He does jackboots as well, Jimbo.
http://www.panzergrenadier.net/forum/index.php
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if you want jackboots,
get post war bundy ones which have been studded , its what i use to use and alot of reenactors use as they are basically the same, just need to get them re-soled and studded
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That's part of my problem, the lack of a decent cobbler. I dont want to be buying boots that aren't right and fiddling about with them, I just want to buy a good pair of boots that will last a while.
I bought a pair on ebay.de for E145 and I love 'em. Can't find the link now but they seem to be the same ones as in the pictures posted by Andy. I took Kermit's advice and applied a full tin of nikwax on soles and uppers over the course of a week. It turned the leather from a deep green to an inky black and has made them totally waterproof. I've not lost a single stud either. They're also far and away the most comfy boots I own - even better than my Magnums. I'm not so sure about the toe shape of the Budeswehr boots. I've not seen one in the flesh but the pics don't look very good to me.
The boots from Epic turned up today. I'd previously emailed Julian to check on boot size and to see if they didnt fit that there would be no problems with the return, if they didn't. As it goes I took his advice on size and he was right, the boots are a very comfortable fit.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOLD-LABEL-DUBBIN ... 27abafa391
I've ordered this from ebay and just thought I'd check with you guys if this was the correct stuff to go for before I start applying liberal amounts of it to my very expensive new boots. If it is ok (can't see any reason why not) should I be covering everything externally, soles heels and insteps as well as the boot upper?
Jimbo, I've had conflicting opinions from cobblers about applying dubbin to the soles. One said "no", because it makes them too soft and you'll lose hobs- I really don't know. I use boiled linseed oil on my soles now. (Very cheap from B&Q / Homebase, etc.)
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I've got neatsfoot oil, dubbin and co cho line but if theyre no good I'll use linseed, but (no offence) would like others opinions if possible pls
Jimbo, I've had conflicting opinions from cobblers about applying dubbin to the soles. One said "no", because it makes them too soft and you'll lose hobs- I really don't know. I use boiled linseed oil on my soles now. (Very cheap from B&Q / Homebase, etc.)
BLO is horrid stuff, not to mention that rags with a decent amount of BLO on them happen to be a fire risk (self combustion) as well!
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I apply mine with a brush. 
Anyway, that is what the maker of my low boots recommended. BLO does smell - but not as badly as neatsfoot oil!
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Sorry if I'm sounding thick, but I've got Neatsfoot oil, is that better on the soles or should I use dubbin? As the boots were expensive and as yet untouched, I want to make sure I'm using the right stuff from the start. Thanks for your patience 
FTIW - I have used Neatsfoot on soles and in my opinion it makes the leather too soft and prone to stone/grit damage. Just use dubbin all over now and I'm sure it is sufficient for waterproofing and protecting (liberal quantities but in light, multiple applications).
'Modern' Nikwax stuff is fine - use the warmth of your fingers behind the cloth when applying to aid absorbtion.
This might be of interest: viewtopic.php?f=45&t=5403
Thanks for that CW, good tip about a tooth brush to really work the dubbin into the grain of the leather 
I find that leather boots tend to leak at the seams and where the sole joins the upper. I've taken to smearing a load of Nikwax on those areas and then using a hairdryer so the wax melts and gets into all those nooks and crannies
CW in your guide you mention a coat of neatsfoot on the inside of the boot, just the one to soften it up. Do you think it's worth me doing this to mine, bearing in mind I've not just nitromorsed the outside?
The black dubbin works a treat, adds colour beautifully, should have taken pics
First coat is on and buffed off, they need a lot more coats but I will persevere, they are a very good comfey fit and seemed to have solved my boot problems so I'm a very happy chap 
If you are happy with the leather suppleness then no, don't bother - treat your boots like you would a pair of leather shoes. As you noted, I had to put back what had been taken out - the leather was left hard and dry after my abuse (and it was pretty low quality leather to start with!).
I actually find it's nice to put several layers of dubbin and polish on, alternating between the two...