I've been on the lookout for a few years for a decent pair of black leather boots for my Darth Vader costume. I've been using the Halloween costume ones from day-one because they looked the part and were cheap at $35 from ebay.
I use 3" Lifts and originally bought the XL which is a size 13/14 (13.5 ?) because I needed the extra room due to how the lifts move my foot up the boot.
Most leather boots I've seen are $150-$300 and I just can't afford that for a costume I wear 2-3 times a year. But I really wanted something more durable and stronger.
Neither of these boots are screen accurate at all, but both are good alternatives for budget-minded Vaders.
Looking at ANH references pics I was surprised how round the toe is on the boots. I didn't look at ESB or ROTJ to see how these stack up.
I went with this one and plan to cut the harness off.
Regularly $130, now $69.99
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=578606
I almost went with these because they are more of a riding boot style. Yes, these are a western style, but it's really hard to find a western style with no decorative stitching. The toe shape is very similar to the other boot. The boot shaft is not as tall as it should be for accuracy, but it's under and behind the shin armor and how often does anyone see the back of your legs in full costume anyways ?
Usually $120, now $69.97
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=578994
I use 3" Lifts and originally bought the XL which is a size 13/14 (13.5 ?) because I needed the extra room due to how the lifts move my foot up the boot.
Most leather boots I've seen are $150-$300 and I just can't afford that for a costume I wear 2-3 times a year. But I really wanted something more durable and stronger.
Neither of these boots are screen accurate at all, but both are good alternatives for budget-minded Vaders.
Looking at ANH references pics I was surprised how round the toe is on the boots. I didn't look at ESB or ROTJ to see how these stack up.
I went with this one and plan to cut the harness off.
Regularly $130, now $69.99
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=578606
I almost went with these because they are more of a riding boot style. Yes, these are a western style, but it's really hard to find a western style with no decorative stitching. The toe shape is very similar to the other boot. The boot shaft is not as tall as it should be for accuracy, but it's under and behind the shin armor and how often does anyone see the back of your legs in full costume anyways ?
Usually $120, now $69.97
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=578994
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