blackdavidcross

blackdavidcross t1_ixi7pj7 wrote

Reply to comment by F-21 in What things did you THINK you were buying for life but turned out to wear down/fail/need replaced? by Bequathed

Thanks for the insight. The Docs I had were UK made and actually purchased from a Ross discount clothing store in the US for under $50. I fear I’ll never be able to replicate that experience! I’ve since learned of the better boot brands and have a couple pairs of Frye (for dress) and Danner (for kicking shit) that I’ve been very happy with. I’ve been looking at picking up a pair of Red Wing boots as well.

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blackdavidcross t1_ixh8h8i wrote

Reply to ISO: Ethical Cookware by amnotanyonecool

As someone who is doing this same research, my advice is All-Clad for stainless steel pots and pans with stainless steel (not glass) lids. Pick up a 12” Lodge Cast Iron or Matfer Bourgeat Carbon Steel pan along with a Le Creuset Dutch oven and you’re set. You can find a lot of this stuff used on Facebook, offerup, or eBay. I always recommend buying used. Purchasing used is more ethical and environmentally friendly than new, even if these are great companies. People are often selling crusty looking vintage Le Creuset for cheap- with a little elbow grease they can easily be brought back to life.

Edit: Check out Marshall’s, Homegoods, TJ Max, and Ross. They all carry All-Clad and you can pick them up and touch them to make sure they feel good in the hand. I found an 8” All-Clad d3 on clearance at Marshall’s for $48 and an 8” Lodge for $11.

Edit 2: I see they would be gifted to you. You can even put on your registry that you prefer “second-hand” versions of the pots and pans you like. Maybe you have specific family members that love to thrift shop. Give them the 3 above mentioned brands and tell them to go nuts!

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blackdavidcross t1_ixh7l0r wrote

Reply to comment by saltyld in What things did you THINK you were buying for life but turned out to wear down/fail/need replaced? by Bequathed

Are they truly up to par with Doc Martens of 15+ years ago? I had a pair of Docs from ~15 years ago that lasted me 15 years of total abuse-swimming through quarry’s, working in Michelin rated restaurants, working as a furniture mover- with the original waffle tread still intact (though smooth as butter). I stupidly donated them last year without trying to get a repair or replacement from Doc Martens…

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