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Recent content by cogbog
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Inverallan 38 3A Navy Blue
You don't really mean cm, right?- cogbog
- Post #3
- Forum: 2011-2017 Streetwear
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Ask a Question, Get an Answer - ask all quick questions here
How much grip do crepe soles get on bicycle pedals?- cogbog
- Post #14,420
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot Review
Crane's, any chance of an update on your original pair of 1ks? Curious to know how they're doing.- cogbog
- Post #5,030
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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suede shoes - post 'em here!
Informative as usual. As many have said, thanks for sharing your knowledge on this board.- cogbog
- Post #1,728
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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suede shoes - post 'em here!
Just out of curiosity, DW, what does tensile strength do for a shoe once it's made? I can see how it would be important for lasting of course. But what about afterward?- cogbog
- Post #1,725
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Equus Leather - English Handstitched Bridle Leather Belts - Official Affiliate and Review Thread
^ Photos would be most welcome!- cogbog
- Post #947
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Leather Quality and Properties
I have a pair of calf AE that seems to do the same thing--when I put them on in the morning they're a little tight, but as my feet warm up they loosen and get more comfortable. I store them in a closet that tends to stay cooler than the rest of my apartment. Or could there be another reason?- cogbog
- Post #958
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Leather Quality and Properties
I misunderstood your tone about latigo--interesting to hear that you used to use it. I brought up the strop connection because I have a latigo strop myself. Works fine, but I believe, as you say, that nicer strops are more often made of other materials like horsehide. I'm trying to imagine it...- cogbog
- Post #702
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Leather Quality and Properties
Thanks a lot, DW. Sounds like you're not particularly excited about latigo. Another question for DW or anyone. What happens to suede as it ages? I mean, presumably it doesn't crack and become unusable, does it? Does it just grow rattier and rattier, or will it ever fail in some obvious...- cogbog
- Post #700
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Leather Quality and Properties
This seems to have turned into another shoe thread--not necessarily bad--but I wonder if I could throw in a potentially inane leather question. What is latigo leather? I've read it was originally used in some connection to saddles, but what makes it unique as a type of leather? Does it have...- cogbog
- Post #670
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot Review
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- Post #4,093
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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Meermin Mallorca Shoes
^ Same size? I wear a 10D in the 5 last and a 9 UK in Olfe. Fits pretty well, with a bit of heel lift. I imagine that I'd be walking out of a 10 in Olfe.- cogbog
- Post #8,117
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot Review
IMO this looks fantastic. Are you happy with how they turned out?- cogbog
- Post #4,053
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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The 5 Nails on Vintage Florsheims. What purpose do they serve?
I would like to know this too.- cogbog
- Post #4
- Forum: Classic Menswear