HEAVYWEIGHT BOOTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 - 2015

[Omega Man]

@zwer:

As an FYI for everyone still waiting on their boots from Baker's: I emailed Kyle yesterday he said that White's production has been recently running at about 10 weeks.

I have not placed my order yet, still determining my tax situation.  I will when I get a moment, but I do have a pair for backup just in case.

[fanya]

Is it still possible to join this?  I just bought a pair of Redwing boots two weeks ago, I'd participate for fun, I should of asked sooner I guess.  Just gave them their first polish today, it's been raining/snowing/winter sleet mix since the day I got them so they have kept my feet nice and dry at least.  Got them just in time. Already got a couple scuff marks, I'm hard on shoes  :-\

[Nerkg]

Mega said previously that registration goes till may 4th. And if they have less then 30 wears you good to go

[RP]

My weakness for instant gratification has left me with a first world problem:  which to use as the competition pair?

White's Semi-Dress:

Viberg Boondocker:

Both have less than 30 wears.  Opinions anyone?

[Megatron1505]

Honestly, and with no bias, the SD's will evolve better in my opinion.

[tigerpac]

^I agree, BUT there are going to be a lot of very similar pairs of SDs in the comp –- so either way you'll be good

[Megatron1505]

Same as jeans, it's more about the person wearing them, their life, and what they do to care for them, than the boots themselves.

[Nerkg]

Whites hands down

[Nerkg]

I have a hard time seeing a rough out pair having a chance to win

[Finn666]

my vote goes towards the SD's…just because they're badass and because they'll fade nicer but also "slower" as the boondockers which isn't a bad thing cuz we're talking about two years of wear and abuse right here!

[Highvoltage]

I just love these boots:

[Chris]

@RP:

My weakness for instant gratification has left me with a first world problem:  which to use as the competition pair?

I'll be the contrarian here and say go with the boondockers.  No reason other than the fact that I think they're cooler looking boots.

By the way, I feel your dilemma- due to my impulse control failings, I have two, possibly three pairs from which to choose (I'll know about the third pair when they arrive in a few days).

[Megatron1505]

Listen to the poor little rich boys, moaning about which pair of $400 - $500 boots to wear 

[toddjcoley]

Was wondering if anyone is planning on doing a boot care segment. I am pretty new to the world of leather boots.  On the viberg website alone there is viberg leather preservative, neatsfoot oil, arctic dubbin and huberd’s shoe grease.
I know you can use saddle soap to clean and I have seen others use mink oil for leather care? So whats what, when do I clean, when do I condition and what can I protect my boot from eg water, beer.

[Friday]

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2737.0

Boot care thread Todd… ^^

[toddjcoley]

I have read that before and I don't think the info there is that great. Some posts at the end are ok, but I think with the knowledge here the great minds could come up with some great info. When I am sinking $700 into a pair of boots I want to know what I am doing.

[zwer]

The only thing I'm putting on my boots is spilled beer and the blood of my enemies.

[Megatron1505]

I feel sorry for your neighbourhood cats 

[zwer]

I love the neighbourhood cats. It's my cat that I hate.

[toddjcoley]

Got an update from Morgan @ Viberg today