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    • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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      @Winchy thanks. I'm going to be sculpting it in 3D today.

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      • neph93N
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        I'm a total boot noob! I wear Adi Dasslers finest three stripes whenever I can, then I've got an old pair of generic steel caps for working in and an old pair of donated hunting boots for hiking/cabin trips and so on. The only casual boots I've got is a pair of black, lined Clarks that cost about $200 that I've had for autumn/winter use the last three years.

        I'm painfully aware that I need to up my boot game. I'm not quite ready to splurge $800 on some of the badassery available here. I'm just not sure I love boots that much (yet). So I'm thinking something more "entry level" that cost around $400, like Red Wings or Wolverines. They need to be able to tackle rain and not be useless in ice and snow. Lining isn't a must as woollen socks are boss.

        Here's the question: Based on the above, which boots should I buy?

        “Some of those that work forces
        Are the same that burn crosses”

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        • spitfiredealerS
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          Everyone who is into this kinda gear should of owned a pair of Red Wings at least once.  I have numerous pairs and can't complain. Go for a pair.

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          • madmondayM
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            $400 for redwings?

            Figure out sizing & what u like then get someone to proxy for you or buy lightly used on ebay or grailed

            head high, middle finger higher

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            • spitfiredealerS
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              Yeah don't pay $400 for a pair for Christs sake.

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              • neph93N
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                Red Wings are between $300-$350 here, depending on the model. Wolverines $420.

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                “Some of those that work forces
                Are the same that burn crosses”

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                • neph93N
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                  @spitfiredealer:

                  Yeah don't pay $400 for a pair for Christs sake.

                  I hear ya 🙂 . Are Wolverines worth the extra? Read some pretty damning things about them on the dedicated thread here.

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                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

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                  • spitfiredealerS
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                    Never had a pair. What size are you? Will keep a eye out. Always see Redwings in the sales. Never paid full price for a pair and I had 6.

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                    • madmondayM
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                      Glad to proxy, just figure out sizing & save the extra money on flowers for the wife with a decent dinner or a day trip with the kiddies.

                      head high, middle finger higher

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                      • neph93N
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                        Cheers guys, that's very decent of you both. I have it on good authority that I'm a UK 10/US 11 in Red Wings. Shout out if you see anything.

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                        “Some of those that work forces
                        Are the same that burn crosses”

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                        • CutlasshoundC
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                          @neph93:

                          Cheers guys, that's very decent of you both. I have it on good authority that I'm a UK 10/US 11 in Red Wings. Shout out if you see anything.

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                          I have redwings and wolverine addisons. Go for redwings ( oxblood iron rangers or ice cutters are a good shout imo).

                          I also like the look of look of the danner made for japan boots but not owned a pair yet!

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                          I ain't got time to bleed.

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                          • FinksterF
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                            @neph93:

                            … So I'm thinking something more "entry level" that cost around $400, like Red Wings or Wolverines. They need to be able to tackle rain and not be useless in ice and snow. Lining isn't a must as woollen socks are boss.

                            Here's the question: Based on the above, which boots should I buy?

                            Beside the common RW's and Wolverine Boots, you could also check Thorogood or Chippewa Boots for this price range.

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                            • veloaudioV
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                              Anyone heard from @mclaincausey recently? I sent him a PM and haven't heard back. I see he hasn't been on the forum in a while. I hope all is well.

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                              • AnesthetistA
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                                @veloaudio:

                                Anyone heard from @mclaincausey recently? I sent him a PM and haven't heard back. I see he hasn't been on the forum in a while. I hope all is well.

                                He is on Instagram as mclaincausey and has posted recently. I miss his posts here.

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                                IG: bluehandsslim

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                                • DougNgD
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                                  @Seul:

                                  So.. In my stockroom/ level floor cellar, I have no light… No electricity either, everything's been cut (to prevent from tenants using the built-in airco I assume)...

                                  I've bought a LED searchlight but I need something that provides much more light... This is kinda cool but not sufficent either: http://www.light11.nl/Marset/FollowMe.html

                                  Anyone have any ideas here?.. It's a small room, under 10m²…

                                  I use these during blackouts

                                  http://www.amazon.com/LuminAID-PackLite-Inflatable-Solar-Lantern/dp/B00TF7LYYU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1446233664&sr=8-2&keywords=luminaid

                                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                  • neph93N
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                                    @Cutlasshound:

                                    @neph93:

                                    Cheers guys, that's very decent of you both. I have it on good authority that I'm a UK 10/US 11 in Red Wings. Shout out if you see anything.

                                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                    I have redwings and wolverine addisons. Go for redwings ( oxblood iron rangers or ice cutters are a good shout imo).

                                    I also like the look of look of the danner made for japan boots but not owned a pair yet!

                                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                    Sorry, dude. Missed this the first time. Thanks for the input [emoji106]

                                    Finkster, too. Nice one.

                                    “Some of those that work forces
                                    Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                    • AetasA
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                                      $21.96 LuminAID LUM-PL16 PackLite 16 Inflatable Solar Light
                                      On my want list now @DougNg

                                      But perhaps one lamp with 65 Lumes is not enough for @Seul
                                      See candlewax dripping down his racks 🙂

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                                      • DougNgD
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                                        I use more than one if necessary

                                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                        • steelworkerS
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                                          @Giles:

                                          Indeed, typically North Americans see more shrinkage than Europeans who see more shrinkage than Japanese.

                                          There's a joke in there somewhere.

                                          Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                          Well, I have others.

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            Two words.  First word starts with with cap N, second ends with lower case s.  No??? 😉

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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