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/btg/ BOOT GENERAL - WESCO 7500 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/Bck4/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

PREV>>18334251>>18339160
I have them on crepe soles in the Drake’s branding. They’re very comfy, but there is something off about the look and I don’t end up wearing them that much.
They’re a bit too dainty to be mocs or chukkas, but they’re not really substitutes for loafers either.

It’s like a bastardised mix where the real deal is better.>>18339167
I was looking at those as well and I thought the crepe sole gave it that off look. The astorflex with dainite sole looks more cohesive to me.Any recommendations for engineer boots that aren't shit but also don't take 2 years to make or restock?

I have no issue paying good money for them, I just don't want to wait longer than 2 to 3 months>>18339194
what size?

https://theshopvancouver.com/collections/footwear/products/y2-leather-bullhide-engineer-boot

https://theshopvancouver.com/products/wesco-boots-x-the-shop-mister-lou-petrolio-olive-waxed-black-horsehide-engineer-boot-pre-order>>18339194
what continent?>>18339198
africa>>18339201
looooooooooool thats where niggers come from!>>18339196
11.5 D. The black waxed look great, just not in my size. I'm a 12D/E on brannock and take an 11.5D in most brands. Wondering if an 11E would work.

>>18339198
North America>>18339205
standard and strange has a bunch of different brands of engineers in stock right now too>>18339205
>I'm a 12D/E on brannock and take an 11.5D in most brands. Wondering if an 11E would work
i think that's gonna be too tight>>18339203
Hi Rugga.

For anyone doubting, his post won't be deleted in spite of breaking the rules about racism.>>18339205
https://standardandstrange.com/collections/engineer-boots