High Fashion Mountaineering Boots...

[superBobo]

in all fairness to the bobo

those timbo boots are not bad cheaper alternatives to russ moc

sufu-ers like quality but we also like cheap shit

economic crisis status

Truer words haven´t been spoken.

Peasant status (dad´s style concept) 4 life... or hopefully not.

[mlwdp]

I'm trying to cop through a proxy:

Thoughts? And does Danner fit true to size?

[camc]

deluxe x russell mocs.

not as good as the ndg ones imo but still pretty decent

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

The fuck is happening to this thread?!?!?!

I don't give a fuck what people post (within reason) but anything that makes superbobo and Gnar scrap is wack. Timberland hasn't made a quality boot in years, that's common knowledge. However, they are still somewhat thread appropriate. Russell Moc's infiltrated this thread and found a loving home here. That's cool. Boat shoes and Lacoste boots can get fucked.

For Real.

[poopslush]

here are my danner mountain light IIs, not high fashion at all but still tight IMO

they are darker than they look in the picture

Can anyone recommend some product to protect and waterproof the leather, or for general care?

[erbs]

^

Obenauf's LP. A lot of people like Pecard's too, but I don't have any personal experience with it.

Some red laces would also be nice.

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

here are my danner mountain light IIs, not high fashion at all but still tight IMO

Those look great. Are they an older model, or recent?

[poopslush]

Those look great. Are they an older model, or recent?

They are from the late 70s according to the seller. I agree about the red laces, I was gonna go get some yesterday but didn't get around to it.

[dino might]

anyone help a brotha out and post a picture of hailxenu's (i think) gucci worker boots?

[Tronics]

^^

those danners look soo good! def need to stick some red tubular laces in them!

found these boots while browsing for some old mag cut outs.

think their made by margiela...

[herpsky]

[doctorgnar]

The fuck is happening to this thread?!?!?!

I don't give a fuck what people post (within reason) but anything that makes superbobo and Gnar scrap is wack. Timberland hasn't made a quality boot in years, that's common knowledge. However, they are still somewhat thread appropriate. Russell Moc's infiltrated this thread and found a loving home here. That's cool. Boat shoes and Lacoste boots can get fucked.

For Real.

I just want to say that I hope my actions weren't anyway construed as malicious towards my boy bobo. Dudes got some good styles, and I fully respect his opinion.

Thats all.

[grilled cheese]

Can anyone recommend some product to protect and waterproof the leather, or for general care?

poop, those are looking good. as far as the care goes, if you are looking for actual waterproofing i would probably use snoseal or nikwax. in an ideal world you would clean/condition first, let completely dry, then apply a wax-based product like the ones above, letting cure a full 10-12 hours. with any luck those will be good for mad much years.

[poopslush]

thanks for the help. I got some leather conditioner today and they look and feel 100% better. I got some waterproofer too but haven't applied it.

[grilled cheese]

Cool cool. After posting it got me thinking about guys like HeBay who have gotten Limmers. There is some debate over boot care options among people I know that are into Limmers. First of all, as I mentioned before, Limmers use a (supposedly) unique chrome tanning process, and for this reason they have their own product called "Limmer Boot Grease." HeBay you should get some of this stuff--it's righteous. The Limmers themselves have argued against the use of wax-based products (especially 'heavy' waxes like Snoseal), maintaining that wax clogs the pores of the leather and thereby reduces the lifespan of boots. I've used Limmer Boot Grease to great effect on my boots, but I've also used Nikwax pretty consistently over the years on my Vasques--and they're still great after a decade. I don't know--and I've never tried--what the impact of the boot grease on oil-tanned or other non-Limmer leather, but I can't imagine it would be harmful. I just thought I'd let folks know that the 'standard procedures' don't necessarily apply to Limmers.

[SENDkylHISPASSWORD]

just picked these up for $5. I do not know anything about them.

[Hella Hyphy]

just picked these up for $5. I do not know anything about them.

where? wouldn't mind stopping by there.

[SENDkylHISPASSWORD]

where? wouldn't mind stopping by there.

some thrift store in buffalo, actually.

[Eccles]

I've had my eye on Gokey boots for a while particularly this model the 5" or Sauvage hiker named after the boots worn by french-canadian explorers of the great lakes, and seem to be the real deal hunting/hiking boot and are highly regarded in those fields

the Gokey name is now I think owned owned by Orvis and this pic from their site makes them look like a wierd elongated dress shoe but the Vintage/Worn pairs I've seen make them look quite attractive.

They are also custom fitted and hand sewn

I was curious if anyone had any experience or opinions and if there were any real difference in quality or construction pre/post Orvis.

[Helgen]

gucci seem to be doing a bit of this sort of thing, eg

I'm keen for a pair of trekking boots that actually look nice. They've gotta be usable though, I want to wear them up the mountains! I'm not sure I'd trust something made by gucci not to fall to bits if I used them in anger. Conversely, it seems that most technical boots look shit

I'm thinking mil-surp might be the way forward.

Yeah, seriously, like people I know that aren't even really into fashion are hopping on these, but they're definitely not my cup of tea.

I might not mind rocking a pair of timbo's if anything, black or khaki.

[grilled cheese]

I've had my eye on Gokey boots for a while particularly this model the 5" or Sauvage hiker named after the boots worn by french-canadian explorers of the great lakes, and seem to be the real deal hunting/hiking boot and are highly regarded in those fields

the Gokey name is now I think owned owned by Orvis and this pic from their site makes them look like a wierd elongated dress shoe but the Vintage/Worn pairs I've seen make them look quite attractive.

They are also custom fitted and hand sewn

I was curious if anyone had any experience or opinions and if there were any real difference in quality or construction pre/post Orvis.

Eccles, I have a pair of the Sauvage hikers that I've worn for about a year--maybe more. I'll try and post pics (and additional thoughts) soon--as in the next 3 or so days.

[Eccles]

appreciate it cheese

although I think I answered my own question with the pics as there is a definite difference in construction

gonna keep my eye out for vintage pairs although no luck finding my size in the last year or so

Eccles, I have a pair of the Sauvage hikers that I've worn for about a year--maybe more. I'll try and post pics (and additional thoughts) soon--as in the next 3 or so days.

[fadingblue]

Made in Amurica!

[linkejeuk]

those vogel boots are nice, they are too expensive for me though. for more custom boots of the workboot type check http://www.nicksboots.com/index.htm.

I really like some of the models he has. Like this one. You can change things like the toe shape etc. Good prices as well.

There are a lot of custom boot makers out there, most do western type stuff though.

[linkejeuk]

also, someone should get these. they look nice. or these. and these, these as well more interesting

boots to see

for the lucky person with huge feet

don't feel like looking up the good ebay finds threat.

[Window]

The Knapps and the Irish Setters are nice. Had meant to bid on these Asolo's but forgot.

dangit.

[vamks]

also, someone should get these. they look nice. or these. and these, these as well more interesting

boots to see

for the lucky person with huge feet

don't feel like looking up the good ebay finds threat.

I will + rep when I can. Sick post, thank you.

[breakfasteatre]

Keep in mind, vintage boots, if the rubber sole has become hard and brittle, you will crack it when you walk in them. I found a pair of deadstock boots at a local value village where the vibram sole had become hard, and the first time i wore them they cracked along the sole perpendicular to the length of the boot near the ball of my foot, all the way through to the inside, through the leather insole even!

[Yardsale]

[e0d9n0b5]

ahahahah timberland owns