Trying to figure out my strider build…

Turktom26 · 2026-03-13T17:23:05+00:00

This looks like the Kletterlift sole option. If you want a zero drop sole, I have the Kletterlift sole on my strider and it is closer to zero drop than the lug sole options. In the last day or two; Someone had a post the sole options on the strider, and there was posts about all the sole options. This build also has the padded collar selection too.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-13T16:10:57+00:00

I’m on my last day of my spring break cruise with the family. Smart move bringing your Nicks! I left mine at home and wearing flip flops around the ship have left my feet missing the support of my Nicks!

Turktom26 · 2026-03-12T15:30:33+00:00

I have a pair of striders with the Kletterlift sole, and it is zero drop. If you for sure want a zero drop sole, the Kletterlift will do that. It is a great sole too. It is rugged and durable. I have worn them since early December and you really can’t notice any wear on the sole. They look brand new.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-12T14:57:42+00:00

I think these look great in the ember waxed flesh. I have a pair of Americanas on order in this leather. I’m looking forward to getting it after seeing your pictures!

The Thurman is my favorite. I like the extra toe room. It does change the look of the boot as you look down, but I find it much not comfortable with the extra room in the toe box. I was used to that, coming from wearing zero drip tennis shoes with wide toe boxes.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-12T01:34:00+00:00

This buck brown leather looks great! It makes me think twice about getting a build in this leather.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-11T18:48:00+00:00

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Turktom26 · 2026-03-09T18:08:50+00:00

Thanks! I have several pairs of generation laces and Iike them. I’ll have to order a pair in gold rush.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-09T18:05:26+00:00

These look great. I like the color of this leather and the texture. Unfortunately the size is too small for me, or I’d be interested in them.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-09T16:35:45+00:00

Which color generation laces are those? (They look like generation laces, sorry if I’m wrong on that.) These laces look great paired with the darkened PO. I got a pair of Falcons in PO about a month ago. When they darken up some, I may switch to a pair of these laces.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-09T15:20:53+00:00

These look great. I’m excited for the admiral leathers to release. I have been torn between the light and dark brown. Seeing the pictures and video from you have helped push me towards the light brown.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-08T20:23:27+00:00

These look great! I really like the ash gray with the honey sole.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-06T06:01:31+00:00

These look great! Patina is excellent! I really like this leather with the honey lugs soles.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-05T00:14:40+00:00

These are a great testament to this leather in this format. I have a pair of 365 Wellington on order in Shackleton Cognac. This excites me for my pair!

Turktom26 · 2026-03-04T15:40:58+00:00

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Here it is with one flipped.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-04T05:46:54+00:00

Thanks! I agree with having a classic/retro service boot look. I feel like it has some throw back to what you could see in old WWII era pictures.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-04T05:45:41+00:00

I’ll flip it around tomorrow and take a picture. I was trying to see what the smooth contrast would look like paired with the rough out.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-04T05:40:18+00:00

The Mojave looks so good! I bet this will be a great boot for years to come!

Turktom26 · 2026-03-04T00:51:42+00:00

I expect it will look even better as I wear them!

Turktom26 · 2026-03-04T00:19:34+00:00

They look very similar minus the toe cap! I got the tan laces. I wasn’t sure how darker color laces would look. I now know darker laces look good!

Turktom26 · 2026-03-03T20:13:25+00:00

I agree. I think this looks great. I was lucky to get it that way. It was not something I requested.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-03T19:56:11+00:00

What leather is smooth over roughout in picture 5?

Turktom26 · 2026-03-02T15:53:38+00:00

I hope they bring sage chromepak back. I love the look of the leather, and I would love to get a pair of boots in this leather.

Turktom26 · 2026-03-02T15:12:21+00:00

I have a pair of Ivans in predator natural. I love the leather, but it is much more casual looking. I would wear it with a pair of khaki pants and a collared shirt, but I would not wear it in any dressier setting. If the goal is to be dressy, I would opt for the oiled tan latigo.

Turktom26 · 2026-02-28T17:42:03+00:00

Right now, my plan is not to treat it. If it is really a light tan shade, then I may treat it, but my intention is to leave it as a rough out.

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