Move aside Balrogs-wings for...Gandalf's boots - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Boromir88 · 01-17-2010, 10:23 PM

So, after remembering many debates about the existance or non-existance of Balrog-wings, Darth Wader, discussion about awesome hiking boots, and coming across this quote:

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...and have purchased yourself a pair of boots many sizes larger than those that you wear now."~Voice of Saruman

Literal boots or figurative boots for Gandalf? And obviously, what would Gandalf's (either literal or figurative) boots look like?

Debate.

Formendacil · 01-17-2010, 10:31 PM

Clearly, Gandalf is possessed of shadows like thick calves, which provide the illusive basis for the need of bigger boots--not unlike the illusive wings providing the basis for an apparent ability to fly.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 01-17-2010, 10:38 PM

Well, if he went shopping with Glirdan, then clearly he left the store with size extra-large.

You know what they say about big gloves and big boots...

satansaloser2005 · 01-17-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

Well, if he went shopping with Glirdan, then clearly he left the store with size extra-large.

You know what they say about big gloves and big boots...

Makes for a very happy hobittess.

Formendacil · 01-17-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

Well, if he went shopping with Glirdan, then clearly he left the store with size extra-large.

You know what they say about big gloves and big boots...

*rolls eyes* I'm pretty sure on Feanor of the Peredhil was the real bad influence--Glirdan was much too nervous to be so affirmative, as I recall.

However, to get back to the Boots, it's clearly a figurative gesture--like female pharaohs wearing fake beards, it's all a symbol of power. Gandalf wouldn't actually wear the massive boots.

Loslote · 01-18-2010, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Formendacil

However, to get back to the Boots, it's clearly a figurative gesture--like female pharaohs wearing fake beards, it's all a symbol of power. Gandalf wouldn't actually wear the massive boots.

Of course he wouldn't - or at least not for very long. Boots never stay in fashion for more than a week. The real question is, where did he purchase them?

The Gap of Rohan?

ElfRUs?

OrcMart?

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 01-18-2010, 04:09 AM

Well, here's a mystery solved and no mistake. Gandalf needed the extra space for the extra power he was permitted to keep on his person, as Gandalf the White. As we all know, the wizard's staff is just a walking stick and doesn't hold any magic power. What better explanation, then, than the power being housed in the new and spacious boots?

Excellent find, Boro!

skip spence · 01-18-2010, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

You know what they say about big gloves and big boots...

Maybe this here is the key. Gandalf, being an elderly chap, perhaps felt a growing need to accentuate his manliness by getting himself the right attributes? While some gents buy themselves a Porsche, Gandalf has chosen the oversized boots so he can make his point without uncloaking too often, a gesture which rarely is appropriate in such a conservative society.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 09-07-2010, 03:35 AM

And Bilbo suspected the Sackville-Bagginses of swiping things from Bag End, underneath their coats probably: how naive! Next time, check the old man's shoes before he leaves, Baggins!

narfforc · 09-07-2010, 10:46 PM

There were no boots...he wore slippers and merely gave the impression of wearing boots by magic.

01-17-2010, 10:31 PM	#2
Formendacil Dead Serious Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perched on Thangorodrim's towers. Posts: 3,328	Clearly, Gandalf is possessed of shadows like thick calves, which provide the illusive basis for the need of bigger boots--not unlike the illusive wings providing the basis for an apparent ability to fly. __________________ I prefer history, true or feigned.

01-17-2010, 10:38 PM	#3
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Well, if he went shopping with Glirdan, then clearly he left the store with size extra-large. You know what they say about big gloves and big boots... __________________ peace

01-18-2010, 04:09 AM	#7
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Well, here's a mystery solved and no mistake. Gandalf needed the extra space for the extra power he was permitted to keep on his person, as Gandalf the White. As we all know, the wizard's staff is just a walking stick and doesn't hold any magic power. What better explanation, then, than the power being housed in the new and spacious boots? Excellent find, Boro! __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

09-07-2010, 03:35 AM	#9
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	And Bilbo suspected the Sackville-Bagginses of swiping things from Bag End, underneath their coats probably: how naive! Next time, check the old man's shoes before he leaves, Baggins! __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

09-07-2010, 10:46 PM	#10
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	There were no boots...he wore slippers and merely gave the impression of wearing boots by magic. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.