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Very impressive indeed. Hoping the new job works out...

I've been wearing my gloss black Hunter boots, and my tall Aldo cowgirl boots over my levis as well, feels great to display them with a bit of confidence

I realize that folks "notice" when I wear stiletto boots/booties, can almost feel the gaze/stare behind me. But that's OK, hoping they are intrigued. Getting on/off an elevator is another place where I realize my boots will be noticed... Often wish I had a way to hear what was said after I got off the elevator, or perhaps better off not knowing. Oh well.. I can truly count the actual negative responses on one hand... Like "shyheels" says, you just have to "own it", be confident, never let em see you sweat....

Well said!

And she is sooo right,"nice get nice" on the plane for sure! I was always very complimentary to youngsters who were polite and well behaved also. I would compliment them and the parents, letting them know they were doing a great job with their kids.... This was so rare, that I made time to say thankyou. I tried not to lose sight of the fact that flying is indeed hell, especially on our airline. Deregulation was the beginning of the downward spiral for US domestic carriers indeed. I'm not trying to excuse the horrible experience that air travel is today, just explain it... The "interweb" put the final nails in the coffin for sure. My apologies to all air travelers indeed!

Judging others based on silly things like wardrobe/dress is wrong for sure, but it is human nature unfortunately....Flying today is hell for sure, too many poor folks stuck jammed together in a super tight/uncomfortable space. It is easy for me to understand how some otherwise nice folks might "lose it" after a fun day at the airport! When I encountered an angry passenger, it was usually best to just "leave them alone", they will calm down. Oftentimes engaging with them makes things worse. They have had a bad day, have been mistreated by the airlines, stuck in weather delays/equipment issues, etc... Probably already missed the engagement/event they were headed for. Where I have always had an issue is selfishness, lack of consideration for others. Getting onboard a flight, thinking the seas are going to part for your "special needs"/lack of planning/wanting extras for nothing is not going to look good. There are too many people stuck on this packed flight, all experiencing the same lousy conditions/service etc. I get it, flying is hell these days.. The seats are way too small and uncomfortable, jammed too close together, it is horrible. But, we are all stuck in the same long tube, and I have little tolerance for those who refuse to consider the needs/rights of others, It is just not "all about you". Getting on an airplane unbathed, in dirty smelly clothes, is just inexcusable. Needless to say, I do understand that there are those that have some issues, regardless of how many showers they might take beforehand. I do understand that. But, getting on a plane when you are clearly much larger than a cramped coach seat can acommodate is just plain inconsiderate. What about the person stuck sitting next to you? There comes a point where you need to purchase two seats. Southwest "used to have a reasonable policy". Prior to boarding, they would bring you down to the plane to see if you could sit in the seat with the arm rest down without taking up space in the seat next to you. If not, you were required to buy another seat...But, if the flight went out with open seats, you were refunded afterwards...Very fair indeed. If I was unfortunate enough to have issues that made it tough to sit in one seat, I would buy two seats, no one would have to ask me to do so. I surely would not want to be humiliated trying to jam into a seat, knowing full well that I was taking up space in the other person's seating area as well Everyone is so afraid of getting sued, discrimination, etc. I get it..But, all too often, others needs/rights/considerations are ignored in favor of not getting sued/labeled/accused/filmed/selfied, etc. OK, enough of my ranting, sorry. Don

It is like you say, "be thankful he came to church!"

Totally understandable for sure. But I'll bet you didn't show up for your originally scheduled flight wearing "pok e man" pajamas, and scraggly flip flops showing off toes/feet that should be kept inside shoes at all times! Flying can definitely be HELL, I do understand that!

Absolutely! Right now, I am ashamed of our country and embarrassed to be a US citizen. My apologies to the rest of the civilized world I think you have hit on something. "Jock wear". Needless to say, leggings can show off hard work in the gym, and why not!

I'm sure the hunter boots of today would be a disappointment to most anyone that has had true Hunters for years ago. I realize mine aren't half the quality of the ones you have, but they still look good. Probably won't wear them doing any real "Hunter boot" type work, just plowing snow or in the rain. Honestly, I find any excuse possible to wear them You are right of course. Just like most other things, quality has eroded, construction has been shipped "elsewhere". Extremely overpriced riding on the Hunter name. I knew all this going in, before I forked over the $150US for these gloss black Hunter refined boots. I still think they look great, and love the simple design, love they way the shafts fit my "chicken legs" nicely also. I'm sure there are other brands that will fill all these boxes as well, at a reasonable price, will probably discover them in the future. Ultimately, I would love to find a pair of those high quality rubber riding boots. Big bucks I'm sure, but that is OK. I just wish there was an actual brick/mortar store in my area that stocked them. Spending the bucks is OK, but would want to make sure they fit perfectly, which is tough to do when making "online purchases"... I found these Hunters available online through Bloomingdales, had to order them online and pick them up in the actual store. Fortunately, I was thrilled with the way they fit and looked...

25 year cabin crew veteran here. It was always such a double standard for women...They expected women to have two pairs of shoes to wear while working....Heels for walking around the terminal, and flats for working on the plane. Some of the uniform pieces and accessories were ridiculous also, such as goofy scarves that would flop around (get in drinks) while trying to serve 160 people. It was quite obvious that the desk jockies that came up with this stuff obviously had never worked a flight in their life. As guys, pretty simple requirements, just the usual uniform pieces and being well groomed. But even the tie for guys in a joke when serving, ends up looking like a dirty napkin after eating barbecue ribs or something messy like that. I would end up just tucking the tie inside my shirt to keep it out of the way. I'm not very good at "accessorizing", so all the silly stuff they gave us during the last uniform update got returned when I surrendered my keys/airline ID, all still in the original wrappings... As far as passengers go, it was hard not to judge folks. Not fair I know, but normal human behavior I guess. All I can say is that just because you might be wearing jeans/t shirt/sweats, does not mean you looked sloppy. You can wear some work out gear properly, and it looks tasteful/just fine. Same thing with jeans/sweats. On the other hand, you could show up in a "suit", looking like you just fell off the rack onto the floor at Walmart. Some of the current suit fashions are just awful. You could spend big bucks on an expensive suit and look like crap. Tell me those horrible "cognac" colored dress shoes are finally "out of fashion"! I could just never get over some folks showing up in "pajamas" with slippers. Just how old are we, three? Do we really thing that looks good? Is this truly a fashion thing these days? They looked like they just rolled out of bed and "showed up", without showering as well I might add. Admittedly, folks got "judged hard" showing up looking like this. I guess there were "extremes" on both ends of the spectrum.

You want to see me at my worst? Force me to go to that damn grocery store! I hate that place with every fiber of my being!

That is so cool!

Cool! I love wearing them, and have gotten several compliments...

A long hoodie is a great accessory with leggings for sure.... I should have recommended this to the fellow I responded to So true. For sure, "showing off" like this can detract from the total look of the outfit.

Someone ripped me a new one on reddit for my reply to a guy's question about wearing his leggings in public for the first time. I responded that he might consider wearing a pair of gym/cycling shorts over the leggings in an effort to help get over feeling self concious about it. I also mentioned that leggings on a guy can be quite revealing, perhaps not appropriate for all occasions or audiences. Someone wrote back saying my advice was the worst ever, and that the world should "get over" the fear of seeing the human form because it is completely natural.... Well, I didn't really respond back but disagree for sure. Like I say, leggings can be pretty darn revealing on guys, no secrets for sure. The rest of the world might not be interested in knowing quite that much about this man's physique and endowment. Just the same way I would prefer not to watch a woman breast feed, especially when she refuses to cover up. I'm not really interested in accidentally walking into a stall while someone is relieving themselves. All of these are natural acts indeed, but not ones most of us are interested in witnessing. I guess sometimes we/guys need to consider the audience. Leggings at the gym, great. Leggings while jogging or biking, great again. But perhaps leggings might not be the best choice for going to the food store, or other places with alot of kids, family type restaurants, etc. Needless to say, I think guys can look great in leggings, but not all of us can "pull off the look successfully".

Good for you, don't turn away, but engage him. I'm thinking he was intrigued...

I hear ya for sure. But, I have found/noticed that a mix of subtle "feminine gear" along with decent "masculine gear" can be a great look indeed. Just a guy, happy to be a guy, wearing a touch of "feminine gear". I find this to be a very confident/powerful look indeed. Needless to say, many guys have nice long/lean/toned builds and look great in even more feminine gear, not a look I can pull off for sure... I recently bought a few pairs of women's nike leggings/work out gear pants from a thrift store, just to get a better idea of what size would work for me, and just how I would look. I enjoy wearing them, but afraid to see an actual picture of me...Afraid I might be "overstepping", writing checks my old dad bod just cant cash!

For sure. I have had a few guys compliment my boots, and even got into a discussion with a guy about my stiletto ankle boots. Unfortunately, he was a valet at a neighboring hotel, the conversation got cut short when a car pulled up.... I got two compliments on my Hunter boots the other day, one from a woman, the other from a guy Great job Cali!!

Where did you find them Jim? Doesn't seem like they are produced anymore...Darn

great news indeed

Yep those are the ones for sure.... And yeah, I realize that Hunter boots are no longer what they once were. Would love a pair of those Hunter waders as well....

I realize I'm a little off topic, but will add these photos anyway. I really love how my new "Hunter refined boots" look and feel, especially love how they fit my chicken legs nicely. Enjoy wearing them while clearing the snow also, even though they are not lined/insulated, but that is OK. Wish I could find a pair of Hunter will block heels, but don't think they make that style anymore...

Bicycles really come with electric shifting these days? So, a battery is required? Oh brother....

This "keep the old car and fix it" is a controversial topic indeed. For many, it makes good sense. The posts made here are from somewhat mechanical folks who know how to care for a car, and "listen to it", knowing when something isn't quite right, and get it in for service before a major breakdown/expense. They keep up on maintenance also, without having to be reminded by their repair shop, let's say "proactive". The other part of the equation is finding a good shop that is trustworthy and has had experience with your particular vehicle. Shops like this can be tough to find, many car owners make the mistake of shopping for the lowest repair quotes and bouncing around from one facility to another. It is important to have a bit of a "relationship" with your shop, they know you and your car, you can trust them. Long time repeat customers are bound to get better service. Unfortunately, this is just not the reality for most folks. Busy life styles with kids (especially kids who drive), tight schedules, lack of basic mechanical knowledge and skills are more the norm. Many folks (especially with kids) don't have a lot of cash to spare, proactive car maintenance ends up taking a back seat. Owners often end up going to second rate shops only to end up with ridiculous estimates, only to be followed up by more breakdowns even after forking over big bucks. Sure, some cars are better than others. But, even the most reliable cars can be taken down quickly by poor maintenance, driving habits, and inexperienced/uncaring repair facilities. On the other hand, cars not known for great reliability can sometimes give good service to more proactive drivers and service shops that are familiar/experienced with their particular vehicle. Needless to say, pouring money into a rusted car is a waste. Sometimes you just need to know when to give up on a car. I can appreciate drivers who prefer to get new(er) cars, drive them for a few years doing only basic maintenance, then trading them in while they still have decent value. More expensive, sure, but it is super easy these days to pour money down the drain continuously on their current car. Needless to say, one needs to be in a good enough financial position to buy new and trade in after a few years. This was "the norm" back in "days gone by" when I was a kid. The problem is that folks who can least afford such a luxury are often forced to make poor financial decisions when the old car they have been driving and driving finally just "gives up". Many would wonder why I "gave up" on my 09 Camry. Well, I did manage to get 220K miles out of the original 2.4L engine, the ones that are known for burning oil. Toyota did have a campaign to rebuild them, but mine did not use enough oil to qualify, only because I am super proactive about oil and all fluid changes. The only way to properly repair the engine at this point would be to install a factory fresh "short block" with all the improved bits/pieces that resolve the oil burning issues. I would not trust most shops to "rebuild" my engine, and these modern engines can not be bored oversize. I was amazed to learn that you should not even attempt to machine the block deck, because that will affect the timing chain's relationship to all those crazy cam shafts and gears causing computer issues. Because I change my own oil, I could see what the northeast winters have done to the underside of this car (replaced the rusted oil pan this fall). If I was to go ahead with the new short block, I would certainly want a new clutch, water pump, alternator while the engine was out on a stand. (Radiator and starter are new). Needless to say, I would want the head gone through while it was off as well. This repair would have to cost upwards of $7K, and I probably would have spent that money on it if was a car from the west coast/southern region. So, I made the decision to get a newer car, forked over the $20K. Everyone said, and they are right, you should buy a new car. I would have, but can't really justify spending $45-50K. Wanted no part of a car that shuts at stop lights, has "direct fuel injection", and an 8 speed transmission. The jury is still out on whether or not I found a good used car. Slowly discovering little things that upset me about how it was cared for, along with the fact that someone installed some idiotic "remote start" and alarm system, along with aftermarket tail lights. Needless to say, I will have that system removed and eventually replace the tail lights with stock pieces. I will probably invest another $2-3K to get this vehicle in the mechanical shape it would have been in had I owned it since new. Oh well, don't have to drive back and forth to Boston anymore, so won't be racking up the miles, hoping this might be the last car I have to purchase.