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Old March 27th, 2009, 01:58 AM   #2
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Default Re: Warrior Boots

Now for some resources. Just in case you have no idea what kind of boots the warriors wore on Battlestar and haven't found this little gem as of yet...here ya go!

http://www.classicboots.com/moto/fullbore.htm

If you're having trouble tracking down a pair of full bores on ebay or the like, you can always go with the new Sidi Joel Roberts replicas.

http://www.bikersbuyit.com/Shops/bbieurope/index1.html



Just know that they are not entirely accurate. They are however VERY close. A die hard costumer with an eye for details will tell you that there are some major differences, but they have the overall look and they are available...in a variety of sizes.

What are the differences? Well, the replicas only have 6 buckles to the originals 7 and the buckles themselves are a bit off in design. They've been upgraded to be sturdier for riding. If you can live with that, these make great warrior boots! There was a decent thread about this over at ASAP (A site about props) a few years back.
http://www.propreplicas.yuku.com/rep...1#reply-166821

If you are lucky enough to find the originals the chances are they will not be in your size. If they are, I am full of angry towards you for being luckier than I was first go around. You might consider ordering a size, possibly two larger than your normal shoe size. These boots tend to run small and if you have large Popeye calves like me you are going to need a to size up.

Also, the Sidi Full bores come with either smooth soles or with tread. The smooth soles are the correct version if you're going for accuracy. The treaded ones make for....well...better traction if you're worried about that sort of thing.

In your pilgrimage to find the perfect warrior boots you may have come across this site:
http://www.motorcowboy.com/category/...galacticaboot/

Not bad boots, but not very accurate at all. For the price, you'd be better going with the Joel Roberts replicas. However, the motor cowboy boots are custom made to your measurements. If you need a custom fit these might be a good choice.

Now, last ditch effort. You've got your uniform but you have not been able to find the full bores. If we go out on a limb and use "Fire in Space" as a justification, you can see all sorts of warriors in regular black boots. Some look like modified Engineer boots. They're not quite as tall as riding boots.

You could get away with wearing these.
http://easterncoastcostume.com/Pages...ots/boot01.htm

Not even in the realm of screen accurate, but passable. They might make good dress uniform boots though!
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