What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[warbird]

Continuing with the theme of a wide brim hat again today. What you can't see me wearing is my favorite boots, chocolate Caimans. Nothing is better than slipping your feet into a pair of cowboy boots and plopping a fur felt hat on your hat. Good stuff.

 

[alanfgag]

Might just be me, but I can't see anything. I have a pair of caiman belly boots too... the most comfortable things I've ever put on my feet.

 

[monbla256]

Wearin' the bosses hat today, my Aussie boss that is my Mid-Fawn Squatter

 

[warbird]

Might just be me, but I can't see anything. I have a pair of caiman belly boots too... the most comfortable things I've ever put on my feet.

You don't see a pics at all? Comes up on mine.

 

[monbla256]

Might just be me, but I can't see anything. I have a pair of caiman belly boots too... the most comfortable things I've ever put on my feet.

Not just you Alan, but the pic's been pulled from PB Myself, I prefer a pair of Goatskin Luchese Ropers for soft

 

[alanfgag]

Puddle jumping today - from the other side, Borsalino marque grande luxe, Firenze, Missoni scarf, Roma - from this side, peacoat, Navy issue with 1932 Buffalo built Pierce-Arrow in the background.

Hard to photograph the 5x velour finish - more accurate hat color in this pic:

hope there's some sun where you are!

 

[alanfgag]

Not just you Alan, but the pic's been pulled from PB Myself, I prefer a pair of Goatskin Luchese Ropers for soft

mine are Lucchese ropers too. Never thought a pair of boots could be comfortable, but I think I could sleep in these.

 

[monbla256]

mine are Lucchese ropers too. Never thought a pair of boots could be comfortable, but I think I could sleep in these.

If you can sleep in those, then DO NOT come down to San Antonio and get a pair made-to-measure as you will NEVER take them off ! I've been getting mine custom made for about 20 years now. A World of difference in fit !! Sorry for going OT

Onward thru the Fog

 

[monbla256]

You don't see a pics at all? Comes up on mine.

It's up now.

Onward thru the Fog

 

[warbird]

I tried to redo it, so maybe it works now.

My caimans are my favorite because they are comfy and just look fantastic. But, my most comfortable boots are about 25 years old now, on their second or third sole, distressed oil tanned brown leather. They are great. Unfortunately several pairs of my boots just don't fit anymore. i stretched them out when I had gained weight. After I lost it they were too big. Wearing them in the rain hasn't done much to shrink them back up. I have put cowboy boot insoles in two pair of them and they at least can be worn now. The vast majority of my boots are 20+ years old. I only have a couple of pair, including the Caimans, that I have bought since then.

 

[danofarlington]

If you can sleep in those, then DO NOT come down to San Antonio and get a pair made-to-measure as you will NEVER take them off ! I've been getting mine custom made for about 20 years now. A World of difference in fit !! Sorry for going OT

Onward thru the Fog

So what is a price range for custom mades then, and are they that much better than off the shelf? And if they are so much better, do I need to go to Texas to get a pair?

 

[johnnycanuck]

And now for something different

Johnny

 

[rlk]

Ancient Austrian Velour

for Mozart's 255th Birthday(hat somewhat younger)

 

[danofarlington]

Continuing with the theme of a wide brim hat again today. What you can't see me wearing is my favorite boots, chocolate Caimans. Nothing is better than slipping your feet into a pair of cowboy boots and plopping a fur felt hat on your hat. Good stuff.

That's a good one.

 

[monbla256]

So what is a price range for custom mades then, and are they that much better than off the shelf? And if they are so much better, do I need to go to Texas to get a pair?

Custom made in calf or goatskin, ie. non-exotic like the Caiman, Ropers are around $800.00 and yes you have to come to the factory in San Antonio as THEY measure your foot to make the last. Once the last is made, you can order from where you live and they will send 'em to you, though a trip to San Antonio is ALWAYS worth it. It's a neat city with a LOT of history.

Onward thru the Fog

 

[DanielJones]

Puddle jumping today - from the other side, Borsalino marque grande luxe, Firenze, Missoni scarf, Roma - from this side, peacoat, Navy issue with 1932 Buffalo built Pierce-Arrow in the background.

Alan, you, the hat and the car seem to be meant to be together there. :eusa_clap

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

You know Warbird, you and actor James Remar could pass for brothers. Too bad I couldn't find a good photo of him from The Phantom, that is what you pic reminded me of.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

Now that is cool. I remember having one of this back in high school. Wore that sucker into the ground.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

Today I was inspired to wear my Resistol Elko conversion. Just seemed right today.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[alanfgag]

Alan, you, the hat and the car seem to be meant to be together there. :eusa_clap
Dan

Thanks Dan - I've tried talking to the bank that now occupies the old Pierce-Arrow showroom about that, but have yet to get the keys. But this is a hundred yards from my office building, at least I can go have lunch with the car every now and again. 8^)