Stormy102 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Hi all, So I'm thinking of picking up these boots (They're on Etsy if anyone wants to have a closer look) and I wanted the expert eye to look over them to assure me that they will meet the scout specifications (and maybe Lancer?). I've tried making my own but... I'm not a craftsman I destroyed much vinyl... so much vinyl Here are a few images from the store page: Side View: Front view: Cheers, Stormy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Two things jump out right away. First, the sole is two tone and would need to be painted one color. Second, in the front on view they seem to flare out quite a bit as they go up the "smoke stack". This should be more of a straight tube with little to no flare. That could be the way the Velcro is fastened though I suppose, but if it's the way the vinyl is cut it might be an issue. I don't know if it would jam up approval, but it's not really right. Kind of a bummer because they do look well made. Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 The other issue you might run into is that the overall height. The boots need to come up just under your knee armor for Lancer. Being pre-made these could be too tall or short. Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy102 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 OK. It's just that I don't have the craftmanship to make my own. As they make them to size, I could always ask for a certain height and to ask if they can avoid the flaring. Also, on my monitor, it doesn't look two-tone... Thanks for looking though statz. I might pick them up anyway as anything is better than a pair of wellingtons Stormy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Hey Stormie have you checked out the trade forum? There are a few boot makers on there. There is chrisx909x, marcel, and a few other I believe. I had Chris make the parts for my boots and finished assembly myself but he can do the whole nine yards for you if you want. The makers there are scouts and your boots will be top notch. Take a look and let us know if you have any questions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliaz Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Not a boot expert, but those soles are definately two-tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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