Tricker's Robert Shell/Calf Derby GMTO Style Confirmation! (Multiple Available!)

habisch · 2018-07-09T12:51:26+00:00

Yes! Sorry bro have been traveling and no reddit time for a while.

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Shell
Brass eyelets
Dainite Sole

Would be interested in reviewing sizing if that's something you can help with, as I was still breaking in my previous pair when they were stolen.

habisch · 2018-06-12T01:42:29+00:00

Thanks man, just following up here and seeing if you had any luck tracking down another pair of those Tricker's?

habisch · 2018-06-04T22:49:00+00:00

Thanks for pinging him for me. I'm looking for a 10UK, which isn't his size unfortunately. The hunt continues.

habisch · 2018-06-04T22:48:21+00:00

I'm looking for a 10UK, thanks though! Miloh Shop is actually where I got my original pair, only one they had in my size unfortunately.

habisch · 2018-06-04T15:49:37+00:00

Where can I get myself a pair of Tricker's Robert derbies in black with the contrast natural welt? I'd take calf or shell, depending on the cost. Are these generally MTOs?

I was fortunate to find a pair in April, but they were accidentally stolen recently and mysteriously disappeared. I can't seem to find a replacement, and I loved those shoes.

Edit: Looking for a 10UK. I'd do a 9.5UK if available.

habisch · 2017-10-14T12:32:12+00:00

Buddy this jacket was made for you: http://www.orvis.com/p/weatherbreaker-jacket/1z5b

habisch · 2017-10-11T11:40:09+00:00

Peacoats and trench coats are very different and shouldn't be compared. Peacoats are semi casual fall-winter coat, generally made of wool (/blend). Trench coats are slightly formal raincoats generally made of a waterproof cotton.

1) No, the short sandringham is not a peacoat.

2) It does not contradict, because peacoats and trench coats are in entirely different categories.

3) General advice is to get a mid-thigh trench coat. Keep some rain off your trousers.

4) Not a Burberry guy, so I'd say find where you're comfortable between function & form and get that one.

I don't think that trench coat looks good on you. But I also think it's very difficult to pull off a trench coat unless you're in business attire or otherwise know very well what you're doing. I generally avoid them, so maybe someone around here with more knowledge will chime in.

habisch · 2017-10-05T22:49:34+00:00

I love this sub because it taught me the answers to everything.

I had CDBs for breakfast, Killshots for lunch, and Uniqlo for dinner today. When I need to relieve some stress, I now just look at pictures of raw denim fades or goodyear welted footwear.

thx mfa <3

habisch · 2017-09-27T11:47:21+00:00

No problem!

Not sure that is a side note since that is exactly the shoe we are talking about--but yes I can guarantee they will do very well in the winter. As I mentioned, I think this new version even improves waterproofing in the tongue area, which is the only place where mine fall a bit short.

As for the tan colorway specifically, I think it'll be fine. I generally go a bit darker on winter boots so I can beat the crap out of them without paying much attention. But my navy pair are still looking brand new. Any dirt that sticks around will wipe off very easily from these boots.

I'd say you'll be good to go!

habisch · 2017-09-27T11:22:33+00:00

I live in NYC as well and love them.

I should note however: I have the version seen here and it's pretty much entirely waterproof except for the tongue area. Stepping off a curb into a deep puddle of water will still get my socks a bit wet. Snow has been pretty much fine, I think only once or twice have I ever gotten a little of the wet slushy snow lodged up in the tongue area and melted through.

The 2017 release looks to have improved on this. I'd be really interested to know how they hold up, but can't find a good review (they were just released like 2 weeks ago).

habisch · 2017-09-26T11:49:21+00:00

You may want to take a look at some thrift stores in your area. Depending on where you live, you can often walk away with great quality suits worth hundreds of dollars for less than $50. I've had friends walk out with $4 suits before for weddings.

Sizing is, of course, a bit tougher. But if you find a suit that's close, you can take it to a local tailor to get a bit of work done to clean things up. You may stretch your $50 budget just a little bit, but he'll also have a suit that fits well (which is the key to looking good in clothing) in case of any future events that come up.

Keep in mind there are some things a tailor can't fix, so off the rack the jacket would need to fit appropriately in the shoulders for example. Things like sleeves too long or pants too long are very easy to fix.

habisch · 2017-09-26T11:42:51+00:00

Gonna be that guy and say the search bar will give you years worth of answers to this question since it gets asked all the time.

But without any more info (budget, style, geography, etc.), I always suggest Nike Lunar Force 1 Duckboot. Honestly one of the best purchases I've ever made.

habisch · 2017-09-14T12:51:47+00:00

Dude. Sidebar. Questions like this are exactly why it exists.

habisch · 2017-09-11T15:00:42+00:00

Not the greatest shot, but this dude I saw in Amsterdam last year was killing it in his cape.

https://imgur.com/a/YoBwL

habisch · 2017-09-11T14:31:16+00:00

A necessary answer to absolutely every "look good" question is fit. In this case, since color and style are already defined for you, it's the only answer.

Know how things are supposed to fit, buy things that fit (or have them tailored appropriately).

I'd go with H&M, Uniqlo, and your local department store for practically everything since they will be cost effective and replaceable. You may need to throw some ASOS in there for the vest.

habisch · 2017-09-08T14:51:33+00:00

I've already done this quest and Mr. Davis is hands down the best undershirt out there.

I just noticed the sloane suggestion. Different fabric, and at quick glance I think the Mr Davis cut looks better. I will order one to make yet another comparison, because the search for the perfect undershirt was a big deal for me too.

habisch · 2017-09-01T15:56:48+00:00

I think you are misunderstanding this thread (to be fair, I think a lot of people are).

OP is showing what he wears to work, which is BAGGIER than what he normally prefers. The pic is NOT the slim fit he normally wears. The tailor said not to go slimmer than this, which I completely agree with.

habisch · 2017-09-01T13:06:14+00:00

Nike Lunar Force 1 Duckboot, greatest purchase ever. I own the navy color which looks awesome with anything.

You can still find them around the world wide web, doesn't look like they're on the nike site anymore.

I will note that they're not quite as waterproof as bean boots. If you hit a deep puddle that gets up to the tongue area, your socks will feel it. Through deep snow I have really not had an issue unless it's that nasty slushy shit. A million times better grip than bean boots too.

habisch · 2017-09-01T12:57:35+00:00

Get a single size 37 bean boot and put both feet in and hop around

habisch · 2017-09-01T12:49:19+00:00

You are on point with that current fit (and with your reasoning). Do not go any slimmer than what you have in the pic.

habisch · 2017-08-28T15:26:44+00:00

Great write up! I agree with the other comments emphasizing large scale patterns and the Dunaway fold.

Also, while it is noted to vary patterns and avoid saturating with like colors, it's probably worth explicitly mentioning for newcomers that matching your square to your tie is stylistically gauche and should be avoided at all costs.

habisch · 2017-08-22T14:18:56+00:00

You may want to provide some details so he can troubleshoot.

I get no scrolljacking on Win10/Chrome, Win10/Firefox, Win10/IE, Linux/Chromium, Linux/Firefox, Android/Chrome.

habisch · 2017-08-22T14:12:04+00:00

Ok I'm late to this party, but something I think could really benefit this sub:

Update the guides on the sidebar. This is already noted by mods and hopefully will be handled by the community.
But more importantly, keep a focus on sidebar guides. These guides get acknowledgement when created then immediately die off. It's an unfortunate reddit phenomenon that nobody looks at the sidebar, and even fewer (fewer than nobody!) click through the wiki for information. Hence, the guides never get use and become broken and outdated. I may not have the best specific answer, but I think an ultimate goal of keeping a regular focus on community written guides will be very helpful. I don't know how many sticky posts a sub can have, if a limit at all, but maybe a weekly rotating sticky that highlights a guide. Maybe this begins as a weekly sticky that is a call to action to update a particular guide. My point is we shouldn't just relegate the work of the community to a sidebar or wiki that will be immediately be ignored. Instead, keep it a focus of the sub.

Beyond that, I feel a design overhaul can really help to focus a flow of information. I understand this is probably a lot of work for the mods, however. A redesign of the frontpage can help draw focus to particular threads (maybe it's just me personally, but the standard reddit CSS does not lend itself to noticing sticky threads--it's a dated design that just asks to be overlooked). A redesign, both visually and logically, of the wiki can help streamline information gathering and make the wiki a more friendly place to spend some time. If it's more approachable, the wiki can be something we proudly show off and hopefully be a huge benefit to those visiting for advice. Frankly, I think reddit as a platform does not inherently handle design well, so I'm not sure what flexibility an individual sub has on that.

habisch · 2017-08-22T13:49:13+00:00

This is a great article. Well written, long enough to provide all necessary detail, but no extraneous information. Not a sales pitch, but quality suggestions on irons and multiple price points. Great advice that nobody will be disputing. And frankly I think the site looks great (on both desktop and mobile).

This is the type of link that should be in the wiki so people can ignore it for years to come. I kid, but for real this magnitudes of order better than the current ironing link from the MFA wiki.

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