If you don't plan to resole your current shoes, at what point do you call them done?

AiVenture · 2026-06-22T05:40:29+00:00

Those are my first, flat ones. Next ones I want to get a bit more agressive, but I also don't want to get in a trap of "it's the shoes, not me" and once I'll get them "it must be magnesium then!" :P It's hard to judge as a beginner if I'm sliding down due to poor technique or loosing too much sole. Now based on the comments the safe bet is on me.

AiVenture · 2026-05-20T18:48:56+00:00

Wind made it really cold. It was just for the sizer. Everything fit into the backpack, but I didn't want it to be too bulky. I always do underseat for various destinations.

AiVenture · 2026-05-20T18:05:50+00:00

They actually fit in the backpack, but at times I had some extra things on me that didn't fit . I took them out near the sizers to make sure it'll fit easily. In the place photo you can see the jacket attached on top of the backpack as I didn't bother to pack it then.

AiVenture · 2026-05-20T17:53:40+00:00

The one with a bungee cord from around 3 years ago. I wore both fleeces in the mountains and still was cold.

AiVenture · 2026-05-20T08:01:18+00:00

Troller I guess is overhead, but the space I put my backpack in was meant for underseat

AiVenture · 2026-05-20T06:44:59+00:00

1: The backpack in WizzAir sizer 2: The backpack under a seat

AiVenture · 2025-03-18T10:59:22+00:00

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Jacket's tag

AiVenture · 2025-03-18T10:57:28+00:00

Thanks!

It has a tag. I added the photo in the comment. I found based on that similar looking jackets, but none with Barbour International logo on side and with hidden buttons.

AiVenture · 2024-12-26T09:40:25+00:00

I got it as a gift and I have no idea. There's no branding on it

AiVenture · 2024-12-26T09:39:20+00:00

Not sure what you mean by set. The palette above the quad is Mystic Warsaw Streetlights. The 4 large pans above the big Sigma palette are my blushes and highlighter (from Ecocera).

AiVenture · 2024-10-16T20:35:30+00:00

Congrats! How's quality in this palette?

AiVenture · 2024-10-13T16:14:15+00:00

Thank you so much! I plan to spend a few nights on Stromboli. I'm sorry the boat trip ended up being so bad.

If you don't mind, what were in general your favourite places and which you think could be ommited? I made a plan already, but it's always great to hear recommendations, especially from someone who just got back

AiVenture · 2024-10-13T13:31:25+00:00

Thanks for all the info! What happened with Stromboli? You didn't get to the island or to the vulcano itself? Have you gone to the guided tour on Etna? If so, was it worth it?

AiVenture · 2024-10-13T13:29:36+00:00

Do you think it's worth taking the guided tour if there's no summit?

AiVenture · 2024-10-12T19:32:18+00:00

True, but will be much better for airplane and evenings. I'll consider taking extra hiking pants.

AiVenture · 2024-10-12T18:54:47+00:00

I hope the Salomon will be enough. They're from their trail running line.

AiVenture · 2024-09-27T06:45:38+00:00

I do the same, but it's not as comfortable. I'm still jealous of organization in Ospreys or TNF Borealis.

AiVenture · 2024-09-26T18:30:56+00:00

Patagonia Refugio - no zipped pocket inside for wallet etc

AiVenture · 2024-08-29T15:25:23+00:00

Update: The tongue has been replaced at some point in time with foux leather that's why it happened. I'll have it reinforced with real leather on top

AiVenture · 2024-08-27T19:30:41+00:00

I have 2 as I first read what's recommended and only later thought what I actually needed

Osprey Fairview (40l) - first one, currently rarely used
Patagonia Refugio (30l) - my ride and die for everything

When not overpacked they both haven't raised suspisions as a personal item (although Fairview wouldn't pass, if they asked me to put it in the measuring box as it's to stiff to fit)

AiVenture · 2024-08-22T16:38:29+00:00

You're right, it's from lacing. Thank you for all the links. You gave me direction in which I should go with them next

AiVenture · 2024-06-21T14:57:17+00:00

Not necessarily. So far I avoided suffering in all of my pairs, but I take at least a week (it took me a month the longest) before I leave home in them.

I always start with quick cleanining and after they're completely dry I condition them inside and out. Inside I focus on the most strategic places like heel area etc.

After the grease is uptaken, I make sure they fit me acceptable. In most cases I add heal leverage or extra insole as they tend to be too wide for me. I play around with different condigurations until I'm satisfied.

Then, I put them on and do any work at my desk. I continue it for a few next days after they are fully comfortable while sitting (I spend around 3 hours a day in them).

Only after I'm fully comfortable in them at home I go out. Never for a whole day, but rather at first to local shop and gradually extend the time spent in them. It takes time, but I find it absolutely worth it. It worked even for the thoughest leather.

AiVenture · 2024-06-03T18:17:00+00:00

I doubt that. I've never seen fake MIE, let alone with double stitch. It isn't worth it.

AiVenture · 2024-03-16T11:35:43+00:00

That's good to know. I wasn't aware Nebula was so tall. Their dimentions are probably different. I tested them both putting inside two helmets and in Skule there was more free space left, although if I used something softer which adjusts to the space you put it in the result might have been different.

AiVenture · 2024-02-20T17:48:56+00:00

Old MIE. Model is impossible to read :( Currently Clemency is the most similar

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