OK thanks, did not realize it was not your blog. Great looking boots, and I agree that in this world, we generally get what we pay for.
Cheers, Neil (also a geologist) (avid biker, hack runner, all around loafer) On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 11:54 AM, Mike S <mikeshalj...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Neil, > > That is not my blog, but a review by the guy who (I think) inspired the > design. I linked to that because I found it more informative than Russel's > website when researching a minimalist boot. The only disclosure I would > make is that I tend to be a gear snob and go with the best possible > equipment I can afford at the time, in the belief that it will be more > enjoyable over it's lifespan and have a longer one at that. I'm a geologist > and 364 day/yr bike commuter, so a comfortable, waterproof and minimalist > boot that I am happy in all day is pretty essential. > > Best! > > Mike > > On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:36:25 AM UTC-8, Neil wrote: >> >> Mike - that is quite an endorsement for some expensive kicks! A >> critical reader of your blog might ask, did you pay 'full pop' for those >> boots, or did Russell give you some sort of deal? Just trying to better >> understand the context of your review. Perhaps I missed this disclosure in >> your post. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Neil >> >> >> On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 12:17:11 AM UTC-8, Mike S wrote: >> >>> My obscure choice is the Russell Moccasin all-leather, minimalist 'Thula >>> Thula'. I waited 4 months for these fine leather goods and they are >>> incredible. As in my testimony for how great they are does not sound >>> credible. Waterproof, thin-soled and responsive, amazing quality leather, >>> handmade fit... don't even need to change my saddle height to wear field >>> boots! >>> >>> $430 shoes ain't for everybody, but these dogs will last a decade or >>> more, I'm sure. >>> >>> http://secondwindbook.blogspot.com/2012/06/russell- >>> moccasin-thula-thula.html >>> >>> On Monday, November 17, 2014 8:45:35 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote: >>>> >>>> Stiff sole: FiveTen Spitfire (heavy) or Ascent (light). Favorite for >>>> running/walking/biking with a minimalist bent are Evolve Cruzers (thx >>>> Amit!). I have 3 pairs - I like em that much. >>>> >>>> Brian Hanson >>>> Seattle WA >>>> >>> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/aVHSUQf7RRM/unsubscribe > . > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
