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    cityofdelusion
    Joined: 1 Jun 2018

    You could keep using them a lot longer if you have them resoled (the rubber outsole, suede insole and cork footbed) by a cobbler. The leather looks very much in tact and well broken in.

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      Mizmazzle
      見習いボス
      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

      Yeah it’d be cool seeing a pair resoled after all this wear.

      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

      last edited by 15 Nov 2023, 01:52 S 1 Reply Last reply 15 Nov 2023, 07:53 Reply Quote 0
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        scarfmace
        Haraki san Expert
        @Mizmazzle
        Joined: 20 Feb 2015

        @Mizmazzle It'll cost more then a new pair though BUT if you want and pay for shipping, I'll send em to you 🤣

        "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

        last edited by 15 Nov 2023, 07:53 M 1 Reply Last reply 15 Nov 2023, 17:35 Reply Quote 0
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          Mizmazzle
          見習いボス
          @scarfmace
          Joined: 29 Jun 2021

          @scarfmace haha. That is tempting, but…pass!

          In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

          last edited by 15 Nov 2023, 17:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • D
            Denimhead 0
            Iron Heart Deity
            Joined: 4 Sept 2023

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            IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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              AdamJ
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 29 Jun 2017

              "why didn't you get the Taupe colourway like I told you to"

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              The devil is in the detail..

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                A Former User
                @AdamJ
                Joined:

                @AdamJ cause both is the only option to go

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                  Mizmazzle
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                  Hey Birk fans. I have a pair of Bostons that I wear around the house daily and sometimes to run errands etc. We’re heading to Vietnam this summer and thinking I need a proper sandal to walk around in all day. Thinking either the Arizona or the Milano. Leaning towards the Milano due to the heel strap.

                  In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                  last edited by 22 Feb 2024, 16:06 T O 2 Replies Last reply 22 Feb 2024, 16:09 Reply Quote 1
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                    T4920
                    見習いボス
                    @Mizmazzle
                    Joined: 27 Apr 2022

                    @Mizmazzle my Birk slides (Kyoto model I think) have taken me on many a hike and bike ride in Thailand, so versatile!

                    “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

                    last edited by 22 Feb 2024, 16:09 M 1 Reply Last reply 22 Feb 2024, 16:10 Reply Quote 0
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                      Mizmazzle
                      見習いボス
                      @T4920
                      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                      @T4920 does that super wide top strap keep them on your foot super securely?

                      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                      last edited by 22 Feb 2024, 16:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        T4920
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 27 Apr 2022

                        Once broken in, yeah, especially when tightened up a little! The bastards tore up my feet to begin with though, should've seen my face when I noticed the beautiful yellow suede was stained with blood that has soaked through from the inside after my first long walk in them!

                        In hindsight, if you're buying a new pair particularly for this trip, a heel strap would probably benefit as you said. Couldn't see myself hiking in Sa Pa rice fields in the Kyotos...

                        “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

                        last edited by T4920 22 Feb 2024, 16:21 M 1 Reply Last reply 22 Feb 2024, 23:43 Reply Quote 0
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                          Oaktavia
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                          @Mizmazzle
                          Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                          @Mizmazzle I have had multiple pairs of Arizonas and one pair of Milanos. I never wore my Arizonas much because they always felt like they were about to slide off. Ended up giving those away. The back heel strap of the Milanos really helps with that and I ended up wearing those quite a bit and still do, even though they are covered in paint and patina. I usually stick with socks and Bostons in colder months and Milanos in the summer.

                          IG: electricindigowizard

                          "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                          WTB: IH-526V-XHS - XL/XXL
                          IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                            JerkStore
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 4 Nov 2021

                            I have a pair of The Real McCoy's Support Clog birkenstock knock-off and cannot recommend it enough. I enjoy them so much more to my old Arizonas. The leather footbed becomes super comfortable after a few wears. My Birks never softened up after months of wear.

                            last edited by 22 Feb 2024, 22:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Mizmazzle
                              見習いボス
                              @T4920
                              Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                              @T4920 I’ll also be bringing some
                              Light hikers of some sort for the trekking portion of our trip. But for daily walking and exploring I’m thinking the Milanos could be great.

                              Thanks @Oaktavia thinking the Milanos will be a solid choice. Def love my Bostons. But the sticky hot climes of SE Asian

                              In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                              last edited by 22 Feb 2024, 23:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Mizmazzle
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                I love mink oil. Dry ass Oiled Habana Bostons. Nice and rich now.

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                                In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                                last edited by 3 Mar 2024, 01:09 O 1 Reply Last reply 4 Mar 2024, 13:40 Reply Quote 3
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                                  Oaktavia
                                  見習いボス
                                  @Mizmazzle
                                  Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                                  @Mizmazzle there must be something in the air. I just conditioned my Bostons the other day. They look so much better!

                                  IG: electricindigowizard

                                  "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                  WTB: IH-526V-XHS - XL/XXL
                                  IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

                                  last edited by 4 Mar 2024, 13:40 M 1 Reply Last reply 4 Mar 2024, 14:26 Reply Quote 0
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                                    Mizmazzle
                                    見習いボス
                                    @Oaktavia
                                    Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                    @Oaktavia yeah man. I find that oiled habana leather doesn’t have much of an “oiled” finish to it at all. Always kinda dusty looking haha. Of course, Colorado is dry as hell this time of year. What did you use to condition yours?

                                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                                    last edited by 4 Mar 2024, 14:26 O 1 Reply Last reply 4 Mar 2024, 14:28 Reply Quote 1
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                                      Oaktavia
                                      見習いボス
                                      @Mizmazzle
                                      Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                                      @Mizmazzle Yeah I agree, looks more dusty than anything and I'm not even in a desert. I used the remaining Saphir Renovateur I had in my jar, just enough left to cover the clogs.

                                      IG: electricindigowizard

                                      "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                      WTB: IH-526V-XHS - XL/XXL
                                      IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

                                      last edited by Oaktavia 3 Apr 2024, 14:30 4 Mar 2024, 14:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • GraemeEG
                                        GraemeE
                                        Joined: 18 Sept 2022

                                        I branched out and picked up a suede pair for the first time.
                                        Anyone have any opinions for or against using any type of waterproofing treatments?
                                        I go Birks in public fairly often rain or shine

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                                        last edited by GraemeE 18 Apr 2024, 18:08 Danimal506D 1 Reply Last reply 19 Apr 2024, 11:55 Reply Quote 1
                                        • Danimal506D
                                          Danimal506
                                          Haraki san Expert
                                          @GraemeE
                                          Joined: 13 Aug 2019

                                          @GraemeE Love my suede Bostons! I don’t wear them in heavy rain. But as far as wear they hold up great!

                                          @Oaktavia What do you use to condition your Bostons?

                                          Kyle, TX

                                          last edited by Danimal506 19 Apr 2024, 11:55 O 1 Reply Last reply 19 Apr 2024, 12:12 Reply Quote 0
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