Mike Cantrell wrote:You know there's a sole configuration that's repairable and one that's not? I forget the names, but on the one, the sole is flat, and it's glued + sewed to the bottom. The other is cast or molded in place, so that the plastic/rubber wraps up around.
Learned that the hard way. :/
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Mike Cantrell wrote:You know there's a sole configuration that's repairable and one that's not? I forget the names, but on the one, the sole is flat, and it's glued + sewed to the bottom.
Steven Kovacs wrote:Does anyone have suggestions for boots with no heel?
Steven Kovacs wrote:I'd love something with no heel rise. I've recently started wearing minimalist dress shoes (the Hawthorne Chukka by Soft Star) and can't see going back to shoes or boots with heels - the minimalist shoes are so much better for my back. Does anyone have suggestions for boots with no heel?
Roberta Wilkinson wrote:Yes! Partner and I both have a pair of Lem's Boulder Boots, which we're really happy with. http://www.lemsshoes.com/mens-boulder-boot-timber They're not "Buy it for Life" but probably buy-it-for-2-to-5-years depending on how much you wear them and on what kinds of terrain.
I also just got a pair of handmade knee high boots from Jeff at Makwa Moccasins. He consulted with me and provided a sole type that can easily be removed and replaced when it wears through, which he said he would do for me for $25. As long as I'm reasonably kind to them, I'm pretty sure I will have them forever with just occasional re-solings. https://www.etsy.com/listing/221879333/new-plainsman-boot-moccasins.
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Cam Mitchell wrote:How are they in winter in wet and cold?
Roberta Wilkinson wrote:
Steven Kovacs wrote:I'd love something with no heel rise. I've recently started wearing minimalist dress shoes (the Hawthorne Chukka by Soft Star) and can't see going back to shoes or boots with heels - the minimalist shoes are so much better for my back. Does anyone have suggestions for boots with no heel?
Yes! Partner and I both have a pair of Lem's Boulder Boots, which we're really happy with. http://www.lemsshoes.com/mens-boulder-boot-timber They're not "Buy it for Life" but probably buy-it-for-2-to-5-years depending on how much you wear them and on what kinds of terrain.
I also just got a pair of handmade knee high boots from Jeff at Makwa Moccasins. He consulted with me and provided a sole type that can easily be removed and replaced when it wears through, which he said he would do for me for $25. As long as I'm reasonably kind to them, I'm pretty sure I will have them forever with just occasional re-solings. https://www.etsy.com/listing/221879333/new-plainsman-boot-moccasins.
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Ash Jackson wrote:
That's what lead me to the all-leather boot as an alternative.
A build too cool to miss:Mike's GreenhouseA great example:Joseph's Garden
All the soil info you'll ever need:
Redhawk's excellent soil-building series
Devin Lavign wrote:What I would really like is a pair or two of Sodhopper boots/moccasins. http://www.sodhoppers.com/ One of the benefits of Sodhoppers is they are custom made to your feet. You make a mold of your feet and send it to them and they build the boot around it. Down side is they are a bit pricey due to this as well as take a bit of time.
But for now I make due with store bought boots and none have ever really wowed me enough to sing praises of here.
Alana Rose wrote:I’ve always wanted to make my own shoes.
Devin Lavign wrote:
There is actually a couple classes that teach how to make this type of boot.
Blessings,
Alana
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