Caboots OK?

[Koyaanisqatsi]

Imperial Boots can't do wide feet (10 E) they say, so I'm planning on going with Caboots because they will.

 

Any issues with caboots from an approval standpoint? Hope to find out before I spend the extra $$.

 

Thanks!

 

Here's the pic from their site:

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[gazmosis[501st]]

CA Boots are OK for basic approval, however, if you are looking to achieve a level of higher accuracy, you will need to switch out to a type of boot that does not have a seam in the front. TK Boots, Imperial Boots, or painted Chelsea, Jodhpur,  or bass amsterdam horseriding boots (no built in spur on the heel, please!) is what you will need.http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Mens-Amsterdam-Ankle-Boot/dp/B003TFEVN0

[Bone[501st]]

Or look for riding boots from "Roamers".

 

http://www.amazon.com/Roamers-Unisex-Leather-Jodhpur-Equestrian/dp/B00PI2T4SE/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1439224341&sr=8-11&keywords=roamers+boots

[Koyaanisqatsi]

Thanks - I was a little worried about that seam but not sure how far down the front is ok. I may end up going for EIB/Centurion, so I guess I'm stuck painting my own, or deciding not to go for the higher levels.  

[Koyaanisqatsi]

I checked out the links, and I'm really having a hard time finding boots in an E width. Everyone does D, but not E - has anyone else found E width boots or stretched out D's or anything? Help!

 

Thanks!

[Koyaanisqatsi]

What about these? Are they acceptable for Centurion (once painted)?

 

http://www.amazon.com/Clarks-Gatley-Top-Chelsea-Black/dp/B00IM52HDS/ref=sr_1_25?&ie=UTF8&qid=1440098880&sr=8-25&keywords=mens+chelsea+boots

 

 

Thanks!

[Locitus[Admin]]

Yes. But try finding a model with higher shafts. Better comfort and helps keep the shins in place.

 

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[deadvision]

Caboots are local here. I should really go down some day and try to convince them to rid the seam.

[Koyaanisqatsi]

So these Bass shoes would probably work better, right? I know they are acceptable, but the reviews are just not as good, so I worry about comfort... (people seem to really like the Clarks)

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LZT9FO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

And yes - convince Caboots to get rid of the seam! Do you see all the people needing boots right now? Imperial boots is the only viable option these days, and they are in China, plus not responding very well these days (I know - vacation, etc. but still...)

 

Thanks!

[SeanTX]

The Bass boots are fine, but roaming around recent boot painting threads you come across these Roamers which are better for two reasons. Taller and the elastic is a more even shape on the sides of the seem where the bass points to the front a bit.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Roamers-Unisex-Leather-Jodhpur-Equestrian/dp/B00QWA7U32/ref=pd_sbs_309_41?ie=UTF8&refRID=1EN9WKFFWGEKVREXNR0C

 

 

Here it is. Scroll half way down to Mr BEaring's post.

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/28920-which-one-is-the-right-boot/

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[Koyaanisqatsi]

Thanks! I did see those and like them, and I totally see what you mean by the height, but they don't have any reviews and when I was looking, they didn't have a size 10 (they show they do now). They also take until almost October to arrive (from the UK), which is too late for me - I want to finish my TK in September (by Oct 1 is my goal).

 

Trying to get past the 'analysis paralysis' and get things moving, I ordered the Bass Amsterdams (I can get them now), some acrylic leather paint, and some high gloss 'finisher' (hoping that will help but not sure, lol).

 

Basically following this approach: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/27565-how-i-did-my-boots-tkboots-alternative/

 

I hope it works, but if not I'll have some budget left to try something else...

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[SeanTX]

They also take until almost October to arrive (from the UK), which is too late for me - I want to finish my TK in September (by Oct 1 is my goal).

 

I ordered mine last week and amazon said the same thing. But the company sent an email saying they should show much sooner. possibly next week.

[Koyaanisqatsi]

Let me know when you get them, and how they fit - I might need to get some if the Amsterdam's don't work out!   (FWIW, I ordered a 10.5 in the Amsterdam's - that was another 'nice to have' - a half size larger but we'll see)

 

This is kind of how this whole process is going for me - I commit to one thing, and then learn a week later that I probably should have done something else. lol

 

Thanks!

[SeanTX]

This is kind of how this whole process is going for me - I commit to one thing, and then learn a week later that I probably should have done something else. lol

 

 

My story as well. I emailed the roamer seller and they said they would exchange up a size if I so desired. How fast and how much is up in the air but I'm sure they will be reasonable. They are in the shoe selling biz seems pretty common.

[Koyaanisqatsi]

I got the Bass Amsterdam's yesterday and they fit great!

 

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Pretty stiff, but they are new boots after all.

 

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I taped the bottom (don't think i needed to for this part, but being safe) and started a bit with the acetone but I can see it's going to take a long time. 15 minutes or so did almost nothing - just took the shine off... lol

 

 

 

I need to get some chemical gloves for this - I don't want acetone touching my skin for that long! (do it outside too - don't breathe it!)

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[SeanTX]

I got one of my pairs of roamers today ordered Aug12-aug26.

[Koyaanisqatsi]

NIce! So are you using acetone? I'd love to compare notes a bit, as i'm not really sure how much to use, etc.. It sure seems like it takes forever to get the paint off...

[Koyaanisqatsi]

I swapped the rag for some cotton wipes - similar to cotton balls, made for taking off makeup, etc.. These seem to work better, but even after 15-20 minutes on one shoe, i don't really notice much change. I did see paint coming off onto the wipe, and the amount actually went down over time, but the shoe doesn't look much different.

 

It's the left one in this picture that I just worked on:

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I'm beginning to wonder exactly how far I may need to go before the white paint will work...

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