03-23-2004, 15:10
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Oakley Boots
Okay, Since Oakleys have been recommended for an urban enviroment, and since I live and work in at least a semi urban enviroment, I may need these boots. That being said, I do not know what one should pay for these boots, nor do I know the best place to find them. I understand that to a lowly civilian such as myself, nice, cutting edge gear is NEVER cheap. However, I would like to get the best deal possible. So, who has them for the best price?
And no, Cheaper than Dirt doesn't sell them.
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03-23-2004, 15:14
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What you should do is get CTD to set up as an Oakley dealer and set up a group buy on here. Our hook I got mine from is no longer available.
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03-23-2004, 15:22
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NDD, I'll see what I can do.
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03-23-2004, 15:25
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Good, I need some new shades.
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03-23-2004, 15:30
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Quote:
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Good, I need some new shades.
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Yeah, it's bad form to let your avatar have newer gear than you do
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03-26-2004, 04:43
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Quote:
Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc
Good, I need some new shades.
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You still wear shades?
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03-26-2004, 09:33
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Of course, that way people can't see me squint when I try to read. LOL
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03-26-2004, 22:09
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lmao...I can see to read. It's the far away things I have problems with.
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03-26-2004, 22:11
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Those boots are the rage now. Are you going to fast rope with them? If not maybe think about another boot if you're trying to save money.
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03-26-2004, 23:38
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I like 'em better than my PF Flyers
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03-27-2004, 10:48
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18C3V-No fast roping at this time unless they pick up a surplus blackhawk and pilot here at the Dirt. I tried on the SI boots on Thursday, and they were very comfortable. More so than other boots that I have found. As for price, I have a tendancy to keep shoes in general and boots in particular for long periods of time, so if I get 5-6-8-10 years out of a $200 pair of boots, I come out better than If I had to buy a new $75-$90 dollar pair every 2-3 years. Just my .02, and thank you for your input.
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04-08-2004, 10:53
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Quote:
Originally posted by Air.177
18C3V-No fast roping at this time unless they pick up a surplus blackhawk and pilot here at the Dirt. I tried on the SI boots on Thursday, and they were very comfortable. More so than other boots that I have found. As for price, I have a tendancy to keep shoes in general and boots in particular for long periods of time, so if I get 5-6-8-10 years out of a $200 pair of boots, I come out better than If I had to buy a new $75-$90 dollar pair every 2-3 years. Just my .02, and thank you for your input.
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If you are expecting to get long term use out of the Oakleys don't...because you won't. Don't get me wrong they are sweet but not worth 225.00. I recently got a pair and absolutely love them but mine are paid for from work. These things are like beefed up running shoes basically. I will be happy if I get 8-12 months out them from daily wear...
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04-08-2004, 12:25
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Oakley Boots
Damn boots @ $225.00 a pair!! HTF did we make it with $18.95 Cochrans and cheaper jungle boots!
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04-08-2004, 12:27
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Re: Oakley Boots
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Originally posted by BMT
Damn boots @ $225.00 a pair!! HTF did we make it with $18.95 Cochrans and cheaper jungle boots!
BMT
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He's talking about dollars BMT, not wampum.
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04-08-2004, 12:56
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Got my tax return and found a $180 pair of tan Oakleys on the same day. Just picked them up from the post office. Thanks for the info everyone.
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