Recent content by LeeB

For as many times as I have (apparently) been mistaken for Indy on the streets of this fair city, I can only assume that I have some passing resemblance. Therefore, I humbly accept (officially) the role of "Indiana Jones". Mr. Speilberg, my closeup!

Classic workwear The only caveat to that would be the Red Wing boots sold by J. Crew. I have the so-called "Rugged Casuals (model #8147) and they are definately work boots. They also now sell the Red Wing model #899 (previously discontinued). I had bought a pair from a Red Wing store many years...

Classic workwear Sam's Club was selling a vintage-looking Levi's workshirt for about $12 a short while back, in a faded and dark blue. All I can say regarding the $100 work shirt is that, if it's that much, it's not for 'work' whatever the name. Go get yourself a Dickie's chambray workshirt...

I don't think there is any inherent courage in being male or female. Just as there is no gender specification in self confidence. I refuse to wear ultra baggy jeans ( or is the new thing the ultra tight aka. 'skinny' jeans) or wear a ball cap backwards. Does that infer I am shaking the social...

The real issue I see in this question is whether men should be wearing make up on a daily basis. Most of the examples that have been floated thru this thread of men in make have been actors and musicians who are wearing said make up as part of thier role, be it on stage or on film. Really, how...

NO, NO, NO!

My wife and I are both big fans of this show and have watched it religiously since the first season. I especially enjoy that the show incorporates the societal and political upheavals that were occurring at the time period in which the show is set. As someone who was growing up at the time, I...

I have four pairs of boots that I cycle thru for daily wear. A pair of LL Bean light duty work boots (now discontinued), a pair of 6 inch Work America moc-toe boots, 8-inch Red Wing 899 sport boots ( now only offered by J Crew for twice what I paid a number of years ago) and finally, my...

Adventurers - a couple of questions As with most activities, especially outdoor pursuits, I think many of us get caught up in the need to have the right 'uniform' for whatever activity. vI go back to hunting with my Dad and uncle when I was a kid. We were rather poor at the time and the extent...

Adventurers - a couple of questions I can only speak from personal experience with camping ang backpacking for the better part of my life. I will concede that synthetic fabrics have thier place and do perform better in some conditions than other fabrics but, for myself, I prefer wool and canvas...

You know, if it's not being referred to as "Indiana Jones" it's being called a cowboy. Somedays I just smile and nod my head, some days I have to restrain myself from spouting inappropriate comments in public. I've almost taken it to the point of vowing to not wear my dark brown fedora until...

I'm not sure about some of the other hats on the link posted above, but the 'Snowden' and 'Explorer' models are available (and have been for some time) on one site that I know of. . http://www.noggintops.com/page.cfm?p=32

I work in an extremely professional environement and I still se those who think that 'dressed for work' means wrinkled dress pants and a polo shirt. Before moving to my current department (in an office setting) I was an onsite tech and dressed accordingly. As soon as I moved to the business side...

That is truly unfortunate. The two pair of Red Wing's I have (the old and the new) are, in my humble opinion, exceptional boots. To have a minor flaw, especially when buying 'factory seconds' may be forgivable or expected, but to have that many flaws in a pair of production boots is rare. I...

I just lucked out and got a pair of the "Rugged Casual" Red Wing boots made for J. Crew from ebay for less than half price. My expereience with Red Wing's products is that they are the most comfortable boots you can own. The unlined, heavy leather practically molds to your foot and is akin the...