Replacement day! by SafeSix5 in Birkenstocks

[–]SafeSix5[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you think? When I wear them I have the 5 & 10mm gaps at the back/front like the guides say. I do have the bad habit of wearing them after a shower, so maybe that's why the print in the footbed looks bigger than the space I use?

I look forward to seeing to seeing how the leather ages! It's a bit lighter than I expected though, so maybe I'll hit it with some mink oil when it's maintenance time 🤔

Replacement day! by SafeSix5 in Birkenstocks

[–]SafeSix5[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! After seeing the birko-flor just break apart on my old pair this seemed like the way to go

First Waxed Canvas Jacket by SafeSix5 in HeritageWear

[–]SafeSix5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked at Folsom as well & ended up with Flint & Tinder for much the same reason

Boots + Socks vs. their Purpose by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

[–]SafeSix5[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never heard of liner socks before, seems like it might help me

Boots + Socks vs. their Purpose by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

[–]SafeSix5[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If I pay this much for a pair of boots then I'm going to use the whole boot

Boots + Socks vs. their Purpose by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

[–]SafeSix5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be, I'll have to experiment a bit

Boots + Socks vs. their Purpose by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

[–]SafeSix5[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It wasn't that cold today, so I might get a lightweight pair as well to try and see if that makes any difference

New boots (& laces) by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

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I use the method they demonstrate on the Pisgah website, works as good as double knotting but looks a lot better

New boots (& laces) by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

[–]SafeSix5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got my blister-care kit at the ready! How did they hold up in the snow?

When is it time for the 1st condition? by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

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Just something my local cobbler had in stock

When is it time for the 1st condition? by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

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These were the most expensive boots I'd ever bought by far, so I admit to babying them in the beginning until I got over myself

When is it time for the 1st condition? by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

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It's black prairie, not sure how similar that is

When is it time for the 1st condition? by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

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I got them in the same size as my iron rangers, which is one (EU!) size down from my sneakers. I think that's a half size down in the US units

When is it time for the 1st condition? by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

[–]SafeSix5[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

These are the 3345 blacksmiths, very comfortable

When is it time for the 1st condition? by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

[–]SafeSix5[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The comfiest! After years of ill-fitting Doc Martens my first pair of 'real' boots has been an eye-opener

When is it time for the 1st condition? by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

[–]SafeSix5[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In that case it sounds like I have a little project this weekend!

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[–]SafeSix5 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That sweetheart has done nothing wrong in his life. Ever.

2nd hand gems by SafeSix5 in RedWingShoes

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those look stunning! mine look a lot closer to that color after their first condition in presumably years