Without commentary on either political party. Have a productive Tuesday.

Trying out a new shirt today. It’s made like a Collars and Co. with the stiff dress collar. Grey reversible quarter zip by Johnson and Murphy with light green collar. Black Peter Manning Jeans Chelsea boots in Brown by Carhartt WOTD Invicta Speedway SOTD First wear of Mission Fragrances Honor.

I have been wanting a Collars and Co shirt for a long time now but couldn’t convince myself to pay $80 for basically a collar! Yes, I’m frugal. So when one of my suppliers started offering the same style for less than $30 retail I bought every color they made. I’m wearing one for the first time today. The comfort is fine. I did put on an undershirt because I was worried that the polyester material might be cool on a 38 degree day. If has a very slick finish that I am not a fan of honestly. I have never owned a Collars and Co but suspect it is the same material. My problem is this, I realize that Collars and Co did the development work, did the advertising and built up the popularity of the shirt. They deserve to be reimbursed for all of that. On the other hand, I suspect the shirt comes out of the same area and probably the same plant as the Collars and Co shirt. My final justification was that it will be worn as a layering piece and only a small amount of the shirt is actually seen. What are your thoughts on this subject?

So today the gentleman that stepped into my life has a spiritual father figure gifted me a barely used pair of red wing chukka boots. Now as you know I have a side gig of cleaning/waxing and polishing boots But he told me red wing guys have some kind of strict routine they use on their boots so please educate me on what’s needed to take care of red wing boots P.s. yes this is my first pair of redwing boots

With the Super Bowl approaching, thought this my resonate. Have a great start to your February.