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De brabander reverse upper service boots

Blackboxr1200S

Blackboxr1200S

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Following this one.
I'm planning on getting a pair of those for this winter.
QMI or Peter De Brabander is normally attending the Ciney Militaria fair here in Belgium, Oct 30th.
If he's got the boots on site, I'll sure be checking them out.
 
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Smithy

Smithy

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Just another option...

I have the Sturm Mil-Tec version from Soldier of Fortune and they are superb. I also have their Service Shoes as well and can't praise either pair highly enough.
 
Blackboxr1200S

Blackboxr1200S

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xontros85 said:
If u could call him and ask sizing tips I would be much appreciated!!
sizing compared to red wings !
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He's got a warehouse, sometimes it's open for visits on Saturday. 40min drive from where I live ( Belgium's got the size of a donut)
If possible I'll go have a look myself and ask for more info on the boots.
keep you posted!
 
Blackboxr1200S

Blackboxr1200S

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xontros85 said:
Any update mate?
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As a matter a fact, yes I have.
Visited the warehouse this morning, massive stock, reenactment heaven!
If you are into that, he's got everything you need!

And I gave the reverse upper ankle boots a try.
Sizing... I normally buying between size 45 and 46 EU for a regular shoe, but the 44 was a fit for me this time, so they do size quite large.
The boot was also too wide at the front for my liking, Other than that, the shoe is very well built, nice color.
So in the end went home without, knowing the wide foot would bother me when wearing them.

The search continues.

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Sabo

Sabo

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i had the same problem with the mil tec despite being 41 instead of 42 that the
my number. I solved with a gel insole on the inside
 
B-Man2

B-Man2

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Blackboxr1200S said:
As a matter a fact, yes I have.
Visited the warehouse this morning, massive stock, reenactment heaven!
If you are into that, he's got everything you need!

And I gave the reverse upper ankle boots a try.
Sizing... I normally buying between size 45 and 46 EU for a regular shoe, but the 44 was a fit for me this time, so they do size quite large.
The boot was also too wide at the front for my liking, Other than that, the shoe is very well built, nice color.
So in the end went home without, knowing the wide foot would bother me when wearing them.

The search continues.

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Try USMC boondockers boots. They look nearly the same as US Army Rough-out boots but in fact they are a little more narrow. They are on the newer ones on the right in this photo.
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Blackboxr1200S

Blackboxr1200S

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B-Man2 said:
Try USMC boondockers boots. They look nearly the same as US Army Rough-out boots but in fact they are a little more narrow. They are on the newer ones on the right in this photo.

Thanks for the tip, they are indeed slightly different in construction.
Now just need to find some in EU :)
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Cocker

Cocker

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I have a pair of QMI roughouts on my feet right now. That's almost all I've been wearing since a couple months now.

The leather is very soft compared to, let's say, MIL-Tec ones, and the sizing is indeed a bit on the large side. Appart from that, they are really comfortable and a great buy for the price, IMO.

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Blackboxr1200S

Blackboxr1200S

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Cocker said:
I have a pair of QMI roughouts on my feet right now. That's almost all I've been wearing since a couple months now.

The leather is very soft compared to, let's say, MIL-Tec ones, and the sizing is indeed a bit on the large side. Apart from that, they are really comfortable and a great buy for the price, IMO.
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Value for money, there's no questioning, this is a nice shoe!
 
xontros85

xontros85

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Blackboxr1200S said:
As a matter a fact, yes I have.
Visited the warehouse this morning, massive stock, reenactment heaven!
If you are into that, he's got everything you need!

And I gave the reverse upper ankle boots a try.
Sizing... I normally buying between size 45 and 46 EU for a regular shoe, but the 44 was a fit for me this time, so they do size quite large.
The boot was also too wide at the front for my liking, Other than that, the shoe is very well built, nice color.
So in the end went home without, knowing the wide foot would bother me when wearing them.

The search continues.

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Great news !
Have you checked the high neck 5 buttons sweater? If so, do u think that r suitable for every day wear/streetwear or just for re-enacting?
Cheers
 
Blackboxr1200S

Blackboxr1200S

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xontros85 said:
Great news !
Have you checked the high neck 5 buttons sweater? If so, do u think that r suitable for every day wear/streetwear or just for re-enacting?
Cheers
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Nope sorry, just went in for the boots.
Had a look around, but other than boots to wear myself, I only collect and buy original WWII stuff.
But as far as I know, his reenactment uniforms and gear is pretty good.
Provided costumes and items for movies like The Monuments men, Fury, Hart's war, and the upcoming Masters of the air
 
mulceber

mulceber

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Why not buy an original 5-button high-neck sweater (AKA jeep sweater)? The Army has never stopped using that basic design, and so you can get the real deal on eBay for peanuts.
 
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