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    • Denimhead 0D
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      IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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      • AdamJA
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        "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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        • ?
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          @AdamJ cause both is the only option to go

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          • MizmazzleM
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            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...

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            • T4920T
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              @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.”

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              • MizmazzleM
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                @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...

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                • T4920T
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                  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.”

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                  • OaktaviaO
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                    @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: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                    • JerkStoreJ
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                      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.

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                      • MizmazzleM
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                        @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...

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                        • MizmazzleM
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                          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...

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                          • OaktaviaO
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                            @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: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                            • MizmazzleM
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                              @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...

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                              • OaktaviaO
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                                @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: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                • GraemeEG
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                                  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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                                  • Danimal506D
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                                    @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

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                                    • OaktaviaO
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                                      @Danimal506 I used the last little bit of a jar of Saphir Renovator. I will probably just use mink oil next time though.

                                      IG: electricindigowizard

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

                                      WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                      • MizmazzleM
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                                        I’m about to pull the trigger on these Milanos. Trying to decide between this Amalfi black or the Insignia Blue.
                                        Black is classic. That blue is sick looking I think

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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...

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                                        • OaktaviaO
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                                          @Mizmazzle blue for sure, I have those bookmarked for a future purchase lol

                                          IG: electricindigowizard

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

                                          WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                          • MizmazzleM
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                                            @Oaktavia I bet that blue would change all type of cool tones. Being a oiled leather like the Habana…I wonder if it will actually lighten up as it kinda dries out…

                                            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...

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