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What does one call boots like the two pictured above?
They seem more suede-ish than leather. Shaped almost like roper boots, but not quite. Almost engineer boots, but there’s no buckles…
I want to track some down.
January 15th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Well, you can call them ‘calf’ boots, but that’s very general. Diesel calls them ‘fighter’ boots: http://www.ssense.com/men/product/diesel/fighter_boots/20218
Take a look at the boots section here, you’ll find many names & models. ‘Mid-high’ and ‘ankle’ are also in use, but too general. Good luck!
January 17th, 2010 at 10:21 am
search for vintage frye boots
January 18th, 2010 at 7:26 am
I dont think there’s a name for them – every brand will call them in its own way. Id search under biker or combat boots… but there’s going to be a lot of searching.
Second pic reminds me of Uggs.
P.S. – Happy Birthday
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:02 am
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