Random questions to which you seek an answer
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@Filthy:
Out of curiosity, what's the maximum amount of vertical shrinkage one can hope to get put of a pair of XHS? I've never had the foresight to try to figure this out on my own before. I figure about .75 of an inch?
In my experience it had varied from 0.5-0.8” but that is with a hot (50-60C), soak, a little agitation and air dry. If you wanted to do a machine wash and tumble dry you may get an inch, not least on a pair with a full, unhemmed inseam.
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Thanks pal
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No, The Flat Head took it's inspiration from Ford Flathead engines of the 30's….
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a20122917/ford-flathead-v8-explainer/
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@Filthy:
Next I am thinking about drilling into the inside sole with a fine drill bit and injecting a small about of boot oil in there.
@zhivago @motojobobo this actually worked. I wore them all day lots of walking, and no squeaking.
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Genius Sir! Seeing a potential side gig here for you man!!
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Well done @Filthy ! Not surprised…your idea sounded solid from the beginning and execution was likely spot on. You ought to post it in places like styleforum or reddit where these boots get a lot of traffic. There is value in your hack as I’ve read about many Wesco/Viberg/Whites owners complaining about sole squeak and either sending them back or selling them.
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@Giles did you ever get that kayak? just upgraded from my 2014 outback to a 2017 pro angler.
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Printed t-shirt discussion moved here:
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I'm looking for a large, waterproof, and hard-core durable back pack. Anyone have any suggestions? My Timbuktu bag is over 10 years old and is still serviceable but I feel like I am ready for something else.
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@Filthy – I'm all about the offerings from either Ortlieb (I have the Packman Pro 2) or Mission Workshop (I had the Rambler at one time).
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Ooh, this sounds like a question for @Anesthetist, @Graeme, or @Cutlasshound…
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I knew you guys would have something awesome to suggest
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Look at the Attrack…...
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Ooh, this sounds like a question for @Anesthetist, @Graeme, or @Cutlasshound…
No offense to Luke and Giles. But I am hoping they have something to suggest that looks less like something from the movie Cliffhanger.
These could possibly work… but I am looking for something that is not a roll top and can fit under an airline seat (even if it sticks out a bunch).
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Look at the Attrack…...
Wow that's a good one…
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But Cliffhanger is cool af dude! Don't you wanna look like Sly, @Filthy??
Still gonna steer you towards Mission Workshop. Plenty of non-rolltop options and v well made.
