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  1. Ernest P Shackleton

    Leather Care

    Products like Obenauf's HD LP can really benefit from a hair dryer. I should have mentioned that in my above post. I used to use one with my Snoseal too, but it didn't as readily soak into warm leather as Obenauf's. Still helped though.
  2. Ernest P Shackleton

    Broken-in Feet

    Limmer recommends against dunking your shoes in water and then wearing them to break them in (yes, some people do that, particularly with handmade goodyear welt workboots), but they do say that you can wear wringed out damp socks to help with break-in and forming the shoe to your foot. I've...
  3. Ernest P Shackleton

    Leather Care

    I'm sure I posted in one of those other threads, but...I don't care for straighter oils. I might experiment with them a little if I found something vintage that was cracking, but I'm sure I'd go another route prior to that last resort. I lived in the upper Midwest and worked in extreme cold...
  4. Ernest P Shackleton

    Jim Green

    what model are those light tan leather ones with the triple-stitch toe cap? sharp.
  5. Ernest P Shackleton

    Jim Green custom shop

    How's the overall foot support in JG boots? I'm needing a new pair of hiking boots. The models I've had bookmarked from other makers have all been discontinued, except for White's Centennial Hikers and one other brand, both of which have skyrocketed from $250-300 to $500 or more. It's insane...
  7. Ernest P Shackleton

    M-65 Field Jacket

    I'm clearly an idiot, because I cannot figure out what the Army/Marines issue in 2024 for a winter coat. I thought I'd find an M-65 derivative in the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP), but I also realize it was phased out nearly two decades ago. I just thought the replacement would be clear...
  8. Ernest P Shackleton

    Minimalist Wardrobe

    When I was a kid, the movie The Fly (1986) with Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis left a big impression on me. I don't remember the details well now, but I think he had three of the exact same complete outfit, so he never had to be bothered with making any wardrobe decision. I immediately thought...
  9. Ernest P Shackleton

    Boiled wool mittens

    well, with another try at searching, I found these images. I haven't looked at mine in a bit, but I'm relatively sure these are the same things
  10. Ernest P Shackleton

    Boiled wool mittens

    I believe boiled is what makes Filson wool different than all other wool. The Filson aficionados can correct me. I don't have experience with mittens, but I do have experience with boiled wool socks. I found them in an antique store a very long time ago. Very dense, and maybe 1.5-2cm thick, and...
  11. Ernest P Shackleton

    Alpha Industries M65 Field Jacket

    I run into a little conundrum with authenticity and functionality. My intuitive preference is for more authenticity than not. Specifically, the chest pockets with the M-65. I'm drawn to the bigger, bellowed pocket of old, but I really do not like having to try to reach the bottom of those...
  13. Ernest P Shackleton

    Hooked on jackets? Why?

    I think a lot of this has to do with nostalgia for the mythos we create for ourselves. Items like this become powerful markers in our lives. I have a short list of items that caught my eye in the past, some going back to childhood, that I think about A LOT. Some of them I know I wouldn't even...
  14. Ernest P Shackleton

    Alpha Industries M65 Field Jacket

    Let me know if you run into one for less than $100. I do like the look of them more than the Rothco, particularly the chest pocket sizing and look. I looked around a bit, and I'm seeing a consistent $140-160, most having to ship from Europe, so including shipping. Amazon has them too, but...
  15. Ernest P Shackleton

    Alpha Industries M65 Field Jacket

    anyone have any experience with this Rothco version? I'm half-considering one for a gift. In this instance, it has to be a new jacket. I like that it comes with the liner, and they go on sale for $85 at times. https://www.ebay.com/itm/335162192559
  16. Ernest P Shackleton

    USAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!

    Those Spiewak Golden Fleece with Titan fabric are indeed beasts. They weigh a ton.
  17. Ernest P Shackleton

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    I posted something similar in a thread a couple months ago, but now I see it was in the wrong thread. It's been a long time since I bought an MA-1, so please bear with me. Do Rothco and Alpha Industries, or anyone really, still make authentic vs cheaper models? I looked at the Rothco website...
  19. Ernest P Shackleton

    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    Those remind me of the Corcoran 1525 Paratrooper II boots (I don't think they call them that anymore), sans the toe box. Yours are less military looking though
  20. Ernest P Shackleton

    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    I wouldn't say this is a non-issue for me, so I looked around a bit. Carl Muwkawski (sp?) did a couple videos on this brand, and he mentioned good treatment of workers and fair wage pay. I don't like to be skeptical, but I also know how this youtube game works. It reminds me of how the stereo...
  21. Ernest P Shackleton

    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    RE: Jim Green Razorback if you happen to be in a situation where you're in water or slush, I'd appreciate some feedback on their waterproofness or water resistance. I wouldn't expect them to perform at a goodyear or littleway welt level, but it's an important factor for my consideration, as...
  22. Ernest P Shackleton

    Replacement for Carhartt Chore Coat

    Thanks for the links. 3Xs more than I'm interested in spending, but I appreciate the exposure. So many brands.
  23. Ernest P Shackleton

    Replacement for Carhartt Chore Coat

    I was considering picking up a Tough Duck 2137 Chore Jacket. Are they still made in Canada? Anyone with a review and opinion?

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