New boots needed

VimFuego

octatonic said:

Red Wing Iron Rangers.

"I'd spend close to £100."

UnclePsychosis

fretmeister said:

I get my boots from Military Kit. Super Grade or Grade 1 used. Most of the time I can't see they've ever been tried on.

For my current boots I got a pair of Meindl boots, RRP £375, for £65.
They look brand new and are the most comfy boots I've ever had.

Obviously with surplus stuff the stock varies a lot, but it's definitely worth a look.

Just bought a pair of these on the back of this - top tip. 

Really comfy, can tell they're quality. They're ugly as sin mind you but they'll only get worn in apocalyptic weather or in a muddy field so I'll cope. 

octatonic

VimFuego said:

octatonic said:

Red Wing Iron Rangers.

"I'd spend close to £100."

Ah, missed that. 

nero1701

I love my Redwings, Danner make a great pair also.

Kittyfrisk

UnclePsychosis said:

fretmeister said:

I get my boots from Military Kit. Super Grade or Grade 1 used. Most of the time I can't see they've ever been tried on.

For my current boots I got a pair of Meindl boots, RRP £375, for £65.
They look brand new and are the most comfy boots I've ever had.

Obviously with surplus stuff the stock varies a lot, but it's definitely worth a look.

Just bought a pair of these on the back of this - top tip. 

Really comfy, can tell they're quality. They're ugly as sin mind you but they'll only get worn in apocalyptic weather or in a muddy field so I'll cope. 

Enjoy them, they're top quality boots.
I found that the rubber 'lace lock' tab drives me to distraction when trying to get them off in a hurry after a wet dog walk.

Rob1742

This thread should be renamed The Ugly Footwear thread.

One of you must be Tommy Saxondale.

SteveRobinson

I bought these from Military Kit. Haix Airpower Jungle Boot Army Combat Patrol Boots £45.

Not exactly for everyday wear but perfect for the allotment.

PLOP

You should look on Vinted. I got my latest pair of Meindl hiking boots for £50 there, and they came in the box with the tags on and paper balls inside the shoes. They RRP for £180. These are my second pair of Meindls and I wear them almost every day, got the first ones in 2015 and just replaced them in November. 

roundthebend

For those struggling with the brief, these are on my consideration list. They're a casual style, trainer based rather than rigid shoe style, comfy to go to gigs, sit in the pub, walk around town for a bit, etc.

Not bad at £50, and I have a pair of trainers from the same range which I quite like.

https://www.supereight.net/shop/etnies-jameson-htw-winterised-skate-shoes-brown-black-tan/?attribute_pa_size=7-uk&gclid=CjwKCAiAtt2tBhBDEiwALZuhAN37rzRssKRHmjGGtxy9My1LDn--TxVALXxiDo79NDFH0T0Z0n18CxoCRSgQAvD_BwE

guitargeek62

octatonic said:

Red Wing Iron Rangers.

These.

I bought a pair nearly ten years ago and they're just coming due for a resole. The leather's held up brilliantly on them too - they're my biking boots so they've been worn in all weathers for tens of thousands of miles of riding, with lots of walking around in-between and full days in the office. I wouldn't hesitate to replace them with another identical pair, and wouldn't bother looking at anything else now.


(Though they're above the budget!)

Vintage65

bertie said:

and panties ?   I think Spork's got that covered

Now there's a reason to be cheerful.

oaf

https://www.timberland.co.uk/shop/en/tbl-uk/maple-grove-chukka-for-men-in-brown-a297q358




These are similar to the others on your shortlist.

oaf

Meh I tried to include a pic but mobile phone and this website...

nero1701

guitargeek62 said:

octatonic said:

Red Wing Iron Rangers.

These.

I bought a pair nearly ten years ago and they're just coming due for a resole. The leather's held up brilliantly on them too - they're my biking boots so they've been worn in all weathers for tens of thousands of miles of riding, with lots of walking around in-between and full days in the office. I wouldn't hesitate to replace them with another identical pair, and wouldn't bother looking at anything else now.


(Though they're above the budget!)

I've 2 pairs of moc toes and a pair of chukka's, I've just had a pair of moc toe's resoled with a vibram lug sole,, makes them really chunky and stand right out!

snowblind

Now THAT is a pair of boots!

Most of the better quality boots have you looking like an extra from the movie Jarhead. I tend to use Merrells which are good for about 5 years then they disintegrate. Don't look too hideous though.

roundthebend

oaf said:

https://www.timberland.co.uk/shop/en/tbl-uk/maple-grove-chukka-for-men-in-brown-a297q358




These are similar to the others on your shortlist.

Yes, those fit the brief nicely. 

jonnyburgo

I bought Nike Mid Winter Ebernon in green from Vinted for £16 last year, warm and waterproof, might be up your alley? 
https://keeshoes.com/nike-ebernon-mid-winter-m-aq8754-300-shoes-green-i70430.html

roundthebend

Yeah, those Nike boots are in the right ballpark 

victorludorum

roundthebend said:

bbill335 said:

if the sole's are still waterproof i'd just polish those up and keep wearing them. seems wasteful to get "new, and different, but similar" rather than something totally different for different occasions.

That's a reasonable point. The upper on one of these has come unstitched and Timpsons said they couldn't repair it. So I used leather glue, which has worked but made them ugly. The soul is starting to tear because they're a slightly large fit so you get that sharp kink above the toes. They'll probably work for another month, but they've lasted me 6 years so far so I don't feel too bad about ditching them now.

PS @JAYJO ;
I won't be using these for cycle commuting, but the all-weather capability is a nice comfort to have. You're right though, military boots wouldn't be my choice.

The soul may be torn, but if the heart's ok then they might go on for years! ;-)

fretmeister

UnclePsychosis said:

fretmeister said:

I get my boots from Military Kit. Super Grade or Grade 1 used. Most of the time I can't see they've ever been tried on.

For my current boots I got a pair of Meindl boots, RRP £375, for £65.
They look brand new and are the most comfy boots I've ever had.

Obviously with surplus stuff the stock varies a lot, but it's definitely worth a look.

Just bought a pair of these on the back of this - top tip. 

Really comfy, can tell they're quality. They're ugly as sin mind you but they'll only get worn in apocalyptic weather or in a muddy field so I'll cope. 

They grip really well when it's icy too.