Doc Martens are Waffle Stompers for grown ups.

DdBob said:
who knew the dude from the Eagles...the man who wrote Smugglers blues also made boots. The world is full of surprises !
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He was in Winslow AZ and booted Jackson Browne.Told him to Take it easy.
 
wok said:
I always have a pair of these for work:

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I’ve never seen them with the black stitching before. That’s great for shoes that are going to get polished because it won’t get stained the way yellow does.
 
jp_nyc said:
I’ve never seen them with the black stitching before. That’s great for shoes that are going to get polished because it won’t get stained the way yellow does.
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I am just going to use the Doc Marten's wax they sell on mine. Gets good reviews.
 
jp_nyc said:
I’ve never seen them with the black stitching before. That’s great for shoes that are going to get polished because it won’t get stained the way yellow does.
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That’s why I specifically get these. The yellow stitching makes them a little less suitable for formal wear as well
 
rickenvox said:
yep, those are great. A bit heavy by today's backpacking standards, but the new lightweight boots only last a few seasons at most.
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I was just looking at one of the local outfitting stores at boots. I loved my old leather norwegian weld Raichles, though they did not fit any more. I was able to find, with the help of a guy working there, a pair with the same sort of feel in terms of a stiff sole that rolls along as you walk. But it still looks like a cheapo fabric hiker to me. Though they charge a pretty penny. As we are doing some backpacking (I, the wife and the daughter), I will be looking for some better boots. Going in old running shoes, as I used to do for short backpack trips, is not making my achilles happy any more. I would accept a little weight for a sturdy build and feel.
 
sunvalleylaw said:
I was just looking at one of the local outfitting stores at boots. I loved my old leather norwegian weld Raichles, though they did not fit any more. I was able to find, with the help of a guy working there, a pair with the same sort of feel in terms of a stiff sole that rolls along as you walk. But it still looks like a cheapo fabric hiker to me. Though they charge a pretty penny. As we are doing some backpacking (I, the wife and the daughter), I will be looking for some better boots. Going in old running shoes, as I used to do for short backpack trips, is not making my achilles happy any more. I would accept a little weight for a sturdy build and feel.
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Yep, I need ankle support for a pack over 45 lbs or so. But I love all the new lightweight stuff, even though my most memorable backpacking trips were with my external frame Kelty pack and leather Vasque boots.
 
rickenvox said:
Yep, I need ankle support for a pack over 45 lbs or so. But I love all the new lightweight stuff, even though my most memorable backpacking trips were with my external frame Kelty pack and leather Vasque boots.
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Raichles and first a smaller Jan Sport when I was a middle schooler, then the typical, for the day in Seattle, REI Cruiser for me. I now have a Go-Lite Quest 65 that is nice, though big, because I always overpack. http://www.bplite.com/viewtopic.php?t=5783
 
I never really got on with Docs. Unnecessarily uncomfortable and a pain in the ass. Besides, as a rebellious teen, I had easy access to USMC combat boots any time I outgrew or wore out a pair.

Way. More. Legit!


I did lubs me some Waffle Stompers as a kid though. They paired up great with Toughskins jeans. :)
 
rickenvox said:
Yep, I need ankle support for a pack over 45 lbs or so. But I love all the new lightweight stuff, even though my most memorable backpacking trips were with my external frame Kelty pack and leather Vasque boots.
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Some of these look really tempting. I particularly like the Timberlands and even more, the Danner Mountain Pass. Hand made in Portland is a selling point for me.

https://hiconsumption.com/2017/10/best-vintage-hiking-boots/
 
So yeah, I got 'em, and like 'em. I had to size down and stretch as the US 9's were too sloppy, and the US 8's were tight, but stretchable to fit. They are gonna settle in fine.

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Pine Apple Slim said:
These have been following mw around on the internet. They look pretty good.
https://www.tecovas.com/collections/mens-collection?utm_source=fba&utm_medium=Facebook_Right_Column&utm_campaign=Mocha+Suede+Launch+-+[MOF]&utm_term=6113615713149&utm_content=6113615934549&fbclid=IwAR2cSN1ViXzuw1fgNGXtcoxpfwPoiZn1M9pGkruK5tNHLenlyL8m-2DMqSk
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Got a pair of the basic calf skin ropers.

Just put them on a walked about a mile. Fit, feel, and look great. I bet they’ll really open up in a couple weeks.

Probably the best pair of boots I’ve bought new for the money. I’ll check back in a few months after I’ve put some more miles on them and done the wear nothing else walking around New Orleans test.
 
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