Boots

I'm looking to get a nice, sturdy pair of boots for KR.  Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I should look?

Will there be socks with these boots??

First off.... Hahaha.

Secondly, Jon and I both have Son of Sandlar boots. I dont know if you can get them online but I suggest getting them fitted at a renfair. They are pricey but very good boots and I know a good number of KR people wear variations of them.

Also, my first boots were from renboots.com. They were not as well fitted/ high quality but still nice, leather and much cheaper for a starter pair.

Socks is actually a good point - when you get them fitted, make sure you have enough wiggle room for thick winter socks.  I learned that one the hard way.

My first pair of KR boots were a nice pair of waterproof motorcycle boots.  Not 100% period, but when you have your pant legs down overtop of them, you are good to go.

My second pair, mostly for the summer, since they are not very warm is a par of Minnetonka Moccasains.  They come in front lacing ankle or knee high.  Inexpensive, but worth it.

As far as a pair that you can have for a loooooong time, Kate's right.  Son of Sandlar boots are the way to go.  I'm saving for mine

www.minnetonkamoccasinshop.com/minnetonka_mens_boots.htm

The boots I most commonly wear are New Rocks. www.newrockstore.com/zona1/catalog/     often in the summer I wear simple Black Leather Altama combat boots which can be picked up in any surplus store, or online catolouge. www.uscav.com/Productinfo.aspx?productID=7631&TabID=548   and as for socks. most people say wool. personally I like wool over cotton. (wool makes my feet itchy) and there are also these which i often wear www.uscav.com/Productinfo.aspx?productID=6955&TabID=548 .

but thats just me.