I watched a YouTube video a while ago where a professional shoemaker cuts this thing apart and discovers that it’s actually a pretty darn well made piece of footwear. Like, quality materials and good construction and everything.
All other ridiculous aspects of these boots aside, at least it’s well made.
Rose anvil?
Yes - that’s the one. Really cool channel if you’re into shoes and boots, if you just like to see how things are made
I’m not into shoes and boots, but that guy has thuroughly described why I hate some shoes, why I like some, and which models to avoid or seek. He’s a shoe scientist! Everyone that seeks function and quality should watch some of his videos.
This video? The image in the post looks like a knockoff though.
Yep! That’s the one! What a great channel!
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The legit ones or this knockoff version?
The video show the deconstruction of the legit ones. The name of the channel is Rose Anvil
They are guaranteed to make the wearer « brave and gentle and wise » too!
Rose Anvil’s channel does a pretty good job at holding footwear companies feet - or should I say “shoes” - to the fire. I do feel conflicted with some of his opinions on leather vs other eco-friendly options, though.
So we’re just reddit now.
What do you mean?
Reddit gimmick is that its an advertising website disguised as a forum.
What it did was collect people with similar interest so they could sell their attention.
This made it easy for the fly by night T-shirt seller or latest alibaba enthusiasts selling the latest trend. Post a meme about the trend. Use a socket puppet account or wait for a comment that said “wow that’s really crazy here’s a link where you can learn more”. In this case its to a video of a channel paid to act impressed by the quality. And then link or suggest where to buy them.
Not saying that’s what this is. That stuff happens just naturally. But this type of advertising is insidious and erodes a website quick which is why I hate it so much. And lately i’m seeing more and more posts on Lemmy like this
No! We’re not like the other social networks!
Those Astro Boy boots have got to be super uncomfortable
Lol, I got the Astro Boy theme stuck in my head just looking at these.
You dont like pools of sweat around your toes? Weirdo
New boot goofin
She wore it better.
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Perfect for my sexy Strong Bad Halloween costume.
You can find the hype beast version on reselling sites for ~$250 USD. The shoes made from Mschf, called the big red boot. There’s also a crocs version.
That last sentence makes me feel actually sick
In all honesty idk why, I don’t know why I prefer the crocs, they embrace the stupidness of it .
Lol. Random Seinfeld quote.
Mfin Megaman shoes
The boots reminded me of this show:
I also first misremembered the name as “nobby” which sounds like a euphemism for something in particular
They are inspired by Astro Boy
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Look like pipette bulbs.
Yup, they’re real https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005920960538.html
90% of this URL is tracking. I’m not even kidding: it has 539 characters as opposed to 53: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005920960538.html
It is more than a basic graphical game on Linux: https://youtu.be/9_n6CBoEZwg?t=8m9s
That’s fucking mad lmao
There is a lot of sus shit, including
gps-idandscm-url. Probably nothing to do with precise location and scams but why would they name it that?Because that’s probably just what it is lol
Aren’t these Kanye boots?
Nah it’s from Mschf, the big red boot.
The brands known for making ridiculous things, like they made the shoes with a drop of blood in them and WD-40 scented cologne.
Not a fan of the big red boot, but I’ve loved a few of their other subversive designs. I just copped their latest Reebok Omnizone with pump bubbles all over the shoes and absolutely love them.
I’m happy you love em, but I’m ngl, I wouldn’t even think about wearing those
IMO 99% of the shoes I see for sale in stores these days are ugly as sin. All the expensive designer men’s shoes look like they belong on circus clowns and I absolutely don’t get what happened to everyone to just accept this shit. How am I the only one that thinks all these shoes look fucking horrible? Plus a ton of the expensive shoes now have shit for padding in the soles so you are forced to buy insole inserts to even wear them without being in pain. What happened to good shoes?!
Good shoes no longer allowed
