Theyre on the weird side but i liked my vibram fivefingers

I'm not rich either. I actually usually get clothes from thrift stores and discount stores like tjmaxx. I was tired of buying new work clothes all the time. I admired Patagonia's company ethics (at least what their marketing says) so I wanted to try some, and i bought some workwear when I was a mechanic when i needed some new work pants. The hemp canvas stuff is super durable. Wore it every day in the shop. They're very grease and oil stained, but literally showing no significant wear even to this day. All of the stitching, pockets, and belt loops are very heavy duty too. Other pants wore out much quicker.

I bought my girlfriend some Altama "Urban Assault" shoes for her job a while ago. She is on her feet all day. They still are in excellent shape and the build quality seems very high.

They're more of a skateboard shoe style. But they're made by a company that makes army boots and swat team shoes and stuff.

They are zero drop shoes bc they're designed for "maximum stability" apparently. For police and stuff. And after looking into zero drop shoes and trying to see what the deal is, I will say there are some arguments to be made that zero drop, flat shoes actually being healthier and better for some people, in comparison to shoes with cushioned heels and bigger arch supports.

She has lupus and has joint issues sometimes, and her knees reportedly hurt less once she wore these for a while. Not a big difference, but it was something, switching from a more traditional soled shoe.

Ok I'm not sure about stylish. But baffin boots are the most comfortable & warm ones Ive used.

Looks really good! I love the old vices. I have a large columbian that i got used for a good deal. But after cleaning it i discovered a hairline crack. I want to get it fixed but I don't know where to take it haha

I was lucky i found a very low profile cast iron skillet (for pancakes etc) used for 10 bucks locally

I turn my stove all the way up to sear/char meats in my cast iron pans sometimes. I have even used one a few times on the wood fire outside, directly on the hot orange coals.

Same here. I got rid of all my nonstick stuff. Only use uncoated cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel cookware in my house.

Dont be nervous ab cast iron! After you start using it regularly, It's actually less of a pain then normal nonstick cookware. I have a regular skillet that was rusting in my mom's cabinet because she never ever used it, and a handy low profile skillet that i got used on facebook marketplace.

I have a carbon steel pan that is really nice to cook on as well. pretty heavy duty and quality. The brand is debuyer. My friend bought it for me new and I love it. Same care as a cast iron.

With these kinds of pans, the heavier, the better. When comparing similar sizes and materials

Patagonia has been pretty damn durable, at least the work pants, shorts, and jeans I have bought from them.