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Title: lathrop and sons custom boot system?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 10, 2015, 09:07:35 AM: Has anybody done a lathrop amd sons custom boot system? I am thinking of doing it. I am tired of blindly trying new boots amd having them not work for me and wasting money. I would like to have an expert help ensure thwy are right. My feet are pretty unique and i have tendonitis in my ankles sothey need to be right to work. Im not asking for boot reccomendations just peoples experience witu lathrop and sons custom boot systems.
Thanks
Title: Re: lathrop and sons custom boot system?
Post by: suga on March 10, 2015, 09:31:34 AM: I have used Lathrop & Sons custom services for more than a couple pairs of boots, and highly recommend them. I am in the same boat that you are in - in regards to unique/problemed feet. Stephan even worked with my existing prescription orthotics.
Title: Re: lathrop and sons custom boot system?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 10, 2015, 09:45:52 AM: Thanks suga! Can i ask a rough cost for the system? Pm is fine. And also how long are the boots lasting? I would hate to have them wear out in a year or 2.
Title: Re: lathrop and sons custom boot system?
Post by: suga on March 10, 2015, 10:33:44 AM: PM sent
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Post by: Alpine Mojo on March 11, 2015, 05:53:45 PM: Are these more than boots? What is the "system"?
Title: Re: lathrop and sons custom boot system?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 11, 2015, 07:10:32 PM: Quote from: Alpine Mojo on March 11, 2015, 05:53:45 PM
Are these more than boots? What is the "system"?
they will examine your feet akd reccomend boots with the best fit and then make you custom foot bed soles as well as alter the boots to fit your feet best.
Title: Re: lathrop and sons custom boot system?
Post by: actionshooter on March 11, 2015, 09:40:02 PM: Quote from: BULLBLASTER on March 11, 2015, 07:10:32 PM
Quote from: Alpine Mojo on March 11, 2015, 05:53:45 PM
Are these more than boots? What is the "system"?
they will examine your feet akd reccomend boots with the best fit and then make you custom foot bed soles as well as alter the boots to fit your feet best.

I just went through the process and have been wearing the boots/system for about 2 weeks now. I have had a lot of problems with my feet the last couple of years and have planter fasciitis along with the fact I need size 14s, finding the right boots has been tough. I have about 25 miles on the boots and it seems to be going well but I haven't done any real hills yet, so until I do that the jury is still out.
Working with Stephen was great, but it is expensive, my total was a little over $800, the boots were $400 alone, if it works out, its worth the cost.
Title: Re: lathrop and sons custom boot system?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 13, 2015, 08:26:57 AM: I went ahead and ordered the imprint system this morning. Hope it works out for me. ...its a chunk of change...
Title: Re: lathrop and sons custom boot system?
Post by: JPhelps on March 13, 2015, 09:13:25 AM: I've worked with Stephen on a few pair of boots. This time on the Lowa Cevedale tech lites we went with a custom footbed. Once I get 25 miles on them we will decide if I need to send them back and have the boot remolded.

Anyone looking at getting new boots owes to themselves and feet to at least give Stephen and James a call first.