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Some new boots - can't live on jackets alone...

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So, these are on the way. I know this will be a fun thread because people either love or hate these, and I'm OK with that. I've got a closet filled with "normal" boots of all styles, and frankly, I've had the itch for a while.

These are "Thorogood 1892 Portage Series Roofers" in Black CXL hide.
I'm likely going to put on some brown rawhide laces tho to bring out the brown/black in them.

Cheer and jeer away fellas - I've been there before ;)
http://www.weinbrennerusa.com/dspNavCategory.cfm?rootid=168&catid=169


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Owned several pairs of Thorogoods over the years, but none quite like that. It's been years and I didn't know they were still in business. I love a "lace to toe" boot and those look great to me. Enjoy.
 
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Yep, still in business and this is one of their "special" lines which are a PITA to find.
Appreciate the feedback - I know I'll get "bowling shoes" comments and I'm OK with it. I'm not that far outside of the lines normally, but I do like to be different at times. Also, I only have one pair of black boots in the closet - those are strictly for riding Brit bikes with my pals. And since they are loaner bikes, I don't get out that often LOL
 

Cocker

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Love 'em! As said before, they look classic, but the contrasting stitches and sole edge make them trully original at the same time.
 

2wheelgrplr

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Those are great boots. I've been considering these, as well as the similar style from Red Wing - one of these will probably be my next pair of boots. Thorogood is a good company, I like their heritage, their styles and their prices!
 

glide133

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Great looking boot's.You can't do much better for your money than thorogood's.Do you have a link for there specialty shoe's?

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bn1966

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Nasty Dude!! But hey Butte..it's cool that U like them & couldn't give a fig whether I'd wear them or not (been there before) :)
 
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Nasty Dude!! But hey Butte..it's cool that U like them & couldn't give a fig whether I'd wear them or not (been there before) :)
100% Could I possibly post those up NOT thinking some would hate them? I gave up caring about that sort of thing long ago, but I won't lie, I like to come in here and get nice comments as much as the next guy/gal.
In this case, I knew with absolute certainty that I'd get some guff. And that's just fine, because somehow, women tend to love this crazier stuff ;)
 

bn1966

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No abuse (guff) over those horrors Sir but, I always believe that honesty is the best policy...I'd have to be cold & blue before those monsters ended up on my 'Plates of meat' & my wife would divorce me too :)
 

bn1966

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Wife calls them 'IFFY' but if you like them then "what the heck"! Seriously.. I might wear them :)
 
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Well luckily, I don't know your wife ;)
LOL, I didn't show my wife - I am dying to see what she says when they arrive. I saw some cool pics of guys wearing with denim and they look great (to me eyes). We'll see. I'll shoot your wife some pics when I get them... :p
 

glide133

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I like them,I've owned a few pair back in the 70's and early 80's.They weren't as popular as some other boots but they were relatively cheap in the army/navy store's.We called the lil abner's In the bronx...true story.

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