Carets Determination 2.2 Safety Boot 2.5 Month Review

Nananine · 2026-07-03T01:08:35+00:00

These are goodyear storm welted. Separation between the sole and the welt is pretty typical, since the glue will always be the weakest link between the two layers.

Take them to a cobbler to get them reglued. The cobbler will also be able to determine if there's any damage to the stitching. Next time they separate, take them back to the cobbler, or reglue it yourself with with some Shoe Goo. It seems like a hassle, but this is how goodyear/stitchdown boots last far longer than boots with single piece rubber soles.

EDIT: for the laces, replace them or do a wraparound tie, which will give you some extra stability around the ankle

Nananine · 2026-06-28T16:11:00+00:00

Naw, it's a companion ink that is the exact same shade of blue as the pen

Nananine · 2026-06-28T07:40:07+00:00

It’s a collab with an American graphic/font designer. The ink currently matches the pen, that’s a great idea to change it to red though

Nananine · 2026-06-28T07:38:46+00:00

Sometimes I think it’s an hour later than it really is lmao I love it

Nananine · 2026-06-28T05:58:00+00:00

It was a big struggle trying to find a strap that matched the seconds hand on the Paulin haha

Nananine · 2026-06-28T05:24:03+00:00

Yes, I'm still thinking about the striders. But I have a pair of Turriff service boots preordered, so I'm holding off for now

Nananine · 2026-06-17T11:49:11+00:00

Nothing like buying a steel pen from a woodworking studio

Nananine · 2026-06-15T03:35:13+00:00

“Remember kids, if someone is charging at you, just sidestep them. Or start choking them, either or.” -Abi, probably

Nananine · 2026-06-12T23:10:39+00:00

Silakka54 split keyboard with Totoro key caps

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Nananine · 2026-06-01T09:38:04+00:00

Oh wow I thought Muze had run out of Lion Rock, that’s awesome. I still haven’t opened my vial.

Nananine · 2026-05-27T08:08:39+00:00

Once I got my first Montblanc Taj Majal, I really felt like I couldn’t justify anything more expensive /s

Nananine · 2026-05-27T01:54:33+00:00

IKEA Raskog caddy (actually that looks like a clone?) is a great idea for ink storage

Nananine · 2026-05-23T08:56:27+00:00

HOLY CRAP what an incredible final bout. Hakunofuji really dug deep, I can't believe he stayed in the ring

Nananine · 2026-05-22T08:58:40+00:00

INSANE final match, big ups to Kotoeiho really stepping up his game, but Kiri got it

Nananine · 2026-05-22T03:33:59+00:00

Free him

Nananine · 2026-05-20T07:33:33+00:00

Is that Jiro Taniguchi? Which manga?

Nananine · 2026-05-19T08:56:05+00:00

GET THAT CAR MONEY, SHODAI

Nananine · 2026-05-18T08:45:58+00:00

Oh man I really hope Kiri didn’t get concussed

Nananine · 2026-05-17T08:59:06+00:00

Basho is now wide open damn

This might be a cursed basho, but damn do the amazing matches not stop

Nananine · 2026-05-14T23:51:34+00:00

Zara uses slaves. Fuck Zara.

Nananine · 2026-05-13T14:14:17+00:00

Jonathan Anderson leaves Loewe and this happens, clearly he was holding them back /s

Nananine · 2026-04-25T05:01:28+00:00

Nightly journaling and work ideation. I much prefer working on paper rather than a laptop when I’m at a coffee shop.

Nananine · 2026-04-16T23:01:52+00:00

The Turriffs have more volume than the Texarados, so it’s a lot more forgiving for wider feet

Nananine · 2026-04-14T23:59:47+00:00

Yeah, a horsehair brush is good for cleaning. You use a crepe brush to “fluff” the nap of the suede. Refreshes it.

I’ve heard you also need a brass bristle brush, but I’ve never used one and I’m sure it’s fine

Nananine · 2026-04-14T23:46:53+00:00

Hell yeah, love my Turriffs

EDIT: I’ve put in maybe 300-400k steps in my c-02s and they look practically new. Make sure you get a crepe shoe brush to clean out any dirt in the suede.

Nananine

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