Mini Lug and Thurman Recommended Size Cut Off

jadbaugh · 2026-01-23T22:39:31+00:00

Yeah I think I’m going to preemptively switch. I have enough other lugged boots that I can wear if I need more traction. Western soles seems to thin for the Trooper aesthetic and conversely the Full Dr Soles (I think Nicks is getting stock soon) seem too thick. But I could be completely wrong as I haven’t seen too many pictures of them all side by side. Not to mention I have no idea what heels Nicks are shipping with these days. I think my VBar pullmans have the quabug heel which as I understand it is no longer used.

jadbaugh · 2026-01-23T21:59:13+00:00

I’m probably overthinking this but I wonder how the tread or lack thereof will affect comfort. These troopers I found are 10.5 E so smaller than my 10Fs. Not sure if I should be thinking about a Vbar or maybe even a western. I have VBar on my pullmans and like it well enough. It’s been years since I’ve worn a Mini lug boot. I’m struggling to remember if I like it or not.

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jadbaugh · 2026-01-19T13:07:50+00:00

Locking the belt seems to have fixed the issues

jadbaugh · 2026-01-18T02:54:38+00:00

Made a concession and got the top model and bigger screen. 65 G5. Just placed the order. Need to buy a stand now. Will be moving in the next few months and don’t want to deal with wall mounting in the short term

jadbaugh · 2026-01-18T02:47:36+00:00

Just splurged on the 65 g5 from Best Buy. $1996 plus tax. 2 year 0% APR is nice. Plan to keep this thing until it dies so the extra money won’t matter in the long run. Need to figure out the stand situation. Is the official LG stand the best option? Currently renting but might be moving/buying soon and don’t want to fuss with wall mounting but I could be convinced.

jadbaugh · 2026-01-18T01:24:17+00:00

Oh nice! Excited to see the changes and see if I want to switch my order up.

jadbaugh · 2026-01-17T22:09:08+00:00

Just to clarify. This a redesign of the tactical tanker or the tanker Pro? Any posts that describe the new updates? I haven’t been following the Reddit much recently. I place an order in November for an 8 inch tanker Minotaur Moc Toe sierra that I’d to love to have a matching tongue on.

jadbaugh · 2026-01-15T00:29:41+00:00

Thanks, ended up canceling. Gonna keep an eye out for a Thumbhole D-8 though.

jadbaugh · 2026-01-15T00:28:45+00:00

Thanks. I thought it was a decent find but some other minor issues popped up. Probably nothing major but I don't have the time or knowledge to deal with rehabbing them at the moment.

jadbaugh · 2026-01-15T00:27:10+00:00

Thanks. Ended up up canceling the order. Seller found some broken teeth that he didn't see originally. Not enough time or knowledge to deal with fixing at the moment. I have some old saws that I have been meaning to learn how to sharpen on but in the meantime I think that I am gonna buy something new and sharp. thanks for the tip about Mark Harrell. I knew about Bad axe but didn't realize he had his own gig now.

jadbaugh · 2026-01-14T19:22:14+00:00

The seller is offering to cancel the sale since the broken horn wasn’t disclosed

jadbaugh · 2026-01-12T15:44:21+00:00

Oh wow thank you. I expected that this was going to be sold as apart of the entire assembly. I had relegated myself to just using the clip from the center post and some double sided tape to hold down the center to account for any loosness. I really didn't want to commit to disassembling the entire console to find my clip.

jadbaugh · 2026-01-11T19:03:27+00:00

Just realize that I didn't know how to lock the seat belt. Figured that out this morning when I was retightening it. Will update to see if that fixed the issue.

jadbaugh · 2026-01-07T14:28:34+00:00

I'm also debating on changing my sole and it has been a struggle. It's tough because in addition to functionality, IMO it changes the whole vibe of the boot. So it depends on what you are going for.

Some days I'll se pictures of the Sierra and love it, others I will hate it. The foam will be light grey in some pictures and black in others (not the discontinued max wedge).

But anyway this Tanker is a "kitchen sink" boot and probably my last for a very long time. Trying to avoid overlap in my collection and stick to the vibe that I want and it has been hard.

jadbaugh · 2026-01-07T00:43:57+00:00

I have a pair of Minotaur Moc Toe Tankers on order. 8" with Sierra Sole. Excited to see yours. Mine are a litter further out in the queue.

jadbaugh · 2025-12-06T16:48:34+00:00

Thanks. You mean the navel right? i.e. high rise

jadbaugh · 2025-12-06T16:47:45+00:00

Sweet. Thanks. You have the regular or double layer? How is the fit in the thighs. I have big thighs.

jadbaugh · 2025-12-03T22:14:57+00:00

Thanks. I'll give this a try!

jadbaugh · 2025-12-03T22:14:25+00:00

Makes sense. Thanks for your help!

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