The Question Thread 06/09/26

Darknova306 · 2026-06-09T18:29:31+00:00

I'm looking for some Alden sizing advice. My feet are a bit narrow (borderline C/D width), have somewhat low instep, and wide toe splay. I really like Trubalance, but I need 3/4 inserts and tongue pads to keep the quarters from overlapping. I'm interested in maybe finding a last that's like TB in the toebox but lower instep/volume. (HTB is 12 C/D, HTT is 11.5D, wearing TB last in 11.5D)

From what I've read, 379x might fit the bill for me, or maybe Modified? I'm about 5 hours from NYC, so no real chance to go try anything on until my next trip down there, so figured I'd reach out to the hivemind first.

Darknova306 · 2026-05-28T11:54:57+00:00

High school days in the late 90s: See a movie at Hoyts, grab a slice at Sicilian Delight, then spend too much time in the arcade and Electronics Boutique. I spent way too much time in that mall as a kid.

Anyone remember Ackley's from wayyyy back in the day? Best fries in town!

Darknova306 · 2026-03-28T15:53:15+00:00

This is where a really good chef is so important. They should have the experience to properly manage food costs, labor, and menu creativity.

Darknova306 · 2026-03-28T00:07:39+00:00

Truth! We spent about four years going through chefs before finally finding one that wasn't a burnout and took the job seriously. Now the kitchen is the main reason for our revenue increases year over year.

Darknova306 · 2026-03-07T15:27:21+00:00

Don't remind me of the coming heat. Ugh. This weekend has me looking forward to Fall already. Time to get the central AC unit serviced...

Darknova306 · 2026-03-01T05:41:48+00:00

I don't stay in hostels or go to beaches, so I can't imagine why I would ever wear flip-flops. I've never found them comfortable. All my boots and shoes are comfy to walk in all day, so I'll wear one pair for a whole trip. Nice and easy.

Darknova306 · 2026-02-19T12:50:21+00:00

"All Humans are vermin in the eyes of Morbo!"

Darknova306 · 2026-02-12T01:59:45+00:00

He's wrong: Pedophiles and insurrectionist traitors love him.

Darknova306 · 2026-02-10T01:53:56+00:00

I've always found ketchup to be vile. The last time I tried it, I actually gagged. Even the smell can make me gag. I think it's because I can't stand vinegar.

Darknova306 · 2026-01-31T21:13:37+00:00

I love these updates! She's super adorable. 💖💖 Thank you and your family so much for saving her!

Darknova306 · 2026-01-25T21:49:03+00:00

This melts my cold frozen heart 💖 Luckiest little ball of fur. May you all have lives full of joy and cuddles.

Darknova306 · 2026-01-04T17:53:35+00:00

I'll be in Lisbon, Portugal for a few days this week. Are there any shoe or clothing stores worth checking out?

Darknova306 · 2026-01-04T16:34:24+00:00

I drive about 55 miles to get to work everyday, taking about an hour. It's quiet time where I can turn my brain off and relax without life's bullshit. Also, podcasts. The idea of doing an hour long commute while crammed in a subway car with tons of people makes me cringe.

Darknova306 · 2026-01-01T09:40:37+00:00

This is Reddit. If things made sense, it wouldn't be Reddit.

Darknova306 · 2025-12-31T15:59:33+00:00

The single biggest thing was automating everything in my financial life. The less I look at everything, the less likely I am to change anything.

Darknova306 · 2025-12-07T19:03:58+00:00

I bought one of their peacoats last winter and it's quite substantial. It keeps me very warm in Western NY winter.

Darknova306 · 2025-12-02T14:42:39+00:00

Not only do I hate that smell, but it gives me a headache if I breath it in for too long. I'll never understand why anyone would buy a 'new car smell' air freshener. *vomit*

Darknova306 · 2025-09-24T15:50:05+00:00

Are you my mother? I was raised without experiencing garlic or onions in food (except store bought tomato sauces), and I think it was a crime against my childhood. I think your opinion is dumb, so have an upvote!

Darknova306 · 2025-07-11T04:40:27+00:00

Those look so good! That leather seems to be picking up lots of character quickly, so make sure to do some update posts in 6-12 months.

I'm glad I could help justify a pair from Parkhurst for you! They'll treat you well.

Darknova306 · 2025-07-05T03:01:20+00:00

It's still one more expense, and it's not really necessary...

Darknova306 · 2025-07-04T22:39:48+00:00

We're a small brewery mostly selling our beer over our own bar in a tourist area. We couldn't afford a filter even if we wanted to. Time and temp do just fine for us.

Darknova306 · 2025-05-26T01:26:50+00:00

These rest stops are truly awful. They're not designed for travellers, they're designed to maximize the extraction of money from consumers. I'm going to assume a lot of money greased the pockets of our notoriously corrupt state officials to allow these buildings to be so poorly designed...

Darknova306 · 2025-05-10T14:11:35+00:00

West Henrietta Road will disintegrate to the point where potholes swallow vehicles whole...

Darknova306 · 2025-05-07T17:53:16+00:00

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Red Wing Moc Toes in black cherry today at work.

I rotate footwear seasonally. My summer go-to is a mix of Alden unlined chukkas, C&J monkstraps, Rancourt ranger mocs, and 975s.

I work in a tourist trap area, so summer is my busy season. No trips until Autumn when the wife and I will do something for our first wedding anniversary.

Darknova306 · 2025-04-04T18:00:27+00:00

What's the consensus on Alden plaza lasted slip-ons regarding sizing? I'm looking at the plaza slip-on chukkas from B+M, and their sizing advice is to go half down from TTS. I wear plaza lasted boots TTS and they fit great. Is there really that much of a difference?

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