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  1. cmeisenzahl

    NO LONGER FOR SALE, THANKS

    cmeisenzahl submitted a new listing: Red Wing Beckman Boots in Black Cherry Featherstone Leather (10.5D) (Nearly New) - Red Wing Beckman Boots in Black Cherry Read more about this listing...
  3. cmeisenzahl

    So what do you recommend to put on the RW Beckman? ...

    I use Montana Pitch Blend on my Alden 405s. Just picked a pair of Red Wing Beckman 9011s. What would you guys recommend using on them? Obenauf's? Mink Oil? Something else? Thanks in advance, Chris
  4. cmeisenzahl

    Boot recommendations? ...

    I have a pair of Alden 405s, neoprene sole. About 9+ years old. Resoled a year ago, they get a ton of wear. Looking for a second pair of boots that are less expensive. I liked the look of the Wolverine 1000 Mile. But several of the comments/reviews haven't been too flattering wrt durability...
  5. cmeisenzahl

    Thoughts on Wolverine 1000 mile boots? ...

    I've got some Indy 405s, and 3 pair of AEs, including some shell longwings. I think I'd like anopther pair of boots and have me eye on the Wolvering 1000 mile line. 1. What are your general impressions of them? 2. How is the fit? True? Big? Small? With my AEs all three pair are generally tru...
  6. cmeisenzahl

    A visit to shoe maestro, Pierre Corthay ...

    Stumbled onto this earlier this morning, thought some of you guys might like it. A visit to shoe maestro, Pierre Corthay | Om Malik "When you think of high-quality, high-end shoes for men, you think of shoes made in England or Italy, thanks in part to brands such as Alfred Sargent, Trickers...
  7. cmeisenzahl

    Single vs. double-vent jackets? ...

    Single vs. double-vent jackets? ... Where in the sartorial hierarchy do single and double-vented jackets sit, relative to each other? Been watching some old 1970s TV shows lately and surprised by how much more common double-vents seemed (at least in those shows) than today. Thanks, Chris
  8. cmeisenzahl

    Any experience w/ Progressive or Erie Insurance? ...

    Getting ready to switch from Allstate for home and auto, their rates continue to climb for us. I've gotten very favorable quotes, significant savings, from both Progressive and Erie Insurance. I like the idea of Progressive as they're huge and have a large presence. I like the idea of Erie as...
  9. cmeisenzahl

    Is Bruce Willis wearing Alden 405s ...

    in this pic? Maybe with commando soles? or are they something else? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...dway-show.html
  10. cmeisenzahl

    What do you consider "evening formal?" ...

    A friend was just invited on a cruise with his company. The itinerary lists the dinner attire as "evening formal." What would you say the lower and upper limits are on such a thing? Not looking for itemized things to buy, just general guidelines. :-) Thanks! Chris
  11. cmeisenzahl

    If They Make This In Shell Cordovan, Sign Me Up ...

    Quirky News | Orange UK "A footwear manufacturer in China has made an electric car out of a giant shoe. It can carry two people up to 250 miles at speeds of up to 20mph on a single charge of the battery underneath the driver's seat. The leather 'bodywork' is made in the same way as a normal shoe...
  12. cmeisenzahl

    You add peak lapels and high arm holes, and I'm in ...

  13. cmeisenzahl

    From Brogues to Loafers, the Making of England's Bespoke Tradition ...

    Sorry if this has already been posted, just getting to the story now. From Brogues to Loafers, the Making of England's Bespoke Tradition - WSJ.com "Tony Gaziano loves shoes. Which is a good thing, since he has spent his entire career making them"”first, in the Northampton, England, workshops of...
  14. cmeisenzahl

    Lego Cufflinks? ...

    Interesting, but I'll pass. ;-) Space Lego Smiley Helmet Cufflinks on Cool Hunting "For the dapper dork Etsy seller Gr0gimann's Space Lego Smiley Helmet cufflinks are a way to subtly show off your inner fanboy. Taking a pressed button-down to another galaxy and sure to spark a conversation or...
  15. cmeisenzahl

    What about Don Cherry ...

    as a potential style muse? ;-)
  16. cmeisenzahl

    Horsehide vs. Shell Cordovan? ...

    I understand what shell is and the very specific area of the horse it comes from. But once in a while I encounter some vintage print ad describing "horsehide" boots. Are these shell? Or just traditional leather from elsewhere on the horse? If it's just traditional leather from elsewhere on a...
  17. cmeisenzahl

    Sources for properly-sized pea coats? ...

    Last year I bought a pea coat at Old Navy that's not too bad, and only $40. But the Large was a little small and the XL was, you guessed it, a little too large. ;-) Ideally I'd like to find a pea coat with the proper measurements like a real jacket or shirt. I'm a 42 or 43. I remember seeing...
  18. cmeisenzahl

    Have You Read Any Mario Vargas Llosa? ..

    I'm not much of a fiction reader and am new to Mr. Llosa. What one or two titles of his would you recommend to get started? Thanks very much in advance, Chris
  19. cmeisenzahl

    My quick look at True Prep ...

    Quick Book Review: True Prep: It's a Whole New Old World "Grabbed this new book (True Prep: It's a Whole New Old World by Lisa Birnbach) after seeing it mentioned a few times. It's definitely not a serious book. More of a tongue-in-cheek and perhaps slightly sarcastic look at the American prep...
  20. cmeisenzahl

    Anyone here have an iPad? ...

    The wife gave me a tentative go-ahead to get one. I'll likely wait for the first price cut or get one as a refurb when available. How do you like it? Any glaring shortcomings for you? A coworker has one and raves about it. The kids have iPod Touches so I'm familiar with the OS and UI. I've...
  21. cmeisenzahl

    A New 'Wall Street' Power Look - WSJ.com ...

    A New 'Wall Street' Power Look - WSJ.com Gordon Gekko is back, with a whole new wardrobe for the power-hungry man. "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," opens Friday. In the 1987 movie "Wall Street," Mr. Gekko and his protÃgà Bud Fox set the standard for men's power fashions. Remember...
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