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Anonymous01/17/26, 21:22No.18635630/btg/ boot general
/btg/ BOOT GENERAL - ENGINEERS EDITION
What do I need to care for my boots?
>Old cotton t shirt (one for cleaning, another for applying conditioners)
>Horsehair brush ($10-15)
>Wooden shoe trees ($10-15)
>Light conditioner like Lexol/Bick4/renovateur
>Heavy conditioner (if you live in terrible snow/rain areas) Sno seal/Obernauf LP
>Don't forget that boots need time to dry properly, rotate them and rest them
How do I deal with x stain?
>mud: allow it to dry then brush off
>salt: water and cloth as soon as possible
>saturated wet: allow the boot to dry for a full day, stuff with newspaper
>scuffs and scratches: buff vigorously with horsehair brush
>Should I buy turdsdays/soloshits/doc shitans?
No they are filled with synthetic materials aimed at instant comfort but will not hold up to actual use.
>b-b-but muh ecelebs on youtube said they're good
no. you will waste your time and money and still have uncomfortable footwear at the end of the day. spend the extra $100 and get something real.
>Are Thursdays any good?
no.
Manufacturer Red Flags
>Luxury
>Bespoke
>Sustainable
>Vegan
>Unknown leather source
>Made in Chyna/Mexico/Indonesia
Boot Red Flags
>Dainite (Get vibram v-bar instead)
>C*rk/C*lastic
>Zippers
>Non gusseted tongues
>Excessive/unnecessary seams
>Combination/mixed material heels
Boot Brands NO
>Turdsdays
>Doc Shitters/Soloshitters
>any Whatsapp makers in the far east
>Blkbrd
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Anon01/17/26, 22:13No.18635647
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Anon01/17/26, 22:16No.18635648
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Anon01/17/26, 22:27No.18635654
I impulsively bought these Del Toro loafers because they're having a big sale. Almost 200 off for them
I really wanted some suede loafers and something Blake stitched because I like my loafers to be light and flexible
Should be here next week
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Anon01/17/26, 23:58No.18635678
I need a boot that's fine in snow/slush/rain (think clearing the driveway in new england at the most extreme) that doesn't look like dogshit if I wear them inside. Do yall have any suggestions?I was thinking of blundstone thermals but idk if that'll be too hot when it's not winter. Might be asking for it to do too much.
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Anon01/18/26, 04:36No.18635813
How'd I do /btg/
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Anon01/18/26, 05:22No.18635832
are grant stones good or overpriced? they are the only brand I can find with good quality and come in size 6 mens, only thing is that I live in asia so if something goes wrong, returns will be a pain though
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Anon01/18/26, 05:26No.18635834
>pu footbeds
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Anon01/18/26, 09:23No.18635907
I wear a black suit for work. I need black boot recommendations that work with a suit. Ideally they have to be comfortable since I'm standing all day.
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Anon01/18/26, 14:50No.18635982
I urgently need to know if these can stretch half a size
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Anon01/18/26, 19:38No.18636187
Opinions?
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Anon01/18/26, 21:06No.18636249
Thoughts? I think the look pretty sleek. Is the brand any good? https://myrqvist.com/products/abisko-black-country-calf
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Anon01/19/26, 01:26No.18636393
The arch in my whites 350s are coming unglued. What do I do?
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Anon01/19/26, 02:40No.18636426
Can anyone identify these boots?
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Anon01/19/26, 04:02No.18636458
Does anyone know about Brunello’s Western Boots
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Anon01/19/26, 06:28No.18636552
Is this worth considering? There's a person selling their used RM Williams sz10.5 for $125. Their post has been up for 13 weeks and I'm thinking of offering $100 but is the condition alright for the price?https://imgur.com/a/RD7zolR
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Anon01/19/26, 07:01No.18636576
>Boot thread
>Fragrance thread
>Watch thread
All made by the same person.
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Anon01/19/26, 10:24No.18636668
Bros, how reliable is Etsy?I really want an alligator or crocodile leather Balmoral boot
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Anon01/19/26, 16:22No.18636847
has anyone ever bought used footwear before?
there's potential for huge savings but I get the ick hard when I think of wearing other people's shoes
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Anon01/19/26, 17:38No.18636889
any /btg/ approved chukkas? Anything made well under 200 USD is a plus
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Anon01/19/26, 19:00No.18636953
Thoughts on these? They’re at the top of my budget. I need something to wear to class and hike on weekends. I like the fudge color a lot.
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Anon01/19/26, 20:55No.18637003
Is this heel height too zesty?
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Anon01/19/26, 21:17No.18637027
Desert boots are for history major rejects.
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Anon01/19/26, 21:29No.18637044
Did some guy in desert boots fuck anyone's oneitis?
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Anon01/19/26, 21:31No.18637046
How would you style these desert boots?
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Anon01/19/26, 21:31No.18637047
it happened to me (my oneitis was male)
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Anon01/19/26, 21:50No.18637070
You guys don't actually take the opinions of anons seriously right? No one here puts any weight whatsoever into anything someone here says I hope
ISHYHDDT
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Anon01/19/26, 23:40No.18637190
i stopped by a local boutique over the weekend that stocked both john lofgren and viberg. from a total layman non-autistic pov, the lofgren boots seemed more impressive in hand. pic unrel
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Anon01/20/26, 01:06No.18637294
LISTEN UP FAGGOTS. SWEAR TO GOD IM SICK OF THIS BULLSHIT. YOU GET NEW BOOTS, AND YOU TELL US YOU GOT NEW BOOTS. STOP FUCKING AROUND AND ASSUME THE FUCKING POSITIONBLKBRD BOOT FAG POST YOUR BOOTS IN POSITION. GUY IN THIS THREAD WHO SPENT 60 ON BOOTS, MAN THE FUCK UP AND POST YOUR BOOTSFAGGOTS
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Anon01/20/26, 02:23No.18637336
Thoughts?
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Anon01/20/26, 16:42No.18637644
Do I look like a poser if I wear engineer boots and down own a motorcycle?
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Anon01/20/26, 19:27No.18637747
Bought chink mocassin boots, will let you know how those turn out. Would have preferred Yuketen, Easymoc, or Russell but I've got wide ass feet and I know the chink ones will fit.
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Anon01/20/26, 21:12No.18637798
copped doc 2976s a full size down. I'm an 11 in vans and bought a 10. am I fucked?
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Anon01/20/26, 21:24No.18637805
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Anon01/21/26, 16:27No.18638230
if i want a pair of boots i could wear to a funeral but like also out walking the dog is there anything that fits that versatility profile?
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Anon01/21/26, 17:03No.18638264
I inspected some bean boots at the mall and they had terrible workmanship. Jagged cut line on the leather where it meets the rubber with visble clear epoxy squeezeout everywhere. Then I looked at the keen workboot version and they had the same thing. Is there a duck boot without trash quality?
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Anon01/21/26, 19:19No.18638349
what the fuck color pants do i wear with black boots. everything looks like shit
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Anon01/21/26, 21:13No.18638453
Hey guys, my cheap €40 boots are starting to break after 2 years and I've decided to invest in some better quality boots this time. I lurked this general for a bit to get a feel for what to look for and what to avoid but I could use some help.This is roughly what I'm looking for:
>My budget is around €300-400 (can stretch to €500-600 if you think it's justifiable)
>Leather
>Re-soleable
>Function over form
>Lining(?)They're mostly for casual use during colder months, I live in Sweden right now where the temperature can drop to -15C (5°F) but even so my feet rarely get cold so not sure if the lining is necessary.
I like to walk to work most days, it's 4-5km both ways (3 miles) so nothing crazy, and it's all on asphalt (or snow) if that matters, other than that they'd be used for the occasional walk in the forest.Anyone got some pointers? Picrel is kind of what my old boots looked like (I liked the look), they were super comfy and I never got sore feet even after walking for a couple of hours even though they were the cheapest chinamade trash from a discount store. I wouldn't mind something similar but I'm open to most suggestions.
Thanks.
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Anon01/22/26, 15:47No.18639022
is red wing the definitive value for money brand?
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Anon01/22/26, 16:22No.18639049
What are some hiking style boot brands in 300-500 range? I looked at paraboot/fracap but dont really like the style of the laces coming almost down to the tip of the shoe
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Anon01/22/26, 18:55No.18639150
Can anyone ID these boots? I thought the chevron pressed into the leather sole would have been enough to identify with AI tools but I was wrong...
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Anon01/22/26, 21:29No.18639254
Is it true that leather shoes are ruined if you wear them during rain/snow even once? Or are the people who say that crabs trying to pull me down?
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Anon01/23/26, 01:11No.18639364
what the fuck do you do with the leftover lace at the top
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Anon01/23/26, 03:10No.18639411
why is a rose anvil video 40m now?
i just want to see inside a shoe?
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Anon01/23/26, 07:23No.18639513
Cheaney Spitalfields.
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Anon01/23/26, 12:22No.18639617
What kind of polish do you guys use on your boots? Do you color match to the leather or use neutral?
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Anon01/23/26, 20:07No.18639854
How’s the sizing on Red Wing Supersoles, more specifically the 953?
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Anon01/24/26, 04:59No.18640236
Are Helms better than Thursdays?
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Anon01/24/26, 09:45No.18640341
Thoughts ? ? ?
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Anon01/24/26, 10:07No.18640349
Engineer vs Ropers
Which is better and why?
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Anon01/24/26, 10:12No.18640350
Is this the porkwear thread?
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Anon01/24/26, 19:46No.18640578
presented without comment
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Anon01/24/26, 19:51No.18640581
good heavens look at the time it's sour graping about engineers o'clock
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Anon01/24/26, 20:11No.18640589
I'm coming back to the civilized world after 6 years of living in the mountains and wearing only hiking boots. I'm losing my mind trying to find a civilized-looking boot that's even half as comfortable as my hiking boots. Are these Meermin boots any good?
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Anon01/25/26, 02:29No.18640751
Is this really the only reliable cream, wax and polish brand?
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Anon01/25/26, 02:33No.18640753
You know, after almost two weeks, this boot has really grown on me.
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Anon01/25/26, 09:15No.18640912
any alpine boot recs?
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Anon01/25/26, 20:51No.18641179
>Boot Brands NO
>SoloshittersWtf? I bought some Solovairs last year and they have been phenomenal, noticeably better construction than the Doc Martens they were replacing.Why are they considered verboten?
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Anon01/26/26, 09:19No.18641482
Why do some boots have butt cracks?
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Anon01/26/26, 18:19No.18641640
I am setting aside $1k from my tax return for getting my grail shoes
Can't decide between the Alden LHS or the Crockett and Jones Harvard
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Anon01/26/26, 19:03No.18641665
I put mink oil on (for four hours) on my non black boots...I didn't know bros, I didn't know.
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Anon01/26/26, 19:28No.18641693
Are there any boots that look like Meermin/Thursday boots but aren't Made in China crap and don't destroy your feet?
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Anon01/26/26, 20:02No.18641731
I want the anons burgandy boots he said they were from meermin who else makes boots like that
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Anon01/27/26, 05:37No.18642111
I've had my Jim Greens for 2 years now, very happy with them.
I stopped caring about keeping them super clean after ~6 months because these are my every day boot now. Very comfortable.
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Anon01/27/26, 13:59No.18642308
What do I think about this boot? Looks cool but not sure what I think about unlined suede even though I guess it’s quite thick suede. Would have preferred fully lined I think. Same leather as this guys
>https://youtu.be/cDyn9BR70lQ?si=cnMrqv8NGOURWSB6
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Anon01/27/26, 14:37No.18642326
What's the difference between the Red Wing Moc Toe 875 and 1907? Looking online is giving me conflicting answers
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Anon01/27/26, 15:00No.18642339
That’s a good deal
>https://www.luosjiet.com/products/t-g-escape-boondoker-boot-luosjiet%C2%AEboots-yellow-brown-oiled-cowhide-reverseshort-hair?variant=51705714934079
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Anon01/27/26, 15:59No.18642364
Recs for warm socks for unlined boots? My darn tough mediums aren't all that warm. They also can't be massive because my boot are properly sized.
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Anon01/27/26, 18:16No.18642454
wtf? a 2 years ago I bought some TLB shoes and they were $439, now they're $575?
I got some Carminas a few years back and they're $200 more in price
people are always like "why is the quality shoe industry dying? why are there no cobblers anymore?"
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Anon01/27/26, 20:38No.18642532
What brands should I consider? Everyday boots for being casually social and the office. Nothing very fancy. Preferably arch support for a regular arch without needing an insert.
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Anon01/27/26, 21:46No.18642579
Which would you anons consider dressier? White's MP plain-toe Diante sole or Semi-Dress? I like both a lot but I work in an office so I don't need a work-style boot.
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Anon01/28/26, 07:24No.18642865
Thinken of paraboot avoriaz
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Anon01/28/26, 12:53No.18642963
A box inside a box, what might it be?
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Anon01/28/26, 12:58No.18642966
Nice, they sent me a thanks photo. He must be the maker.
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Anon01/28/26, 13:03No.18642969
ZAMN!
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Anon01/28/26, 13:06No.18642971
She's 2?!
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Anon01/28/26, 13:56No.18642983
Make a new thread retards
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Anon01/28/26, 14:24No.18642995
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