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Author:  darkcrusader88 [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Colonial Marine Boots
Hey everyone this is my first time making a Colonial Marine costume and I'm having a hard time finding boots like they wore in the film in a small size. I wear a size 6 women's anyone know where to find some? Maybe on Amazon.com?
Author:  bigbisont [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
It has been argued* that all the women actually wore regular leather combat boots as opposed to the OD jungles that most others had. Moosh found some pretty good looking leather boots in a women's size 2 even, so I think you will hopefully have more options going that route.


*Everyone knows Vasquez wore black leather combat boots from here scene in the air ducts stomping the aliens face before she shoots it. I believe I have proved Dietrich also had leather, but my fuzzy images are hardly definitive. Ferro and Spunkmeyer can be seen walking the cargo bay in black leather and as a flight crew it makes sense. My theory is they couldnt find women's size OD jungles even back then! But what do I know...
Author:  SGM Baldwin [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
http://altama.com/products/8852-olive-drab-jungle-vulcanized-boot
Author:  darkcrusader88 [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:14 pm ]
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Thanks for the posts so I'm guessing either jungle boots or plain black would be good and accurate for this costume?
Author:  AaronHorrocks [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
I have lots of actual production Vietnam era and 1980s OD Jungle Boots, but none in your size. I highly recommend against the $20 Chinese knock-offs in a surplus store, since they'll kill your feet.

The link above that Dom provided, is a quality product, at a close-out price. That can't be beat! Hurry up and grab a pair before they sell out.
Author:  retrogarde [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
SFC Baldwin wrote:
http://altama.com/products/8852-olive-drab-jungle-vulcanized-boot


Wow, that's a great price!
Author:  bigbisont [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
darkcrusader88 wrote:
Thanks for the posts so I'm guessing either jungle boots or plain black would be good and accurate for this costume?
Yes ma'am. Go with what you like best.

retrogarde wrote:
SFC Baldwin wrote:
http://altama.com/products/8852-olive-drab-jungle-vulcanized-boot


Wow, that's a great price!


Holy cow that is! Too bad they dont have my size or I'd have bought them right now myself.
Author:  J2H [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:18 pm ]
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I bought a pair of black jungle boots by Wellco, I think they make small women's sizes
Author:  Moosh89 [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:42 pm ]
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I would check out SODA brand. They make black womens leather combat style boots. I found a Girls SODA Dome-II pair in size 2 youth, but every place I found them they were sold out. Eventually I lucked out and found a different brand on ebay in Girls size 2 They should be here in about a week or so.

These are the ones I am getting. No idea what the brand is

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I did find these too, they are cheap however. Quality wasn't important to me since I never walk on my boots, they are pretty much just for show, but if Doms excellent find doesn't suit you, you could check these out too.

http://www.soldiercity.com/childrens-ol ... boots.html

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My youth size 2 would have been Mens size 1 I think.
Author:  darkcrusader88 [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:46 pm ]
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Thanks everyone!
Author:  provadan [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 4:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
I've just started looking for a pair myself as Ive started building my costume. I'm surprised by the price range on the Internet. They seem to range from about $27 to $100. I think I need to try some on to get an idea of the proper fit. I usually wear a 9 1/2, but boots seem to vary. There are a few surplus and boot shops in my area (metro Detroit) so hopefully I can find something close to at least figure out which size I need.
Author:  SGM Baldwin [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
I bought Altamas a few years ago and paid about $120. They're comfy and can be worn all day at a con. I also bought cheap Chinese knock-offs for $20... and now, I want to invade China.
Author:  provadan [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:51 am ]
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That's what I needed to know! Thank you!
Author:  Noble [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 6:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
Here's a seller with accurate boots in various small sizes:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Altama-8878-Oli ... 41694ea164

Sahara is correct. Not Panama!
Author:  demoncase [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
bigbisont wrote:
*Everyone knows Vasquez wore black leather combat boots from here scene in the air ducts stomping the aliens face before she shoots it.


I was sure that everyone knew that the boot stomping the Xeno's face wasn't Jennete Goldsteins/Vazquez's but actually Gale Ann Hurd (Producer) because in the close up Goldstein wasn't getting the recoil of the 9mm pistol right due to over-exaggeration.....Hurd was/is an avid shooter, so she was drafted in for the close cut to ensure it looked 'right'

Trivia! :mrgreen:
Author:  SSgt Burton [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
Sahara? Not Vibram?


Kevin
Author:  bigbisont [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
demoncase wrote:
bigbisont wrote:
*Everyone knows Vasquez wore black leather combat boots from here scene in the air ducts stomping the aliens face before she shoots it.


I was sure that everyone knew that the boot stomping the Xeno's face wasn't Jennete Goldsteins/Vazquez's but actually Gale Ann Hurd (Producer) because in the close up Goldstein wasn't getting the recoil of the 9mm pistol right due to over-exaggeration.....Hurd was/is an avid shooter, so she was drafted in for the close cut to ensure it looked 'right'

Trivia! :mrgreen:


Well yeah, but like any good 'stunt double', Gale wore the same gear as the character. Def a fun fact but it doesn't discredit the statement.

(Sorry if I am taking your intentions wrong, just felt like the setup implied I was unaware of key elements)
Author:  Noble [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 4:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
Quote:
Sahara? Not Vibram?


Vibram is correct. Sahara is the current work boot style sole, but it is almost gone.


When I got mine several years ago, the were already discontinued.
Author:  demoncase [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
bigbisont wrote:
demoncase wrote:
bigbisont wrote:
*Everyone knows Vasquez wore black leather combat boots from here scene in the air ducts stomping the aliens face before she shoots it.


I was sure that everyone knew that the boot stomping the Xeno's face wasn't Jennete Goldsteins/Vazquez's but actually Gale Ann Hurd (Producer) because in the close up Goldstein wasn't getting the recoil of the 9mm pistol right due to over-exaggeration.....Hurd was/is an avid shooter, so she was drafted in for the close cut to ensure it looked 'right'

Trivia! :mrgreen:


Well yeah, but like any good 'stunt double', Gale wore the same gear as the character. Def a fun fact but it doesn't discredit the statement.

(Sorry if I am taking your intentions wrong, just felt like the setup implied I was unaware of key elements)


No offence taking or intended....just wanted to drop in a little added geekery ;)
Author:  AaronHorrocks [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:59 pm ]
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I have lots of Vietnam to 1980s boots!

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Author:  SSgt Burton [ Sat Mar 09, 2013 12:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
Noble wrote:
Vibram is correct. Sahara is the current work boot style sole, but it is almost gone.

When I got mine several years ago, the were already discontinued.


I see. It's been forever since I've had to buy a pair.


Kevin
Author:  provadan [ Sat Mar 09, 2013 1:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Colonial Marine Shoes
I just ordered a pair of the Altama today!

-Dan
Author:  darkcrusader88 [ Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:29 pm ]
Post subject: 
So does anyone know where I can get dog tags like the ones in Aliens? And do we ever know other than name what's on their dog tags?
Author:  Magnus [ Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:56 pm ]
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There is a thread on them here:

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12075
Author:  darkcrusader88 [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:18 am ]
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Thanks for the link Magnus isn't there a discussion on here where you can get a marine number?
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