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Post by northcoast on Mar 12, 2018 20:16:02 GMT -6
Check out Vibergs IG.
The just announced side zips and the Jodhpur's are fantastic. Especially the latter.
I thought I did not like Jodhpur's till I saw these.
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Post by disheveled on Mar 12, 2018 20:54:50 GMT -6
Side zips look WAY better to me; the straps on the jodhpur look femi   |
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Post by bentin on Mar 12, 2018 21:31:34 GMT -6
Gah-rooossss.
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Post by disheveled on Mar 12, 2018 21:53:05 GMT -6
Can't do a half boot--no side zips? Luchese does em well; I need more shots before I'm sold on these |
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Post by bentin on Mar 12, 2018 22:18:00 GMT -6
Can't do a half boot--no side zips? Luchese does em well; I need more shots before I'm sold on these They'd be fine, for my wife. |
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Post by I was REX on Mar 12, 2018 23:35:27 GMT -6
Side zips look WAY better to me; the straps on the jodhpur look femi I think grown men shouldn't have zippers or velcro on their footwear...but that is just me. In regards to this monstrosity, the one thing I always have to remind myself is that my jeans will cover most of the boot. Even when I had my tony llama buckaroos, they disappointed me because the bright turquoise was rarely seen. Then I grew to like that. Little glimpses of bright color peaking out every now and then...it would be a little more visible at times when I was on the motorcycles. So...as odd as this looks to me, if it is functionally sound, it is OK because nobody would see that weird part...like how nobody sees your pantyhose that we wear under our jeans every other friday. i.pinimg.com/474x/91/c3/96/91c39681b8f672a8af96f8cb9e5ee451--buckaroo-boots-cowboy-boots.jpg |
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Post by northcoast on Mar 13, 2018 6:41:06 GMT -6
Side zips look WAY better to me; the straps on the jodhpur look femi I think grown men shouldn't have zippers or velcro on their footwear...but that is just me. In regards to this monstrosity, the one thing I always have to remind myself is that my jeans will cover most of the boot. That's the thing, to me it's like a whole-cut boot. ALso, it's the only Jodhpur I've ever seen that I like. I can get into this version much easier than Chelseas. I really like the side zips too, but I'm too old for them. IMO it's like a 20 something Rock and Roll boot. As to zippers not being on boots, I really like the lace zip combo. Epaulet makes some like that that are pretty nice. I've had one pair of zip/lace boots before and it's pretty nice when you get the laces set to just zip your foot in and be done.  |
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Post by disheveled on Mar 13, 2018 8:00:50 GMT -6
Can't do a half boot--no side zips? Luchese does em well; I need more shots before I'm sold on these They'd be fine, for my wife. I've seen side zip boots in person, on regular dudes, that just looked like a toned down cowboy boots--though these zipers seem less hidden than I remember. I grew up somewhat wearing cowboy boots and reminisce on sporting them again and feel the half boot is my ticket to ride without going full on buckaroo. |
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Post by bentin on Mar 13, 2018 9:05:04 GMT -6
They'd be fine, for my wife. I've seen side zip boots in person, on regular dudes, that just looked like a toned down cowboy boots--though these zipers seem less hidden than I remember. I grew up somewhat wearing cowboy boots and reminisce on sporting them again and feel the half boot is my ticket to ride without going full on buckaroo. Part of the fun of being a man is doing stupid, uncomfortable stuff. My Red Wings are a five minute process to put on. Fully gussetted tongues suck. But I'm a man and a zipper doesn't belong on my shoes any more than velcro. I admit that some of this is probably biased from living in TX, where impossibly dumb boots are the norm. If I still lived in California, I might be more receptive to Robin Hood's lost boots. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2018 16:20:51 GMT -6
I've seen side zip boots in person, on regular dudes, that just looked like a toned down cowboy boots--though these zipers seem less hidden than I remember. I grew up somewhat wearing cowboy boots and reminisce on sporting them again and feel the half boot is my ticket to ride without going full on buckaroo. Part of the fun of being a man is doing stupid, uncomfortable stuff. My Red Wings are a five minute process to put on. Fully gussetted tongues suck. But I'm a man and a zipper doesn't belong on my shoes any more than velcro. I admit that some of this is probably biased from living in TX, where impossibly dumb boots are the norm. If I still lived in California, I might be more receptive to Robin Hood's lost boots. I'm definitely in the 'no zippers on men's boots' camp. If you can't be bothered to lace them up, maybe go for shoes instead. |
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Post by northcoast on Mar 14, 2018 19:29:05 GMT -6
Man, you guys really should contribute to this thread:
https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/83uxr9/lovehate_aka_irrationalcontrarian_footwear/
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Post by disheveled on Mar 19, 2018 15:33:45 GMT -6
Truman's on sale at canoe club again
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Post by gaseousclay on Mar 19, 2018 15:46:20 GMT -6
Man, you guys really should contribute to this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/83uxr9/lovehate_aka_irrationalcontrarian_footwear/ The hate for moc toe boots is strong lol. They're freaking work boots for christ's sake, you're not wearing them to a ball |
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Post by bentin on Mar 19, 2018 19:08:23 GMT -6
Man, you guys really should contribute to this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/83uxr9/lovehate_aka_irrationalcontrarian_footwear/ The hate for moc toe boots is strong lol. They're freaking work boots for christ's sake, you're not wearing them to a ball For every hipster that actually works in work boots, there's a whole sizable EU country of poseurs like me just wearing them to the office. |
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Post by northcoast on Mar 19, 2018 19:54:37 GMT -6
I moved past my desire for moc toe boots. Growing up only carpenters and drywallers wore them and my kin were neither of those.....
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Post by I was REX on Mar 19, 2018 21:19:46 GMT -6
The hate for moc toe boots is strong lol. They're freaking work boots for christ's sake, you're not wearing them to a ball For every hipster that actually works in work boots, there's a whole sizable EU country of poseurs like me just wearing them to the office. it doesn't matter what they are made for as long as they balance the form/function checklist for the individual. I also think functional art is my favorite art. If your comfortable shoes/boots can also be pretty, that is even better! However, moc toes are hideous to me. There is something unrefined about them. Maybe I am missing out on a world of comfort, though. Also, that thread tends to share my dislike for chukkas! Reddit is a bit too intense and claustrophobic for me, so I don't venture there that often...which I why I prefer something smaller like this forum (but this pond does continue to dry up). It seems that everyone here loves the chukkas and I was starting to think there was something wrong with me...but now I know, I am not special. There are others out there! Hooray! |
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Post by scooter on Mar 19, 2018 23:52:44 GMT -6
For every hipster that actually works in work boots, there's a whole sizable EU country of poseurs like me just wearing them to the office. it doesn't matter what they are made for as long as they balance the form/function checklist for the individual. I also think functional art is my favorite art. If your comfortable shoes/boots can also be pretty, that is even better! However, moc toes are hideous to me. There is something unrefined about them. Maybe I am missing out on a world of comfort, though. Also, that thread tends to share my dislike for chukkas! Reddit is a bit too intense and claustrophobic for me, so I don't venture there that often...which I why I prefer something smaller like this forum (but this pond does continue to dry up). It seems that everyone here loves the chukkas and I was starting to think there was something wrong with me...but now I know, I am not special. There are others out there! Hooray! Oh, don't worry. You've got a safe space here, too. I don't care for chukkas, either. |
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Post by northcoast on Mar 20, 2018 6:59:53 GMT -6
Also, that thread tends to share my dislike for chukkas! Reddit is a bit too intense and claustrophobic for me, so I don't venture there that often...which I why I prefer something smaller like this forum (but this pond does continue to dry up). It seems that everyone here loves the chukkas and I was starting to think there was something wrong with me...but now I know, I am not special. There are others out there! Hooray! I will not wear: Chukkas Chelseas Moc Toe Boots Hiking Boots (though those FEIT wool lined hikers are fun) As the days go by I get closer to disliking brouge'd boots as I am leaning towards they belong on shoes which is warming me up to LWB. Speaking of LWB, this Buday shell SWB has been haunting me: www.styleforum.net/content/type/61/id/1949559/ |
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Post by kkozel on Mar 20, 2018 8:05:22 GMT -6
Saw that canoe club truman sale still sleeping on the black waxed flesh. Glad the maryam's sold out overnight.
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Post by DigDug on Mar 20, 2018 20:59:00 GMT -6
Also, that thread tends to share my dislike for chukkas! Reddit is a bit too intense and claustrophobic for me, so I don't venture there that often...which I why I prefer something smaller like this forum (but this pond does continue to dry up). It seems that everyone here loves the chukkas and I was starting to think there was something wrong with me...but now I know, I am not special. There are others out there! Hooray! I will not wear: Chukkas Chelseas Moc Toe Boots Hiking Boots (though those FEIT wool lined hikers are fun) As the days go by I get closer to disliking brouge'd boots as I am leaning towards they belong on shoes which is warming me up to LWB. Speaking of LWB, this Buday shell SWB has been haunting me: www.styleforum.net/content/type/61/id/1949559/I also felt this way about Chukkas. But I've been converted to now thinking that a Chukka may be the boot to rule them all! I bought my Boys each a pair of Alden Kudu Chukkas. And since then myself a pair of Clarks desert Boots. I'm finding them to be the most versatile boot we own. They are very easy to put on (especially compared to my RD Beckmans), comfortable, dress up or down and not many guys wear them. |
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Post by Mowgli on Mar 21, 2018 6:55:20 GMT -6
Also, that thread tends to share my dislike for chukkas! Reddit is a bit too intense and claustrophobic for me, so I don't venture there that often...which I why I prefer something smaller like this forum (but this pond does continue to dry up). It seems that everyone here loves the chukkas and I was starting to think there was something wrong with me...but now I know, I am not special. There are others out there! Hooray! I will not wear: Chukkas Chelseas Moc Toe Boots Hiking Boots (though those FEIT wool lined hikers are fun) As the days go by I get closer to disliking brouge'd boots as I am leaning towards they belong on shoes which is warming me up to LWB. Speaking of LWB, this Buday shell SWB has been haunting me: www.styleforum.net/content/type/61/id/1949559/Mostly agree with your list of dislikes, but i will have one pair of Chelsea boots for when I am in a hurry or for when I need to take my footwear on and off in a short time. |
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Post by drewcandraw on Mar 21, 2018 13:30:46 GMT -6
I wear boots that have zippers and velcros as its easier for my line of work nowadays. If your walking and standing 16-18 hours a day like I do, it only makes sense. I would buy Danner Accadias if they weighed less though.
I tried on some chelsea's finally at the local nordstrom rack but it didn't look right on me. Could be that it is a little to narrow/dressy for the rugged look I usually wear.
I like the bulky rugged clownshoe look posted on the previous page but with jeans that are not skinny and have a wider opening to go with that style.
I have moc toe low shoes with a thick rubber sole and I enjoy the weird look.
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Post by Jdub6 on Mar 22, 2018 16:10:06 GMT -6
Clarks' chukka were my first foray into anything other than regular ole shit kickers. Alden chukkas after a few years reoriented myself to the versatility of the chukka. Wear and love em both. I will say my engineer boots have been interesting as far as fit. They can be a major pain in the ass/endeavor.
Edit: I find moc toes horrid as well besides maybe the Alden Indy. Don't get it. Those little Clarks' moc toe on women remind of Dancing with Wolves for some reason...just too faux idk.
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Post by gaseousclay on Mar 23, 2018 10:31:39 GMT -6
I'm open to most boot types but wouldn't touch chelseas/jodhpurs if you paid me. Fugly
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Post by bentin on Mar 23, 2018 10:59:21 GMT -6
I'm open to most boot types but wouldn't touch chelseas/jodhpurs if you paid me. Fugly What if you could wear tights and carry a bow and wear a funny hat? |
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