Author Topic: I need cosplaying help!  (Read 2090 times)

Offline Kuroimaken

  • Epic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 5348
  • No obstacle too great for the FLAMES IN MY HEART!!
    • View Profile
I need cosplaying help!
« on: April 09, 2017, 12:31:29 PM »
Hey guys!

Here's the skinny. there's going to be a LARPing camp in about 20 days and I still don't have my full costume set. One thing I'm particularly stuck on: shoes.

I can't find boots my size because my calves are too big. So I basically need medieval sneakers. Unfortunately there's basically no such thing.

I would appreciate any reference you guys can give me about shoes that look right for the part and are still fairly comfortable.
Kami darou ga akuma darou ga, ore no michi ni tateru mono NASHI!!

Give me internets. Now.

Offline Nanshork

  • Homebrew Reviewer
  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Posts: 13393
    • View Profile
Re: I need cosplaying help!
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2017, 06:27:39 PM »
Well there's always sandals.  But I'm sure you've thought of that.

Shoes, shoe, another shoe, more shoes, and ugly shoes.  I don't know if these stores ship to you but all of this seems generic and isn't specific to any seller.

Unless your calves are disproportionately huge (which is possible), anything that laces up the side or front can be made to fit as long as the laces are removable/replaceable.  Otherwise I'd suggest getting something ankle height  Also, depending on where in your leg your calf gets too big you might go for some boots that fold over the top.  I've got a pair of those, you just roll it way down, stick your foot in it, and then roll it up until it's comfortable and leave the rest folded.  If you aren't aware, some folding boots are lined partway down so they aren't made to be folded super far down the boot.

Hopefully some of this is helpful.

Offline Kuroimaken

  • Epic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 5348
  • No obstacle too great for the FLAMES IN MY HEART!!
    • View Profile
Re: I need cosplaying help!
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2017, 07:12:18 PM »
Sandals aren't an option for me. My soles sweat way too much - I'd be slipping in it before long.

I like the idea of those folding boots, though.
Kami darou ga akuma darou ga, ore no michi ni tateru mono NASHI!!

Give me internets. Now.

Offline Nanshork

  • Homebrew Reviewer
  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Posts: 13393
    • View Profile
Re: I need cosplaying help!
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2017, 07:50:12 PM »
I have a pair of these.

Offline Kuroimaken

  • Epic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 5348
  • No obstacle too great for the FLAMES IN MY HEART!!
    • View Profile
Re: I need cosplaying help!
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2017, 08:47:23 PM »
Just as I thought.

If I buy a pair they'll probably roll only to mid-shin though.  :P
Kami darou ga akuma darou ga, ore no michi ni tateru mono NASHI!!

Give me internets. Now.

Offline Nanshork

  • Homebrew Reviewer
  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Posts: 13393
    • View Profile
Re: I need cosplaying help!
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2017, 11:37:23 AM »
Well if you're ever around here I'll help you buy some boots that will fit your mutant calves.  :P

Offline SorO_Lost

  • Epic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 7197
  • Banned
    • View Profile
Re: I need cosplaying help!
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2017, 11:54:13 AM »
I had something close to this for my Indian costume with the Boy Scouts but they sucked for runner duties. What you should do is buy the leather and wrap it around the top of your favorite sneaker so it looks like this. You're cosplayer not a reenactor, surely if it looks good then that's all that matters.