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    • Matty123M
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      You definitely don’t want to Get concrete on your leather boots. The lime in concrete will suck
      All of The oils and moisture out of the leather. A little can add to the character of the boots but any significant or prolonged amount that isn’t washed off very quickly will destroy the leather. Wet concrete has a few chemical Processes going on while it dries. Also bagged concrete mixes will have chemical additives. Beware

      Maybe so. Maybe not

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      • spitfiredealerS
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        Yep and there lies the problem. Is it worth the extra investment if they are going to suffer the same problems as cheaper boots because of the cement….

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        • manufc10M
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          Yep, all the concrete guys I see use rubber boots like Chris said.  I think it would be crazy to buy a custom pair of Wescos to do concrete work in.

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          • xtcclassicX
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            Quick question — who here has shipped a pair of jeans from the US to Ireland (or England or Europe in general)? Who did you use for shipping and how much did it cost? USPS wants $69 and UPS wants about $100 more than that. Surely I’m doing something wrong.

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            • manufc10M
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              @xtcclassic:

              Quick question — who here has shipped a pair of jeans from the US to Ireland (or England or Europe in general)? Who did you use for shipping and how much did it cost? USPS wants $69 and UPS wants about $100 more than that. Surely I’m doing something wrong.

              Damn, I've never spent that much.  I've shipped overseas quite a bit…actually just shipped a pair of jeans to the UK a few weeks ago and I think it was $37 with USPS.  Never use UPS unless your buying the pre-paid shipping through IHUK to return something to them.  Other than that they are usually pretty ridiculous.

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              • xtcclassicX
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                What shipping method did you use? Priority mail or something else? And did you use one of their boxes or did you use your own packaging? Box or padded envelope?

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                • manufc10M
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                  @xtcclassic:

                  What shipping method did you use? Priority mail or something else? And did you use one of their boxes or did you use your own packaging? Box or padded envelope?

                  As for shipping method I'm not entirely sure but I always do the cheapest so whatever that is.  I used my own packaging which was a padded envelope to ship them.

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                  • Clint_DC
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                    @spitfiredealer I've worn Wesco Jobmasters (with steel toes and 100F soles) working on drilling rigs for the last ~12 years.  I'm just now on my 2nd pair which was rebuilt roughly 2 years ago.  The boots themselves have held up great, my main issue now is that the soles are pretty much slick at the balls of my feet.  I rarely clean them or treat them and they commonly get chemicals and all sorts of fluids on them.  The weather looks a little worse for wear but in an environment where most guys get new boots every 6 months, I think it's pretty amazing given my lack of care and maintenance.

                    ATX IH Hoarder

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                    • xtcclassicX
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                      @manufc10:

                      @xtcclassic:

                      What shipping method did you use? Priority mail or something else? And did you use one of their boxes or did you use your own packaging? Box or padded envelope?

                      As for shipping method I'm not entirely sure but I always do the cheapest so whatever that is.  I used my own packaging which was a padded envelope to ship them.

                      Ok thanks. I was pricing Priority Mail because it’s automatically insured. I’ll check standard shipping tomorrow.

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                      • ChrisC
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                        Yeah, I've sent lots of things to Europe via USPS and I always specify "cheapest method possible" when they price it out for me. Clothes usually are in the $25-40 range, I think.  I like using padded plastic envelopes, so contents are a little less likely to get water damaged and/or ripped.

                        Even the least expensive choice will be trackable using the number off the customs form, by the way.

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                        • xtcclassicX
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                          Ok. Do they give you the option to insure the package on the cheapest method, or do you just ship it and cross your fingers?

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                          • manufc10M
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                            Ok. Do they give you the option to insure the package on the cheapest method, or do you just ship it and cross your fingers?

                            It doesn't come with any insurance but I think you might be able to add it?  Also as Chris stated, a tracking number isn't included but you can use the number off of the customs forms.  It also the slowest method, sometimes taking up to two weeks to get to your destination.

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                            • SeulS
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                              @Chris:

                              Even the least expensive choice will be trackable using the number off the customs form, by the way.

                              Not to every country though, only the fancy ones…

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                              • UnTuckedU
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                                @xtcclassic:

                                Quick question — who here has shipped a pair of jeans from the US to Ireland (or England or Europe in general)? Who did you use for shipping and how much did it cost? USPS wants $69 and UPS wants about $100 more than that. Surely I’m doing something wrong.

                                From my experience, using USPS for international is always more expensive than other options. UPS or FedEx should be far cheaper, because they operate in many of the countries abroad, whereas USPS is the American postal system, and will have to pass along shipping to another company at some point.

                                In search of:
                                IHV-04, med.
                                IHSH-185, large
                                IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                                • ChrisC
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                                  @Seul:

                                  Not to every country though, only the fancy ones…

                                  True.

                                  It's slightly embarrassing that Belgium tracks USPS packages better than the US does, even while they're still in the US.

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                                  • louisboscoL
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                                    okay, this question is down to personal preference. but i'd like to hear what you guys think.

                                    i'm heading over to europe in nov. while i'm over in paris from 18-23, i'm taking a day to do a day trip to ghent on the 22/11 (as @Seul suggested). however, a thought struck in my mind to head over to frankfurt. the two cities from paris do not greatly differ by car travel. The only difference is when i hit the german border, i'll most likely be able to cut the travel times as shown by google maps.

                                    i've always wanted to go to germany, have a shot on the autobahn. similarly, i'd like to see belgium and what it can offer.

                                    if it was up to you guys, which would you pick and why?

                                    "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                    • J
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                                      If you were to rate your options on a scale of 1-10 how high on the scale would driving on the Autobahn be? If it’s not 10 maybe do something else.

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                                      • louisboscoL
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                                        in what sense?

                                        oh it's pretty high though (9.9/10), it's always been a dream to drive on the autobahn as a car enthusiast. next to driving on the ring..

                                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                        • J
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                                          Sorry,Rating them on interest,fun, importance of accomplishing in your life kind of like would it cross something off your personal bucket list.

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                                          • SeulS
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                                            Just remember that the Autobahn isn't unlimited speed-wise everywhere… But I'm sure you've done your homework...

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