Official Thread - Jango\'s Boots
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Cruzer
Well-Known Hunter
Goldenrod, if it were me buddy, I'd ditch the brown Nikes idea and use a pair of cheap black jungle boots until I could find a shoe with an exact sole. Just my opinion, but I think the low leather upper profile and toe of a basic jungle boot (the kind you can buy at most military surplus stores) would resembles the Jango boot more than any type of shoe. Plus the jungle boot's aggressive and jagged sole somewhat begins to resemble the Jango sole...just my opinion.
I'll look for a pic to post to show what I'm talking about.
The first boot(my 1st choice) could be had at $26, the second at $45, and the other two were about $100.
Hope this helps in your quest, even if it makes you think I've lost my freakin mind and you now know what won't work.
Cruzer
I'll look for a pic to post to show what I'm talking about.
The first boot(my 1st choice) could be had at $26, the second at $45, and the other two were about $100.
Hope this helps in your quest, even if it makes you think I've lost my freakin mind and you now know what won't work.
Cruzer
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abntroop
Hunter
my only down side with that, is the toe is too round, I know I wore those my whole time in the army, and it tapers in instead of being nice and square, and that sole isnt a standard sole, its an aftermarket sole available on some boots, otherwise you have to get it put on custom. I just don't see that boot being valid either. Trying to find a good base is tough. honestly a good pair of squared toed doc martins isnt a bad way to go. take a rotary tool, with a sanding drum, sand off all the ribs on the sole, then mark out where you want your recesses cut, dremel those in, then paint. thats what I did, and it came out pretty good. I'll post pics later.
Thanks Cruzer i completely see what you mean.
Abntroop, i also see what you mean.
I was mainly just looking at the sides and shape of sole.
I've been tring to get ahold of Reinone,but i guess hes forgotten to check his pm's lately because of the Holidays.Wish i had his email.
-Goldenrod
Abntroop, i also see what you mean.
I was mainly just looking at the sides and shape of sole.
I've been tring to get ahold of Reinone,but i guess hes forgotten to check his pm's lately because of the Holidays.Wish i had his email.
-Goldenrod
Jango Fettish
New Hunter
Cruzer, I think the jungle boots might be my choice until I can find something really accurate... can't really be a barefoot Jango now can I?
abntroop: You did what to your docs!?!
abntroop: You did what to your docs!?!
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Boba Maltz
New Hunter
Hey guys, i too have been searching frantically for a decent pair of boots.
Has anyone thought about modifying a pair of any of these?
http://www.store.yahoo.com/mycopshop/ridgeboots.html
Cheers
Has anyone thought about modifying a pair of any of these?
http://www.store.yahoo.com/mycopshop/ridgeboots.html
Cheers
Boba Maltz
New Hunter
After much searching I settled for a pair of Jeep brand boots (the ones with the red dots on the soles).
They were 17.00 bucks with shipping.
After a little creativity and some black dye they will be close enough for me.
Jeep also makes another style that’s inexpensive and also not that bad.
They were 17.00 bucks with shipping.
After a little creativity and some black dye they will be close enough for me.
Jeep also makes another style that’s inexpensive and also not that bad.
Spidey2222 said:
Another brand of this type of shoes is called "Knucklebones" which is made in Mexico but sold in the US (actually mine from CA). I was lucky enough to be given a used pair from a friend. I'm now using it for my finished jango.
You guys might want to try to look around as well for it. I would say it should be in the $20-30 price range only. There are zippers running down on both sides and can be hidden by the shoe armor and trousers.
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These Stu's are pretty close.
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/13862513.html
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/13862513.html
Boba Maltz
New Hunter
I purchased the Jeep Boots off of Ebay about 2 months ago.
Recently I found a pair of Kenneth Cole women’s loafers on Ebay They have the correct sole and were size 11 but that converted to a men’s 9 which was perfect. My plan is to remove the soles and cast them up in rubber, then reattach them to boots of my choice so that I will always have the right soles that fit me.
Recently I found a pair of Kenneth Cole women’s loafers on Ebay They have the correct sole and were size 11 but that converted to a men’s 9 which was perfect. My plan is to remove the soles and cast them up in rubber, then reattach them to boots of my choice so that I will always have the right soles that fit me.
bought mine from e-bay they are made by prada and have the same sole as the kenneth cole pit crew boot.
as it happens a pair are on e-bay as i type "PRADA HIKING BOOTS" size 37..might be a bit small...hey they might fit someone on TDH.
but it's alway's worth checking the bay of fleas they pop up now and again.
as it happens a pair are on e-bay as i type "PRADA HIKING BOOTS" size 37..might be a bit small...hey they might fit someone on TDH.
but it's alway's worth checking the bay of fleas they pop up now and again.
darkside501st
New Hunter
Hello everyone, I am new to TDH but I have been in the 501st for a little over a year and I am going to start researching my next costume. You may have guessed, but I have decided that Jango Fett will be my next costume addition.
I have been reading through the posts here and it seems as though one of the hardest pieces to get for this costume is the boots since Kenneth Cole boots aren't made anymore. Sorry to hear about what happened with Reinone and a lot of you...that sucks!
I wanted to post here cause I found some boots which use the same sole as the Gladstone PT05 boots I saw in another thread. Here they are:
Mens Danner Expedition GTX - FREE Shipping & Exchanges
Brown, I know but they don't come in black as far as I can tell and I have read here that the color of leather boots can be changed. Also, the Gladstone boots are only available overseas.
I also found others like these:
Womens Magnum Stealth II 8" - FREE Shipping & Exchanges
What does everyone think about the Danners? I noticed that the reinone boots had a sole that is really close to the Ken Cole boots. Does anyone know who makes that sole? I know a couple of custom boot manufacturers and might be able to get some replicas made.
I have been reading through the posts here and it seems as though one of the hardest pieces to get for this costume is the boots since Kenneth Cole boots aren't made anymore. Sorry to hear about what happened with Reinone and a lot of you...that sucks!
I wanted to post here cause I found some boots which use the same sole as the Gladstone PT05 boots I saw in another thread. Here they are:
Mens Danner Expedition GTX - FREE Shipping & Exchanges
Brown, I know but they don't come in black as far as I can tell and I have read here that the color of leather boots can be changed. Also, the Gladstone boots are only available overseas.
I also found others like these:
Womens Magnum Stealth II 8" - FREE Shipping & Exchanges
What does everyone think about the Danners? I noticed that the reinone boots had a sole that is really close to the Ken Cole boots. Does anyone know who makes that sole? I know a couple of custom boot manufacturers and might be able to get some replicas made.
