I NEED BOOTS!

but,i dont have a shitload of cash to buy them with,i was thinking doc martins but the ones i want are like 120 bucks,this is going to be my only x mas gift from my parents is a new pair of boots.but i also need some shirts and studs so does anyone know of any places i can get punk boots cheap?

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Permalink Reply by Bob on November 20, 2008 at 12:25pm

You might want to try eBay... I've seen them on occassion at resale shops, too.

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Permalink Reply by Nick Vicious on November 20, 2008 at 1:05pm

I know I'm gonna catch flak for this but I have a friend who got docs for hella cheap from either Wal-Mart or Target. Can't remember.

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Permalink Reply by Bob on November 20, 2008 at 3:12pm

I have no issue with getting the best deal on Docs. I'm not a fan of Wal-Mart, but I do shop there on rare occassions. I shop at Target a couple of times a month, but I prefer Kohl's. Didn't know either store carried Docs.
I tend to buy my Docs from a local shop that specializes in Docs, mainly because they carry almost the entire line, and because they carry my size (men's 7.5 D). My shoe / boot size is hard to find at the mega-retailers.

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Permalink Reply by ElCuelloRojo on November 20, 2008 at 3:19pm

i checked craigslist the other day and they had some sweet doc martins, like red orange and yellow ones. for like $30

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Permalink Reply by Nick Vicious on November 20, 2008 at 4:20pm

Ahh, wait here's the thing about docs I totally forgot to mention. you'll notice on the sole of the boots it will say "made in england". here's the thing, docs used to be made entirely in england, now they're just manufacturing the soles, and shipping them to asia where to boots are actually manufactured. what happened to national pride?

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Permalink Reply by Bob on November 20, 2008 at 5:00pm

Can you spell 'offshore outsourcing'? I sincerely doubt the quality is the same.

BTW, some of my German model trains were briefly made in China (but sold at the same price as the erman made stuff). The quality was so poor there was a customer revolt. Manufacture has been returned to Europe (in some cases Eastern Europe), and the quality has improved markedly.

I try very hard not to purchase any products from China (including food). Not only is the quality suspect, but in many cases the working conditions are worse than in late 19th century America. Sometimes it's better to spend an extra buck.

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Permalink Reply by Nick Vicious on November 20, 2008 at 5:55pm

I hate all the unfair trade that goes on, but on my income I do have to make some sacrafices. But while on the topic of shoes check out these:

http://www.adbusters.org/category/culture_shop/ethical_alternatives...

Organic shoes made in unionized shops in Europe. Cuz we all know how poorly converse is treating their workers that make those chuck taylors. Just throwing it out there, way more punk than docs.

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Permalink Reply by Nikolai Raven on November 20, 2008 at 5:16pm

www.hotfootshoes.com
I got my boots there for $40

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Permalink Reply by CorpseQueen on November 21, 2008 at 9:55pm

ebay.. craigslist.. thrift stores..

oxbloodoi.com
last time i was at that site they had used and new boots for sale..though i havent been in a long time and im too lazy to check so..yeah XD

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Permalink Reply by lil Lauren on November 22, 2008 at 1:54am

go to shoebuy.com they have 14 eyes girl dors for 99 bucks or 10 eyes with the toe cap for 109 and the shiping is free, thats where im going to order mine from when i get money :p