Golden Fox 6" Boondocker (Fudge) Unboxing and Initial Thoughts

[@niks7643]

I have a couple of pairs of Golden Fox boots. These are 100% Goodyear welted. It’s a PVC welt, so likely only good for one resole before the welt has to be replaced. The welt is sewn to the midsole and the crepe rubber outsole is glued on. It’s possible to have GYW welted boots where the welt isn’t sewn directly to the outsole. It’s a less expensive construction method for sure, which is why these boots are priced significantly less than other GYW boots.

[@Rwwjkbbx-ue8qw]

Hello sir just wondering how thick in millimeters is the leather of the boot? Also may I have your opinion on buying from the "second batch" and receiving a model with cosmetic defects in means to save money? Additionally, how many inches are the laces? I would potentially swap mine to leather laces

[@CharlesBecket]

Hello. The thickness of the leather is 3 mm. The length of each lace is 143 cm. It depends on the nature of the second blemish. Sometimes with a second the blemish is barely noticeable, and sometimes it will be a huge blemish. My personal approach is 60%. If a second is 60% of the cost of a first or lower, I will take a chance on it. If a second is higher than 60%, I will just go with the first. Hope this helped.

[@Rwwjkbbx-ue8qw]

@@CharlesBecket Thanks for the thorough reply 👍 Cheers

[@josemanuel2244]

How they have been so far?

[@CharlesBecket]

Greetings, Jose. They have been awesome. I find that I never wear my Thursday, Red Wing, and Beckett Seminon boots because they are "my precious" boots like right out of LOTR. I wear them every day. Bought a new motorcycle recently and even wear them for riding. They have broken in very well and the fit is awesome...formed to my feet. Thanks for your question. Wishing you well.

[@legatus7244]

Greetings, can you please tell me what is a size of your boots?

[@CharlesBecket]

Hello. US size 9. Wishing you well.

[@legatus7244]

@@CharlesBecket thank you very much and best regards.

[@АлександрАлександров-о9е]

Hi, what is the length of the insole in cm?

[@CharlesBecket]

It is 28.3 cm.

[@АлександрАлександров-о9е]

@@CharlesBecket thank you

[@ETY20]

I've had these boots for a year and have been very happy with them. Would love to get a pair of Iron Rangers next.

[@CharlesBecket]

Which of the Iron Rangers are you eyeing?

[@ETY20]

@@CharlesBecket probably the amber harness color.

[@Youmadbro2025]

You bought daylight bulbs but cant buy a tripod?

[@Khauna4444]

those look eerily similar to doc martens

[@OfDeath]

This boot, despite being the cheapest nice boot you can find, is still a better made and more comfy boot than any doc. Plus you can resole this boot at least once. Docs just go into the trash once they are worn and falling apart.

[@junktube4000]

​@@OfDeath Don't these boondocker boots have a pointier toe? I'm worried I wont be able to get used to them.

[@OfDeath]

@@junktube4000 if you need a wider toe box i suggest going a size up or just getting some Jim Greens.

[@OfDeath]

@@junktube4000 I'd suggest going up a half size or just getting some Jim Greens if you need a wider toe. I have two pairs of JG boots and love them.

[@ponraul1221]

I ordered a pair myself. Hopefully they fit

[@CharlesBecket]

FWIW, I normally wear a 9 wide and I ordered a 9. It fit perfectly. If I would have been a 9D then maybe an 8 1/2 would have been the right fit. But again a 9 Wide fits this 9 very well. Thanks.

[@ponraul1221]

​@@CharlesBecket Huh. I'm also a 9 wide. I also ordered a 9, so I should be good. Thanks man

[@JustineWiniker]

Those are boots, not fudge! 🟫😮