Evolutions boba boots review!

Got my new boots from Evolutions today and I wanted to post a
review for everybody. The fit is great and as for size I wear an 11
in some shoes and a 10 1/2 in others so I ordered an 11 and they fit
just right. They are super light , great for trooping! The construction
is top notch as well. It did take about six weeks to get them though
but coming from South America that should be expected. All in all I would
recommened them for the price!

Those look better than the last pictures I have seen. How do they look durability wise? Will the stitching hold up to the rigors of trooping? Or will the soles last a decent amount of time? They look like they are just cloth with little or no reinforcement inside.

They appear to be assembled like sneakers. I'll bet they are just as durable, and I don't forsee anyone jumping around in puddles or mowing the lawn in these. The material looks like nylon (like what my kid's backpack is made of), so it should hold up to a fair bit of abuse.

Don't mean to hijack, but Has anyone checked out Evolutions clone boots?
http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/STAR-WARS-PRO...QQcmdZViewItem


I have a pair of their Fetts on order now. I've had trouble finding anything to fit my clodhoppers for some time.

Cool! Thx for the review, Woodman. I thought I'd give Evolution a try too, is the only one making them for now. Waited for a year to have someone on the TDH come through making these. Can't wait now to get them.

how dare you highjack my... just kidding LOL! the fabric is a multi-layer type of breathable stuff. When I said they were light boy did I mean it I would swear your
socks weigh more! Plus if your short not to worry the soles are at least 1 1/2 or so thick!
It's like wearing lifts ,not that I would know 5'9" isnt short is it? anyway I wouldnt try digging a ditch with them on but who does that in a pair of $115 shoes. $90 for the boots and $25 shipping. by the way he will combine shipping. also when I ordered I just sent a messege with my ebay and told him the size. Good luck my brothers!

Originally Posted by woodman

anyway I wouldnt try digging a ditch with them on but who does that in a pair of $115 shoes.

I do, but I own chainsaw boots (made to clog a chainsaw before it cuts your foot off) for clearing out land the old fashioned way. There's a thing here in Tx called "mile-a-minute weed", which is a thorny viny kind of thing that spreads all over everything. I get to clear that stuff out so the machinery can get thru.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pequmgt21Lw

Awesome woodman!!! Did you order Evo's toe spikes too??? I just ordered a pair of boots and gloves not too long ago... waitin on them

El1te

no didnt get the toe spikes thought i'd try to make some myself but I did get some gloves too. I am going to post a seperate thread about them. P.S. they are great too!

I just ordered my evo boots with the changes. In 6 weeks we'll hopefully see how the changes look!

Originally Posted by xfettx

I just ordered my evo boots with the changes. In 6 weeks we'll hopefully see how the changes look!

Did he send you pictures of the changes?? I've been working with him quite a bit over the last month or two, and last week he said they weren't in yet because the workshop has been slow. I'd love to see some pictures if you have some.

Kody

Nope no pictures. Just kind of doing it out of blind faith.

Originally Posted by xfettx

Nope no pictures. Just kind of doing it out of blind faith.

Well I'm sure they'll look good either way.

Kody

Those clone boots look hideous, completely inaccurate.

I finally got mine in. Took three weeks and no fault to EVO. He shipped them out on the 13th and I got them on may 6th. They are light and very comfortable. It will take a little time to fully break them in sole wise. No pix yet as I want to weather them first. I am happy with them though.

I ordered their toe spikes as they had to custom make my boots (men's size 5). The other toe spikes I had were far too wide across the middle and there was no fixing that. Evolution was kind enough to make a pair that specifically fit my little boots.....that the other guys in my Garrison are referring to as poorly fit gloves..... hahahahaha

Mine were shipped out today. I can't wait to get em!

El1te

I've got these boots. I'll agree they're shnazzy! I recommend them as well.

I got mine too and weathered them up... They are very comfy... I was concerned with ordering a size 13 but they got it right on. Now the only test left is the durability of a troop

El1te

Alright now that i've been suckered into doing a fett, where do these boots come from?

i have a pair of them they are very comfatable

Has anyone else had problems ordering these boots? I place an order on April 23rd, six weeks ago, and nothing has arrived. I've opened a Paypal dispute so hopefully that will light a fire.

Scott

Originally Posted by Skaught

Has anyone else had problems ordering these boots? I place an order on April 23rd, six weeks ago, and nothing has arrived. I've opened a Paypal dispute so hopefully that will light a fire.

Scott

Scott,

Evolution is pretty reliable, but it does take awhile for shipping going through customs. It took about a little over a month to get mine, so I would keep the faith, it should arrive any time. Keep the faith, I bought from Evolution a couple of times and know he's trustworthy.

My order for some collar studs took almost 8 weeks with no communication. They did arrive though.

yea it's sometimes hard to get ahold of them. But if you use the email on their ebay page you'll get a reply back fast. longest it's taken them to reply to me is a day if I use that email. I've been waiting for at least 6 weeks for my boots. The place that makes them screwed up and made regular boba boots without the changes but I just got word that they should be done by the beginning of next week then they will ship them. cant wait!!!

awesome thread here. I had reservations about opting for evo stuff. Ive bought one thing off them in the past (a tusken respirator) and it turned out rather nice.
There are a few warnings i have heard on accuracy though.

BTW the chainsaw boots mentioned earlier designed to stop one hittin ya foot - they sound freakin awesome.

Originally Posted by Ciscotiger

Scott,

Evolution is pretty reliable, but it does take awhile for shipping going through customs. It took about a little over a month to get mine, so I would keep the faith, it should arrive any time. Keep the faith, I bought from Evolution a couple of times and know he's trustworthy.

+1 I've had all good experiences with Gabe...Like I've stated in the past, his machined stuff is great and the rest of his stuff keeps improving. He's not 100% accurate but if you're working on a budget he's the man. Once he gets everything spot on, for his prices, I think he'd be one of the top vendors out there...

For now though I don't think anyone has a much better alternative for boots...

Originally Posted by escho34

+1 I've had all good experiences with Gabe...Like I've stated in the past, his machined stuff is great and the rest of his stuff keeps improving. He's not 100% accurate but if you're working on a budget he's the man. Once he gets everything spot on, for his prices, I think he'd be one of the top vendors out there...

For now though I don't think anyone has a much better alternative for boots...

I definitely agree, I'm glad I got his boots when he made the changes.

He shipped them today, according to the ebay email I received.

Scott

I finally got the boots, after 2 months and a week. I was surprised at how light weight they were. The feel a bit..."cheap" is the only word I can think of, but if they hold up then they're fine. That's my main concern, longevity. The rubber sole is a bit small in the back. I feel like my heel is extended over the edge. I wouldn't want to march in a long parade in them. They don't feel like real shoes to me. More like converted flip flops. But if they last then I'll be satisfied.

Scott

he shipped my boots last week. so I'm looking at another 2 weeks till they get here. This has been a looooong transaction. If these dont last I'll be pissed haha. Are there any ways you can see to reinforce these?

I'm looking at ordering a pair of these today or tomorrow and was wondering now that you've had them for a while...

How do they hold up to trooping as far as durability of the construction is concerned?

More importantly though....How comfortable are they for being on your feet for a goodly amount of time?

expect a long wait to get these. I've been waiting for 3 months...

Hmm that may not work out, need to have them before Halloween

Just wanted to throw my 2 cents worth into this thread, I got Evo boots a few months ago and just started to weather them up today with the airbrush. To be honest, my first impressions weren't that good. They are indeed very very light but as pointed out here earlier I'm not exactly going to be wearing them to go shopping or doing the garden. They are very comfy and I have added a pair of insoles to improve the fit a bit better. A wee bit of added height helps for Boba even though I'm 6 feet tall.

Would I recommend them to others? Yes. Gabe's service is very smooth and I've ordered a few bits from him in the past. Hope this helps anybody doing the "will I / won't I"

Rod TK 2614
UK Garrison

Boba almost done, just waiting for Daz to work his magic........

Gabe is def making good on any issues I've had. Good guy.

I got an email from him the next day after ordering saying the boots were in production. Very good communication so far.

How do these compare to Caboots?

Got an email today that they have shipped!