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Soldier of Fortune : Roughout Boots by Mil-Tec

Kermit3D

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I am looking for boots that I can wear every day. I'm not looking for something too expensive ...
I like the "Service boots" and "Roughout Boots" sold by Soldier of Fortune. Has anyone ever had these boots ? is it wearable every day ? Is this the kind of military shoe that hurts feet ? I am open to any other proposal. :)




 
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YoungMedic

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Check out Burt's boots

 

Kermit3D

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Thank you for this link!
... I ordered the Roughout Boots by Mil-Tec. ;)

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MikeyB-17

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Be interested to see what you think. I’ve eyed them up a few times. SOF may not be the last word in accuracy, but they’re in the UK, whereas manufacturers like WWII Impressions are in the US, and I’m no longer prepared to go down that route.
 

Bombing IP

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Kermit I think you will be very happy with them . I have a pair that are similar made by Chippewa USA in collaboration with JCrew rough out and Brown leather . A little more expensive but USA made ,I tend not buy buy chinese if I can help it . I can also recommend WW2 impressions they make repros that are not often offered with American Materials and US Made top quality (you can defiantly see and feel the difference) .They are the only company I know that can use the USMC logo on their repro's.

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Kermit3D

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I finally received my boots ! (Roughout Boots by Mil-Tec)
I'm very happy about it. They are beautiful and the finish is rather good.
They look moderately comfortable but I'm sure it will improve after a few days of wearing them.
There's a very slight difference of color between each boot, but it's accentuated by photos. In real life it's not a problem.

Here are some photos (yes I know my Jeans are too slim...;))

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B-Man2

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I bought a waterproofing spray. Is it okay to use it on these boots before wearing them ?

http://www.baranne.fr/products/baranne-impermeabilisant/

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If you like the color of your boots as they are then you should know that they will darken a bit when you spray them . Having said that you should know that they will get dirty and darken up anyway and that they will soak up water like a sponge without any kind of dubbing or sealant . However once again that will darken them up quite a bit . So it’s a personal choice as to what you do with them .
Here’s a photo of an eight year old pair that were dubbed with snow seal two times over their lifetime for color comparison.
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Enigma1938

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Had two pairs of the same boots. They are actually pretty good except one thing:
The soles wear out relatively quick. To change them after they are worn isn't worth it because it would be more expensive than buying new ones what is a shame cause the boot shell itself was still in great condition.
 
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Kermit3D

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If you like the color of your boots as they are then you should know that they will darken a bit when you spray them . Having said that you should know that they will get dirty and darken up anyway and that they will soak up water like a sponge without any kind of dubbing or sealant . However once again that will darken them up quite a bit . So it’s a personal choice as to what you do with them .
Here’s a photo of an eight year old pair that were dubbed with snow seal two times over their lifetime for color comparison.
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Thank you for your advice B-Man2.
I wouldn't mind at all if my boots were a little darker.
So I'm going to spray them on. I will make new pictures if the color has changed... :)
 

jerome35

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Thank you for your advice B-Man2.
I wouldn't mind at all if my boots were a little darker.
So I'm going to spray them on. I will make new pictures if the color has changed... :)

Kermit3D, I suggest you not use the spray but to find a product called "Snow Seal" which is very efficient and let leather breathe ;)
 

Kermit3D

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Hi Jérôme!
Is this it ?


In this video, these are the same shoes I ordered. He recommends using :
- ox foot oil to be applied with a brush
- then brown polish to stain the seams
- then some "impregnite"

Tu es français Jérôme ? :)
 
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