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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Aug 4, 2005 23:02:03 GMT -5
so far my searches have turned up nothing anywhere near my humble price range......except for boots that won't fit me of course.
with size 11 wide feet and 19" calves there seems to be no hope of my finding boots that fit at economy prices.
Anyone have any secret boot links/locations to share??
I have no experience working leather and no tools to do so .
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Post by chael on Aug 4, 2005 23:03:44 GMT -5
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Post by Primrodo on Aug 5, 2005 8:30:28 GMT -5
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Post by Mon-Jas Charan on Aug 5, 2005 11:47:45 GMT -5
Here is what you do ... Get a pair of the Grand Prix Cadett synthetic dress boots, Have a shoe Maker put elastic or a zipper in the front and then put a leather shin guard over it, and add straps.
I split mine in the back and did this myself, for about $50.
I'm thinking of buying another pair and doing the other way in the front, as I have lost 20+ pounds and the boots are alittle big now ... I hope this makes sence.
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Post by Xorren Hedrasii on Aug 5, 2005 11:54:26 GMT -5
Is that cost the total cost of the boots or just the modifications?
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Aug 5, 2005 13:09:53 GMT -5
does anyone have experience with the wide calf boots from this site? they don't look quite right to me....?
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Aug 5, 2005 13:18:10 GMT -5
I had arrived at nearly the same conclusion myself after my search.....I haven't heard of losing size in the leg with weight loss before.....never happens to me. HMmmmm. So $35 for boots plus $? for alterations. Have to shelve that for awhile while I finish my sabers. Thanks one and all !!!
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Mon-Jas Charan
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Post by Mon-Jas Charan on Aug 5, 2005 17:04:00 GMT -5
That was the Approxmayelly $30.00 for the boots and the $20 or so for the mods ... I'll post some pictures when I get home from work .... If you have the sewing done It would most likly be $50 to $75 for the labor and materials, but they have gotten me through.
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Aug 5, 2005 22:11:52 GMT -5
Primrodo, that's a good site. I like the Santa boots... furry Jedi, anyone? ![:o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/shocked.png) Mon-Jas, that's a great idea! I actually have a very nice pair of lace up boots that I'd like to add a shin guard to make them look more "Jedi".
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Post by lazlototh on Aug 5, 2005 22:37:16 GMT -5
I'm not so sure about the Santa boots though they're nice... These caught my eye as a discerning Jedi Cool Boots!They're great since I'm short and they catch the eye... Though the Jedi boots on the page are more canon... ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Primrodo on Aug 6, 2005 0:27:21 GMT -5
lol...I'm sure yuo can find more...suitable ones on that page ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) and Leda did you know both Anakin and Obi-Wans boots were lace up? ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Aug 7, 2005 21:38:01 GMT -5
We had them in stock last year and they are on order so we should be getting them in again reasonably soon. What size shoe do you wear & what does your calf measure? I seem to remember that they did fit my calf last year. Yeah, I've lost some weight too, and ny boots are also a bit looser in the calf, but that's ok, the buckles at the top take care of that.
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Aug 8, 2005 12:34:43 GMT -5
I wear a size 11 wide (EE-EEE) width. My calves measure 18 3/4" at the wide part and taper down to 17 " at the knee. height from floor to just under knee is just about 17".
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Aug 10, 2005 23:42:06 GMT -5
Tenric, i can let you know when they come in if you like, then you can come try them on at the store, Can also get you my discount if I'm there when you come.
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Aug 12, 2005 19:40:50 GMT -5
let me know then...... and thanks.
I did find some very nice boots in my size that are about 16" tall. Black of course. But they'd also go well with my floor length leather coat and Morpheus sunglasses so I might get them.
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