Kunra Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I've just looked on ca boots for the stormtrooper boots and looked for the Chelsea boots (jodhpur boots) on some other websites. i am just wondering which would be the better option? buying the ca boots and spending almost the same as the boot if not more to ship them over here to scotland in less that 8-12 weeks quoted for standard delivery, or buying the jodhpur boots and whiting them up. the problem i have with the jodhpur boots is the websites i have looked at have the prices ranging from £30 to £1750, so i am not too sure what price accurate screen looking ones would cost. if anyone can direct me to either the shop or the website where they bought there's I'll be greatful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8280 Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 have you got in contact with your local UKG, but, I'm sure the fellas here could lend a hand, I know that the postage from the US can be pretty pricey in some occasions even though the US dollor is half of the Pound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2126_MD[TK] Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Both have gotten great reviews!!!! i personally had mine made ( medical issues) and painted them, i like the chipping of the paint like the ones u can see in movie stills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrinus Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 (edited) My recommendation. These are about the closest I've found to what was used in 1976. Use the tutorial elsewhere on the board here to buff off the finish, re-dye the leather white, and paint the elastic white with fabric paint, or carefully bleach it out first. The originals had the slick leather soles, but I prefer the traction on these. There are probably shoppes in the UK that import Baxter footwear, so check around. --Jonah -------- Edited January 12, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stukatrooper Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 all i did was head over to eBay and picked up a brand new pair of black boots for about fifteen squid ,then white dye that was it worked out great.I also have some trooper boots from ca boots and like my home done ones better. Leather-Jodhpur boots is all i typed in to the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrinus Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Helps to have the right shape, though. There's a lot of minor variation. Most have toes that are too squared off or too rounded. Those Goulburns look just right. --Jonah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I'd suggest getting jodhpurs and having them done. This is what I did for my second set (my first are original Mark Cheng), and you can guarantee that the fit will be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfurious Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 i have a black pair of chelsea boots with the elastic and im tempted to do these, can i use my dremmel to sand the leather off?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 i would recomend wire wool maybe to scuff the suface or a very fine - medium sand paper so the gloss will take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrinus Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 (edited) Well, rotary tools have wire brushes that work well. ---------- --Jonah P.S. How do I get that to link to JUST the post, and not START at that post? Edited January 12, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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