Here's something you don't see every day... a Ryu costume! Nice touch that they did helmets, too!

Nice costumes!!! Where did you find this Springie? Was it at a Con somewhere? One complaint, the Eagles Cape appears a little short.

Great costumes. Thanks for sharing Springie...

Thanks for sharing, Springie! You're right ... it's not that usual to see someone wearing an Owl costume, but it's nice to see one when there's the chance! Great catch!

Ummm... is that a female Owl?

Oow My Owl!!!!! G5, G5 Thank you Springie

Originally posted by Askura Ummm... is that a female Owl?

I was looking at the picture and trying to decide that Ste. I suspect it is.

Originally posted by clouddancer

Originally posted by Askura Ummm... is that a female Owl?

I was looking at the picture and trying to decide that Ste. I suspect it is.

I'd say it is either a female owl or he has generous set of man-boobs.

And that would be very scary to see in Spandex. *Shudder *

I think they both look great! And a female Owl is awesome! Getting any ideas, CD?

I was looking at it and thinking that is exactly how I would look if I were to go as the Owl. I was also wondering how the costume was made.

CD, you'd make a great Owl! The costume appears to be two pieces (pants and shirt)- you could have the rest of the pieces made. I wonder how she made that helmet?

Those are cool costumes! Very well done -especially with the helmets too. I wonder if the Owl's boots are trout waders, like fishermen use. It occurs to me that that would be another way to get one's hands on thigh-high boots.

My Robin costume has a Zentai suit for it's base, with the taken options of being hoodless, gloveless and having a crotch zip. I cannot recommend enough having a crotch zip. Makes life so,so much more easy for those calls of nature - even though there's another layer over it, it's still way simpler than having to fight to undo the back zip fastener and stripping half naked just to have a pee...

Originally posted by lborgia88I wonder if the Owl's boots are trout waders, like fishermen use. It occurs to me that that would be another way to get one's hands on thigh-high boots.

Would trout waders have zippers up the front? It looked, to me, like those boots had zippers, but maybe I am wrong.

This would work well for Ryu boots. http://www.amazon.com/Funtasma-Pleaser-Womens-Gogo-300-Stretch/dp/B0018NCVFU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306365059&sr=8-1 So would these. http://www.amazon.com/Breckelles-Randi-15-Green-Women-Wedge/dp/B004J0G1FK/ref=sr_1_26?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1306365159&sr=1-26 And these! Although the price is a little much... http://www.amazon.com/Moschino-Cheap-Womens-Boule-Suede/dp/B0021AFVCO/ref=sr_1_10?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1306370788&sr=1-10

Look good TJ, my problem is I have wide feet so I don't think those would work. Also I have very large calves so I would want to try some of these to see if they fit before I bought them. TJ, I think the second and third links you posted are the same.

So they are! ! I fixed it... I have wide feet too, so I always have to order shoes a half size larger. Same for my boots... I hear you on the returns. That's why shoes.com, zappos.com, endless.com, shoebuy.com, etc. are so great! They have free shipping and returns, so you can buy multiple sizes and see what fits.

Wow, those last boots ARE very nice, but you are correct expensive. I would have to check, but I don't think those sites ship to Canada.

CD, if you're serious about them, you can ship to me and then we'll work out getting them to you.

CD, if you have wide feet, for boots, sneakers, or flip-flops, try men's/boys shoes. In many cases they'll be cheaper than women's. I got a pair of cleats and hiking boots this way. My son outgrew them, but with thick socks they work well for me. Although, in another year, I'm going to have to lock up all my good dress shoes. My daughter will soon fit my shoes and already has her eyes on a few pairs that she wants to have. She doesn't understand that I won't outgrow them, that my feet stopped growing years ago.

Maybe some day ..... like when I weigh a ton less.

CD, you're perfect the way you are! You'd look at least as good as the lady in Springie's picture, if not better! Amethyst, that's a great idea! I didn't think of looking for men's boots...

I'm a size 9 shoe and always felt that choice was limited. A close friend is a size 10, she never had choices until stores started marketing to the transvestites and cross-dressers. I guess that is one good thing about being in the Bay Area -- the Alt Lifestyles bring more choices for all. CD, we'll do it together. Just make sure that you are trying to lose weight because it is something that you want and not what you think others want of you. My incentive: I'm currently still reasonably healthy and active despite the weight. I want to stay healthy and active through the next three or four decades, and that won't happen unless I lose the weight. PM me if you want to buddy up and cheer each other on.

I have the reverse problem: it's hard to find proper work boots. Stores carry only a handful of women's boots. Since I wear 7.5 in women's sizes, men's boots are just as hard to find. 6.5 men's are very rare. Fortunately, work boots last a while, and I'm not a shoe fiend in general, so I usually have time to find what I want or need. (And those cosplayers had great outfits.)

I have the same problem UW, only I have a size 6.5 or 7 foot (depending on the style.) There very rarely is a men's size that small and if I try a boys then usually the leg opening is much to narrow. I use to do a lot of walking and hiking so have built up very muscular calf muscles. I find what I have to buy in winter boots is mid calf high boots or something with a zipper that I then do not do up.