*FETT BOOTS, UPDATE 12-31

Ok guys... here we go. I talked to the boot maker (or rather he left word for me) and he said that EVERY pair of boots would be done and ready for pick up this coming Wednesday!
I guess the lawyer did the trick. Anyhoo, I hope this is a good New Years present for everyone. I'll post again Wednesday.
Wes
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Here we go, hope you like.


Here's the spikes

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The boots are $145, with spikes, shipped, with a set of free jet pack decals. The first price break comes at 50 pairs ordered, then it's $135. The final boot will be canvas, the thread will match colors, and the side gore will match the center piece as close as possible. The sole will be white, for your weathering pleasure.

If paying by Paypal, make sure to include your boot size and screen name in the comments field. My account is: wesclone@aol.com

If paying by money order, EMAIL me at wesclone@aol.com to get my mailing address.

Here's a link to the album that has the pics in it, plus heres one I couldn't get in. There is no sole on the boot, but I think it stil looks good. The boot shown has a wooden form {LASS} in side, Actual boot will look a tiny and I mean tiny bit diffrent in the toe when the toe box is installed.
Fett Boots



Wes
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mindphunk - YES 8<font color="#FF0066">SHIPPED
Fettex - YES 8 <font color="#6600FF">PAID

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DarthVader1 - 9EEE <font color="#FF0066">SHIPPED
Slowmo - 9 <font color="#6600FF">PAID

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mlcallanta - 10 <font color="#FF0066">SHIPPED
Jeezy - 10 <font color="#FF0066">SHIPPED
riedemiller - 0 <font color="#FF0066">SHIPPED
Han Hunter - 10 (UK)<font color="#FF0066">SHIPPED
DarthFett_79 - 10 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
Vadersfavorite - 10 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
Jango's Kid - 10 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
Metalboy - 10 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
Sithlord23 - 10 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
Malcfett - 10 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
Andy R. –non TDH-er 10 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
TK3130 (TK9120) - 10 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
defiler - 10<font color="#6600FF">PAID
Mattrinck - 10,13,13 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
Concord Dawn - 10EE <font color="#6600FF">PAID
Jango_Wes (2) - 10 <font color="#6600FF">PAID

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tteF aboB - 11 <font color="#FF0066">SHIPPED
LynTXP - 11 <font color="#FF0066">SHIPPED
Crusty Fett - 11(UK)<font color="#6600FF">PAID
aaronfett77 - 11 <font color="#FF0066">SHIPPED
Nightseye - 11 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
Geoffett - 11 <font color="#6600FF">PAID

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Bobo - 12 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
Predatormv - 12 - <font color="#6600FF">PAID
crisfilms - 12E <font color="#6600FF">PAID
TK-Fett - 12 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
mbmcfarland - 12 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
STEMMlin - 12<font color="#6600FF">PAID

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Ruffkintoy - 13 - <font color="#6600FF">PAID
TK5501- 13 <font color="#6600FF">PAID
Mattrinck - 10,13,13 <font color="#6600FF">PAID

Guys, let's just have our fingers crossed and see how this project goes. I see a lot of people complaining about spending &#36;150 in a pair of boots that people here paid &#36;200 for the MC boots in the past or &#36;90 for a pair of gloves and have no complaints at all, which probably that won't be the actual price, if it's &#36;50...way better!

What I suggest to everyone, just keep saving your hard-earned pennies in a separate account or wallet (just like I do) and have it ready by the time you get to pay for the boots. Like Jango_Wes (or someone else) said before, the more people interested in this project, the cheaper the boots will be (I hope).

Robert

Who's complaining about price? I don't even see one post complaining about &#36;150 for the boots.

DarthVader1 wrote:
I see a lot of people complaining about spending &#36;150 in a pair of boots that people here paid &#36;200 for the MC boots in the past or &#36;90 for a pair of gloves and have no complaints at all, which probably that won't be the actual price, if it's &#36;50...way better!

:o Ooops, sorry, probably I'm under the pills and I'm seeing and reading stuff that doesn't even exist... BTW, have you seen a little flying pink elephant earlier around? I saw it and now I can't find it!

Robert

150.00 &#36; is fine with me, size 10 please.

I'm still good for a pair. Price sounds spot on. My only problem is translating US sizes to UK equivalent - if I remember a UK size 10 (my size) equates to a US size 10 1/2 - so looks like size 11 for me then although I would appreciate confirmation from any shoe experts there may be out there. Best news yet since MC cancelled his run. I look forward to seeing what they look like!

That is great news, has he given an estimate on how much time will it take him to produce each and all of the shoes ordered.
Also, will production start after he has received payment from all of us who have ordered till now?? Or will it be done in batches of 5, 10 etc..??

Right now, I'm not sure how payment/production will run. More than likely, payment will have to be up front then production will begin. If that's the case, I'll ship shoes as they come in. I get to Tucson about 3 times a month, so shoes will go out in batches.
As far as time lines go, I told him @20 pairs of shoes and a 2 month deadline. He said he could meet that.
Superior... those are his words. Considering his credentials, I'll take him at his word.

Not to step on anyone's toes or anything (groan!) -- I know we're only at the planning stages -- but I thought it might make Wes's life easier when we get to the ordering stage if we stick to US sizes.

So I did a web search and found this conversion chart:

http://www.sneakerfreaks.co.uk/shoesizes.html

Hope that helps.

Cheers!
TJ

JeezyCreezy - many thanks for the conversion chart I now know I do need a size 11 so I can cancel the insoles

Remember guys to read the very first post on this thread for the updated info. According to Jango_Wes, these boots won't be made in half sizes, just in wide or regular sizes. If size is the matter, I suggest to order the boots in your sneakers size and probably a size larger (just in case). Better to fit big than tight. Besides, there is no specific price as of now, until he gets the test boot first and depends on how many people order first in this run. The more people, the cheaper the price for each pair. Just let's see what happens really soon.

Robert

It is canvas that is being used in the prototype, but the final will be a better quality canvas. This is just the prototype. I'm going to get a pair for me and Fett Girl(btw, her suit is finished and I will be posting pics tonite)

Thanks for clarifying, Wes. Can't wait to see 'em with the soles on.

Si

Looking really good Wes!
Things I like:
<font color="#ffffff">* the shape of the toe box
<font color="#ffffff">* colors of the canvas
<font color="#ffffff">* the look of the piping
<font color="#ffffff">* overall shape of the boot

Can I offer a couple suggestions? Please don't let these in ANY WAY diminish the value of your fantastic efforts on this much-appreciated project!

<font color="#ffffff">* if this elastic is the final gray, I'd vote for black (or a charcoal gray). There's virtually no contrast between the elastic and the light gray canvas. See the reference pic I'm thinking of:
http://200.72.163.179/cdref/0001_0100/Boba_Fett_079.jpg

<font color="#ffffff">* (this is minor) maybe the stitching should be the same color as the dark gray (instead of the light) so it wouldn't be so obvious on the dark gray section.

Again, you've done awesome with this project - thanks!
- Chris

Jango_Wes, BTW...how much time or when do you estimate they'll be done, and probably shipped if he does the whole batch of boots? (just an estimate, in your own opinion)

Robert

He said he could finish the run of 30 within 2 months. I'll ship priority mail.

DUDE!!! Jet Pack decals for &#36;145!!!?!?!? Sign me up buddy...what a deal!

Oh yeah, and the boots are a wicked bonus!

So seriously, sign me up dude, I'm all over these!

Bobo

I'm in for a size...um...10? Yeah. 10. Hope they fit!

Cheers!
TJ

Put me on the "for sure" list as well! size 10 please

I'm in. Where do I send the money? Size 11 for me. Strong work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

The decals and the boots where the last on my to add to the pile list. Thats excellent.

Count me in... size 8. I m weathering mine in the much of bourbon st. this year at Halloween.

Yep count me down as a yes, size 12. Where do I send &#36;?

Forgot to mention my size :p
I wear an 11 1/2, I don't know what to get?! I guess a 12?? But if the boots are made "big", then an 11!
But I guess to stay on the safe side, a 12 would be good..what do you think?

Bobo

I would say 12. Better to wear a pair of thick socks than have them too small.

12 it is then!
Oh yeah, by the way...I use the "Albino" theme for TDH, and the yellow font for the list don't show up at all! Can a different color be used? It's no biggie, I'm just wondering

Cheers, and thanks!
Bobo

Boots look great, I think the unsharped aluminum spikes is the way to go.

Size 10 please, where do I send the money???

I'm in for 3. 1 is size 10, the others I believe are size 13's but I'll have to double check that.

Matt

I'm still in. Size 10 please. Thanks!

I'm a "YES" for a size 10 please!

Thanks.

I'm still in! Are they going to run big/small or right on in size? I wear a 13 but can wear a 12 in some shoes.

As far as I know, they are pretty much right on size.
As far as payment, Paypal is preferred, but check above the boot pic for payment info.

ok. put me down for size 13

Good work, Wes. Good price too! Stick me down for a pair of size 10's

Si

Excellent. Please put me down for a size 11 pair. Also don't forget to allow extra shipping to the UK. Good man Wes

Me, SIZE 9 EEE (wide size). Nice work....and I'm about to cry of happiness!!! Price not bad at all, and even with some extras like the JP decals....AWESOME!

BTW...HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE!

Robert

Wes i am definitely down for a pair of these! size 12 thank you very much!

Wes you have me down for a size 12. I need a 10. Thanks.

Wes, you might want to make note for shipping purposes that I'm in the UK, too, as well as Crust Fett.

Si

Awesome! I'm in for a pair. Size 10.

Hey Wes
I'd like a pair only if YOU'RE buying!

Put me down for a size 9 please...i think (im a size 8-8 1/2 on boots...should i got 8 or 9) help me out fett peeps....

fettex

If 8 is just right, go 8. If 8.5 is better, go 9.

Those boots are really looking good! Some great talent here!
My Fett budget is reduced until my move is complete so after my move (if you still have any) I will be interested!

b.fett, you could be put in the list as an interested guy for the boots run, but as Jango_Wes said before...you are not pushed or obligated to buy, regardless if you're in the list.

You could order them now (as I did), and get the money at least average &#36;50 a week and save them to yourself until you get the whole price for them (which I already have handy), just waiting for the payment and shipping info). Besides, the boots won't be done in about a month, 1 1/2 - 2 months from now, so that's enough time to save money for these babies.

Robert

Err, flaw in that plan DV1, the boots have to be pre-paid.
Sorry.

Can we start paying for these so he can get cranking on them? I really want mine in time for DC and it is 7 weeks away. I will be fine if they arnt done in time but I would prefer if they were.

I asked him about starting now. He's not sure he can get them done by DC. He said he can try, but he can't guarantee it, especially if he tries to order enough material for one or two pair. He said he could have them done in the prototype material no problem. But I told him no, that accuracy is what we strive for and we want them in canvas.
If we have several people who WANT to pay now and start their order, we can do that. That way he can order the bulk material and get started, but I would rather have 5 or more.

Wes

Great I will paypal you money tomorrow. What is your paypal address?

Wes,
I will be out of town from Wednesday to Monday, Do you think the order will need to be placed this week or next?

I'll probably place an order this week. I want to place more than just one, but if one is all I get....

If it's not too late, add me to the list for a size 10 with spikes.

Do you want my payment now or when I get back then? I don't want to miss this if you don't do another order. I also want to get them made out of the good materials as well
LMK and I can pay at anytime.

Wes Payment no problem but please let me know if shipping to the UK is going to be extra and, if so, how much extra?. Once I have this figure payment will come winging its way to you

Ditto Crusty, what's the inclusive cost with shipping to the UK?

Also ditto Crusty on the first page, if the spikes could be removeable, that'd be great. If not, or it will affect the price, leave 'em on and I'm sure we'll figure something out.

Cheers Wes, Great work. Looking forward to those completed prorotype pics!

Si

Shipping to the UK should only be a couple of dollars extra. Just add &#36;5 for UK shipping.

For simplicity sake, all boots will have spikes. They will not be attached, that way, if you want to put them on, that's up to you.

Wes

Jango_Wes wrote:
Just add &#36;5 for UK shipping.

How about Canadian shipping -- same thing?

Thanks again for doing this Wes!

Cheers!
TJ

Yeah, Jeez. Add &#36;5. And for customs, I'll check "gift" and make it like a &#36;10 toy. Is that ok for the out of the US guys? That way you don't have to pay tax or whatever.

Wes

Jango_Wes wrote:
Yeah, Jeez. Add &#36;5. And for customs, I'll check "gift" and make it like a &#36;10 toy. Is that ok for the out of the US guys? That way you don't have to pay tax or whatever.

Wes

Dude, that would be perfect for us Canucks! It doesn't necessatily ALWAYS avoid customs fees, but it'll sure help! Okay, I'm off to pay!!

Cheers!
TJ

Value - fine. &#36;10 - &#36;20 should skip past customs, plus if they open them, they'll have no idea of the value, so it should be a winner.

As for marking them "toys", that may cause problems for Europeans. There is some very dull law in Europe that says that all toys must have been tested to destruction and be safe in the process. Once they've been tested they get what is called a "CE mark". I have no idea what it stands for, but toys without this are illegal, as is the importing of them. This all sounds like a bunch of ****, but I have friends who have had prop packages marked "Toys" be inspected at customs and confiscated as the "toys" didn't have the CE mark.

Very dull, but from Europeans point of view, it would be better to have it marked "2nd hand shoes" or "2nd hand fancy dress costume parts" or something.

Si

I guess marking it off as a "gift" with a &#36;10 value would do best for international customers as well

Mardon

I think if you mark them as shoes for &#36;10 that should avoid any European toy entanglements.

I mean, no customs inspector in the world would open the package, look at the boots, and think that anyone in their right mind would pay more than ten bucks for what they see in front of them!

So, for future purpose, what are these boots called? JW boots?

Cheers!
TJ

Yeah you're right. No-one outside of this hobby is going to believe how much we're paying for these. Especially my wife!

Your suggestion should be fine, sorry to have to bring it up, but the European toy police are real sticklers!

JW boots is OK, but how about "Wes' Wellies"? (J/K!)

Si

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Dammmm!! put me down for a pair size 10

Thanks

I'm just worried that there's a possibility that they won't be ready for Dragon*Con. I'm having my fingers crossed for that to get them in time, cause that's my main goal (as well as many others here.

Email sent to you, Wes. Money should be on the way once I get a reply from you.

Robert

SEEKER! Glad to have you aboard!

DV1: Reply sent.

glad to be on it. :p

And money sent. Can't wait to get these!

Wes, PM sent.

Robert

Wes you have PayPal. I can't wait as the boots look great. Excellent work Wes. Many Thanks

Paypal sent, Wes.

Cheers. Looking forward to the pics with the soles on!


Let us know when you have a timescale. I'm in no rush at the moment, but do have a couple of events coming up later in the year I'd like to have them for.

Si

Han Hunter wrote:

. Looking forward to the pics with the soles on!


Si

I second that!

Robert

PM SENT..

Okie coach...sign me up with a YES. Size 8.

I'll send you a payment soon.

Thanks

Fettex

Wes, money sent today in the mail (Money Order)...I didn't want to send PayPal cause if my wife knows, she'll die of a heart attack just for the price of these ones (even though, she doesn't know yet about how much I paid for my helmet (&#36;320)

BTW, I know you said that the spikes are included with the boots, but not attached to them (that we have to do that ourselves).

Now, can you describe how are these spikes are gonna be attached with? I mean, if the boots are gonna come with some bolts or screws of some kind, or the spikes are gonna be screwed in somehow...let us know.

Robert

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't someone tell me that Dragon Con was 7 weeks away? If so cool. I talked to the boot maker today and he said he should have no problem meeting that deadline, barring no unforseen problems, but again, no guarantees. But like I said, if need be, I'll FedEx em to see that you get them.

The spikes will be attached by screws. For more reinforcement, should you desire it, you can always use contact cement or another type of adhesive.

Wes

Yea it was me that told you it was 7 weeks away and I was right. Dragon Con is in the 7th week.

Predatormv wrote:
Yea it was me that told you it was 7 weeks away and I was right. Dragon Con is in the 7th week.

Yep! August 29th - September 2nd (I hope I'm right).

Wes, thanks for the info. Still with my fingers crossed!


Robert

payment sent through paypal....

HOLY SWEET MOTHER OF JESUS!!! HOLY GUACAMOLE!!!!

This pair of boots are not just sweet...but SUPER-DUPER-**** SWEET LOOKING BOOTS!!! They look even better than MC's in the construction quality, and specially the inside, that looks that they gotta be super comfortable to wear.

Guys, this is the right moment to have an accurate pair of Fett boots...AND NOW!!! If you are in the list for these ones...you won't regret it. By the way, and if you missed the very first post (the update), read it, or just go to the "Fett Boots" link a couple of lines below, and judge for yourself...

CONGRATULATIONS WES for a super-job, super well done, specially in the most-needed of moments. For you and the maker,


Robert

AWESOME BOOTS WES!!! WOW! Thanks for providing another option for this piece of the suit.

BRAVO WES!!!

WELL DONE!!!

That is one fine set of boots at one fine price. Im definatly in on this one now. Put me up for a size 12. Thanks Wes!

HOLY S*** is right!!!! I sent my payment off today, & am super jazzed! Again, great job Wes! Can't wait to get my set!

In the words of Barney, everyone's favourite purple dinosaur,

"Super-dee-duper"

Still in!

Excellent work Wes!

Si

Han Hunter wrote:

In the words of Barney, everyone's favourite purple dinosaur,
"Super-dee-duper"

I HATE BARNEY!!!

Robert

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Yeah, me too. I am forced to watch it in the mornings before I go to work by my 3 1/2 yr old daughter.

Sorry about that!

Si

I have a 1 year old and Barney is coming nowhere near my house!

I vote for the shorter spikes but what does eveyone else thing?

I kinda like the shorter spikes.

I think the longer spikes are slightly more accurate, personally.

Plus, is there any chance of having them an accurate shape? The originals are like a sharpened pencil, with one "bevel". the ones in the pic have a 2 stage bevel.

HERE'S A LINK TO PIC 77 on the ref CD (Thanks to Brak's and Secol) showing the original. I think it's long and it's obviously got a 1 stage bevel.

Si

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Plus, is there any chance of having them an accurate shape? The originals are like a sharpened pencil, with one "bevel". the ones in the pic have a 2 stage bevel.

I'm doing what I can with the resources I have at my disposal.
These are the only choices of spikes that I can provide.

That's cool.

At the end of the day, they still rock.

I still think the longer ones are a little more accurate, but if shorter is the more popular, then that's fine too. Long live democracy

Great work Wes. Let us know when you can give an accurate ETA on them (I know you can't yet as there are still people your waiting to confirm, pay, etc).

This hobby is in your debt for this project!

Si

I vote for the spikes to be longer ''if they are accurate''.

I opinion is that the spikes should be longer, but Wes is working hard on this project, and I know that thanks to everyone's comments or input, he will come with something really soon. Guys...you'll never know....

Robert

I vote for the long spikes.

I like them both, but my vote goes for the long spikes.

Yea after seeing new evidance I would like to change my vote to long.

In my never-ending endeavor to bring you the best posssible product, I have talked to my friend making the spikes and he said he will *try* to do the pencil type spikes. Progress pics will be posted.

I vote long spikes.

Another vote for long spikes.