I'm the same way with RedWing Iron Ranger boots. Life boots. God boots. I'm 55 years old and I'll die with these looking as raw and pristinely useful as they do today.
Saddlesoap wash once a year. Mustang Paste (horse oil out of Japan) once a year after the wash. Set it and forget it.
My collection thus far, those owned and those previously owned:
Like your satchel, there is just something uniquely satisfying to know that you own a bit of functional clothing that will last longer than the body that employs them on a daily basis.
It's a good metric via which I chose to spend my money on something or not. lol.
Unless it comes to computer equipment. Then I just go crazy and basically plan on bankruptcy. LMAO.
s1rrah t1_izp4pj5 wrote
Reply to I know it's a cliché around here, but my Saddleback Leather satchel is over 10 years old and has a quarter million air miles on it, mostly shoved under a seat. It does not lead a sheltered life and it's in fantastic shape. by is_it_on
I'm the same way with RedWing Iron Ranger boots. Life boots. God boots. I'm 55 years old and I'll die with these looking as raw and pristinely useful as they do today.
Saddlesoap wash once a year. Mustang Paste (horse oil out of Japan) once a year after the wash. Set it and forget it.
My collection thus far, those owned and those previously owned:
Brooks Bros 4556 Limited Edition Iron Ranger (out of production / hard to find and spendy)
Black Harness 8114 Iron Ranger (the classic)
Beckman Klondike 9060 Limited Edition (Japan order only / rare)
Redwing 8059 Oxford (Derby Shoe) (nearly impossible to find)
...
Like your satchel, there is just something uniquely satisfying to know that you own a bit of functional clothing that will last longer than the body that employs them on a daily basis.
It's a good metric via which I chose to spend my money on something or not. lol.
Unless it comes to computer equipment. Then I just go crazy and basically plan on bankruptcy. LMAO.
...