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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeannie View Post
    I have no idea.

    They were my Mom's. They're 35-40 years old and have done okay all this time so I don't know...

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    Those shitkickers most likely are just oiled. They look like the finish on my old boots that I would wear on the bike. All these fancy snakeoils may react negatively with the finish. Would post a picture if I could just figure out where I put them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Samanator View Post
    Those shitkickers most likely are just oiled. They look like the finish on my old boots that I would wear on the bike. All these fancy snakeoils may react negatively with the finish. Would post a picture if I could just figure out where I put them.
    Here they are after the dubbin. Not sure I see much difference.

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    I got two other pairs of boots from Mom. This pair are Brazilian made and very high quality. I’ve never worn them because they were a little narrow for me. But this thread made me pull them out, put on a couple pairs of thick socks, shove my feet painfully into them and pull out the hairdryer. They stretched well enough that I think they’ll get some wear now.

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    This is the last pair and I used to wear these regularly but they got to where they pinched. I think I’ll try stretching them too.

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    I’ve got a gazillion pairs of boots and booties. Does anyone else use pool noodles to hold their boots upright?

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    Well, that's certainly a creative use of pool noodles. Although, if I'm honest, I never really understood what pool noodles were for, so it's as valid a use as I've ever seen.
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    I was in desperate need of some new Sperry's. Spent months looking online for a sale and never found what I wanted.
    I walked into a new chain shie store yesterday and Lo! They had what I wanted on sale, $20 off! Not only that, they were BOGO 1/2 off!
    Light tan for everyday, dark brown for evening casual.
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    Quote Originally Posted by boatme99 View Post
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    I was in desperate need of some new Sperry's. Spent months looking online for a sale and never found what I wanted.
    I walked into a new chain shie store yesterday and Lo! They had what I wanted on sale, $20 off! Not only that, they were BOGO 1/2 off!
    Light tan for everyday, dark brown for evening casual.
    Nice! I had a few pairs a few years ago, but went off the boat shoe style in favor of your white canvas plimsoll. Good luck with the Sperrys. After a couple of pairs, I wasn't too happy with the quality and jumped to the Timberland version of boat shoes and loved them (they are like your light brown ones).
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    Well that's disheartening. My current pair is 15 years old. They're still ok, just dirty and stained. Good for around the yard but not very attractive for town use.
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    Quote Originally Posted by boatme99 View Post
    Well that's disheartening. My current pair is 15 years old. They're still ok, just dirty and stained. Good for around the yard but not very attractive for town use.
    Sometimes companies dip in quality and come back. I wouldn't judge your new pairs by ones I bought 8 years ago.
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    Show us your new shoes

    Some of my new ones (L-R):
    Nike Pegasus Turbo for the gym
    New Balance 1500 with BOA closure also for the gym
    Nike Epic React Flyknit 2
    Nike Pegasus 36 FSU edition



    I think I may have a sneaker problem:


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    Quote Originally Posted by boatme99 View Post
    Well that's disheartening. My current pair is 15 years old. They're still ok, just dirty and stained. Good for around the yard but not very attractive for town use.

    I have a pair of light tan ones like yours, but with white outer soles. I've had them for a few years, and actually they were replaced under warranty. One shoe squeaked on every step. It was embarrassing. Sperry replaced them with a brand new pair even though they were well outside the warranty period, and they are perfect. For the summer they almost get daily wear with no socks (if I'm not wearing flip flops or sandals). Love my Sperrys.

    Oh and what chain store? I wouldn't mind having a darker brown pair as well.

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