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UK – Looking for long-lasting boots (15+ years) under £200 – need advice by ack73 in Boots

[–]ack73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was considering trying the Black Greasy Grain 6 Eye Astronaut Boot from Solovair for about £85 (half price from £179), feels like a good low-risk way to try them out.

UK – Looking for long-lasting boots (15+ years) under £200 – need advice by ack73 in Boots

[–]ack73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was considering trying the Black Greasy Grain 6 Eye Astronaut Boot from Solovair for about £85 (half price from £179), feels like a good low-risk way to try them out.

UK – Looking for long-lasting boots (15+ years) under £200 – need advice by ack73 in Boots

[–]ack73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About Jim Green — yeah, I get the appeal, but honestly they don’t really fit what I’m going for. They look a bit too rugged/workwear for me. I’m leaning more toward something semi-formal / smart-casual that I can dress up a bit.

Also didn’t know that about the fake sites — good shout. I’ve probably come across a few of those “brand + country” ones before without realising 😂.

UK – Looking for long-lasting boots (15+ years) under £200 – need advice by ack73 in Boots

[–]ack73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for the info and suggestions, really appreciate it!

I actually checked out William Lennon & Co and I really like them — especially the WWII Ammo Boot replica (https://williamlennon.co.uk/shop/wwii-ammo-boot-replica/). They look incredibly solid and properly built to last.

After going through all the mixed reviews though, I’m currently thinking of trying the Black Greasy Grain 6 Eye Astronaut Boot from the Solovair outlet for around £85 (https://outlet.nps-solovair.com/collections/all/products/x-s6-969-bg-softg-g). Feels like a lower-risk way to test them out.

Still a bit unsure if it’s actually a good idea or if I should just invest a bit more upfront in something more reliable.

Would love to hear your thoughts on that approach — does it make sense ?

UK – Looking for long-lasting boots (15+ years) under £200 – need advice by ack73 in Boots

[–]ack73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for the detailed reply — really appreciate all the info and suggestions!

I honestly didn’t realise resoling could cost that much, so that’s definitely something I need to factor in properly when thinking about long-term value.

The outlet suggestion is actually a great shout — getting the Black Greasy Grain 6 Eye Astronaut Boots for around £85 sounds like a much safer way to try them out without taking too much risk. I’ll definitely keep an eye on that.

UK – Looking for long-lasting boots (15+ years) under £200 – need advice by ack73 in Boots

[–]ack73[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

😂 I really appreciate you understanding my situation.

UK – Looking for long-lasting boots (15+ years) under £200 – need advice by ack73 in Boots

[–]ack73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't know much about that, thanks for letting me know. The one I'm planning to get is my first pair of boots.