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In the 'Buff' - with Bear Models!

Advantages: Excellent functionality
Disadvantages: Only for those who don't mind looking silly

...holiday. If it's hot a Buff stops me burning my head, if it's cold it keeps me warm. But that's just putting things too simply - there's a lot more to a Buff than that. Stylish or What? ************* When I wear my Buffs people tend to think I am either bald, very grey, of Romany blood or recovering from chemotherapy. Only in my wildest fantasies do I suppose they are thinking 'wow, what a funky hat that very cool woman is wearing'. If you track ...
...Buff. How I found Buff and changed my life ******************************** A Dutch colleague introduced me to Buff's. She's a very 'hearty' lady who compensates for living somewhere very flat and sub-sea level by climbing everything that sticks up all over the world. Therefore, when she told me I needed a Buff, I listened and I put my hand in my pocket without a further thought (she's bigger and tougher than me) and bought one. And I've not looked ...

koshkha 13.06.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Buff headgear

THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING

Advantages: Comfort, Looks, Reliability
Disadvantages: All good things come to an end

...bit about the history of Dr Martens brand. I could tell you that Dr Klaus Maertens injured his foot during a skiing accident in Germany, 1945. I could tell you that he invented a shoe with 'bouncing soles' made from old rubber tyres that cushioned air between the layers of the sole and thus helped said Dr Maertens to walk whilst his injury healed. I could even go on to tell you how Dr Maertens then went on to join in partnership with Dr Herbert ...
...as to tell you that Dr Martens - the name brand and spelling we know today - was born on the 1st April 1960. Hence the logo 1460. Clever stuff - and a good date I'm sure you'll agree for a gimmicky shoe to be named. (April Fools Day…geddit?) I could spout forth about the many seemingly separated, segregated groups in society that have adopted Dr Martens as a symbol of 'their' culture: Goths, Mods, Rockers, Punks etc, etc, etc… But I wont. Because ...

whoopidoo 18.08.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Dr Martens AirWair

Deck Shoes more pretty than practical

Advantages: Classic look, superb fit, colour choices
Disadvantages: Compromised grip, durability and waterproofing

...shoe with disappointing performance. Dubarry have usually produced comfortable robust and practical sailing shoes. This ladies range with its lightweight flexible sole did not perform as per my expectations. The shoes are undoubtedly very comfortable with a soft foot moulded insole, but the grip from the outer sole is not as effective as the more conventional white rubber sole which has been my previous experience. Unusually these days you can ...
...which makes them almost guaranteed to properly fit. There is also a reasonable colour range to suit most tastes. Not all ladies aspire to pretty pink shoes where practicality is required!! Unfortunately the attractive two tone uppers on these shoes are not as hardwearing nor waterproof as their more traditional nubuck leather cousins. I will ensure my next pair are an all leather style such as the 'Admiral' or 'Commander' variants. The soft padded ...

suehome 29.09.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Dubarry Antigua Deck Shoes

Musto Snug - a hardcore tester reports!

Advantages: Washes well, keeps you warm and looks ok too
Disadvantages: Quite expensive

...approx. £100 investement for my Musto was well worth it. I have had it since xmas 2006 and it has been treated pretty badly throughout that time! I am a large animal and equine vet and wear my coat for work most days, so it really has had a tough time! This means my coat has to be relativly smart but also practical in any situation. In the last year it has been used to pad the floor under lame horses, as a foal blindfold and, more than once, to mop ...
...between classes, for which the musto is very useful as it is always cold at dog shows, even in summer! The pockets are fleece lined and have a zip closure, meaning they can be used to keep hands warm and to store items. The size of the pockets is good, a wallet, bunch of keys and a mobile can easily be spread between them without making too large bulges! In summary, the coat still looks as good as new and shows no sign of breaking yet, despite it's ...

sk0680 23.02.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Musto Snug Blouson

Snug Protection in a Weatherproof Jacket.

Advantages: Practical, warm and weatherproof
Disadvantages: Pricey but worth it.

Expect to pay around £150 for these jackets with a new styling update and colour due this autumn. The key features are: Waterproof, breathable, windproof, MPX Light coated 'peach' shell, soft to the touch yet water shedding. A high collar with roll-away hood Polartec 200 fleece lining, the original and the best with no pilling and a unique snug feel. Two-way full length zip protected by storm flaps and drainage channel The inevitable cargo ...
...chilly hands and something not so often found in weatherproof jackets. Zipped, inner security pocket, useful for the phone and credit cards etc Drawstring in waist to keep out the draughts, and so much better than the bumfreezer blouson styling. Machine washable too.... I have been so addicted to these deck coats, that I now keep the old one in the boot of the car. Its ever so handy to just slip on, an old friend available in the event of breakdown ...

suehome 30.09.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Musto Snug Stormbeater