Recent content by jdbenson

You should also check out Sunbody hats: https://www.sunbody.com/ Woven from palm leaf and with cotton/terry sweat bands, the are nearly indestructible. I hose mine off weekly after working in the yard. Every other week it gets dunked in hot soapy water and scrubbed with a brush. Bash it back...

I follow a youtuber, Rose Anvil, who regularly reviews boots and he does not have a lot to say in favor of them. Granted this is only one pair of boots, but his take is that they are overpriced based on the lower quality of the materials.

Wrangler makes some nice basic cotton shirts: https://www.amazon.com/Wrangler-Authentics-Sleeve-Classic-Chambray/dp/B073JQLHJN/ref=sr_1_15?crid=1QJZN0EXWVOF3&keywords=cotton+long+sleeve+button+shirt+casual+men&qid=1680749154&sprefix=cotton+long+sleeve+button+ahirt+casuala+amen%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-15

Sorry, I answered your PM.

Are these boots still available?

Brent - I like tall crowns, too. I have two Campdraft fedora, mainly because I have never been able to find a fedora with a taller crown. What have you found with taller crowns?

Most times, my EDC can easily fit in my pockets, so I don't often carry a bag, but I do have two shoulder bags for days when extra gear is needed. For most days, I find that my reproduction of a military map case shoulder bag is perfect. One compartment big enough to hold a ipad/tablet or a...

If it is truly the rough inside of the leather, then you can probably look up how to clean rough-out leather boots or suede leather boots and follow the same process. There is some suede/rough-out leather cleaners out there as well. I'd be wary of using saddle soap, as it can strip the oils out...

Yeah, the Sunbodies are definitely heavier, and much more casual. But they are much more rugged. If I knew I would be outside for an extended period on hot days, I would always pour a cup of water into the hat. The evaporation kept me cool. Unfortunately, my old sunbody is starting to fall...

Yes, sweat can stain a hat, but even worse can happen due to sweat. A couple of years back, I bought a mid-priced genuine panama off of ebay. In spite of the listing claiming it had a leather sweatband, it came with a padded cotton sweatband. The seller claimed the correct hat was sent to me...

The best I can think of is a Chelsea or Beatle boot like this... https://www.sixtiesbeatwear.co.uk/boots/mens-original-chelsea-boots/original-chelsea-black-calf-leather.html

Like you I love vintage watches, but I don't have $900 to spend on a watch...I opted for a new Timex that is a reissue of a 60s watch, the Marlin. Manual wind, simple design, but I think it has an understated simple elegance...

I wore Levi's most of my life, with a small period of wearing Lee's jeans in college. At some point Levi's stopped fitting me so well. About two years ago, I tried the Cowboy Cut Wranglers and never went back. I love the high waist, and I've not had any problems accessing either the front or...

I disagree, I think black trousers or a mid- to dark charcol grey would be fine with that shirt. I do agree that "fall/autumn" colors will work best. Me personally I would go with a deep muted navy or a blue/grey

They do not have a secure site for ordering/purchasing, so my knee-jerk is that this is a scam. You could always contact Red Wing directly and ask if they are aware....