u/Bungholio91

I simply can't sing praises loudly enough for this brand, and Daniel Skinner, founder and owner! Daniel is a one-man band, based in Orlando, and you get the pleasure of dealing with him 1:1 (nothing to get lost in the corporate shuffle).

His craftsmanship and attention to detail are impeccable! 12 oz. Sashiko pocket bags and full back pocket liner, leather backed Japanese copper buttons and rivets, BEEFY veg tan leather patch, etc. Best of all, your customization options are nearly limitless! For example, I asked for blue thread to keep things relatively monochromatic, plus some measurement adjustments from his Fit Guide, and he did a masterful job. Product page here:

https://skinneramericangoods.com/products/standard-fit-22oz-extra-heavyweight-japanese-selvedge

For reference, I'm a slight build: 5' 8" and 150 lbs, and this pair is 30 x 32. I generally order selvedge with a 2" longer than needed inseam because I'm a motorcyclist and favor engineer boots (Unsung House "U-22" and Nicks "Pullman" featured), and prefer the added length to have as much coverage while riding (also provides for greater stacking which yields more prominent roping, honeycombing, etc.).

Like many in this group, I have a healthy collection, and at my core, I'm an IH junkie. I put these RIGHT there with IH's UHR and XHS, and the cut is akin to the 666 (my sweet spot). Props to u/ZestycloseMedicine93 for turning me on to Skinner, and a million "Thank-Yous" to Daniel for his artisanry and for being such a class act great dude! 🙏

Still a couple of sizes available:

https://franksboots.com/collections/ready-to-wear-1/products/t-2-icelander-the-insulated-highlander

As always, Frank's Boot Company crafted another perfect pair! 🙌 With insulation throughout, they're obviously intended for winter wear, but when I saw my size available, I snatched 'em like a robbery.

Seidel work leathers are what brought me to PNW a few years ago, and while another maker calls this Brown (I've got it on one of their engineers), it's Walnut at Frank's, and a true brown (no reddishness). My first Smooth/RO, and I dig 'em. Took these pics, put shoe trees in them, and off they went in a dust bag to remain Closet Queens until next winter.

These are no joke! Bought these for riding and almost passed on them (glad I didn't!). Stompers had them in stock, but I was after the 11", which was all sold out. I made sure my shin measurements could accommodate, and I made it by the hair of my chinny-chin-chin. They may SAY 16", but they're 18.5" from the ground, and 16.5" measuring just the leather shaft.

I'm an 8.5D in these and 9D in Mister Lou, and the fit is perfect. ZERO heel slip and fully locked in! Took them on their inaugural ride after snapping these pics this afternoon and, sure as shit, I caught a rock from a car in front of me, which I felt bounce right off.