Not sure how to go about that, and guessing the cost-benefit ratio may not make it worthwhile. I appreciate the option though, should I ever find myself traveling!

Thank you!!

Hello OP, I'm going to make a suggestion that may get thrown out the window but hear me out. I want one of these just for fashion but also for the same reason.

I like my boots tough. I kick stuff with my shitkickers. Nothing crazy, but leather do be scuffing easy sometimes.

So here we go...your so gonna have to know their preferred last, actual sizing, etc, and wait for it to be made likely...plus import duties and stuff likely...vat maybe... But they'll help with sizing and stuff.

https://williamlennon.co.uk/shop/s31p-engine-mans-safety-boot/

This is my recommendation.

That is great to hear! Especially from another user that is similar to us. Thank you so much for your help and input!

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Thank you!! I appreciate the pro tip!

Thank you so much!! My partner will be excited about a performance velvet. I’ll take a look. Thank you for the link!!

Yeah I thanked you for the link. Seriously though, how do you feel justified for your toxic hostility? We’re discussing couches? Do you see how many other responses from kind normal functioning people who aren’t swearing at me or belittling me were provided? I obviously communicated effectively, as is documented by the other helpful responses. I have no idea what your problem is or why you feel the need to tee off on a perfect stranger for discussing furniture. I’m not looking for a specific couch. I will emphasize again, I am looking for manufacturers. Which many kind people have provided for me.

But next time I need you to think for me I’ll send you a message. I have been struggling to find an egotistical, self absorbed, pretentious creature such as yourself to fill a void in my life. Oh the fun we shall have. PM me that CC number, wouldn’t want any prying eyes to get a hold of it. Better be able to afford that gorgeous $200k yellow couch you told me about 😇

You are correct. We lived near a Target since 2005. Sadly, our new home is very rural, and it is in Walmart territory. We are getting a Starbucks and Whataburger. Got an Ace and TSC, and hopefully, Target next.

Speed Queen doesn't sell through Big Box stores around here. You have to go to an authorized dealer which is normally a locally owned appliance store.

So I just ordered from Keen and ordered a 12 Wide and it still wasn't wide enough. Have to send them back and look for an Extra Wide (EEE) shoe.

Absolutely. Roughout is essentially just leather they’ve turned inside out - so the suede side is facing out. It’ll look “rough” rather than smooth leather, but that means you can pretty much just brush it to fix it up when it needs it.

I've has a Speed Queen top load for about 15 years now. It has not gone out of balance even once. The pump had to be replaced a couple of years ago but other than that there haven't been any problems.

Try Keen.
They are known for having wider toe box shape, and they also sell a wide version of many of their shoes/boots.

I’ve heard some crazy stories about Shinola service. There are a lot of similar Indy brands that use third party movements and price at the low end of the luxury market. I think most people expect a $1500 watch to make it through the warranty period and remain serviceable for years beyond that.

Even the most expensive automatic watches eventually need servicing - if they can’t do that I’d say definitely not BIFL.

Amen. My dishwasher - a Kenmore Elite, stainless steel tub - is used too. Paid $70 for it several years ago. Does a fantastic job. It was manufactured in 2010.

Josef Siebel are worth the investment

Chacos are very popular where I live and several people in my friend group love them. Both myself and a couple of my friends have nice pairs that are over 5 years old. We wear them quite a bit, probably 9 months out of the year, and I'm shocked how well mine have lasted with what I've put them through.

I know this won’t help but we had a couch and a love seat three kids two foster kids. Lots of dogs had it 1718 years sold it for $700 last year to buy the new one. don’t remember the brand name or where we got it but we bought it new

Ditto!

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All my appliances are oldschool 90s and I can afford modern. I had a modern dishwasher that crapped out after a few years...logic board got wet, model design flaw. Had it repaired and it failed again. Went back to 90s stuff. Analog, no electronics. I will do this as long as I can. I don't care if it's a tad noisier than modern dishwashers.

Adidas Men's Adilette Comfort Adjustable Slides…..feels like you’re walking on marshmallows!

I’m just going to warn you that the new machines are trouble. Water miser mode means you can never get a good rinse. For chemical sensitives that is a nonstarter. Very hard to select a custom wash cycle because they are all programmed. Even getting a decent hot water wash is difficult since they are optimized to conserve energy and use cold water detergent. I’d recommend bending over backwards to repair your old clunker.

Millions of people were laundering fabrics successfully for many decades in washing machines that only had knobs for controls. I can customize almost any function of it to suit what I'm washing. And I wouldn't trade my older, used, Kenmore 700 top loader for any that is new and supposedly better.