The infamous train scrawling BuzZ Blurr also known as Colossus of Roads- an all time favorite. First three images are by Bill Daniel who is responsible for some great things on the subject of hobo scrawls/monikers including a zine, a documentary compiled from years of 16mm and super 8 film, and a series of photographs.
Polo Country (brand within a brand) tags from various garments, mostly found on ebay but some of the more quality pieces are from a vintage dealer based in London.
With ample snow on the ground today there couldn’t be a better time to share both varieties of my LL Bean boots. The Maine Hunting Shoes were handed down to me by my father, not quite sure how old they are. The smaller eight inch boots are relatively new to addition to my closet, the leather isn’t quite as nice but they’re much easier to wear with a more modest sole.
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I picked up these off ebay about a year ago though it took me a little while to realize that I had never seen another pair of them any where else. I finally decided to contact Bean’s PR guru Laurie Brooks who informed me that they were produced as a sample in the mid nineties and sold out of their factory outlet, making them pretty rare. At a size 7 they’re just a half size too small, I can get in them if I’m motivated but I’d rather trade them for something special that fits me.
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I acquired this old pair of Danner boots from Tepei in the fall and have since cleaned them up a bit and thrown on a new pair of Sierra boot laces. The Vibram Montagna outsoles (though they now come with a Kletterlift outsole) had a good deal of life in them when they came into my possession and still do today after regular wear and some light hikes.. hope to see these boots hold up for years to come.
• Danner – Mountain Light II
• A Restless Transplant – Danner Mountain Light II
• Archival Clothing – Danner Factory Store Revisited
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A few photos from the flagship Orvis store in Manchester taken on my recent winter holiday in Vermont. Not quite as impressive as Bean’s flagship store if you ask me..
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Buzz Rickon’s is a Japanese company that recreates US military garments, not military inspired, but as true to every stitch possible as the original garments. Appropriately enough the name of the brand comes from a bomber pilot Steve McQueen played in the film ‘The War Lover’. Available here, and also check out their full 2010 catalog.
Well until the Red Wing 8103 style is available in the States this isn’t a bad option with a goodyear welt and that christy sole that no one can seem to get enough of. Too bad they dont make my size. Made in Wisconsin
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cork grips 
