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    Filthy2123ozjunkie
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    Joined: 21 Jan 2013

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

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      neph93
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      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

      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?

      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

      • Dame Vera Lynn
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        spitfiredealer
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        Joined: 8 Apr 2013

        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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          madmonday
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          Joined: 13 Oct 2009

          $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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            spitfiredealer
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            Joined: 8 Apr 2013

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

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              neph93
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              Joined: 18 Aug 2014

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

              Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

              • Dame Vera Lynn
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                neph93
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                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                @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.

                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                • Dame Vera Lynn
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                  spitfiredealer
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                  Joined: 8 Apr 2013

                  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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                    madmonday
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                    Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                    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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                      neph93
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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.

                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                      • Dame Vera Lynn
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                        Cutlasshound
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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.

                        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

                        I ain't got time to bleed.

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                          Finkster
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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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                            veloaudio
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                            Joined: 9 Dec 2012

                            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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                              Anesthetist
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                              Joined: 14 May 2011

                              @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.

                              Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                              IG: bluehandsslim

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                                DougNg
                                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                @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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                                  neph93
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                                  Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                  @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.

                                  «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                  We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                                  • Dame Vera Lynn
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                                    Aetas
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                                    Joined: 19 Jun 2013

                                    $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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                                      DougNg
                                      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                      I use more than one if necessary

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

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                                        steelworker
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                                        Joined: 16 Apr 2014

                                        @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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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          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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