Empire kit

[hopkinssj2000]

So have spent way too much on empire kit, but it is looking pretty fly. Last thing is boots - any suggestions Lj land?

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[glenatron]

I was keeping an eye out for good boots but I couldn't see anything that looked better than my regular riding boots, which are at least suitably battered and fairly comfortable. Obviously a riding boot isn't 100% in keeping with the setting, but muddy leather boots maybe not so bad. I got some cowboy boots from these guys and they may have some useful kit type ones if you just look for things with less pointy toes.

[silks_ic]

Wear comfortable boots. I wear Magnums, they are amazingly comfortable.
If you really want IC ones your best bet is to go for "yard boots" that horsey people have

[hopkinssj2000]

The cowboy boots look pretty sweet, cheers Ben. Although do you happen to know if they have obvious zips which I am trying to avoid.

Also, on a more cheeky note - do the stables you go to ever chuck away boots? I have very strong feet and happy to bulk out with decent socks, so not too worried about them being used if they do, and can fit into anything from size 8 to 10.....

I will have a look at the magnums now as well, cheers doug

[ribenademon]

Magnums are good, but are in many ways over priced para/assault boots -which you can get online at most surplus shops.

Magnums and para boots are very comfy and durable though.