My Torrid combat boots are falling apart, so I’m in the market for a new pair that are specifically platform boots that come in black.

Unfortunately, the pair from Solovair (pictured) that I’ve had my eye on for a while (their 8-eye derby platforms) is no longer being sold, and it was replaced with a visually worse alternative where the zippers face outward.

I’ve never owned Martens before, but knowing that Martens aren’t what they used to be, how much do I have to lose by picking up a pair of Jadon III’s instead? If anyone knows any alternatives in the same style that are also Goodyear Welt, that could also be an option.

  • thisbenzingring@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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    5 months ago

    I’m 50

    I have had multiple pairs of both but I only have Solovair that I can still use, one pair is probably 20 years old with well over a 1000 miles on them. The soles are going out and the leather is cracked but on a dry day they are still the most comfy pair of boots I have

    Docs were great until they became a chinese knockoff. If you can find a pair that says Made in England on the sole, they will be quality

  • malte@forum.fedi.dk
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    2 months ago

    Some Chelsea boots from my notes, that I believe are Goodyear welted:

    Giant Romeo Work Shoe by Georgia Boots (Blake-stitched) Giant Wedge Romeo Work Shoe by Georgia Boots (probably Blake-stitched) Jim Green Stockman by Jim Green MBF 401 by Manufacture Bontemps Nicks Heritage Chelsea by Nicks Boots Paraboot Elevage by Paraboot Rungis by De Gatine Spot Hog Boot by Ariat Thorogood American Heritage Chelsea by Thorogood

  • actionjbone@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Here’s the thing: quality Goodyear welted boots do not come with zippers. Zippers are a sign of cheap, crappy boots.

    No zippered boots will be BIFL.

    So, what do you do if you don’t want to have to deal with laces?

    Chelsea boots. https://thursdayboots.com/products/womens-duchess-black-chelsea-boot

    I collect and restore shoes, and I can tell you all about construction + types of leather + what truly makes a boot last a lifetime. Feel free to ask me all your questions.