We need help identifying this brand of shoes.

[Kormak]

I looked through every LA Gear I could find on eBay and couldn’t find anything that resembled the heart/trefoil or the words in a bold plain font.
Did they have knock off La Gear?

There definitely was knockoff LA gear(mostly China made, definitely remember a few folks having those) in early 00's, haven't seen much in last decade+

 

[Live_and_Learn]

I have been looking at shoe treads until my eyes cross every night... This really needs to go to one of the LE databases.

I agree it looks like the LA Gear. The shoes referenced above with the similar pattern are "vintage LA Gear Hiking Boots." I found several. Here is one example:


Also, it does look to me like the main pattern repeats or is flipped underneath, as another user mentioned way earlier in this thread. I am no artist, but maybe something like this:


Right now, I am looking at "over shoes" like the ones below, as well as safety shoes, and rubber boots with similar patterns, but have not found a close match.

Finally, I found a tactical gear brand (combat/police boots) called LA Police Gear (LAPG). Have not found any close matches, but thought it was interesting:

 

[megs1477]

I have been looking at shoe treads until my eyes cross every night... This really needs to go to one of the LE databases.

I agree it looks like the LA Gear. The shoes referenced above with the similar pattern are "vintage LA Gear Hiking Boots." I found several. Here is one example:
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Also, it does look to me like the main pattern repeats or is flipped underneath, as another user mentioned way earlier in this thread. I am no artist, but maybe something like this:
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Right now, I am looking at "over shoes" like the ones below, as well as safety shoes, and rubber boots with similar patterns, but have not found a close match.
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Finally, I found a tactical gear brand (combat/police boots) called LA Police Gear (LAPG). Have not found any close matches, but thought it was interesting:
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Wow! That is the closest that I’ve seen so far. I really don’t think it matters if efforts are duplicated in something like this, as everyone sees things differently.
I started with athletic and that led to hiking. I searched some overshoes, but not an exhaustive search. I can however tell you 50 different places where you can design your own shoe tread. I think if we solve this, we should get replicas made. Just for the memories!!!!
I hadn’t been posting my searches because of the reasons listed above (and I was getting no where). But I’ve been through US and Asian clogs, water shoes and slides. Water shoes were the closest. I’m actually on rubber soled slippers now.
Keep searching my friends!! We will prevail!!!

 

[dirt_rat]

<modsnip> Women's Work Boots Over Ankle Lace On Leather Water Resistant Strong Soles Bota | eBay
I cannot believe it
Who does this need to get send to?

 

[Carovb5]

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Wauw!! Great job!!

 

[Megnut]

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Brilliant!

I wonder if the missing tread would read Fuente or firme or solido... along with calzado. Strong boot.

Wow, just wow. Well done, @dirt-rat!

JMO

 

[Facinatingtimes]

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Great work!

 

[CSIDreamer]

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Oh my gosh!!!!!

 

[?!?]

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Tricia.

 

[Live_and_Learn]

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Oh! My! Gosh! YOU DID IT! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!

 

[Live_and_Learn]

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@

Insightful1​

 

[Angela_Beckett]

<modsnip> Women's Work Boots Over Ankle Lace On Leather Water Resistant Strong Soles Bota | eBay
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Dude! You are a BAMF!!! I guess you should tag @Tricia Congrats again.

 

[dirt_rat]

My heart stopped as soon as I saw it last night! I was shaking!
I sent a message to @Insightful1 so hopefully they and @Tricia will see it.

I’ve found a few variations of the Carreta work booth with slightly deferent designs and lettering, but not the exact lettering match we’re looking for. There were also other brand names with the same sole, but they all seem to be similar ‘Goodyear welted leather work boots made in Mexico.’

Other variations:

Industrial Honey Suede

These are built to take the beating. Light weight, slip resistant and padded top collar. Great for construction, shop, and landscaping work. 100% leather water & oil resistant sole padded top collar & tongue glued & stitched sole

www.figueroaboots.com

Men's Work Boots Pull On Leather oil Slip Resistant | Solis Calzado

MEN'S WORK BOOTS PULL ON100% LEATHER• TAN COLOR LEATHER• SUPER DURABLE SOLES* DOUBLE DENSITY SOLES• LEATHER INSERTS VERY COMFORTABLE• MADE IN MEXICO• BOOTS RUN TRUE TO SIZE• NEW WITH BOX• GOODYEAR WELT CONSTRUCTION• ROUND TOE• WATER RESISTANT• OIL RESISTANT• PULL ON Return and Exchange...

www.soliscalzado.com

Men's Leather Construction Work Mexican Boots W/ FREE BELT Botas Hombre Trabajo | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Men's Leather Construction Work Mexican Boots W/ FREE BELT Botas Hombre Trabajo at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Now what am I gonna obsess over next? lol

 

[TTF14]

Wow, well done! I haven't been keeping up here....do we know what case this is related to yet? Or what country/region?

 

[Megnut]

Made in Mexico. Calzado. It's got to be Calzado. The Mexican version of "strong boot"! My guess, these boots were sold in Mexico. The ones made for export say STRONG BOOT. The ones sold in Mexico say it in Spanish.

JMO

 

[Insightful1]

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let all of you know I have forwarded the links to the shoes posted by dirt_rat to the appropriate person. We will let you know as soon as we hear back with news. Everyone has been doing such great work on this. All of you are amazing !

 

[megs1477]

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I feel like there is some sort of reward or something that needs to go along with this!! I was explaining it to my son when he asked why I was looking at kids shoes. I was trying to figure out how many hours I personally spent and it was easily over 50. Then I thought about how many people on here spent countless hours searching. What an amazing effort. Great job!!

 

[Trackergd]

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Great Job!

 

[charminglane]

This thread has been one of the most interesting on WS ever, IMO.

The dedication and collaboration, respect of each person's vision and focus, and intense sense of purpose in at home research has been a lovely case to participate in.

 

[Rolypolyoly]

<modsnip> Women's Work Boots Over Ankle Lace On Leather Water Resistant Strong Soles Bota | eBay
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OMG!! @dirt_rat you are my absolute hero!. I nearly didn't click on the notification because I was so sick of bloody shoe treads!.
You have saved my sanity, I could hug you!. ❤

How do you find them?.