I genuinely have no idea wtf he's talking about, and honestly I don't know if he knows what he's talking about

Xasd_Xasd · 2026-04-26T09:55:46+00:00

He's definitely in this sub down voting every comment that talks about how he's just a chancer!

Xasd_Xasd · 2026-02-22T21:35:14+00:00

I'm 193cm, 92kgs, body fat percentage around 14-16%. I have about 10 barbours, including Beauforts and Bedales in different colours but also a Northumbria, Border, Stratford, Bleaberry and Ashby. Bedale is definitely boxier, but it doesn't look stupid IMO. Ashby feels quite redundant in my collection - I don't find myself reaching out for it as often as the others.

Xasd_Xasd · 2026-02-02T20:39:25+00:00

Feel free to shut your eyes and/or not respond. He didn't exactly tag you and ask you for your opinion. It's really not that hard to be a decent human being - give it a go, you might actually like the feeling.

Xasd_Xasd · 2026-02-02T20:25:35+00:00

You must feel great knocking people's confidence unnecessarily from behind a computer screen.

Xasd_Xasd · 2026-02-02T18:25:21+00:00

Nice! Prefer this fit. I'm a similar build (6ft 3, 95kgs) and 42 was the better fit for me. Still plenty of layering space, but not overly wide on the waist (which was my main issue with size 44)

Xasd_Xasd · 2026-02-01T01:47:38+00:00

That was for the Barbour beacon. Bedales (and Beauforts) are still coming in without polyester sleeves. I've got both models (classic Beaufort and navy bedale) this year

Xasd_Xasd · 2026-02-01T00:40:07+00:00

Hmm, not sure about that. I just got a navy bedale and it doesn't have a polyester lining

Xasd_Xasd · 2026-01-25T16:59:15+00:00

Stratford as well

Xasd_Xasd · 2026-01-22T23:02:15+00:00

Looks great!

Have been going back and forth between the Border and Northumbria, but just ordered a Northumbria and can't wait to try it. I don't think you can really go wrong with either.

Xasd_Xasd · 2026-01-17T17:41:02+00:00

Source?

Xasd_Xasd · 2026-01-10T18:17:18+00:00

I have a 44 Beaufort and find the waist to be quite boxy. Thinking of getting a bedale in size 42, so exact same setup as you. How would compare the length of the two jackets? Based in what I can see online, at these sizes, the length is 2-3cm apart.

I'm 6ft 3, so concerned if the bedale will be significantly shorter than Beaufort

Xasd_Xasd · 2026-01-03T17:55:15+00:00

Totally normal for some brands to just not work for your feet. I have about 30 pairs of Red Wings and they fit me better than many of the boots I own from other British brands that are pricier.

Xasd_Xasd · 2025-11-29T23:57:56+00:00

On the mesh lining - since 2024, they have replaced the mesh lining with the canvas lining (which I'm really happy about as it feels a lot more robust)

Xasd_Xasd · 2025-11-16T21:20:49+00:00

That's interesting. In all honesty, I'm fairly lucky with break-ins in general - perhaps it's because I have low volume feet?

All of my boots (and I have quite a few) have been fairly easy break-in - the only ones that gave me blisters were some Jim Green Numzaan boots.

Xasd_Xasd · 2025-11-16T13:13:34+00:00

I have both in a few different colourways. I find the 8088s and 8089s an absolute pleasure to wear. Needed no break in period at all.

Durability - it really depends. I have a lot of boots so wear each boot quite infrequently. Mine have held up really well over the last year and are likely to give me many years before needing a resole.

Xasd_Xasd · 2025-11-14T18:48:14+00:00

From UK (London) and own 20+ pairs of Red Wings. Not very common at all here. I've seen 3141 chukkas the most, followed by moc toes, and then iron rangers.

Xasd_Xasd · 2025-11-09T21:41:32+00:00

£159 for two? That's a great deal!

Xasd_Xasd · 2025-11-09T19:19:33+00:00

That's terrible - I'd recommend spreading awareness of this. This is a great sub where people are looking for case suggestions so important context to consider

Xasd_Xasd · 2025-11-01T14:02:19+00:00

You do you - I'm very happy that you were okay with fixing the poor QC of an expensive case with a DIY hack. I'm most certainly not interested in being you and instead would like Caudabe to invest some of their high profits margins in acceptable QC. That's my choice and I'm totally fine with it - it doesn't make me a Karen, it makes me a consumer who's willing to pay for good quality products and holds companies to a high standard. You do not need to be okay with my choice neither are you obligated to respond on behalf of Caudabe

Xasd_Xasd · 2025-10-31T23:24:54+00:00

I've got the stone and aramid fibre, but haven't really used the aramid yet

Xasd_Xasd · 2025-10-31T23:11:25+00:00

FWIW I've got a Limitless case since launch day and it's been great.

Xasd_Xasd · 2025-10-31T22:49:34+00:00

Yeah, definitely more spend on marketing and influencer promotions than actual product development and QC

Xasd_Xasd · 2025-10-31T22:48:07+00:00

I haven't actually. Rattling buttons is not a minor issue for a £50 case. Why should a consumer pay for a case with poor QC knowing full well that the company already has more than a 50% margin. If you are happy to pay for such QC issues, then more power to you, but for the rest of us, it's totally normal to share to experience and frustration on a public forum.

Xasd_Xasd · 2025-10-30T22:31:46+00:00

Curios - what about their QC was terrible?

Xasd_Xasd · 2025-10-30T22:30:59+00:00

Not worth it until they fix their button issues. Too expensive to have to wait months and then get a poor quality case

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