The YMWDLOM Thread

Had the day off of work.....

APC jeans
Bayfield boots
light blue OCBD with a light gray sweater over that.


In other news, I had to send my Daltons back to AE because the tongue on the left boot was all messed up. It kept shifting over to the outside portion of the boot so much so that you could see my sock through the laces. I wasn't sure if it was a defect, or what, but apparently the problem was due to my instep. They're bonding the tongue and sending them back. Anyone else have a problem like this with boots?

In other OTHER news, there's a day in December that the wife gets 40% off of all items in the store (Nordstrom), so I'm currently figuring out what to purchase. I'm thinking a pair of AE's....possibly park ave's or 5th aves in dark brown (I can order anything out of the AE catalog), a Tumi Suitcase, and maybe a pair of Blundstone boots.....I'm undecided on that.

Originally Posted by evolved

.... there's a day in December that the wife gets 40% off of all items in the store (Nordstrom),...

very nice

Originally Posted by evolved

Had the day off of work.....

APC jeans
Bayfield boots
light blue OCBD with a light gray sweater over that.


In other news, I had to send my Daltons back to AE because the tongue on the left boot was all messed up. It kept shifting over to the outside portion of the boot so much so that you could see my sock through the laces. I wasn't sure if it was a defect, or what, but apparently the problem was due to my instep. They're bonding the tongue and sending them back. Anyone else have a problem like this with boots?

In other OTHER news, there's a day in December that the wife gets 40% off of all items in the store (Nordstrom), so I'm currently figuring out what to purchase. I'm thinking a pair of AE's....possibly park ave's or 5th aves in dark brown (I can order anything out of the AE catalog), a Tumi Suitcase, and maybe a pair of Blundstone boots.....I'm undecided on that.

I have that issue with basically all boots.

evolved
you need to find something that hardly ever or never goes on sale ... buy and resell

Originally Posted by Glight

Went and checked out my 1,000 mile boots at the store yesterday. Very nice... Can't wait til Christmas to actually be able to wear them.

Please check out and vote in my compression apparel thread my ymwdlom brethren

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Wolverine can suck it. Bunch of shysters.

I hope you enjoy your boots though.

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

evolved
you need to find something that hardly ever or never goes on sale ... buy and resell

Ghurka bags come to mind

The misses would shoot me if I did that, lol.

One of those will be a purchase next year, in any event.

Originally Posted by dwass325

Wolverine can suck it. Bunch of shysters.

I hope you enjoy your boots though.

Did your prior issue with the 1K's never get resolved?

i'm thinking about picking up some Alden Kudu Indy's for the rough weather.... thoughts?

was just surfing the web while watching football today and ran into this groupon. thoughts?
http://www.groupon.com/deals/stephen...K3q89ETgAoyyPe

Originally Posted by Mike Larry

was just surfing the web while watching football today and ran into this groupon. thoughts?
http://www.groupon.com/deals/stephen...K3q89ETgAoyyPe

not familiar with the designer. most MTM suits are actually fused, which sucks. i'd bet this is MTM and not ACTUAL bespoke. that being said, fit is everything, so if he can make a suit that fits you well, that's great. for you, however, i'd say you're at risk for not really knowing what you want. many people go into a MTM/Bespoke fitting not knowing what they want, just go with the house style/tailors natural inclinations and end up very disappointed. even if i went with you to every fitting, all i'd do is recommend what i think looks good, which is just my opinion. unless you really know what you're looking for, i wouldn't jump. you can find deals like this all the time.

Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci

i'm thinking about picking up some Alden Kudu Indy's for the rough weather.... thoughts?

YES. That's my thought. Astonishingly comfortable and well made. I've read the Kudu is great for foul weather.

Originally Posted by evolved

Ghurka bags come to mind

The misses would shoot me if I did that, lol.

One of those will be a purchase next year, in any event.



Did your prior issue with the 1K's never get resolved?

They agreed to pay for half of the repair. I just have a big issue with a company selling such an expensive product, going bad as a result of an obvious manufacturing error (not the normal wrinkling or rip found on seconds), and then not agreeing to stand by their product at all until I blew up their Facebook page.

I'll probably get them repaired, sell them, and never purchase from Wolverine again. They've proven, without a doubt, they are not on the level they're trying for.

what do you guys think of this pattern?

Originally Posted by dwass325

They agreed to pay for half of the repair. I just have a big issue with a company selling such an expensive product, going bad as a result of an obvious manufacturing error (not the normal wrinkling or rip found on seconds), and then not agreeing to stand by their product at all until I blew up their Facebook page.

I'll probably get them repaired, sell them, and never purchase from Wolverine again. They've proven, without a doubt, they are not on the level they're trying for.

What was the issue with your 1k miles? I'm still planning on getting a pair but haven't pulled the trigger because of the price.

Originally Posted by sgplayer69

what do you guys think of this pattern?

Pattern is good. Looks like a skinny tie though.

Originally Posted by ShootyzGruve

What was the issue with your 1k miles? I'm still planning on getting a pair but haven't pulled the trigger because of the price.

I bought a pair of 744 LTD seconds. They were seconds bc they had a minor defect (wrinkle) on the shaft of one boot. After 10-15 wears, the toe cap literally started coming off - it wasn't stitched on properly. I understand that I purchased seconds, but they were still $609 and Wolverine's answer was basically "tough." If Wolverine wants to be a legitimate player in this space, this ain't gonna fly. The same things that might work on $100 boots don't work when you're selling boots that, when discounted, are still higher than an average car payment.

Alden whiskey leisure hand sewn at the Willis Tower Sky Deck yesterday.

I'm not afraid of heights but this made me pause for a second.

Originally Posted by dwass325

I bought a pair of 744 LTD seconds. They were seconds bc they had a minor defect (wrinkle) on the shaft of one boot. After 10-15 wears, the toe cap literally started coming off - it wasn't stitched on properly. I understand that I purchased seconds, but they were still $609 and Wolverine's answer was basically "tough." If Wolverine wants to be a legitimate player in this space, this ain't gonna fly. The same things that might work on $100 boots don't work when you're selling boots that, when discounted, are still higher than an average car payment.

Yeah that sucks. I actually mentioned this to the store I bought them from and they had never heard of an issue like this but we're surprised Wolverine wouldn't stand behind them. Nevertheless they said that they (the store) would stand behind them no matter what.

Mine are also $350 and not $600, so that makes me a little more comfortable too.

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Does anyone have any experience with Blundstone boots?

Originally Posted by dwass325

Pattern is good. Looks like a skinny tie though.

its just the picture

How hard is it to alter a 40L to a 40R?

BB has some killer deals, but I'm a 40R with 33 waist, 33 in seam. How much work would it take to shorten up a 40L to me?