Egon Spengler
Master Member
Reviews please? I'm thinking of getting a pair.
Caboots DARTH VADER / IMPERIAL GUARD OFFICER
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Egon Spengler
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Even the size 14's?
DonnieDarko688
New Member
Yep I got a size 14, and I wear a size 14 and they were to small for me. Are you talking the leather boots? I am assuming so. They are pretty tight in the calf as well.
Egon Spengler
Master Member
Hm. Damn. See I'm looking for a pair of boots that can be used for Vader and maybe in the future a Solo costume. But the leather ones on caboots have that weird V cut into the vader leather boots and the Solo boots are too expensive. 350 dollars?? Argh
ItsThatGuy
Sr Member
I have their Stormtrooper boots and they are HORRIBLE. I wouldn't recommend them at all.
They smell really bad (like burnt rubber), the sizing is all wrong, they are poorly made, the insole came unglued after about 3 troops, and the leather is really thin and gets shredded really easily by my shin armor.
I know this isn't vader boots, but hope this helps.
They smell really bad (like burnt rubber), the sizing is all wrong, they are poorly made, the insole came unglued after about 3 troops, and the leather is really thin and gets shredded really easily by my shin armor.
I know this isn't vader boots, but hope this helps.
Egon Spengler
Master Member
It helps a lot.
Darth Movado
Well-Known Member
These work for me as they are what I use for Darth Vader.
http://www.911buycostume.com/Pages/gogoboots/boot01.htm
Military Riding Cavalry Renaissance Jedi
Boots Black
1404BK
$38.98
Available in Men's sizes small (8-9) a true 9, medium (10-11) a true 11, large (12-13) a true 13 and extra large 14.
Works great for Jedi, Military and a host of others.
Heavy duty side calf zipper. Inside is lined with durable upholstery-like brown fabric and comfortable foot pad.
Extra large boot calf is a full 18 inches, boot is 19 inches high, inside calf zipper is 17 inches.
Large boot calf measures full 17 inches, boot is 18 inches high, inside calf zipper is 16 1/2 inches.
Medium boot calf is 16 1/2 inches, boot is 17 1/2 inches high , inside calf zipper is 15 1/2 inches.
Small boot calf is 16 inches, boot is 17 inches high , inside calf zipper is 15 inches.
Very good quality imitation black leather with fabric lining and padded foot insert. Quality rubber soles and heels.
http://www.911buycostume.com/Pages/gogoboots/boot01.htm
Military Riding Cavalry Renaissance Jedi
Boots Black
1404BK
$38.98
Available in Men's sizes small (8-9) a true 9, medium (10-11) a true 11, large (12-13) a true 13 and extra large 14.
Works great for Jedi, Military and a host of others.
Heavy duty side calf zipper. Inside is lined with durable upholstery-like brown fabric and comfortable foot pad.
Extra large boot calf is a full 18 inches, boot is 19 inches high, inside calf zipper is 17 inches.
Large boot calf measures full 17 inches, boot is 18 inches high, inside calf zipper is 16 1/2 inches.
Medium boot calf is 16 1/2 inches, boot is 17 1/2 inches high , inside calf zipper is 15 1/2 inches.
Small boot calf is 16 inches, boot is 17 inches high , inside calf zipper is 15 inches.
Very good quality imitation black leather with fabric lining and padded foot insert. Quality rubber soles and heels.
Rhett Thanas
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ItsThatGuy @ Mar 14 2007, 08:44 PM) [snapback]1440171[/snapback]</div>
I want to validate what ItsThatGuy said, so that the uninitiated might heed the advice of another with the same experience. My Stormtrooper boots had all the same problems (took nearly three months to get the smell out), and not only that the people were really unpleasant about the whole thing. I ended up keeping the boots but not happily.
For future aspiring troopers, officers and vaders there must be a better option. Although, its easier for Officers, Troopers, and Vaders since you have a wide range of military surplus and riding boot options. Not many places sell white disco shoes anymore.
I want to validate what ItsThatGuy said, so that the uninitiated might heed the advice of another with the same experience. My Stormtrooper boots had all the same problems (took nearly three months to get the smell out), and not only that the people were really unpleasant about the whole thing. I ended up keeping the boots but not happily.
For future aspiring troopers, officers and vaders there must be a better option. Although, its easier for Officers, Troopers, and Vaders since you have a wide range of military surplus and riding boot options. Not many places sell white disco shoes anymore.
Athough I did not care for the CABoots Vader boots (to narrow, leather was wrinkled and not smooth), I do like their stormtrooper boots. I bought several pair about 2 yrs. ago for a couple of TKs I was assembling. I have wide feet and my usual size fit me well but one size higher was even better. I think they look good and I have had no problems with mine. I don't recall any strong odors.
Lan-Ed-Tul
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allcostume on ebay has the nice costume boots, i got a black pair and a brown pair, and a pirate pair from them, comfy, and worn several times, and no fallin apart or anything yet.
trick is to clean them after your done, and keepem in good shape, theyll last along time.
trick is to clean them after your done, and keepem in good shape, theyll last along time.
darienvader
Well-Known Member
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Movado @ Mar 15 2007, 12:53 AM) [snapback]1440186[/snapback]</div>
Those boots are offered by Plats and list at $17.99 a pair for the 1404BKs. I have the catalog at home and can PM you their number if you like. I have a pair, and although vinyl, they're pretty decent. The zipper is not heavy-duty. They may however, not deal direct and you might have to find someone who deals with them. I've had my problems with them (Plats) in the past, but did ultimately get what I paid for.
If anything, go with riding boots.
Those boots are offered by Plats and list at $17.99 a pair for the 1404BKs. I have the catalog at home and can PM you their number if you like. I have a pair, and although vinyl, they're pretty decent. The zipper is not heavy-duty. They may however, not deal direct and you might have to find someone who deals with them. I've had my problems with them (Plats) in the past, but did ultimately get what I paid for.
If anything, go with riding boots.
Lan-Ed-Tul
Well-Known Member
thats why i like the allcostume boots. he sells them via ebay. theyre more than 17 bucks, around 35 to 40 bucks, but they have the zipper, and have a good amount of internal padding for comfort, and the insole is pretty cushiony too. comfy affordable boots.
and from the outside, they look like leather.
and from the outside, they look like leather.
darienvader
Well-Known Member
These boots (link) are the exact same boots sold by Plats for $17.99. They (CaBoots) want $75 for them.
I also just checked out the user, allcostume on eBay . . . guess what? He sells the Plats boots. Yup. 1405BK (the wider calf boot of 1404BK; and the boot that I actually have from Plats, just to get my facts straight here).
Shop around for the best price and research your product.
I also just checked out the user, allcostume on eBay . . . guess what? He sells the Plats boots. Yup. 1405BK (the wider calf boot of 1404BK; and the boot that I actually have from Plats, just to get my facts straight here).
Shop around for the best price and research your product.
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