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  1. jdbenson

    Constant 95F temps and outdoors - which fedora?

    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...
  2. jdbenson

    Allen Edmonds (really... are they good shoes?)

    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.
  3. jdbenson

    Plain utility / western / work shirt recommendations?

    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
  4. jdbenson

    Urban Shepherd boots size 7

    Sorry, I answered your PM.
  5. jdbenson

    Urban Shepherd boots size 7

    Are these boots still available?
  7. jdbenson

    Question[s] about a Stetson[s]

    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?
  8. jdbenson

    Waist bag suggestions

    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...
  9. jdbenson

    Clean/renovate interior of old leather briefcase

    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...
  10. jdbenson

    Sweat stains ruining felt hats & panamas: is that a real thing?

    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...
  11. jdbenson

    Sweat stains ruining felt hats & panamas: is that a real thing?

    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...
  13. jdbenson

    Finding boots

    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
  14. jdbenson

    Good source for Vintage Watches?

    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...
  15. jdbenson

    The " big 2 " in budget denim

    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...
  16. jdbenson

    What color pants would you wear the shirt with?

    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
  17. jdbenson

    70% off too good to be true?

    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....
  19. jdbenson

    Dickies tag

    All the laundry symbols decoded, courtesy of Whirlpool: https://www.whirlpool.com/blog/washers-and-dryers/washer-care-symbol-guide.html
  20. jdbenson

    Boot heel protectors

    As Reynard says, there are metal heel taps, and there are plastic and vinyl ones as well. I usually buy the plastic/vinyl ones and nail them to the heels of all my shoes (except my athletic shoes, of course). I have a tendency to plant my heel pretty hard when I walk, and I turn my toes a bit...
  21. jdbenson

    WTB: Rough Out Boots sz 11D

    These were Ralph Lauren's take on a WWII rough out service boot. They've got pretty good reviews in general, and are pretty hard to find. At this price they're a bargain... https://www.ebay.com/itm/255059955943?epid=18044019540&hash=item3b62c210e7:g:t0QAAOSwTeNg9kCD
  22. jdbenson

    Trouser legs catching in shoes – part 2

    I've had something similar happen to me, but it had nothing to do with the length of the trousers, it was the fabric. I had a couple of pairs of trousers that were prone to collecting and holding static electricity. This cause the tousers to cling to my ankles and sock, catching on my shoes...
  23. jdbenson

    Stacy Adams Madisons- will they bend straight?

    My experience is no, they will not flatten out with wear, but will probably get more upturned. If you want to combat this, there's a few things you can do: Clean the leather. Some people reccomend using saddle soap, but unless the leather is really filthy, I find a wipe with a damp cloth is...

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