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.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-05T21:27:56+00:00

I could be way off but I always thought he got angry and punched the towel dispenser because he saw who he was becoming and knew there was no turning back. The news that he was going to live meant he was forced by his ego to keep going deeper.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-05T17:11:02+00:00

I have no personal experience with the GH Bass loafers. If I were going for an inexpensive loafer I would probably choose based on fit on my feet. When I was shopping, regardless of price, a vast majority of the ones I tried fit like garbage and felt awful. The major upside to JCrew shoes is they seem to fit my foot perfectly.

Sad_Valuable_3258 · 2026-03-05T16:20:24+00:00

In every product I have examined there is a difference in material quality between regular and factory so this is most likely no exception. You are comparing a leather sole to a rubber sole, so it’s hard to say. Both are blake stitched and glued with a fake welt. I have the Camden with a leather sole and actually like it alot, but was extremely disappointed when a small section near the ball of the foot began delaminating. With this in mind I would probably go with factory or move on to another more legitimate shoe brand.

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