I'm looking to buy some slip-on boots for work. I'm a colgan FO flying the Saab. I was looking at the Roper boots from sporty's. Anyone have a suggestion on what kind to get? Thanks
Take them to a cobbler... yes they do still exist... and they can take out the metal shank and replace it with a thermoplastic one for probably under $10. Then, they'll go right through the detectors.Those are nice boots but I wouldn't buy them from sporty's. Just go down to a local boot store or a Sports authority and get the ropers by Justin. They are less than half the cost of sporty's. I have a pair and they do set the metal detector off but they're easy to slip on and off so it's a breeze.
You're not from Texas are you?Those are some big ass boots. What happened to regular hush puppies ?![]()
I also have a pair of redwings that have seen every imagineable abuse known to man (i was a fraternity pledge at UT at one point in my life...)... and they are totally indestructible.You're not from Texas are you?
I have worn boots since 8th grade. The boots in the sportys catalog are your basic roper from Justin. These will last you a couple years, and you'll have to resole them once. I would recomend buying some better quality that will last a LONG time. The Ariats will do you well, I wear a pair of Red Wings that should last a decade.
ditto on the Ariat. With a pair of wool socks, I've worn them in the 40-below arctic.Ariat Roper. Rubber soles, non-metallic shank, airport friendly. Super comfortable.
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http://www.langstons.com/ariat-boots-mens-35501.html
To some, ####-kickers probably do.It might just be me....but those look like womens shoes
Yeah, they kinda do.It might just be me....but those look like womens shoes
Now those are boots!! Do they play "Bad to the Bone" when you put them on?I rock these bad boys:
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They go great with the monkey suit