Recent content by andy b.

I hate to say it, but if those were mine, and I was picking them up at the local Red Wing store, I would have left with either no charge for the "repair", or a new pair of boots.

I have to laugh again because that is exactly why I've been flying wearing the engineer boots. Even with TSA pre-check I have to take my footwear off 90% of the time.

I work for CECOM. LOL

What does "in the field" entail? If you're pouring roofing tar and kicking rocks all day, then I'd go cheap. If you're doing something that isn't going to destroy the uppers, I don't see why you wouldn't consider something up to the Whites or Wescos range. Part of my job would be considered...

Dm101, As Sloan said, you really never get rid of it. I have a pair of Wescos that I thought had too much lift and would cause problems. I figured I may as well wear them and see what happens. They are fairly well broken in, but still have noticeable heel lift. I've worn them on day trips to...

I have various Whites and Wesco. None are exact duplicates to compare apples to apples, but Wesco probably runs a little tighter, so I don't think I'd go more than a half size up. Sock thickness does play a large role in sizing, so you can adjust somewhat as long as the boots aren't too tight to...

The boots look awesome, but what jeans are they????? You can PM me the answer if you want, or answer here. Doesn't matter to me.

Thanks! I just want to say this worked much better than I expected. The saddle soap did in fact strip off the layer of old wax and dirt. I can't really call it wax, because Obenauf's LP isn't really a wax as most people think of wax.

Thanks! I will try this tomorrow .

Will saddle soap actually remove the old build-up? Do I need to use a stiff bristle brush, or an old rag, or??? I never used saddle soap before.

I don't recall seeing this question here, but who knows , I may have asked it here myself at some point . LOL How often, if ever, do you strip the old build-up of conditioner/wax from your boots? If you do occasionally strip the old build-up, what do you use? What prompted this question is a...

Make that 95%. I am right now wearing a $350 pair of jeans for work on a construction site. I got them in the end of October and have been wearing them every day with an occasional wash. I am not saying this to brag, and I am certainly not wealthy. I just find that the jeans don't develop any...

Stringmaster, If you just want a standard build, you can go through White's. For anything custom it is easier to go through Baker's. There is no advantage in going through White's. Andy B

I have that shirt, and agree it will last a long time! I'm 5' 10", about 150, and have been purchasing Gustin shirts in the Medium Slim size. If you wash that workshirt and put it in the dryer for about 20 minutes it will shrink a little. Mine now fits perfect. Oh, Josh Gustin is about the...

I have a few pairs of White's. I'll try to post a few pics later.