Richard Underwood boots
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Richard Underwood boots
Hi I am considering a pair of these from Richard Underwood does anybody else use them they look good on the site but are they the right boots for the job
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Contact Richard directly , ask him who made them - if they're from his Czech supplier , you can be sure they're some of the best .
Jäger Stefan Halle 3./I./Geb.Jag.Reg.100
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RAU is doing different qualities at different prices.
I have a pair of his high quality low boots / late war / for lacing
and they are worth the money, in particular if I compare to my budget boots after a few shows.
Not 100% true to the originals, but you can sell them on ebay as originals if you have worn them out ; - )
Felix the Kraut
I have a pair of his high quality low boots / late war / for lacing
and they are worth the money, in particular if I compare to my budget boots after a few shows.
Not 100% true to the originals, but you can sell them on ebay as originals if you have worn them out ; - )
Felix the Kraut
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Depends, these are the model from the old hero collection.
If they are from his czech supplier: opinions on the quality are mixed!
If they are from his czech supplier: opinions on the quality are mixed!
CDB taking it way too serious!
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erikbozwo2 , what is wrong with the Czech suppliers boots ?
Jäger Stefan Halle 3./I./Geb.Jag.Reg.100
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Worth a try but from recent experience 2 phone calls msg left x 2, email x 2 no answer. Just can't spend me money; -0Halle wrote:Contact Richard directly , ask him who made them - if they're from his Czech supplier , you can be sure they're some of the best .
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A couple of guys in our unit (including me) had problems with the boots, non stitched soles. I believe these are now solved but be cautious.
CDB taking it way too serious!
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Both myself and another guy in my unit, Das Reich have bought these boots from rich recently.
Great leather, nice sole and bloody appalling dye job!!!!!! Steer clear. Some sort of almost rubberised black coating over bright orange leather underneath. Really piss poor patchily painted on. The black is chipping and scraping off. Both of us have emailed - no reply.
first time I've had an issue with richs gear but it's a serious problem
Great leather, nice sole and bloody appalling dye job!!!!!! Steer clear. Some sort of almost rubberised black coating over bright orange leather underneath. Really piss poor patchily painted on. The black is chipping and scraping off. Both of us have emailed - no reply.
first time I've had an issue with richs gear but it's a serious problem
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So sorry lads to hear this but I'm not surprised Really really sad especially in reenactors community I think it's time to stand up stop buying it and let them eat their own shitPanzer Wittman wrote:Both myself and another guy in my unit, Das Reich have bought these boots from rich recently.
Great leather, nice sole and bloody appalling dye job!!!!!! Steer clear. Some sort of almost rubberised black coating over bright orange leather underneath. Really piss poor patchily painted on. The black is chipping and scraping off. Both of us have emailed - no reply.
first time I've had an issue with richs gear but it's a serious problem
Burger Schlesien Bad-Darkau
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Thats what you get
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Exactly what mine look like, but mine also have lots of chips and scrapes from two events so look even worse.
If it proves possible to remove this stuff it may be possible to properly dye them, but it's stuck like paint so who knows
If it proves possible to remove this stuff it may be possible to properly dye them, but it's stuck like paint so who knows
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I'm really surprised at this ..... I can't believe RAU ( Quote " Being a reenactor myself ...." ) would let this obviously wholly inadequate product go out on general sale ! If I'd received anything like that , I'd go ballistic !! He's on holiday at the moment ( I think ) , but when he gets back , I will certainly draw his attention to this .
Jäger Stefan Halle 3./I./Geb.Jag.Reg.100
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Good luck I haven't had much luck. His postage is ott. charges £20 cost £11 ok add the bubble wrap and bag sat £2-3.Halle wrote:I'm really surprised at this ..... I can't believe RAU ( Quote " Being a reenactor myself ...." ) would let this obviously wholly inadequate product go out on general sale ! If I'd received anything like that , I'd go ballistic !! He's on holiday at the moment ( I think ) , but when he gets back , I will certainly draw his attention to this .
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That finish is absolute shite. Embarassing.
erikbozwo2 wrote: Pyotr, please don't take any advice from peiper.
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That looks like an "iron" dye, which does not properly cover glossy leather (can't think of the proper name). I did the same thing when I bought some undyed boots (not from RAU) and decided to dye them black. It is easily solved by buying a good black shoe dye - quicker and cheaper than trying to return them.
"Stop that!!! Careful with my J-J!"