Adams boot build

[Bootstrap]

Getting started on the boots today but had a question on the boots I'm using. Right now I have a used pair tan (desert) combat boots. Will these suffice for boots? The soles are a little dirty from mud (hunting ,airport,paintball) will that be ok for the look?

[Chex]

Could you post some pictures?

[Bootstrap]

Here's a first pic..ill work on getting more

[Bootstrap]

 

[Gato]

I started to use a pair like these, but changed my mind because of the sole. I did not think it looked right. Also thought it would be hard to get them on and off.

[4505Marcel]

They do look like the sole will be tough to trim, but I recon they would do. Just beep the toe trims tight down to cover the faux stitching that can be seen around the sole

[Bootstrap]

Thanks for your input. I do think I'm going to try and find something with a softer sole. Ill post pictures when I start

[Bootstrap]

Is painting the sole acceptable? For some reason I'm having a hard time finding tan sole shoes here. If I do paint which product is best

[Chex]

Painting is acceptable. Target's boots have soft soles and are easy to trim into.

[Bootstrap]

Painting is acceptable. Target's boots have soft soles and are easy to trim into.

 

What boots are those? Any idea what model they are?

[Bootstrap]

 

Before I go further...there's this (for lack of a better term) bubble at the toe of my boot. Is this going to be acceptable for being approved? I would really hate to start all over. Any input?

[4505Marcel]

Hate to say it, but you probably needed to spend more time heating and stretching before glueing. You do as you say have loose and wrinkled areas. Are they acceptable, only your GML can say if he would let them clear, or not but for lancer probably not

[Scooter]

 

These look like the Rocky hot weather desert duty boots I just ordered. Our family loves the brand, and my crappy spine really limits what I can wear. I liked the fact that they have a little taller heel, similar to the originals. And that extra half inch or so will be nice for a 5'6" female! Was the sole 'carvable' like you'd hoped?

[Chex]

These look like the Rocky hot weather desert duty boots I just ordered. Our family loves the brand, and my crappy spine really limits what I can wear. I liked the fact that they have a little taller heel, similar to the originals. And that extra half inch or so will be nice for a 5'6" female! Was the sole 'carvable' like you'd hoped?

 

All soles should be carvable, it's just the amount of elbow grease you might have to put into the cutting. A harder sole = a bigger pain in the butt.