bigironvault Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 (edited) Hey all! First piece of my kit came in today from TKboots. Right off the back I got these thoughts, Pros Really comfortable! They don't really look like they would be but they definitely are. Materials are top-notch. (Really for only ~$60?!). Workmanship is really great - better than some shoes you'd find at a mall. Soles are super sticky. I could actually wear these shovelling snow up here in Canada. Cons They are much bigger than "normal" - I wear 10's in real life so after some research I went with 9's and they are still quite big. Nothing that an in-sole or thick socks wouldn't fix though. As a side note - they don't "click" when you walk, if that's important to some. Overall, I'm really happy with my purchase. If anyone's looking for boots, I don't see a reason trying to find a pair in surplus or putting a whole lot of effort trying to get the look. Just get these imho! Edited January 18, 2022 by gmrhodes13 photo updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbayer2[TK] Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Those are awesome, man! Exactly the type I'd want to get. You have a link to TKBoots handy by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Those are awesome, man! Exactly the type I'd want to get. You have a link to TKBoots handy by any chance? www.TKboots.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbayer2[TK] Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thanks very much, Mathias! Hope they last a long time, Keith. You probably just saved me several hours (and dollars!) of searching on Zappos or some other shoe site. Hopefully they'll work out for me too. -Aidan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubVADER[501st] Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 boom! great boots, love mine. another pro is the great leather smell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thanks very much, Mathias! Hope they last a long time, Keith. You probably just saved me several hours (and dollars!) of searching on Zappos or some other shoe site. Hopefully they'll work out for me too. -Aidan No problem. They last a long time. I've had mine for well over a year with plenty of trooping added to that, and even some casual wear too. Only recently has the glue for a heel started to come undone, but that's an easy $2 fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thanks very much, Mathias! Hope they last a long time, Keith. You probably just saved me several hours (and dollars!) of searching on Zappos or some other shoe site. Hopefully they'll work out for me too. -Aidan Glad you found it useful. That's what we are all here for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbayer2[TK] Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Absolutely. I'm beside myself with how friendly and excepting this group of people is. Even though I'm already having a blast talking to other troopers and candidates I can't wait to see how large a part the 501st will ultimately have in my life. (In short: this is gonna be awesome.) -Aidan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar McNeer Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I had basically the same observations bigironvault. I ordered 11's as that is my "street shoe" size (Vans/Hawks) and had to return the TK 11's I got as I was swimming in them. The 10's I received were much better but still a pinch too big. Doing the same as you, dropping in an insole and wearing a thicker sock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anphrax[TK] Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I ordered 11s as well because that is what I wear in Vans. They are actually just as long as my vans but I, too, feel like I'm swimming in them. I'll be putting some insoles in them but they are really a great pair of shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laspector[TK] Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I'm going to be doing my first troop this weekend with my new "higher up" set of TKboots. I'll let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I know that some have put velcro on the highest point of the boot to prevent it from slipping. That might be an option but in my mind it sort of ruins the boot (not like I would really wear it out anyways - it just doesn't go with anything!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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