Yeah I'm with you on items that are just a little too fancy, too formal to fit practically into my life. I'm reminded of a random guy's funny tweet, "I have a 'Dry Clean Only' sweater that's about to learn some harsh realities about living with me."
Your opinion and mine of "dressy" is very different lol That AOS coat is like a hunting or field jacket. I'd take that to the shooting range or out fishing. Food for thought.
Dude, I had the exact same issue, I took engineers to cobbler and had them stretched for like $20. This worked perfectly, and doesn't damage the boots...
Hey Carl, fellow high instep and John Lofgren Engineer owner here! My solution is to put plastic sandwich bags (those of the crinkly variety) over my socks when putting the boots on. This will significantly lower the friction between the foot and boot and act like some kind of lubricant. Over time, the boot will loosen up and the bags will no longer be needed. The plastic bag trick also works when breaking boots in and will prevent blisters!
What started my addiction was my first pair of red wing moc toes that I've wanted since high school now i got like 15 boots from almost everywhere like of course red wing, thursday, nicks, grant stone, fortis boots, junkard, danner, and soon to be sagara and renavgoods
Wear the SOS Harris Tweed Coat with the Gustin jeans. You are overthinking things, remember that Harris Tweed was originally and still is used for hunting. It is nice so you can dress it up but it is still hunting gear. The Gustin jeans will fit the jacket and will get better with wear (fading). If you are really feeling it throw in the JL boots with the outfit 😂, it would be nice though. What is the size of the JL boots?
I think he's just not old enough to pull off the grumpy old english man in a tweed coat look. That or we need to put a cabbie hat on carl and a scowl on his face.
@@claytonberg721 You shouldn't be too comfortable in your comfort zone, you will never progress that way. My first time wearing my burgundy Oxfords was so uncomfortably out of my comfort zone that I seriously thought of not wearing them again even though I loved the look of the shoes, why I bought them in the first place, now I will wear them anywhere, anytime. If he puts in some work on those jeans they will likely end up being his favorite.
For the watch, you're supposed to always turn it counterclockwise until you feel/hear the threads seat, and then you screw it down clockwise. Cross threading or stripping the screw down crown on nice watches is a very real thing everyone with a mechanical watch should know to be careful of going forwards!
Your John Lofgren boots could be your most comfortable favorite boots if you do the produce bag trick and just wear them for hours a day. The thin slippery bags from grocery produce work wonders on these style boots. (Thank you Albert!). I know first hand how exhausting getting engineer boots on can be, but this is the saving grace. Also I allow my heal to stretch them out when I am just getting past that friction point. Also make sure to set them in front of the heater right before you put them on. This allows the leather to be soft and flexible.
@@sweetpadreWhen you are at the produce section of most stores they supply the customers with thin plastic bags to place your produce items into. The trick is to reuse those thin plastic bags by placing them over your foot before stepping into the boot. With this slippery bag on foot it will aid entry and help stretch the leather in the tight spots. Repeated use continues until you find the bag is no longer needed. Hope that helps.
Surprised about the Harris Tweed, I'm an Englishman, Tweed can be dressed up or worn casually with denims and boot's like Crockett and Jones, Trickers i live in Tweed jackets and coats in autumn, winter and spring
Definitely! also from the UK, and this style of coat is worn extensively in the countryside, facing the elements, sometimes until patched and threadbare!
Nice one! (RE the hat at the beginning) Taylor’s Stitch pants - they just don’t fit me well, ended up selling both pairs I got. Tried both democratic and their slim fit. LL Bean flannel - I might try them again but the one I got tore in less than a year with moderate wear. A leather Apple watch strap off Etsy - Failed in less than six months. I did wear it hard but replaced with an Ashland leather one and it has held up for a year. Dewalt jump battery pack - failed after one use and didn’t take a charge. I bought a gooloo to replace it at Project Farms recommendation and so far so good. I’m grateful there’s not too much on this list largely thanks to folks like you!
I agree with True classic T-shirts. First time wearing was fine, and they are still wearable but they lost their shape after the first or second wash. I also got some polo shirts, same deal…
I've owned the cheapest as well as the most expensive gear, and I would recommend to anyone to buy the "middle of the road" items price wise. The cheapest has always been, well, the cheapest. The most expensive items almost always come with massive diminishing returns (regret), but the stuff priced in the middle has both price and quality going for it. Plus, when it eventually fails, just buy another. You're still likely under the cost of the most expensive item. There are a few things that I own that were quite expensive relative to the general price range of the item that I am glad that I bought. That's pretty rare though. Also, take care of your things properly, and they will last much longer. For example, I recently traded in a BMW 5 series after purchasing it new in 2022. It was the most expensive car that I had ever purchased. After 4 months I realized that I didn't like it anymore than my fully loaded 2020 Honda Accord. It was a nice car, no doubt, but the price difference for what you get is ludacris. It really is a status symbol thing. You're most likely buying it to show people you have money. I bought it because I always wanted a BMW and genuinely thought I would love it and feel that it was worth it. It was not for me. I'd rather save that money or use it for other things I'm interested in.
I regret buying new Luxotica ray bans. I bought some new old stock bausch&lomb ray bans on ebay for just 30$ more than new ones a couple weeks ago and love them. The quality is not comparable.
Keep the AOS jacket. We all grow older, habits change and you might grow to like dressing up now and again and looking dapper for no particular reason other than that you happened to own an amazing jacket.
I just did a podcast with Brian the bootmaker and he was explaining his reasoning for why the shaft of his engineer is a bit more voluptuous. Specifically the curve in the back stay and while I can’t say for sure, I think it’s the design that would solve for the issue you have. Moral of the story, stretch shaft!
I feel your pain in buying dressier clothes that seldom get the chance to wear. I’ve lived all over the world (army vet) and, since retiring to rural Virginia, have quite a few items I just have no place to wear. Nice toss too.
My Dyson vacuum was one of the worst purchases I made, it didn't work nearly as well as I had hoped. I recently bought a Hoover or something from Wal Mart for $180 that works so much better.
I have a Squale 1545 GMT that’s been a good watch. Out-of-warranty repair work is something that I’ve not really considered when buying a watch; I probably should! Like your jacket, I have a beautiful LL Bean Irish Fisherman’s sweater that I love. Unfortunately, it’s thick wool & I never wear it, because it’s so ridiculously warm! It just sits in my top drawer in the wintertime.
Great video. Same with you brother, my JL Engineers and an Ironheart flannel. put me through the ringer. I tried so hard to keep them. They sold in December. Next are my: Ironheart shell cordovan wallet. Horrible leather, painted color. I hate it. 900 usd down the drain. I can't even sell it, it seems. Don't get me wrong, I have a ton of Ironheart heart items I love. Sagara bootmaker, leather is extremely thin and smelled like chemicals. Smell hasn't gone away. There's more, but I'll cut it off there.
That Jacket is amazing. I’m a fellow tradesman. Hustling side work constantly. 12-13 hrs the norm. Except Sunday. If your a man of faith , I highly recommend the Traditional Latin Mass. You’d look good and proper with that Jacket in that setting. It’s nice to have a reason to get dressed up once a week. Honoring our a creator is the finest reason.
I am a minimalist but by quality and wait before making a purchase. Levi’s, a Filson Jac shirt, a black tshirt and a pair of blundstone boots is the uniform of the day. If there was ever a reget it would be the omega moon watch. My Submariner is more than enough.
I regret buying my first pair of raw selvedge denim 14oz from Bravestar without realizing how tight they would be on my thighs as someone who lifts. I could barely walk in them and after wearing them my legs would hurt. Also they were much thicker than I expected . It's a no joke that when buying your first pair it's better to go as light as possible or at least find ones that are also with strech, 100% cotton was a pain. Unfortunately due to the bad experience I fret of buying a new pair from a different company without being able to return them and get refunded.
I have a super high instep too it's such a bummer. no one measures for instep so I had to figure out the hard way many times why my boots dont fit. I have to size up its so bad
I had a London Fog coat with a leather collar that I loved. Wore it for 20 years until the material was paper thin. So I thought I found a replacement with an all bean 2 in one jacket. Turns out the inner jacket fit so close I wouldn’t wear more than a single layer underneath, so I had to wear the Jo at without the lining. Fine as a fall rain jacket but not warm enough fir winter.
Biggest regrets for me are all related to poor fit! I got a pair of Iron Heart jeans in the 555 cut and when I tried them on to show my spouse, she just laughed at me and said "no". Turns out, I'm more of a 634 or 888.
In general I regret buying shoes/boots which are too small for my feet: Dear Carl, please forgive me for I have sinned, even Loafers included. You convinced me that they suck regarding the sizing. Two pairs of quality jeans which I ordered online without respecting to size up accordingly. Some second hand shirts which I first loved but finally do not really wear because they do not fit my lifestyle. At least they were cheap:p
I somewhat regret buying multiple Microtech OTF knives. The knives are beautiful, well-made, super sharp...and super expensive. I just feel like the cost/benefit ratio is probably not great. Because they cost so much, it is hard to want to wear or use them, so they end up as a very expensive mantlepiece in some ways.
Years ago I had a favorite ESQ dive watch that stripped the crown threads on :( It got retired to the desk draw but ultimately came back to life as a beginner restoration project. Got a replacement crown and threaded tube for it after careful measurement. UA-cam was helpful on how to get the old one out and install the new one. I was pleased with the result but spent way too many hours fiddling. I don't think I'll be doing anything like that again.
Interesting video and a good mix of stuff. My list below: #1 - Schott NYC Perfecto - I got it second hand but in pretty fresh condition but it's quite snug and really heavy duty. As someone who isn't riding motorcycles I don't need a leather jacket that heavy so it's not great for daily use and the weather here doesn't tend to get cold enough for me to need a jacket like it for driving in a car or walking. It's also just a smidge too tight and the style is cut relatively high so it's not comfortable to lounge around in just all in all a mismatch of my needs and the jacket's strengths and as it is relatively expensive it really hurts. #2 - Reylight Pineapple Brass Flashlight - a mid/low priced pocket flashlight but of all the lights I own it is the one which most consistently drains out and needs to be recharged even without doing anything with it so I pull it out of the drawer to use after it just sat around for a month and then have to replace the battery immediately which is annoying. #3 - Rechargeable Wireless candle lights - Same deal with losing charge while not being used again just super annoying particularly with lights I want them to work when I need them so maintaining a charge is a big thing. #4 - Offbrand camping cot - I really wish I had splurged on something larger, sturdier, and more comfortable. When I'm camping I can't stand sleeping on the floor and with a full size cot I think I could increase my sleep quality. #5 - Thursday Wingtips - I just wish I had bought these a half size larger I can force my feet in them but they really do a number on them after a full day of wear and I think they'd be much more comfortable with just that little bit of extra breathing room. #6 - 6 Person REI kingdom tent - When I go camping I usually end up at most sharing the tent with one other person so a 6 person tent is overkill I could have saved money, weight, and space by going for a 4 person or even a 2 person tent. #7 - Coleman Chiller Roller Cooler - When I want a cooler I want it to do a better job of staying cold and with more space than this does and when I just want a lunchbag/box I don't need something as pointlessly large and in the way as this. Just a waste of money for me honestly.
I regret buying my orient mako 2, because it started out a minute fast per week and after wearing it for three months it was five minutes fast per week I sent it back to them and then it began exponentially slowing. I sent it back again. It started picking up speed again. it never worked correctly which is really frustrating because I absolutely love the way it looks but I’m a chef, so having accurate time is incredibly important.
I love camping and golf so clothes tend to be duel function and Black Diamond use to be my go to brand, climbing pants fit me really comfortably. However in the last 4 years the quality of the brand, shirts, pants, shorts have all been falling apart far too quickly. Patagonia climbing pants have take all my money for pants lately. They are great quality and workwear is bombproof.
Oh no!! Purple pants!!! Those were a good idea! Overly formal clothes, shoes that hurt at the start (yes, you can break them in, but how much more do you want to spend for it?), cheap makeup (doesn't matter if your application technique is good. If it doesn't match and it's cheap, it shows) and cheap tools. I'm still annoyed about the circ saw I got off FB marketplace that seemed too good to be true when I was apprenticing and really wanted one. It was. Battery was shot. At least it came with a bag.
Hey Carl! I agree with you on the Randolph Engineering sunglasses. I had to laugh at your watch though. Most of the new watches I see here on YT sell for a lot of $$$$, have an over the top design, are actually cheap junk, and will re-sell for pennies on the dollar. I recently sold my 40y.o. Omega Speedmaster on ebay for nearly 10x what I paid for it. It ran perfectly, and it was still in style. One of my latest "biggest regrets" are the Pladra shirts I bought after watching your video. I spent nearly $500 on three shirts that look beautiful.....wait for it.....HANGING IN MY CLOSET! I have never worn them. The cotton fabric is quite rough and scratchy. The shirts are highly tapered, so I doubt they will fit a scrawny 18 year old, much less my late 60s body. What the hell was I thinking???? And why would I want pictures of wildlife on the underside of the collar? Or the NUMEROUS brand emboidery on each shirt (pocket, placket, sleve)? My other regret is that I'm too old to see the look of disappointment on the faces of the fools who have bought numerous "best in the world", "last forever", "hand them down to my son" expensive PNW boots. Your kids (if you are fortunate to have any) will not want, nor wear those hand me down boots! How many pairs of your dad's Florsheim shoes are you currently wearing? No matter how great they once were, THEY WILL NO LONGER BE IN STYLE BY THEN!! But hey...I'm just a boomer and don't have a clue what I'm talking about!😉🤣😂🤣
If my dad or grandpa gave me a pair of florsheim shoes from their heyday I’d be really excited. I don’t really agree with that assessment. Boots and shoes at that level haven’t changed much at all in 150 years and are going strong.
@@Muscovy7 Since I'm old enough to have seen this play out a time or two, add this to the equation...Most Florsheim shoes from the 70s and 80s and early 90s were LOAFERS. Wingtips from the 50s and 60s. Still got the same answer??
I live in South Florida lol to me all of those including the ones you mentioned minus the work boots are a hard pass in my wardrobe. unless I was going out of state to head north. but yes even I have regret, let start with APT 9 Sport jacket series. Their stylist and cheap. problem... Polyester mix with whatever other plastic and like lol 5% linen or cotton. that crap! another thing too, is not accepting the fact that I got a little more on the heavy side. their not going to fit me. the shoulder I should have paid more attention to it before buying it, feels way to tight and stiff. There is nothing worse than a stiff sport jacket to ruin any sudden movement that needed. plus because of the kind of Fabric it is, it is waaaay to HOT (and very important to know the climate where we live in) to wear them at any given day except for the month of February since the only season we get is in the canonical order. Winter/windy, for a month, spring for couple of weeks, and summer for 11month until we go back to winter/windy, oh and rain in between that and hurricane. so yeah a lot to say about that. lol now I do still wear one type of polyester that is 100% polyester but this is meant for those who have potential or have skin cancer, and man Florida is sunny af! which is why they call it the sunny state for a reason. This is from a brand called Coolibar. they work GREAT for outdoors, and of course their very tough but ultra thin clothing, but where I work inside an office, my bosses are ladies, and they love to keep that office VERY VERY VERY WARM and since the body natural produce heat, in a office of 8hr or longer shift, ya that not a joy ride at all lol it get hot af and muggy! oof is the worse! especially when you take your cloth off, it feels like you've bathe in a suna filled of cloth and that OB oh my god it is disgusting! and my regret with that is, that I bought way to many of those brand... my god! I put the Polo ones on Ebay, Offerup and more. Would only keep like 3 of them but no more than that lol, same goes with their pants and sportwear. just terrible. Lastly and this is just on me only, are Boots and Shoes. I enjoy going to Goth parties, and their aesthetic I personally think their awesome depending on what, but the comfortability for guys is just isn't there, it is the most cruelist shit on the planet! any of those big name goth brand are literally TRASH! even some of the old ones. I literally highly recommend to go to Etsy ask 1,000 question to get the right most comfortable size shoes or boots. you can always kid yourself that no killstar or punkrave or devilfashion are very comfortable, NO THEIR NOT! THEIR ARE COMPLETELY SHIT! and the same goes with their Coats because their material are pure garbage, even says it on the fabric (made with recycle plastic, aka GARBAGE!) as a Floridian I went with the usual and suitable that made live so much easier and better. Seersucker suit or pants, Linen suit or Pants, shirt linen, Shoes dress cotton socks up to the caff with shirt stays attach to the dress shirt, rope material belts, 100% Egyptian cotton on another sport jacket. it a bit on a fussy side, but still much breathable than those APT 9 series., no Show socks too, and again this is more personal for me than it is for someone else. I use Barefoot dress shoes because their very comfortable af on my feet. it may not be aesthetically awesome like any of those dress shoes, they may even come out as clown shoes, but man I do not care, their just 120% more comfortable on my feet than anything else. OH also a panama hat too. Sunglasses Oakley's and some other vintage crystal glass that used to belong to my late father, looks very awesome. And those are the things that I DO NOT regret. sorry TL;TR
I regret buying 21oz Iron Heart jeans. They certainly are very nice quality and fit well and faded cool… the thing is that they’re so heavy that people NOTICE they’re heavy. The way they move on your body and crease is reminiscent of a cardboard box, especially when new… plus, it seemed like inevitable failures like crotch blowouts or belt loops coming off didnt happen any later than with lighter denim.
I regret nearly everything I’ve purchased except: 1. A cheap house on a 15yr mortgage back when interest rates were 3%. Smartest financial decision I ever made. 2. A pair of Odenwald boots from Allen Edmonds years ago. Look great, fit superbly, and have worn in a way that makes them look even better. 3. A Hamilton khaki field mechanical watch. Looks great with anything casual. 4. A pair of low-top converse Chuck Taylor 70s. Classic looks but built with way more cushioning than the standard Chucks. 5. A pair of selvedge jeans from Uniqlo. 6. A tobacco color corduroy trucker jacket from Banana Republic. Fits me perfectly. 7. A newer MacBook Pro - damn fine laptop, worth every penny. Yeah that’s about it. I have a ton of stuff, and don’t wear or use most of it. Omega watches? Eh, I end up wearing my Hamilton most of the time when I’m casually dressed. Suits and sports coats? Eh, I’ve worked mostly from home since 2018. Various flannels or work shirts from different brands? Eh, there’s like 2-3 I sort of like, rarely touch the rest. Various pairs of selvedge jeans from different brands? Eh, honestly, the cheapie Uniqlos have worn in the best. I could go on. I’m always like “ooh, squirrel!” and buy the thing that catches my eye, then I don’t really use it. Oh and bros, don’t ever buy a white leather chair if you even occasionally wear raw denim…
I bought a few Fresh Clean Tees. The first couple of wears are fine. The neck eventually deforms, won’t hold its shape. Late got some True Classics. They’re sort of better. Haven’t had them as long, tbd.
I bought the ironheart black rider’s jacket for almost $2500 CAD. I don’t own a motorcycle. Gorgeous jacket, but I almost never wear it. The leather is VERY tough and stubborn to break in
I regret buying Invecta watches. I do have one investa mechanical watch that I like but is to big to wear for work and has a metal bracelet. I now stay away from the metal bracelet and use leather or rubber type for I do electrical work and got my watch up against some terminals and welded the clasp shut. It got pretty hot & had to use pliers to get it off. Luckily enough it was low D/C Volts. I like your videos keep up the good work. I have bought Dluthe jeans in the past when they first started they lasted a long time but now they have cheep end them up. I have bought Herock jeans from Germany and they have lasted 5 years and I still can use them for they still look good
Interesing stuff about the Squale. I too have a Squale that I somewhat regret buying, a bracelet screw came undone and the watch nearly fell off my wrist, that was the first week I had it and the dial has a visible imperfection. Great watch but tainted experience.
Love this channel! I’m a city guy born and raised, but recently I have woken up in my faith and now I plan to donate all my clothes and shoes and really only have a minimal closet and I want high quality lasting goods! shout out Carl!
When you where talking about sunglasses at first, I was thinking Randolph or American Optical. I am a private pilot and they are by far the best aviator sunglasses available. Then you mentioned your Randolph’s I smiled, definitely worth the spend if you don’t loose them, mine have stood up to 8 years in a cockpit, in a car and on my head. They have been dropped multiple times, knocked off my face by my toddler and dog, and somehow survived just fine. Glass lenses are not the demon that every optical store makes them out to be, mine have never shattered and they are way better optical clarity than plastic or polycarbonate. I collect watches and I fell victim to the same hype, I bought a Yema Superman when they first came out, it was a great watch until the crown stripped. Normally, I’d say the same as you did: it’s possible I did it, it was my fault. However, I have had 20 dive watches and that’s the only one I ever had an issue with. They repaired it once under warranty (I still had to pay shipping to France), but when I got it back it had the same issue within a few months, and I just threw it in its box and there it sits, regret in a box. Don’t beat yourself up on it, a lot of these micro-brands use cheap Chinese parts and assemble them in Switzerland so they can put it on the dial. It is my opinion that the screw threads on some cases are just too soft and strip out easy. Stick with your Oris, much better watch! Ok, last regret: White’s Mule Packer boots. I got a pair after buying a pair of Franks Patriots and loving the high arches. I wanted a more western style with a less aggressive lug. I did not really want to break the bank but wanted moderate quality from a known PNW company. The Mule Packers fit that criteria. Color me not impressed. My Franks’s are thicker leather, and have better quality than the Whites at about the same price point. Where I don’t think I sacrificed much on the Frank’s, you can tell the White’s are made for a “price point.” The laces are cheap, the leather is thinner, they seem to fit oddly, when laced up they pinch where the seams from the upper meet the lowers around the laces. This may go away as the my break-in, but man they are killing the tops of my feet. I believe they will hold up, they are good quality, but definitely not worth the price, your paying for the name on these in my opinion….
@cle_roknn3742 My much less expensive White's Perry boots had the same hot spot around the laces. Must be a design flaw, IMO. I bought a couple of their false tongues and the problem went away.
I regret so many things I bought out of FOMO essentially. I also get very enthusiastic about things/hobbies and get very into to them and then loose all interest in them. So I regret a lot of things. As far as footwear, Caterpillar boots, I like their simple style boots more than Timberland and Clark’s cost too much. However, they never fit right to my foot (Palladium has been the best but the glue always gives out). Luckily, I bought them on sale but still they were a lot of money.
Hey Bro. Try a silicone spray to help get your foot in the boot. I got that tip from a video from a western bootmaker named Rod Patrick. Once you do that for a while, they’ll break in and you’ll be good to go.
Justin boots makes a boot spray that allows you to slip your foot in. It won’t stretch out your boot. Just help it slip in. It’s very cool and evaporates quickly. Worth a try.
Those jeans, I might've came across similar ones when I visited japan at the Pure Blue Japan store, the staff told me they used persimmon to dye it. They were not as red as the ones you have, but I wonder if you can salvage them by re-dying it to darker indigo yourself.
Had a pair of ariat hybrid rancher I love them. then I got pair of Sport Fresco VentTEK, they look great, broke in real quick but they have sinthethic linig and fett sweat like crazy.
issue with Squale was the same issue with all the other indepdent companies that used the same 3-hand ETA movement. ETA was is owned by Swatch group the largest in the world and they decided to stop supplying parts to third parties and only supply the Swiss brands officially part of the Swatch group like Longines, Tissot, Hamilton, Certina and providing base movements for higher end brands like Omega, BlancPain and Breguet. Since this anouncement all the indepedent brands like Squale, Sinn, Marathon swtiched to Sellita for their movements. Sellita actually have better acuracy than ETA and lower end Seiko movements in 20 years of experience. As for your winding crown, that's a very easy fix and not uncommon with any movement. When you replace it don't make a habit of widning it every day. With an automatic rotor just give the watch a few good shakes so you can see the rotor spining, which for the newbies is what winds the up the movement internally without having to pull out the crown. And don't adjust the date on the watch late at night when the time is between 9 and 3 am or something, there's a certain position when it causes a lot of stress on the gear train. I have Squale that I bought as a daily beater and it's been a tank of a watch. I only wish I'd have opted for the 50 Atmos with blue dial. That watch was not lost even $20 of value seccond hand in almost a decade.
I wanted a pair of Engineer boots but was concerned with the instep issue as well. I discovered that Allen Edmonds had a model with zippers so I wimped out, as soon as i get them broken in a bit I plan to modify them a bit with lug soles etc. They are not bad boots but not worth the full price of $595 but i got them for around $230 on one of their frequent sales.
Whites Perrys were my worst purchase. You used the photos of them in one of your videos. They had the terrible stitching and lasting issues. Luckily I was able to get them to take them back. You buy things all the time that fit better than others or have a better feel to them. So you end up having your favorites but that doesn't mean the others are bad. So I've had pretty good success other than those boots.
Same here, Perry's I ordered in Red Dog had really bad QC issues, including a split in the tongue. The customer service was very unfirendly about it even though I provided photos. They essentially tried to tell me I didn't know what I was talking about... Saying the split on the tongue in quotations "Could be anything." They reluctantly agreed to send out another pair that came with arguably worse QC issues than the first pair... This pairs right boot had the toe box sewn way tighter than the other and didn't fit my foot. Reached out again, and they never responded. I don't know if I'll ever order from White's again.
The first thing that comes to mind for me is the Patagonia P-6 Logo Responsibili-Tee, For me as a bigger guy there didn't fit me at all and was way to Tait and it was like human sausage casing on me and the only good thing was that I sold them to someone who could use them so they didn't go to waste. it also hurt men a bit because the old patagonia p-6 t-shirt form 7 years was my favorite t-shirt and had the perfect fit and wait for me but the new Patagonia t-shirt even the 100% cotton t-shirt nowadays just not are the and is thinner and build the sam😢
I’m in the same boat as you with the shirt that was to small, except with a jacket. I bought a Buzz Rickson Deck Jacket off eBay and it’s a really nice, warm jacket, but it’s a tad tight in the shoulders and the sleeve holes are way too high and they dig into my armpits. I tried to convince myself it fits fine and it’ll stretch out, but I’m lying to myself.
A black shirt, mock turtle neck, or black tee (depending on weather) would look good with those jeans, along with black leather shoes. Wear the shirt untucked. The black will lower the volume on the pants and look good, I think.
Mine is not exactly a regret purchases. I bought PBJ and N&F jeans, both fit fantastic and I wore pairs pretty damn hard resulting in blowouts and early retirement. Wheras the Wrangler 13MWZ not only fits my huge thighs and also not consistent pulling up my jeans cuz the Wranglers are high waisted. Also Ive no crotch blowouts as of lately, no leg twist and best of all the jeans only cost $25 😅
Engineer boots... I bought Frye engineer boots - impossible to get on. Put my feet in PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS and eventually got them on. A few weeks of that and they kind of fit now - you have my sympathies.
I bought a pair of Chippewa 9” Loggers and I don’t regret buying them but I’ll never buy Chippewas again. I purchased them to wear specifically in the winter outside for work. After a month or so the left boots heal was falling off. The boots showed little signs of wear and were taken care of. I contacted Chippewa and really didn’t get any help…. I put them in my closet for 2 years and was disappointed every time I looked at them. I needed a pair of boots for a job we were doing in the snow and decided in a last ditch effort to take 3/4” electrical staples and JB Weld and attempt to get the heel back on. Several years later the heel is going strong. Moral of the story, $9 JB Weld and 3 electrical staples saved a pair of $350 boots.
Sadly my greasepoint workwear jeans. I absolutely loved them, unfortunately they shrunk badly and now I can't wear them. I always washed cold and line dry but they still shrunk after every wash.
I don't get how that coat can be formal. It can literally be used as a hunting coat and would be the equivalent of wearing Gore-Tex in a city. I'd say just force yourself to wear it a couple of times in a row and you'll get over it.
True Classic shirts are terrible. I had good luck when they 1st came out. Went and bought more. They majorly shrunk. Note, the weren’t suppose to. And the material got cheaper or something. They are indeed junk.
One thing I don’t regret is buying nice boots. I got a pair of Wolverine 1000 Miles and wear them with jeans practically every outfit. Yeah I paid a lot ($300) but it was worth every penny.
That is such a cool watch. I am sorry you had such a bad experience with it. The 1521 is one of my favorite watches of all time! You can't go wrong with Oris either!
Studio monitors I bought… They’re just sitting on my desk now, covered. The equipment, cables etc, all in all - it wasn’t worth it, to ME. Could’ve just bought some mid tier bluetooth speakers and call it a day, lol.
True classic tees the fit is so good but you are absolutely correct they do not hold up and are expensive so what other tees have same fit because that is where they shine ?
I bought a bag pack . Super nice from Italy using Badalassi leather and at an amazing price. Cost me a lot and while super nice, it doesn’t work for me going to school. The straps slide off my shoulders all the time. I should’ve just stayed with Herschel , 100$.
Yeah I'm with you on items that are just a little too fancy, too formal to fit practically into my life. I'm reminded of a random guy's funny tweet, "I have a 'Dry Clean Only' sweater that's about to learn some harsh realities about living with me."
Wash the sweater on gentle and hang to dry. Will probably be fine. What is usually meant by dry clean only is “don’t put in a dryer”.
Your opinion and mine of "dressy" is very different lol
That AOS coat is like a hunting or field jacket. I'd take that to the shooting range or out fishing. Food for thought.
Dude, I had the exact same issue, I took engineers to cobbler and had them stretched for like $20. This worked perfectly, and doesn't damage the boots...
Hey Carl, fellow high instep and John Lofgren Engineer owner here! My solution is to put plastic sandwich bags (those of the crinkly variety) over my socks when putting the boots on. This will significantly lower the friction between the foot and boot and act like some kind of lubricant.
Over time, the boot will loosen up and the bags will no longer be needed. The plastic bag trick also works when breaking boots in and will prevent blisters!
I regret buying Nicks boots...only because i now have an addiction 🤪
I have the same addiction, only it's Whites boots. I am still waiting for my first Nicks to arrive.
What started my addiction was my first pair of red wing moc toes that I've wanted since high school now i got like 15 boots from almost everywhere like of course red wing, thursday, nicks, grant stone, fortis boots, junkard, danner, and soon to be sagara and renavgoods
Better addiction than most
Don’t we all lol
Same but Parkhurst
Wear the SOS Harris Tweed Coat with the Gustin jeans. You are overthinking things, remember that Harris Tweed was originally and still is used for hunting. It is nice so you can dress it up but it is still hunting gear. The Gustin jeans will fit the jacket and will get better with wear (fading). If you are really feeling it throw in the JL boots with the outfit 😂, it would be nice though. What is the size of the JL boots?
I live in Tweed and denims in autumn, winter and spring
I was just thinking that those two would make a nice combo hahaha.@@richyclubsport5155
I think he's just not old enough to pull off the grumpy old english man in a tweed coat look. That or we need to put a cabbie hat on carl and a scowl on his face.
He can pull of that jacket easily, it's not too dressy but those jeans are too fashion forward for him IMHO.
@@claytonberg721 You shouldn't be too comfortable in your comfort zone, you will never progress that way. My first time wearing my burgundy Oxfords was so uncomfortably out of my comfort zone that I seriously thought of not wearing them again even though I loved the look of the shoes, why I bought them in the first place, now I will wear them anywhere, anytime. If he puts in some work on those jeans they will likely end up being his favorite.
For the watch, you're supposed to always turn it counterclockwise until you feel/hear the threads seat, and then you screw it down clockwise. Cross threading or stripping the screw down crown on nice watches is a very real thing everyone with a mechanical watch should know to be careful of going forwards!
Hmmm
Your John Lofgren boots could be your most comfortable favorite boots if you do the produce bag trick and just wear them for hours a day. The thin slippery bags from grocery produce work wonders on these style boots. (Thank you Albert!). I know first hand how exhausting getting engineer boots on can be, but this is the saving grace. Also I allow my heal to stretch them out when I am just getting past that friction point. Also make sure to set them in front of the heater right before you put them on. This allows the leather to be soft and flexible.
What exactly is this produce bag trick?
@@sweetpadreWhen you are at the produce section of most stores they supply the customers with thin plastic bags to place your produce items into. The trick is to reuse those thin plastic bags by placing them over your foot before stepping into the boot. With this slippery bag on foot it will aid entry and help stretch the leather in the tight spots. Repeated use continues until you find the bag is no longer needed. Hope that helps.
This works with loafers too although you won't get any dates
Ah what a treat! Slowly waking up from a nightshift and being suprised with a Murawski video!
And nailing the hat again!
Welcome bro! Working nights is a grind, so I hope this could help you wake up a bit. Man, I hated night shift….
Surprised about the Harris Tweed, I'm an Englishman, Tweed can be dressed up or worn casually with denims and boot's like Crockett and Jones, Trickers i live in Tweed jackets and coats in autumn, winter and spring
Definitely! also from the UK, and this style of coat is worn extensively in the countryside, facing the elements, sometimes until patched and threadbare!
5:45 Interesting the the Gustin weave is so different from the Naked and Famous weave. My Red Weft and the Crimson Sky faded much more traditionally.
Nice one! (RE the hat at the beginning)
Taylor’s Stitch pants - they just don’t fit me well, ended up selling both pairs I got. Tried both democratic and their slim fit.
LL Bean flannel - I might try them again but the one I got tore in less than a year with moderate wear.
A leather Apple watch strap off Etsy - Failed in less than six months. I did wear it hard but replaced with an Ashland leather one and it has held up for a year.
Dewalt jump battery pack - failed after one use and didn’t take a charge. I bought a gooloo to replace it at Project Farms recommendation and so far so good.
I’m grateful there’s not too much on this list largely thanks to folks like you!
6:24 Yes! I love my green tartan check Iron Heart work shirt.
I agree with True classic T-shirts. First time wearing was fine, and they are still wearable but they lost their shape after the first or second wash. I also got some polo shirts, same deal…
I've owned the cheapest as well as the most expensive gear, and I would recommend to anyone to buy the "middle of the road" items price wise. The cheapest has always been, well, the cheapest. The most expensive items almost always come with massive diminishing returns (regret), but the stuff priced in the middle has both price and quality going for it. Plus, when it eventually fails, just buy another. You're still likely under the cost of the most expensive item. There are a few things that I own that were quite expensive relative to the general price range of the item that I am glad that I bought. That's pretty rare though. Also, take care of your things properly, and they will last much longer.
For example, I recently traded in a BMW 5 series after purchasing it new in 2022. It was the most expensive car that I had ever purchased. After 4 months I realized that I didn't like it anymore than my fully loaded 2020 Honda Accord. It was a nice car, no doubt, but the price difference for what you get is ludacris. It really is a status symbol thing. You're most likely buying it to show people you have money. I bought it because I always wanted a BMW and genuinely thought I would love it and feel that it was worth it. It was not for me. I'd rather save that money or use it for other things I'm interested in.
Bet the Honda will outlast the bmw anyways. Maintenance, parts, all cheaper, and the car will be around a long time.
@@outofmind9222 I agree. Pretty good chance that that will be the case.
I regret buying new Luxotica ray bans. I bought some new old stock bausch&lomb ray bans on ebay for just 30$ more than new ones a couple weeks ago and love them. The quality is not comparable.
Keep the AOS jacket. We all grow older, habits change and you might grow to like dressing up now and again and looking dapper for no particular reason other than that you happened to own an amazing jacket.
I just did a podcast with Brian the bootmaker and he was explaining his reasoning for why the shaft of his engineer is a bit more voluptuous. Specifically the curve in the back stay and while I can’t say for sure, I think it’s the design that would solve for the issue you have.
Moral of the story, stretch shaft!
I feel your pain in buying dressier clothes that seldom get the chance to wear. I’ve lived all over the world (army vet) and, since retiring to rural Virginia, have quite a few items I just have no place to wear. Nice toss too.
My Dyson vacuum was one of the worst purchases I made, it didn't work nearly as well as I had hoped. I recently bought a Hoover or something from Wal Mart for $180 that works so much better.
I have a Squale 1545 GMT that’s been a good watch. Out-of-warranty repair work is something that I’ve not really considered when buying a watch; I probably should!
Like your jacket, I have a beautiful LL Bean Irish Fisherman’s sweater that I love. Unfortunately, it’s thick wool & I never wear it, because it’s so ridiculously warm! It just sits in my top drawer in the wintertime.
Great video. Same with you brother, my JL Engineers and an Ironheart flannel. put me through the ringer. I tried so hard to keep them. They sold in December. Next are my:
Ironheart shell cordovan wallet. Horrible leather, painted color. I hate it. 900 usd down the drain. I can't even sell it, it seems. Don't get me wrong, I have a ton of Ironheart heart items I love.
Sagara bootmaker, leather is extremely thin and smelled like chemicals. Smell hasn't gone away.
There's more, but I'll cut it off there.
I like the honesty and I can relate to some of the things I've purchased. Will follow channel from now on.
I appreciate that!
You're on a roll with the cap tossing Carl!
“What, are goin’ to court or somethin’?” 😂 Great video, Carl!
That Jacket is amazing. I’m a fellow tradesman. Hustling side work constantly. 12-13 hrs the norm. Except Sunday. If your a man of faith , I highly recommend the Traditional Latin Mass. You’d look good and proper with that Jacket in that setting. It’s nice to have a reason to get dressed up once a week. Honoring our a creator is the finest reason.
I am a minimalist but by quality and wait before making a purchase. Levi’s, a Filson Jac shirt, a black tshirt and a pair of blundstone boots is the uniform of the day. If there was ever a reget it would be the omega moon watch. My Submariner is more than enough.
4:03 Opportunity to work with @TrentonHeath add a side zip or overlap leather... And or these are works of art and should be in a case...
I regret buying my first pair of raw selvedge denim 14oz from Bravestar without realizing how tight they would be on my thighs as someone who lifts.
I could barely walk in them and after wearing them my legs would hurt. Also they were much thicker than I expected .
It's a no joke that when buying your first pair it's better to go as light as possible or at least find ones that are also with strech, 100% cotton was a pain.
Unfortunately due to the bad experience I fret of buying a new pair from a different company without being able to return them and get refunded.
I have a super high instep too it's such a bummer. no one measures for instep so I had to figure out the hard way many times why my boots dont fit. I have to size up its so bad
Same here, Chelsea's are just murder on my feet
I had a London Fog coat with a leather collar that I loved. Wore it for 20 years until the material was paper thin. So I thought I found a replacement with an all bean 2 in one jacket. Turns out the inner jacket fit so close I wouldn’t wear more than a single layer underneath, so I had to wear the Jo at without the lining. Fine as a fall rain jacket but not warm enough fir winter.
Biggest regrets for me are all related to poor fit! I got a pair of Iron Heart jeans in the 555 cut and when I tried them on to show my spouse, she just laughed at me and said "no". Turns out, I'm more of a 634 or 888.
In general I regret buying shoes/boots which are too small for my feet: Dear Carl, please forgive me for I have sinned, even Loafers included. You convinced me that they suck regarding the sizing.
Two pairs of quality jeans which I ordered online without respecting to size up accordingly.
Some second hand shirts which I first loved but finally do not really wear because they do not fit my lifestyle. At least they were cheap:p
I somewhat regret buying multiple Microtech OTF knives. The knives are beautiful, well-made, super sharp...and super expensive. I just feel like the cost/benefit ratio is probably not great. Because they cost so much, it is hard to want to wear or use them, so they end up as a very expensive mantlepiece in some ways.
Years ago I had a favorite ESQ dive watch that stripped the crown threads on :( It got retired to the desk draw but ultimately came back to life as a beginner restoration project. Got a replacement crown and threaded tube for it after careful measurement. UA-cam was helpful on how to get the old one out and install the new one. I was pleased with the result but spent way too many hours fiddling. I don't think I'll be doing anything like that again.
Interesting video and a good mix of stuff. My list below:
#1 - Schott NYC Perfecto - I got it second hand but in pretty fresh condition but it's quite snug and really heavy duty. As someone who isn't riding motorcycles I don't need a leather jacket that heavy so it's not great for daily use and the weather here doesn't tend to get cold enough for me to need a jacket like it for driving in a car or walking. It's also just a smidge too tight and the style is cut relatively high so it's not comfortable to lounge around in just all in all a mismatch of my needs and the jacket's strengths and as it is relatively expensive it really hurts.
#2 - Reylight Pineapple Brass Flashlight - a mid/low priced pocket flashlight but of all the lights I own it is the one which most consistently drains out and needs to be recharged even without doing anything with it so I pull it out of the drawer to use after it just sat around for a month and then have to replace the battery immediately which is annoying.
#3 - Rechargeable Wireless candle lights - Same deal with losing charge while not being used again just super annoying particularly with lights I want them to work when I need them so maintaining a charge is a big thing.
#4 - Offbrand camping cot - I really wish I had splurged on something larger, sturdier, and more comfortable. When I'm camping I can't stand sleeping on the floor and with a full size cot I think I could increase my sleep quality.
#5 - Thursday Wingtips - I just wish I had bought these a half size larger I can force my feet in them but they really do a number on them after a full day of wear and I think they'd be much more comfortable with just that little bit of extra breathing room.
#6 - 6 Person REI kingdom tent - When I go camping I usually end up at most sharing the tent with one other person so a 6 person tent is overkill I could have saved money, weight, and space by going for a 4 person or even a 2 person tent.
#7 - Coleman Chiller Roller Cooler - When I want a cooler I want it to do a better job of staying cold and with more space than this does and when I just want a lunchbag/box I don't need something as pointlessly large and in the way as this. Just a waste of money for me honestly.
Your dad's list: condoms
I regret buying my orient mako 2, because it started out a minute fast per week and after wearing it for three months it was five minutes fast per week I sent it back to them and then it began exponentially slowing. I sent it back again. It started picking up speed again. it never worked correctly which is really frustrating because I absolutely love the way it looks but I’m a chef, so having accurate time is incredibly important.
I love camping and golf so clothes tend to be duel function and Black Diamond use to be my go to brand, climbing pants fit me really comfortably. However in the last 4 years the quality of the brand, shirts, pants, shorts have all been falling apart far too quickly. Patagonia climbing pants have take all my money for pants lately. They are great quality and workwear is bombproof.
Have a great weekend Carl!
You too!
Oh no!! Purple pants!!! Those were a good idea!
Overly formal clothes, shoes that hurt at the start (yes, you can break them in, but how much more do you want to spend for it?), cheap makeup (doesn't matter if your application technique is good. If it doesn't match and it's cheap, it shows) and cheap tools. I'm still annoyed about the circ saw I got off FB marketplace that seemed too good to be true when I was apprenticing and really wanted one. It was. Battery was shot. At least it came with a bag.
Hey Carl! I agree with you on the Randolph Engineering sunglasses. I had to laugh at your watch though. Most of the new watches I see here on YT sell for a lot of $$$$, have an over the top design, are actually cheap junk, and will re-sell for pennies on the dollar. I recently sold my 40y.o. Omega Speedmaster on ebay for nearly 10x what I paid for it. It ran perfectly, and it was still in style. One of my latest "biggest regrets" are the Pladra shirts I bought after watching your video. I spent nearly $500 on three shirts that look beautiful.....wait for it.....HANGING IN MY CLOSET! I have never worn them. The cotton fabric is quite rough and scratchy. The shirts are highly tapered, so I doubt they will fit a scrawny 18 year old, much less my late 60s body. What the hell was I thinking???? And why would I want pictures of wildlife on the underside of the collar? Or the NUMEROUS brand emboidery on each shirt (pocket, placket, sleve)? My other regret is that I'm too old to see the look of disappointment on the faces of the fools who have bought numerous "best in the world", "last forever", "hand them down to my son" expensive PNW boots. Your kids (if you are fortunate to have any) will not want, nor wear those hand me down boots! How many pairs of your dad's Florsheim shoes are you currently wearing? No matter how great they once were, THEY WILL NO LONGER BE IN STYLE BY THEN!! But hey...I'm just a boomer and don't have a clue what I'm talking about!😉🤣😂🤣
If my dad or grandpa gave me a pair of florsheim shoes from their heyday I’d be really excited. I don’t really agree with that assessment. Boots and shoes at that level haven’t changed much at all in 150 years and are going strong.
@@Muscovy7 Since I'm old enough to have seen this play out a time or two, add this to the equation...Most Florsheim shoes from the 70s and 80s and early 90s were LOAFERS. Wingtips from the 50s and 60s. Still got the same answer??
@@krazmokramer what’s wrong with wingtips?
None of my dad's shoes fit me. When he passed I donated all of them.
@@williamkazak469 exactly
I live in South Florida lol to me all of those including the ones you mentioned minus the work boots are a hard pass in my wardrobe. unless I was going out of state to head north. but yes even I have regret, let start with APT 9 Sport jacket series. Their stylist and cheap. problem... Polyester mix with whatever other plastic and like lol 5% linen or cotton. that crap! another thing too, is not accepting the fact that I got a little more on the heavy side. their not going to fit me. the shoulder I should have paid more attention to it before buying it, feels way to tight and stiff. There is nothing worse than a stiff sport jacket to ruin any sudden movement that needed. plus because of the kind of Fabric it is, it is waaaay to HOT (and very important to know the climate where we live in) to wear them at any given day except for the month of February since the only season we get is in the canonical order. Winter/windy, for a month, spring for couple of weeks, and summer for 11month until we go back to winter/windy, oh and rain in between that and hurricane. so yeah a lot to say about that. lol now I do still wear one type of polyester that is 100% polyester but this is meant for those who have potential or have skin cancer, and man Florida is sunny af! which is why they call it the sunny state for a reason. This is from a brand called Coolibar. they work GREAT for outdoors, and of course their very tough but ultra thin clothing, but where I work inside an office, my bosses are ladies, and they love to keep that office VERY VERY VERY WARM and since the body natural produce heat, in a office of 8hr or longer shift, ya that not a joy ride at all lol it get hot af and muggy! oof is the worse! especially when you take your cloth off, it feels like you've bathe in a suna filled of cloth and that OB oh my god it is disgusting! and my regret with that is, that I bought way to many of those brand... my god! I put the Polo ones on Ebay, Offerup and more. Would only keep like 3 of them but no more than that lol, same goes with their pants and sportwear. just terrible. Lastly and this is just on me only, are Boots and Shoes. I enjoy going to Goth parties, and their aesthetic I personally think their awesome depending on what, but the comfortability for guys is just isn't there, it is the most cruelist shit on the planet! any of those big name goth brand are literally TRASH! even some of the old ones. I literally highly recommend to go to Etsy ask 1,000 question to get the right most comfortable size shoes or boots. you can always kid yourself that no killstar or punkrave or devilfashion are very comfortable, NO THEIR NOT! THEIR ARE COMPLETELY SHIT! and the same goes with their Coats because their material are pure garbage, even says it on the fabric (made with recycle plastic, aka GARBAGE!)
as a Floridian I went with the usual and suitable that made live so much easier and better. Seersucker suit or pants, Linen suit or Pants, shirt linen, Shoes dress cotton socks up to the caff with shirt stays attach to the dress shirt, rope material belts, 100% Egyptian cotton on another sport jacket. it a bit on a fussy side, but still much breathable than those APT 9 series., no Show socks too, and again this is more personal for me than it is for someone else. I use Barefoot dress shoes because their very comfortable af on my feet. it may not be aesthetically awesome like any of those dress shoes, they may even come out as clown shoes, but man I do not care, their just 120% more comfortable on my feet than anything else. OH also a panama hat too. Sunglasses Oakley's and some other vintage crystal glass that used to belong to my late father, looks very awesome. And those are the things that I DO NOT regret. sorry TL;TR
I regret buying 21oz Iron Heart jeans. They certainly are very nice quality and fit well and faded cool… the thing is that they’re so heavy that people NOTICE they’re heavy. The way they move on your body and crease is reminiscent of a cardboard box, especially when new… plus, it seemed like inevitable failures like crotch blowouts or belt loops coming off didnt happen any later than with lighter denim.
I regret nearly everything I’ve purchased except:
1. A cheap house on a 15yr mortgage back when interest rates were 3%. Smartest financial decision I ever made.
2. A pair of Odenwald boots from Allen Edmonds years ago. Look great, fit superbly, and have worn in a way that makes them look even better.
3. A Hamilton khaki field mechanical watch. Looks great with anything casual.
4. A pair of low-top converse Chuck Taylor 70s. Classic looks but built with way more cushioning than the standard Chucks.
5. A pair of selvedge jeans from Uniqlo.
6. A tobacco color corduroy trucker jacket from Banana Republic. Fits me perfectly.
7. A newer MacBook Pro - damn fine laptop, worth every penny.
Yeah that’s about it. I have a ton of stuff, and don’t wear or use most of it. Omega watches? Eh, I end up wearing my Hamilton most of the time when I’m casually dressed. Suits and sports coats? Eh, I’ve worked mostly from home since 2018. Various flannels or work shirts from different brands? Eh, there’s like 2-3 I sort of like, rarely touch the rest. Various pairs of selvedge jeans from different brands? Eh, honestly, the cheapie Uniqlos have worn in the best.
I could go on. I’m always like “ooh, squirrel!” and buy the thing that catches my eye, then I don’t really use it.
Oh and bros, don’t ever buy a white leather chair if you even occasionally wear raw denim…
I bought a few Fresh Clean Tees. The first couple of wears are fine. The neck eventually deforms, won’t hold its shape. Late got some True Classics. They’re sort of better. Haven’t had them as long, tbd.
I bought the ironheart black rider’s jacket for almost $2500 CAD. I don’t own a motorcycle. Gorgeous jacket, but I almost never wear it. The leather is VERY tough and stubborn to break in
I regret buying Invecta watches. I do have one investa mechanical watch that I like but is to big to wear for work and has a metal bracelet. I now stay away from the metal bracelet and use leather or rubber type for I do electrical work and got my watch up against some terminals and welded the clasp shut. It got pretty hot & had to use pliers to get it off. Luckily enough it was low D/C Volts.
I like your videos keep up the good work. I have bought Dluthe jeans in the past when they first started they lasted a long time but now they have cheep end them up. I have bought Herock jeans from Germany and they have lasted 5 years and I still can use them for they still look good
Carl I love the shirt you designed!! Excellent fit!!
Interesing stuff about the Squale. I too have a Squale that I somewhat regret buying, a bracelet screw came undone and the watch nearly fell off my wrist, that was the first week I had it and the dial has a visible imperfection. Great watch but tainted experience.
Thank you, for another great episode!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love this channel! I’m a city guy born and raised, but recently I have woken up in my faith and now I plan to donate all my clothes and shoes and really only have a minimal closet and I want high quality lasting goods! shout out Carl!
When you where talking about sunglasses at first, I was thinking Randolph or American Optical. I am a private pilot and they are by far the best aviator sunglasses available. Then you mentioned your Randolph’s I smiled, definitely worth the spend if you don’t loose them, mine have stood up to 8 years in a cockpit, in a car and on my head. They have been dropped multiple times, knocked off my face by my toddler and dog, and somehow survived just fine. Glass lenses are not the demon that every optical store makes them out to be, mine have never shattered and they are way better optical clarity than plastic or polycarbonate.
I collect watches and I fell victim to the same hype, I bought a Yema Superman when they first came out, it was a great watch until the crown stripped. Normally, I’d say the same as you did: it’s possible I did it, it was my fault. However, I have had 20 dive watches and that’s the only one I ever had an issue with. They repaired it once under warranty (I still had to pay shipping to France), but when I got it back it had the same issue within a few months, and I just threw it in its box and there it sits, regret in a box. Don’t beat yourself up on it, a lot of these micro-brands use cheap Chinese parts and assemble them in Switzerland so they can put it on the dial. It is my opinion that the screw threads on some cases are just too soft and strip out easy. Stick with your Oris, much better watch!
Ok, last regret: White’s Mule Packer boots. I got a pair after buying a pair of Franks Patriots and loving the high arches. I wanted a more western style with a less aggressive lug. I did not really want to break the bank but wanted moderate quality from a known PNW company. The Mule Packers fit that criteria. Color me not impressed. My Franks’s are thicker leather, and have better quality than the Whites at about the same price point. Where I don’t think I sacrificed much on the Frank’s, you can tell the White’s are made for a “price point.” The laces are cheap, the leather is thinner, they seem to fit oddly, when laced up they pinch where the seams from the upper meet the lowers around the laces. This may go away as the my break-in, but man they are killing the tops of my feet. I believe they will hold up, they are good quality, but definitely not worth the price, your paying for the name on these in my opinion….
@cle_roknn3742 My much less expensive White's Perry boots had the same hot spot around the laces. Must be a design flaw, IMO. I bought a couple of their false tongues and the problem went away.
I regret so many things I bought out of FOMO essentially. I also get very enthusiastic about things/hobbies and get very into to them and then loose all interest in them. So I regret a lot of things. As far as footwear, Caterpillar boots, I like their simple style boots more than Timberland and Clark’s cost too much. However, they never fit right to my foot (Palladium has been the best but the glue always gives out). Luckily, I bought them on sale but still they were a lot of money.
Reach out to Wilson Watch Works down in NC. One man shop and a straight shooter. He’s worked on my older Omegas and Sinn’s.
I like the Wiley X sunglasses for my prescription sunglasses.
Thanks for putting yourself out there Carl! 12 pairs of sunglasses a year? Come on, man.
Hey Bro. Try a silicone spray to help get your foot in the boot. I got that tip from a video from a western bootmaker named Rod Patrick.
Once you do that for a while, they’ll break in and you’ll be good to go.
Justin boots makes a boot spray that allows you to slip your foot in. It won’t stretch out your boot. Just help it slip in. It’s very cool and evaporates quickly. Worth a try.
You can wear that Tweed daily on your next vacation to Ireland.
What a shot 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Purple pants regret had me laughing. :)
Those jeans, I might've came across similar ones when I visited japan at the Pure Blue Japan store, the staff told me they used persimmon to dye it. They were not as red as the ones you have, but I wonder if you can salvage them by re-dying it to darker indigo yourself.
Had a pair of ariat hybrid rancher I love them. then I got pair of Sport Fresco VentTEK, they look great, broke in real quick but they have sinthethic linig and fett sweat like crazy.
I think Long Island watch is an official square distributor, maybe they can refer a source for the parts.
Added similar before I read this
Yes they are, good company, I have ordered several watches from them - including a Squale…
Hi Carl, have you found a new home for that green tartan flannel yet? If it’s available, curious - what size is it?
issue with Squale was the same issue with all the other indepdent companies that used the same 3-hand ETA movement. ETA was is owned by Swatch group the largest in the world and they decided to stop supplying parts to third parties and only supply the Swiss brands officially part of the Swatch group like Longines, Tissot, Hamilton, Certina and providing base movements for higher end brands like Omega, BlancPain and Breguet. Since this anouncement all the indepedent brands like Squale, Sinn, Marathon swtiched to Sellita for their movements. Sellita actually have better acuracy than ETA and lower end Seiko movements in 20 years of experience.
As for your winding crown, that's a very easy fix and not uncommon with any movement. When you replace it don't make a habit of widning it every day. With an automatic rotor just give the watch a few good shakes so you can see the rotor spining, which for the newbies is what winds the up the movement internally without having to pull out the crown. And don't adjust the date on the watch late at night when the time is between 9 and 3 am or something, there's a certain position when it causes a lot of stress on the gear train. I have Squale that I bought as a daily beater and it's been a tank of a watch. I only wish I'd have opted for the 50 Atmos with blue dial. That watch was not lost even $20 of value seccond hand in almost a decade.
I think those first three items would make a fire outfit at an event. Either way your star rising I’d keep it in the back pocket!
I wanted a pair of Engineer boots but was concerned with the instep issue as well. I discovered that Allen Edmonds had a model with zippers so I wimped out, as soon as i get them broken in a bit I plan to modify them a bit with lug soles etc. They are not bad boots but not worth the full price of $595 but i got them for around $230 on one of their frequent sales.
Whites Perrys were my worst purchase. You used the photos of them in one of your videos. They had the terrible stitching and lasting issues. Luckily I was able to get them to take them back. You buy things all the time that fit better than others or have a better feel to them. So you end up having your favorites but that doesn't mean the others are bad. So I've had pretty good success other than those boots.
My 3 pair of Perry's came to me perfect. No defects at all. I have been lucky with my Whites.. Sorry your pair did not work out. I really enjoy mine.
Same here, Perry's I ordered in Red Dog had really bad QC issues, including a split in the tongue. The customer service was very unfirendly about it even though I provided photos. They essentially tried to tell me I didn't know what I was talking about... Saying the split on the tongue in quotations "Could be anything." They reluctantly agreed to send out another pair that came with arguably worse QC issues than the first pair... This pairs right boot had the toe box sewn way tighter than the other and didn't fit my foot. Reached out again, and they never responded. I don't know if I'll ever order from White's again.
I bought a pair and have not been impressed at all with them. Fit is not great and they don’t feel they much better made than Thorogood
Just send me that iron heart...haha. Love your vids man. Keep it up.
I've never had a flannel..green is my favorite color.
Awesome video!!
Thank you!
If you're looking for a good quality watch that's an homage to the submariner, I recommend San Martin. Has a Seiko movement too.
The first thing that comes to mind for me is the Patagonia P-6 Logo Responsibili-Tee,
For me as a bigger guy there didn't fit me at all and was way to Tait and it was like human sausage casing on me and the only good thing was that I sold them to someone who could use them so they didn't go to waste.
it also hurt men a bit because the old patagonia p-6 t-shirt form 7 years was my favorite t-shirt and had the perfect fit and wait for me but the new Patagonia t-shirt even the 100% cotton t-shirt nowadays just not are the and is thinner and build the sam😢
Just saw another similar video and the rule is practicality>fashion/heritage story
I’m in the same boat as you with the shirt that was to small, except with a jacket. I bought a Buzz Rickson Deck Jacket off eBay and it’s a really nice, warm jacket, but it’s a tad tight in the shoulders and the sleeve holes are way too high and they dig into my armpits. I tried to convince myself it fits fine and it’ll stretch out, but I’m lying to myself.
A black shirt, mock turtle neck, or black tee (depending on weather) would look good with those jeans, along with black leather shoes. Wear the shirt untucked. The black will lower the volume on the pants and look good, I think.
That Harris Tweed is amazing 🎉
Mine is not exactly a regret purchases. I bought PBJ and N&F jeans, both fit fantastic and I wore pairs pretty damn hard resulting in blowouts and early retirement. Wheras the Wrangler 13MWZ not only fits my huge thighs and also not consistent pulling up my jeans cuz the Wranglers are high waisted. Also Ive no crotch blowouts as of lately, no leg twist and best of all the jeans only cost $25 😅
Engineer boots... I bought Frye engineer boots - impossible to get on. Put my feet in PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS and eventually got them on. A few weeks of that and they kind of fit now - you have my sympathies.
What size are the Lofgrens? If they're 8.5d or 9d I'd be interested
New subscriber because you hang Ole Glory in the background
Welcome!!
i have two carhartt jackets (131 &133) which are fine overall but they are just too heavy
I bought a pair of Chippewa 9” Loggers and I don’t regret buying them but I’ll never buy Chippewas again.
I purchased them to wear specifically in the winter outside for work. After a month or so the left boots heal was falling off. The boots showed little signs of wear and were taken care of. I contacted Chippewa and really didn’t get any help….
I put them in my closet for 2 years and was disappointed every time I looked at them. I needed a pair of boots for a job we were doing in the snow and decided in a last ditch effort to take 3/4” electrical staples and JB Weld and attempt to get the heel back on.
Several years later the heel is going strong.
Moral of the story, $9 JB Weld and 3 electrical staples saved a pair of $350 boots.
Sadly my greasepoint workwear jeans. I absolutely loved them, unfortunately they shrunk badly and now I can't wear them. I always washed cold and line dry but they still shrunk after every wash.
I don't get how that coat can be formal. It can literally be used as a hunting coat and would be the equivalent of wearing Gore-Tex in a city. I'd say just force yourself to wear it a couple of times in a row and you'll get over it.
True Classic shirts are terrible. I had good luck when they 1st came out. Went and bought more. They majorly shrunk. Note, the weren’t suppose to. And the material got cheaper or something. They are indeed junk.
Lol, just watched this video would have been cool to see you combine all of these together as your most hated look outfit😂
Carl love your content! What’s your size? I might be interested in buying the Tweed coat.
I have the same build as you. Really tough to find stuff to fit the wide chest body type these days!
One thing I don’t regret is buying nice boots. I got a pair of Wolverine 1000 Miles and wear them with jeans practically every outfit. Yeah I paid a lot ($300) but it was worth every penny.
That is such a cool watch. I am sorry you had such a bad experience with it. The 1521 is one of my favorite watches of all time! You can't go wrong with Oris either!
Studio monitors I bought… They’re just sitting on my desk now, covered. The equipment, cables etc, all in all - it wasn’t worth it, to ME. Could’ve just bought some mid tier bluetooth speakers and call it a day, lol.
For disposable sunglasses, I suggest Costco’s Kirkland signature aviator sunglasses for 24 dollars. Fairly decent quality for the price.
True classic tees the fit is so good but you are absolutely correct they do not hold up and are expensive so what other tees have same fit because that is where they shine ?
Hey Carl, I think we are the same build and I’d love to have that AOS Tweed up here in Western Mass!
Any decent watchmaker can fix the crown on that Squale. Smaller watch bands have..... Interesting parts repair policies
I regret not having the funds to buy your tshirts. Love the design. I’m 6’5” roughly 230lbs. Tough finding a solid tshirt that fits well.
I bought a bag pack . Super nice from Italy using Badalassi leather and at an amazing price. Cost me a lot and while super nice, it doesn’t work for me going to school. The straps slide off my shoulders all the time. I should’ve just stayed with Herschel , 100$.
Iron heart makes incredibly small shirts and jeans. I'm a size large, in iron heart I wear a XXL, and that's pretty slim.