matt8199 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 SO, I have everything ordered except for BOOTS. (I also need a vest, but I guess you have to make that, not buy it). Having a little trouble finding a decently priced pair. I have priced some vendors on here and for instance one vendor from the UK is selling them for over $200 (american dollars), which seems way too exspensive. I think $150 or $160 is more of a fair price for boots. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to go from here? I tried E-Bay and Amazon with no luck. Somebody has to be able to help me out. I already spent so much, I'm not trying to spend an crap ton of money for boots and I'm almost done. I don't sew or make any parts for costumes, I'd rather buy everythibg so it looks good. I did that with Armor, Helmet and everything else. I'd really like to have everything my MAY, considering that is the big comic con for the state of Michigan. (Motor City Comic Con). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt8199 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 I found a thread on here from ZHONGVADER and he has them priced at $150 + s&h. Not sure about the holster though. Have to check on that. I sent him a reply though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Building your own boots is not particularly complicated, and the final result is much more consistent with the screen used boots than the ones produced by the chap you have messaged. And it will work out WAY WAY cheaper. It's all about time. Getting stuff from the UK to the US is always going to be a non starter really due to the exchange rate and shipping costs. Fact of life and we can't get around that. Just as an example, a gallon of gas (petrol) over here costs over $8 (equivalent). So naturally stuff over here is more expensive. Which ever boot you get, you'll need to get a holster. They come with the armour set. Now I know these boots are in the UK, and the associated problems as above exists, but of you can find something similar your side of the pond, then you're on to a winner. Maybe some of the local guys can assist in a decent supply. http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3cac15ec14 The critical thing you're looking for is a sole that is a SINGLE COLOUR, not one that has a change in colour part way up. The change in colour will need painting out. The boot tutorial is nice and easy to follow So if costs are your primary driver, then make your own. The ones by ZhongVader should be fine for standard clearance depending on your GML, but they would not get you Lancer as they stand. Hope this helps. Rob, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 03phat Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 this guy on facebook.com he is in a orange and white scout costume but he say he can do it if you mail him yr boots shipped back to you and screen apporved for $140 Giovanni Rodriguez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blholmes Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I tried to make my own bots by following a video n YouTube and they came out pretty good. All around price was like $50 to $60. Gonna try my hand with the vest soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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