The Shooman
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Here's our mate up to his old tricks again.
Oh they are indeed the BIG DADDYS of Longwing Gunboats.There was quite a bit of interest a few years ago on v cleats on this forum.
the dark side of Florsheim Imperial Kenmoor v cleat wingtips - an investigation
Have you ever wondered why the older Florsheims used the heavily nailed heels on the double soled wingtips? One big reason was because those gunboats used a solid piece of plastic directly under the top part of the heal. In order to make the leather top part stick on they needed to use lots of...www.dressedwell.net
Remember years ago you and me called into the Florsheim store and had a pair of "Suicide Cleats" Florheims in a plastic bag - - and showed them to a bloke in there ?
Was it you or me who had the V cleats?
Oh they are indeed the BIG DADDYS of Longwing Gunboats.
On which page would these gunboats appear in a magazine dedicated to BIG Daddy Gunboats? (Sanders for Herring Shoes)Oh they are indeed the BIG DADDYS of Longwing Gunboats.
Let's just hope the guy is okay and doing well. He did a fantastic job in rescuing tortured inmates from AAAC and provided poor old Frosty Mellor the opportunity to educate little mods in Ivy. And even allowed some guys to campaign for raw food in between alerting the world to gemming failure.Does anyone know what's happened to Film Noir Buff? No replies to any messages and hasn't been around for almost a year. Who's running the island?
Filmnoirbuff.com has been paid up for the next 18 years, so it will exist for a long time to come (assuming the internet is still around in the future).
Does anyone know what's happened to Film Noir Buff? No replies to any messages and hasn't been around for almost a year. Who's running the island?
Filmnoirbuff.com has been paid up for the next 18 years, so it will exist for a long time to come (assuming the internet is still around in the future).
THAT’s a story I’d like to hear!Derek blocked me, what's he saying
THAT’s a story I’d like to hear!
Derek blocked me, what's he saying
He is a dick so not saying much!
To be fair, I think all the menswear forums are struggling right now. Younger generations just aren’t interested in discussion beyond an Insta blurb. Of course SF is driving people away with all the adds and shilling. Fedora Lounge pulls in some younger folks, but it’s usually just to ask some questions before a major purchase and then they disappear again.This is what happens when people make their living running forums, they need to keep on making money from the forums, and targets must be met, but look at what happens.
Most of the activity is on the Outerwear/Workwear subform, which has hardly any cross-over with other fora. It’s mostly thirty and forty somethings talking about high end ‘workwear’ and Japanese ‘Amerikaji’ brands. Just as neurotic as the Sam Spade cosplaying crowd, in their own way.I'm somewhat surprised Fedora Lounge still exists.
To be fair, I think all the menswear forums are struggling right now. Younger generations just aren’t interested in discussion beyond an Insta blurb. Of course SF is driving people away with all the adds and shilling. Fedora Lounge pulls in some younger folks, but it’s usually just to ask some questions before a major purchase and then they disappear again.
The forums are all dying, and we can't worry about it because there is nothing we can do about it. Trends all come to an end eventually. I understand AAAC has little traffic, S.F has much less traffic, here has little traffic now sadly, FNB has no traffic, and Fedora Lounge has greatly slowed down too. Many blokes are bored and have moved on.
I like the blokes at FL, many are really into clothes and style, and most are modest. And yes, l have noticed a number of young blokes entering FL now, and the tone is different. In one thread l replied about Saint Laurent boots, but l felt like a real old fart in that thread and quickly got out. That peacoat guy is also young. There is/was also types like Jessie James who were modern types, but into traditional hats.
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Hey all! Just thought I'd drop in and say hi to everyone. And show off my new vintage Strat! :) I'm still healthy and hangin' on....hope everyone is doing the same. Have a great day! Congratulations! Can't wait to see more. Always enjoy the Frunoliner. Picking up Pi? Very close, my...www.thefedoralounge.com
It is a funny old place at Fedora LOunge (I rarely post there or read the forum)....not as weird and daggy as it used to be. One bloke at the Fedora Lounge has 22 inch bottoms on his trousers (44 inch around)....seems like a nice bloke. I like that these Fedora Lounge blokes just do their own thing and don't show off.
Show us your SHOES !!!
22 inches, wow that is so wide, but l like it. . I like a wide leg too, but usually 10 -11 inches. There you go, brown and cream spectators and a pair of twenty-two inch hemmed trousers. I have been away for awhile, so I am just seeing this. Wonderful! The shoes and jacket are perfect. . I...www.thefedoralounge.com
I understand AAAC has little traffic, S.F has much less traffic,
The forums are all dying, and we can't worry about it because there is nothing we can do about it. Trends all come to an end eventually. I understand AAAC has little traffic, S.F has much less traffic, here has little traffic now sadly, FNB has no traffic, and Fedora Lounge has greatly slowed down too. Many blokes are bored and have moved on.
I like the blokes at FL, many are really into clothes and style, and most are modest. And yes, l have noticed a number of young blokes entering FL now, and the tone is different. In one thread l replied about Saint Laurent boots, but l felt like a real old fart in that thread and quickly got out. That peacoat guy is also young. There is/was also types like Jessie James who were modern types, but into traditional hats.
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Hey all! Just thought I'd drop in and say hi to everyone. And show off my new vintage Strat! :) I'm still healthy and hangin' on....hope everyone is doing the same. Have a great day! Congratulations! Can't wait to see more. Always enjoy the Frunoliner. Picking up Pi? Very close, my...www.thefedoralounge.com
It is a funny old place at Fedora LOunge (I rarely post there or read the forum)....not as weird and daggy as it used to be. One bloke at the Fedora Lounge has 22 inch bottoms on his trousers (44 inch around)....seems like a nice bloke. I like that these Fedora Lounge blokes just do their own thing and don't show off.
Show us your SHOES !!!
22 inches, wow that is so wide, but l like it. . I like a wide leg too, but usually 10 -11 inches. There you go, brown and cream spectators and a pair of twenty-two inch hemmed trousers. I have been away for awhile, so I am just seeing this. Wonderful! The shoes and jacket are perfect. . I...www.thefedoralounge.com
The thing that I like about FL is that they are a friendly and supportive bunch, yet not afraid to give gentle criticism if they don’t like something.
It’s a mighty chasm between the leather jackets and boots crowd in the Outerwear forum and the hat wearers in the other subfora, but you are dead right right that the thing they all have in common is that they are on their own paths and not too concerned with trends and fashions or even what other people think (for better or worse, sometimes!).
AAAC gets more traffic than Styleforum?
I've posted this before but I'll never forget my old buddy Worried Man got me this sweet mug.
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No way. Even Kirby Alison refused to buy it.
The forums are all dying, and we can't worry about it because there is nothing we can do about it. Trends all come to an end eventually. I understand AAAC has little traffic, S.F has much less traffic, here has little traffic now sadly, FNB has no traffic, and Fedora Lounge has greatly slowed down too. Many blokes are bored and have moved on.
I like the blokes at FL, many are really into clothes and style, and most are modest. And yes, l have noticed a number of young blokes entering FL now, and the tone is different. In one thread l replied about Saint Laurent boots, but l felt like a real old fart in that thread and quickly got out. That peacoat guy is also young. There is/was also types like Jessie James who were modern types, but into traditional hats.
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Hey all! Just thought I'd drop in and say hi to everyone. And show off my new vintage Strat! :) I'm still healthy and hangin' on....hope everyone is doing the same. Have a great day! Congratulations! Can't wait to see more. Always enjoy the Frunoliner. Picking up Pi? Very close, my...www.thefedoralounge.com
It is a funny old place at Fedora LOunge (I rarely post there or read the forum)....not as weird and daggy as it used to be. One bloke at the Fedora Lounge has 22 inch bottoms on his trousers (44 inch around)....seems like a nice bloke. I like that these Fedora Lounge blokes just do their own thing and don't show off.
Show us your SHOES !!!
22 inches, wow that is so wide, but l like it. . I like a wide leg too, but usually 10 -11 inches. There you go, brown and cream spectators and a pair of twenty-two inch hemmed trousers. I have been away for awhile, so I am just seeing this. Wonderful! The shoes and jacket are perfect. . I...www.thefedoralounge.com
The Liam McDonald tribute at FNB has been up for almost 10 years now. The forum is a desert. PM's never answered, no-one for months on end, and old posts stickied for 10 years about someone who has passed away. Pure bonkers.
The Liam McDonald tribute at FNB has been up for almost 10 years now. The forum is a desert.