SHOWOFF: CABoots new model Boba Fett boots in canvas (as they should be)

[stevenlramga]

Not sure if anyone remembers the fiasco I had back in October/November with having ordered a set of boots from CABoots - the short version is they sent me suede and din't tell me they were changing them.

I know - not accurate at all. So I sent them back to the company and asked for either a refund, or a new set made from propper materials and some of my input and reference photos. After six long months of research on materials and looking at photos, I have finally received a replacement pair made of canvas. They were sent in a natural color canvas since I told CABoots I would handle the color and weathering myself. Here are some pics of them painted and weathered. I would love some feedback from some people. I know the elastic section is a bit large, but since I have a set of Man of War's boots on order, I can live with this for now.

What do you guys think?

The company has informed me that they will be reopening a factory in Mexico, and using this as a template for their boot, but that the materials may be slightly different. So I have a one-of-a-kind boot for the moment.

 

[stormtrooperguy]

those look better than the caboots i have

 

[dynamic1]

Those are perfect man!!!

 

[Dutch]

those look better than the caboots i have

That's what I was thinking! Those look great man.

 

[Keegan]

They are better than the old models for sure. But they still have some big issues. A few more tweaks would make them look better I think.

 

[stevenlramga]

They are better than the old models for sure. But they still have some big issues. A few more tweaks would make them look better I think.

I know - elastic section is too large, and the sole is not quite as thick as I would have liked at the toe. How did I do on the weathering though?

 

[Keegan]

I like the weathering. Nice job on that!
If you think you can get them to tweak some things (like the elastic) that would be awesome.

 

[stevenlramga]

Unforunately they wont. They are saying that people with larger feet might not be able to get their feet in the boot if it is any smaller. I have a pair of MOWs boots on order though, so I kind of used this as a test pair for weathering.

Sent from my HTC EVO 4G.

 

[clonecollector]

They are not bad... you mentioned the two biggest concerns (sole thickness, elastic) These would make a good extra set.

 

[Fett 4 Real]

Hey brother cant Reply to ur PM hit me up once that is sorted out...It says u chose not to receive them

 

[sausagemahoney]

i just got a pair of the MOW boots and i honestly can not say enough great things about them. they take paint amazingly, fit nice and the guy is amazing to deal with. you won't be disappointed

 

[stevenlramga]

Oh I definitely got on board with MOW....you're right, they take paint and weathering like a champ! MOW definitely has the best boot going.

Steve

 

[Darth Voorhees]

not a bad lookin boot! Weathering looks good! I agree about the 2 main issues with them. But then, CABoots were never spot on, and these are better than their older models.

I also agree MOW's boots are probably the best ones available at a great price. I have them and love them....may even buy a back-up pair once i have some cash!