GOT SOME BOOTS

[TB 11954]

So I picked up some boots today, I saw them and instantly saw the shape of the sole was real close to what I needed. It is black though, BUT I figured I could just paint them. So I also grabbed this spray paint as well.

 

So what do you think about the shape of the sole?

Is that a good color paint for the sole?

 

I did a test paint with some other spray paint on an old pair of black combat boots the other day. It seems to work fairly well for the most part, so that's why I decided to get the spray paint in the first place.

 

Also are there any templates for the indentations that need to be cut into it? And do I just use an exacto knife to cut it?

Sorry for all the questions, just want to get all my information for it, before I do something.

[stasz]

I don't know of a template per se, but between the boot builds here and screen shots, you can get the gist of it for sure. This is basically the original base boot:

 

 

Paint color and sole shape look good to me.

 

And yes, I think the Blade of Exact Zero is the easiest way to chop 'em up. A few different blade styles help too, like the chisel tip.

[TB 11954]

Excellent. Thank you very much!

[NinjaScout]

If that is the base boot, then why do we leave that strip in the middle on the heel boot cutouts? Looks like you should cut them the whole way down.

[stasz]

If that is the base boot, then why do we leave that strip in the middle on the heel boot cutouts? Looks like you should cut them the whole way down.

 

Note where I said "basically". The Sierra IV is all but confirmed as the original base boot, but image searches for Hi Tech (a.k.a. Inter) nearly always return a boot with the sole I previously posted.

 

Now, from the Magic of Myth exhibit, and screen shots, we see the thin horizontal line bisecting the vertical cuts:

 

I don't know if it's something that changed from the early 80's through the early 90's when they discontinued that boot, or if it was a slightly different model (Sierra III? Something like that?)

 

But I've seen it both ways on our home made Scout Boots. I have the horizontal line on mine, but my heel cuts aren't very accurate. Going to be making a new pair if my hunt for real Sierras doesn't pan out...

[Chunk]

That spray paint will not work for painting your soles. It will flake of with every step & you will be left with a white boot with black & tan sole. You can use any acrylic paint (.50-.$2) found at any hobby shop, Walmart...ect. Just buy a cheap(30pk $1) paintbrush & brush on 3-4 coats. Make sure you buy ACRYLIC paint or it will not flex when you step & you will end up with the same effect as the spray paint.

[NinjaScout]

Note where I said "basically". The Sierra IV is all but confirmed as the original base boot, but image searches for Hi Tech (a.k.a. Inter) nearly always return a boot with the sole I previously posted.

 

Now, from the Magic of Myth exhibit, and screen shots, we see the thin horizontal line bisecting the vertical cuts:

 

I don't know if it's something that changed from the early 80's through the early 90's when they discontinued that boot, or if it was a slightly different model (Sierra III? Something like that?)

 

But I've seen it both ways on our home made Scout Boots. I have the horizontal line on mine, but my heel cuts aren't very accurate. Going to be making a new pair if my hunt for real Sierras doesn't pan out...

 

Thanks for that. I have been hesitating on my boot cuts because I don't want to ruin my boots. Looking to do it right... once.

[TB 11954]

Well I painted one of my combat boots with this spray paint, and the other with some acrylic paint. Turns out, that spray paint is glossy. So I have to get something else, I'll probably go with acrylic paint because it's cheaper.

 

But then I went for a small jog to test how well both paints would hold up. And they both weared away on the bottom in the exact same spots and in the exact same way. But the sides on both held up perfectly.

 

So any suggestions to keep the soles on the bottom from doing that? Or does it not really matter?

I'm trying to search for info on google and can't seem to find any actual solutions...

[Chunk]

Did you let the paint cure? I painted the soles on some black soled boots with cheap .50 acrylic paint from walmat. Think I put about 4 coats on. I did 2 troops in them & they DID NOT flake off, the paint is still there as the day I painted. But I only walked around in them, I didn't go for a jog

[TB 11954]

Well I only did one coat as I was just testing to see how it would hold up against the spray paint. Perhaps I should try 4 coats to see if that will help. Did you only use acrylic paint, nothing else with it?

[Chunk]

Just cheap .50 acrylic paint found in the craft section at Walmart. Think the brand was Apple Barrel or something like that. It has a red apple on the sticker.