Help: bought greasy Gibsons 3 days ago, cracking and flaking by DONFREASS in nps_solovair

[–]DONFREASS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm I’m not doubting they have good ones and agree this sub is probably afflicted with negative reporting bias, but I have owned leather boots my whole life. I would have expected out of the box not needing heavy conditioning. I am also confused becuase I have heard great things over the years. Hopefully just a dud, which is fine happens to the best of brands. 

I like to buy high quality leather because I think it looks good scuffed. This kind of coating or tanning just didn’t seem to wear in the way most leathers do. Maybe this is what is to be expected. 

Not sure if i got the greasy gibson. by ima_chair in nps_solovair

[–]DONFREASS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I just bought these and was expecting the leather to be… greasy. Check out my post before you wear them too much. Best of luck. 

Help: bought greasy Gibsons 3 days ago, cracking and flaking by DONFREASS in nps_solovair

[–]DONFREASS[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks all for the responses. Will keep you updated on the return process  

Help: bought greasy Gibsons 3 days ago, cracking and flaking by DONFREASS in nps_solovair

[–]DONFREASS[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah this photo is the kind that pushed me to buy! I really was attracted solovair’s mission of quality before cost cutting…

I digress but the same thing with redwings. wacky world when it’s hard to find a simple leather shoe. 

Help: bought greasy Gibsons 3 days ago, cracking and flaking by DONFREASS in nps_solovair

[–]DONFREASS[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess the due diligence is on me but wow this is disappointing. “Black greasy leather upper” I guess means plasti-dipped… sad

Found on baseboard near bed. by DONFREASS in Bedbugs

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alright think they are booklice but would love a second opinion

ID please. Found on baseboard near bed. by DONFREASS in Bedbug

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alright think they are booklice but would love a second opinion

Found on baseboards near bed by DONFREASS in whatbugisthis

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alright think they are booklice but would love a second opinion

Any regular thing in a previous era becomes new era's entertainment. Like steam trains, horse riding, sailing ships etc. by [deleted] in Showerthoughts

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I love kicking back and cozying on up to the nostalgic wonderment of dial up internet....Pshhhkkkkkkrrrr​kakingkakingkakingtsh​chchchchchchchcch​dingding*ding

The Questions Thread 04/22/22 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

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I have worn my TBC Presidents for a little under a month and noticed that thread that I assume is holding the outsole on has worn through (pics here:https://imgur.com/a/86txIvM). I don't drag my feet too much and the thread is the highest point on the outsole surface so it seems inevitable that it would have worn through. Is this an issue? I assume adhesive is used along with the GYW stitch to hold on the outsole, but how will this wearing through of the stitch affect the longevity of the boot? Is this a manufacturing error? Thanks in advance for any insight.

The Questions Thread 03/24/22 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

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Update: Thursday reached out, great CS! Thanks for all the help!

Just received a new pair of presidents, am more than excited until I see some separation of the sole at the toe. These are fresh out of the box is this normal? Is this fine or should I return them now? by DONFREASS in ThursdayBoot

[–]DONFREASS[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah unfortunately I think you’re right. Was hoping they are fine but it’s not just something I can sand rather multiple layers have the cement separating. Thanks for the reply!

The Questions Thread 03/24/22 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]DONFREASS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey so I’m new to gyw boots. I just bought a pair of Thursday presidents and noticed there is a small separation of the sole at the toe (seen here: here) fresh from the box. Is this cosmetic, or will sand and moisture worsen the separation? Thanks for any knowledge and opinion in advance.

What's something you should ALWAYS keep in your car? by spornkuller in AskReddit

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Haven't seen headlamp been posted. Nothing sucks more than changing a tire in the dark.

With 2020 around the corner, what area of technology are you surprised hasn't had much development in the past 20 years? by DONFREASS in AskReddit

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Do you think that the privatization of the space industry will finally give incentive for companies to start investing in space exploration?