Does anyone (in the UK preferably) know where a pair can be bought that look like they might survive being worn on ops by a member of the LRDG? I don't even mind looking at some retard re-enactment site if they've got something someone like The Weejun thinks are worth having. My others are still going strong; it's just that I'd like something far sturdier for, say, long-distance travel.
the retard reenactment site i mentioned in the other (knitwear? cant remember) thread has some for 70 bucks. higher topped, soles sturdier rubber rather than crepe.
EDIT: you can also buy genuine WWI kilt rigs and unused RCAF flares. there appear to be people with even less to do than us.
EDIT #2 : I was investigating the officer shoes on behalf of someone and the owner responds to any question at any time of day or night within about 8 minutes. Anticipating your question, the stuff is made to his specs in mexico.
Last edited by shamrockmonkey (2010-08-25 05:02:19)
Sounds interesting for 70 bucks, shamrock.
actually 65. look sturdy. metsl eyelets, though.
Maybe, after our current bit of business is done, you could...
probably not necessary, unless youre worried about customs. the guy claims to be the largest retard/reenactment supplier in the world, and ships from the UAE and holland, though his personal command bunker appears to be in california. i think someone on here ordered mc queen in great escape stylee suede boots, is how i heard about it. forget how they felt about them, might want to do a search before ordering.
on the other hand the best looking ones ive seen in person are at j crew. made in italy, we think by astorflex. rounder toe, no cheesy fake stitching etc. like seen on cheaper models.