I see reference to people using "chamois cream" on .. themselves? When I was a lot younger and cycling, my bike shorts had actual leather, but the soft supple kind called chamois. After a ride you had to scrub it out -- particularly women -- and then to keep it supple you used chamois cream on the leather.
Is current day chamois cream basically body glide? I get my bike shorts from Terry and they all have synthetic padding. Shorts don't have leather chamois any more, so what's the stuff for?
A chamois cloth ('chammy') is typically used for polishing cars, but can be purchased very cheaply. Even the stitched together scraps type chammy cloth I bought from Poundland works a treat for any eyewear. Lasts longer than lens cloths, and more consistent with cleaning performance too.
Eager to hear feedback from those who have tried this!
But then once wet seems to absorb never ending quantities of water?
My old one gave out and donβt remember where I sourced it. Like a chamois youβd dry a car with, but thicker that I can work adult dogs on, and tanned with nontoxic stuff only. Thanks :-)
I wonder if someone can explain this cartoon. It's from Punch, 1879.04.19, and for some reason the lady's lack of chamois leather underclothing has her relegated to the second dressmaker?
https://www.punch.co.uk/gallery-image/George-du-Maurier-Cartoons/G0000TU9ZzpotCGc/I0000eMpYT_2KGto
Make sure to get rejected by the insurance company, they do not needlessly suffer. I watch TV while I go to Baggage claim as it may ignore just random music playing in the sprinklers 4th of July? Long story short I just quit drinking because it was what you thought it was so easy literally anyone can do it.
If I were to find some suitable seamless underwear like Smartwool and wore over those some seamless shorts/pants, is it possible to ride those saddles (once they break in) and not get a sore backside?
Mainly thinking about long days/multi-days in the saddle, but without a chamois (as much as I do like my bibs on a normal saddle when out all day).
If so, are there any recommendations for underwear that stays tight/doesn't move around when riding?
I recently received the oak street bootmakers hunt boot in olive chamois suede as a christmas present. (Here)
I have a couple of other pairs of boots that I condition/polish on a recurring basis, but I'm unclear on how to take care of these boots. I have no idea what chamois leather is; should I just treat it like normal suede? If so, is it a good idea to waterproof it with something like the meltonian waterproofing spray(Here)? And what conditioner should I use? I usually use leather honey(here), but I don't know if that's appropriate for use with this type of leather.
Thanks!
Is there a reason that I'm not aware of, as to why I never hear of there's things anymore?
I was at J. Gilbert footwear in Seattle today and they mentioned that the reverse chamois tobacco leather was waterproof because it was so oily. News to me! I have a pair of Kudu Indy boots that are fairly waterproof but was looking for a replacement since they developed a repugnant stench after 6 months of continuous wear.
http://www.aldenshoes.com/Store/DrawProducts.aspx?CategoryID=173&ParentID=4&PageID=&Action=
I was reading a book that talked about chamois goats, and it suddenly dawned on me that chamois leather is the skin of these goats.. always just sort of assumed that it was just a material. D'oh. Do any other redditors want to share any "obvious" realisations they've had?
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Any suggestions for wash cloths to add to my INCH bag that can be re used indefinetly? Without turning into rags?
Specs:
- Horween Reverse Chamois (Tobacco)
- Barrie Last
- All Brass Eyelets
- Perforated Straight Tip
- Commando Sole
- Pull Tab
- Antique Welt
- Antiqued Sole Edge Stain
- 360 Degree Goodyear Welt Construction
Price: $295
Background:
I haven't been in the high quality footwear game for very long, and was looking to acquire a pair of Alden boots to try. I had the opportunity to visit a local retailer and try a pair of Indys in brown Chromexcel, which I very much enjoyed. However, I already had a pair of Grant Stone Cap toe boots in crimson chromexcel. I continued to peruse various makeups and collaborations, of which there seemed to be an endless amount until I ran into the eventual boots I acquired, a pair of last call reverse chamois boots from Alden of Carmel.
Acquisition:
I was browsing the various Alden of Carmel makeups and came across their last chance section, where they happened to have a pair in my size. I used the website contact form to inquire about the pricing, and to my surprise Adam responded within half an hour, despite the fact I inquired on a Sunday night. After seeing the price was essentially half off retail and confirming my size, I jumped at the offer. They were shipped via UPS and arrived to my house this morning. Adam was fantastic is answering all my questions and providing updates on the status of my order.
Impressions:
The reverse chamois leather is gorgeous. Indoors it defaults a a darker brown, but once in any sort of sunlight the lighter tones of brown shine through. The smell of the leather out of the box was also great. The brass eyelets really pop and provide a nice contrast to the rest of the boot. It is hard to see the perforation detailing on the toe unless you are up close, but the detail itself is fun. The commando sole seems sturdy and grippy, though I have not had the opportunity to test in snowy or icy conditions. If I am being picky I would have preferred a combination of eyelets and speed hooks, as it does take some extra time to get in and out of the boots.
Fit and Finish:
These boots are fantastic. I see absolutely no issues with the fit or finish. The welt joints are clean and I have not seen any stitching out of place. For fit my brannock is a 12.5 D heel to ball and a 12D heel to toe. I took the standard recommendation of a half size down from brannock and acquired this pair in 12D on the Barrie last. The overall fit is great. Ple
... keep reading on reddit β‘Specs:
Service Boot
Leather: Mushroom Reverse Chamois (I think its from Horween?)
Tongue: Black contrast tongue, unsure what leather it is
Eyelet: 7 Brass
Last: 2030
Production: Stitch Down
Sole: Commando
Laces: Black Rawhide
Price: $650
Background:
I've been lurking here and occasionally participating in the General Discussion threads for about a year. In that time I've acquired 1 pair of Alden Indy boots and 4 pairs of Vibergs. This is my most recent acquisition. I've long admired the mushroom reverse chamois leather and I'm thrilled to finally own a pair of my own. I'm also finally motivated enough to try and take some decent photos to share here.
Acquisition:
I recently saw a lightly worn pair of Withered Fig x Viberg service boots on ebay for about $300 and thought that was my chance to scratch the mushroom itch. Unfortunately I lost out on that bidding war, but losing made me realize how much I really wanted those boots. Luckily for me, there was another new in box pair from Miloh Shop on ebay in my size. I'd been eyeing these for a few weeks, but was hesitant to pay full retail for them. After losing out on the WF makeup, I caved and offered the seller $650 which he accepted. 2-3 days later the boots arrived and I couldn't be happier.
Impressions:
These things are tanks! These feel much heavier and more substantial than my other Viberg boots, and every other boot in my collection. The combination of the commando soles and chamois leather feels bulletproof. The leather has a longer nap than suede and is heavily oiled- it feels almost cool to the touch. These came with standard brown rawhide laces which I switched out for some black rawhide laces I had lying around. I think the black laces and tongue is a good combo, but I'm not sure about the brass eyelets. I may try to darken the eyelets somehow, please let me know if you have any suggestions other than sending them to a cobbler.
Fit and Finish:
I wear a size 11 in Viberg's 1035 and 2050 lasts, as well as the Alden Trubalance last, and that's what I took here in the 2030 last. I think the 1035 and Trubalance fit slightly better, but these are pretty comfortable right out of the box. I'm excited to see how they feel after a few more wears. The finishing on these isn't perfect, but nothing that really bothers me. The heel on the right boot is a bit lighter shade than the rest of the boots, but I plan to darken that with s
... keep reading on reddit β‘Hi, I'm looking for some advice regarding the sizing for models of the 8" L.L. Bean boots! Unfortunately, I can't get to a store anytime soon and even though I would really prefer to try them on in person before purchasing, the recent snow has made it clear that I can't afford to wait!
If you've worn these boots before, would you recommend sizing down in order to get a good fit with thin/mid-weight socks? I'm pretty consistently a women's size 7 in brands like New Balance and Adidas; I was prepared to order a size 6 but then I read some reviews where the purchaser claimed that they didn't need to size down, which threw me off.
In addition, I would appreciate any thoughts/comments on the differences between these models: the original boot, the boot with Thinsulate, and the boot with chamois lining and tumbled leather. It would be super helpful to know if the insulation affects sizing or if the original boot is warm enough without insulation at all! For reference, I'm located in southwestern Pennsylvania where it can get decently snowy, wet, and cold in the winter (and just a little wet in the other seasons haha).
Thanks in advance!
We all have certain styles we would never buy, but do you have a specific leather you have no interest in adding to your collection?
Maker/Model: Viberg Service Boot Faded Wheat Chamois Roughout
Size: 7.5 on 2030 Last
Leather: Horween Faded Wheat Chamois Roughout
Sole: Danite
Price: $700 $650 shipped via Pay Pal F&F or Venmo
Location: Los Angeles
Wears/Condition: Brand new.
Images: https://imgur.com/a/niCoiFO (can take more phots by request)
Notes: Bought these from Brooklyn Clothing but they don't fit. Will come in original box with extra leather laces and shoe bags. I bought them here: https://brooklynclothing.com/products/servicebootfadedwheatchamoisro?variant=31222166880323
I don't want to step on anybody's toes here, but the amount of non-dad jokes here in this subreddit really annoys me. First of all, dad jokes CAN be NSFW, it clearly says so in the sub rules. Secondly, it doesn't automatically make it a dad joke if it's from a conversation between you and your child. Most importantly, the jokes that your CHILDREN tell YOU are not dad jokes. The point of a dad joke is that it's so cheesy only a dad who's trying to be funny would make such a joke. That's it. They are stupid plays on words, lame puns and so on. There has to be a clever pun or wordplay for it to be considered a dad joke.
Again, to all the fellow dads, I apologise if I'm sounding too harsh. But I just needed to get it off my chest.
Do your worst!
I'm surprised it hasn't decade.
For context I'm a Refuse Driver (Garbage man) & today I was on food waste. After I'd tipped I was checking the wagon for any defects when I spotted a lone pea balanced on the lifts.
I said "hey look, an escaPEA"
No one near me but it didn't half make me laugh for a good hour or so!
Edit: I can't believe how much this has blown up. Thank you everyone I've had a blast reading through the replies π
It really does, I swear!
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