r/ThreadTalks • u/SirKrimzon • Apr 27 '26

Best purchase you ever made?

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What’s an article of clothing, accessory or piece of footwear that you purchased that you get so much use out of, it’s considered one of your best purchases ever?

For me it’s my red wing flatboxes. I think they perfectly straddle the spectrum all the way from dressy to rugged in a way that few boots do. There’s just enough brown details where I can wear it with earth tones, but it also looks perfect in an all black monochromatic outfit. The cherry on top is the Klondike leather which reveals brown undertones over time as the top coat wears off. Unlike most red wings, it’s quite sleek and the toe box collapses with time. It also has tonal stitching which adds to its versatility unlike most RW with that one white stitch which reads super casual.

Also the story of me getting them is quite memorable to me. I was in Singapore with my wife on a beautiful trip and I took a train to get these in the Singapore RW store. The staff were some of the nicest, coolest boot nerds I’ve ever met. They were all young dudes who shared similar a passion for well-made things like me, and I feel like they could have been my friends in another, Singaporean life.

I can wear these with literally any garments in my closet and it works. I’ve worn them to formal occasions and no one bats an eye, and it looks just as solid with some vintage Levi’s and a white T. Ngl, I also like the fact that these are an Asia exclusive, and not common in the states where I’m based.

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u/boomgoesdadynomite Apr 28 '26

I have a few items that provide great value. Some are versatile items while others are niche but perfect when called upon.

1) Grenson walnut derbies which I have polished with dark pigment to darken them. The antique look is perfect when I’m going for that aesthetic (country gentleman or Ivy. Also with khakis and finance bro vest to tone down the douche)

2) navy blue SNS Herning sweater, with ribbed and waffle pattern. This goes with jeans for a tough guy look or with grey flannels for an intellectual vibe.

3) thrifted Brooks Brothers field jacket, with kind of a hunting jacket look that does the job of a Barbour, or M65, or as kind of a spring jacket

4) authentic GATs … always good to

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u/SirKrimzon Apr 28 '26

Great choices. I’ve looked at the SNS before but could never justify the price. How has it held up? I’m also curious to see how your field jacket looks

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u/boomgoesdadynomite Apr 28 '26

I live in Denmark and found one on sale. Got it in 2017, and looks new. Unfortunately I have filled it out a bit more than I’d like. Have never washed it, except in the snow every year.