01Hawk Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 Today I made a phone call to Hi-Tec ( expecting to get brushed off and/or laughed at) and spoke with a rep named David. I explained to him what I was looking for in detail , emailed him pics and he is going to have the Product Manager call me back. Was actually shocked that he talked to me about it as long as he did 3
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 Did he ask why you want these exact boots/Did you tell him they are for a Star Wars uniform?
01Hawk Posted August 28, 2015 Author Posted August 28, 2015 I did tell him why and explained what the costuming community was about.... Also asked him to see what version was used that had the horizontal line. I sent him pics of my boots and screen shots from the movie to show which sole was needed. He lead me to believe that this could happen and even said it would take till March to get them out. He just emailed me back to confirm my email to him and to let me know he will get back to me after reviewing with " the director". I was expecting a flat " no" when I called. Would be crazy if it was as simple as asking them to make them lol 6
JohnnyB Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 That's nice Howard, thanx, You said him That May be needed even 1,000 pairs of shoes? So, now just finger crossed, and wait for the response from the Hi-Tec.
01Hawk Posted August 28, 2015 Author Posted August 28, 2015 If they say the minimum order is 1000, I am going to have a problem because I, unfortunately, don't have $80,000-$150,000 laying around. But I will cross that bridge when I get there I suppose.
bwattsup Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 Nice work Howard! Hopefully they'll be able to find some information this time 1
Nexous Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 That's awesome, if the ball gets rolling I'll definitely be interested in getting in on the order list 1
JohnnyB Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 If Hi-Tec resume production of Sierra Sneakers V, I am curious what will be the price of these shoes, Palladium Pampa Hi, costing about $ 65 shoe is made very similarly.
Chex Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 I'd buy a couple of pairs. Hell, what scout wouldn't want to buy a pair or 2...or 3. 2
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 I'd buy a couple of pairs. Hell, what scout wouldn't want to buy a pair or 2...or 3. Are you planning on getting into a telepod with an insect or something?
JohnnyB Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Yeah, I see that almost none of the scouts do not want to have original shoes It's a strange ... I'll buy a few pairs, but with such an order Hi-Tec not resume production
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Yeah, I see that almost none of the scouts do not want to have original shoes It's a strange ... I'll buy a few pairs, but with such an order Hi-Tec not resume production I'd love to have the original screen boots, but for £80+ or whatever high price it is, I dunno. I don't even spend more than £50 on Nike trainers. Someone has a really good boot tutorial here http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=13239&st=40 So I'd rather just get a good boot likeness if its much cheaper. Its only the sole/tread that is really needed IMO. The rest of the boot is covered anyway.
Dart Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 I know this isn't the first time Hi-Tec have been contacted about these boots. That said, both times they seem to be interested in talking. At the least, we can find out what they think and what they would be willing to do. Who knows? Maybe they'd be interested in doing it and making it a "retro/vintage" line of boots? Maybe the hipsters will go for them?
JohnnyB Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 @Forest Patrol, I know That tutorial It's really useful, but if I have the opportunity to buy new Sierra sneakers for $150, I buy right away. @Dart, Really already contacted them concerning Sierra sneakers? And what? There is another option, someone who have original Sierra Sneakers make a soles scan in 3D CAD, and maybe our forum friend (CROW62) will perform such soles in several sizes, more in this thread: http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=9177&hl=%20sierra%20%20sneakers&st=40 I am curious to what will be the cost of make same soles by Giovanni. There is still the question of the material from which the soles would have to be made and color.
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 @ JohnnyB - I'm not arguing with you, I totally understand if you have the money to spare.
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Who knows? Maybe they'd be interested in doing it and making it a "retro/vintage" line of boots? Maybe the hipsters will go for them? Those hipsters and their shoes... 1
JohnnyB Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 @Forrest Patrol, yup, I have money for new pairs of Sierra's, or new soles Btw, I know that funny movie
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 @ JohnnyB - Yaay! So long as you guys here have the cash, get me a pair too Just to correct myself, the original shoes have a flatter toe shape (just slightly more like beach shoes) compared to the (raised) steel toe boots that most people use.
01Hawk Posted August 30, 2015 Author Posted August 30, 2015 I paid $175 for the ones I bought recently and they are a size too small. I would have thought people would have called in the past - was simple enough and I am still amazed he even entertained the conversation. I have no idea how much they would cost nor how they would produce them or market them. I do know I can't financially facilitate the purchase of 1000 pairs unless they are like 10 or $20 a pair .. Hopefully he does get back to me... They are a decent looking casual hiking sneaker/boot and that is what they still sell. The ideal scenario is they just say yea we will remake them and sell them thru their normal vendors/direct. I did tell them it needed the horizontal line and will ask him if he can clarify what version they are even if they can't make make the boots. And considering there are people paying $700 or whatever for helmets with some " lineage " to a movie helmet , what's a couple hundred dollars for accurate boots lol. 1
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Hopefully they will consider that this is just as much for charity as it is for our uniforms and make this happen for you guys.
01Hawk Posted August 30, 2015 Author Posted August 30, 2015 That pair sold earlier in the summer on eBay http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231605597757&globalID=EBAY-US
hokie1 Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Great read. I am surprised no one had contacted them before. I hope good things come from this and good job on the foot work!!!
Guest Forrest Patrol Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 That pair sold earlier in the summer on eBay http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231605597757&globalID=EBAY-US Yes, sorry, edited earlier post
Abe Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 the boots are an important part of each suit, the harder to get are those of Darth Maul and Jango Fett, hope to find the right boot for my suit 1
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