Used E. German Officer's boots
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These look a lot like a pair I use for my Imperial Officer costume; they are very comfortable. I may start using them for my X-Wing pilot and Rebel Fleet trooper costumes for that reason--the screen-accurate boots I have for those costumes are hell on da feet.
Durasteel Corporation
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I got a brand new pair of english riding boots at a thrift store....easily 400 bucks...for free.
Makes ya wanna puke eh. I will say that it was one of those SW moments we all hope to have. IF I couldnt find a graflex, a pair of boots will do.
Makes ya wanna puke eh. I will say that it was one of those SW moments we all hope to have. IF I couldnt find a graflex, a pair of boots will do.
Just a friendly reminder.......................
If your calves is bigger than 16", they might not fit you well. :unsure :unsure :unsure
If your calves is bigger than 16", they might not fit you well. :unsure :unsure :unsure
DL 44 Blaster
Sr Member
Got my shipping confirmation yesterday. At 16" height it'll be hard to tell just how short they'll be for a Solo costume. Mine are slated for my ANH,so we'll see.
I might be having my "Motorcowboy" boots for sale soon....
Steve
I might be having my "Motorcowboy" boots for sale soon....
Steve
weaselflinger
Sr Member
WooHoo. Just got the boots and I ordered them Saturday. They are advertised as "used" but this pair of 13's have never been worn.
The texture of the leather is glossy and smooth unlike the pebbled enlistedmens' boots. They are also fairly comfortable and flexible.
The texture of the leather is glossy and smooth unlike the pebbled enlistedmens' boots. They are also fairly comfortable and flexible.
rmschneider104
Sr Member
How do you think they will look for a Solo costume?
DL 44 Blaster
Sr Member
I'm planning on using mine for such. It really depends on the individual's height. Fords' were pretty tall,but not much taller than the 16" they are posting. I have two pair of Motorcowboy Solo boots. One is 17 1/2" tall while the other is 16 1/2" tall and they both look "right". I'm 6'1" so I think these boots will do the trick...(fingers crossed). If they come in this week I'll post pics of my costume
Steve
Docking bay 327
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What size are your calves? That seems to be the only possible issue.
DB327
batninja
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Of course, they're already out of my size (12).
While searching the Internet, it was hard to find riding boots without laces, buckles, or the outside knee curve. This one comes close:
http://www.saddler.co.uk/acatalog/Just_Tog..._Long_Boot.html
Thoughts? At $145, they're cheaper than MotorCowboy...
While searching the Internet, it was hard to find riding boots without laces, buckles, or the outside knee curve. This one comes close:
http://www.saddler.co.uk/acatalog/Just_Tog..._Long_Boot.html
Thoughts? At $145, they're cheaper than MotorCowboy...
weaselflinger
Sr Member
My calves are 16 1/4 " and they fit very well. As far as Solo, I don't know enough about the details to give advice about that particular costume. They would work for me if I was doing the costume, but I'm not as picky as some.
Darth Kahnt
Sr Member
Yes, some pics would be great. I ordered a pair of 12's and would like to see the calves too.
DL 44 Blaster
Sr Member
It's really about the inside of the upper edge. On riding boots the inside top edge dips down to account for the horses belly area when riding(I think) while the boots used for Solo and other SW costumes have the top edge stay the same all the way around.
That make sense?? :confused
Steve
batninja
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Makes perfect sense to me. I've also thought about taking a pair to a shoe cobbler, to see if there was a way to modify the top edge, to make it even all the way around.
But the labor charge for the cobbler would probably make the difference from the MotorCowboy version, so I'll probably just go with those.
A friend of mine in San Antonio says he found a very close match in a rancher's store down there. He's going to check on price and availability and get back to me. I'll post pics when applicable.
Sorry for the thread hijack; we now return you to your regularly scheduled program...
As for the German boots, as soon as my size is available, I'm going to grab a pair of those as well.
But the labor charge for the cobbler would probably make the difference from the MotorCowboy version, so I'll probably just go with those.
A friend of mine in San Antonio says he found a very close match in a rancher's store down there. He's going to check on price and availability and get back to me. I'll post pics when applicable.
Sorry for the thread hijack; we now return you to your regularly scheduled program...
As for the German boots, as soon as my size is available, I'm going to grab a pair of those as well.
weaselflinger
Sr Member
Here are a couple quick picks. My wife is outta town and my camera battery just died, so bad pics in a dirty mirror are the best I can do at the moment. For size reference, these are 13's and I'm 6'1" with a 16 1/4" calf.
KevVader
Sr Member
Wow.....they look great. Can't wait to get mine...thanks for the pix.
Even if they are too narrow for my calves..I'll take them to a cobbler and have a piece of black elastic or similar material sewn in the back of the shaft for expansion. Won't see them under the cape anyways...
Even if they are too narrow for my calves..I'll take them to a cobbler and have a piece of black elastic or similar material sewn in the back of the shaft for expansion. Won't see them under the cape anyways...
Boba Frett
Sr Member
I got mine today.
Nice slick leather grain , mine has more squarish toes than pictured.
The calves are tight , but I am going to use them for Vader backups and cut them down the front and add laces.
The funny thing is one of the boots has a leather sole the other is rubber
Overall it's still a great deal for the price , no regrets.
Nice slick leather grain , mine has more squarish toes than pictured.
The calves are tight , but I am going to use them for Vader backups and cut them down the front and add laces.
The funny thing is one of the boots has a leather sole the other is rubber
Overall it's still a great deal for the price , no regrets.
