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Post by roadwarrior on Feb 16, 2012 18:51:00 GMT -5
I just received my ATF Roughouts and noticed there is allot of a room above my toes. Not really allot of room but more like a little bit of empty space or something. I guess I'm used to my toes not having so much roaming space, tennis shoes fit your feet exactly while these have some wiggle room I suppose.
Everywhere else fits fine and I know they're a half size larger, it's just odd and I need an 2nd opinion before I dubb these.
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Post by HornetWSO on Feb 16, 2012 19:29:33 GMT -5
Are they comfortable to walk in, or do they feel like clown shoes? If they are comfortable then keep them, else get smaller ones.
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Post by roadwarrior on Feb 16, 2012 20:31:32 GMT -5
They're pretty comfortable to walk in and my foot doesn't slide around. It must be because they're a half size larger, I've gotten used to them now and they feel fine.
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Post by roadwarrior on Feb 16, 2012 21:46:48 GMT -5
Alright, So I have Original WWII dubbing(Mold Preventing type) but I've read it's not good for the leather and now I'm wondering if I should get some Sno-seal(Or some equivalent) instead. And google isn't helping too much.
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Post by HornetWSO on Feb 16, 2012 23:16:53 GMT -5
I was bit by the "curious" bug back in December regarding the Dubbing vs. Sno Seal. So I bought my self another pair of boondockers, and my son a pair of roughouts, when ATF had a $79 sale on the boots.
On the boondockers I used real cold weather dubbing from WWII. I had read that it might hurt the leather and the stitching, but hey they're boots and I really don't care too much if they fall apart in a few years, I 'll get others.
The dubbing needs to be done in a well ventilated area. It adsorbs well, but leaves a really nice protective layer on the boot. It remains very tacky for about a week, and then it hardens up.
On the roughouts, I used sno-seal. Easier to work with, not as nasty smelling, and absorbs quickly into the suede. I dont think it leaves as good a layer of protection and does not last as long.
Comparing my boots, I like the look of the dubbing better, and will prefer to use dubbing in lieu of sno-seal.
But, this is only my opinion, hope that helps
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Post by roadwarrior on Feb 17, 2012 0:07:39 GMT -5
Yes it dose, thank you : )
Heh, I feel like a newb again.
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Feb 17, 2012 8:34:55 GMT -5
I always use Mink Oil. It hasn't effected my boots negatively since I bought them in 2008.
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Post by roadwarrior on Feb 17, 2012 15:27:30 GMT -5
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Feb 17, 2012 18:36:17 GMT -5
I should have said it before but its best to polish them before dubbing. Original boots look so dark because of polishing. I know its weird to polish rough out leather but they did it.
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