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>>18654429
What jacket is that?

>>18654436
https://divisionroadinc.com/products/taiga-takahashi-t-t-lot-306-cossack-jacket-serge-twill-wool-melange-charcoal

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>20+ pairs of grant stone
>barely broken in and all bought at the same time
what the fuck is wrong with people?

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>>18654480
Low Test

>>18654480
Really atrocious taste. This is what "boots as a fashion accessory" looks like when you're gay, have money and are extremely generic to a fault. The only interesting thing about this collection is the fact that there are 4 (four) pairs of ottowa boots and ZERO (Zed) cap toes.

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>>18654429
>red flag
>Non gusseted tongues

^THIS NIGGA HAS LEAKY TONGUES

>>18654429
>boot red flags
>cork
Huh? What's wrong with cork?

>>18654528
what's good with cork?

>>18654429
This whole aesthetic looks so dorky and stupid

>>18654537
You just insulted 90% of this board. Thats how they dress.

>>18654501
Maybe he really, really, really hates captoes?

>>18654537
post your fit

>>18654528
OP is a pnw shill. He hates qc and cork equally.

>>18654528
Years ago there was a several threads long discussion about the pros and cons of cork as filler.

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Just ordered pic related
>https://deeceestyle.ch/products/work-jacket
Only own a pair of black boots though. Is there some /fa/ rule against this and if so what will happen to me and what should I do to stop it?

thoughts on red wing pecos 1155? are they TTS? and where can i cop used ones in europe

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>>18654557
>have to wear black pants with black boots
>black pants with that jacket

>>18654613
>have to wear black pants with black boots
Damn and I don’t even have any black pants either!

>>18654613
>have to wear black pants with black boots
lol?

>>18654429
>flat soles
What’s the point? Why even bother? Boots with spikes/studs/ridges/traction are fucking useless. Enjoy slipping in the snow all day. I don’t understand leather soles.

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>>18654429
Concave heels like the logger heel are pure fucking sex. Why don't more boots have them instead of those flat fucking blocks?

>>18654480
I see no difference between this and the anons in this general who own 4 pairs of $1000 PNW boots and are looking to commission more. Boots are Funko Pops to these people.

>>18654583
>here can i cop used ones in europe
Vinted

>>18654816
"Less but better" is a hard lesson to learn and live by for anyone into clothes, shoes, watches... you name it. Myself included.

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>>18654429
>Read about the Austrian paratrooper boots, develop an interest in them for their cult-like following and meme status, see videos of people shelling out hundreds of dollars for new productions because the originals have dried up but demand is still that strong, talk to the founder of Fireforce ventures about them and his experience getting them in bulk.

>Find US speedlace boots on marketplace for 20$ settle for those.

>1 year later, find paramemes on marketplace for 10$, exactly my size.

>Find them to be high-quality but completely underwhelming.. welt and sole feel chunky, shaft never conforms as well as patterns with dedicated backstays, spoiled by the US boots' padded collar, hook style laces just way more of a hassle than speed laces.

>>18654816
Damn, 4 boots? That's a lot!

>>18654823
>find them underwhelming
That was my experience too. They have a very goodlooking shilouette but that's it. They're no better or worse than your average military leather boots.

>>18654823
paramemes were always just cheap

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>>18654429
Yeah, I'm a spic.

>zipper

>>18654480
Why do you care? You aren't jealous are you?
If it was up to me I'd have all my favorite shoes/boots in a different color for each day of the week

>>18654887
rookie mistake, buying the exact same article of clothing in a different color inevitably leads into a preference for one and the other becomes unused

>>18654889
I have two pairs of Whites MPs in different leathers and I basically only ever wear one of them
I'm probably gonna sell the other pair but they have manufacturer's defects which didn't bother me but will probably affect how much someone else would be willing to buy them for

>>18654823
It depends on which maker you get. Steinadler is shit, Steinkogler is noticeably better.
However, they suffer from two fatal flaws:
>the shaft is oversized for pants tucking so you'll never get a snug fit around your shins if you're wearing them civilian style or with blousers and/or you have skinny legs
>the heel counter is nonexistent, too straight/not shaped for gripping the heel, causes unnecessary risk of slippage
Everything else (including lack of padding or lining, chunky sole and welt etc.) is a positive imo.

>>18654889
that's simply not true because they're not the exact same
there's going to be variations in the sole and leather plus the different colors work for different outfits. he should have diversified a bit but ten grant stone pairs wouldn't be strange

>>18654775
its PNW thing

>>18654973
propose an outfit where you'd choose a honey glazed shell cordovan NST over a honey glazed shell cordovan plain toe or a natural minerva NST over a natural chromexcel NST and they wouldn't just be interchangable

>>18654816
Yeah I gotta trim my collection back. Im at about 20 boots, but more than a quarter are engineer boots and of those, 5 are black
>Black cxl horsehide Mr Lou
>Black cxl horsehide Boss Round Toe
>Attractions 269
>Black work leather Wesco Morrison
>Black cxl John lofgren Wabash boots

Of those only the Morrisons are struck through. The black Lous get the most wear. The Lofgrens were a steal so I kinda wanna keep them as beaters, and the Attractions are the most attractive last. So itll probably be the Boss boots I flip.

>>18655048
none of these words are in the Bible

yea im just gonna buy and wear thursday boots lol
im just gonna do it and be happy lol

>>18655059
Are you Almost Vintage Style?

Rancourt ranger mocs arrived today. I'll try them on when I'm home from work

>>18655048
you could fuck your wife's sister but its just not the same now is it?

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>>18655181
I like them a lot. They were a lot stiffer than I thought they'd be. I had some Sperrys that were extremely soft, I thought these would be similar but they're stiffer and more structured
Natty CXL by the way

>>18655220
it'll soften as you wear them, the CXL plug will be at least twice the thickness than what you're used to on sperry

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>Was thinking about getting a different pair
>Stumble upon this while looking at their other options
>Spend a few days trying to figure out which ones to get
>Finally settle on this one
>All sizes snatched up
I don't know what I expected. I blink during these sales and everything disappears.

what is the point of grenson? who is their target demographic.
they're made in india footwear being sold for made in uk prices. why would anyone buy grenson when there are uk made alternatives for the same price?

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Thoughts on Meermin? Specifically Chelsea. Looking to get my first pair of boots and they look like a good middle ground as far as price and quality

>>18655430
chinkslop

>>18655430
single seam is the only way

>>18655435
>whole cut and cheap
Yeah nah

>>18655437
waxed flesh is the least risky option if he's going cheap

>>18655430
I'm not really a fan of Chelsea boots, but their whole cut dress Chelsea's look really good.

>>18655435
>>18655437

I don't understand any of this jargon. Whole cut is bad? Or bad when it's cheap? How many seams do they have and what's an ideal number of seams?

>>18655168
What happened to that guy? He deleted all his stuff
Did the online bullying finally get to him?

>>18655445
wholecut means single seam means one continuous piece of leather which is very good
cheap usually means utilizing most of the hide
waxed flesh's blemishes do not appear as much as it would on a smooth leather
so if you're going cheap (meermin) best to go with waxed flesh because it less risk than a smooth leather

>>18655450
apparently he's a teacher

>>18655445
Whole cut is more expensive, so for the boot to be whole cut AND cheap tells me they've cut costs elsewhere a lot

>>18655452
>>18655457
Amazing responses thank you

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I like my Dr. Martens.

>>18655450
He's a teacher and his students found his account and he was concerned about privacy
The idea of that dude being a teacher is hilarious because he's one of the most condescending know it alls I've ever seen

>>18655580
How can he afford so much expensive shit on a teacher's salary?

>>18655597
Because when you're an "influencer" you either get given free shit to review that you then sell, or you're getting paid by the company for your reviews. Either he's getting free shit he's reselling or he's getting paid directly
And his wife works, she's also an "influencer" in the women's space of things. So I'm sure the extra cash is plenty to get new boots all the time

>>18655600
Yes, but before he got enough traction to get free shit, how did he? And if the money is that good, why kill the channel?

>>18655604
Two incomes is a pretty good gig. My wife also works and together we make plenty to have enough left over. I buy a new pair of footwear or clothing all the time. In the past couple months I've gotten 3 new pairs of shoes and a leather jacket

Anyway, apparently his students tried following him and adding him on socials which is a huge no-no for teachers. There's strict rules about how students and teachers are allowed to interact outside of work and having your students following all your accounts is not good. To be better safe than sorry he took everything down

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How is this guy getting away with this kind of scam?
>$2,600 boots
>full payment upon order
>4.5 year wait period

Even FlamePanda doesn't pull this type of shit

>>18655631
As long as there's retards to fall for something there will be scammers ready to steal their hard earned money

I don't really baby the upper leather on my roughout boots, but the welt is still naked leather. Does it make sense to quickly apply colorless polish every few days to the sides of the sole? When I come back from outside I get pure white salt residue inside and on the sides of the welt.

>>18655649
What the fuck is this reddit bugman shit? Just wear the damn things. If there's salt and dirt brush it off
Give me break.

>>18655649
Probably not a bad idea. But doubt you have to do it that often.
>>18655722
Performative masculinity is worst form of masculinity.

>>18655220
nice
when and with what are you going to wear them anon?

>>18655430
>meermin
>chelsea

only if you hate having working feet or if you'll barely walk in them

>>18655168
No, just an anon who likes boots too much. Im thinking Ill probably sell off the Boss round toes (I have enough black teacore and prefer the MP toe to the boss toe), my olive petrolio horsehide Mr Lous (not super keen on the green they patina into and concerned about rebuildability with a meme leather), and a pair of Nicks Roberts in brown cxl (not a fan of the classic heel stack).

Lately all Ive been wearing are my black CXL horsehide Lous and my black Whites Farmer/Ranchers, so I dont need any of the rest realistically, but I also know Ill get the urge to cop some of my collection back if I sell them off.

I own:
>Whites MP in black CLX
>Whites MP in brown oiled smooth
>Alden Indy 405
>Red Wing 875 Oro
>Red Wing Iron Ranger 8111
>Clarks Desert Boots in sand suede
>TLB Mallorca Artista NST derbies in pebbled calf
>Cheaney Hudson loafers in mocha calf
>Meermin loafers (I think the Ron last)
>Rancourt Ranger Mocs
>Carmina horsebit loafers (I never wear they're a half size too small)
>Allen Edmonds Fifth avenue (I got married in these)
>Allen Edmonds Strand in walnut

I have everything I need EXCEPT some black calf loafers, some suede derbies or loafers, and maybe some cowboy boots

I tell chatgpjeet my sizes in all the brands i wear and to recommend me a size for the thing I'm looking at

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>>18654429
Why does every single brand have to have its own arbitrary interpretation of whatever the local sizing system is? "Size charts" are completely meaningless and always do more harm than good without a column for real measured foot length.
>I'm a 9EE on the Goyson last
>Noooo this brand runs large you need a 7¾, it's the Shartman last!!
>I'm a 43 Italian but this brand runs small do I take an Alsatian 45 or a Portuguese 46?! Help!
You are all fucking deranged.
Kill all cobblers that don't give real size info.

>>18656235
the truth is nobody agrees on shoe sizing and everyone likes their shoes to fit diferent so you basically just go on vibes
wasn't a problem in the past because you bought shoes in person

so yes it is unhinged

>>18656235
You're a fucking retard aren't you?
There is no standard shoe size. Different countries do it their own way. But it's actually very standardized in that regard. You just need to know your size in US/UK/EU and JP and you pretty much know them all

>>18656235
because establishing one single standard across the various lasts will be a nightmare. how are you supposed to measure a viberg 2030 to a white's 4811

>>18656249
yep, the buying shoes online thing is a fairly recent phenomenon. before you just bought in person and tried them on first. size was irrelevant, you bought what fit

>>18656250
>You just need to know your size in US/UK/EU and JP and you pretty much know them all
Demonstrably false.
I'm a 44 in one model of Italian boots and a 45 in another model from the same brand, and a 43 in boots from the dudes directly next door that use the same workshop. These niggers can't even be consistent within their own lines. This would not be a problem if they just added a 'recommended foot length' column.
>>18656254
It has nothing to do with establishing a single standard across lasts. Just say what real foot length corresponds to what size in the given shoe (or omit the traditional sizing entirely and only work with Mondopoint on a per-shoe basis). It's that simple.

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these any good?

>>18656273
Who gives a shit? Shoe lasts are all different so sizing is different. It's impossible to standardize shoe sizing without every single thing being made on the same last

>>18656277
That's exactly what I'm saying you braindead faggot. Because sizing is different, brands NEED to provide the recommended foot length in their charts. "UK US EU" is completely useless if their 10 fits like an 11 and the one pair of EU45s you have fit like a 12. I'm not asking for a standardized sizing system, I'm asking for recommended foot lengths to be given on a per-brand, per-last or per-shoe basis, which is the opposite of standardization.

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Wasn't so hard, was it?

>>18656280
So you're mad that brands don't spoonfeed you?
If they say they're a 10UK then they're a 10UK
Look up for yourself what length that is

>>18656282
Apparently since you skipped several UK sizes which is what all shoes in EU are based on

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>>18656283
So which one is it? LMAO
>nooo things can't just be simple and logical you need to accept people making your life harder for no reason
Okay, faggot

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>this guy obsessing over a 2d measurement when shoes are 3d

>>18656286
not my problem
make your own shoes

>>18656287
All single-number shoe sizes are originate in some way from a 2D measurement (last length in foreskins divided by 3 or some other such nonsense).
>>18656288
Okay, so you concede. Thanks for playing.

>>18656289
And thank you for crying

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>just calculate your size bro, here's the formula
you can't make this shit up

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>>18654613
>have to wear black pants with black boots
wrong

>>18656296
I C K

>>18656125
what size is your brannock and what size did you get in your rancourt mocs?

I wear 11 in my long run shoes and ordered size 9.5 boots. Is this too low?

>>18656315
Are your feet really wide, because that can be alright. I have to wear size 11.5 or 12 in some sneakers but size 9 or 9.5 in boots with wider widths.

>>18656315
it depends but sneakers are very guilty of vanity sizing

>>18655168
How did I not know about this guy. Short, brown, wide, heritage wear, serious expressions like he's some model. He's hilarious

>>18656309
In between 8.5 and 9 baby feet. I got 8.5 in the Rancourts and they fit great. Didn't size down

>>18656324
His youtube channel was hilarious. It was basically him going on 45 minute long "UM ACKCHYUALLY" rants about irrelevant miniscule details of leather jackets and boots. No edits, no cuts, just him ranting to the camera

>>18656296
black in this scenario communicates I maybe only have this pair or weren't willing to consider my shoes today
its not offensive but its not good

>>18656296
Those boots are cool. Too bad they come pre-distressed from the factory

State of my collection. Put an emphasis on the boots with picrel. Been wearing shitters during the winter not in pic.

Daily the IR 3 out of 4 seasons. Bought the engineers about 2 months ago and looking forward to taking them out.

>>18656355
Forgot pic

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>>18656276
>doesn't say which Italian leather tannery
>proprietary soles

It doesn't look too bad. I'm just not a fan of their proprietary lug soles.

There are other options, like Velasca. It's a better boot, although a bit dressier.
Grant stone also has two similar style boots. Ottawa (Norwegian split toe) and Brass boot.

>>18656459
those look nice but my ass would slip down the hill wearing them

There was a Japanese brand that had a boot for $700. Was about to cop a pair but lost the link. Ring a bell to anyone? Shit mane

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>>18656528
There's a lot of Japanese brands, blud

>>18655425
b-bump

>>18656459
>crappa
lel

>>18655425
Some of their boots are still made in England. The ones made in India are like 200 euro cheaper.

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post some black boots inspo

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>>18656957

>>18657040
boots with back

Can you recommend me some boots that would look good with a barn coat and jeans or khakis?
No bean boots or wellies but something you’d be willing get muddy please.

>>18657141
something in a waxed flesh, White's MP

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Just copped these Ariats for work. I've got several pairs of real traditionally-made Western boots but they're lethal on snow and ice, and I work with manual machine tools so anything with laces sucks since they'll get full of razor-sharp metal chips. These seemed like a decent compromise since they've got pretty aggressive tread.

>>18656296
looks good

>>18656296
boots id?

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ID?

>>18656957
ID on these?

>>18657730
rw beckman

Going to buy knock-off Clinch hi-liners if this chink company can modify their last for an EE width. Will let you guys how they turn out in a couple months.

Be honest. How many of you still wear skinny jeans just to cuff them and show your mature and classy boots?

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>>18657803
pic rel is the only correct way to wear boots

This video covers EVERYTHING you need to know about boots!!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MVug2FaLvM

>>18657828
>wearing a mask in 2026

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>>18657828
>buying boots at the fucking mall

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>>18657803
I wear cowboy cuts and get them on the long side so they stack and only show the toe and heel of my boots. Hated both skinny jeans and cuffing since they first came into style.

>>18658155
hey pardtner its tahhm for a round of saphir

>>18658155
What’s your MOS, faggot?

i started getting into leather working recently and i am really comfortable saddle stitching which is what welts and (handsewn) outsoles are stitched with. i am thinking i'm ready to make my own pair of derbies or something
i need to source a last but otherwise, i am gonna make my own shoes soon

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who the FUCK would ever want a pair of these hideous abomination?

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anyone recognize these loafers? i kinda dig em

>>18658242
>faux beefrolls
ngmi

>>18658275
and faux moc stitching on indys is fine?

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Was watching Bullettrain and liked these boots, but no idea of an ID. Anyone got a starting point or something similar. Not sure if they were suede or leather lace up boots.

>>18658276
>indys out of nowhere rent free in your head
ngmi either

>>18658283
okay retard

>>18658281
>here's a shitty blurry pic you can't seen anything in of some generic boots can anyone ID?
shut the fuck up, goddamn

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>>18654429
I'm a noob. What's wrong with Solovairs? What should I get instead?

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>>18658288
>What's wrong with Solovairs?
Basically, they use either cheap leathers or pleathers (plastics).
Creases are normal for most leathers (horse butt has "bubbling"), but cracking isn't, unless the leather is completely dried up.

In picrel, the leather is cracking despite having a glossy/oily look.

The soles have durability issues, but that is to be expected because it's designed to be soft and light. They also can't be re-soled.

>buy instead
Since there are only two boot makers that make this style, Solovairs are generally considered the better option to doc martens.
So yeah, maybe try a different style?

>>18658307
Damn that sucks, I really like the way this style of boot looks. Thanks for the info.

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>>18658281
I don't know, anon. They look very generic. You probably can get those from Thursdays.

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Dad just got me this pair of boots but they’re one size bigger than my normal shoes.

Do I just wear thicker socks? Or is it doomed and my feet are forever blistered in these.

just got my guidi 788z replicas in for $150 and they are perfect. people who spend money on clothes are retards.

>>18658357
congrats poorfag

>>18658332
Is returning not an option? A full size over is a huge difference.

>>18658373
I’m not sure if he’s got the receipt but if it makes that much of a difference I’ll go double check.

>>18657786
This that XBXS company?

>>18658403
Yeah. I'd get the original but I can't fit them. If they can't modify a last for me I'll just pass on them, but since they finally have some options that aren't TPR finished leather I want to reach out see if they can do it.

>>18658308
Improve your taste then. The Solomarten look is extremely facile

>>18658332
>they’re one size bigger than my normal shoes.
What do you mean by that?
Boots and shoes typically run a size larger than sneakers in the same size. Say you have size 10 sneakers, a boot in 10 will usually be too big and a 9 would fit better.

>>18658185
Cool, can I see some of your work? I do leathercraft too, but mostly just holsters and gun stuff. I would have no idea where to even start with making boots.

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>>18656459
>440$
What? They cost 288€ here

I can't tell you where the leather comes from, but, if it matter, the boots I received from them were well made, I have the Lustrafer.
I went to the shop in person to get the measure right and they size a bit larger than what's usual. Might be different from the US, but they have a policy of return, so you could send them back if they turn out too large.

>>18656592
>>crappa
All of Velasca's product are named with a Milanese (the romance language of Milan) word, usually trades or tools. «Crappa», lol, it's the skull.

>>18658155
ID on second shelf, second from left?

Which is the best cobbler YouTube channel and why is it ”Shoe Healer”?

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>>18658518
>Crappa
pic related

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>>18658521
Justin Big Bucks. Great boots but don't let the Vibram soles fool you, they're fucking lethal when it's slippery out.

>>18658541
Cool, thanks. I live in a desert, so it's rarely slippery out here.

>>18658541
Those look nice, how do they fit compared to Ariat?

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I'm uncmaxxing and going to get into heritage boots
What boots would be the best to round out my lineup?
>Bean boots for rain/slush
>Sorels for heavy snow
Thinking about going with basic Red Wing Moc Toes in Oro, then maybe Alden Indies in a year or two

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A week from now I will order a pair.

>>18658585
I actually do too, but it's the high desert so ice and occasional snow are issues.

>>18658588
I wear the same size in both brands. The Justins feel a little weird when brand new, I was afraid I'd fucked up for a few weeks when I got mine, but once broken in they're insanely comfortable. I'm actually in trouble with mine because I wear them so much that I've worn through the rubber on the heel and I can't find anybody to put new heel caps on.

>>18654429
>boot red flag
>zippers
zipper hate is forced by sausage-legged deep vein thrombosis victims that blew out the zipper on a pair of hundred dollar chinesium boots

>>18658653
t. a fat who wants zippers

>>18658653
Just think about it logically for a second why a zipper is a dumb idea on a boot

>>18658660
buy boots that fit properly instead of having to lash your boots to your feet every time you want to wear them?
>inb4 your feet change size over the day cope
that's just poor circulation

>>18658663
So unless the boots are made specifically to your measurements the zipper is detrimental so why the fuck would you ever include one?

>>18658665
>doesn't know leather molds to your foot
let me guess you buy boots on sale that are two sizes too big and you end up double socking/putting insoles in them in order to be able to wear them

>>18658668
You got memed and probably don't own a single pair of well fitting shoes. If you need to "break them in" and literally stretch the leather then you sized wrong.

>>18658669
all quality boots have to be broken in you rubber sole wearing retard

>>18658675
>you rubber sole wearing retard
Huh?

>>18658675
In order to fit your feet? No you dumbass.

>>18658518
he actually has a discount, from what I can tell it's 440 cad which is 272 eur

>>18658688
>this retard thinks im telling people to buy shoes three sizes down and chinese foot bind yourself so they fit
life must be really simple for you and the dr. scholls insoles that are "custom fit" just for you that fit your booties perfectly

>>18655631
>eyelets literally on top of each other
how are you supposed to have any movement without them touching and locking your ankles?
>MTM boot that you can't customize

everything about the brand screams phony and pretentious
>i KraFt KustoM american gothic inspired boots with my own shanks from train track nails and dye the edges with a whisky barrel fisnish
why wouldn't you just get unsung or role club? both cheaper and faster lead times

>>18655649
personally i used tokonole for the edges and burnished it, very easy to apply and the results are good
you can also use regular beeswax and more elbow grease
it doesn't need reapplying every few days, maybe once every year tops

the problem with wax polish is that you're not depositing it very deep into the leather since it's designed to build a layer on top, also it contains a lot of solvents, so overapplying will just lead to delamination with time

>>18658653
zippers are ugly and cheap

>>18658653
Name 3 boots with zippers that aren't cheap chink garbage or overpriced fashion slop you retarded dyke.

>>18658690
>it's 440 cad which is 272 eur
The Value of Euro is surging lately, I'll plan a trip to USA asap..

>>18658756
what's overpriced for you poorfag

>>18658653
Zippers are just a glaring weak point on any boot. That's why zippers are always relegated to fashion-only boots that will never see more than a leisurely walk between the cafe and the Rick store.

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Rate my first attempt at zero drop wide toe moccasins style boots. All recycled from medical exam tables and tires

>>18658815
A bit of dubbin and it’s ready for adverse weather

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>>18658815
what a fucking mad lad

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>>18658816
I’m making a second pair to perfect the pattern and I’m gonna wax those ones. Held up pretty good after two months of wear in wet conditions

>>18658821
What is that panel work are you cutting parts of your sofa? Did you build it from the sole up?

>>18658815
wtf?

>>18658760
>$0.00 if it's got glued on soles and gay little zippers. Now show us your non-shit zipper boots you fat queer.

>>18658815
>>18658821
is this all handsewn?

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>>18658823
>>18658828
Yep all furniture pleather I wash and hand stitch. Got these off of hospital exam beds. My current method is to stitch the upper panels to a Rubbermaid tub lid and then nail the seam to a tire. The next pair:

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>>18658827
going on 8 years now

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>>18658827
>inb4 fashion boot

>>18658832
>>18658835
Do we have the technology to make zippers waterproof now or are those boots as water resistant as sandals?

>>18658838
>what is a zipper guard

>>18658839
Dunno

>>18658815
Are you using shearing for the tongue?

>>18658856
Just some felt liner I had laying around. These really are scraps thrown together, mainly focusing on fit and construction

>>18658830
please go shadow a bootmaker/cobbler. i want to see what you can make with tools/resources

>>18658881
Would love to but I lack both tools, resources or a local bootmaker. Hence the caveman tier moccasins. Just wait till the second pair is finished, should have a much better shape with thicker sole rubber

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>>18658881
Only tools I got and all other resources besides thread and needles I dumpster dive for

>>18658815
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What's up with Berwick? 200 bucks for Goodyear welted made in Spain?
I assume where they're skimping is the quality of leather because construction-wise they're good
Hell, at that price l don't even care

>>18658940
Yeah definitely one of the better deals out there. Rarely do you see a leather insole/lasting board at that price.

Need work boots. Wear prescription orthotics due to extremely flat feet. Suggestions?

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>>18658968
>Need work boots
>flat feet

Wedge soles boots.
Thorogood is one of the best and has a good selection of wedge soles work boots. Danner is OK too, a little more expensive than Thorogood.
But if you want something cheaper, try Wolverine.

>>18658984
Appreciate it.

>>18656292
what the actual fuck

>>18658815
link to website/where to buy?

>>18658815
This is like if you asked a five year old to draw a boot from memory.

>>18659006
None for sale yet, here’s my insta I need more followers that aren’t Indian

https://www.instagram.com/jackvonkolnitz?igsh=MXVlbWtvdGhyM3Fzcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

>>18659117
Post them on your feet, pussy

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>>18659120
Now let’s see Paul Allen’s pair

>>18659121
varg is that you?

>>18659126
No it is I hobo anon

>>18659120
Post boots

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I need some packers from whites to complete the tranny heel set

>>18659336
keep forcing it bro maybe in 5 years it will stick

>>18659336
Don’t get the tranny heel appeal. And I definitely don’t understand why so many tranny heels have so many layers of leather but then they put on the thinnest rubber possible like on the left boot. Why not just remove one fucking layer of leather and then get twice the thickness rubber heel?
>inb4 it would ruin the aesthetic of the heel
Doubt it. Seems like a cobbler conspiracy to me.

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>>18656292
actually UK shoe sizes are measured in barley corns its a very simple system

>>18658832
You clearly only wear those while sucking dicks in your bedroom.

>>18658835
>zippers AND hooks
What kind of retardation is this? Also lol at the cum stains.

>>18659627
>work boots used for work
You got a lot of cum and dick on the mind. Post boots

Fuck me, there's mold in one of my pairs. Is there a way to salvage them? I double-checked all my other boots and none look nor smell like they got mold. There's no visible mold either where I store my boots. How did this happen?

>>18659698
is it mold or sock lint

>>18659700
Can't post pictures right now. It's moldy spots on the outside of the boot. They smell strongly of humidity too.

>>18659698
Isolate the boots and wipe down completely with half water half vinegar with a potential saddle soap wash if the mold is severe. Air dry in the sun and recondition

>>18659703
1:99 bleach water combo in a spritzer
spray
wipe down
get some sun on it

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Any good boots that look similar to these?

>>18659721
S O L E

>>18659698
humidity
wipe with white vinegar

do you prefer leather or cotton laces?

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>>18659721
Close enough, right?

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Bought these Trickers stow boots for £275. They're tight on the right foot at the instep. I'm usually an H/EEE fit.
Anons, convince me to return these. I don't want to make a retarded cattle decision and keep something that won't ever "break in" and be comfortable.

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>>18659842
wtf is this shit take them back

skolyx hiked prices like 15% since black friday, fucking niggers

>>18659903
Why would Trump do that???
Why would he make this Swedish company that makes shoes in Spain and sells mostly in the EU do that??
Doesn't he know these tarrifs are hurting these poor Swedish companies?

>>18659842
Return them. I've wasted too much money on that mistake and I needed to learn from the first time.

>>18659842
Depends on how tight. If they’re fine on one foot but tight on the other then they’ll probably break in? Unless one of your feet is an abomination compared to the other.
>>18659861
They’re pull loops. You wouldn’t get it

>>18659842
If it needs to be "broken in" before being wearable, it's unwearable.

>>18660077
I will never understand the appeal of engineer boots.

For one, they look like the rain boots my mother bought when I was a child.
Two, these soak up so much sweat, then becomes full of bacteria.
Three, stylistically, there's no versatility. They're only work appropriate if you have a blue collar job, wearing them casually makes you look like a pretentious douche. Like those hipsters who cosplay as a lumberjack

>>18656336
Ferocious case of autism you have

>>18660190
People "into" fashion are extremely autistic and think that every detail of one's outfit was a conscious choice.

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Molfy boots anon here. The damage. I wear these boots very sparingly, can't really remmember the last time I put them on. Clean with saddle soap first and then vinegar and water mixture or the other way around?

>>18660237
Looks like salt stains. Try the vinegar first.

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>>18660239
Done. Stains disappeared, it seems. Will let them airdry for 24h in a ventilated place and see how it goes.

>>18660237
i don't think that's mold

>>18660184
Boots are larp for 95% of boot wearers

>>18660184
>For one, they look like the rain boots my mother bought when I was a child.
they make leather engineers for kids? no i don't think so
>Two, these soak up so much sweat, then becomes full of bacteria.
wash your feet you brownoid
>Three, stylistically, there's no versatility.
??????

>>18660184
What the fuck are you even talking about?

>>18660445
The placement of the stains it's a bit weird regarding how they've been stored. But on the other hand tgey kinda smell like mold or humidity. Weird that it doesn't happen in my other boots.
So yeah, perhaps it's not mold but I'm still not 100% sure.

Want to get outdoors more this year once we stop getting fucking snowed on. Any recs for hiking boots? Danners? Jim Greens? Something else? Not a pro hiker by any means so I don't need some super boot for climbing Everest, just something well made with good traction in wet, dry, sandy, muddy environments.
US, less than 400 dollars but can stretch it if I think it's worth.

>>18660668
Honestly I just wear Merrells. I've had a pair of Moab 3s for years

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>>18660672
I'm gonna be honest anon the reason I don't already have a pair of hiking boots is I find them hideous. I refuse to wear shoes/boots I don't like the look of.

>>18660525
its dried ammonia from piss you've been pissing drunk

>>18660675
which is weird because hiking boots are supposed to be function over form
if you just want good looking hiking boots for the looks and aesthetic just get danners and call it a day

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>>18660678
I know, I'm really picky about footwear. I personally think boots can be functional while still being fashionable.

>>18660668
You have to just go try stuff on, fit is critical for hiking and what works great for me might give you blisters.

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Any chance anyone knows what boot this is? Been searching for ages

>>18655220
TTS or 1/2 down? I went 1/2 down and my toes hit the front.

>spends $480 on a brand new boot
>have the soles and welt replaced for aesthetics
>pay $600

Why are people this stupid?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2LTWWwpzWRU

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>>18660668
Scarpa Sl Actives

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH5TYubauts

Current model is nicer than the ones he has

>>18660851
you wouldn't get it

>>18660851
If I had enough money I'd have everything custom made down to the tiniest autistic detail. But alas, I have to settle for what I can afford more often than not.

>>18660668
dundas lille bjørn

>>18660851
it's a youtube video nigga
it gets eyes and ad revenue

>>18660668
Limmer

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Where should I look online for a decent pair of French Ranger Boots for everyday street wear ?

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>>18660677
Can't remmember, but there's a chance that happened.

Anyway, mixed water with white vinegar 50/50, and applied it to the boots, inside and outside with a damp rag. Here's how they look after 24h of air drying. Shall I clean them further with saddle soap or just give them a light conditioning?

>>18661117
I think paraboot might have them?
and the american jim green website was running a preorder like a month or two ago
kommandostore has their waxi boot but I don't think the quality is good

Alden getting roasted alive in the penny loafer thread

>>18658815
They have seen more love than market brand shoes.

And no zippers, perfect /btg/ boot

>>18661193
No zippers, no cork, no dainite, no celastic, not solovair or thursday
they're literally the /btg/'s dream boot

>>18661143
looks ready to be conditioned

>>18654823
The old surplus parameme stocks were best. I have a pair of the new production ones KS did and they fit like shit compared to my surplus pair (which needed lots of conditioning, and a new sole to be really wearable.) My US combat boots, jungle boots or otherwise all fit better, the paramemes toebox feels way more narrow even in a larger size and normal width.

>>18654480
What are those mottled looking multicolor ones at the front called?

>>18661172
does leatherboard even burn?

>>18661193
>>18661200
stitchdown and unnecessary panels

>>18661262
>>18661200
>>18661193
No Vibram soles, they give the impression of being taken from used car tires

>>18661270
shut up.

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Here they are after conditioning, letting them sit overnight and vigorous brushing this morning. They still smell a bit of humidity on the inside, shoukd I be worried? Anything I can do about it?

>>18661117
https://www.fireforceventures.com/rhodesian-army-heavyweight-double-buckle-boots.html

>>18661117
Vinted or ebay

Anyone has a C&J chelsea (5 preferably)? I would like to know how sleek/chunky they are. Looking to buy the black rough-out to as a complement to my mostly brown collection

>>18660821
Oakley Vertex

>>18661258
penny loafers

>>18654480
is this that aerosurferlv dale guy?

>>18661258
marbled black shell cordovan
grant stone has an upcoming batch of marbled color 8 coming up that's a bit more subtle

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>>18661680
no, just some random mexican

>>18661699
What's with middleaged dudes and slim pants?
I want a leather jacket in that color, btw.

>>18661699
Those pants look terrible

>>18661699
>matching jacket with coat
cool or cringe?

>>18661721
Fine I guess but that color is so bold and light it just looks kinda tacky to me
And those slim pants are a cringe against humanity

>>18661721
Shouldn't you match your leathers? Exceptions can be made for bold colors, I guess.

>>18661705
>What's with middleaged dudes and slim pants?
It was the fashion when they were young so they just keep doing it.

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>>18661699

Replaying Red Dead Redemption 2 after 6 years and now i really want some cowboy boots
I live in Texas so it's fine