Random questions to which you seek an answer

[Megatron1505]

Question for American folks, who makes the footwear for the retailer Steven Alan? There stuff is made in the USA and I see that they have a relationship with both Alden and Thorogood, does anyone know if it's either of them?

[mclaincausey]

Yeah but I think I'm going to go Mexican tonight…

[Megatron1505]

Is there a large "Safety Rugby" match occurring in the colonies this evening?

[Chris]

I don't think so.  Today is National Baked Alaska Day, which is traditionally a quiet day of rest and introspection.

[Seul]

"They call them fingers but I've never seen them fing… Oh wait: there they go..."

[jdl1279]

Well, I unfortunately have had a incident with my favorite moccs that has left me short a casual shoe. Was looking at possibly picking up some birkies, notably the Alabama, but have no idea on sizing, or general experience with the brand. Given that there are a few fans here, looking for any help or relative input

[JCMx800]

Go by EU size, I am a 42.5 in sneaker, 42E in boots (whites boots) and I am a 42 wide width in Birkies
Maybe order a pair and send em back? Birkies are nothing rare and most of the retailers has every size in stock. Or go into a store…

[jdl1279]

Looking at them, pretty sure I would need a 44, which is the same as my Mephistos…wanted to be sure they ran true. Nearest retailer to my knowledge is an hour away in a town I don't get to often. Thanks for the advice

[Aetas]

@jdl1279:

Birkenstock..but have no idea on sizing, or general experience with the brand. Given that there are a few fans here, looking for any help or relative input..

Hi jdl,
like jmc I´m EU 42,5 - 43, UK 9, US 9,5-10.
I rotate two Boston in 42 and 43 in normal width.(There is also a slender width)
They are very comfortable and last a life time, if you don't step to often on the edge of the cork latex footbed.

[jdl1279]

Thanks brother, kind of dig yours too, minus the black color

[madmonday]

Those are dope @Aetas what do you recall what kind of leather those are?

[Aetas]

Thanks @madmonday , classic smooth leather in blue.

[Snowy]

@Aetas:

Hi jdl,
like jmc I´m EU 42,5 - 43, UK 9, US 9,5-10.
I rotate between 42 and 43 in normal width

Exactly the same here. Usually US 9.5, am a 43 in these.

[jdl1279]

Which denim available in the 666 would one suggest as the most comfortable year round to work in? Where I'm working is notoriously hot in summer and can get pretty frigid during these cold months. Looking to pick something up for DWC that will be on me 24/7 for the full two years. Torn between too many options lol

[Seul]

UHR and XHS are out… Maybe the SII?..

[Megatron1505]

25oz is more breathable than 18 imo. Plus, if I can wear 25oz in Jakarta then anyone can wear it anywhere.

[Seul]

It's something I just can't fathom… But maybe I'm the wrong person answering this... I think of 5C° as being the idéal temperature... Inside and out...

[mahlon321]

@jdl1279, I live basically in the same neck of the woods as you and I've been in 25oz for 2 summers, and wasn't dying. They breath well. You could also do 21oz, that stuff breathes really well also.
You may have to wash them a bit more if you are working in them but you should be fine temp wise

[Seul]

He has the XHS'es, so I'm guessing he found them to be too hot to handle during the summer…

[mahlon321]

woops, forgot about that…carry on