Club Obi Wan

riothamus

Thank you both!!! Canada, most days when on the dig site, I wore a Henschel hat while actually digging and then the AB for the rest of the time and traveling throughout the country. And as I did more supervising and less physical labor, I wore the AB more often. ;) But I can understand the desire f...

riothamus

Chewie, no problem with you adding to this thread. That was half the purpose of starting the thread is for all of us to chime in here. I finally have some time to follow up my initial review. The weather in Qatar was hot (115+) during the day and 85+ and humid at night. No problems with heat build u...

riothamus

Quick note and update from Qatar on the F&G. It started out making my forehead a little sore but I wore it yesterday at home before the flight and it got better very quickly. The more I wear it the more comfortable it gets. It was still 90ish plus humidity when we got in tonight and it's good so...

riothamus

Since I think I'm the only one recently to receive a hat from Dusty at Crease N Corral I thought I'd post some pics and give some initial thoughts on these hats. You can get info on his newest offering which is a collaboration with our very own BendingOak of Penman Hats here . One caveat, I did NOT ...

riothamus

I really like the penman version as well. But I do still like the original F&G. I'd have a hard time choosing between the two. The vents don't bother me in the crease! I'd imaging the do a better job than side vents anyway. Count me as interested in a fedora-style with vents! Let us know pricing...

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Looking forward to it!

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I just emailed the vendor. He go back to me pretty quickly last time I emailed him with a question and then he came to the forum. The forum might not be on his radar on a regular basis.

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Doh! #-o I swear I used the search function like a good lurker! I searched for "wet hat" and then "wet" and got "No suitable matches" both times. Maybe because the words were too short? :-k Thanks M! Huh, and now it appears that I never even posted in that thread... Man...

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(by the way, Riothamus, that hat in your avatar is stunning). Thanks! That's last winter (late 2010/early 2011?) right after doing barn chores in a really cold rain so the hat is pretty wet. I posted the larger size in the Wet Hat thread (which I now can't find? weird). Here it is (click for larger...

riothamus

I'm not a hatter and I don't play one on TV, so take my opinions with a grain of salt...

The height to me looks good. However, based on your face shape I'd say the brim looks too narrow... But again, I like a wider brim on my own head. Guys? Little help?

Riothamus

riothamus

From that angle it's hard to tell. I think we need a more straight-on shot of the lid on your head to make a good review. From the angle, I could possibly see that it might look too short, but again, from that angle it's a tough call.

Riothamus

riothamus

Let's see it on your head! Then we can all chime in with an opinion. I'm surprised he didn't put your name inside. I thought he did that normally. I know I never asked for mine but they came with my name and size inside.

So lets see those pics!

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riothamus

Just out of curiousity, Sammy and YoungJedi71, were these "new" hat orders or previous hat orders prior to the current pricing? Both hats look great! I remember getting my brown and gray CS AB's! It was a great day. Now my brown has been worn alot and is probably due for a reblock/cleaning...

riothamus

Is this something you would consider doing if requested. A lot of us ARE looking for 'function' over 'form' when it comes to cooler head gear in summertime heat and humidity. ;) Regards! Michaelson I second the motion! Let us know and you might have a rush of orders coming. Even my PB straw breathe...

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I emailed him via the contact us info and he got back to me this afternoon/evening. Here's the info for you. I also asked him about sweatband material just now so I'll hopefully get a response this weekend sometime. Riothamus The only colors I have available are white, tan and the white tan mix pict...

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I like that one too, but I feel like the ribbon needs to be a little wider... It doesn't look as wide as even the Doom hat. Otherwise I do really like that one.

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riothamus

Wow, I had NO idea this guy existed! I'm going to have to get one of his straws. They look great! I have a dark brown Indy straw from Peters Bros but another $150 was going to push it for a lighter one. For anyone that has one of his straw hats, how sturdy are they? Can anyone compare to the PB mila...

riothamus

Ok, so I got a pair of J.Crew in size 12D and tried them on. They felt a bit narrow and tight overall but I THINK that the length could work. I won't know unless I can try on 12E. So I'm either a 12E or a 12.5D I think at this point. The 403s are definitely more flexible out of the box than the J.Cr...

riothamus

Well, I've decided that they don't fit quite right for me and I don't feel like putting the time into breaking them in so they're softer. I notice that the Brown 13s are back in stock, but I thought I'd give you guys a shot at my boots. I have two size 13 black and one size 13 brown that I'll sell a...

riothamus

For those that have Aldens, how close do the sides come together when you lace them up? I realize to a point this has to do with your ankle size, which may not be as proportional to your foot size, but I'm curious to know. These touch at the top and almost the whole speed lacing length.

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James, Thanks for the info. I do realize that my mileage may vary from your experiences. Maybe I just haven't worn work boots in a while. For quite some time I had to regularly wear steel toed boots for work. I had size 13 wolverines that I suppose were maybe a little bigger than casual boots, but n...

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I now have two pairs of black size 13 (don't ask) and one pair of size 13 brown. I'm fairly certain I won't keep the browns if I can decide on which size aldens work for me. I'm still not sure about the black though. These boots are so stiff I'm not sure if I feel like breaking them in. Maybe I'm ju...

riothamus

Well, if you measured 12-12.5 I guess it makes sense the 13's would be big. I understand your having tried, though, with not finding the 12.5 around anyplace. If you always wear thin dress socks, try the 12. If you wear thicker crew or work socks, even sometimes, hold out for the 12.5. I find these...

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Stubley, thanks for the link. I actually came across it while searching for my hiking boots. I just finished (I hope) looking for a pair of boots that works for me. I must have gone through at least 25-30 pairs. I hope the ones I have now work. Back to the Aldens, I'll post once the J.Crews come in ...

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Well, I have a sort of morally-questionable idea. J.Crew has the Alden 405 in 12 and 13. And I can return to the store. So I'm thinking I order one of each to compare side by side and while I won't be able to try on a 12.5, I WILL try on the size up and down and hopefully tell if a 12.5 will work. T...

riothamus

TS, thanks! Perfect solution. So I tried them on when I finally go home on Friday... As I feared, they're too big. Well maybe. They lace up just fine, though the sides of the boot meet at the top. And the width isn't TOO wide. I'm not sure how much narrower a C or a 12.5 D would be, but the width is...

riothamus

I got my black ones in over the weekend. I didn't have as negative a reaction to the sheen and appearance of the leather as some of the others. They are STIFF though. Quite unlike my Aldens which I also just got (which is for another thread). I also lucked out on size 13 brown. The day after I order...

riothamus

Delivered today! Of course I'm not in NC right now so I have to wait to try them on until tomorrow.

I guess I'll post another thread about the boots. Either that or the mods can change the subject?

Thanks for the advice and help.

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riothamus

I did go to the local shop that sells alden. They measured me but didn't have my size in the indy boot. They put me at a 12.5 D to a 13 C (not sure I believed the C part on that) and were going to order some 403s from alden to try. However, due to I don't know what, they didn't get them in and I hav...

riothamus

After not hearing from the local store for several days I decided to bite the bullet on an online purchase. Supposedly they shipped on Friday, but according to the store they shipped direct from Alden. However, the local NC store said Alden didn't have my size in stock of the 404s... :-k The online ...

riothamus

You guys! I was all set to order one of each (Brown/black) and the brown size 13 are sold out! #-o :( Oh well, guess I'll just get the black since I'm waiting on my 404s \:D/ If the 404s end up fitting, maybe I'll start savingn for the black 405s... Thanks for the heads up on the sale and coupon! I ...

riothamus

During my research, I've found that different Alden shoes are made with different molds/models/lasts that fit differently. That's one reason I haven't bought a pair of Alden dress shoes on ebay. No idea if they'd fit.

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The prices must have all recently gone up as both stores now have them for $468. I'm very close to pulling the trigger. The store ended up not getting them in yet. They got a shipment in that got damaged and I think mine were in it and they sent them back. I just wish I could try on some for sizing....

riothamus

Well I went into the Raleigh, NC store Saturday and got fitted. My two feet are slightly different and my left foot has a low arch. Apparently Alden doesn't have any 405s or 404s in the 12.5-13 range. 18-24 weeks :shock: However they did have a 12.5D and a 13C (might have switched the letters) in th...

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I'm going to be wearing them primarily around town and to work. However, I've never had shoes with a non-rubber sole so I have no idea how slippery they might get in wet or icy conditions. It does sometimes get icy in NC/SC. I also like the color of the 404s (lugs). I'm not going for SA. I'd go with...

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Just called the store in Raleigh, NC (I live in NC technically, but I work in SC during the week). The store there doesn't have my size but can order them. They charge $435 still for the 405 and $445 for the 404s. So I might need to go with them so I can at least try them on. With tax they'll be mor...

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It gets worse. I called the local store (still 45 minutes away from me in SC) and a) they don't have them, and b) they're $505! :shock: So I can either pay $468 for the 404s from Shoemart, $450 from J.Crew for their model, or $435 for the 403s/405s... I'd really like to get a pair and my wife has pr...

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Thanks wwtwo. I have those in my watch list. There's one or two other pairs of Aldens sz 12 on there as well. I'm hesitant to get 12s though since I've never tried on a pair let alone owned a pair. I usually wear 13s, but I can wear the occasional 12. Without the possibility of return I don't know t...

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Thanks, I did see that thread. The lug sole that I refer to is the 404 according to theshoemart.com. That's the one I'd prefer. I even like that color better. Obviously I'm not going for SA, but I don't believe I've every read a negative thing about these shoes. I've found a few online stores that h...

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Every time I think about getting my first pair of aldens the darn price goes up. First they went from ~$385 to $435 and now they've gone up to $468 since I last looked! Anybody know a source that hasn't gone up yet or is less than that? I'd prefer the lug sole version but I'm open to others. Oh and ...

riothamus

I as well am heartened to hear that Steve must be well enough to make it to the post office at least! I definitely want him to be well more than I want my hat but good news all around. I hope he has the time to let us know how he's doing. I don't even want an update on the work. I just want to see h...

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I'm not sure that Steve is able to give refunds right now, I think there's a post about it here somewhere.

Excelsior!
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Yeah, based on the comments here and the fit, I went back and measured the jacket. Looks like I'm consistently missing 1/2" to 1" on pretty much all the measurements. That led to at least 1" on the sleeves. I've talked to Indy Magnoli and I need to send the jacket back for alterations...

riothamus

Yeah, I'm thinking that the sleeves are a little short. I'm going to double check that they're the length I specified. If they are, then I have only myself to blame.

Excelsior!
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The UPS man brought me a present today! My magnoli custom Raiders/LC hybrid jacket! Specs were based on a wested 44L with some minor adjustments since that jacket is a little large. It definitely fits more like a Raiders than an LC, but its GORGEOUS! http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fmYsCFzWS3I/TQAbbIy9toI/AAA...

riothamus

You could check and see if Hatsdirect has any FedIII's left in your size. I know I got a tawny and a black earlier this year. Sorry to hear about that. We have one cat that went through a period of pissing on EVERYTHING. Luckily, I always kept the stuff like hats out of reach. We did use Nature's Mi...

riothamus

What's that picture from? Looks like a sweet movie.

Excelsior!
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Steve can definitely do that. He did mine from a 23 1/8 to a 22 1/4-22 3/8! Turned out great if a little looser than I prefer.

Excelsior!
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riothamus

I can give you a big affirmative on that. Between January and now, I've lost 85 lbs. My head size changed from 22 7/8-23 to 22 1/4-22 3/8. I had to send my two ABs back to Steve for resizing. Just got them back a couple of weeks ago. It also affected the PB straw that I ordered back in April. It doe...

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I've not had a conformer fit. Just given an average of measurements taken by my wife since it is indeed hard/impossible to do it yourself. Latest order did four measurements: 22 1/4, 22 3/8, 22 1/4, 22 3/8. I guess we didn't pull the tape tight enough. As I said, the hat from a member here fit a lit...

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