Thread 18578213

/btg/ BOOT GENERAL - WHITE'S ROPERS EDITION

What do I need to care for my boots?
>Old cotton t shirt (one for cleaning, another for applying conditioners)
>Horsehair brush ($10-15)
>Wooden shoe trees ($10-15)
>Light conditioner like Lexol/Bick4/renovateur
>Heavy conditioner (if you live in terrible snow/rain areas) Sno seal/Obernauf LP
>Don't forget that boots need time to dry properly, rotate them and rest them

How do I deal with x stain?
>mud: allow it to dry then brush off
>salt: water and cloth as soon as possible
>saturated wet: allow the boot to dry for a full day, stuff with newspaper
>scuffs and scratches: buff vigorously with horsehair brush

>Should I buy turdsdays/soloshits/doc shitans?
No they are filled with synthetic materials aimed at instant comfort but will not hold up to actual use.
>b-b-but muh ecelebs on youtube said they're good
no. you will waste your time and money and still have uncomfortable footwear at the end of the day. spend the extra $100 and get something real.
>Are Thursdays any good?
no.

Manufacturer Red Flags
>Luxury
>Bespoke
>Sustainable
>Vegan
>Unknown leather source
>Made in Chyna/Mexico/Indonesia

Boot Red Flags
>Dainite (Get vibram v-bar instead)
>C*rk/C*lastic
>Zippers
>Non gusseted tongues
>Excessive/unnecessary seams
>Combination/mixed material heels

Boot Brands NO
>Turdsdays
>Doc Shitters/Soloshitters
>any Whatsapp makers in the far east
>Blkbrd

PREV>>18570801

>>18577616
i love those crockett and jones but the dark brown vibram sole was apparently a limited run, what do we think of carmina?

>Saphir invulner spray
waterproofs
>Saphir renovateur spray
cleans, nourishes, waterproofs


which one do i get for new suede boots

>>18578240
I think Carmina is great, although I only have a pair of derbies from them instead of a boot like in your pic. I’m sure they would be a solid choice.

First for engineer boots

>>18578240
seeing as there is no "we"
I say they are great
>>18578252
the invulner

>>18578271
I've yet to see a single person making engineers look good in 2025.

>>18578213 (OP)
Thoughts on Bean Boots?

>>18578307
post fit

Started wearing my Beckmans to work, the married asian chick keeps coming over to my desk and when I point at my monitor to explain something, she points in the same spot so that our hands touch. Why do married women get so close to men?

>fagyear welts
>"youre just a poorfag, you didnt just get your first job like me"
who here gluemaxxing

>>18578412
nah I don't huff glue

>>18578401
So that you can have something to write about on 4chan. Why else?

>>18578240
No ones foot is that pointy, lad

>>18578508
Do they come with a free bicycle helmet?

>>18578508
You realise your toes aren't supposed to touch the end of the shoe?

What boots for winter?

Bros, today was the first day of the season that I was able to wear by boots. I wore Alden Indys out and it felt incredible to wear them again because of how comfy they are and how good I feel wearing my boots
I suffer in Texas where it doesn't start to get chilly at all until late Oct/early Nov
Before that it is simply too hot to wear boots

>>18578508
retard holy shit

>>18578271
These were Frye engineers, back when Frye was an actually good American boot brand. Now they just make junk overseas with foam and synthetics

>>18578609
Bro, same. I love boots and jackets, and finally get to wear some.

>>18578603
I don't know where you live.

>>18578613
You say that until you live in a climate where you wear boots and jackets for 8 months straight.

>>18578603
>Hey guise, what boots should I get for winter but I won't tell you where I live or what kind of winter we get there, I won't tell you what i'll be needing the boots for, i won't tell you my budget or how much i'm willing to spend, i won't tell you anything, i'll just ask "What boots for winter?"

>>18578617
i lived in upstate new york when i was in grad school and i absolutely loved the weather. i miss the cold so much. only a couple months of actual hot and the rest is comfy jacket and boot weather
only thing i hated was the people and ticks, my dog got lyme disease from one

>>18578617
All I want is for the seasons to change regularly, anon, not one or the other.

>>18578621
yeah i miss living in a place with 4 seasons. where i am now it's just 2: blazing hot summer or cold winter with a week or two of comfy weather in between

>>18578623
Same here. To make it worse this year summaer has been very hot and very long. Up until last week I was walking outside in a tee shirt. Only now I could reasonably wear boots and a fucking denim jacket.

Round waxed laces are so much better than chunky flat ones.

>>18578649
always have been

>>18578648
Where do you live? Sounds like here
It was still in the mid 90s earlier in october

>>18578612
I've seen a couple of Fryes pop up on ebay from time to time and the difference is night and day

>£580 Tricker's Allan
Is it really worth it? Are there any alternatives to this style?

Where can I get some thick socks for winter? Cotton or wool, don’t really matter to me.

>>18578693
Never cotton for winter, wool nylon blend is ideal.

>>18578698
I don't want plastic extracted from muslim holes to touch my precious white feet.

>>18578715
Then enjoy buying a new pair of socks every week dumbass

>>18578693
>>18578715
My local army surplus stores sell chunky full wool socks that go all the way up the calf for 5 eurodollars. If you don't care about looks it's a ridiculous bargain.

>>18578721
Lmfao retard!!! 100% cotton socks are the most durable ones. LMFAO!

>>18578744
Yeah no

Looking to get a pair of ‘heritage’ style hiking boots ala Danner mountain light. They’re too expensive however, any recommendations sub 300€ that can be sourced easily in Germany or England? Ty

>>18578747
Yes, actually. If you want to be le edgy contrarian then come to my house, inspect my socks and explain to everyone why all my blend socks have holes and stretched weave while my all-cotton ones are still like new years later.
>inb4 oh it's because you bought good ones, mine are from walmart *braaap*

Thoughts? Which colour?

>>18578749
You're kind of shit out of luck if you're looking under 300 eurodollars, simply because the material cost (single piece leather upper, goodyear welt, vibram sole) is too high. Fracap is the closest to the 300 mark at 350, and is much better than Danner in terms of quality. Other brands that make similar looking boots are Meindl, Limmer and Hanwag. If you care about hiking and don't just want the look I'd recommend saving up and getting the real deal, or at the very least getting a pre owned pair. Otherwise crush on retro (chinese wokawhere brand) makes a danner replica with some pretty good specifications for just 135, which is insane value, but taking the risk is up to you.
https://crushonretro.com/products/mens-hiking-boots-goodyear-welted?variant=41417211740214

>>18578809
if you don't know, the answer is always the darker color

>>18578844
Yea I think you’re probably right. Cheers.

should boots always be as tight as possible, or is some room okay?

my red wings are size 12 and they fit snugly and comfortably everywhere, but there is like maybe an inch of space in the toe. if i sell these and get 11.5 i'll get rid of the excess toe, but the rest of the boot is way tighter feeling and not as comfy.

what do i do?

>>18578809
>>18578820
>fake welt
>extra stupid looking panels
mall trash

>>18579227
Keep them. Some added room is healthy for your feet.

>>18579227
>should boots always be as tight as possible,
they should never be as tight as possible
snug is good
and extra space in front of the toes is fine especially in boots with laces

>>18578665
>Is it really worth it?
yes
>Are there any alternatives to this style?
no
>>18578693
darn tough

>>18579227
Your boot sounds like it fits fine, thinking your toe has to touch the tip of the toe is reddit nonsense.
The ball of your foot needs to be where the widest part of your boot is, that is the measurement you should look for.

>>18579242
I second darn tough.

>>18579231
They look fine and will be preferred by normies over 99% of the’authentic’ stuff in this thread. That said at this price point anon may as well get blundstones unless he’s set on the more polished business casual look

>>18579270
i feel like a size 12 makes my feet look huge though, which is why i try to wear smaller shoes. i have 11.5 in my chukkas which makes them fit tighter and i like that feeling, but it could just be brand differences as i have clarks

>>18578315
I love how much /fa/ shits on slim fitting apparel, yet the one good picture of engineers is with slim everything. More proof this board is just a meme.

>>18579299
>They look fine and will be preferred by normies over 99% of the’authentic’ stuff in this thread.
/btg/ isn't for normies. /btg/ is for bootfags. Go post your trash boots in some other thread that isn't /btg/.

>>18578609
do they have their neocork outsole? I just got a different alden boot in a leather sole cuz that's all there was, thinking of what I'd get when these need to be resoled,

>>18579299
>They look fine and will be preferred by normies over 99% of the’authentic’ stuff in this thread.
/btg/ isn't for normies. /btg/ is for bootfags. Go post your trash boots in some other thread that isn't /btg/.

>>18579299
>They look fine
no they look like cheap garbage

>>18578820
i don't think men should wear chelsea boots but even i can tell these look like hot trash compared to >>18579354

>>18579311
I think that is a last issue, if you don't like how big they look try a diffefent style, like soft toe non work boots.

>>18579354
I thought your pic was what you called cheap garbage and thought I was losing my touch. Then I saw the boots you did mean.

Does anyone have experience with Westco’s shoes? I’m thinking about buying a pair of Robert Williams with the MP toe in a rough out leather.

>>18578609
>texas
>too hot to wear boots
??????

https://lanxshoes.com/products/haslingden-caramel
>Traditional Goodyear welted construction
>Characterful Charles F Steads leathers
>Full supple leather lining
>Full leather insole with orange insock
>British-made Commando sole
>Fully resolable
>360° water-repellent leather split welt
>Water-resistant gusset tongue
>Lancashire rose deboss on heel
>Timperley derby boots, handcrafted in England with goodyear welted construction, combine premium leather and expert craftsmanship. A refined and classic style - Get 'Em Worn.

What's wrong with these boots?

compared to Tricker's >>18578665

>>18579565
>1.6mm upper

>>18579565
>What's wrong with these boots?
Nothing.

>>18579565
they look like better built thursday. admittedly i didnt read all that, but the boots look good

>>18579565
Nothing, it’s a great brand but you still have to understand that people have a weak mind and can only feel safe if they’re fed with memes.

>>18579658
>B-B-B-BUT YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, THAT’S WHAT THE BIBLE SAID!!!1!

>>18579661
kek

>>18579581
>>18579572
>>18579569
Last boots I tried from Lanx had this design defect at the heel counter that gave me horrible achilles tendon pain. But those were a different design made in the global South. I'll see if their top shelf boots are any better.

>>18579658
nobody shit on the boots. the only complaint is that the upper leather will be on the thinner side which it will be
youre just mad people shit on your mall boots

This fucking rude and obnoxious trust-fund redditfag is nothing more than a shill for brands. How people can not realize this is beyond me.

tons of parkhurst seconds under $270

>>18579565
buy em and post em

>>18579653
lmao

>>18579739
Do they use celas*ic parts?

>>18579757
leather heel

>>18579653
>>18579653
>>18579653
I’m admittedly a normie myself but the ones on top look so much better? Am I missing something? Bottom ones look like something Dwight schrute would wear, way too smooth and plain with a weird bulge at the heel, the top are so much more masculine. I know nothing about boots but based on aesthetics alone top win by a mile

>>18579766
lol

>>18579766
no it doesn't retard

>>18579767
>>18579769
Genuinely the top ones look more masculine to me. The bottom ones give accountant vibes.

Does anyone here have experience with this brand or know of their quality?

>>18579724
He dug himself into a hole with his collaborations since the reddit consumerist audience his channel is built upon will flog him if they receive anything less than perfect. Which is how you get 900 dollies for a blake stitched boot made out of undyed pigskin. That is meant to replicate a gi boot that was cheap as shit to produce by the way.

>>18578240
>https://eu.crockettandjones.com/products/coniston-chestnut-russian-grain
C&J will soon release this. Maybe you're interested

kill normalfaggots, behead normalfaggots, roundhouse kick a normalfaggot into the concrete, throw normalfaggots into woodchippers

>>18579779
These are cool as a reproduction, but they're way too fuckin expensive for what they are. I also have zero use for a leather soled service boot.

>>18579773
lmao

>>18579779
Yeah of course boots manufactured at scale for the war machine would be cheap, doesn't mean they stay that cheap forever.

>>18578809
>>18578820
>>18579355
>>18579806
theyre coming back right now as part of the basedlennial reaction ive been speaking about. blundstone opened a shop in williamsburg a few years ago and all the basedlennial ex-hipster yuppies bought a pair and they wear them now with skinnies unironically as a geriatric protest against genz baggy sneakers and slippers fashion. they like pushing their babies in their strollers, wearing really gnarly red beards and asian wives as accessories, and blundstone boots and skinnies that makes their fupa bulge. it's honestly fucking disgusting but it adds to the fun of hanging out here bc on the other side you have extremely fashionable millenial women who are visibly disgusted by it as well

>>18579793
it's mostly the Lofgren tax, there really is no reason some basic pig leather boots should cost that much

>>18579779
I want these so bad
I'm hoping to buy a pair when they release, I couldn't afford the pre-order

>>18579815
Not really, the construction method of this boot is very labor intensive.
You can't find handmade boots with Japanese labor for significantly cheaper they almost all cost more than this.

>>18579953
And you can say it's just Blake stitch like a $150 mall shor but it obviously isn't the same quality.

got new TLB Mallorca boots, in boxcalf.. They are very pretty and comfy.

>>18580012
you know what to do

>>18580015
I'm new at this...

>>18580031
odd choice of combining speedhookers with oxford lacing

>>18580012
assume the position
>>18580031
not bad, joker

>>18580012
>>18580031
Congratulations, they look like fucking shit.

>>18580038
best of both world o algo

>>18580073
you're just jelly, faggot

>>18579724
>burns the leather with a lighter like he's peddling knock-off handbags to tourists at a bazaar in cairo
>yup, i would rate the leather quality a solid 83,45%
people actually watch this

>>18580031
Shaft looks too big for your skinny calves, the faces are touching and there's still a gap at the top front

>>18579739
I bought the black veg tan richmonds

>>18580012
Nice!
Are these in their artista collection?

>>18580099
It’s because they’re built on a shitty and outdated last, not because they’re big.

Currently 20% extra off on Tricker's outlet store. Some nice boots and shoes in stock for basically Red Wing prices.

>>18578315
Yikes on those jeans

>>18578597
Yes. They are.

what's a boot that works on hikes but i also won't look insane for dressing down an outfit with? am i finally getting danners?

>>18580099
>>18580113
I'm 110 lbs
Pants still cover that.

>>18580110
the artistas were too low, wanted something taller

>>18580012
nice, been on the fence about their repello calf chelseas for the winter

>>18580245
I like White’s Hikers and Nick’s Overlanders.
Not sure I would wear either on a technical or multi day trip. An easy to moderate hike? Sure

>>18580245
Add Nick’s Ridgeline to >>18580377 if you want a shorter boot than the other two.

>>18580230
What the fuck is 'juniper chocolate'? Is that even black? I hate it when I can't understand the color of the shoes I'm buying.

https://trickersfactoryshop.com/products/daniel-derby-tramping-shoe-juniper-chocolate?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=531b94b07&pr_rec_pid=15342554218870&pr_ref_pid=15412219511158&pr_seq=uniform

>>18580411
it looks like an incredibly dark brown

>>18580245
W H I T E'S
S E M I
D R E S S

Local company imports these from south america.

>>18580411
looks like a brown leather with a black overdye

reminder to check parkhursts seconds this weekend
solid boots for $270

>>18580105
nice choice

>>18580548
>parkhurst
Made in India shit?

>>18580559
can you stop huffing glue for like 3 seconds?
new york company that moved most of the production to spain/portugual post covid

>>18580561
So they’re worth more than their price?

>>18580569
yes you fucking idiot these are $400 boots for thursday prices

>>18580570
What’s the difference between a $400 boot and a $800 boot?

>>18580579
machinery and waste

>>18580580
Wdym?

>>18580582
at $800 youre seeing less machinery
gyw -> handwelt for example
and more of the hide gets wasted because theyre only using the best cuts

or you get scammed by a fashion house

>>18580585
Okay, and the difference between a $400 boot and a $600 boot?

>>18580259
>I'm 110 lbs
bruh

>>18579724
His channel was okay in the early days because he was just cutting stuff in half for fun
Then it became his business and livelihood and whenever that happens, no matter who it is, it becames fake

>>18580031
oof
not for me

>>18580031
ID on the boots

>>18580645
Pointy fagboots made in Spain

>>18580586
dont you have a bridge to jump off of?

what is breaking in boots like if i just walk like 1km a day

>>18580675
Not achievable.

>>18580645
semi-custom made Scott II in boxcalf, size 5 UK, by TLB Mallorca

>>18580658
Was a genuine question.

>>18580675
Totally fine. It will just take a long time before they're really broken in as opposed to wearing them for several hours over a couple days

>>18580680
>size 5 UK

>>18580680
show me your tits whore

>>18580680
>size 5 feet
p-post them…

>>18580680
>5 UK
smol

parkhurst is crap

just got these

What style of boot are these ? Are there similar boots to these ?

>>18580680
>110 lbs
>size 5
How do you do, ma'am?

Need some winter boots in Europe that doesn't cost a fortune. Any suggestions? Prefer them to be more combat than dress

>>18580801
https://urbanshepherdboots.com/shop/scout

r8 these ravello aldens

>>18580818
why is your splitwelt casting a shadow on the upper?

>>18580818
>>18580828
also bad fit

>>18580818
not a fan of the fudging but otherwise nice

>>18580828
because alden does a decorative storm welt

>>18580830
alden disgusts me and their cult needs to wake up

>>18580829
of course they are, they're pointy dress boots

>>18580829
my feet are like a half size different in length and a triple wide, nothing fits perfect

>>18580846
i get it but that last isnt you

>>18579338
Yeah, that sole is basically indestructable but has no grip in the snow/ice

>>18580818
these look like fat chodes. also
>file.png
not your boots

>>18580818
Very nice

Got a work voucher for my job driving forklifts and general warehouse

>>18580886
why would you pay 900 bucks for wescos if you can't have them custom made for you?

>>18580801
If you mean winter boots as trekking boots, then Astorflex Rockflex.

>>18580818
I would add more holes for the laces! Just not enough of them!

>>18580789
jim green bush war boot
go buy

>>18580984
So you can have green and pink panels?

Cheaney Jarrow.

I love my pointy fagboots

If you see a white guy in yellow Timberlands in the US what would be your reaction? I'm looking for new boots and I'm aware of the stereotype around timbs, but damn they look nice with rich-blue jeans.

>>18581246
immediate rape correction therapy administered by my Big TLB Cock

>>18581246
I'd think he's retarded
>>18581260
based

Are chukkas too mfa? I wanted to get some suede ones with a rubber (Vibram or Dainite, not crepe) sole for autumn/winter but possibly all season. I get maybe 4cm of snow tops.

There are 2 eyelet and 3 eyelet models. I assume the 2 eyelet leans more all-season and is the more classic option?

pic related is berwick 635 repello suede from cf stead for 240e

Is Vibram v-bar/700 good during winter? Basically the same as dainite or better?

>>18581291
>chukkas
>for autumn/winter

yeah that's mfa

>>18581298
>mfa
What’s that? Mother-fucking ape?

>>18581309
raperapeape

it's r/malefashionadvice

>>18581291
>suede chukkas for winter
I can't think of a worse option

is that last as narrow and uncomfortable as it looks?

>>18581331
and the ultraflex is full synthetic iirc

>>18581331
yes

>>18581333
you mean the welt or what? not sure what ultraflex is desu it's typical marketing babble on the website
>>18581341
picrel
all of their boots look like that (or euro boots in general)

>>18581343
>or euro boots in general
that's just not true

>>18581343
probably an insole that's half as thick as the regular line but padded with foam

Is it normal wear for CXL to look like the shiny top layer is gone from spots?

>>18581363
got pics?

>>18581343
>or euro boots in general
american bias

Going to Japan on Friday, what are some cool boots I can buy there?

>>18581246
Sup Gang, where dem EBT?

>>18581436
clinch from brass tokyo
wesco/white's for their jap exclusives

>>18581246
I never see the blacks wear these

>>18581443
>quick release buckle

>>18581447
sexooooo

>>18581444
And the problem is Bobby ?

>>18581447
like the colour don't like the style

>>18581343
>>18581346
Goodyear flex is them just using cork as filler in the back half and foam in the front half. For more flex obviously. Ultraflex is the same except I think no midsole and sometimes(or always) also a removable foam insole.

Still using veg lasting board/insole though

thoughts?
check almost all boxes, not sure about the toebox width though

Not boots but I like the look of these single buckle monks from Solovair, anything similar from /fa/ approved brands?

>>18581584
Aren't those the shoes that conquered the new world?

>>18581584
These are very nice, you should cop. I've been looking at variants online from other brands but I think the quality:price ratio of Solovair is really hard to beat.

I'm actually looking at a pair myself, but I think the double strap looks better on guys, especially with the mary-jane trend in women's shoes rn.

I wonder why pretty much all heritage service boots you see today are based on the US WW2 service boot as opposed to the much more attractive WW1 version.

Whites/Viberg/Lofgren/Oakstreet etc etc should make one of these instead. Set themselves apart from everyone else.

what the fuck are these proportions on turdays

>>18581683
muh heelstack

imagine someone hearing about boot specs and hearing about a leather heel stack but not understanding what and why
if you maximize the HEELSTACK you impress them

>>18581643
Probably because that last looks outrageously bad