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16596 t1_j1k4dya wrote
I’ve had a pair of these for over a decade now and they get better every year! Probably due for a resole soon, but I really love them
brazenxbull t1_j1kcish wrote
Those AREN'T Iron Rangers? Those look great!
Githyerazi t1_j1kfqgb wrote
Throw some shoe polish on them and they'll look like new!
FigureSevere8950 t1_j1kmjlk wrote
Have these same pair! Mine are 10 years old and in near perfect shape
mildOrWILD65 t1_j1kp4w5 wrote
When I was in the US Army (83-87), I was always amazed at how well out combat boots cleaned up. We could have been in the mud, water, scuffing the heck out of them all week but an hour's worth of work and they'd be spit-shined and looking like patent leather, come inspection time.
Morphabond OP t1_j1ktyhy wrote
I’m flattered! Hehe
kri_stina t1_j1kuywf wrote
Love those!
e2g4 t1_j1kzwca wrote
I think oil was a much better idea
ZU34 t1_j1l1oq6 wrote
Excellent. What type of sole on these?
Morphabond OP t1_j1l1rkq wrote
They’re stock, it says Vibram on the bottom
siva_lee t1_j1l3xfo wrote
Amazon link?
Githyerazi t1_j1l5onb wrote
Depends on the look you're going for. Oil is great for preserving leather. Polish evens out the color and makes the shoes shine.
RstyKnfe t1_j1l7bf3 wrote
"Please, OP, buy new boots!" said no wife ever! :P
InjuryComfortable666 t1_j1l8akh wrote
Are these still good or has quality gone downhill? My rockports have been pretty good for six years, but are starting to wear out.
SnooOnions400 t1_j1l8d6y wrote
Do you have a before picture? This looks so satisfying
cykovisuals t1_j1lgz5u wrote
What OP isn’t telling everyone is that they smell like rotting Limburger cheese.
gardener1337 t1_j1lmxz3 wrote
Just freeze them for a few days. Kills the bacteria and so the smell
sugar-kane t1_j1lqw74 wrote
Maybe because they smell bad?
FuzzyMcBitty t1_j1ltbc0 wrote
What would you use to take scuffs out of and develop character in something like these.
I got Brickmore leather conditioner, but it only looks good for a little bit.
I don’t mind scuffing, but these look “distinguished,” whereas my hiking boots just look like they’ve been through some shit.
Wurm42 t1_j1lupkp wrote
Looking good! If they've never been oiled before, the leather will soak up the oil quickly; be ready to oil them again in a month or so.
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I_Zeig_I t1_j1m0sxt wrote
Anyone know if thr current ones made are the dame quality?
909Rat t1_j1m3zk9 wrote
Are they still being sold? Can’t seem to be able to find them.
e2g4 t1_j1m9vjs wrote
Yea, the guy proudly posted 13 year old boots. I’m thinking he’s not going to want a flat black, undifferentiated surface, like every other pair of boots out there. I’m thinking he likes what he’s got and wants to enhance it.
Holybasil t1_j1mu3fy wrote
Depends how deep the scuffs are. You might have to sand it slightly and redye them.
But hiking boots aren't ment to look pretty.
embarrassedburner t1_j1mu606 wrote
What kind of laces?
FuzzyMcBitty t1_j1mzsqe wrote
What boots ARE long lasting and meant to build character?
I walk 4 or 5 miles a day, and I got these when I became frustrated buying new shoes a few times a year.
Holybasil t1_j1n5kkr wrote
Any that are resoleable. I don't know of too many brands that offer it, but Lundhags, Zamberlan (my brand of choice), Lowa, Hanwag and Altberg all make boots specifically designed to be resoled.
Now all of those brands are European, but I'm sure there are some American brands out there as well.
janejanegang t1_j1n80wp wrote
Those look amazing 👌
Morphabond OP t1_j1ng272 wrote
Red Head “forever laces” 63 inches, bought at Bass Pro
Perunamies t1_j1nymi7 wrote
Will putting them outside at freezing temps help?
gardener1337 t1_j1nz4dj wrote
The thing that smells is the stuff bacteria eat and poop so to say. Anything that kills bacteria will help. So alcohol as well as heat. Freezing temps will also do that
MLVizzle t1_j1o9epq wrote
Just curious how often do you wear these??
Morphabond OP t1_j1qnqlu wrote
Not enough lol. Like twice a week half the year
MogollonBaldy t1_j1jsrk3 wrote
Looking GOOD!