Fyi, I already did a search for boots and mostly I see people go for paratrooper or corcoran boots with a side zipper. Some links are old and invalid. However, I’m wondering what people pay mostly and which ones (brands) to get or to stay away from. Thanks!
I believe the Corcoran Side Zip boots (para trooper) are the closest match to what was used in the movies. I believe Carolina was the actual boots in the movies which were bought by Corcorcan.
If you go to a surplus store you are looking $150+ generally for a new pair. You can try e-bay and see what they have on there for new and even used ones.
I ended up going with http://www.workbootsusa.com/come10lesizi2.html As I think they are fairly close to what was used in the movies and for $109 and free UPS shipping that’s fairly good for a new pair I believe. I was searching around different places, about the best price I found was there, they are Corcoran #985 if you want to do your own looking around for yet a better price. They have not arrived yet, hopefully tomorrow, they shipped them directly from the distrubutor. I don’t think they are the right sole though, I believe http://www.workbootsusa.com/come10lesizi.html Might be more accurate though..
Thanks. Did you order your regular boot/shoe size?
Yes I did. I was talking with mburkit on chat and the second pair of boots appear to be more accurate as they are flat sole, but oh well.
If you want to wait until I get mine in to see how they fit compared to the normal shoes I wear I will let you know how they fit.
Thanks, please advise about the size when you get them. Much appreciated.
Fyi, I see this review about the 2nd pair, the XC1585 on workingperson.com and seems like they run big
Awesome boots. Light-weight and very comfortable. Very little break in time.** I wear a size 13 and went down a full size with these boots, so they run big.** The price was perfect too. Searched the internet quite a bit and this is the place for boots. I will shop here again. If you are looking for a comforatable, everyday boot that is durable at a the right price, then this is your boot. Yes, the side zippers work perfectly too.
From what I read the Corcorcan’s ran about .5 to 1 size small compared to normal shoes, we will see though, as I wear either a 10 or 10.5 and I ordered 10.5’s.
I wear the same size(s), and my size 10 Corcorcans fit fine. 10.5 should be plenty of foot space.
A close replacement, and possibly cheaper, to the Corcorans are Bates. I LOVE mine! Side zip as well.
I got mine today, I will say at least get the size you’d normally wear largest in shoes. I wear a 10 or 10.5 and these 10.5’s are a little snug, not too bad.
Just get a pair of Corcoran #995. Those are the closest style to the originals; the zippers are metal with black paint, so they can be sanded to the brass color (correct for GB2) and the flap/snaps can be removed. The #985 is close, but doesn’t have the right sole. If you’re worried about slipping or bad grip, don’t; my Corcoran jump boots give me no trouble at all, and they’re #995 with the smooth soles.
Sure, you could save $20 and get some Bates with lower quality uppers that have a tendency to tear and crack, or you could get some of the value priced boots with synthetic/composite uppers that can’t take any abuse at all, but why not just drop the extra money on a pair of damn-near indestructible, high quality leather Corcorans?
I just bought a pair last month, and I can’t say enough good things about them. Take the .5 size difference into account and get the nice ones; you’ll be glad you did.
Where was this confirmed? I see it mentioned a lot on the boards. I know gjustis had Ramis’ screen used GB2 suit and boots, and I was pretty sure the books had silver zippers in them?
Ron and I were looking at his new GB2 movie poster and the zippers looked pretty brass.
I can’t speak with any certainty until I have some proof to back it up, but I’m 90% sure brass is correct for GB2.
I just pulled out my GB2 Subway poster and had a look. Ernie’s zippers have a yellowish cast to them, but Dan’s look silver to me.
I’m gonna PM gjustis and see. It’s going to drive me nuts not knowing for sure. lol
I know this isn’t high res. enough to truly tell, but in this picture, it looks to me that Ernie Hudson’s boots have brass zippers on them.
Once again, I know that’s not a very convincing shot, but I know there’s a HD version of GB2 floating around and if someone could get a better shot of this scene, that would be great!
Gentlemen
The boots in Ghostbusters were Carolina paratrooper boots with an aluminum/silver finish zipper, the GB2 boots were the same boots but with brass zippers.
Both noslliT and Roboprop own a pair of the GB2 accurate ones.
screen shots on the way
They better be on their way . . . or there will be hell to pay, HELL!
Not like I’m going to buy new boots any time soon but its still fun to discuss this stuff.
Ok, while I cant find anything to confirm that the GB1 boots were made by Carolina, but I think it’s a safe assumption that they were.
As always, right-click and “view image” for full size
GB2 version is definitely brass and you can barely make out the oval Carolina logo at the top of Egon’s boot in this scene.
Sorry to stack posts, but too help with the original question.
I bought a pair of used Corcorans on eBay and had a local leather repair shop sew 9-inch #10 aluminum heavy duty zippers into them, they are very comfortable, very practical and look the part of GB1.
See my profile for pics
Greg PMed me back and seemed to remember them being silver, but he wasn’t 100% sure.
Looking at Robo’s boots, I see his have brass zippers but silver pulls. That would explain why the zipper I was looking at on Dan’s boots in my poster looked silver. The pull was what is mostly exposed and in the light.
Anyone know when Carolina started stamping their logo on the boots? My pair of zippered boots has no logo.
Which is more accurate, the #995 or the XC1585? I’ve decided to get Corcoran, just have to decide which style to get? Thanks again!