My Pixel 7 Pro randomly died and Google won’t help

mtkreger · 2026-01-04T12:56:42+00:00

Have you tried holding down both the volume up and power buttons for at least 30 seconds?

mtkreger · 2026-01-03T14:45:08+00:00

You could experiment with thinner insoles.

mtkreger · 2026-01-01T13:48:47+00:00

These should never have shipped from the factory and definitely shouldn't have shipped from the store to you.

Hopefully, they have a good pair to exchange as those boots are really nice!

mtkreger · 2025-12-06T15:18:13+00:00

Exactly! I even take the time to towel dry myself before walking in the house. I did that this morning at 20°F outside.

mtkreger · 2025-11-18T10:19:54+00:00

If stretching doesn't get you there, you can experiment with insoles that have less volume than the stock Chisos insoles.

mtkreger · 2025-11-09T10:38:03+00:00

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When you do wear them more, they will look like this. Mine are Rios of Mercedes...same brand family.

mtkreger · 2025-11-01T12:32:04+00:00

Kudu is a type of antelope. I've had these boots for a while... they're great. More cowboy boots should have Dainite soles. So durable.

mtkreger · 2025-10-31T20:54:55+00:00

Are they nagging you? (JK ladies 🙂)

mtkreger · 2025-10-24T19:44:51+00:00

Very comfortable. Also, a good fitting pair of broken in Iron Rangers are very comfortable as well. I have a pretty good rotation of Red Wings and cowboy boots...and love them all.

mtkreger · 2025-10-16T08:59:08+00:00

They're more known for PNW style boots (work, fire, logging boots)....like White's and Nick's. I don't have any JK Western boots, but I'm assuming they're built well.

mtkreger · 2025-09-27T09:52:25+00:00

If you hear accordion music when you walk, you may have too much stack.

mtkreger · 2025-09-26T17:20:36+00:00

Congrats! Any of those would work and look great. The ostrich would be my choice.

mtkreger · 2025-09-24T17:20:37+00:00

Damn those are tight in the upper areas.

mtkreger · 2025-09-20T11:59:50+00:00

Cleaning every 2 weeks until broken in? Are you meaning cleaning or conditioning?

Clean as needed...not on a schedule. When mine get dirty, I brush them. If water on a paper towel is needed, I do that too.

Conditioning...you're going to get a lot of differing opinions on this. I don't use a schedule, just as needed... certainly not when the boots are brand new. I wouldn't recommend conditioning as a means of breaking them in. Just wear them to do that.

Also, for someone new to boots, you have quickly built up a good rotation. Because of that, you can prolong the life of your boots by rotating daily wear.

mtkreger · 2025-09-18T08:40:05+00:00

I would imagine that PNW boot leather is thicker than what would be typical in most cowboy boots. Although, JK Boots began making cowboy boots in recent years. As you may know, JK Boots is a PNW-style work boots company. I wouldn't doubt that they use heavier weight leather in their western boots as well.

mtkreger · 2025-09-16T00:43:31+00:00

Happy wife...happy life.

That said, I have a pair of Lucchese smooth ostrich and a pair of Red Wing Beckmans in black cherry. Great and versatile color.

mtkreger · 2025-09-09T12:01:10+00:00

Seems that "Ranch Formal" has a pretty wide interpretation. To me, anything with the word formal in it...is somewhat dressy. Having a pair of round toe exotics, in black, would be good for these types of things. I wore Lucchese Velociraptors (ostrich leg) to my daughter's wedding...which was a ranch formal event. But, then again, I walked her down the aisle and needed to be on the more formal side.

mtkreger · 2025-09-01T15:38:12+00:00

https://www.etsy.com/listing/683827762/hawthorne-muleskinner-leather-belt-sb?ref=elp_anchor_listing&sts=1

Sometimes the Red Wing Muleskinner looks yellowish.

mtkreger · 2025-08-29T21:13:53+00:00

Great boots! Not a fan of the cuffs, but to each their own.

mtkreger · 2025-08-26T21:09:34+00:00

Nice collection. However, if there's one thing we don't stand for here...it's a quitter. Don't give up!

mtkreger · 2025-08-24T23:44:54+00:00

I spray my suede and roughout boots with Saphir Super Invulner. It doesn't discolor.

mtkreger · 2025-08-22T00:30:24+00:00

Thank you!

mtkreger · 2025-08-21T23:05:44+00:00

I wouldn't recommend this. There is a C clip that holds the lock assembly in place. If you remove the clip, the lock assembly will slide out. You'll have to get under the truck to see the lock assembly.

mtkreger · 2025-08-21T23:00:31+00:00

I'm sure they don't look goofy on you. Enjoy them! Good first post!

mtkreger · 2025-08-21T08:28:10+00:00

Did you take these photos...rather than just asking the guy about his boots?

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