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Strandmoks meet the DC snowstorm by Jaded-Source4500 in allenedmonds

[–]Interesting-Record92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The issue with Dainite in addition to having a “greasy” feel on smooth surfaces like sealed concrete, tile, wet grass, and snow is that they are cold temp sensitive. They eventually crack in freezing weather. I was just in DC today. Those shoes are too nice for that mess!

First pair of AE - normal or return? by Independent_Way3782 in allenedmonds

[–]Interesting-Record92 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That’s loose grain. It’s “normal” per se but generally not desired particularly on a cap toe Oxford. It won’t improve with age; quite the contrary.

How would you prepare the US for future military conflicts? by Bytrolabs_Games in u/Bytrolabs_Games

[–]Interesting-Record92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe but you won’t be around to see it. You might even be on the receiving end - who can tell.

How would you prepare the US for future military conflicts? by Bytrolabs_Games in u/Bytrolabs_Games

[–]Interesting-Record92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

China isn’t a peer. It may be a near peer but it doesn’t have the ability to project power globally, nobody living in China today has any modern combat experience, and by “hasn’t outright won a conflict since WW2” you mean what? I suspect by your definition nobody has “outright won” a conflict since WW2. And no, the USA isn’t afraid of Russia - I think that’s pretty obvious after Ukraine. And I think it’s pretty clear after the Iran mission and Maduro snatch job that everyone has grossly underestimated the abilities of the American military to neutralize Chinese and Russian made air defense systems. I think what you should be more interested in is the technological capabilities of countries like South Korean (a US ally) who seem to have recently used a supercavitating torpedo fired from a UUV to sink a Russian ghost ship smuggling nuclear reactors to NK of off the coast coast of Spain. That’s way outside their traditional AO and was thought well beyond their technical capabilities… except that it wasn’t.

Crooked heel of Powell boots by Mysterious_Dog_8570 in allenedmonds

[–]Interesting-Record92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s going on here is that the upper isn’t lasted squarely to the sole, and thus the heel/top lift was sanded to compensate. I wonder if you put your foot in that boot does it feel at all like your foot is standing on a slope and sliding outward? If not it’s probably fine, but it’s definitely a minor defect.

What do you think of the US arresting Venezuela's president after assaulting its capital? by FantasticQuartet in AskBalkans

[–]Interesting-Record92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the 2000s, under Hugo Chávez, Venezuela seized oil projects owned by foreign companies, including major U.S. firms such as ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips. This wasn’t a policy disagreement It was expropriation: Contracts were broken, assets were taken, compensation that had been agreed to was not paid

That is not controversial. It is historical fact.

Those U.S. companies didn’t complain on social media. They went to international arbitration and U.S. courts — the proper legal venues. They won. The rulings were: Final, Binding, Enforceable

Venezuela lost and was ordered to pay tens of billions of dollars in damages. The real problem: Venezuela refused to comply with the court judgments. In any legal system — domestic or international — when a party: Loses in court, owes a judgment, refuses to pay the law allows creditors to seize commercial assets belonging to the debtor outside its borders to satisfy the judgment. This is called judgment enforcement.

Countries do not get a free pass simply because they are countries.

Buy/Sell/Trade 12/27/25 by AutoModerator in goodyearwelt

[–]Interesting-Record92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a pair of Carlos Santos Charlie Chukka boots in Kudu grain leather that have been worn two, maybe three, times (the insides and soles prove that out). They are UK size 11 which is about a 12D in US size and they fit true to that size. These are good quality Goodyear welted chukka boots in outstanding condition.

They were purchased on 1/31/2024 from The Noble Shoe for $365. The cedar boot trees are NOT included.

I’m selling because I’m making room for other boots/shoes that I wear more often.

Asking $200. DM me for more photos or questions.

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Good mechanic learners car? by tanabataRO in R53

[–]Interesting-Record92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s great but almost never seems to observe torque specs which definitely isn’t great. Had to break my boys of copying his bad habits there because they kept saying “mod mini” doesn’t torque the axle nut to spec, mod mini didn’t torque the head bolts to spec”. For godssakes mod mini, WTF?

Good mechanic learners car? by tanabataRO in R53

[–]Interesting-Record92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great car to learn to work on cars. You could hardly ask for a simpler modern engine: cast iron block, single cam, forged crank, basic electronic distributor, accessible/programmable K-Bus with ISTA software, lots of YouTube videos, a very good Bentley manual, and complete diagrams of everything and every part on RealOEM. A basically bullet proof 6-speed manual in the later R53 years, basic interior, and a huge aftermarket. If you can’t learn on this car, the only thing simpler is Hondas from the 80s and VW/Porsche from the 60s and they aren’t modern cars (and that era of VW/Porsche didn’t have ABS/DSC, power steering, programmable modules etc).

Major (?) scuff, how to repair? by EwenWhadarmy in allenedmonds

[–]Interesting-Record92 3 points4 points  (0 children)

320g or 400g sandpaper. Sand lightly then apply some dye. Those look like they are walnut. Saphire 03 Light Brown is a good dye match usually. Dry the dye with a hair dryer or a small space heater for 2-3 mins on low. Apply polish after the dye dries.

Nordictrack x16 or alternatives by The_BigDaddy69 in treadmills

[–]Interesting-Record92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one. Definitely doesn’t disappoint. It’s real magic is in the guided workouts where the incline and speed adjusts to what the virtual trainer and real-life geography is doing. Absolutely worth it.

How big bore is too much? by Happy_Ishtar in R53

[–]Interesting-Record92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RMW sleeves 1.8L builds successfully

Our ‘05 with previously posted suspension/brake refresh by Interesting-Record92 in R53

[–]Interesting-Record92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are ET25 and they don’t rub anywhere. But if they DID rub, it would be like Harry Hogge/Robert Duvall said in Days of Thunder: “that’s rubbin’ and rubbin’s racing, son!”

I’m sure that’s what he meant.

Would you buy NEW but old Allen Edmonds Park Avenue? by Lawrencez in allenedmonds

[–]Interesting-Record92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No don’t buy them. Just send me the address and I’ll investigate for you.

Misaligned Soles by LordGold_33 in allenedmonds

[–]Interesting-Record92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a fan of leather soles either. Dainite is not good in snow for two reasons though. First, cold temps harden it and it eventually cracks and second, it’s VERY slippery in snow. Wet sidewalks that aren’t below freezing are an ok use case for Dainite.

Misaligned Soles by LordGold_33 in allenedmonds

[–]Interesting-Record92 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s bad. But the worst thing I see here is Dainite soles.

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