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  1. Griemersma

    Anybody have Chippewa Black Bomber boots?

    Thank you for the info. Sounds to me like you might have what they call the "Black Odessa" boot. Good advice about the insoles-- my Katahdin boots came with amazing insoles, so good in fact that they have made it into several pairs of my shoes and boots. I need to contact L.L. Bean and see if...
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    Anybody have Chippewa Black Bomber boots?

    I'm looking to buy a new pair of dark brown engineer boots and the Chippewa Black Bombers caught my eye. I've already got a pair of Frye Brando's which I really like, but they get a little uncomfortable after a full day of work. I've worn the Chippewa Katahdin boots before and didn't have that...
  3. Griemersma

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    I just got my Frye Brando boots resoled. Here are some pix--sorry they are so huge-- having formatting issues posting from an iPhone... more info on my blog.
  4. Griemersma

    LIFE images update

    I apologize if someone has posted about this already, but I just noticed recently that the LIFE magazine image search no longer limits your search results to 200. Just add source:life to the end of your query.
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    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Thanks for the pix, Jimmer_5. Those were exactly what I'm looking for. The 705 soles are probably the way I'll go if I can find someone reputable around here to put them on
  7. Griemersma

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    About the re-sole: Yeah, the idea is definitely to add some durability, otherwise I would just put some thin rubber soles on like the ones that they already have. Also, I've heard that a Vibram sole might be a little more shock absorbing. Anybody know if there is truth to this? I really...
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    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    resole? Alright, so the thin rubber soles on the bottom of my Brando's are getting close to wearing through to the leather. I was thinking about putting some longer-wearing Vibram half-soles and heels on them, but I'm not sure. They have double leather midsoles, so do you think it would look...
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    Reproduction classic workwear

    Levi's inseams Yeah, we tall people are out of luck. I'm 6'4" and with shrinkage and everything, need at least a 36 inch inseam in Levi's to show any cuff at all. Believe it or not, Old Navy actually had some decent rigid selvedge jeans available about 6-7 years ago for only like $40 or...
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    30's~40's Work Boots

    Hitchcock Boots So, I saw these on the 'bay for $20 (buy-it-now), and figured, why not? Just got them a couple days ago, and have been pretty happy with them. Overall, I think they are pretty darn close in looks to the boots that I have seen in the old catalogs. Actually kinda close...
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    Help with dating vintage Carhartt bandana

    Thanks for the responses, everybody! That one website has one listed for $115.00-- this is going to sound crazy, but I was kind of hoping that it wasn't worth much, that way I wouldn't feel bad carrying it around. Now I feel like I should put it up on the 'bay or something...
  13. Griemersma

    Help with dating vintage Carhartt bandana

    Picked this up at the antique mall today. Any idea on the date for it?
  14. Griemersma

    Atlanta, GA - Vintage shops for men's clothing?

    Good Luck! Try Stefan's Vintage clothing in Little Five Points-- 5-10 years ago it was THE place for 40's and 50's vintage. When celebrities come to town looking for vintage, they send their people there. Found a single-breasted back-belted suit about 2-3 years ago, but haven't been in there...
  15. Griemersma

    New Aero Californian

    Looks great! Love that russet color. Reminds me of this: Enjoy it!
  16. Griemersma

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    So I got myself a pair of Fryes... Based on Marineabilly's photos, I decided to get a pair of the Frye Brando boots. Found them new on eBay for right around $150. Here's a pic after 2-3 weeks of pretty constant wear: My impressions thus far: I'm actually quite happy with these and...
  17. Griemersma

    30's~40's Work Boots

    Stacy Adams Madison Boots They had these on sale at one of our local shoe outlet places a few months back. I think they were only like 60-70 dollars. I have always thought about picking up a pair, but never did. Seeing Marineabilly's pair makes think they might be worth it-- great work, sir...
  19. Griemersma

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    My DIY selvage denim jeans Actually made these back in October, just posting them now... So, I wanted a pair of vintage style jeans for quite a while, but being pretty tall, never could bring myself to drop $170-$200 for a pair of LVC's that I couldn't even try on and that would most likely...
  20. Griemersma

    GREAT AERO half belt thread.

    Cool. Thanks. It will be quite a while before I'll be able to afford one, but when the time comes... The reason I was asking is because the leather on that jacket looks very similar to that on my trusty old Hercules. That jacket has served me well for the last 10 years or so, but...
  21. Griemersma

    GREAT AERO half belt thread.

    Cool. Really what I was wondering was if they currently have something "similar" to that hide and whether you think it is a different finish type from their standard FQHH.
  22. Griemersma

    GREAT AERO half belt thread.

    PB-- Great looking jacket! I really love that hide. When I finally save up enough to buy an Aero, that is the color I want-- it looks darker, more of a seal or chocolate brown than their standard weight HH. Is it a different finish/dye (spray finish perhaps?)? Anybody know if they still...
  23. Griemersma

    *Pics* Old black and gold singer machines

    Great old machine. --Will probably work flawlessly with a little cleaning and oil--those old Singers were built like tanks. I have a domestic model from 1952 that I got from a thrift store for $10. Apparently it had been kept in a barn or something, as it was full of dirt and wasps had...

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