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steeltoed_prick

01-28-2007, 12:15 AM

What else are you supposed to do in a section with a gayassed title like "skinhead gear"? I figure I'll give myself a reason to post here.

Bartley_Gorman_lookalike

01-28-2007, 07:09 AM

My favourite boots are my german paramilitary boots. I've had em a year and they're still in great shape and they're alot tougher than the doc martens bein sold now

Billy Klubb

01-29-2007, 04:17 AM

you mean work boots or other boots? my favorite work boots are Linesman. and fuck Red Wing.

rachel

01-29-2007, 08:24 AM

http://www.birkenstockusa.com/shared/productimages/large/051191.JPG

:hippy:

Those are my shoes of choice in the summer.

BlueNoseByrd

01-29-2007, 10:20 AM

Grinders

MONK

01-29-2007, 11:23 AM

my oxblood timberlands

http://www.omarskicks.com/images/timberland-timbs-boots-034.jpg

CondemnedBootBoy

01-29-2007, 08:34 PM

Gripfast hands down!

chaosdiva

01-31-2007, 12:06 PM

As i am between british sizes 6 and 7, i cannot say doc martens are my favorites. 6 too small and 7 too big...:mad:

i love my shelleys and steel ranger boots - soooo comfy and longlasting!

nycskin89

01-31-2007, 03:26 PM

Gripfast are the most comfortable(for me), but breaking them in sucks.

steeltoed_prick

01-31-2007, 10:07 PM

I hear that all the time, but my feet are narrow so usually I never notice the difference.

BoobsNBoots

02-01-2007, 04:15 AM

Gripfast are the most comfortable(for me), but breaking them in sucks.
I'm pretty sure breaking in all new boots fucking sucks.

When I broke in my Grinders I had my heels bleeding, it was nasty. They are also the ONLY pair of boots I have broken in, and the only pair I own. Therefore..Grinders are my favorite by default. :hippy:

Austin

02-01-2007, 04:20 AM

I got a pair from Georgia boots. I got a pair of gripfast too. But my Georgia's are the shit.

Blood Red Eagle

02-01-2007, 04:06 PM

My favourite boots are my german paramilitary boots. I've had em a year and they're still in great shape and they're alot tougher than the doc martens bein sold now
that's because you're a nazi. it's ok to admit it BGL

Blood Red Eagle

02-01-2007, 04:08 PM

gripfast wingtips.

Oz.

02-02-2007, 02:38 AM

mjolnir

02-03-2007, 11:33 AM

BLACK CORCORAN JUMP BOOTS,i HAVE 3 YEARS WITH THIS PAIR i WEAR EM EVERY DAY AN THEY STILL HAVE THE SPIT SHINE LOOK

FightingInTheStreets

02-12-2007, 04:23 AM

BLACK CORCORAN JUMP BOOTS,i HAVE 3 YEARS WITH THIS PAIR i WEAR EM EVERY DAY AN THEY STILL HAVE THE SPIT SHINE LOOK

uhhh....chill out jose

RuneDK

02-12-2007, 07:47 AM

My favourite boots are the aryan wear panzer boots... the ones with the Sieg-runes and the swastikas under the sole. I'd walk through mud and dirt every day if i had a pair of those...:rolleyes:

steeltoed_prick

02-12-2007, 07:57 AM

My favourite boots are the aryan wear panzer boots... the ones with the Sieg-runes and the swastikas under the sole. I'd walk through mud and dirt every day if i had a pair of those...:rolleyes:

They ought to come with a free "hey officer, arrest me, I'm guilty" t-shirt.

RuneDK

02-12-2007, 09:15 AM

They ought to come with a free "hey officer, arrest me, I'm guilty" t-shirt.

Good idea... i'm gonna make one of those...

flathead

02-12-2007, 01:22 PM

my favorite boots are them old boots i took (stole) when i was in the army, pretty much near 20 years ago. they are used by couple of guys before me so they were comfortable all ready, leather is damn good. only bad thing is that they are way too slippery to use during wintertime.

good, basic quality boots anyway.

SixAndChange

02-13-2007, 02:58 PM

Lately my 10's have been making my toes go completely numb, even after I take them off. This had better not be problem in the making.

Other than that, I've always had a pair of shiny wing-tips that look good, but they too are painful as the dickens.

GripFast

02-13-2007, 04:27 PM

10i burgandy rub off (oxblood) GripFast boots, they are way better than any other boot ive tried

ienjoybeer

02-13-2007, 07:02 PM

10i burgandy rub off (oxblood) GripFast boots, they are way better than any other boot ive tried

Couldn't tell.......:rolleyes:

beer and loathing

02-13-2007, 07:06 PM

Gripfast.

OiPride

02-13-2007, 08:10 PM

Corcoran

lionhearted 1

02-15-2007, 10:23 PM

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/skambino/000adi.jpg
just got them in today... waterproof, comfy as hell, and got them for a good deal.

BoobsNBoots

02-16-2007, 04:22 AM

Couldn't tell.......:rolleyes:
Me either. He's very good with subtlety. (thanks Carolynn)

I haven't owned any Gripfast, but my brother seemed to like them a lot years ago..I was thinking of some 10is here soon.

SWIFTY

02-16-2007, 05:01 AM

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/swiftysoitiz/paraboot.jpg

ienjoybeer

02-16-2007, 10:07 AM

Me either. He's very good with subtlety. (thanks Carolynn)

I haven't owned any Gripfast, but my brother seemed to like them a lot years ago..I was thinking of some 10is here soon.

Gripfasts are great... If Grinders were still making their shit in the UK, I'd say go with them, because (In my opinion) they are a bit more solid in construction, and the leather doesn't strech like Gripfasts do. But, I think Gripfast has more overall quality- top to bottom, and I think they dress up better than Grinders.

Billy Klubb

02-16-2007, 11:26 AM

just got these. so far so good. Carolina 10" Linesman.
http://workingperson.com/img/footwear/mid/905_01.jpg

BoobsNBoots

02-16-2007, 09:27 PM

Gripfasts are great... If Grinders were still making their shit in the UK, I'd say go with them, because (In my opinion) they are a bit more solid in construction, and the leather doesn't strech like Gripfasts do. But, I think Gripfast has more overall quality- top to bottom, and I think they dress up better than Grinders.
Well I have a pair of 3i Grinders. They are awesome and have lasted me for 5 1/2 years and don't look like they are going anywhere soon. I love my Grinders. I bought a pair of 3i DMs on ebay but I don't like the look of a steel toe that's not capped. Nawmsayin?

MeanSkinhead

02-16-2007, 09:31 PM

Red Wing. DM's and Rangers never broke in right for me. I had a pair of Thorogoods that I really liked but I just used them for hunting. Red Wing is always my first choice.

smacker

02-17-2007, 01:02 AM

I bought a cheap pair of Coleman leather, steeltoed boots to work in and they are actually holding up quite well. they don't kep beer very cold though.

flathead

02-18-2007, 04:06 AM

Red Wing. DM's and Rangers never broke in right for me. I had a pair of Thorogoods that I really liked but I just used them for hunting. Red Wing is always my first choice.

psst, this was about boots, not politics...

...:rolleyes:

Blue Blood

02-24-2007, 04:31 PM

Red Wing loggers for the MC & yardwork..
Doc shoes otherwise..
I have a pair of 10i Gripfast,never wear them though..

Charlie

02-25-2007, 12:22 PM

For work the best you can get are West Coast. I got a pair while fighting fires about 9 years ago they could be resoled but otherwise are still in great shape. They have a life time warrenty on the uppers and you can have them made to your exact specs. A bit pricey (About $400) but how many pairs of cheap ill-fitting boots will you go through in a decade?
For going out I like the OSHA approved Doc 3 eyed shoes, they have a nice wide steel toe, and come in a size 14.

steeltoed_prick

02-25-2007, 12:43 PM

Red Wing loggers for the MC & yardwork..
Doc shoes otherwise..
I have a pair of 10i Gripfast,never wear them though..

Right on, same here. Can't go wrong with Red Wings, and made in the USA to boot.

Billy Klubb

02-25-2007, 03:38 PM

Right on, same here. Can't go wrong with Red Wings, and made in the USA to boot.all the guys I worked with in the steel yard would praise Red Wing boots for about 2 weeks. then it was nothing but cussing about them. I'm a fan of Carolina so far.

Blood Red Eagle

02-25-2007, 05:40 PM

i just got a set of 3 hole COMMANDO steel cap shoes. says made in england by british craftsmen on it, they look like good quality.. does anyone else know how they hold up?

Blue Blood

02-25-2007, 07:39 PM

i just got a set of 3 hole COMMANDO steel cap shoes. says made in england by british craftsmen on it, they look like good quality.. does anyone else know how they hold up?
Are those BC(British Commandos) Commando's? I had boots back in 93-95..I hated them.

Blood Red Eagle

02-25-2007, 09:02 PM

it just says "commandos" but they are made in britain. i didnt get the box, they were cheaper. they seem like they will be a pain to break in but atleast i only got the 3 holes.

speaking of shoes, i may be a bit late on the train here but has anyone else seen these shoes by Tokyo Hiro? this japanese tattoist does this loafer style slip on shoe (no tassled shit) and does like tatt style pics on the front of the toes. they look fucking awesome.

SixAndChange

02-25-2007, 09:04 PM

Has anyone ever got the Aztec brown Doc Martens? I been looking at these things and normally Docs kill my feet, but for some reason I keep thinking these guys will be bliss.

http://cgi.ebay.com/DR-DOC-MARTENS-MARTINS-AZTEC-BROWN-BOOT-1460-MENS-12_W0QQitemZ130077396244QQihZ003QQcategoryZ63850QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://site.smuoutdoorsupply.com/Shoes/DocMarten/1460aztecbrown/docs007.jpg

bat_girl

02-25-2007, 09:09 PM

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b215/will_ah_wisp/chooboots.jpg

Jimmy Choo!!

:rofl:

ienjoybeer

02-25-2007, 11:21 PM

Well I have a pair of 3i Grinders. They are awesome and have lasted me for 5 1/2 years and don't look like they are going anywhere soon. I love my Grinders. I bought a pair of 3i DMs on ebay but I don't like the look of a steel toe that's not capped. Nawmsayin?

You know what? I only like 3i docs in non steeltoe... But, then again...I don't think uk made docs and chinese docs look the same... I go by the individual pair of shoes itself...cause I think the way docs look can vary a lot.

ienjoybeer

02-25-2007, 11:21 PM

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b215/will_ah_wisp/chooboots.jpg

Jimmy Choo!!

:rofl:

Christ...I hope yer kidding. Those things have to cost a fucking fortune.

bat_girl

02-26-2007, 06:45 AM

Christ...I hope yer kidding. Those things have to cost a fucking fortune.

I kid, I kid. I certainly couldn't afford (or justify spending the $$ for) those.

NJ HATEXEDGE

03-04-2007, 08:03 AM

10 eye doc with double stiched steeltoe

SixAndChange

03-04-2007, 09:37 PM

Does ANYONE wear the 8 eye? I used to have the 10's but they started making my toes go numb for some reason. So typically I just wear the 8's and sneakers.

beer and loathing

03-04-2007, 11:07 PM

Does ANYONE wear the 8 eye? I used to have the 10's but they started making my toes go numb for some reason. So typically I just wear the 8's and sneakers.

I do. What does it matter?

DavusBrutus

03-05-2007, 12:33 AM

Gripfast are the most comfortable(for me), but breaking them in sucks.

i just worked a 16 hour shift standing at the door of some shit hoboken bar.. gripfasts are now not my friends....

SixAndChange

03-05-2007, 04:03 AM

I do. What does it matter?

It doesnt, just an opportune time for a dumb question. Gotta get'em out when I can.

Hows Ohio treating you? Have you ever been to a Swensons? Are you a fan of any of the 70's Akron/Clevo bands? Rubber City Rebels, Pagans, Pink Holes, blah blah, do you have a Goodyear shirt? Godamn you guys got a lot to be proud of.

I love Ohio if you cannot tell, my parents grew up in Stow, and so I spent a lot of vacations there.

grouchybastid

03-05-2007, 11:12 AM

i just worked a 16 hour shift standing at the door of some shit hoboken bar.. gripfasts are now not my friends....

Dude you could have pillows strapped to your feet, after standing at the door for 16 hours you're still gonna be hurting. My feet are wincing in sympathy.

steeltoed_prick

03-05-2007, 01:39 PM

Dude you could have pillows strapped to your feet, after standing at the door for 16 hours you're still gonna be hurting. My feet are wincing in sympathy.

I work 12 hour shifts every day I'm scheduled and we don't really have breaks of any sort, you just go microwave your food and go back to the line.......you might end up sitting down for 20 or 30 seconds of the day. Yep, it sucks.........although I'd say standing at a door is probably worse since at least we get to walk around. Comfortable boots do help, my red wings seem to work out well, since we have to wear steel toes.

SixAndChange

03-16-2007, 11:15 PM

I'm pretty sure breaking in all new boots fucking sucks.

When I broke in my Grinders I had my heels bleeding, it was nasty. They are also the ONLY pair of boots I have broken in, and the only pair I own. Therefore..Grinders are my favorite by default. :hippy:

My achilles always gets fucked up because doc's seem to have this little quirk where they like to bend inwards and form a crease to constantly disturb any form of normal walking.

Does anyone have any solutions for these retard problems?

DavusBrutus

03-19-2007, 02:38 PM

I work 12 hour shifts every day I'm scheduled and we don't really have breaks of any sort, you just go microwave your food and go back to the line.......you might end up sitting down for 20 or 30 seconds of the day. Yep, it sucks.........although I'd say standing at a door is probably worse since at least we get to walk around. Comfortable boots do help, my red wings seem to work out well, since we have to wear steel toes.

i'm all about those steel toed casual shoes red wings makes..

OiPride

03-19-2007, 06:35 PM

My achilles always gets fucked up because doc's seem to have this little quirk where they like to bend inwards and form a crease to constantly disturb any form of normal walking.

Does anyone have any solutions for these retard problems?

My friend had the same problem, he just used to oil the inside and out where the crease was.

weknowhowtolive

03-19-2007, 07:22 PM

Rain.

Oz.

03-20-2007, 01:52 AM

"Brook" boots suck. A penny's worth of free advice for you. Made in Britain or not, they are shit shit shit. Still got a pair of old army GPs I bought when I was fifteen, they rock. Haven't bought a new pair of boots in the last decade worth anything...
Bump.

Just repeating: these boots really are put together like shit. $85 bucks for the cobbler down the road to separate the midsole from the sole, then stitch it to sole like makers should have done in the first fucking place. Maybe ten wears, and the uppers were coming loose. Brooks are fucking shit.

stefhan302

03-26-2007, 07:19 PM

10i Gripfasts... Put the gel doc shole(sp) things in them and they are great

hnryrmrz

03-26-2007, 08:36 PM

I used to wear docs,and docs only. But then sketchers, or some shit, started making them, and I fuck them up a lot faster then before. So I started wearing 3i grinders, there pretty fucking good.

Jabs

03-28-2007, 07:30 AM

Docs and Grinders are okay by me!:smile:

Boston Brock

05-19-2007, 11:49 PM

Grinders and for hunting/camping magnums. Iwant o try out gripfast.

Das-Haut

05-20-2007, 01:06 AM

Pair of steel toed 14 hole Blackburns, about as common as rocking horse shit thesedays

JanelleTPC

05-20-2007, 01:57 AM

I have a pair of Shelley steel toed 3 eyes. I haven't worn them hardly as I am waiting for my stupid inserts to come in and make them even more comfy. When I first met Chris he has bought a pair of Steel 14 eye steel toed boots. They lasted 8 months. They were shit. The leather cracked in strange ways and the soles were worn flat in places. So he now has 2 pair of Shelley 14 eye steel toes. The first pair he wore for general everyday wear for a year then got a new pair and wears the first pair to work.
Both pair are holding up GREAT. Chris can tell you about them.
I loved my old Gripfast but it has been a while since I had any.

LEX

06-08-2007, 03:11 PM

ive had chineese docs (popped):mad:
i currently wear 10i gripfast a nice boot but the sole is wearing out fast
under the ball of my foot and inside at the toe break has developed a crack :anim_banghead:
but mostly i wear dm 3i made in englands:anim_bounce:

Chicago Red

06-08-2007, 03:14 PM

The best boots I've ever worn were a pair of Red Wings that I purchased back in like 1992. They lasted for nearly ten years...fucking great boots they were!

MarkSociety

06-11-2007, 04:34 PM

I found an old pair of Docs at a thrift store for 5 bucks, they fit perfect and they're the older make so they're a lot tougher then the newer ones.

doc marten soul

06-11-2007, 10:53 PM

Serialthrilla099

06-15-2007, 01:22 PM

I wore corcoran jump boots for about 2 years or so and they stood up real well. I just picked up some corcoran steel toes and they were a little rough breaking in for about a week or two, but now they are more comfortible than my old boots, I would highly recommend them.

irishpride

06-20-2007, 09:57 AM

Steel 10i, comfy as hell and didn't kill my feet breaking them in

punch_drunk555

07-09-2007, 11:53 PM

10i Docs, no caps. Have lasted a while and light, good for dancin' in! ha ha. And a pair of steel 3i blundstones, trusty, and like walking on pillows - pretty light for a pair of caps.

Knucks

07-10-2007, 08:59 AM

My favorite pair of casual wear boots are some 10i Demonia boots I bought a 3-4 years back. They were a knockoff brand that I bought for cheap, but even after some heavy wear and tear, they are really holding up (except for a few nicks on the steel cap from kicking people/objects). Not bad at all for the $70 I paid for them.

I bought a pair of Demonia 3is about 7 years ago and I'm wearing them right now. They're a little scuffed up but they're holding up amazingly well, and they only cost me $60.

Martin69

07-10-2007, 06:46 PM

i have >Doc Martens "1919z"< and i'm contently with theese boots
Theese boots are made for Stompin'

skinhead87

07-15-2007, 04:52 PM

i cant catch onto the Red Wings thing. plus the original skinheads wore military boots, and then it transitioned into Doc Martens. so i wear either depending on how my mood and fashion feels.

GripFast

07-25-2007, 04:14 PM

damn you still havent gotten banned?

Kefo

07-25-2007, 05:23 PM

Dr.Martens 1460 or 1490 (shiny black,cherry red)...

Billy Klubb

07-25-2007, 10:50 PM

Steel toed Birkenstock's!

GripFast

07-25-2007, 11:40 PM

ive got 5 pairs of steel cap birkenstocks. they cost alot but theyre comfy enough to wear to 10 day long jam band fests

Billy Klubb

07-28-2007, 11:53 PM

ive got 5 pairs of steel cap birkenstocks. they cost alot but theyre comfy enough to wear to 10 day long jam band festsfuck sake, I hope you're kidding.

GripFast

07-29-2007, 01:22 AM

no way dude. when your in a feild with thousands of other hippies for days on end you have to look good and fit in but keep your toes safe, when your tripping on acid and flailing around like a rag doll youve got to keep your feet safe.

yes im kidding

Billy Klubb

07-29-2007, 11:39 AM

oidemonic

09-28-2007, 07:46 PM

Gripfast are the most comfortable boots I've ever had.

Cadillac Skin

09-28-2007, 10:21 PM

i cant catch onto the Red Wings thing. plus the original skinheads wore military boots, and then it transitioned into Doc Martens. so i wear either depending on how my mood and fashion feels.

i sincerely pray for your fucking death.
the only thing i hate more than you is hipsters