First for alden indys

>all that retarded info in OP
Cringe.

The chukka is the coolest and manliest shoe in existence. Chelsea boots are too feminine and gay, if you wear sneakers you need to grow up, oxfords and derbys are boring, service boots make it look like you are compensating, loafers are for twinks that take it from the behind. Nothing gives you the cool, rugged, masculine, but also put together appearance like a nice suede chukka.
Chukkas. Are. King.

Thoughts on Astorflex from Huckberry?
I dig the moc toe suede chukka look, but I don't know if I can trust the brand. Only thing that gives red flag is the memory foam insole, but that can be replaced eventually can't it?

>>18368383
If you're not gay, you shouldn't be buying suede.

Is there a discord? Seems like theres the same 10 people talking on here.

>>18368387
Very reddit question.

>>18368391
Very reddit reply.

>>18368397
>no u
Didn't realize you're black.

>>18368386
but what if I am a very gay man?
Cum washes out of suede easier btw, that shit is like paint thinner on my smooth leather.

>>18368383
This model is ugly but I like their chukka boot. I keep saying I'm going to buy a pair but never do

>>18368406
I really don't get why you have to bring race into this. Most of these threads sound like they talk to each other on another app. That is why I brought it up.

>>18368428
OK schizo.

id on these boots

>g&g not charging an mto fee on rtw models until feb 2
>not going to be in the uk until the 23rd
suffering

What boots do you guys wear in the summer?

redpill me on Fiorentini + Baker

>>18368573
I don't usually unless it's desert boots

>>18368573
handsewns

>>18368573
Same boots I wear in the winter.

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

>>18368897
viberg is going to go crazy with this

>>18368383
AGAIN (I already told you): they are an artisanal workshop, not a catalogue of premade fixed unmodifiable models like Red Wing and White’s. They do whatever they want and satisfy the demands of the customers and retailers they work for. This is the highest degree of quality you could possibly want, in the past it was the key of success for a manufacturer of goods.

From a different store:
>Stivale chukka a tre occhielli in morbido camoscio marrone chiaro con cucitura norvegese sulla vaschetta, fodera interna e soletta interna in pelle, suola marrone in para. Realizzato in Italia.
>Three-eyelet chukka boot in soft light brown suede with Norwegian stitching on the vamp, leather lining and leather insole, brown crepe sole. Made in Italy.
https://borghiniclassic.com/products/stivale-chukka-astorflex-dukeflex-in-camoscio-marrone

The are also versions with leather sole.

>>18368744
Don’t your footsies get hot?

>>18368383
>but that can be replaced eventually can't it?
is it a removeable insole?

>>18368968
Yes, and very sweaty and salty.

>>18368968
Nah, wool socks are actually pretty good at wicking moisture and staying cool in summer.

>>18368345
>Manufacturer Red Flags
>Made in Chyna/Mexico/Indonesia
I get China, but what's wrong with Mexico and Indonesia?

>>18369103
>I get China, but what's wrong with Mexico
dumb post

>>18369103
Chinese makers are some of the best.
Never seen anything good out of Mexico.
Indonesia has a select few high quality brands that are good.
Anyway OP is a retard and you can ignore anything after
>>Manufacturer Red Flags

>>18368965
consider medicating yourself schizo I don't even know who you are

>>18368573
Same as what I wear in the winter, plus my Astorflex suede boots. I need to get a pair of jodhpur or Chelsea boots for summer as well.

Regarding feet being hot in the summer: Once the temps and humidity get high enough, your feet will be hot no matter what you wear. Grab wool socks and put Gold Bond ultra strength powder in your boots. The socks will wick away moisture, the powder will dry it up and when the menthol kicks in it feels like an Arctic breeze on your feet. I use the powder on my balls and ass too, eliminates any sweating and odor even after a 12hr shift.

>>18368383
I love mine. Comfortable and well made, they've held up well over the past two years.

>>18369257
>Chinese makers are some of the best.

Grant Stone is a good example,Luosjiet boots are well made but they're all blatant rips of existing designs. Acting like a boot is good or bad simply because it was made in a certain country is pointless, there's plenty of trash made in the US, Italy, etc. Evaluate a brand on its own merits.

Today's boot: Truman Uplands in coach rambler. Glad I grabbed a pair before the brand imploded. Great color, way easier to work with than I initially expected.

>>18369351
In the summer I just dump a little spoonful of talcum powder/gold bond in each sock, shake it up, and it keeps my feet from being swampy all day.

>>18368397
The other anon's right, you know. Asking about whether there's a Discord server for a specific /fa/ thread is as Reddit/Zoomer/retarded as you can get.

>>18368441
why?

they're kinda ugly but i like them 'cause they're comfy, i hope they make more flat boots for my dumb feet one day

>>18369418
they look cool

>>18368383
I just replaced the insoles on my Astorflex desert boots. It was like 1mm of foam under a leather footbed, so it’s basically doing nothing to begin with.

what the fuck is going on the board
jesus

>>18369524
someone's having a melty

>>18368965
>collects disgusting hairs and shit off the street to form an everlasting exrra layer on the outsole
Based. The only type of shoes that resole themselves.

>>18369524
A schizophrenic from the denim general believes he is being gangstalked by a gang of tranny groomers shilling anti-balding medications led by a black janitor. No I am not joking.

>>18369572
I'm sure both are from the same discord or group or whatever pedophiles use these days

Good waterproof boots for outdoor work innawoods of the pnw?

greenrubberboot.jpg

Anyone know any good looking non-suede chukkas? I mostly like the look of suede chukkas. Chukkas in full grained leather just look like autistic derbies. But Id like a good looking chukka to wear in rain/snow.

Is this boot too far gone to wear?
I found this really cool vintage pair but I don't want to buy something I can't wear.

>>18369855
Those look pretty fucked, once leather has cracked it can't be repaired. No idea how long they'd last before they fall apart but they seem like they're on their way. No way in hell they'd keep water or dirt from working their way in and making it worse. Shame though, they seem pretty cool.

Uh, would White's make me a pair of semi-dress roller skates if I provided the hardware for it?

>>18369875
No, but you could probably pay a cobbler to.
I'd task someone like Bedo's leather works with something like this.

>>18369881
Better yet a custom roller skate maker if those people exist.

>>18369804
easy, these.

After a few months my white's boots finally arrived, I love them a lot but not sure if I should keep the kiltie, it makes the boot press up against my foot a lot more, I have some pretty wide feet that's the problem, is anything bad gonna happen to the laces or the boot if I just take it out and not put it on again when I wear them?

>>18370128
the tongue gets beat up more but not enough for it to be a concern
i give you permission to remove it

>>18370128
remove them if they feel better without

probably not the thread but what are some good leather belt brands you wear with your boots

>>18370179
Gucci classic extra thick

>>18370179
i buy belt blanks and make my own

>>18370074
STOLEN VALOR

>>18370179
Hanks Belts. American made (if that matters to you) and very well made. Get one with stitching around the outside if you don't want it to stretch out over time.

>>18370179
Tanner Bates

>>18368345
What's a good first time black boots pair?

>>18370179
Buy from Etsy. You can get real, good quality leather belts for the price of faux slop from Kohls. Same goes for any small leather goods like wallets, etc.
Also do yourself a favor and get a black tory spur leather belt.
https://www.horsesmarts.net/store/equestrian-belts/english-spur-leather-belt-1/

>>18370341
good morning sir

where can do ya'll get quality cowboy boots? I really don't want to get thursday's

/fa/gs, I need boots that are lightweight and comfortable like sneakers, and can be used for some short runs.
I'm used to a service boot but I'm looking for something like a tacticool boot, I was also advised Danner 917 fits like a sneaker.
I know quality will suffer and I don't care for longevity as much as it being lightweight.

>>18370392
Depends on the budget and what you're looking for. I'm going to assume these will be for casual use. Dan Post is great especially for the money, Lucchese is still good. Tecovas is good, I've heard good things about Rios of Mercedes as well.
I have zero issue buying cowboy boots made in Mexico, beaners fucking love cowboy boots and they can actually make a solid pair that holds up.

If you just want to try the style out, you can look around on eBay for any of those brands, or get older miUSA models from Justin, Ariat, Nocona, etc and they'll be well made too.

The issue is sizing, it really helps to be able to try boots on in person or be prepared to go through a couple of returns to get your sizing right. If you have a Boot Barn, Shepler's, Cavenders or any decently sized western apparel store near you just take a couple of hours and go try as much shit on as possible. Also remember that exotics like python don't stretch the same way regular leather will.
If you've got any specific questions I'll do what I can to help.

>>18370395
Danner Tachyons fit what you're looking for. I've personally done a few jogs and sprints in them and they're comortable and light. Very sneaker like. The soles can be pretty slippery in wet conditions though. Take your regular brannock size. Tie the ends of the paracord laces to prevent them from splipping through the speed lace loops when taking off your boots.

I've also tried Beleville Minimalist training boots. Love the outsoles on those (probably my favorite tactical boot outsole) but couldn't get the sizing right and the heel counter is synthetic, never breaks in, and digs into my ankles. I really wish they'd redesign those.

>>18370392
Tacova or chisos

>>18370179
There is a leather store near me that sells thick leather belts for $4 and I just buy those when they have one in my size, but all the normal sizes get bought pretty quickly.

>>18368345
I'm very familiar with western boot brands but not with biker boots. What are some proper leather biker boot brands I should gravitate towards?

>>18370494
W E S C O

What do I think of it?
>https://trickersfactoryshop.com/collections/mens-shoes-and-boots/products/polo-chukka-boots-new-brown-suede
I like the look of it but never had a leather sole.

>>18370563
Basically a complete copy of Aldens chukka. Or maybe the other way around. Exact same stitching pattern on the uppers lel. Don't think that happens by accident

i used to hate this style so fucking much but i saw that fall guy movie ryan gosling is in and his character wears these and they looked so good i really want a pair now

>>18370570
saddle tan brass

youre not him

>>18370631
the brass boot is one of the ugliest boots i've ever seen

>>18370634
you dont get it yet

>>18370635
given the choice between redwing moc and the gs brass, i'd choose the moc

>>18370570
Olive roughout?
>>18370634
Red Wing moc mogs Grant Stone moc

>>18370640
you
dont
get
it
yet
.

>>18370643
yeah, i kinda like the color

I’ve never seen the Wolverine 1000 Miles mentioned in /btg/. I like them more than Red Wings and aren’t that much more expensive. Are they worth the $400?

>>18370650
>Are they worth the $400?
lol
$150

>>18370650
Wolvermeme 1000 Steps Before They Fall Apart are the most overrated shit ever
I wouldn't spend 150 on that junk

>>18370564
this pattern is common af, i've seen it from a couple of brands now.
>>18370563
just put on a topy if you don't like it. They will be superb though, i got the unlined derby on the ultraflex sole.

>>18370659
>>18370660
Yeesh. Made my decision a lot easier.

>>18370665
I'd probably get Turdsdays before this trash

>>18370563
>>18370662
The only issue i got with the suede Tricker's uses is the color is more often than not very lackluster compared to Janus Calf and especially whatever Edward Green uses. The product pics for that color in particular make me think its gonna be a very 'boring' color.

Thoughts on Chippewa and Frye?
I feel like they're never mentioned as much as Red Wing

The jokes write themselves

>should I get wolverines?
lmao

>>18370687
Hi, Wolverine social media marketing intern! How are you enjoying the Michigan winter?

i posted my jim greens and no one even made fun of them

>>18370773
>both companies produced those chukkas in their first year
Man would I love to watch you do an IQ test

>>18370570
>>18370634
>>18370640
>>18370643
Red Wing moc toe has the best shape, hands down. It also has the heritage, it's literally the original moc toe boot. And it's American and made in America. The choicewould be clear, except that Grant Stone uses more leather in contruction, including leather modsole and heel stay.

>>18370634
>>18370640
>>18370643
Recently, the GS Field Boot has been my love.

Chat how do we feel about Velasca?

>>18370683
>>18370684
White’s are the same, kek

>>18370898
In your dreams

>>18370888
Aren't most of their stuff blake stitch?

>>18370888
I'm sure they're good. Doubt anyone here owns a pair though. You should be daring and buy, and then tell us about them.

This general gives me insane asylum vibes.

>>18370985
you'll fit right in

>>18370985
maybe you should leave so that doesn't keep happening

>>18371001
these are legitimately hideous boots. what the fuck is that heel?

>>18370784
The Chukka is a British invention you fucking spastic. Tricker's would have been producing them for the African campaign from the start.

Why do cheap leather always have that textured shiny look to it? I'm guessing the "textured" look is from how big the pores are?

>>18371034
It's because the leather is so cheap and shit they sand it to remove blemishes then put a plastic coating over it to make it shiny

someone talk me down
i'm a franks stan not a nigsfag and i don't even wear cowboy boots
so why tf do i want these so bad

>>18371104
get these instead

>>18371105
oh shit whites and red dog might have me sold
whats the 1970 last like compared to the 4811?
especially for toe room because that's essentially the last i prefer the most (1977 or whatever franks calls his version of it at least)

>>18371104
also why is nigs so retarded?
why do they have marketing photos of two pairs of these fucking things with different heel heights?
fuck nigs

I got a pair of 6” timberlands secondhand recently how do I get them to stop squeaking?

>>18371107
W I D E S T

>>18371104
these look terrible and you're a retard if you get them

>>18371111
give them back, jamal

>>18371014
>Tricker's would have been producing them for the African campaign from the start.
they absolutely didn't, genius

>>18371137
needed to hear this as someone with like 4 pairs of PNW boots
thank you brother

it's called a chukka because you chukka them on between polo rounds

Love my boots but I want to change the eyelets color, whats an easy way to do it? Some people say nail polish but thats not permanent

>>18371197
Other people have also suggested a permanent marker, could this work?

>>18371197
the easiest way would be to pay somebody to change the eyelets out

>>18371104
>cowboy boots
>nigs
Two terrible decisions rolled into one

>>18368573
same as the winter

>>18371249
thats gay.

>>18371269
no you

>>18371284
i dont accept that

>>18371014
>The Chukka is a British invention you fucking spastic
It isn’t, you fucking braindead insect. It was the most common shape of shoes for centuries in southern and central Europe. It is the quintessential European shoe.

>>18370961
So what?

>>18371357
so still produced before alden, thanks for confirming.

>>18371358
So I'm not buying blake stitched boots

>>18371485
What about Blake stitched boots is undesirable?

Someone decided to wear boots they bought way too big, creased the shit out of them as a result and are trying to sell them for $550

>>18371627
Depends if they're blake stitched through a midsole and then rapid stitched through an outsole. That's fine and I have no issues
But if they're blake stitched through the outsole I'm not a fan because the stitches wear through super quickly

why the fuck do 6" boots even exist when 8" are better and more comfortable in every way

Why the fuck do 6" and 8" boots even exist when 5" are better and more comfortable in every way

>>18371683
8 inch boots look stupid and are gay boy fetishwear

>>18371691
>8 inch boots look stupid
nigger do you tuck your fucking pants into your boots
tf are you doing
nobody can see the shaft of your boots

>>18371689
>5" boot
that's not a boot, that's a shoe for autists

>>18371692
I hate tall shafts on boots. My most worn boots are desert boots because of the low shaft

>>18371111
Same fucking problem here 5 years after
Nice quad too

bruh

>>18371734
viberg 310 from temu

>>18371737
just look at that fucking heel jesus

>>18371734
A fool and his money are soon parted

Anyone know a good suede roper that doesn't have too high of a heel

>>18370494
Cordobes boots, properly hand welted UNLIKE WESCO and not as expensive and unlike some of the cheaper engineer boots they have slimmer toe shapes like the nice expensive ones

>>18372335
Not welted I meant lasted fuck

any suggestions for gyw insulated boots for causal wear? my feet are freezing, wore 200g insulated boots and alpaca socks today - temp was 14f with windchill

>>18368345
WHITES IS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC THRASH.
Negro boots

>>18371689
Lighter and more versatile for less rugged work, 8" is better for out in the field

>>18372674
Meant for >>18371683

My solovairs that I've had for 10 years are finally too worn down. What are some other good black leather six eyed boots? I want a pair that will last me 20 years.

>>18371689
If you aren't a desk bound twink faggot and did some actual work or went outside to nature instead of your local gloryhole you'd be able to piece together on your own why a higher boot shaft is better.

Pretend the shaft of the boot is like the shaft of the cock you so desperately crave, bigger is better.

Desert boots aren't boots and I'm tired of having to pretend like they are.

A boot is defined as a sturdy piece of footwear that covers the ankle and often the lower leg.
A desert boot is neither. It's soft and flexible,not sturdy. And it stops at the ankle, it doesn't go high enough to support it.
I'm not saying desert boots are bad, but they're more like a tennis shoe or a loafer than a boot and should be treated as such. Calling them chukkas is fine, that's a great word and unique to them.

Thank you for coming to my Ted talk. I got drunk last night and bid on a pair of Thursday boots because I thought it was funny at the time, no one else bid and I won the auction. Now I have a pair or suede Chelsea boots that I spent $25 on coming this weekend. If they're shit I won't be mad, here's hoping I can at least make them work for a couple of fits.

I also bought my own brannock device so I can measure my feet myself instead of going to a store and having to deal with retards. I need to put a breathalyzer on my phone, it would curtail my shopping habits and texts I send.

>>18372811
>or went outside to nature
no one except larpers and some boomers wear heavy stitched footwear on hikes you retard.

Are Thursdays really that bad? I'm thinking of getting the Thunder lace-ups. Should I get the Red Wing Blacksmiths instead?

>>18372965
>Are Thursdays really that bad?
>
>Should I get the Red Wing Blacksmiths instead?
get the blacksmiths

Anyone have experience with Crockett and Jones? Are they that good where the price has to be over 600? I've personally never spent more than 450 on shoes so I'm just wondering. Ive been looking into getting their Chilterns and am just wondering if they are worth it.
https://us.crockettandjones.com/collections/mens-chukka-boot-collection/products/chiltern-snuff-suede

>>18372830
You're absolutely correct. Brands like Danner and Fractal don't actually sell boots to hikers, it's a front for money money laundering. If you look at any pictures of people climbing mountains, they're all wearing Chick Taylors.

>>18373005
They're very high quality and will probably last you a lifetime. I have a pair of Molton chukkas by them. Whether they're worth it or not is impossible to say since it's all subjective.

>>18373038
Yeah they are definitely not wearing the "HERITAGE" danners

>>18371034
It's not full grain. It is heavily corrected.

What color boots goes with a black leather jacket besides black?
I tried brown and just think it works but I also don't like just being stuck with my black boots

Trump won

Anyone here have experience with Velasca? How are they?

>>18373434
Those prices are so high now there's no point in getting a pair
I'll just stick to Red Wings

>>18373453
BUY AMERICAN
HIRE AMERICAN

>>18373436
You keep asking this and the answer is the same. No one here has any experience with them because they're a brand new Italian brand that does the DTC method and blake stitches their boots
They're from the same sprezzatura/pitti uomo guy, Fabio Attanasio, who created TBD Eyewear
They're too new and obscure for anyone here to know about them since almost everyone here is North American and likes PNW boots
Just bite the bullet and get a pair and let us know how they are

>>18373458
This is my first time asking and I am also North American

I'm usually a 9.5 D in most things. Tried on a pair of 9.5 C Alden Indys and I was swimming in them. Gonna try a 9 C and hope for the best. If width is still an issue I'll just get thick socks I guess.

>>18373515
Indys are half size down. Mine fit basically perfectly with half down

>>18373530
I'm sure the length will be fine when I size down. Width is more the concern. I've never needed a narrow size before and with the indys it may still not be enough.

>>18373546
They're narrow in the heel and wide in the toe which is why they're so comfortable and well fitting
Just go for it

>>18373434
this will surely boost sales of well made american made service boot brands like...
like...

>>18373600
Whites, Nicks, Franks, JK, Truman, Red Wing, Alden, Allen Edmonds, Frye, Chippewa
That's just off the top of my head

Nuvoflex Red Wine

>>18373434
Did they really have to pre-emptively raise prices by 10%, when there are no tariffs in place yet and they have a warehouse full of inventory already in the US?

>>18373651
Um, actchually sweaty, there's a global pandemic which gave people a little cough which means people can't come to work which means global supply chains can't function which means prices have to go up which means inflation goes up which means these boots made in China have to cost more than many boots made in the USA
Covid DIDN'T GO AWAY so this is still happening you chud bigot

What do I even get at this point that doesn't break the bank? I'm not a fan of the Blacksmiths turning brown over time, but they look great and seem decently priced. Wolverines you guys seem to hate but I'm interested in the Vibram sole and it doesn't seem to be painted like the Blacksmiths. What do, /fa/?

Also, is it safe to leave my boots outside of my apartment where it's cold? I live in a Boston triple decker condo, so the space outside my door can be pretty cold.

>>18373601
>Whites
ugly, bad finishing
>Nicks
ugly, bad
>Franks
ugly
>JK
ugly, bad finishing
>Truman
vince is an asshole and theyre going to cut corners now
>Red Wing
clownshoes, bad finishing
>Alden
learherboard, unjustified price
>Allen Edmonds
lol
>Frye
double lol
>Chippewa
ugly, questionable materials

>>18372335
Checked the site. Tempted at that price, but I distrust any brand that all of a sudden is being pushed by every influencer out there. Their outsoles suck. If I did pull the trigger on tgem, I'd probably get the leathervoutsole and have a cobbler glue a proper half sole.

>>18373601
Lots of overrated and overpriced reddit garbage.

>>18372818
Based. About time someone spoke the truth about dessert boots.

>>18373665
What's your budget?

>>18373685
post your doc martens ma’am

>>18373651
shhhhhh stop thinking about it

>>18373691
About 300-400 dollars, so right around the Blacksmiths and the Wolverine 1000 Miles price point. Not so much that I can afford to splurge so much as I care more about getting something that will last.

>>18373690
>and wearing his boyfriend's butt plug in his ass
God I wish.

>>18373690
this is a really dumb post. think about why someone would be complaining about grant stone price hikes and calling american made boots shit
take your time

>>18373754
Because the entire industry is fucked so who cares? All you need is a few good pairs
What's more tragic is the decline of cobblers to fix good shoes

>>18373697
Take the Wolverines off your lists. >>18370684
>>18370683
>>18370667
>>18370664
>>18370663
>>18370661
>>18370660
>>18370659

>>18373697
Wolverine went down in quality a couple decades ago. Not worth it considering you can get better stuff for the same price. Get yourself some blacksmiths if you want a bulkier look or grant stones if you prefer something more sleek.

Now that Grant Stone is exploiting the American consumer, where would you recommend I get some long wings for around 300-400USD? I’d prefer rubber soles because I walk to the office a lot.

>>18373820
The reality is now that GS costs as much as the rest, there is no longer a good affordable option. You simply just have to pay more or go without

>>18373821
Okay. I always thought Grant Stone was priced appropriately for the quality, but it sounds like I was wrong and they were punching above their price.
Are they a good value still or should I go up to the 500 USD range?

>>18373858
Like these from Mathew Dack

https://matthewdack.com/collections/shoes/products/mahogany-brown-brogue-dufferin-rubber

>>18373797
Is the mini Vibram sole decent? I'm guessing it is since it's Vibram but still, just checking.