. I am looking for a pair of ankle boots that will serve me well for 3-season travel. This means:
>flights, buses, driving
>walking all day on pavement
>light hiking: trails, forest floor, gravel
>won't look out of place in the city, but also won't crap out on me if I need to climb over a rock
Other criteria:
>can be had in Europe
>not bulky
>can take some beating
>price: up to about €400
I had some very old Swedish army boots (same as pic rel) which more or less fit the score well but were a little more bulky than I'd like and had a pretty dumpy last shape, so I sold them.
Options I have considered:
>RW Blacksmith/Beckman - seem nice, but cost almost $500 and $600 respectively in this shithole
>Moma Tronchetto Male - I like the sole (blake with commando topys), but the heel counter is suspiciously straight
>Atheist Serious Boots - Seems all right if a bit more bulky than needed. More winter-appropriate than necessary.
Any thoughts fellas? Something like a euro version of a RW blacksmith would do well.

>>18653333
What size

>>18653333
>almost $500 and $600 respectively
Most RW stores in Europe ship internationally / within the EU at 100€ or 200€, check out the Amsterdam or Berlin store page. The Blacksmith is around 389

>>18653228
Beckman was right on lower edge of the level of smartness I was looking for, so the blacksmiths are right under. I think a pair of chelsea's would also work for what I want but I don't know too much about boots to begin with. I just know I want something that isn't dogshit quality.

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>>18653348
28.5cm so anywhere from 43-45 depending on the manufacturer, but why?
>>18653349
I guess that's not too bad, thanks.

>>18653376
If size 10 UK fits you then I’d recommend these.
>https://trickersfactoryshop.com/products/burford-derby-super-boots-brown-zug-grain?
Sign up for newsletter for another 10% off

Guessing you’re Swedish. 10,5% cashback if you buy from careofcarl through klarna. And they got Red Wings.

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>>18653381

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>>18653381
Not Swedish but thanks anyway. As for Trickers in general, not a fan of the last, plus they look extremely generic to me...
Looking more for the heritage thing like classic work boots and/or stuff that starts to dabble towards the rustic aesthetic meme like pic rel

>>18653393
Sandmann Courthouse

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are they overpriced? yes
do they skimp on materials? yes
are they still the coolest boot of all time? YES
indy boots are eternal

How are the Thursday Low Top Sneakers?
Watched some YouTube videos about them and the consensus was very positive

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>>18653418
>Watched some YouTube videos about them and the consensus was very positive

>>18653418
>Watched some YouTube videos about them
They all get paid to say they're good.

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>>18653406

>he's never seen a Niagara

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nJTq7pXRWlY

>>18653371
>I just know I want something that isn't dogshit quality.
300$ min or used

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Coke flavored today

>>18653333
I'd probably look for some Paraboot on sale

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>>18652931

$320. Tax and shipping included.
Maryam TPR with Dr. Soles.

The problem with these are:
>it's snug
That includes EE sizes
>cheap eyelets and speedhooks
They easily bend and become loose
>pajeets don't listen
I told them to use black eyelets and speedhooks, and a mahogany dye on the edge.

So if you're going to buy from them, do it on black Friday or Christmas sales. They give 15% to 20% off

If you want to see more photos from other blkbrd buyers, go to Patina project

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>>18653333
French army rangers boots. Get them surplus for 40-60 or even less and cut them above the eyelets. You'll end up with a 7" tall boot that's indestructible. One of the very few things the french did right. Make sure the brand is argueyrolles or marbot neuvic.

>>18653529
>So if you're going to buy from them, don't.
FTFY

>>18653465
Alden looks better

>>18653406
>>18653465
Does that contrasting stitching on the vamp serve any purpose other than to ruin the aesthetic of the boot?

>>18653744
>Does that contrasting stitching on the vamp serve any purpose other than to improve the aesthetic of the boot?
Nope

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>>18653790
Contrasting colors is plebbit tier to look quirky.

>>18648306
>hard R

>>18653506
Is beckett simonon decent? I hear they have sales pretty often

i'm at the point in my life where i am seriously considering moving to spokane and working at whites or nicks, or moving to new england and working at alden or rancourt or something
i deeply regret not becoming a shoemaker when i was young. i was so pressured into going to college and getting the "real" job that now i have one of those soul sucking email and excel cubicle jobs and i hate it

>>18653790
it's purely an aesthetic touch and it really elevates the boot's look. it serves no purpose but to look cool

>>18653465
the niagara boots are so close to being the perfect indy clone but they just miss the mark, just barely. there's something off about them, something overbuilt.
the fudging on the welt looks out of place and the SPI is too high giving it a dressy look when it clearly wants to be a "work" boot. so many of these new boot brands make this mistake: trying to be too many things at once
and that big wacky 360 degree split/storm welt just doesn't look right. it's too much welt. and the faux moc stitching on the niagara being more rounded just gives the boot too much of a soft look
ultimately the niagara boot tries to be both an indy style work boot AND a dressy style boot but as a result it fails to properly be either
though i do acknowledge that it's the best indy alternative, if parkhurst even still makes it

i just bought a boot pattern off etsy, now I need a last.
i'm going to make my own boots in 2026. that's my plan

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>>18653943
>i'm going to make my own boots in 2026. that's my plan

>>18653954
While I applaud the guy for the effort, it doesn't look like he put any effort at all into these

>>18653955
Making boots from scratch is really hard.

>>18653985
Those look like he used a butter knife and children's scissors to use the pieces out
I've seen people make homemade boots that looked way better than that
Again, not hating since he did make his own boots which is cool in itself

>>18653985
Doesn't look that hard

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s3hAzOeCJ1w&pp=0gcJCYcKAYcqIYzv

>>18654021
Damn I love Ken's videos. Been a follower of him for a long time.
I've watched so many shoemakers on youtube and I really think he's the best of all of them
My dream is to go to Japan and get a bespoke pair from him. His RTW shoes go for $2500, I can only imagine how much bespoke costs

>>18654028
Shoemaker TEI from Korea is probably the one other bespoke shoemaker I watch that blows my mind the same way. Check him out too