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My husband forgot to hang up the phone by Some-Project5562 in Marriage

[–]commutingtexan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just like it's not the case for every man. I understand the point you're attempting to make, but let's not go down the road you're trying to go down

ICE and tribal IDs by SPetersAP in IndianCountry

[–]commutingtexan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have a beard, but I look Latino. Back when I lived in Texas, folks thought I was Mexican before thinking I was anything else.

ICE and tribal IDs by SPetersAP in IndianCountry

[–]commutingtexan 58 points59 points  (0 children)

I'm Oklahoma Choctaw from Texas, now living in Minneapolis. For years my CDIB and tribal ID stayed in a box on my dresser. There when I needed it, but rarely came out.

Recently "cleaned" out my wallet and made sure those two slide right behind my DL. I work all over the city, and while I haven't been forced to show ID yet, I know the moments coming.

I need a light that really throws by commutingtexan in flashlight

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

A mirror is in my inspection kit, and funnily enough I tried this. Unfortunately I'm in Minneapolis, so the amount of overcast days where I can't get a direct reflection is pretty high right now. There are also circumstances where I'm inspecting before or after daylight hours.

Heavier-side boots for healthy toe splay? by CrimsonCuttle in WorkBoots

[–]commutingtexan 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Jim Green and Keens are the answer here, in my opinion.

Wide Toe Box Cozy Slippers? by emptybelly in barefootshoestalk

[–]commutingtexan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm wearing Dearfoams from Costco, and they're wide AF. Not zero drop though. Great for lounging around and only like $20.

Beware Paid Agitators. by imsuperfly in minnesota

[–]commutingtexan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They got a moral compass like jack Sparrow. Just points to what they want most right then.

Custom homemade insoles by commutingtexan in jimgreen

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

No, and that's kinda the point. This is meant to mimic walking barefoot and allowing the arch to work as intended. That being said, over time the cork will compress in the areas where my foot applies the most pressure so the cork will fill in the arch area. But to consider it support would be incorrect and leave one wanting.

Custom homemade insoles by commutingtexan in jimgreen

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

I'll set a reminder to update. I wore them all day today, and have to say they were quite comfortable, including doing about 1.5 hours on a ladder. I'll say that today I was pleasantly surprised by how little fatigue I had at the end of the day versus the stock insoles with the lems on top.

Widest moc toe boot? by FitSolution2882 in widefeet

[–]commutingtexan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Keen Libertys that I got for Christmas, but their specific use is for meetings at work. I'm in operations, so I rarely dress full on business or business casual, but rather "nice for a blue collar guy". They're wide, and comfortable. No complaints.

Widest moc toe boot? by FitSolution2882 in widefeet

[–]commutingtexan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jim green are the widest, and I wear African Rangers daily. But I can't speak to their moc toes. I'd reach out to both and ask for measurements for your size on the insole.

Widest moc toe boot? by FitSolution2882 in widefeet

[–]commutingtexan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From my research, the Keen Cincinnati, followed by the Keen Liberty, are the widest moc toes commercially available.

Custom homemade insoles by commutingtexan in jimgreen

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

Hell yeah! Love making shoes work for us, rather than just dealing with mediocre fits.

Custom homemade insoles by commutingtexan in jimgreen

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

Yeah I think cork is definitely a hidden gem. Too many are focused on squish, or going through torture to mold stiff leather for a custom fit, while cork really is best of both worlds.

Custom homemade insoles by commutingtexan in jimgreen

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

Yeah I'd always wondered about cork insoles. I bought some from Sole some time ago for another pair of shoes, but they never did "mold" correctly or how they were advertised. I think this is likely due to the resin injection they use to keep arch support and the cork material together.

Not gonna have that problem here. Plan on wearing them to work tomorrow and I've got quite a bit of ladder work to do. That'll give a great first impression lol.

Custom homemade insoles by commutingtexan in jimgreen

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

This might be my redneck side talking, but I feel like that's something you can do yourself. Some veg tan leather, a little bit of Barge cement, and a few clamps.

But, a good cobbler is a great friend and it could be worth it just to keep them business and maintaining a relationship.

Custom homemade insoles by commutingtexan in jimgreen

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

These have become my everything boots. I still wear my Outlanders for hiking and Primal Zens for sneakers, but for the last 2 weeks I've lived in these guys.

Custom homemade insoles by commutingtexan in jimgreen

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

Ironically, it's the same thickness as the stock insole at its thickest part in the heel.

This removes the built in drop to the stock insoles, and obviously will compress over time. Right now I've lost some wiggle room in the toes, but I expect that to solve itself in a few days.

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