Screen Accurate Boot Maker

[Captain Jack Sparrow 478]

Ahoy all,

I am still in search of the perfect SA boot and am wanting to gauge how much interest is there out there for a new SA boot provider? If you are interested in upgrading to a better SA boot please let your voice be heard here. I really want to get this project up and running. I have been trying to get the ball rolling for several years.

Over the past year or so Jacks Adventures (a member on here) attempted to have boots made by the historical boot company known as Fugawee. We were very excited about this eventuality, but unfortunately this company did not end up coming through and did not complete a prototype. (Jacks Adventures you may wish to add to this and provide more details if you so desire).

I do however know of another company named Motor Cowboy (feel free to check out their website, they have many pictures of the quality boots they make of all kinds/times/genres). The owner has been very helpful in the past when I inquired about having some custom Jack boots made over a year ago. He seemed very keen to take on the project but would require pictures, specifications and personal measurements per order. These boot would be made to your custom/personal specifications.

I am interested to know how many out there would be interested in getting a run of boots going? I am also open to ideas of other vendors/boot makers out there who may be keen to take on the project.

I'd really appreciate as much input as possible from all of you folks that are interested.

Please comment, discuss, give ideas etc. I look forward to hearing from my fellow pirates. And go!!!...

Kind regards,

CJS 478

[Mojo Turbo]

Just as a refresher, can you let some of us know how CABoots "fail" at being SA being that they were the makers of said boot? Thanks...

[Bilge Rat]

The biggest problem with Caboots is most people I know have not gotten exactly what they paid for.  Ordering Customs and getting sent Regulars.  Jack's boots have the seam covered up the back.  Sometimes you get that with Caboots, most the time....not.  Color is too reddish, even when you order the natural leather.
   They send out the round toe, even when you order the 2 inch square, and they say that is the 2 inch square you got, it just looks roundish to you.
      I could go on, but those are my main complaints with Caboots. I even called them and they told me they could not actually offer an exact boot like the movie, because its copyrighted????  I disagree, its a boot, boots have been around for a long long time!
   A better boot maker would be a great find!

[Captain Jack Sparrow 478]

The biggest problem with Caboots is most people I know have not gotten exactly what they paid for.  Ordering Customs and getting sent Regulars.  Jack's boots have the seam covered up the back.  Sometimes you get that with Caboots, most the time....not.  Color is too reddish, even when you order the natural leather.
   They send out the round toe, even when you order the 2 inch square, and they say that is the 2 inch square you got, it just looks roundish to you.
      I could go on, but those are my main complaints with Caboots. I even called them and they told me they could not actually offer an exact boot like the movie, because its copyrighted????  I disagree, its a boot, boots have been around for a long long time!
   A better boot maker would be a great find!

Well said. They're sizing is way off too. Often people will receive boots that are either too large or too small. There's been problems with the shaft height and shaft circumference. Some people unable to even get their foot ot leg into the boots. Caboots has terrible customer service and don't care about your specs and whether your happy with your purchase.

[Captain Jack Sparrow 478]

Also, please see these links for those interested in more background/details on this issue:

http://www.brethrencourt.net/t694-caboots-is-there-an-alternative

http://www.brethrencourt.net/t953-caboots-how-accurate-are-they

http://www.brethrencourt.net/t427-boycott-caboots

http://www.brethrencourt.net/t1164-my-caboots-tale

[Mojo Turbo]

I feel fortunate that my boots fit great and were exactly what I asked for.

[Captain Jack Sparrow 478]

I wish mine did. 2 pairs later and I can't wear either pair as they don't fit...

[Captain Jack Sparrow 478]

Any interest out there at all?

[Captain Jack Sparrow 478]

Just heard back from Motor Cowboy and they are keen to take on this project. I am considering going ahead with it sometime soon. If anyone is interested in having some made or interested in helping with ideas etc please feel free to comment here or PM me.

Kind regards,

CJS 478

[micks75au]

look forward to seeing a product

[jack o fan]

I just glad I don't have my boot yet. I'm trying soooooo hard not to give in to Caboots. I don't want to give them my money.

[micks75au]

You and me both mate....went with a stock size too narrow around the ankle and across the width of the foot. Finally had to re-sell it after trying to stretch it.
Bitterly disappointed.

[Captain Jack Sparrow 478]

If things work out well with Motor Cowboy would you guys both be interested in these?

[Captain Jack Sparrow 478]

Hey guys,

I'm looking to go ahead with this project and have the boots made. For all those interested what do you feel are the screen accurate specs of the boots?

Any ideas or knowledge please post it here.

I'm trying to do as much research as I can and compile as much information/knowledge as possible to get these made right.

The Cpt Jack community deserves quality boots from a boot maker they can trust to get the job done right.

Thank you to all who wish to support this project!!!  

[Captain Jack Sparrow 478]

Another thing I'm not sure about is whether the boots should be made in 2 pieces as traditional boots of the period were, or in 3 pieces as is done by Caboots.

Any ideas/suggestions on what would be best?

Thanks!  

[Jinkxed Jack]

I would refer to Cap'n McCools post about boots that I'm sure you're seen before...

http://www.brethrencourt.net/t694-caboots-is-there-an-alternative

You should be able to get quite a bit from that.

And to answer your question about period accurate vs screen accurate...this whole forum is for people that are replicating something that's been seen on screen.  So take that for what it's worth.

[Captain Jack Sparrow 478]

I would refer to Cap'n McCools post about boots that I'm sure you're seen before...

http://www.brethrencourt.net/t694-caboots-is-there-an-alternative

You should be able to get quite a bit from that.

And to answer your question about period accurate vs screen accurate...this whole forum is for people that are replicating something that's been seen on screen.  So take that for what it's worth.

Thanks mate. I have indeed referred to those posts. Just wondered if there's any other ideas out there...

[Jinkxed Jack]

Doh!  Well, that's embarrasin.   I'm usually better about that.  I think I'm starting to get old when I fail to notice something right in front of me.  Either that or my horrible near sightedness. Without glasses/contacts I can't see more than a few inches in front of me w/out things going blurry.

[jack o fan]

I'm just worried about the sticker price from a pair from Motor Cowboy. If I had to choose, I would want screen accurate. Like Bilge Rat said....I also don't see how a boot can be copyrighted.

Can Motor Cowboy make them close to what Caboots wants for theirs? The custom price of course. 

[Captain Jack Sparrow 478]

I'm just worried about the sticker price from a pair from Motor Cowboy. If I had to choose, I would want screen accurate. Like Bilge Rat said....I also don't see how a boot can be copyrighted.

Can Motor Cowboy make them close to what Caboots wants for theirs? The custom price of course. 

I believe the price to be similar to Caboots. Once you start adding custom specs to Caboots they easily get up towards $500 in price.

[Captain Jack Sparrow 478]

Hey guys, I'm ready to go ahead with the boots.

Any ideas, comments, suggestions? Trying to put together all the specs, details and pics to create the most SA boot possible.

Also, anyone who has interest in a pair feel free to PM me. Cheers!  

[halowarmor]

So did you ever get your boots from motorcowboy? If so what are your thoughts?

[Captain Jack Sparrow 478]

Hi there,

Thanks for your inquiry. We are currently still working on it and getting the specs right etc. Haven't gone into production yet…

There's a lot of ground work involved..

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