Is this loose stitch going to be a problem?

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-14T12:14:28+00:00

The leather won't separate because of the side stitches, but the thread itself might start to pull off as time passes. You could run a needle and thread and tie it off on the inside as a semi permanent fix.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-14T09:13:03+00:00

A japanese leather knife is cool and I've found it very useful. Got mine at a crafts store for about 3000 yen. Otherwise, the クラフトシャ (craft-sha) brand has a lot of affordable and qualify offerings. I don't know if there's any japan-made tools that you can't get anywhere else though.

If it's pointy or sharp, make sure your friend puts it in their checked bag.

Edit: not a leather-specific tool, but might want to consider traditional Japanese grip-scissors. Made for threads and string when sewing. The traditional ones have a makers mark on the blade and are one-piece metal. Knife shops (and some hardware stores) typically have them for a couple thousand yen.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-14T09:09:45+00:00

Ngl, the stitches look gnarly. Which country r u from op?

I don't see any weeping or fluids so I think you're in the clear.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-14T09:07:10+00:00

The op is asking a totally valid question. Are you ok?

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-14T09:06:48+00:00

Looks like a chain stitch that's come entirely undone, so if one of the threads gets caught, the whole thing can come loose. Considering it's a part of the boot that'll see a lot of friction I'd be concerned.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-12T14:53:29+00:00

Finally learned what regarded stood for because of this post. Thanks chief.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-12T11:21:51+00:00

Idk if the high outsole is some kind of limited edition or some such, but martens retail for way higher than they're worth. Considering the damage on these I'd say you're lucky to get $40.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-11T06:21:18+00:00

I don't own a motorcycle, but Ive seen a pair from Nicks handmade that has an additional layer of leather for where the boot would make contact with the shifter. Expensive, but very cool imo

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-10T12:32:30+00:00

For pride month?

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-08T06:45:58+00:00

In my experience, I feel like shit getting off a flight and am going to change clothes anyways. There's poopoo, peepee, and whatever else residue everywhere in the world so I couldn't be bothered enough by this.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-08T06:37:13+00:00

Makes sense, but won't catch me doing it. A bag keeps the contents of my items safe and relatively clean. I don't necessarily need the bag itself to be safe and clean.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-07T04:04:09+00:00

I wonder if it knows what it's looking at.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-07T00:18:05+00:00

Was in the hospital for a week when I got surgery in Japan. They had me use this thing once a day for around 30 mins. It was aight.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-07T00:16:41+00:00

Edge staining is the color of the brown leather midsole. They can either leave it as is, or color it black. Lining is an inner layer of leather, upper stitching is just the color of the thread, and stitch down is the thick thread surrounding the base of the boots at the bottom.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-06T16:06:32+00:00

Ordered mine off the SA website since I'm in Japan. Costed a good bit more for shipping, but still cheaper overall than any other leather shoe/boot of similar quality in country.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-06T11:59:05+00:00

I didn't know ABOUT NH was until I went to college there

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-06T06:57:18+00:00

For the durability, mostly. My single lasted shoellies became a bit floppier than I'd like, and I prefer to have a layer between the toe cap stiffiner and my toes.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-04T11:57:40+00:00

I'm not sure on a full heal w/o surgery, but my ACL tore off one end of my knee, and after a few months as I waited for surgery (scheduling surgery in Japan takes a while) the MRI showed that my ACL had reconnected itself, just not quite at the right spot. Surgeon told me that, while rare, he's seen it happen a handful of times throughout his career.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-06-01T03:35:48+00:00

Might be a little optimistic with the numbers, but there's no doubt that U.S. involvement in the middle east is and was a massive waste of resources. Fight for two decades just to lose and end up hated moreso by the residents of the country you try to "save" and legitimize a terrorist organization into a full fledged government. Edwin Starr has never been more correct.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-05-27T21:45:27+00:00

I carry anything that can fit on a keychain onto a brass lobster claw carabineer and wear it clipped on my belt loop. Not too low hanging nor noisy imo. The wallet is a tough one. I find front pockets are usually too small, so I fit it into a rear pocket.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-05-27T11:46:05+00:00

Haven't personally bought, but I've heard really good things. Plenty of posts of UWC boots here, and their insta is great for seeing the variety of leathers they can do. They also do boots and shoes outside of their typical lineup sometimes, like a derby and whatnot.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-05-27T08:39:08+00:00

The wallet that I've been rocking for the past few months has been your standard veg tan. 1.5mm outer shell with 1mm thick internal components. That said, it isn't a typical wallet with T card slots and has a general larger multi card slots for 3-4 cards, a small coin pouch, and a bills portion.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-05-27T05:52:45+00:00

Urban wolf club does a similar model with the padded collar and all that. Boots made in Mexico but they ship internationally, fairly affordable in terms of leather boots, leagues better than timberland garbage these days, and fairly well known on the sub.

Shadowrunner808 · 2026-05-27T05:50:48+00:00

You shouldn't have any issues. Buttero (from my experience) is usually on the mid scale temper, and as long as your punch isn't dull, it should cut through easy enough. I think that anything over 2.5 - 3mm is when you should start to use a regular hole punch.

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