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[Chandler]

@Dany McDonald -- FYI -- update from ATF yesterday:

This is the monthly reminder that we will not have these again- boots made in the USA are no longer possible. We're having a hell of a time getting welt soled boots made anywhere. It's a nightmare.

Notes:
We have 1 pair of 11D, 2 pairs of 9.5D, and 3 pairs of 12D.
There is 1 pair of 16D's. We will not make sizes larger than 13 again.

Wides: We have a few core sizes (10-11) in EE width. I wear 11D- but the wide (EE) are not too bad- after I added sorbothane inserts and they work fine.

This is info on the Service Shoes, BTW.

 

[mulceber]

This might be interesting. Found an auction for Dehner Tank Boots. ElC really did a great job reproducing these.

Zero link with the seller...

WW2 US Army Denhers Tank Boot Maker Marked (Size 11) Lt. Col John C Cavins | eBay

WW2 US Army Denhers Tank Boot Maker Marked (Size 11) in overall great condition for their age. Leather is still flexible and does not show signs of flaking or cracking. Cavin went over to the ETO in October 1944 with the 48th Tank Battalion of the 14th Armored Division.

www.ebay.com

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If anyone's interested in these, I just saw on eBay that they're currently on sale for 40% off:

 

[Dany McDonald]

Best offer is also activated...

Thanks for sharing jan!

Dehner should buy them and make a pattern.

D

 

[mulceber]

Yeah, they could give Eastman a run for their money. I tend to doubt they will though. I don't think many companies understand the desire for accuracy.

 

[Chandler]

I saw that price drop earlier, but completely forgot because of real world interruptions.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Yeah, they could give Eastman a run for their money.

That takes vision and enthusiasm... In japan that be done deal and full repros boots would hit the market for summer. Have you look at their website, it's so basic that you might think it's fake...

I've seen Red wings boots made for Europe vintage market that were just beautiful, small run and expensive.

D

 

[mulceber]

Yep, hence the rest of my post after that first sentence.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Yep, hence the rest of my post after that first sentence.

No worries, I fully agree with your entire post Jan.

I find it so ironic that another company reproduces your boots, and you ask $75 for a pattern change... for an accurate original pattern... that you design in the late 40's...

D

 

[Dany McDonald]

Sorry I meant late 30's for the original pattern... who cares actually.

 

[Stravaiger]

Browsing for a new pair of dealer boots the day and selected this pair , err is it just me that would NOT wear boots in the way depicted in the ad? I have seen some crazy huge turnups cutting about lately with hipsters trying to show off their selvedge jeans too . The way shown here may be showcasing the boots in the same way. “Look at my Williams boots” I am no getting it attall the boots are good , end . Pic of hipster tu’s and boots ad

 

[Cocker]

Summer's definitely back, so time for a new pair of Foempies. Been buying a new pair every year or two years and use them until they are about to fall apart, usually black, but decided to go for something just a tad different this time. I absolutely love them: Belgian brand, produced in Europe, natural material, and a very neat price of only 45EUR.

 

[JonnyCrow]

Summer's definitely back, so time for a new pair of Foempies. Been buying a new pair every year or two years and use them until they are about to fall apart, usually black, but decided to go for something just a tad different this time. I absolutely love them: Belgian brand, produced in Europe, natural material, and a very neat price of only 45EUR.

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Some of my Dutch friends wear them

 

[JonnyCrow]

Summer's definitely back, so time for a new pair of Foempies. Been buying a new pair every year or two years and use them until they are about to fall apart, usually black, but decided to go for something just a tad different this time. I absolutely love them: Belgian brand, produced in Europe, natural material, and a very neat price of only 45EUR.

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I have converse boots and sneakers might try a pair of these one time, I see them on vinted too, boxed cheap

 

[Cocker]

I have converse boots and sneakers might try a pair of these one time, I see them on vinted too, boxed cheap

I honestly find the Foempies to be more comfortable. The removable rubber inner sole is really comfy and gives a better arch support than what Converse has to offer. Or at least had to offer, I've not had any Converse for a while now!

 

[JonnyCrow]

I honestly find the Foempies to be more comfortable. The removable rubber inner sole is really comfy and gives a better arch support than what Converse has to offer. Or at least had to offer, I've not had any Converse for a while now!

Recommendation there haha

 

[mulceber]

I honestly find the Foempies to be more comfortable. The removable rubber inner sole is really comfy and gives a better arch support than what Converse has to offer. Or at least had to offer, I've not had any Converse for a while now!

From the looks of them, the soles appear to actually be vulcanized too, meaning they won't separate from the uppers, at least not nearly as easily.

 

[JonnyCrow]

From the looks of them, the soles appear to actually be vulcanized too, meaning they won't separate from the uppers, at least not nearly as easily.

Jan I had a pair of vulcanised rubber German pt shoes I had a actual kriegsnarine pt kit as well in my reenactment group lol it was the only way I could wear it and having tattoos have you watched the 3 seasons of Das Boot yet?

 

[Nickb123]

Grimey old Vans slip-ons!

 

[Cocker]

From the looks of them, the soles appear to actually be vulcanized too, meaning they won't separate from the uppers, at least not nearly as easily.

You are correct, Jan! The soles are made from natural rubber and vulcanized. They actually make it a big selling point of being handmade in EU from natural/non toxic materials.

 

[mulceber]

You are correct, Jan! The soles are made from natural rubber and vulcanized. They actually make it a big selling point of being handmade in EU from natural/non toxic materials.

That's definitely a selling point - soles attached by partially melting them beats glue any day.

have you watched the 3 seasons of Das Boot yet?

Nope, never gotten around to it. I'll make it a priority.