CK90
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I second B-Man, LV. These beauties are serious business.
I love the half soles, perfection.
BADASS!!!
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I love the half soles, perfection.
BADASS!!!
LV426
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Unfortunately, unlike leather and stitching which, when stored properly, will age well, rubber will become harder and harder over time.It's common to all these aged boots . Cracks appeared even after treating the soles with oil to make them flexible again. I know a talented cobbler who will do an excelent resoling job , is on a pair of jump boots from 1943 for a fully make over of the entire soles , welt included ( the leather soles were so damaged that they broke , I'll send pics when the job will be done . But this time , no nails , it tends to fragilise the leather and the rubber in the long run.
LV426
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Yes , If I could I would stay with but it's impossible ...
flyincowboy
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Agree Always the same problem with old rubber the sole just crack...and brittle... and it cost an arm and a leg to have the boots resoled.
LV426
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Not so much !!! Compared to getting new same quality boots that would coast more than 600$ to 1000$ ( and plus when you see the price of Japanese made repros ) . For example : 60€/80€ soles and heels plus postage ( from the guy on etsy ) + 100 to 120€ the price the cobbler's work . I usually buy the OG boots and service shoes between 400 to 500€ . It's a descent price and the plus is that these have History , that's what I'm searching in fact . I had a discussion about that with J Chapman , about the fact that It's funny to think that I'm so focused on buying and restoring old WW2 boots and service shoes while I prefer wearing a new repro A2 . I think that if I knew a very talented cobbler that would build repros the same quality as GW jackets , maybe I would go for the modern repros all the way ... But ...I'm a fuck'n WW2 Boots Fetishist !!!!!
LV426
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From THIS to THAT . I aquired a pair of "old" ( early 2000 the vendor told me ) Corcoran made repros service shoes "like" . With unusual details like rivet on the side and PANCO sole , the rest is tipically Type repro .
I started to remove the usual ugly painted finish with acetone then a generous pass of grease for leather everywhere , leather , seams and soles included .
I realy like the result and think to keep it like that with several layers of dark brown and cordovan polish . ah ! and repaint the eyelets with brown acrylic .
I started to remove the usual ugly painted finish with acetone then a generous pass of grease for leather everywhere , leather , seams and soles included .
I realy like the result and think to keep it like that with several layers of dark brown and cordovan polish . ah ! and repaint the eyelets with brown acrylic .
B-Man2
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Just purchased an original pair of WWII combat boots in mint condition. When they arrive I’ll post some photos for you
LV426
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Cooool !!! Beware the virus !!! What sort ? Need some soles and heels ? hum you want to wear them ?Just purchased an original pair of WWII combat boots in mint condition. When they arrive I’ll post some photos for you
flyincowboy
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Ww2 boots are the perfect gear to wear with military repro jackets .A classic style that will last a long time.
LV426
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And you know what you're talking about
Nice !
flyincowboy
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Yes i am with you !Completely agree. With such boots and clothes we got style!
mulceber
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For a while I was trying to sell my ELC Tankers because they were a bit loose on me, but then I decided to give it another try. I've since found a great solution for uncomfortable boots from Rose Anvil (the guy on Youtube who cuts boots in half with a band saw) - he recently introduced "boot breakers." They were originally foam inserts to help ease the break-in process for new boots, but by popular demand, he added veg-tanned leather ones for people who want to adjust the sizing on their boots.
Bought a pair in the 3.5-4mm thickness, and now the Tankers fit perfectly.
Highly recommended!
Bought a pair in the 3.5-4mm thickness, and now the Tankers fit perfectly.
Highly recommended!
flyincowboy
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It's a very good idea.
LV426
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That's THE RIGHT WAY to do so !!! I have a, entire bag of insoles , all sizes and thiskness !!! These anker boots are really great , it would have be a mess to sell them . Congrats Jan !For a while I was trying to sell my ELC Tankers because they were a bit loose on me, but then I decided to give it another try. I've since found a great solution for uncomfortable boots from Rose Anvil (the guy on Youtube who cuts boots in half with a band saw) - he recently introduced "boot breakers." They were originally foam inserts to help ease the break-in process for new boots, but by popular demand, he added veg-tanned leather ones for people who want to adjust the sizing on their boots.
Bought a pair in the 3.5-4mm thickness, and now the Tankers fit perfectly.
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Highly recommended!
coolhandluke
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For a while I was trying to sell my ELC Tankers because they were a bit loose on me, but then I decided to give it another try. I've since found a great solution for uncomfortable boots from Rose Anvil (the guy on Youtube who cuts boots in half with a band saw) - he recently introduced "boot breakers." They were originally foam inserts to help ease the break-in process for new boots, but by popular demand, he added veg-tanned leather ones for people who want to adjust the sizing on their boots.
Bought a pair in the 3.5-4mm thickness, and now the Tankers fit perfectly.
View attachment 179139
Highly recommended!
Thank you Jan! I have a set of 4mm Redwing heritage leather insoles in my Aldens and they're just slightly too thick. 2mm foam liners should be perfect.
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B-Man2
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What virus ?
flyincowboy
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Guess its called What kind of boots will you wear with your flight jacket? Obviousely it is very contagious !And you might be addicted
