zeekanchors Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I got a pair of Red Wing 875's about six months ago, they're pretty expensive but from what i've heard and been told, they'll probably last the rest of my life if i take care of them. They look great, too. You get what you pay for when it comes to boots for sure and i can't recommend Red Wing enough! Got pair of the taller ones of these 2 years ago on a crazy sale (got em for about 60% off) and I've never looked back at another kind of boot, Red Wing won't disappoint. hudsoncomplex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I recently got the red wings I had posted earlier: the 9014's. jeeze these are a bitch to break in. my ankles have some fucking brusies and shit while wearing them. I know it'll be worth it in the end. Anyone have any suggestions for quicker breaking in techniques other than wearing the shit out of them and dealing with the pain... or doing that weird water immersion method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecream Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 no offense to some of you but i'm seeing some real contenders for dad boots in here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partysmasher Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I recently got the red wings I had posted earlier: the 9014's. jeeze these are a bitch to break in. my ankles have some fucking brusies and shit while wearing them. I know it'll be worth it in the end. Anyone have any suggestions for quicker breaking in techniques other than wearing the shit out of them and dealing with the pain... or doing that weird water immersion method. Don't do the water immersion thing, it'll end up drying them out. Get yourself some thick socks and just stick it out, that's what i did and they're now getting really comfortable. You're better off wearing them little and often than for a single long period of time which will leave you in too much pain to wear them for another week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Don't do the water immersion thing, it'll end up drying them out. Get yourself some thick socks and just stick it out, that's what i did and they're now getting really comfortable. You're better off wearing them little and often than for a single long period of time which will leave you in too much pain to wear them for another week. Yeah, I had a lot of doubts about that water method. I've just been wearing them to work (bout 20 minute walk to train, stand on train for like 15 minutes, 5 minute walk to work), change shoes at work to old converse and wear those until it's time to go home. Then repeat. The issue I'm having is that I think my ankle bone protrudes a little much, so it gets really fucking painful there. Times like this I'm glad I have some tylenol at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 bumping this cause im looking to get into the boot game myself, think ive grown out of wearing skate shoes every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejesseb Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 bumping this cause im looking to get into the boot game myself, think ive grown out of wearing skate shoes every day I feel like I need to switch from my vans but I feel like I would look ridiculous in anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partysmasher Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 bumping this cause im looking to get into the boot game myself, think ive grown out of wearing skate shoes every day Red Wing. I absolutely love mine. Aside from that, my only recommendation is to man up and spend some wedge on a pair cos you get what you pay for when it comes to boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I've also got a pair of Ariat Heritage Lacers in black. I yanked the decorative tongue thing out though. http://www.ariat.com...ISTRESSED_BROWN after lurking this thread i think this is the way i want to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 i kinda like these too http://www.florsheim.com/shop/style/15030-215.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Just buy doc martens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeine Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I can craft you a pair of Leather Boots and matching Leather Gauntlets for a couple hundred gold.They're extra with enchantments on them, though. heypeterman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsoncomplex Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Just buy doc martens I wear my docs note daily. I originally started this thread and ended up buying a pair Doc Whitleys. More comfortable than my Vans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Didn't see any docs I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laralaurent Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 gentlemen, i think every man should wear a suede chukka boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Just buy doc martens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcohenour Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I picked up a pair of Doc Marten's 1460's on Macy's for around 95.00 a while back. While not cheap, they last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcohenour Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 gentlemen, i think every man should wear a suede chukka boot. I agree, I love chukka boots. I have a pair made by Timberland that are real nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetJerryWine Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I have a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers and love them. Sturdy as hell and I get compliments all day, can't recommend them enough. My Clarks Desert Bushacres are also fantastic for when I want to change it up or it's too hot for my IR's. Really want a pair of Wolverine 1000 Miles or Red Wing Beckmans. But I'll wait until I spot a good deal. Or my holy grail: OSB Trench Boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I covet red wing boots. I've been using second hand Harley boots for the last few years on the motorcycle, but they aren't particularly great. Gonna have to drop the dough on some serious boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetJerryWine Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Seriously, boots are something you don't want to be cheap with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcohenour Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Seriously, boots are something you don't want to be cheap with. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGMA_BALLZ Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I picked up a pair of Doc Marten's 1460's on Macy's for around 95.00 a while back. While not cheap, they last forever. My wife used to work at a doc martens store in downtown seattle, we were getting 60% off shoes for a while. Anyway, backed, docs are the only way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcohenour Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Wow for those prices I would have stocked up. I have never seen an official doc store here in the states but I did see several in Seoul, Korea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckoffleatherjacket Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Just got these puppies- Chippewa Odessa's with Laces from OSB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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