Boots

[kopper]

Just ordered a pair of these Giorgio Brutini '60s-style Beatle boots from Zappos.com. I'm new to buying Beatle boots... anyone else around here have a pair of these? The reviews on that page sold me on 'em. Yes, it sounds like the sole is pretty thin and I'll probably end up taking these to a cobbler to have some protective rubber soles put on, but other than that I think they'll be perfect, and I'm really looking forward to wearing them. Maybe not quite as cool as the Cavern Boots that Beatwear UK sells, but a helluva lot cheaper and close enough for rock'n'roll.

[kopper]

I supposed we could use the Talkin' Trash group for that. That's where that stuff got discussed on the old Forums.

Andy Seven said:

There should definitely be a Garage Punk clothes/shoe group. If you need a moderator let me know.

[Andy Seven]

Okay, kool.

[Joenzy]

uh oh buckle madness!
i miss my monkey boots too.
anyone know where u can get a pair?

Andy Seven said:

Okay, kool.

[kopper]

I have a pair of green suede monkey boots in my closet. I've probably had them for over 10 years. I rarely ever wear them, though, because they mark up the floor with scuff marks so bad.

Joenzy said:

uh oh buckle madness!
i miss my monkey boots too.
anyone know where u can get a pair?

[Grrtch]

kopper said:

The only thing is they're slippery!

the better fer dancing that sweet smooth shuffle!

oh, trust me... buckles are sexy...

and if there's gonna be a shoe group, some of y'all might recall my naughty little foot fetish...

[Joenzy]

cool. man, fucking stomach ache. cheap beer.


kopper said:

I have a pair of green suede monkey boots in my closet. I've probably had them for over 10 years. I rarely ever wear them, though, because they mark up the floor with scuff marks so bad.

Joenzy said:

uh oh buckle madness!
i miss my monkey boots too.
anyone know where u can get a pair?

[Andy Seven]

Joenzy said:

uh oh buckle madness!
i miss my monkey boots too. anyone know where u can get a pair?

Rivithed.com = they're kind of a goth site but they sell these leather monkey boots.

[kopper]

Here's the direct link. Not bad, just $57. I think I remember getting mine on sale for something like $48.

http://www.rivithead.com/product_info.php/cPath/20/page/7/products_...

Andy Seven said:

Joenzy said:

uh oh buckle madness!
i miss my monkey boots too. anyone know where u can get a pair?

Rivithed.com = they're kind of a goth site but they sell these leather monkey boots.

[Joenzy]

i remember them (monkey boots) being the most comfortable boot I ever wore. oh and Docs.
and those are so far removed from hipsterdom that they kinda seem fresh again.
Obama is now prez so it would be the first time i actually feel patriotic and unashamed to wear something w/ye ole stars and stripes.
How about these chucks...


GPTRASH said:

Love the monkey boots! Still have a pair. I got mine a few years back, but I think they were like 50 bucks. Some place out of Seattle. Remember when they came in that Ox blood color? And the newbuck?

[kopper]

I can't wear Chucks anymore. They kill my feet. I pretty much stick to Vans nowadays. They're comfortable as hell and actually have an arch support.

[Joenzy]

yeah vans are becoming increasing popular again.
they are kind of taking the place of chucks for a lot of kids.
the vans I like aren't the slip ons tho I have a pair.
I like the old school vans with the stripes... the old skateboarding shoe from the mid-late 80's.
those are faves.
I got a high arch so I can wear chucks.
they are poor made, however...
currently
kopper said:

I can't wear Chucks anymore. They kill my feet. I pretty much stick to Vans nowadays. They're comfortable as hell and actually have an arch support.

[Mad Mojo Marmalade]

I don't remember if my first pair of coolness were Vans or Chucks, thinking Vans, but I'd love to get another pair with the guitars on them. Haven't seen a pair like that in forever.