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Timberland boots are pretty good, and do come in black. https://www.amazon.com/Timberland-Mens-Premium-Boot-TB010073/dp/B00BGHZL1E/ref=lp_679280011_1_7?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1473707219&sr=1-7&nodeID=679280011 Lugz also has a decent boot. The soles would need to work (for Specialist). https://www.amazon.com/Lugz-Mens-Empire-Boot-Black/dp/B011K5C3EY/ref=sr_1_304?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1473707441&sr=1-304&nodeID=679280011

From the Slideshow toys: http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/star-wars-death-trooper-specialist-hot-toys-902842/#&gid=1&pid=14

Hitup Chris on this forum. He makes a super nice Biker Scout boot in black or white (for the classic scouts). I'm not certain what he uses as a base boot, but they are super comfortable. http://forum.specops501st.com/index.php?/user/2165-chrisx909x/

Welcome to Spec Ops!

No problem at all. Can you post a pic of the chest/back? That will help identify the kit for sure.

Okay, fair enough. I'm a member of the command staff of Spec Ops and have served as a DL for this detachment in the past. Your armor appears to be FX or maybe even AM armor since it had the "built in" cover strips. If it's assembled correctly, you'll have no problem. Basic approval in the 501st is not specific to whether you have cover strips or not. However, if you apply for the Specialist program here, it could be an issue depending on how it looks. What is the make of the armor? The pic above reminds me of the FX armor I wore as a Shadow Stormtrooper. Based on what you've shown, I don't see an issue. Hope this helps and toss up some more pics and we'll help guide you.

Let us know if you need any help on this one Brian. Jim is the expert and can guide you with whatever you need.

That's a seriously solid setup Clint. You and Todd are my inspiration for this costume. If I decide to take this one on, I'll be following your build steps very closely.

Nice and shiny...!

Looking pretty good and should be an easy approval. I'd paint the TD clips black, though.

You should be fine for approval. It comes down to how it looks in the end, and how the armor looks on you.

Awesome updates Mark, keep it going!

Really great work here Mark!

Looking really good!

The best answer is "no, nothing is 501st approved out of the box". It comes down to how it looks and fits you along with whether or not it conforms to the Costume Reference Library (CRL) standards established for that costume.

Optional, but an Aker 10w amp and mic along with an iComm unit would top it off.

Agreed, it's not so much an accessory as it's something he finds. From what I understand, it's from a village that got burned - possibly Jen's toy.

Agreed, this is a very cool costume and once the movie comes out, will be highly favored. You guys are doing a great thing here, keep it up!

Looking good Mark!

Holy Cow Clint, that's one amazing setup and costume! You look awesome. Btw, I've updated your profile with 501st access.

Oh?? Whatcha working on over there Kevin??!!

Oh?? Whatcha working on over there Kevin??!!

Honestly, either way would be correct. In the white TK image, the thigh armor has a raised bit at the bottom, so the cover strip does not go all the way down. With your leg armor, it's not there so technically the cover strip should go to the bottom. But, it would look fine either way. http://forum.specops501st.com/index.php?/topic/2814-specialist-requirements-shadow-stormtrooper/

Great update, post up some pics when you can!

It's really coming together nicely, great work so far! Btw, I have updated your profile and provided 501st access.