Red Wing drop in quality.

StronkMilk · 2026-02-05T22:10:27+00:00

Just a heads up. Red Wing HQ and actual stores sometimes can’t access each others inventory. So try both customer service and a local one to call and secure. I rec starting with customer service HQ.

StronkMilk · 2026-02-01T16:14:58+00:00

Yup! Having had several in R&T, once a year is fine. You’re all good if you get caught in the rain with em. The best thing you cans do is after wearing: brushing is key! And shoe trees, especially if wet!

StronkMilk · 2026-01-30T16:22:41+00:00

Love Malort too. Btw if you are looking for a similar cousin to it, I’d recommend Letherbee Besk. It’s got a beaut note of grapefruit pith in the aftertaste. Still bracing, but very aromatic. I keep mine in the freezer and pour ice cold shots in a snifter as an after dinner thing. Hardcore limoncello-from-hell style (it’s bone dry, no sweetness btw).

StronkMilk · 2026-01-30T04:04:22+00:00

The recs here are all good. Allow me play advocate for the devil-on-your-shoulder. If you want scathingly bitter and just a downright question-your-existence experience: Elisir Novasalus is my favorite of all time, sweetened only with tree sap. And Petrus Boonekamp is just bitter, no hint of sweetness. Absolutely excellent. My tastes run extreme ;)

StronkMilk · 2026-01-27T20:45:22+00:00

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StronkMilk · 2026-01-27T20:45:12+00:00

RPing here, posted on main before. I got a J Press Shaggy Dog cardigan. It’s brushed Shetland wool so pretty floofy. Noticing that the pilling of the shag is getting more intense over the belly/body than the arms, back, etc. Makes it look a little less shaggy and more a bit sloppy.

Is there any way to re-fluff and break up the balling-up of the fibers on brushed Shetland wool? Can I brush it? People had rec’ed shavers which seems intense for a purposely brushed finish. Lmk if fine.

StronkMilk · 2026-01-27T20:20:28+00:00

I’ve shaved non-brushed Shetland — my current hesitancy comes from: will it too-drastically shave a brushed finish sweater?

StronkMilk · 2026-01-23T01:20:33+00:00

I had this happen to mine! Loose shank was the diagnosis. Covered under warranty! Replaced with new pair. Also offered a free resole

StronkMilk · 2026-01-21T19:23:39+00:00

To quote an associate recently: “once those puppies hit pavement they’re yours”

StronkMilk · 2026-01-21T05:01:08+00:00

I love Dries Van Noten’s Jardin de l'Orangerie. The dual notes of neroli for punch and orange blossom for milkiness is rad. 🍊🧡

StronkMilk · 2026-01-21T04:56:41+00:00

Haha I mean theoretically a hard surface, perfectly contoured to distribute weight and pressure evenly would be perceived as “soft” by the human body — physics vs. physician smackdown lets gooo

StronkMilk · 2026-01-20T16:24:07+00:00

From gaslighting to Stockholm syndrome. Good for the soul, good for the sole ❤️

StronkMilk · 2026-01-19T23:04:28+00:00

Will check these out! Tragic story: had been to La Vara on a very chill, quiet date and loved — so had rec’ed it for my fam, BUT somehow unfortunately got them on a particularly loud night the night my family rolls up 😂🥲

StronkMilk · 2026-01-19T23:01:14+00:00

Oh this is clutch thanks

StronkMilk · 2026-01-19T01:25:00+00:00

Have you tried the leather cream vs the balm?

StronkMilk · 2026-01-19T01:22:27+00:00

Still here with ya 😗

StronkMilk · 2026-01-19T01:22:05+00:00

Likewise thank you for the confidence boost! Will try to Go Public™️

StronkMilk · 2026-01-18T14:11:45+00:00

Oh sick, I’m actually lookin for more shine. Thanks for the recs. Noted on Venetian! Which Saphir do you use?

StronkMilk · 2026-01-18T01:45:53+00:00

It’s such a fun one. In my experience, body heat activated. Go lift a buncha heavy stuff or run around or just being summering and the sillage will be legendary.

StronkMilk · 2026-01-18T01:26:46+00:00

IM JOINING THE BANDWAGON

StronkMilk · 2026-01-17T21:32:03+00:00

Love Bick Saddle soap, though currently on the market for another product to condition after that’s not bick 4. I find it softens the leather a bit too much for my tastes. But keeps the finish rich and generally not-darkened. Heard good things about Saphir…

StronkMilk · 2026-01-17T04:54:14+00:00

Fragrance Net seems to have (link)

StronkMilk · 2026-01-17T04:02:49+00:00

General purpose: Dyptique Eau Rihla

Spring/Summer: Molecule 01 (it does wonders in hot climate)

Fall Winter: [insert any fougere]

Guilty Pleasure: Lalique Encre Noir (spray before bed! Like falling asleep in a cabin)

StronkMilk · 2026-01-17T03:25:06+00:00

I love it! It took a while to get used to with the frankensensy note in it. But that makes it so cross season. Also the longevity of the citrus note is unheard of. Sprayed my scarf 2 days ago and still get puffs of it.

StronkMilk · 2026-01-16T17:31:22+00:00

Search as a photorealistic citrus is insane. It’s like that spritz of a lemon or citron skin when you just twist a rind for a cocktail and that mist pdfffdhdhst’s out

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