The Official Dieworkwear Appreciation Thread

[mak1277]

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1969 Rolex Explorer Ref. 1016 'Frog's Foot'

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[imatlas]

A while ago there was a discussion of J. Peterman on this thread. Thought this tidbit from an interview with Steve Zahn was interesting:

Your father-in-law is J. Peterman of J. Peterman. Is that pretty much all you wear now?

Yeah. I'm growing into the J. Peterman stuff, but I have everything. There are closets in this house they're filled with coats that have never been worn and still have the paper over the buttons. When I was a lot younger, I was like, "I don't know if I'm going to wear this." Every Christmas was insane, getting J. Peterman stuff. And now I'm finding, "Oh yeah, no, I'll wear this."

Steve Zahn on 'The White Lotus,' Life on His Farm, and That Prosthetic

“It never occurred to me that people would go, ‘Penis!’”

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The character Zahn played in Treme is based on a friend of mine. How weird would it be to watch a fictionalized version of yourself?!?

 

[hpreston]

The character Zahn played in Treme is based on a friend of mine. How weird would it be to watch a fictionalized version of yourself?!?

OK,
1) super cool you know that person, I loved that character in Treme (also, just, such a cool radio station, I stream it a lot)

2) if my life were ever dramatized/fictionalized, I would be honored if I were played by Zahn.

 

[scurvyfreedman]

Apropos of today's post on PTO, I was born in the mid-70s and still remember the cowboy boot period carrying over into the early 80s. There were numerous movies that were about cowboys, and I mean the modern type not the classic Westerns. John Travolta was in one. I think Richard Gere may have been in another, but I could be making that up. Also, there were a lot of crossover popular songs by Country & Western artists in those days. Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Kenny Rogers were all huge stars. The Dukes of Hazard was a huge show for kids and they wore western wear even though they were southerners and I'm not sure they ever had jobs, so it would be stretch to call them cowboys or even farmers.

Last year my sister asked if I thought my father still had those cowboy boots he used to have in the back of his closet. He did't wear them past 1984, but they were in the closet at least until 2010. He grew up in Queens, went to school in NYC, Philadelphia, and Newark, and once he had kids lived in the suburbs of NYC and Washington DC. He was never a cowboy or even tied to the culture.

 

[slows2k]

great PTO article Derek, along with a lot of suggestions for boots at any price point. Along these lines I have been really attracted to this Butterscotch LB makeup with RDT, that seems to slot somewhere in between a cowboy boot, side zip, and rocker boot of some sort. Anyone have thoughts on these: are they awesome balancing act or a terrible Frankenstein of styles?

Rolling Dub Trio x ButterScotch - Gleaners Zip - Natural Roughout (BS Exclusive)

A ButterScotch exclusive the The Gleaners side zip in Natural Roughout is a classic western side zip boot with a narrow silhouette that is a little bit country and a whole hell of a lot of Rock & Roll. The leather selected is Natural Roughout that we have used in the past on our STAN boot...

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[dieworkwear]

great PTO article Derek, along with a lot of suggestions for boots at any price point. Along these lines I have been really attracted to this Butterscotch LB makeup with RDT, that seems to slot somewhere in between a cowboy boot, side zip, and rocker boot of some sort. Anyone have thoughts on these: are they awesome balancing act or a terrible Frankenstein of styles?

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Rolling Dub Trio x ButterScotch - Gleaners Zip - Natural Roughout (BS Exclusive)

A ButterScotch exclusive the The Gleaners side zip in Natural Roughout is a classic western side zip boot with a narrow silhouette that is a little bit country and a whole hell of a lot of Rock & Roll. The leather selected is Natural Roughout that we have used in the past on our STAN boot...

www.butterscotchlb.com

Those boots seem cool. $900 is a bit of money though. FWIW, you can find the Lucchese Jonah for about $500 sometimes.

Lucchese Jonah- Espresso — Carriages Fine Clothier | Baton Rouge, LA | Men's Clothing

DESCRIPTION Jonah is an equestrian take on the classic roper. This regal yet simple version includes an inside zip for easy access. Available in American calf or maracca suede. Leather sole. Handmade in Texas. Shaft: Maracca Suede Calf 7” Sole: Leather Toe: R toe Heel: R heel GY89

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[upsett1_spaghett1]

Those boots seem cool. $900 is a bit of money though. FWIW, you can find the Lucchese Jonah for about $500 sometimes.

Lucchese Jonah- Espresso — Carriages Fine Clothier | Baton Rouge, LA | Men's Clothing

DESCRIPTION Jonah is an equestrian take on the classic roper. This regal yet simple version includes an inside zip for easy access. Available in American calf or maracca suede. Leather sole. Handmade in Texas. Shaft: Maracca Suede Calf 7” Sole: Leather Toe: R toe Heel: R heel GY89

www.carriagesbr.com

But for $900 you can rock RDTs that almost no one has and might not be reissued and someone will stop you on the sidewalk and go “those boots are so cool! Where’d you get them, Macy’s?”

 

[slows2k]

Those boots seem cool. $900 is a bit of money though. FWIW, you can find the Lucchese Jonah for about $500 sometimes.

Lucchese Jonah- Espresso — Carriages Fine Clothier | Baton Rouge, LA | Men's Clothing

DESCRIPTION Jonah is an equestrian take on the classic roper. This regal yet simple version includes an inside zip for easy access. Available in American calf or maracca suede. Leather sole. Handmade in Texas. Shaft: Maracca Suede Calf 7” Sole: Leather Toe: R toe Heel: R heel GY89

www.carriagesbr.com

Yeah no question $900 is dear. The ones you linked seem like a good alternative, and probably more available.

But for $900 you can rock RDTs that almost no one has and might not be reissued and someone will stop you on the sidewalk and go “those boots are so cool! Where’d you get them, Macy’s?”

Funny thing to be concerned about, where people think your boots are from. I guess if that worries you then carry on. No one thinks twice when a pair of Aldens now costs near $700 after tax, but these at $900 are beyond the pale?

 

[vespertiliovir]

@slows2k though I personally would struggle to spend $900, I think those RDT look awesome

 

[Remy Fool]

Funny thing to be concerned about, where people think your boots are from. I guess if that worries you then carry on. No one thinks twice when a pair of Aldens now costs near $700 after tax, but these at $900 are beyond the pale?

I read his hypothetical scenario as him just poking fun at the average shopper. My manager's manager said I was very "J.Crew" when I was wearing a Scott & Charters cardigan once. Those are just the places these people shop at.

 

[slows2k]

I read his hypothetical scenario as him just poking fun at the average shopper. My manager's manager said I was very "J.Crew" when I was wearing a Scott & Charters cardigan once. Those are just the places these people shop at.

Fair enough; maybe I read more snark into it than was there. If so, my bad.

They would be a lot of money to me, make no mistake. But as I’ve gotten further into this I realize that when something EXACTLY as I like it comes along, sometimes it’s just best to jump on it and cry afterward.

 

[dieworkwear]

That other side-zip looks more like a work shoe to me. The rounded toe and thicker heel. Whereas I think of the Lucchese as more Western. I don't think one is necessarily better than the other, stylistically. But if you don't have a strong preference, seems like the Lucchese can get the job done in many outfits for about half the price.

 

[Rebus]

Anyone know about sizing/general last shape on the Savas Legend boot? Site says true to size, but they don't offer returns or half sizes so I want to be sure.

 

[norMD]

I think that the Santa Rosa issac looks like a nice side zip boot, but I cant find the Brown suede in stock anywhere...

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[notmandatory]

I pre-ordered those RDT's from Butterscotch. They're supposed to arrive in October. I agree $900 is a lot but a 50/50 payment structure makes it easier for me to stomach (even though it's not actually any cheaper).