If you're not wearin' comfortable shoes, life is just chaos. I mean the greatest accomplishments in history have been made by men wearin' accommodating shoes.
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If you're not wearin' comfortable shoes, life is just chaos. I mean the greatest accomplishments in history have been made by men wearin' accommodating shoes.
bought a 95 Corolla with 47K original miles $1200 best mileage so far is 43mpg prob not a lifetime purchase as the 16 yr old will be driving it
And some of the greatest accomplishments in history have been made by women with aching feet. (Ginger Rogers in the old saying for starters.)Quote:
Originally Posted by SKIP IN7RO
I have four or five Pendleton wool shirts that belonged to my dad during his college years. Cycling through, I wore them everyday for three years and still wear them during the cooler months. There are a few holes here and there but they are 35 years old so that is to be expected. I don't know about their quality today but there are plenty of older shirts on eBay. I highly recommend if you can do the itchiness.
I'm still trying to understand the mindset that would make me to get out of a soft bed with 1,000 thread count soft Egyptian cotton sheets, next to a woman with soft skin, take a warm shower with moisturizing soap to keep my skin soft and then say you know what, I'm gonna put on this itchy, scratchy heavy shirt.
And if that ain't enough, I've got a load of itchy blankets to bury myself under.
I realize I may be in the minority here.
I bought a few new ones over the last few years and I agree; bomber. They are in my heavy rotation come winter. A long sleeve shirt of some sort underneath and you're good to go. I also appreciate that Pendleton makes a slim fit in most of their shirt styles. Their regular trim is really boxy with oddly short sleeves.Quote:
Originally Posted by stealurface831
As I type this, a new metal roof is going on the house. With what I'm paying, it damn well better out-live me. The upside is that there will be very little maintenance and no more PTSD when it rains and I lie awake, worried about leaks.
Again, a proper layering strategy is money here. A good, soft short-sleeved shirt like a long-sleeve T or a henley is the pro move. No itchy, no smell, warm even when wet, and you're not wearing a recycled lunch tray. Futher, good quality wool, and better yet, Merino, isn't itchy. This ain't your grandads ragwool socks.Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
I think you may be in the majority. They are itchy as hell at first, for everyone I would think. That said, after a few wears, they feel more like merino. I never thought I would be able to wear a wool shirt everyday but with a little time, I adjusted.Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
The other thing about these shirts is that you can wash them a few times a year and they still smell fresh.
Deep-pore cleanser lotion then an exfoliating gel scrub? Followed by an anti-aging eye balm?Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
I don’t have a Pendleton shirt, but I have a Kitsbow Icon. Kitsbow makes them from Pendleton wool. It has a more bike-friendly fit and slightly different features like shoulder/elbow reinforcement, vents, and snap closures.
It’s fucking awesome. Sure Kitsbow is dirt Rapha, but I don’t care. I bought it with a coupon so it was about the same cost as a Pendleton board shirt. I wear it all the time, usually with a T underneath. I take it on every ride that’s mid-60s or below, and use it around town or the house as a jacket. It sheds moisture, breathes well, and doesn’t smell. And Kitsbow has a lifetime warranty- I’ve sent it back once to patch a small hole and replace some snaps that loosened up.
end of life purchases--everything I own.
Shit, those look rad. I'm a slut for a good wool shirt, so I think that needs to happen. Where did you score your coupon?Quote:
Originally Posted by evasive_MT
They gave out 25% cards at Sea Otter a few years ago. I bought my fiancé one this March at 20% off for International Women’s Day. I haven’t seen many sales- I’d like to buy another one now that they have the relaxed fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat Sig
In a quick scan of the reviews, it seems like there was good/not-good about the original fit and it has since been redesigned. Is it fat-American boxy fit, or is it there some actual tailoring for a better fit?Quote:
Originally Posted by evasive_MT
It’s a trim fit. I’m what they used to call “husky” at 6’3” and ~230. Patagonia always fits me perfectly in large.- shirts, jackets, whatever. My original fit Icon is XXL. It fits well, but is definitely not baggy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat Sig
I don't see how i could wear out either of the two American Giant hoodies I have, they're burly as fuck.
It’s not how you feel...it’s how you looook.Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
The shirts aren't that heavy, certainly not compared to the blankets. Also not that scratchy. For a frame of reference, I find Dr. Bronner's to be a perfectly reasonably solution for skin washing, dishwashing, or the occasional tough stain.Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
Followed by an aftershave with little to no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mazderati
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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
Don't you live in Atlanta, or something?
I bet you have a wool ski sweater though...
Whatever the Kirkland Dove knockoff is followed by some Aveda stuff. I’m not a caveman ya know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mazderati
Oh I hear you, wool is naturally great performance material, and I’ve got enough merino and cashmere to know that it can be soft and lightweight as shit, I’m just not understanding the heavy scratchy approach for a shirt. Although a base T and a tailored fit could be the keys I’m missing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat Sig
I don’t feel marvelous, but I look marvelous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper
Given the above sartorial and skin care discussion, I can only assume that you glow.Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
Oh there’s a storage bag full of Dale of Norway sweaters from 20 years ago that I bet are still the heaviest warmest things in the house. The decent ones at least that weren’t used for the specific purpose of taking the lift to the top of the mountain at 5 am because mom and dad wanted that perfect Christmas card photo with all the kids matching. Those will come out for an ugly sweater party one day.Quote:
Originally Posted by highangle
I have both Pendleton board and western style wool long sleeve shirts. Like 5 of them. They’re anything but scratchy. I wear the board shirts over a short sleeve or wife beater and use the western snap shirts for skiing. Over a base layer they’re amazing at keeping you warm and dry without overheating.
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It’s better to look good then to feel good.
Honestly the board shirts give a kinda Mexican gang look and the western style looks like a cowboy. It’s incongruous with the outdoor bro look. They are extremely comfortable and well made in spite of their dorky look.
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