+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2
1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 40 of 41

Thread: Boots!

  1. #1

    Default Boots!

    Post links to good boot merchants. My old ones finally broke so I have an excuse to buy new ones.

    What do you fine folks recommend ?

  2. #2
    Head Wreck's Avatar Dai the Llama
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    South Wales, United Kingdom
    Posts
    809

    Default Re: Boots!

    ones with soles

  3. #3
    DoctorZ's Avatar Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    The depths of hell. And I LIKE it.
    Posts
    492

    Default Re: Boots!

    Combat boots. They're fucking sturdy. (they have to be, those military dudes do a whole fucking lot in em)

    Plus, they're extremely comfortable. But the good ones cost a lot, like 100-200 bucks. For a pair of boots. Sure, they're really GOOD boots, but come on.

  4. #4
    One Eyed Cat's Avatar Senior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Subterranea
    Posts
    5,612

    Default Re: Boots!

    Have a pair of these I like. Decent quality. http://www.steel-boots.com/

  5. #5
    DoctorZ's Avatar Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    The depths of hell. And I LIKE it.
    Posts
    492

    Default Re: Boots!

    Oh, and combat books always look hot. At least to me, but I'm like... weird and all. >.<

  6. #6
    mystoo's Avatar Pirate Hooker
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Canada;)
    Posts
    1,562

    Default Re: Boots!

    I like e-bay cuz you can always find funky shit.

  7. #7

    Default Re: Boots!

    Quote Originally Posted by One Eyed Cat
    Have a pair of these I like. Decent quality. http://www.steel-boots.com/

    Thats the webpage I've been lookin for! Thanks One Eyed Cat.

  8. #8
    One Eyed Cat's Avatar Senior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Subterranea
    Posts
    5,612

    Default Re: Boots!

    Quote Originally Posted by Velvet-Tongue
    Thats the webpage I've been lookin for! Thanks One Eyed Cat.
    My Pleasure. They're one of the most promising brands I've come across/bought from recently. Let me know if you're looking for anything else.

    OEC

  9. #9

    Default Re: Boots!

    Thanks again ^^

  10. #10
    Bacchus88's Avatar Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Kingsport Tenn.
    Posts
    504

    Default Re: Boots!

    Velvet is for work or just a fashion statement?

    I stand on concrete for about 14 hours a day, I get a new pair about every six months or so. If it work related, your like me then. I like to have something is good on the foot. Bates Footwear does that, its made for law enforcement, military and ect. I swear by this footwear...
    5.11 tactical is another good boot
    http://www.511tactical.com/boots-black.html

    Blackhawk
    http://www.blackhawk.com/product1.asp?P=83BT01&C=C0865

  11. #11
    One Eyed Cat's Avatar Senior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Subterranea
    Posts
    5,612

    Default Re: Boots!

    Quote Originally Posted by Bacchus88
    Velvet is for work or just a fashion statement?

    I stand on concrete for about 14 hours a day, I get a new pair about every six months or so. If it work related, your like me then. I like to have something is good on the foot. Bates Footwear does that, its made for law enforcement, military and ect. I swear by this footwear...
    5.11 tactical is another good boot
    http://www.511tactical.com/boots-black.html

    Blackhawk
    http://www.blackhawk.com/product1.asp?P=83BT01&C=C0865
    Had a pair of blackhawk gloves. Were pretty good in cold weather. Think they were mostly for LEOs. Serious gear.

  12. #12
    SyntheticShock's Avatar ...
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Various places around the US.
    Posts
    795

    Default Re: Boots!

    I like www.pennangalan.com They can customize fabrics/colors in shoes and boots too!

  13. #13
    Bacchus88's Avatar Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Kingsport Tenn.
    Posts
    504

    Default Re: Boots!

    very well made gears and worth the money to spent on it...I have few vest from blackhawk, I would much rather wear the duty pants and shirt... that is my style, its functional, hardworking and it last....

  14. #14
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Posts
    2,545

    Default Re: Boots!

    Quote Originally Posted by mystoo
    I like e-bay cuz you can always find funky shit.
    I have to agree.

  15. #15
    Bikerpunk's Avatar Ill-intentioned bad apple
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    3,778

    Default Re: Boots!

    I used to buy boots from a biker place

    but I found the leatherboy gay guys have a better selection, cheaper. And they're enthusiastic about you trying them on.

  16. #16
    DoctorZ's Avatar Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    The depths of hell. And I LIKE it.
    Posts
    492

    Default Re: Boots!

    .... There are quite a few ways to take that, BP.

  17. #17
    a_small_death's Avatar The ugliest dj on earth
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    A dumpster behind the liquor store
    Posts
    1,075

    Default Re: Boots!

    Here is my favorite - http://www.newrockstore.com/

  18. #18
    DoctorZ's Avatar Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    The depths of hell. And I LIKE it.
    Posts
    492

    Default Re: Boots!

    Suddenly I just read the toic name as "Boobs!" and now I can't stop seeing it.

    Halp!

  19. #19
    Bacchus88's Avatar Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Kingsport Tenn.
    Posts
    504

    Default Re: Boots!

    that isnt really a bad thing!

  20. #20
    TheCosmicSheriff's Avatar If I could, would I?
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Heaven and hell
    Posts
    168

    Default Re: Boots!

    I just bought a pair of Dr Martin hikers and they feel great.

  21. #21
    Head Wreck's Avatar Dai the Llama
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    South Wales, United Kingdom
    Posts
    809

    Default Re: Boots!

    i've usedwww.pennangalan.com a lot, easy people to deal with. last 2 pairs i bought were a pair of grinders and a pair of new rocks of them. both size 9 initially, but i needed a 10 in the grinders and a 8 in the new rocks, they were happy to exchange them for appropriate sized ones.

    as to tactical gear... guy on my team recommends his Oakley boots, but he's the posh bugger on the team who never seems to get dirty. Hitech Magnums have been my mainstray for light duty ever since i used to volonteer as a medic on the race circuit. lowa's for mountain walking... hmm comfy but expensive

    the problem i have with shoes, is that i have noticed most have the "anti heel" effect, if feels like the ball of the foot is higher than the heel. is this just me?

  22. #22
    Black Spiral Dancer's Avatar RedHead Admirer Supreme!
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
    Posts
    2,477

    Default Re: Boots!

    I used to wear Hi-Tech Magnums ages ago. I wear 14-hole Doc Martens for work and either my 13-hole Vampire Doc Martens or New Rocks when going out.

  23. #23
    mystoo's Avatar Pirate Hooker
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Canada;)
    Posts
    1,562

    Default Re: Boots!

    I've had the same pair of DM's for about 12-13 years now. For work I wear Harleys. SUPER comfortable!!!

  24. #24
    Rockwulf's Avatar Negatory
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Philly PA
    Posts
    2,660

    Default Re: Boots!

    Lately I've been going the "cheap" route. I find that with a pair of reusable, inexpensive arch supports, you can buy like 6 pairs of less expensive boots and they'll last as long as the one expensive hardcore pair. But with the advantage of you having nice new looking shoes more often than the one pair of dingey boots I've worn all year.

    Right now I'm rocking a pair of basic black steel toe boots from "Smith's" which I'll admit was a gamble since I'd never heard of them. But it's been a few months in and I'm still diggin' on them.

  25. #25

    Default Re: Boots!

    I would second Pennangalan and New Rocks, although they're both fairly expensive.

  26. #26
    Black Spiral Dancer's Avatar RedHead Admirer Supreme!
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
    Posts
    2,477

    Default Re: Boots!

    My first pair of DMs are now nailed to the ceiling of our local DM stockist, as they have a DM graveyard. You get a "toe-tag" so you can say goodbye to your beloved footwear. Afterall, Shoes have Soles too!

  27. #27
    Rockwulf's Avatar Negatory
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Philly PA
    Posts
    2,660

    Default Re: Boots!

    Quote Originally Posted by Black Spiral Dancer
    My first pair of DMs are now nailed to the ceiling of our local DM stockist, as they have a DM graveyard. You get a "toe-tag" so you can say goodbye to your beloved footwear. Afterall, Shoes have Soles too!
    To put the following statement in perspective, I've edited a homosexual porn.


    That said, your post just now might just be the gayest thing I've ever seen in my life.

  28. #28
    vampirabat's Avatar Junior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    LA
    Posts
    3

    Default Re: Boots!

    Pennengalan's are great, but not super sturdy for the price tag. I have always been a Luichiny fan (for girls), which hold up and you can stand in them for 10 hours. For boys New Rock of course or Docs or Gripfast... shoes make the outfit, so I really say fuck Demonia, unless you simply need a club shoe

  29. #29
    mystoo's Avatar Pirate Hooker
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Canada;)
    Posts
    1,562

    Default Re: Boots!

    Do you keep your boots on while doin the nasty? Just wondering

  30. #30
    DoctorZ's Avatar Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    The depths of hell. And I LIKE it.
    Posts
    492

    Default Re: Boots!

    Is that an open question?

    Cause if so... *raises hand*

  31. #31
    Rockwulf's Avatar Negatory
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Philly PA
    Posts
    2,660

    Default Re: Boots!

    I don't get why there's so much love for Docs. I've had a couple pairs in the past and they just kind of suck. The soles lack any kind of support or cushioning. The leather's weak and gets scuffed when you look at them funny. And on top of that they're expensive as all hell.

  32. #32
    Kidthorazine's Avatar hippiepotsmoker
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Louisville, KY
    Posts
    1,979

    Default Re: Boots!

    I currently wear http://www.beatwear.co.uk/acatalog/info_654.html but they are kinda pricey, and aren't good for work or anything like that, if you want something more general purpose get some combat boots from your local army surplus store.

  33. #33
    a_small_death's Avatar The ugliest dj on earth
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    A dumpster behind the liquor store
    Posts
    1,075

    Default Re: Boots!

    My only beef with new rock is the weight. After a long night it can hurt. I think the gel insoles I have for then have been a life saver.

  34. #34
    Amelia G's Avatar chick in charge
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Born in London. Lived everywhere.
    Posts
    7,181

    Default Re: Boots!

    Quote Originally Posted by Rockwulf
    I don't get why there's so much love for Docs. I've had a couple pairs in the past and they just kind of suck. The soles lack any kind of support or cushioning. The leather's weak and gets scuffed when you look at them funny. And on top of that they're expensive as all hell.

    Yeah, I had used Army surplus boots that a friend and I picked up at a random surplus store in I think New Haven, on a lark because we were going to a Cro-Mags show. I wore them for years. They finally wore out and a nail started coming through the sole and I replaced them with Docs. The Docs never had the same comfort to wear all night and I eventually wished I'd just paid a shoemaker to fix my Army surplus boots.

  35. #35
    Black Spiral Dancer's Avatar RedHead Admirer Supreme!
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
    Posts
    2,477

    Default Re: Boots!

    My only beef with New Rocks is the limited lifetime. An average pair lasts me about 6 months, maybe longer if I don't wear them for work. The Soles always split.

    DMs in the UK aren't that expensive, and the copany has cottoned on to the idea that people may want silly designs rather than the usual normal boot.

  36. #36
    Amelia G's Avatar chick in charge
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Born in London. Lived everywhere.
    Posts
    7,181

    Default Re: Boots!

    Quote Originally Posted by vampirabat
    Pennengalan's are great, but not super sturdy for the price tag. I have always been a Luichiny fan (for girls), which hold up and you can stand in them for 10 hours. For boys New Rock of course or Docs or Gripfast... shoes make the outfit, so I really say fuck Demonia, unless you simply need a club shoe

    I have some New Rocks I love, but I can't wear them since I broke my ankle. One of the pairs I have, I bought at their HQ in Vegas and they voluntarily also fixed a metal thing (for free) which had fallen off the boots of the person hanging out with me when I bought them. Super nice folks.

  37. #37
    Head Wreck's Avatar Dai the Llama
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    South Wales, United Kingdom
    Posts
    809

    Default Re: Boots!

    the soft rubber and the weight is their downfall. i managed to keep mine in good nick for daily use for about a year and a half, my previous pair of cowboy boots didn't last that long. and when i was last in Bristol,i called into an old girlfriend and she was still using the pair she had in collage, though now totally worn down to the resin heel.

    their comfy, but so heavy.

    current daily users though are: http://www.pennangalan.com/boots/FW292.php

    only one issue so far with one of the chromed nails holding the trim going awol. fixed easily

  38. #38
    Black Spiral Dancer's Avatar RedHead Admirer Supreme!
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
    Posts
    2,477

    Default Re: Boots!

    I always seem to confuse people by the fact that I can actually dance in New Rocks, and I tend not to choose the lighter versions. I never choose boots lower than the bottom of the calf.

  39. #39
    Head Wreck's Avatar Dai the Llama
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    South Wales, United Kingdom
    Posts
    809

    Default Re: Boots!

    never had an issue with the wieght. most ofmy strength is lower body, unusualll for men

  40. #40

    Default Re: Boots!

    Ended up getting 10-eyed black boots from one-eyes cats link. Thanks everyone for all the links .

    I'll post some pics when the suckers arrive.

+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. Boots - Which Would You Buy?
    By Syn~Ammon in forum Blue Blood Boards
    Replies: 31
    Last Post: 01-28-2011, 12:34 AM
  2. Gothic/industrial boots question
    By koolagh in forum Blue Blood Boards
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 09-23-2009, 11:08 PM
  3. What Goes With Red Thigh High Boots?
    By MistressJennifer in forum Blue Blood Boards
    Replies: 35
    Last Post: 11-30-2005, 03:01 PM
  4. Combat Boots
    By Amelia G in forum Blue Blood Boards
    Replies: 24
    Last Post: 12-17-2004, 06:27 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Blue Blood
Trappings | Personalities | Galleries | Entertainment | Art | Books | Music | Popcorn | Sex | Happenings | Oddities | Trade/Business | Manifesto | Media | Community
Blue Blood | Contact Us | Advertise | Submissions | About Blue Blood | Links | $Webmasters$
Interested in being a Blue Blood model, writer, illustrator, or photographer? Get in touch