I wear size 13 normal width. I've had a hard time finding any boots that are close to the German Jackboot style in that size.

I have a quick question. Would these boots be approved for a TIE reserve pilot(Funtasma by Pleaser Men's Halloween Captain-100)? I read the CRL for the TIE Reserve Pilot and they seem like they would pass. My only concern would be the zipper and trying to conceal it.

Wow, thank you so much for that list. I'll be sure to pop over and check all those links out. I'll def. have to buy you a box or two of girl scout cookies for that information.

Thanks for the info rogue trooper and xapologiesx. Apologies any suggestions for tie reserve pilot costume parts or vendors locally?

Awesome info. I'm thinking of going with TIE reserve Pilot now and maybe working my way up to Pilot or maybe a Vader. I talked with the folks over at Polymer Armory and they even suggested going with a Vader or even a Wookie with my size (as I told my wife...Can't be an RC...darn my dynamic body). I signed up over at the JRS forum and signed up to have a mentor for a reserve pilot costume. I really don't know much about the Sith Lords other than Revan (love KOTOR) and Vader so I may go check out their page as well. Thanks again for all the advice.

Cool, from what I can tell Polymer Armory does great work. Good to know everyone that has conducted business with them is satisfied. xapologiesx, I may take you up on that offer once I kind of get the ball rolling. I really like those RC armor sets but, I'm afraid they may be out of my price range at the moment. I've been looking at Tie Pilot and technical crew costumes since they are a little less expensive. Any suggestions on those as it seems they are the same costume with the Tie Pilot having the armor and helmet in place of the cap.

I sent polymer armory an email with some question about the armor. Has anyone gotten their armor from them? Were you satisfied with it? From the photos on their website they do amazing work, just wanted to know from someone who's conducted business with them.

Thanks Zechs. After looking at those files you're 100% correct. Those things are huge and after watching the tutorials on how to make armor with that program…yikes…def. beyond my skill level. Polymer Armory (if the website is still accurate) is just one town west of here form where I'm at so that's cool. I never knew there were so many Star Wars fans and resources in the area.

That little ditty about Canton made me chuckle (I'm still begging my wife and mom to make me a Jayne hat). I hadn't thought about a Republic Commando. After looking at a few photos of them I think a bigger guy like myself would look pretty good in that style of armor. Now to start the quest for republic commando armor info and the funds to help secucure it . I've also been looking a Pepakura RC builds. Does anyone have any experience using Pepakura for thier armor builds?(I may go this route in case the funds aren't there, lousy daycare eating all my hobby money…) Thanks again for the quick responses and all the help and advice.

Greetings from Canton NC. I have been a fan of the 501st since I heard about them several years ago. I really don't have much costuming experience (unless you count bed sheet jedi) and was wanting to know where a good place to start was. I've looked at several forums on stormtrooper costumes however, I'm afraid they wouldn't fit someone my size (I'm 6'7 and weigh about 310 lbs). Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again,

Landon