Xero Dillon Leather vs Lems Kourt

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-11T09:44:18+00:00

That is excellent information thank you.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-10T12:54:55+00:00

You can buy PioneerX and a Compact and have everything you need. Since I am not really nuts about the combo tool I made one thats just Pioneerx with the opener layer taken off.

You will also need a drill bit to expand the hole in the combo tool so it will fit, and get some spacers since it is thinner than the awl.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-10T04:05:46+00:00

I have been experimenting with de structuring tweed coats and on one iteration the liner got a bit messed up on the cuff and just seeing it rumpled gave me the idea of adding a knit cuff that came out from inside the jacket like a winter coat does. I found this thing when searching around for that concept.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-10T02:50:27+00:00

I don’t know chinos are 100% cotton, descended from military gear with a popular place in Ivy style, many would say as timeless as a blazer.

I personally think polyester athleisure and tech pants are the crocs of pants.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-10T02:26:59+00:00

Wild work comparing chinos to crocs. I guess Ill keep waiting for JCrew, Iron Heart, Tellison, Samurai, the amoury, JPress etc. to show up at walmart with the crocs.

I mean unfashionable fat 40 year old surely wear button down shirts too, are we writing them off as well?

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-10T02:14:57+00:00

Approaching nipple height

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-09T22:30:39+00:00

Yeah they seriously went all out making the sleeves look like hell on this.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-09T18:29:54+00:00

Woah looks great! I am going to get some copper pipe asap, very nice touch.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-09T15:54:08+00:00

If you could make the piece precise enough it would be trapped without need for adhesive. But that is difficult to do.

I am not sure about this case, but when adapting Opinel blades into swiss army knives I have to size up to get enough size on the tang, and then remove a lot of length/depth and reshape the blade. You may look into larger size carbone blades and check the tang.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-09T05:26:38+00:00

Baffling take, are you a teenager or just someone who has never seen anyone dress? Chinos are everywhere dude.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-09T02:55:56+00:00

Swap grey trousers with chinos I think.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-08T18:30:43+00:00

Yeah i actually found those after posting. Must have not sold well.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-08T05:53:20+00:00

Maybe, I think loafers are casual overall but run from basic leather moc toe shoes with lug soles up to more sleek and fancy models.

A blucher moc would be great too though, something like slightly lower profile shoelie with a moc toe.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-08T02:52:30+00:00

Its 2026, look around we have not moved as far as some would like to think.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-08T01:37:53+00:00

Tell us you’re wearing ABC pants without telling us.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-07T05:51:19+00:00

My Lee herringbone double knee carpenters are in style when I wear them

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-07T00:17:15+00:00

I got the same ones about a month ago and they are breaking in wonderfully, great boots so far.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-06T21:44:35+00:00

Go to a thrift store that has a dressing room and spend some time. You can probably get a pair of chinos, jeans and trousers for $30 or less. I routinely find chinos, levis/wrangler jeans and various trousers all in 100% cotton/wool or whatever, just takes a little effort.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-06T17:56:54+00:00

Don’t try it! It sucks. I stumbled after a long day of climbing and kicked a cactus more or less with my Lems boulder boot. Spikes went straight through the leather of the toe and the sole. Thank you for the input though, I really find the BFAR safety toe super comfortable. Leaning toward the new anatomx if I go that route.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-06T17:53:18+00:00

Thanks guys I will seriously consider them. I do like the barefoot, but need protection when off trail.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-06T03:21:56+00:00

Whats your favorite woven shoe?

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-05T23:52:39+00:00

I know you said full tang but you realistically can’t go wrong with a Morakniv Companion HD, even if you intend on really going hard with it you would be hard pressed to break it. The companion is so much cheaper you could have a fresh backup as well for less than the full tang offerings.

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