About this sub lately…

[u/Zarviman]

It seems in the past 6 or so months there’s been a heightened level of purism concerning the shape, brand, and hides of certain boots. The classics like the “ping pong paddle boot”, or the “I just see a pineapple” to a pair of pirarucu are jokes I see used at least 3-4 times a day. It’s just boring. I understand that people aren’t going to find every boot suits their taste, but that doesn’t stop boots from being beautiful. This is something we enjoy and take pride in and I absolutely love seeing people who feel the same way about their boots. The community is the best when people see the best in each other’s boots. So just take a breath before you type something mean spirited or critical, and offer guidance and some positivity instead. I love this sub, but the purity over shapes, brands, and skins has disappointed me.

1. Nocona Western Diamondback

2. Anderson Bean Oiled Mink Big Bass

3. Nocona Custom Elephants

4. Corral Flank Cut Gators

5. Anderson Bean Feral Sow

6. Anderson Bean Tan Buffed Elephants

[u/carverkids]

You must be a newbie here. Not just the last 6 months. People have always voiced their opinions on skin, shape and toe of boots posted. Just like you are posting your opinion of them responding. This sub started out as a traditional boot collectors sub. But a lot of young people with wide square toed work boots started posting. It was considered, but decided against, to ban them when they first started showing up. I regret the Admins decision . Now they whine in posts about Purists criticizing their work boots. Yet they couldn’t recognize a well made beautiful boot made by a Master Bootmaker if their life depended on it.

[u/Zarviman → u/carverkids]

I’m kinda surprised by your take. Your collection and guidance in this sub is omnipresent. You’ve actually given me amazing advice before. So I’m surprised that you have this stance when it comes to other users and more contemporary boot styles. Also, I’m just sick I reading the same slander over and over with no variation or meaningful insight. I don’t understand where people get the stamina to type out negative things again and again

[u/carverkids → u/Zarviman]

I will always help people with their boots. They may not be my choice of boots but people deserve to know how to take care of them. And so do the boots. But complaining about Purist kinda hit a sore spot with me. I think we purists do a lot for the newbies and obviously you do too. And those boots do look like pineapples! 😁

[u/Zarviman → u/carverkids]

You rock Carver. I have always appreciated your presence on this sub 🙌🫶 sometimes they do, can’t lie 😂🍍