Posts by uiriamu

Quote: Originally Posted by rgoldstein I have a Honda Fit. Ditto. I love this car.

Took some time, but size 8 alpaca-lined black peccary gloves arrived today. Fit amazingly and I could not be happier.

They have used copies of Men's Ex at Book Off on the other side of Bryant Park from Kinokuniya. I got an issue for $4.

Quote: Originally Posted by infurmia Based on measurement around the knuckles (further from the thumb) it seems like you are 8.25 from what you said. I measure ~8.5" and found the gloves to fit a little big. I...

I was wearing them today - I got the red green accented ones (bottom pic) from Urban Outfitters on a bit of a sale. They're okay comfortable - I like the pull tab on the heel a LOT. They don't breathe especially well. I actually have...

Quote: Originally Posted by infurmia For gloves, I have two pairs from this seller (cognac unlined, black alpaca lined), which I have found to be great...

Mink oil is what I've always used on my soccer shoes (boots). I wonder if more high tech conditioners / water repellents would be better.

thanks, yes, I had them shipped. Good to know how much a shoe cobbler would charge. I'm deciding between keeping them and possibly having them stretched, or returning them and getting something else. What I probably need to do is get...

Thanks everyone. I've been focused on AEs because they're ubiquitous, come in all kinds of sizes, and can be had on deep discount even new. I've heard all the "what would you do if you started over" discussion about first...

Quote: Originally Posted by Loose On The Lead At the ball of your foot, in a battle between the foot and the leather, the foot will win. I feel confident about that. I don't feel as confident about a battle between...