i wish they made nice looking zero drop boots :(

>>18361002
>nice looking zero drop
those two concepts are diametrically opposed

>>18361005
i know..

>the general that literally only exists so a white's employee can shill his brand
Noticing things.

anyone here have rm williams gardeners resoled with a different sole?
wanna see it with a wedge or lug sole

Reasking question for boots,
>bought pair of buffalo boot co boots,
>they came with these spikes on the bottom of them for logging
>fear im to clumsy for using spikes as ive already cut the boots and had to repair them
>the screw in and out
>is there a hobnail or flat stud alternative

>how do i care for leather sole boots and stop the leather from seperating and drying out

>how do i polish them to a very polished finish

and has anyone ever gotten a pair of boots stretched in width to better fit them where would you get this done with no local cobblers

appreciate any advice,

>dude used Obenauf's and is surprised how much it darkened the leather
many such cases

I want to know for what reason one would buy suede boots over full grain leather. Like I get it looks nice but isn't it too much maintenance and won't they last shorter?

>>18361098
>is there a hobnail or flat stud alternative
what do you mean by that? you want to convert them into normal unstudded boots?
>>how do i care for leather sole boots and stop the leather from seperating and drying out
wear them normally? let them dry on their sides if you get them saturated wet, while you can wear them when its wet outside the wear is increased a lot if you do
>>how do i polish them to a very polished finish
depending on the leather, greasy leather will not accept wax. but you essentially build a new surface with wax and you polish that

>>18361160
(split)suede is inferior yes, roughout is just as strong if not stronger than regular leather

Should I choose the Grant Stone Chelsea or the R.M. Williams Comfort Craftsman? I don’t go out frequently, and the boots will primarily be used for social occasions. I’m open to other suggestions, but I truly love the design of the R.M. Williams pair. However, I’m hesitant because I’m aware that the quality has declined over the years.

>>18361168
>However, I’m hesitant because I’m aware that the quality has declined over the years.
only in the comfort line, their gardeners and craftsmen haven't changed

>>18361160
comfy

>>18361163
>what do you mean by that? you want to convert them into normal unstudded boots?

i was wondering if there is a nonspike type of stud i could screw in kinda like a traditional hobnail,

>wear them normally? let them dry on their sides if you get them saturated wet, while you can wear them when its wet outside the wear is increased a lot if you do

i just wanted to make sure they wouldnt dry out and the leather sole wouldnt seperate and gap apart like i had a previous boot do. was wondering if there was some type of wax or oil that needed to be put on the soles.

Appreciate your response.

>>18361098
nice collage bro
what is the point of these fake posts again?

>>18361146
i honestly was uneducated when buying them and didnt know. but thought they were more hobnail smooth type instead of spikes

>>18361207
i simply included all pictures of the boots i had and spots on the specific boots i was talking about.
just trying to figure out how to care for the boots i got set with

>>18361211
obviously you didn't really buy these

>>18361206
>i was wondering if there is a nonspike type of stud i could screw in kinda like a traditional hobnail
best if you contact the manufacturer for something like that

>i just wanted to make sure they wouldnt dry out and the leather sole wouldnt seperate and gap apart
well you would start by buying something with the outsole sewn through and from your pics it doesn't look like it is so you're screwed

honestly it seems like you're better off cutting your losses and actually buying actual boots and not caulk boots

>>18361212
my carpets right there lmfao

>>18361215
post a pic of these "leather soles"

>>18361217
pretty much just wondering if you should wax right here or use linseed oil or something as they shouldn't be getting this dry I thought

>>18361224
>oopsie, i don't know what a leather sole is, i meant something else
changing the story everytime

post a pic with timestamp instead

>>18361238
no way your this retarded read the image name

>>18361241
you're concession accepted, ropertard
genuinely, what is the point of this?

>>18361260
Autism overload

>>18361005
i dont think they're diametrically opposed, i just think the type of person who cares enough to buy zero drop anything is not the type of person to have any sort of fashion sense since they so highly prioritize function over form

>>18361149
Darkened boot looks nicer anyway.

>>18361260
its the picture the ebay link had when i bought em lol

>>18361260
Wait, is that ropetard? HAHAHAHAHA!!

>>18361271
He is saying that zero drop boots can't look good.

>>18361413
>What if the way a child would draw a shoe is the best shoe?
It's so stupid.

the should add toe spring to zero drop shoes

going to london next month and planning to order some thorpe boots, if my feet aren't too wide for their lasts. what other stores should i check out?

>>18361415
youre just coping with the grim reality that the best kind of shoe looks like complete shit

anyone have alden shells?

>>18361822
yes

>>18361822
Not yet, but thinking about it. Worried they are not constructed that well, though. Then I was thinking about Whites, but they are too chunky for sleek cordovan imo, so I finally decided on waiting for a Grant Stone drop.

>>18361832
GS is literally constructed the exact same way. Except Alden has better lasts, patterns and the most experience with shell.

>>18361822
how does the sizing on these compare to rm williams gardeners?

lol

What is the point of having multiple pairs of buy-it-for-life boots? I can understand two so you can rotate between wears, but 5+? 10?

>>18361879
This is totally fine and acceptable, chud. One pair of boots was selected from a batch of 100 and that boot had no defects so this is within spec
Do NOT post about it on reddit complaining, do NOT bring it up on social media, just accept that it's within spec and move on

:3

>>18361902
looks a little long in the toe

>>18361879
Disgusting. What brand are those so that I make sue to never buy from them?

>>18361893
If they're less then $100 then maybe.

>>18361906
You know what that means...

>>18361938
turdsday of course

>>18361833
They use leatherboard for the heelstack, and likely the heelstay. GS uses leather. Also Alden coats their shell

>>18361960
>Also Alden coats their shell
just with extra dye that gives their shell a distinct look

>>18361889
If you have more than 5 pairs you need to stop or sell some. It really is the type of interest where your wants will always vastly outweigh what you could possibly wear. Like watches.

>>18361963
I'm sure either way you are getting a great boot, I just think If GS is cheaper or even same price I prefer them.

parkhurst is selling a limited run of stichdown tempesti indymocs

>>18361822
Yes

GIVE ME OPTIONS FOR WESTERN STYLE ZIP BOOTS.

I'M NOT RICH BUT I COULD SPEND A FEW HUNDREDS FOR THE PERFECT BOOT

>>18362340
id spend a few hundred to make you stop yelling

>>18361964
>7 pairs and looking for the 8th
Uh-oh.

>>18361964
>If you have more than 5 pairs you need to stop or sell some
id say have your five mains and then buy weird edge case stuff like blue boots

>>18362340
https://pochly.com/products/jim-morrison-western-boot

>that thin of an insole
lol

>>18362470
>glued shit
fuck outta here

>>18362340
https://standardandstrange.com/products/casper-side-zip-boot-black-oil-1#

>>18362338
>>18362347
Why do the moctoe stitching look so different on their cordovan boots? It's completely flat on the regular indy boots.

>>18362512
the shell models have a hand sewn moc stitch. Similar to the hand stitched LHS model, it's a lot more desirable imo

>>18362512
those are handstitched, regular indy is machine stitched

>>18362512
There are non-cordovan that are hand stitched. Usually Alden’s NST models but there are a few Indy’s.

>>18362520
>>18362523
>>18362555
Hand stitching what is still a fake moctoe seems kinda silly to me lel

>>18362586
Guess it's to avoid scratching and marking the cordovan.

>>18362340
rolling dub trio or clinch

>>18362347
islay in waxed roughout?

>>18361090
>rm william gardeners
mine are turnouts in a custom leather, but the main difference between gardeners and turnouts is the sole afaik.
resole using vibram 100 soles and heels

>>18362679
got any fit pics
looks clompy

>>18362679
>custom leather
details on the leather?

Looking for a nice pair of black suede chelseas. Are rm williams any good?

now why would the counter cover be creasing?

Bump damn

>>18362493
>>18362494
oof
what brand?

>>18362586
It’s for the aesthetic and no different than having layers with holes punched in them sewn on imo.

>>18362644
Yes

>>18362960
Ugly boots, iTard.

>>18362947
these ones>>18362470

>>18362984
AHAHAHAHAU HAHAHAHAH HAHAHAHAH

>>18362927
you know the answer

>>18362960
Feelin' a bit green are we?

>>18362927
this is the guy who tore the pull loops on the first day isn't it

>>18363069
yep

>>18362586
It's not a moc toe. It's an apron. Know the difference.

>>18363107
No one cares, nerd.

>>18363195
If you're in the boot general and don't understand basic terminology, you need to stop posting.

>>18363235
What part of no one cares didn't you understand, you pedantic little bitch?

Just wondering. If I'm not in the US and resoling is like 100 to 150 € is it even worth it to get something in the 300€ range? Would make more sense to get something cheap or really really nice.

>>18362751
yeah, they're pretty chonky. heel is 1 7/8". i don't think they are noticeably huge when worn though.
>>18362830
"distressed black". full grain with the surface lightly sanded .. so nubuck basically.

>>18363252
sole and heel thickness is similar to these Nicks.
ie. 3-layer block heel stack with vibram 100.

>>18360995
Uhm.., they aren't going to make shoes like these anymore?

>>18363329
<- these

One year in with my whites 350 and semi dress boots. I can say it was money well spent and the two boots are not redundant. Old image.

>>18363245
The part where even you don't understand why you're in this thread, you retarded faggot.

>>18363408
I'm in this thread to call you a pedantic bitch, nerd. Your boyfriend fuck you dry or something?

>>18363248
>is it even worth it to get something in the 300€ range?
That depends on how much you appreciate the aging of the uppers. With new boots you're basically starting over again including the break-in process.

>>18363412
There's plenty of other threads for that, retard. Doing it here because you don't understand fundamental terms just confirms that everybody you ever met were right about you.

>>18363422
Not understanding and not caring are seperate concepts, homo. Know the difference. :^)

>>18363425
Willful ignorance is still a form of ignorance, retard. It's worse because you're actively choosing to be stupid. This is why you'll always remain a burden and source of stress to the people around you. :^)

>>18363435
I'm sure everyone around you loves the fact you're a pedant, lisp. Meanwhile, I can just be ignorant to the fact that I'm a burden. :0)

>>18363334
Nobody is going to ask to see my boots?

>>18363248
Get a boot with an outsole that lasts for ages like Iron Rangers or something. And after a few years when you've finally worn it out then just accept it and be glad it's time to try out a different model/brand.

Or go full chud and resole them yourself. Seen a few videos on YouTube where people do it. Looks pretty fun. And you'd be less sad if you end up ruining ~300 eur boots anyway.

>>18363248
just get a topy layer glued onto the soles and replace it before it gets worn through so you never need to do a full resole.

The side of my pinky toe touches the side of the boot when sprawled. No pressure on it. Is this a problem?

>>18363334
>>18363455
its the weekend, other than that one angery troll most of us are out

>>18363515
you'll feel the pressure at end of the of day

>>18363515
I thought my pinky was touching the side of the boot in one of my pairs but then I felt with my hand on the outside and realized it technically wasn't touching the actual side. It was sort of touching the top as the boots had low volume toebox. Glad I didn't return them. Went away after some wear and now the boots fit perfectly.

If it's the same for you you'll probably be okay.

my jim greens came today they were pretty comfy, not totally clownish because my feet arent huge but i can see how people could say that about em

>White’s
>Red Wing
>Viberg
>Nicks

>White’s
>Red Wing
>Viberg
>Nicks

You guys know anything else beyond these?

>>18363455
There's only a handful of regulars here and we've all seen your boots several times. That been said, feel free to post pics, it'd be better than the troll's shitposts and the two retards arguing.

>>18363677
Which brands would you like to discuss

>>18363721
Carmina, TLB Mallorca, Alden, Allen Edmonds, Meermin, C&G... oh and Jim Green. Just to name a few.

who makes nice black shell boots?

>>18363721
Astorflex, Easymoc, Paire & Fils, JM Weston, Velasca, Moma, Wesco's, Sandmann, Camarri

>>18363722
So, all the faggy ones. No thanks. Most of us are American, so we aren't into the feminine euro lasts.

>>18363774
>Most of us are American
False premise.

>>18363661
Which ones did you get?

does anyone know where california sources the firefighting boots for the inmates?
they look like proper pnw style boots

>>18363774
Just comedy work boots to match your pronoun badge for mincing around the office?

>>18363722
there are a few pairs of alden posted.

Does anyone know what type of boots these are?

Are chukka boots still /fa/, or do I need to try a different style?

>>18363677
White’s, Red Wing, Viberg, usually what I’m dressed in

>>18363988
no but have you considered the grant stone field boot?

>>18363722
>>18363745
go on. discuss them. you start

>>18364106
You'd get mad, so nah.

>reee why don't we discuss XYZ
>ok lets discuss it
>no >:(
ok

>>18364118
>>reee why don't we discuss XYZ
Never asked. Read again, chud.

How often do you clean/ maintain your boots?

>>18364325
maybe every 4 months/when i remember and thats just a light coat of beeswax conditioner
reno every year
brush before and sometimes after use
biweekly mold check

>>18363438
Cool story, fag. You're clearly enjoy having everybody know that you're stupid. :0)

>>18363677

Truman.
Bordon.
JK if you're into PNW.
Grant Stone if you don't care that they're chinkshit.

>>18364391
I just found out about Bordon. Are they worth the price? I’m considering the Chelsea's

>>18363544
I kept them. They barely touch

>>18363544
>>18364432
Guess what? It’s the fucking same in every shoe. Mind-blown?

>>18363859
the flat short ones.. i feel embarassed saying the same

>>18364437
What’s that even mean?

>>18364325
brush down without product once every couple of days
light conditioner once a year
coat of obernauf after first snow

>Good morning, sar! These are better than Onderhoud and as robust as PNW. They are my second pair, but I will buy much more! Wish I discovered BLKBRD sooner!
reddit mods finally realized BLKBRD has been astroturfing them with very obvious bot accounts and started locking down their threads
it only took several years

What are my options for Bluchers?

>>18364758
white's
alden
i think grant stone makes one too

>>18364759
Whites I don’t like. Grand stone seems decent but $379 for chink shoes?

>>18364767
>Whites I don’t like
why are you gay

>>18364767
>Grand stone seems decent but $379 for chink shoes?
retard

>>18364769
I have two pair of whites boots but the bluchers are too chunky for shoes. >>18364773
No u

>>18364742
Those look good, but the name BLKBRD is a red flag.

>>18364767
Actual retard lol

>>18364325
I used to do it way too much. Now I just brush them once in a while. After this snow I will clean and condition them and then wait for next year.

>>18364764
>thursday scholars in the comments saying this can be fixed with toe taps or regluing the piece
lmao

>>18364325
>>18364738
Do you guys do anything special to the midsole/heel stack or just put obernauf on them too? A lot of snow and salt here. Dunno how concerned I should be about the salt, especially on the midsole etc. Should I get one of those edge wax crayons? Maybe those don't actually do much and are just mostly for aesthetic finishing.

>>18361413
>>18361271
this discussion reminded me of Oliberte boots, like pic related.
I don't think they ever became hugely popular and there was some kind of restructuring or something a few years ago where they stopped making a lot of their better-looking models, like pic related. I believe it was called the Ntoto. anyways it's clearly not zero-drop but it looks very close to it, and has a thin flexible sole. I liked how they looked and wanted a pair but then they stopped selling them.

>Obligatory pic to trigger the faggot who whines about Whites.

Does anyone here have any experience with Moma boots? I know they're "fashion" boots, I'm not expecting anything to do real work in but I'd like to know if they're well made,durable and worth the price.
The models I've seen are all sleeker than the boots I have now and I think they'd work well in the spring and summer when my fits are less bulky, there's less layering, etc.

>>18364796
I leave a coat on the edges over night

>>18364818
get help

>>18364818
Gotta get me a jacket like that. But I've already bought three jackets this fall/winter.

>>18364325
Used to do it twice per year but thenbrealized I was doing it too much. I clean and condition about once per year now. Light brushing with a horsehair brush almost on every wear or when the boots look like they need a bit of buffing up.
But if you're asking to gauge how often should (You) do it, it depends on your particular circumstances like your local weather, how much rain, ice and snow your boots are exposed to, along with mud, dirt, etc. A city slicker like me needs to care for my boots way, way less than, say, a forester or something like that.

>>18364818
The drip is immaculate. Makes me want Whites. What model?

>>18364742
indians are all scammers, no wonder that was their tactic.

>>18364742
That picture advertises itself, they look so good. How are they bad? Spill the beans.

>>18364742
I'm gonna fucking buy this shit if you don't tell me why I shouldn't

>>18364759
>white's
lol
>alden
almost perfect
>i think grant stone makes one too
if poor.
>>18364758
Most companies make a PTB, what exactly are you looking for ?

>>18364742
lmao the biggest shill of them all was in that thread

>>18364954
For bluchers I would get Grant Stone or Alden. The Barrie last is so iconic for bluchers, I probably would just go with that. But if you want a suede or anything other than black or #8, go Grant Stone.

>>18364957
If you want suede, definitely go Alden. Janus Calf is really good.

>>18364780
I’ve never handled grant stones. China isn’t always known for quality but I know there are exceptions.

>>18365068
Grant Stone is best value for a boot, period. My two pairs don't have a single issue.

>>18361168
Okay, I’ve purchased the R.M. Williams Comfort Craftsman boots in black (only paid $400 USD). Could anyone recommend a pair of black denim jeans to pair with them? I’m considering the APC New Standard but am open to any and all suggestions.

Should I cop?
A local company in my country makes them they're handmade
About 80 USD
I've been wearing a pair of timbs I got in highschool for about 5 or so years now, looking to switch up

>>18365517
Also looking at this model

>>18365517
>>18365519
Go for it

>>18365517
>>18365519
looks like thursdays at home

>>18365519
These look terrible. Save your money and get something like Red Wings, at least.

Does anyone own the White’s Chore Boot? I need something that’s a bit more robust for moderate winter days, and they seem like they will fit the bill.

Or if I you have another recommendation for mild/moderate winter days max 400 USD, I’d appreciate that too.

>>18365517
lol

>>18365553
I like these and is get a pair but I have no place to wear them

>>18365711
What are you talking about? Just wear them. You can literally wear boots whenever and wherever you want

>>18365681
there was someone ITT who was extremely pleased with his pair, maybe he'll show up later

>>18364818
>calling anyone a faggot while wearing a turleneck
Zero self-awareness.

>>18365711
Bro, you can wear boots with wedge soles anywhere.

>>18365714
>>18365749
it can't go to work and it doesn't work with how I dress outside of work

whats a good horsehair brush to get anons? i dont wanna get somethin bad

>>18365817
You don't have jeans?

>>18365844
I don't think that looks right

>>18365553
Refuted by Rose Anvil when he showed that the "mudguard" at the front isn't actually an extra piece of leather. Everyone here would autistically ree at boots with fake toecaps. Dunno why no one bothers doing it with the moctoe equivalent of a fake captoe.

Undue nefarious chink influence over /btg/?

>>18365863
link to vid?

I STEPPED IN SHIT

>>18365866
Did you put on a pair of White's?

>>18365863
>Everyone here would autistically ree at boots with fake toecaps
most brands have a ake toecap. nobody care unless youre buying pnw shit. fake looks leaner

>>18365870
fake is AWESOMESAUCE!

>>18365871
son we dont do the back and forth here we just call you a retarded fraggot and move on
do you like sports? they love to argue in sports threads

Looking for some snuff suede chukkas in the $300 range. Anyone have any recs?

>>18365889
astorflex

best black monk strap boots?

>>18365870
The absolute state

>>18365997
i accept i was a bad post

>>18366002
*IT
fuck

>>18365261
Thanks. I’ll consider them. Do they run sales ever?

The Thursday Captains are THE best boots for $200

>>18366080
stridewise please go

What are some good black roughouts for sale right now?

>>18364764
>>18364788
>a 5 year old boot needing a resole proves that a company I don't like because the internet told me so is shit
>this also proves that a $900 boot is better than a $200 boot
I swear /fa/ is worse than reddit

>>18366161
you can tell by the sole they are essentially unused

>>18366096
Crockett and Jones.

>>18364818
I'm Italian and I've had the chance to check Moma shoes in real stores more than once. I'll start by saying only the best retailers will have them. You can usually find them in places that sell high-quality americana stuff and expensive Italian knitwear or elegant clothing. Never found them in shoe stores, which is a good sign because shoe stores can be very generic and often keep a lot of junk. The build quality is impressive, even on moc-toe Tyrolean shoes the leather upper was thick and stiff, the whole shoe had a considerable weight and solidity despite being essentially mid-season footwear. Allow me to doubt that the pictures you've seen on a screen are anything "revelatory" of the ruggedness of the leather they use. I know, it often looks pliable and almost drapey, especially on the quarters, but it's a misleading impression given by the pictures: the leather is not soft, but it rather acquires the bendable look from the distressing process that the shoes go through before being placed on the market. And here comes the part that tends to raise controversy and conflicting opinions. The guys at Moma literally put their boots under torture in order to reinforce and harden their structure. They even invented special machines to achieve this. Sort of gigantic washing machines that shake the shoes. Some say it's to give them "the vintage look", but this is vastly inaccurate: even the boots that won't have any fautina or artificial marks still go through the same process. I think they're the only ones in the world who do this, and not by chance they used to be called "the madmen" by the Italian shoes establishment (not anymore today). This said, they're a good company imo, relatively recent but they definitely know how to Blake stitch and how to finish a shoe with great attention to details. Their boots are all different and the leather quality is genuinely good from what I've seen and touched. Also, countless models to choose from, which is a plus imo.

>>18365863
Yeah you aren't getting real double layer panels unless they are $700+ work boots. For casual wear I don't have an issue with it. BUT, I will admit, they way Grant Stone did the Field Boot kind of makes me wish the front was just one panel. But I still love them.

>>18364818
https://youtu.be/OppPXnev_4s
>shitty fiberboard sneaker lasting board, which they blake stitch into
absolute madmen

>>18366161
if you think those are 5 years old i have a bridge to sel lyou

I know they're not the highest quality or anything, but I love my Clark's desert boots. They're super comfy and they're cheap enough to not care about them so I just wear the hell out of them

>>18366190
lol
>>18366502
those are technically bushacres and not the desert boots

>>18366505
>the lowercase burgerfat shitposter replied with a "lol" to a long post
Wow, I can't bear the shock

Reminder that women think you are icky if you wear boots. Men that actually have sex just wear sneakers and loafers.

This guy is in at least 4 different threads right now posting the same shit
What a way to spend the only life you get

>>18366527
>schizo who thinks he can identify people
this is like the 3rd person you've 'caught' by spotting lowercase letters. different person everytime

>>18366460
Why is the sound design like a horror movie? Wtf was that?

>>18366190
>The guys at Moma literally put their boots under torture in order to reinforce and harden their structure.
Um...what?

>>18366527
>long post
a whole paragraph spergpost about a boot he touched in a store

>>18366639
Remember how retarded you were today the day you will (again) complain about people mentioning brands that aren't Red Wing and White's without discussing them
(Also, keep seething like a monkey whenever it's something you don't know, big ol' Bobbiejoe).

>>18366527
lol

>leather jacket arrived
>it's black
>most of my boots and footwear are brown
I have my black CXL Whites MPs but otherwise all my boots are brown
My Alden Indys are the 405s so quite red. I just don't know what can be worn with a black jacket other than more black

c*rk, not even once

Hello anons.
I've never posted here before.
But what would these boots be called?

>>18366827
trash

>>18366817
Who other than Iron Boots uses wool felt instead of cork? Is it time to start felt maxxing?

>>18366829
just get whites with the full leather, felt is another cope

>>18366833
>*squeeks*
Now I've just been caught. Thanks a lot, whites.

>>18366827
Garbage

>>18366838
doesn't happen any more

>>18366833
whites uses cork

Whites, Nicks, and Wescos: who is really the best out of them?

>>18366184
Those are nice, although their boot is so nice I might prefer a dressier leather

>>18366817
not an issue for veldtschoen or (properly done) handwelted chads.
>>18366829
tarred felt is the traditional way
>>18366844
people still complain about it, so obviously it still happens.

>>18366900
Are there any other sites in the UK to source those kinds of officer derbies and boots? Sellers on ebay charge far too high to their actual worth.

Also, was tar/pitch used as an old sealant? I'd imagine it to be like a taffy that seals the boots internally.

>>18366900
>people still complain about it, so obviously it still happens.
is that true?

>>18366935
just peer into the sissifed shithole that is any boot 'forum' or 'community' on reddit or insta, youtube etc. You've got pathetic weaklings who notpick on every little thing, and just worshipping the idea of the item instead of just using it as intended. Most of the consumer cattle are filth and scum,only worth the paper currency they possess.

so not true at all, got it

>>18366901
Pure sex.

Is the contruction for red wing postman cemented?

>>18366979
No, they are GYW. Mine have been resoled. Only thing about them is the leather is not going to last as long as others. It's not a full grain leather, and lots of posts online about the leather cracking after a year. I wore mine almost every day for work for a year, and they still lasted through that and 2 more years of casual wear, but the leather is not in good shape. It feels rough to move my hand over, and small fissures are forming.

>>18366979
Clearly not

>>18366939
Why is /fa/ BY FAR the most deranged, schizo board?

>>18366979
>>18366985
Looks like it used to have a leather midsole? Pretty cool.

Going through all the various models red wing used to sell shows that they used to sell a lot of really interesting models. Nowadays they seem to mostly just sell all the same few models only with various leather options. Boring

>>18366990
No, that pic was after the resole, where a leather midsile was added. Love those shoes though. Yeah, for Red Wing I always recommend searching Ebay. You will find more interesting, discontinued or Japan models, and they will be cheaper. Japan exclusive red wings are kind of a holy grail.

>>18366990
its real simple: people aren't buying them so they discontinue them

>new grant stones
>dark welt against natural cxl

why are they so unto the dark welt meme recently? it looks weird against light leathers

>>18367293
It was me, I did it
>t.black leather enjoyer

>>18366990
I have a pair of garagemans I nabbed in a seconds sale. More than worth it for $100.

>>18367293
Grant Stone has been doing a lot to make me wary lately, including adding too many models to their lineup. It feels like Thursdays a bit. Obviously still good boots but I don't like anything new they are doing.

>>18367488
I like the garrison but haven't seen a makeup I like yet. the recent black boot drops were cool. still on the fence with the baroda because the makeups they released were trash imo

>>18366985
>>18366979
>>18367357
They look like literal shit and the build quality is even worse.

Is it worth it to get my grant stone traveler loafers resoled or should I just put that money into a pair of alden LHS when my current soles finally die?

is 2025 going to be the year of the Tyrolean?

>>18367357
holy shit those are literal perfection nice score

>>18367488
Literally all I want them to do is make a smooth black leather or waxed flesh Diesel with a lug/mini-lug sole and silver eyelets. The most boring thing ever and they refuse to sell it to me. Instead, they release shit like pic related. Would've settled for thier newish black waxy commander, but they sold out of my size within a week.

>>18367357
Nice

how do i stop my fucking rm williams from squeaking against my socks

>>18367689
These are pure sex. An online shop here has these for an ok price, but i am not sure if 0.5 down width up from my usual size would work. If they restock, it would probably be a lot more expensive.

>>18367803
https://www.royalcheese.com/en/astorflex/20078-nuvoflex-boots-rubber-dark-khaki.html

>>18367809
that doesn't even come close.

>>18367818
Yep, it's better.

What socks do you wear with your boots? Do you wear two pairs?

>>18367900
kek no. I just wear the under armour ones from costco that come in a pack of 6 or something. or some fruit of the loom breathable ones

6 Chinese Boot Brands You Should Know About

>>18367903
thank you stridewise, very bingchilling of you

>>18367809
Doesn't Astorflex use some non-leather insole?

>>18367900
>What socks do you wear with your boots?
D A R N T O U G H
>Do you wear two pairs?
what? why?

>>18367907
If it was Stridewise he'd just say Thursday over and over and then swear up and down he's not a shill

>>18367718
Retard, they are actual American heritage and look awesome. Lol, you are so fucking stupid you probably have no idea that they are 70 years old and that Normal Rockwell drew ads for them. God you are such a rube it's embarrassing.

>>18367900
Darntough if my pair of 6" boots. Random poorfag cotton socks in my chukkas. And there ends my collection.

>>18367903
I do want a pair of Iron Boots, though. Saw a resole of them, they look amazing.

>>18367900
I have a multitude of wool blend socks. The best pair I have I have no idea where they are from but they are the holy grail. Sucks because I will probably never find any socks like them again. No matter how many wool socks I buy, nothing compares to these 3 random pairs I have.

Is this difference between the boot's welt stitching normal/within specification? These are John Lofgren boots.

The only boot I own is RW blacksmith in light brown I’ve had for 6 years, I might buy the same boot in black as my next pair

>>18368029
I want them in muleskinner and wax them

>>18367959
>it le melican herrritagge
What do burgers even think this means? Do they still not realize that they were created by Europe?

ID his boots

>>18368057
Quit embarrassing yourself.

>>18368073
Probably Alden shell cordovan wingtip boots.

>>18368016
Your shoe has cancer mate. Definitely return.

>>18368088
He’s right.

>>18367914
Which model? They make whatever you want, it’s not Wallmart. They have shoes with leather insoles, shoes with natural rubber, shoes with memory foam, etc

>>18367900
Fox River Gibraltar Frontier socks in the winter or if the boots fit a little loose. Darn Tough T4066 otherwise. Both are very durable. The Fox Rivers have lasted me 5 years so far. The Darn Toughs run a little tight in the leg. I've only ever worn 2 pairs of socks during the break in period of a pair of boots that were too big for me and I ended up getting rid of them anyway, or if it's -15F outside.

>>18368057
It means we're bettter than you. Everything good about your continent left for America and WWII destroyed the rest. You're a disappointing relic of a bygone era. A shadow of a masculine and innovative heritage. Cringe be upon your soul.

>>18368143
>Everything good about your continent left for America and WWII destroyed the rest
Holy cope, kek.

>>18360995
Just picked up this pair of crocs boots from the crocs outlet in Orlando
How did I do bros ?

>>18368016
its only a visual fault, return or cut a deal with the retailer if it bothers you.

>>18368016
This is only aesthetic, nothing more
It's up to you if that matters, but these are built fine

>>18368073
Aldens in cordovan

>>18367357
What do you call this type of shoe where the stiching is on top?

>>18360995
Allen edmonds...yay or nay?

>>18368254
Never mind, just remembered what a moc toe is

>>18368259
Nay

>>18368289
how does this even happen, a sole tired mexican doing the whole packaging process with no other oversight?

>>18368167
You did great. They will be comfortable due to all the artificial materials used and the anatomical foot shape which carries no risk of your toes being squished together. Theey also feature a zipper for convenient on/off. They appear to be fully gussetted to keep snow out. They have a draw cord at the top to keep snow out. They have an pull loop for easy on/off. The tread seems adequate for snow. Plus, you can replace them for about the cost of resoling a gyw boot. 10/10.

>>18368297
During sales they do this sometimes, then they say they can't do an exchange, only a return, and by the time you get your money back the sale is over.

Someone make another thread before the White's retard gets to it.

>>18368259
Nay, unless they're heavily discounted
They're 200 dollar shoes being sold for 400+
AE is basically junk compared to other brands for the same price

>>18368300
You're a retard if you think a company does this on purpose to scam people
Besides, just do a chargeback with your bank if that happened

>>18368333
Apparently it's how the retard brain works

>>18367803
if you mean your usual alden size, then 0.5 down width up would work
from regular brannock size no way

>>18368345
>>18368345

NEW

>>18368345
>>18368345

>>18368340
yeah from my usual trubalance size

>>18365840
you stupid ah hellll