Hobb Nail Boots
Hobb Nail Boots
Hi Guys,
I need to replace the metal "horse shoe" that goes around the heel section of my marching boots.
Is this something that should be readily available at a cobblers? If not, what are they called and where can i get them?
As an aside, do any of you know of a decent cobbler in Kent?
Cheers!
Rob
I need to replace the metal "horse shoe" that goes around the heel section of my marching boots.
Is this something that should be readily available at a cobblers? If not, what are they called and where can i get them?
As an aside, do any of you know of a decent cobbler in Kent?
Cheers!
Rob
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Re: Hobb Nail Boots
I used to get my boots done by a guy in Strood,kent,but I do not think he has 'heel irons'any more.There is a place in Gillingham high street that advertised he did heel irons and studs,but I have not seen any of his work to say good or not.
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Re: Hobb Nail Boots
Hello John , is this the man we was talking about a few weeks ago ? (Strood) as i am getting some hob nails sent to me and need the job done properly
mike
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Re: Hobb Nail Boots
The cobbler I've just started using can order the irons in, as and when needed. Perhaps yours could too?
He replaced the irons[well nasty cheap pot metal junk] on an old pair of ATF boots I use for battles. Did a cracking job for £7. He is in Lincolnshire though, not much use to you.
He replaced the irons[well nasty cheap pot metal junk] on an old pair of ATF boots I use for battles. Did a cracking job for £7. He is in Lincolnshire though, not much use to you.
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Re: Hobb Nail Boots
Hennig wrote:Hello John , is this the man we was talking about a few weeks ago ? (Strood) as i am getting some hob nails sent to me and need the job done properly
Yes.He doe's a good job,but I don't think he likes doing lots of stud work but it doe's not hurt to ask.
mike
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Re: Hobb Nail Boots
Thanks for the info guys
Many Thanks for the help - Do you have any contact details or business names for either the Strood or Gillingham cobblers?Brigardefuhrer wrote:I used to get my boots done by a guy in Strood,kent,but I do not think he has 'heel irons'any more.There is a place in Gillingham high street that advertised he did heel irons and studs,but I have not seen any of his work to say good or not.
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Re: Hobb Nail Boots
Tolgate shoe repairs,9Tolgate lane,strood kent.tel;(01634)723902.Its in an ally,leading from Strood carpark to the high st.I can't remember the name of the Gillingham one,might be timpsons,but not sure.Its not far from where I live so I can have a wander and then get back to you.
"I require able bodied men,with good horse and gun.
I wish none but those who desire to be actively engaged".
"Come on boys,if you want a heap of fun and to kill some yankees".
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I wish none but those who desire to be actively engaged".
"Come on boys,if you want a heap of fun and to kill some yankees".
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[quote="Brigardefuhrer"]Tolgate shoe repairs,9Tolgate lane,strood kent.tel;(01634)723902.Its in an ally,leading from Strood carpark to the high st.I can't remember the name of the Gillingham one,might be timpsons,but not sure.Its not far from where I live so I can have a wander and then get back to you.[/quote]
I have also been told of a good place down star hill but need to find it 1st doh !
I have also been told of a good place down star hill but need to find it 1st doh !
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Thanks Brigardefuhrer, I will give them a call today.
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Re: Hobb Nail Boots
Can't say I've seen it either,check out your local yellow page's.Trouble is these days a lot of these so called shoe repairers only want to slap on a bit of glue and a rubber sole/heels any thing else is too much trouble.Hennig wrote:Brigardefuhrer wrote:Tolgate shoe repairs,9Tolgate lane,strood kent.tel;(01634)723902.Its in an ally,leading from Strood carpark to the high st.I can't remember the name of the Gillingham one,might be timpsons,but not sure.Its not far from where I live so I can have a wander and then get back to you.
I have also been told of a good place down star hill but need to find it 1st doh !
"I require able bodied men,with good horse and gun.
I wish none but those who desire to be actively engaged".
"Come on boys,if you want a heap of fun and to kill some yankees".
Nathan Bedford Forest.
I wish none but those who desire to be actively engaged".
"Come on boys,if you want a heap of fun and to kill some yankees".
Nathan Bedford Forest.
Re: Hobb Nail Boots
Rose gets mine re-heeled at a place in Dagenham Heathway, but he nails on the British style horseshoes. They are effective but obviously not correct.
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Re: Hobb Nail Boots
Tip's shoe bar.84.high st Gillingham.(01634)826244.
With ref; to Kev's post,if you can get heel irons fitted you will get British army style and not the German army style unless you supply your own,Malcolm Wagner I think has originals sometimes,but it depends on the size of heel of your boots as heel irons come in differant size's.
With ref; to Kev's post,if you can get heel irons fitted you will get British army style and not the German army style unless you supply your own,Malcolm Wagner I think has originals sometimes,but it depends on the size of heel of your boots as heel irons come in differant size's.
"I require able bodied men,with good horse and gun.
I wish none but those who desire to be actively engaged".
"Come on boys,if you want a heap of fun and to kill some yankees".
Nathan Bedford Forest.
I wish none but those who desire to be actively engaged".
"Come on boys,if you want a heap of fun and to kill some yankees".
Nathan Bedford Forest.
Re: Hobb Nail Boots
Germany ebay sometimes sell originals on their 1818-1945 militaria section, but you really need to get the correct size.
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Re: Hobb Nail Boots
Hi Kev,
Any chance of a pic of the brit heels and where in the Heathway is this cobblers please. Ive found a decent one in Romford that replaces missing quick lace-up eyelets at the top of the low boots
Any chance of a pic of the brit heels and where in the Heathway is this cobblers please. Ive found a decent one in Romford that replaces missing quick lace-up eyelets at the top of the low boots
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