Topic: Battle Boots +5 (Read 2110 times)

Squash the Goblin · « **on:** July 17, 2009, 07:32:30 pm »

That's right ladies and gentlemen, you can now get +5 boots!

http://www.ryzwear.com/shoe/detail/13409/battle-boots-5

Halbrust · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2009, 08:08:22 pm »

Stupid!
But these are cool http://shop.ryzwear.com/products/future-shifted

Seiichirô · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2009, 09:06:04 pm »

I dig these:

Shanicus · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2009, 01:42:58 am »

Intresting, but none of you guys have the Boots that can throw poo at your enemies!

Spiderling · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2009, 03:44:12 am »

What's with the tabi-style stuff with the separated big toe? Seems to be all over (not just in dag). Does that give better traction or something?

Athron · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2009, 06:40:28 am »

It means you are a ninja, and that makes people willing to spend 30 bucks more.

Melime · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2009, 04:32:40 pm »

Well the ninja style shoes as some put it doesnt mean you will be nimble like a ninja. But they do help you feel the ground. I have some from when I was taking ninjitsu, and I loved them. Not because I was training to be a ninja but the fact that i could feel ground beneath me better and could find better foot holdings on un-even ground. Not to mention they were as comfortable as hell to wear.

Seiichirô · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2009, 05:04:18 pm »

They are nice and flexible and give a good feel for the ground. The Nike Free also have a similar feel.

As for split toes? Gives a little extra foot flexibility, but really tabi have a split toe so you can wear zori, geta and waraji with them.

Spiderling · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2009, 11:19:10 pm »

Ah, so basically the same as my kung fu slippers except you can wear sandals. Do gotta say, the super thin flexy soles are awesome. Now if only they would last longer than a week before wearing out...

Squire Lizard · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2009, 08:36:17 pm »

Thw thin soled ones suck imo. It hurts to run around fast in them. I have tried 6 different pairs of tabis over the years and most do only last a few weeks of combat. My most recent ones though, the sweet ones with the air soles, have seen months of HEAVY combat and event mud and are babrely showing signs of wear. Tenkaralin.com is the shiz! A bit pricey but very fast shipping. Check mine out next practice spiderling.

Spiderling · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2009, 02:00:16 am »

Quote from: Lizard on July 27, 2009, 08:36:17 pm

Thw thin soled ones suck imo. It hurts to run around fast in them. I have tried 6 different pairs of tabis over the years and most do only last a few weeks of combat. My most recent ones though, the sweet ones with the air soles, have seen months of HEAVY combat and event mud and are babrely showing signs of wear. Tenkaralin.com is the shiz! A bit pricey but very fast shipping. Check mine out next practice spiderling.

Will do. Of course, my ultimate preference still lies with going barefoot whenever possible. Slightly more hazardous, but then my feet have survived mosh pits in sandals, so I should be ok.

Seiichirô · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2009, 10:27:10 am »

Those air sole tabi - are those with the cushion in the heel? I was debating getting those. I got the lace up ones and picked up replacement insoles with good padding on the heel from Foot Locker and cut the toe split in them.

Halbrust · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2009, 12:17:37 pm »

What are you guys doing!?!?!?!

Stop making this thread all useful and stuff.

Squire Lizard · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:57:10 pm »

Sorry Halbrust. Any time I get a chance to talk about my pimpin boots I will lol. And yes Ichiro, those are the ones with the air soles in the heel. Omg they are like running in clouds. Even in thick brush or calf deep mud. Takashi is a very nice fellow, the maker. I put really nice gel insoles in mine. I plan on buying a pair of his tabi sneakers here soon. $120 price tag be damned. They are jusut too cool

Motörek · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:01:30 am »

http://www.stewartsmilitaryantiques.com/display.php?cat1=&getcategory=Japanese+Reproduction&prodid=1913

The split toe tabi was popular for the Japanese military all the way through WW2. Their effectiveness over regular boots is probably mostly suggestive, although I've heard the same things about it allowing better traction when attempting to climb things.

Never seen that super-fly biker style that Seiichiro-dono posted, though. Where'd you find those things anyway?

Seiichirô · « **Reply #15 on:** July 29, 2009, 12:53:34 pm »

Just googling around for "leather tabi" for some more water resistant options and saw those. Dems are sexy.

Squire Lizard · « **Reply #16 on:** July 30, 2009, 06:05:49 pm »

Those are from www.Ayyawear.com. Very nice, very pricey. I want em, but I would never fight in them. Not for that kind of scratch.

Seiichirô · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2009, 06:45:36 pm »

I don't think I'd even wear them to an event.

Sure as hell would wear them around the office, though.

Dudley S. Grimes · « **Reply #18 on:** July 30, 2009, 07:33:41 pm »

Having the big toe out is really great for quick pivots.

Takes getting used to but it's a noticeable difference from combat boots or my super New Balance.

StrayCat · « **Reply #19 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:40:47 pm »

LOVE IT! LOL

Larosenoire · « **Reply #20 on:** August 04, 2009, 11:44:48 am »

Quote from: Seiichirô on July 17, 2009, 09:06:04 pm

I dig these:

All I can think of to say about those is. GIMME!!!!

Larosenoire · « **Reply #21 on:** August 04, 2009, 11:54:16 am »

These are what I have. Not including the pair of thigh high ren boots I have.

Falkrix · « **Reply #22 on:** August 06, 2009, 12:59:12 pm »

Quote from: Seiichirô on July 17, 2009, 09:06:04 pm

I dig these:

Holy **** I want I want I want.

I just need to order a custom pair in black, copper, and blood red.

Larosenoire · « **Reply #23 on:** August 06, 2009, 04:47:40 pm »

Quote from: Falkrix the Soulless on August 06, 2009, 12:59:12 pm

Quote from: Seiichirô on July 17, 2009, 09:06:04 pm
I dig these:

Holy **** I want I want I want.

I just need to order a custom pair in black, copper, and blood red.

What.. Not tentacle pink and blue/purple? Oh wait yer Khorne not slaanesh. My bad.

spidermonkey · « **Reply #24 on:** September 08, 2011, 12:40:50 am »

Hello. Sorry for stepping into unknown territory here - I'm a visitor from elsewhere, and wondered if Squire Lizard could help me to find a pair of the wonderful air sole tabis? I can't see any on tenkaralin.com but not sure if they've stopped doing them or I'm looking in the wrong place.

Princess Arzus · « **Reply #25 on:** September 08, 2011, 12:31:06 pm »

Try not to necro threads from 2009.
If you want to ask a question like this, first, try Google.
Then if that doesn't work, post a well informed question as a new thread.

Squire Lizard · « **Reply #26 on:** September 08, 2011, 01:07:06 pm »

I was thinking the same thing Arzus, but I will be helpful. Unlike most on these boards...

Well it seems that Tenkaralin has went kaput. The site is down so not too surprising that you are having troubles. Try looking for Airjog 6 or 12. That is the product name, with the number being how many fasteners it has.
I looked them up and found a few sites selling them.
http://store.japan-zone.com/marugo-air-jog-12-p-268.html is one for example.
Hope that helps spidermonkey, and yeah try not to necro old threads. It REALLY pisses in peoples cheerios...

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