Durable boots?

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Mic Pro

Jr Hunter

• Nov 1, 2008

• #1

Does anyone make long-lasting Boba Fett boots? I wore my costume last night and the boots I made totally sucked. Painted rubber = gummy and shiny. Bad idea.

I'd love to get some accurate boots, but I'd also like to wear them out in public with my civvies (probably have to take off the spikes). Does anybody make boots that I could wear that won't die on me after a few days?

 

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Mic Pro

Jr Hunter

• Jan 16, 2009

• #2

I wanna bump this cuz I'm still interested. Any reviews on the longevity of the CA Boots? Good for everyday wear?

 

SharkForge

Well-Known Hunter

• Jan 16, 2009

• #3

The only boots I know of are the CABoots, Evo Boots, and there were Cheng boots? I think the Chengs are no longer being made and are really sought after... The CABoots are probably more durable but the Evos are moer affordable... I hope that hels a bit.

El1te

 

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Mic Pro

Jr Hunter

• Jan 16, 2009

• #4

What does everyone else here wear?

 

SharkForge

Well-Known Hunter

• Jan 16, 2009

• #5

I don't know if I could speak for everyone but most people prob won CABoots or scratchbuilt their own... Evo boots are relatively new so some people just got those, I'm a bit newer to these boards so I am not sure what Cheng boots are... except they are very pricey, I assume they are good

El1te

 

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stormshadow2100

Hunter

• Jan 16, 2009

• #6

Well i wear the CABoots ,im not too happy on the design on evolutions ,specially the sole as it looks like they could come apart during trooping .
Thats my vote anyways

 

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Vable Boba

Active Hunter

• Jan 16, 2009

• #7

Here is a great way to make your own, and they shouldn't fall apart on ya. This is how I've made mine (not my post, but I used it as a guide): http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showthread.php?t=9834

Check it out...you'll be glad you did.

 

mrgr8ness

Well-Known Hunter

• Jan 16, 2009

• #8

CA boots are probably the most popular. They are supposed to be back in stock soon. Sometimes they will have closeouts on slightly blemished pair, but hey we all blemish them anyways

 

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ShocKNurse

Active Hunter

• Jan 16, 2009

• #9

I think you're going to be hard pressed to find something you could wear for costuming and with normal clothes. I mean...you could, but you'd risk damaging the boots during regular use. You'd be best served to wear the costume boots only for costuming. Just my 0.02!

 

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Boomer Fett

Active Hunter

• Jan 16, 2009

• #10

I followed tk409's tutorial and I could wear them for ever!

http://www.tk409.com/fett.html

He has some awesome helpers