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Jaki

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  1. I thought I would post this since I just learned today this is a thing. It might be common knowledge to horse riders but not to us Star Wars people.

    I was having a hard time getting my riding boots on at the instep and pulling them all the way up. 

    To get past my tight instep,  I did take them to a shoe repair place to get stretched but it didn't help at all. Now, I'm wearing pantyhose socks for better slip, and I rub leather conditioner to the inside of boot at instep area. Hopefully, over time they'll stretch out.

    And I just learned what "boot hooks" are for!  I noticed the fabric pulls inside the boot but didn't know how to use them. Now I know. 

    I'm also thinking of getting a boot jack or boot beetle. My concern is that the jack will damage the heel area. Has anyone experienced this? Should I just bug a handler to remove my boots instead of using a jack? 

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    And I'm not sure why this guy needs to put on his gloves to put on his boots, but nice technique :) 

     

  2. I just noticed that some Imperial Officers use this prop accessory.  I think it looks super-cool.

    How do people feel about it? I realize it's not listed as an accessory in the 501st CRL and not seen in the movies.

    I'm building a black Imperial Officer and would love to add a swagger stick instead of a blaster. (Everyone has blasters)

    Thoughts? Does anyone object to their use?

  3. 1. For the black Imperial Officer gloves, I notice they are to be gauntlet style. Are they to be worn over the jacket sleeves always? I think I sometimes see officers with gloves worn under the jacket sleeves.

     

    2. For the Imperial Officer boots, the tops may be flat or "Spanish style". What is "Spanish style" ?

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