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Indiana Greg

[quote="jlee562"]A TFL member got a stupid good deal on one a few weeks ago on EBay. I just BIN'd this one from the same seller, although I paid more...still a good deal off retail. Excited to get my hands on this one! "STUPID GOOD": http://www.ebay.com/itm/STETSON-EXCELLENT-FORT...

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Glenville86 wrote:
Indiana Greg wrote:Miller ain't the Miller we once knew.
...worse?

In my opinion.

Indiana Greg

Miller ain't the Miller we once knew.

Indiana Greg

erikgunnlugson wrote:That looks good to me. Definitely stepped up their game from what i can see from pictures. Is that the general consensus? No more powder dye and better construction?

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Unknown, just like the price, availability and retailers!

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Wow

I might just have to buy new this once, that's beautiful!

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I am finding that the speed hooks are going to tear through the leather on my new-ish 405s. Very disappointing. Yes, I DO lace them super tight because of an old horseback falling-off incident. From now on I'll stick with Frye, Redwing and Chippewa. They have speed hooks too, and they have never tr...

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I am finding that the speed hooks are going to tear through the leather on my new-ish 405s. Very disappointing. Yes, I DO lace them super tight because of an old horseback falling-off incident. From now on I'll stick with Frye, Redwing and Chippewa. They have speed hooks too, and they have never tri...

Indiana Greg

Grab a Stratton & rebash it as a fedora, toughest felt known to man.

Indiana Greg

jlee562 wrote:Fairly common for retailers to have their store markings imprinted on the band, if that's what you're asking about.

No, more the leather vs. cloth headbands.

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... I ask because yesterday I bought this one http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/Greghats/_57-2_zpssdaugnag.jpg http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/Greghats/_57-1_zpsp1apgauo.jpg http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/Greghats/_57-3_zpsm43atfzp.jpg Looks like primo felt, from this distance. W...

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As I recall some of the early Stetsons were from Curry felt (S.A.?), some were made from European felt & some were made from :-k . I have seen these for sale often, always with the CLOTH sweatband, they range in quality from quite nice to meh. The specs vary widely. But LAST week I saw an '84 St...

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Indiana Greg wrote:
ThatManFromRio wrote:
Thanks ! Where can we find this replica ?
TMFR
eBay "spoon and wreath" or "tongue in wreath" buckle, they were used on sword belts as well.

Here is one of mine:

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WWI or the Spanish American War Pistol belt with Brass Buckle. Looks close enough: http://a3.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/90/756f8e6e6e548bdd21460cabc9950419/l.jpg Thanks ! Where can we find this replica ? TMFR :TOH: eBay "spoon and wreath" or "tongue in wreath" buckle, the...

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ChrisMD wrote:Excellent find my good man!

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...an honor & a privilege.

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$41 on sale, but w/ code "jack" take off another 40% totaling only $25! $\:D/$

TODAY ONLY!!!

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PB has had these from time to time, they work quite well. http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/Greghats/Panama_BobstrawIndy.jpg Yeah, I'm guessing 'PB' you're referring to is Panama Bob, as we use PB around here to mean 'Peters Brothers', so I was a bit confused as I had never seen them offer one...

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PB has had these from time to time, they work quite well.

Indiana Greg

I am a spot-on 10 in other boots & aldens fit me like they were bespoke!
I do use cushy insoles in all my footwear though.

Indiana Greg

After nine years here I now realize I was all wrong. I just picked up a gently used pair of 405s & finally, I GOT IT! All ya'll were right from the get-go, :notworthy: I now own a good $1000 of "close enough" boots. I could have saved beaucoup bucks had I listened to my elders. :M: The...

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Texan Scott wrote:can anyone speak to the fit of these boots? Are they wide? Did you order and receive your true size?

I just got mine & would report the fit as spot-on, true to size.

Indiana Greg

Thanks!

I had not purchased a pair of boots in months. Those look great! I got the suede just to mix it up some.
When it gets here I can tell the wife "at least it's not another hat, honey."

Indiana Greg

Go with Chippewa, they have cap toe, moc toe & smooth toe, period accurate-ish & don't cost an arm & a leg. Amazon seems to have the best prices. And they are TOUGH boots, comfortable and should last many years. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dshoes&field-...

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http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/Greghats/megreatwall_zps26fbb36f.jpg On the Great Wall about six winters ago. Every bit of -40 w/ up to 50 kph wind gusts coming off the Mongolian steppes. No damage to the Lagomarsino on my bean. There is NO such thing as warm in such conditions. I had hunter...

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Geno wrote:I saw their "Poet Adventurer" on the site. Their picture for it looks pretty bad:

In fact, it doesn't even look a thing like the actual hat itself.

That is a train wreck.

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This should be interesting as Christy's now has its own retail website: http://www.christys-hats.com/#sthash.RGFCmrBN.dpbs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Wconly- Thank you so much for the comment. My wife "puts up" with my Indy style hats and wide brimmed fedoras but she loves me in bowlers. I feel somewhat uncomfortable in them as I feel that I have a wide round face and that the bulbous crown seems to accent that. But over all, while peo...

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#### shame.
They always treated me right, FWIW.

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Finest kind hats, no doubt. And unless your head is gianormous, a vintage homburg in great shape can be had for less than $100 on eBay. They seem to not get TOO expensive as most people feel they cannot "pull off" the style (myself included). Go lookin' for a vintage St. Regis. I'd bet yo...

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Finest kind hats, no doubt. And unless your head is gianormous, a vintage homburg in great shape can be had for less than $100 on eBay. They seem to not get TOO expensive as most people feel they cannot "pull off" the style (myself included). Go lookin' for a vintage St. Regis. I'd bet you...

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I have seen many a Stetson St. Regis Homburg that would seem a fairly good match.

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Yeah, I can't WAIT until it arrives! I haven't been so thrilled for a hat since the 2-month wait for my HJ back in May 1999. I've already spoken to Local Land Surveyor, and he actually owns one of these Indy Stetsons also, which is perfect because he's completely familiar with its construction. I'l...

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Or maybe the classic rope bridge bash! That's a definite crowd-pleaser! :D When I first saw the hat, I was immediately struck by how the profile and block shape resembled my Herbert Johnson. According to the description, the brim dimensions are 2 3/8" on the front & back, 2" on the si...

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I know a few COWers have these Stetson Indy lids and we mention them in passing every now and again, but I've never seen one that looked so close to the on screen hats. MOD EDIT: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=45336" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http...

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28 yrs. ago ain't THAT modern, old man,

it ain't 1939, but neither is it yesterday.

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... cause I now have another...

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Standard Christys' @#$% ribbon work, but nice proportions, the 1/2" twixt sides & front must swoop like a champ.

Found at http://www.tailsandtheunexpected.com/ha ... rilby.html

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Cool topic & GREAT BOOTS!

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Good on ya', lad!

Talk about startin' at the top!

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BendingOak wrote:If I had it in my hands I could tell you but other then that, I'm lost. I will ask a friend who is my go to guy for information like this.

THANKS!

Indiana Greg

Gray w/ golden liner & padded fabric sweat.

Anyone, Michaelson?, Bueller?

Indiana Greg

I must pipe in & say I detest the Guatemalan palm hats. Heavy-thick, hot... just- no. [-( A cheap shantung/toyo would be better IMO. TARGET cheap, I'm sayin'. Also-Tilly is a great option, & I am a former Tilly H8tr- 'til I got one in a Georgia summer. http://www.panamas.biz/ has been my go-...

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F&G here! And can I buy extra hat pins?

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I like these too, FWIW.

http://www.amazon.com/Giant-Georgia-Mal ... B006RSCWQY

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Do not neglect the LL Bean Men's Katahdin Iron Works® Engineer Boots

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/49464?fe ... ue_0=Brown

My go to boots for years. Tough as nails.

Indiana Greg

Great lookin' hat. Mr. Binks looks as handsome as ever, too.

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Indiana Greg wrote:They were $85 back in 19 freekin' 75!

I have high hopes.

Just to reiterate:

From:http://www.measuringworth.com/index.php

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I guess we all missed the boat (missed the boot?) on this one. Now they're $98 . . . #-o http://www.amazon.com/Rockport-Mens-Parkridge-Lace-Up-Brown/dp/B004MZMANY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332638990&sr=8-1 DHW WELL! - I'll be dipped in dog$*&^! ~That is dirty pool, I mean- WTF? Anyway - g...

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Just wondering... Why not an Akubra? The Fed IV is in the same continent and is regarded as a much better hat than the Christy's. Or are you planning to do an experiment with the hat? welllll...... I've got 2 Fed III's, 4 Fed IVs, 4 Campdrafts and a Stylemaster...(with an Akubra Bogart and Homburg ...

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