Robert Irwin

I replaced all my belts with the Anson belts. At first I was a little skeptical, but have been using only Anson belts for the last three years. The leather ones were pretty stiff when I first got them so I softened them up with some Bick 4 neatsfoot oil and now they are perfect. I got stiffer ones (Invincibelts) for yard work and such, made out of a polyester webbing with a reinforced TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) coating. I would also look at Nexbelt. I purchased some belt buckles for yard work, camping etc that fit perfect on my Anson belt straps. Regardless, I think both are better than the more traditional hole in the belt style.

Frank Valente

May '24 •

General Discussion 💬

Closet Org.

I would like to ask a question and I don't know if it has been asked but I'm hoping I would be the first one, now we all talked about our clothes and a mix and match process with the accessories and the perfumes and all of that is okay but what is the appropriate organizational structure of how a man's wardrobe should be, and by that I mean that is for example besides all outer wear and suits what should be hung up in the closet and what else besides our intimate apparel should go in the drawers? I'm hoping someone can enlighten me in answering this question. Thank you.

New comment 24d ago

Robert Irwin

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@Curt 'Mex' Nicol DHP DD PhD , So I am coming in to this conversation way late. @Antonio Centeno did answer this question in a YouTube video titled "Kirby Allison's Hanger Project - The Story Behind Luxury Hangers - Men's Clothing Hangers" I stumbled upon this thread (I like how this is a "Thread" in a men's wardrobe discussion) because I just got done getting a couple of nice wool jackets and I want to take care of them. I posted here because I don't want to start a new thread when an old one already exists. That being said, this video is 13 years old, so @Antonio Centeno , does this endorsement still hold or have things changed in all that time?

Robert Irwin

Sep 11 •

Shoes & Accessories

Oh my feet . . .

I have had a nice pair of shoes and boots for the last 33 years. Two pairs of each, one pair black and one pair brown. Spit polished to a brilliant shine, lovingly maintained, I have resoled all of them multiple times. But the leather has gotten to the point were my shoe repair guy Gustavo, who has repaired and resoled all of them finally told me that it is going to cost more to replace parts of leather and resole them than it will to replace them. Gustavo also told me that while he knows I am currently working, he also knows I am close to retirement. He suggested maybe I not invest so much for my next pair. Brothers, I am looking for some good work shoes, comfortable to wear, business casual in appearance oh, and did I mention comfort? I prefer a leather shoe but I think brush shine will be good enough. I have been getting resoled every ten years or so, but I don’t think I will be working that long so I Allen Edmonds or Amberjack shoes are out of the running. What are your suggestions and why?

New comment Sep 13

Robert Irwin

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Oh, those are three brands I will look up! Thanks @Antonio Cent

Robert Irwin

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@Nicholas Bailey Another option I had not considered. Thank You @Nicholas Bailey !

Chad Smith

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Sep 9 •

Shoes & Accessories

How I polish my shoes.

I have had people ask me how I clean my shoes. Someone even said I should do a video that shows me cleaning them. Perhaps they didn’t believe I did it myself 🤭 SO I made another YouTube video, I was going to try for an Instagram reel but this one is about 7 mins long. I hope this helps anyone and if you see any issues please let me know, but remember not to tell my wife I was at the dining table cleaning my shoes 😉 https://youtu.be/mSZxFde4VbI?si=d-nuaTRsBkfBUm9v

New comment Sep 11

Robert Irwin

8 likes • Sep 9

Makes me think of spit shinning my boots in the Army!

Robert Irwin

8 likes • Sep 9

@Chad Smith Yeah, make money off those Marines!