Small questions thread

[CHRIS]

anyone (in the US) ever purchased from ra13.be?

just wondering if there's an impending customs bill or not

[genevieveryoko]

most comfortable insoles?

right now i use dr. scholl's gel insoles. they're pretty comfy, but they leave this annoying sticky goo behind on my shoes, so i'm looking to try some new options.

(apologies if this has already been discussed somewhere)

[Patroklus]

^ soft leather insoles after they break in to your foot

so, tie dye; can it be awesome?

[pseudonym]

most comfortable insoles?

right now i use dr. scholl's gel insoles. they're pretty comfy, but they leave this annoying sticky goo behind on my shoes, so i'm looking to try some new options.

(apologies if this has already been discussed somewhere)

dr scholl's also makes a "back pain support" pair I think they are called work soles. They have a different contour, which works well for my feet, but I first picked them since they do not have that sticky gel bottom. They are also not super thick. I would highly recommend those, best I've tried.

[Dane]

most comfortable insoles?

right now i use dr. scholl's gel insoles. they're pretty comfy, but they leave this annoying sticky goo behind on my shoes, so i'm looking to try some new options.

(apologies if this has already been discussed somewhere)

Spenco.

[genevieveryoko]

thank you guys for the tips! my feet look forward to the new insoles, and my new boots will be happy not to get that sticky stuff on them.

[messenoire]

i've had a similar problem! i want a paper thin insole that feels really comfortable. on certain shoes i'd just rip out the insoles and replace them with old skate insoles because they're so comfortable and thin. any suggestions?

[Dane]

i've had a similar problem! i want a paper thin insole that feels really comfortable. on certain shoes i'd just rip out the insoles and replace them with old skate insoles because they're so comfortable and thin. any suggestions?

Again, Spenco. I think they're called "comfort...something".

[Raw]

I 2nd Spenco, I use their Semelles performace gel insoles, very comfortable.

[obsi]

IDK if this is the place to ask this but... does anyone know a good make//model fabric steamer?

[Ivans On High]

Anyone have any recommendations for stores to visit in Munich?

[Faye]

Anyone have any recommendations for stores to visit in Munich?

Maison martin margiela comes to mind..

[Dane]

IDK if this is the place to ask this but... does anyone know a good make//model fabric steamer?

I've found the "residential" models (Rowenta, etc.) are okay at best...not in the same realm as the professional stuff you'd find at a sewing machine store. Not cheap by any means, but maybe if you dig around craigslist you could find one.

[david s]

TAILOR NYC

two things :

any good reco for a tailor in nyc

other question anyone have much experience in tailoring jackets/blazers down a size, one would be from a 50 to 48, the other 52 to 48

(probably realize it depends on cut and style of jacket, just asking in general never done it before)

thx/d

[endorphinz]

almost impossible to get the shoulders right when doin major alterations on a blazer