Loki Thrasher Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 are these ok? https://www.caboots....er_ankle_boots/ 501st wise or MEPD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I was told once to stay away from them so I did. If and when TKboots gets going again that's the way to go. Or dye a pair of black one yourself! There are plenty of tutorials on how to do that. Here is the pair I'm going to use for my TD http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Shires-Leather-Jodhpur-Short-Boot-Sizes-Euro-28-46-Black-Brown-Jodphur-/390420871541?_trksid=p4069.m2059&_trkparms=aid=111000&algo=REC.CURRENT&ao=1&asc=27&meid=5890988413865075390&pid=100039&prg=1011&rk=1&sd=390420871541& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Thrasher Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 is there any American alternative boot? everyone of those I look at comes from Europe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Thrasher Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Im a size 13 they don't have any there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboard8 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Not in white, no alternative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk5144 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 is there any American alternative boot? everyone of those I look at comes from Europe http://www.landsend.com/pp/StylePage-407275_BQ.html http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Mens-Amsterdam-Ankle-Boot/dp/B003TFEVN0 both are close not perfect matches. absolutely they are good for 501st The Bass ones are NOT good enough for EIB or centurion over on FISD due to the slightly squared off toe. I don't know on the lands end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Sarge Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I would think the Landend would work for Highest level. But Im no expert. The only difference between them and the CRL appears to be they only have one pull strap and not two. However Some guys have told me not all the original boots had two straps. I would say the Lands end are the most acurate Ive found in the USA. If you can get them and paint and weather them they will be pretty dog gone close to whats in the movie I think. I just bought a pair myself and plan on painting them soon . I will try to post pics when I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Some guys have told me not all the original boots had two straps. The original boots only have one pull tab on the back. I have owned 6 pairs of the original brand boots and they were all the same. You might find the boots in your link are too short. I would try and find the tallest boots you can so they stay tucked inside your armour. Short boots will just come out from under your armour as soon as you walk unless you make some modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 The original boots only have one pull tab on the back. I have owned 6 pairs of the original brand boots and they were all the same. You might find the boots in your link are too short. I would try and find the tallest boots you can so they stay tucked inside your armour. Short boots will just come out from under your armour as soon as you walk unless you make some modifications. do you have a pic of what you use so they can get a better idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Thrasher Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 that you guys all for your help I am going to go with Landend I got them ill just need to repainthem once they come.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I tried uploading photos of my boot but I am not allowed for some reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 We are all having that problem. The boots in my link are only a little taller. If you do the Velcro mod(on the lands end boots) then they shouldn't move on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I tried uploading photos of my boot but I am not allowed for some reason? Actually having the same problem here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 CA boots are OK for general 501st membership. But for MEPD, we would recommend TK boots. Simpily because CA boots are glossy. The boots wore by the troopers in the movies are never glossy. Not to mention CA boots give off that funny smell even after years of wearing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bacta Baby Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 those are so nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 They are the exact same boots as used in Star Wars. Can't get much better than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazauto Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 And here is my pair of original brand boots (same as above but as yet unpainted) that I was lucky enough to find a little while back. These are the style and look that you are after so try and get a match as close as possible, getting the height is great advice as the armour will ride up over the boots but as the others have said you can do a modification to overcome that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Nice boots, Daz! Now slap some paint on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Thrasher Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 thanks guys! you guys are great... lots of help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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