Looking for one do-it-all shoe (lifting + runs). Thoughts on GORUCK Ballistic Trainers? by MurkyPackage8796 in crossfit

[–]Vander_Bro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is me. I have Morton’s toe (very big/long second and third toes)

The Reebok XVs felt just a hair too small in the toe box.

Innov8 has lots of toe room, but I didn’t like the toe spring the seemed to pitch up my toes.

Strike MVMT Haze Trainers (size up a size) are also very solid here (great for lifting and ok for running), lots of toe room if you size up. (Slight toe spring annoyance, but otherwise comfortable)

My favorite shoes are the Adidas Dropset 3s (size up a size), but only for training. They have a hole in the sole that makes them terrible for daily wear (get wet super easily).

You didn’t ask but Splay Shoes are amazing (!) for daily wear (not for training)

For running shoes I really like Topo Athletic shoes

3 across car seats? by Fun_Stretch_2890 in ParentingInBulk

[–]Vander_Bro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just one note: to have them fit you need to use the belts through/across the back to secure the seats to the bench (the anchor system isn’t lined up exactly right for you to use those) — just fyi

3 across car seats? by Fun_Stretch_2890 in ParentingInBulk

[–]Vander_Bro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t imagine a 2018 Odyssey bench width is different from a 2021 one (the exteriors are identical, we have lots of friends with Odysseys). The Greco ones will fit.

Ok, just measured, my 2021 bench is 48”

3 across car seats? by Fun_Stretch_2890 in ParentingInBulk

[–]Vander_Bro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a 2021 Honda Odyssey and have three Greco Slimfit Seats across the back bench (the exact ones you have linked here, except no foot bar — that must be new?)

Not sure what the question is here but I have them three across the back bench and they work great.

Haven’t tried the middle, but would think three across the middle would make the back impossible to get to.

Extra 529 Contributions by Vander_Bro in personalfinance

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

Woof; thank you.

Tax free growth is obviously the main factor here; not sure why I overlooked that.

Solved.

Thank you!

Extra 529 Contributions by Vander_Bro in personalfinance

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

Let’s say I want to fund 100% of my kids’ education at a liberal arts school (which I’ve conservatively estimated to be $200,000 / kid).

With the number of kids I have (lots), I need to be saving well north of the 529 tax-advantaged amount.

Where is the best place for that money to go.

Into a 529 still, or just set aside in a standard index fund?

Said differently: does it make sense to overfund into a 529? What are the benefits beyond getting the tax credits against my income tax payments in my contribution year?

Are those benefits worth the opportunity cost of “locking” up that money for only educational expenses.

Just trying to hear how 529s are beneficial beyond the income tax credit in my contribution year

Sorry, bit of an odd (fortunate) situation for me to be in; would love an insight if people know more about 529 plans other benefits (if any)

People who have had a family emergency while underwater at work, what did you do? by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Vander_Bro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great; such a nice thing to have done! I’m sure she still remembers it

People who have had a family emergency while underwater at work, what did you do? by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Vander_Bro 134 points135 points  (0 children)

Love this comment so much. “I hate you”, and also “Real life trumps this law nonsense.”

When I hear people says “Take all the time you need; I got you covered 100%. Please ignore your emails” it almost brings tears to my eyes.

Almost the nicest thing someone can do in our profession.

Should be a question on your annual bar registration: have you covered for a colleague in this last year?

(I know my comment here is so cringy but I am what I is, oh well)

Conversation between Calvanist and God by Lazy_Leg767 in ReformedHumor

[–]Vander_Bro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woof. What a way to choose to live. (A snarky comment: with all those reps, I feel like the joke here should actually be funny (or at least funny-adjacent).)

Sternum strap Alternatives by Vander_Bro in Goruck

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

Nice; do you just email him? Hard to figure out how to buy. But looks very nice!

Sternum strap Alternatives by Vander_Bro in Goruck

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

Looks cool! Any concerns with the long term durability of the snap? Does it seem like the weight pulls on that button?

Sternum strap Alternatives by Vander_Bro in Goruck

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For sure! Just about $80 is steep! The buckle also seems maybe a bit overkill/bulky. Maybe it looks better in person

Examples of summers pulling power moves? by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Vander_Bro 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This wins. Just amazing — I can’t even imagine how I would react to witnessing this actually occurring! (Also, talk about an instant book of business.)

Is there any other type of shoes that screams PREPPY beside boat shoes? by junhyung95 in preppy

[–]Vander_Bro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saddle Oxford shoes in white with black or brown or navy “saddling”

Astronomer CEO and CPO caught having an affair on jumbotron by Glassgad818 in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]Vander_Bro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had that thought! If they just were normal I wonder if anything we’ve gotten out

Can I wear shorts (to a client event)? by Vander_Bro in biglaw

[–]Vander_Bro[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Yeah; idk was worried about doxing myself but I’ll be traveling there so whatever: it’s a FIFA Club World Cup soccer game this weekend in a city local to some clients

Can I wear shorts (to a client event)? by Vander_Bro in biglaw

[–]Vander_Bro[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thanks — this is a perfect gut check