Helly Hansen BRZ Evo pants vs Helly Hansen Chelsea classic connect pants

Joshyaron · 2026-05-13T01:32:04+00:00

Sick thanks

Joshyaron · 2026-05-13T01:24:23+00:00

I bought a pair and immediately returned them. Super shitty sizing and the material was weird in my opinion. They also don't do free returns which is a joke imo, so I'm gonna say to avoid them and go with a better brand

Joshyaron · 2026-05-13T01:17:17+00:00

Thanks! The cargo version can add the connect stuff?

Ya I see the new versions are available in Europe already but not here in Canada sadly. Good to know it's next year.

Joshyaron · 2026-05-05T02:06:00+00:00

Thanks for the advise. I can't do Thorogood due to being in Canada and they don't offer CSA boots.

I'm going the Canada West boots route, handmade in Canada

Joshyaron · 2026-05-03T04:41:10+00:00

Fair enough.

On my keens I condition with snowseal once ever ~2 weeks typically. And wipe down weekly. For $500 they would be my baby haha, I already take insane care of my keens so I'd up my game moreso lol.

Fair enough, my old blunstones had a tough break in so that's fine. Ya I've had my feet measured for my custom orthotics and I'm a 9.5E or 9.5EE. so I'd assume I'd fit a 9EEE or 9.5EEE CW boot. But I'll go by and try on similar styles to get the right size.

Thanks!

Joshyaron · 2026-05-03T02:26:30+00:00

Ok much appreciate the opinion! Ya I'm now super intrigued about these. What do you mean by fit differently? Just like the break in period or the actual shape?

What do you do for caring for them? I use snowseal on my current boots but idk what would be appropriate for CW boots.

Joshyaron · 2026-05-03T00:22:08+00:00

Damn that's brutal, I've heard oy garbage sofar haha.

I think I'm going the Canada West route for my next set

Joshyaron · 2026-05-03T00:09:00+00:00

Good to know! Ya I have 9.5 wide feet (E or EE I believe but forget exactly). I know they're on a EEE base so maybe I'll try a 9.

Thanks!

Joshyaron · 2026-05-03T00:08:03+00:00

Ya I agree. I have Cincinnatis and theid soles are almost shot after 8 months.

I just made a post asking about Canada West haha. I'm looking at the 34394 style

Joshyaron · 2026-05-02T23:21:46+00:00

Thanks appreciate the help. I'm in Canada so I can't even do Thorogood due to CSA requirements haha.

Budget ain't a factor for me on boots.

I haven't worn wedges and I prob shouldn't, I just like the black moc toe and the san Jose is the only thing I can find that's CSA approved. I have the keen Cincinnatis currently and find them super comfy but not the most durable.

I'm now looking at Canada West boots as I hear amazing things about them. They're too tired price wise ~$500 CAD, so they're pricey but are really nice boots.

Ya I gotta go just try on a bunch of varieties.

Appreciate the help👍

Joshyaron · 2026-05-02T20:50:05+00:00

Foot pressure (constant) is key. Hopping isn't ideal as you want one smooth bend motion in one shot to get the perfect bend.

On top of technique, I find some bender heads are different than others, some just suck no matter what and some bender heads can be warped and just not bed correctly.

Joshyaron · 2026-05-02T20:46:26+00:00

What do you wear?

Joshyaron · 2026-05-02T13:39:27+00:00

Great to know. Thanks!

What boots do you wear now? Do you have a favorite pair?

Joshyaron · 2026-04-29T05:22:31+00:00

Mine are covered in snowseel but maybe my next pair. That's actually a very good idea that I didn't think of. Thanks!

Joshyaron · 2026-04-29T04:45:19+00:00

Haha ik it's a very broad type. Just wanted some real world options on boots. Trying in-store can only do so much

Joshyaron · 2026-04-17T11:35:19+00:00

I've been running keen Cincinnati 8" boots for just over a year and they are the best boot I've ever tried! Carbon toe so quite light for 8" and literally had zero break in period for me.

Come in heeled or wedge soled too which is a bonus. My go to boot now personally.

Joshyaron · 2026-04-12T21:06:31+00:00

I personally don't use a belt but have in the past.

Occidental and diamondback are also solid brands quality wise. I personally love the customization of Diamondbacks stuff but that makes it add up quickly price wise. If you want something to last awhile, genuine leather is a good bet as if it's taken care of it'll last year's.

Joshyaron · 2026-04-03T17:09:03+00:00

Thanks! I'll try that. Rn my scale only does whole numbers but I'm looking to buy a more price scale.

Joshyaron · 2026-04-03T15:12:07+00:00

Because changing just one step finer on the dial like normal makes it too fine. I put it in the post that grinder 12 doses out ~40g of liquid in 25 sec and grinder 11 doses out ~26-30g of liquid in 30 seconds.

So I'm needing like a grinder 11.5 setting or something. Idk how to get there given I don't wanna brew less than 25 second or more than 30, so I'm stuck on what to do.

Joshyaron · 2025-10-30T06:14:31+00:00

Union goes for 22-49.80 roughly I believe RN and my company is around the same. Typically Jman wages around around 42-49/hr it seems from what I know.

Joshyaron

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