troopermaster Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 So I just received the Israeli Scout boots (size 5) for my son and I am wanting to know what is the best material to use to make them into Biker Scout boots? My local fabric store only have very thin white vinyl and white faux leather with the leather grain, both do not look very suitable. I am hoping someone in the UK can let me know what they have used and where to get the right material. I will add some photos as soon as I have all the materials and before I start the build up. Cheers, -Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjsavage7 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 The marine vinyl is the right material. It's smooth on one side and fairly course on the other. It's fairly common in the US. Marcel might be able to steer you in the right direction for where to find it in the UK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Hi, I'm in the UK. I over ordered for my boots so have loads of white marine vinyl left over. Pm me if you are interested. I got mine off eBay just search marine vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Hi, I'm in the UK. I over ordered for my boots so have loads of white marine vinyl left over. Pm me if you are interested. I got mine off eBay just search marine vinyl. Thank you. PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Just be carefull as some vynils are too grainy or too thick to get a nice tight stretch on the boot. I use Nautolex brand marine vynil, its the thinner un foamed stuff mate. Not too keen on the israeli boots personally I think they are too long and thin like converse pump shoes, I favour the hiking boot style when I do conversions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Not too keen on the israeli boots personally I think they are too long and thin like converse pump shoes, I favour the hiking boot style when I do conversions But they are much like the original Sierra boots compared to the Timberland style hiking boots. The original boots used were similar to the Converse and have a streamline look to them which I like. When I look at replica scouts and see the bulky, steel toe capped boots I always think they let the look of the costume down. People tend to follow others and I think a bad trend has been set unfortunately. Just my opinion, of course 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Wow Paul I never noticed tht the sierras kinda do have a converse shape till u sed tht haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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