RMRS crew, here are a few standout posts from the RMRS community this week. 👏 Big shoutout to @Brian McGuire for “OOTD II lament - with a love for the art” and his thoughtful reflection on the clothing business, its mentors, and the craft behind great style. It sparked a meaningful conversation that connected personal experience with the community’s appreciation for menswear. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/ootd-ii-lament-with-a-love-for-the-art 👏 Shoutout to @Chad Smith for “OOTD - Tuesday 8 September” and sharing how he dressed with intention for a job interview. His post showed how practical style, preparation, and confidence can work together during an important moment. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/ootd-tuesday-8-september 👏 Shoutout to @Mitch Hoover for “Sometimes Function is King!” and highlighting the value of choosing clothing and gear that genuinely serve the situation. It was a useful reminder that great style should support real life. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/sometimes-function-is-king 👏 Shoutout to @Alan Dormire for “9/6/2026 The Fair at New Boston” and sharing a personal outing through the lens of style and community. Posts like this make the space feel welcoming while giving members fresh real-world outfit inspiration. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/962026-the-fair-at-new-boston 👏 Shoutout to @Jeffrey Plotka for “Latest Project Results $85 eBay finds” and demonstrating the results of a smart, value-minded style project. It gave the community practical proof that patience and a good eye can uncover excellent finds.

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?