yoyofrenchfries Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hi all, Hope all is well with everyone. I'd like to ask for a little guidance with regards to the base boot's sole color. The boots i have were custom made. I am thinking of buying a new pair of base boots to do it the right way. I already have the Vinyl. I'm looking for something that would pass the lancer requirements but I'm not sure these would pass. Might sound a little noobish here but I'd appreciate any comments. I read somewhere some guys used Palladium boots as their base. I went to a Palladium store over the weekend and these were the closest shades I've seen. There was nothing in between. I'm worried one might be too light while the other's too dark. http://imageshack.com/a/img673/3047/FqkMUC.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img540/2409/OV7jSn.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img633/9479/v6kK5V.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/3812/E1eAqg.jpg Please advise If these aren't right I can always look for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 The original Hi-Tec boots had a more (to me) orange color to the sole, and I've never seen anything close on a modern workboot. You've probably seen the pics in the gallery: http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?app=gallery&album=138 That being said, I've often seen the color referred to as "tan" or "gum" so of those two boots, I'd opt for the darker sole. These remind me of the Lugz boots some have tried, but I can't speak to the success rate on those. I'm sure there some WIPs in the boot forum. In a nutshell, tan, one color, no visible stitching will get you there. For Lancer you're going to want all that plus a "carve-able" heel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I use these boots with the "gum" soles for mine. I'm putting in my Lancer app here in a few. I'll upload a picture of mine if you'd like. http://www.ebay.com/itm/221161185026?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&var=520135538099&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I'd love to see them I'm working on my boots now and can always use another example. Best of luck on the Lancer! Hope to see your badge change soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Go with the darker one. If you do get these and build boots on them, let us know how they turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyofrenchfries Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hey Chex thanks so much for replying. Assuming i do the right thing getting the boots together using the tutorial, would the darker one pass for the lancer specs ? There isnt much choice around here so those two are as good as it gets. If i can just get the confirmation they would, i would go for it Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyofrenchfries Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Guys thank you for all your replies. I've been out lately didnt get to check the forum since i posted this. I'm actually using tapatalk for the first time. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zarintyr Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I gotta tell ya..it does suck trying to find base boots in japan that aren't prices up the wazoo. I am having a yard of white vinyl shipped in from the states by my mom. I find the boots here and attempt the process. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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