QD for shoes?

[Accumulator]

Plus button down collars just look dumb. I’ve never understood why they even exist.

They were the original "polo shirts". The buttons keep the collar from getting all out-of-place during vigorous activities. I wear them as casual shirts with khakis, maybe with a sportcoat/blazer every now and then.

Heh heh, my shirtmaker now offers button-downs. Same guy who once expressed dismay that I`d wear my Submariner with his shirts...now that fewer people are buying his stuff I guess he`s finally changed with the times, even admits that yeah..he was being a [jerk] when he said my "sport watch" was too casual for *HIS* shirts.

[Accumulator]

I`ve been thinking about putting stuff on the soles...I`d worry about it either making them slick (already a problem with newer soles, at least on some surfaces) or transferring to whatever I`m walking on (e.g., carpet/rugs).

But are we talking rubber or leather soles here?

[Bill D]

The Sole Guards for women’s shoes are meant for leather soles. I don’t get ugly pock marks on non leather soles.

[JohnZ3MC]

I glanced at this thread a couple of days ago and the title sort of stuck in my brain.
Yesterday I was slipping on my blue leather boot style casual shoes and noticed they were a bit dirty and dusty.
A quick wipe with a damp cloth cleaned them up fine. Then I glanced over at my detailing cart and there, hanging on the side, was a bottle of CarPro Perl mixed 4:1.

Yup, CarPro Perl. The `L` means `Leather` so I grabbed a soft application rag, gave the rag a couple of spritzes and gave the shoes a wipedown.

The ladies at the food store gave the shoes a double take and second looks because they looked so good. So, I`ll be giving the shoes a second coat this afternoon.

And the best benefit of all, ------- no sling. OK, OK, OK, I`m smiling a bit but the CarPro Perl really did work well at 4:1. Heck, I might even try 3:1 next time.

[Bill D]

I have PERL. Maybe I’ll use it on my driver shoes when they need it.

[Dan]

Plus button down collars just look dumb. I’ve never understood why they even exist.

I agree. To me they look stuffy, maybe it’s just images from 80s sitcoms.

Thanks accumulator for the lesson on why they exist. I’ve always wondered.

Reminds me I need to return one I got by accident. Picture online did NOT show the buttons!

[Bill D]

Gee, I wear nothing but them and Polo shirts. I’d feel weird without them.

[Accumulator]

The Sole Guards for women’s shoes are meant for leather soles..

I`m reminded of the friction material some....dancers....use on the soles of their shoes (or at least they used to back when I was younger).

The ladies at the food store gave the shoes a double take and second looks because they looked so good. So, I`ll be...

The ladies are the ones most likely to notice that all right

[Bill D]

LOL I made sure my shoes were wiped down when I went food shopping. I sure looked out of place.

[Accumulator]

To me [button-downs] look stuffy..

And to think I consider them way too informal, not "stuffy ENOUGH"! Heh heh heh...

What about the ones with the buttons hidden? They`re a bit of a hassle to do, but they don`t show and they keep the collar looking nice during activities.

[Accumulator]

LOL I made sure my shoes were wiped down when I went food shopping. I sure looked out of place.

Yeah, I often look like I beamed down from, uhm...some other reality.

I basically keep a pair of jeans just to wear when anything else would look out of place; any more I kinda feel like I`m putting on a costume when I wear them.

If I dress (my version of) normally at certain venues I simply look like I don`t belong there or I`m overdressed or somesuch. The local Stihl dealer is the worst, to get decent service I *must* wear work wear (including work boots) or they`ll simply ignore me and wait on more casually dressed guys first..."die, yuppie scum!" just radiates off them unless I`m dressed like, uhm...their other patrons. They don`t even attempt to be civil (I bet they have to work at their facial expressions to display such disdain), act like they`re doing me a favor to take my $. Same employees literally don`t recognize me when I dress in work clothes, they`re as nice as can be then

[Bill D]

Wow that’s the first I’m hearing of being discriminated against for dressing *nicely*. Guess I better wear my oil changing jump suit if I were to go to such a place.

[Dan]

And to think I consider them way too informal, not "stuffy ENOUGH"! Heh heh heh...

What about the ones with the buttons hidden? They`re a bit of a hassle to do, but they don`t show and they keep the collar looking nice during activities.

What are you guys doing to get your collars out of whack, wrestling in these shirts? Going to the gentlemen`s club?

Yeah, I often look like I beamed down from, uhm...some other reality.

I basically keep a pair of jeans just to wear when anything else would look out of place; any more I kinda feel like I`m putting on a costume when I wear them.

If I dress (my version of) normally at certain venues I simply look like I don`t belong there or I`m overdressed or somesuch. The local Stihl dealer is the worst, to get decent service I *must* wear work wear (including work boots) or they`ll simply ignore me and wait on more casually dressed guys first..."die, yuppie scum!" just radiates off them unless I`m dressed like, uhm...their other patrons. They don`t even attempt to be civil (I bet they have to work at their facial expressions to display such disdain), act like they`re doing me a favor to take my $. Same employees literally don`t recognize me when I dress in work clothes, they`re as nice as can be then

I get the same treatment at the auto parts store when dressed nicely. Can`t tell you how many times I`ve been questioned on what I`m buying and why I actually need it. I`ve had some nice arguements too. If I come covered in grease, no issues.

[Accumulator]

Bill D- That`d be *exactly* the way to get great service there. Weird (to me) thing is that they`re located very close to me, nice area where a lot of people dress decently. The salesmen in the front of the business are fine, it`s just the folks (guys and gals both) in their Service/Parts Dept. who discriminate against the apparently well-to-do.

Dan- Heh heh, think "training" of the Tactical variety for one thing Although the shirts I wear for such activities are usually *not* button-downs, but rather regular straight collars. Go figure.. Of course, these days most people think that the button-downs are "dressy" and trainers who don`t know me would make unwanted assumptions....

BUT...consider that my father always wore nice (starched and pressed) "work clothes" for yard work, and always wore a necktie at the dinner table, even on weekends. The world I grew up in was kinda formal by today`s standards, and I for one miss that.

And yeah...I often stop at the local Advance on my way to bfast, and it`s like "nice clothes = clueless" to them..."can I help you choose the right motor oil?" They`ve even suggested that I don`t know what I need! When I explain "it`s for an Audi" they act like "oh, that explains so much!"

[Bill D]

Imagine schooling *them* about proper motor oil for your cars let alone detailing products.