Lloyd rants about desert boots and their wider ramifications

Who on Earth would invent, apply, or police a daft rule that forbids people from getting lots of what they like?
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[@yes1sir1no1sir]

I kinda miss how in these older videos Llyod was in a dressing gown in a messy room madly rambling about inane stuff. All that's changed is he doesn't wear a gown and his room is a bit more tidy but i feel the channel loses that "Watching a psychopaths home videos before the killings start" quality it had before.

[@reececrump8483]

i like to think its all just a cearfully crafted ruse. loyd keeps the camera on the same wall for most videos, hence, he can keep the rest of the room very messy. Also, he likely dosn't wear pants, becuse the camera only films from the waist up. Hes still just as disheveled underneith it all :>

[@if3660]

Reece Crump Sexy.

[@lindybeige]

I now have double glazing, hence less need for the dressing gown over the jumper. The killings are yet to start.

[@EEYore-py1bf]

Wew Lindy, way to necro the thread lmao

[@FlyboyGWN]

Double glazing also makes defenestration twice as much work.

[@charlieluna7237]

"I'm an adult and can cope" *Picks up child friendly foam chainsaw*

[@guycxz]

It's an adult chainsaw. To be used under child super vision(The child is very imagenative and seems to especially like super powers and space).

[@Milamberinx]

Oh THAT is what that was... I thought it was a cute little bag with a really long flap.

[@ScienceDiscoverer]

1:43 I was seriously expecting him to pull out longsword with words: "Now THATS a knife!" xD

[@clauvyuga]

+ScienceDiscoverer What? No, that's a sword! **pulls out a messer** Now THAT'S a knife!

[@Cynddelw]

Yea I was waiting for the Messer. Because it is a KNIFE Lindy!

[@nickhighland799]

I was too, but I liked what he actually did better lol.

[@klobiforpresident2254]

ScienceDiscoverer Honestly, with a Messer this would have been the greatest.

[@SuperRat420]

Puddle free environment, says the man from the UK

[@DaytonaRoadster]

I was just thinking that

[@michaelmcneil4168]

I am thinking that these days of centrally heated conservatories replacing concrete patios and reliable saloon motor carriages replacing the Triump parallel twin and Morris Marina then yes puddle free environment

[@klobiforpresident2254]

unefunge Depends on where in the Rhineland though ...

[@gordslater]

It's a misnomer. I went there on holiday and didn't see one rhino. I can't see why anyone would want to annexe it, unless of course they had been miss-sold the whole rhino safari thing.

[@HaniiPuppy]

Didn't understand a word of that.

[@VapinViral]

Your point about using your best cutlery quite possibly just changed my daily habits for life. I always carry a knife on me. It is a very useful tool, and I pity the folks that look on me in fear every time I pull out my knife to cut something. Its a freaking TOOL! The point I am trying to get to is, I always carried my cheapest knifes on me, and left my nice knives at home. I had convinced myself that, if I damage or break my $5 knife, no big deal, I'll just buy another $5 knife... But wait a minute. I have a few really good knives at home I could carry. All of which I received second hand, and had seen much use prior to my acquiring them. So if they were good enough for the daily tasks of someone else before me, and stood up to the test of time with them, why shouldn't I use them daily as well! Thanks to your bit of insight, I will now carry my favorite good knife on me, and use it daily. At least if I do damage it beyond repair, the knife finally lived up to its purpose as best as it could.

[@G1NZOU]

I do that with my favourite watch, it now has a couple of dings and scuffs on it but that doesn't matter as long as I get use out of and enjoy the item. Things are meant to be used.

[@Milamberinx]

I quite like something that's become obviously used, I think it has to be something of high quality though.

[@swaghauler2893]

US Army Quartermaster's code states: "Two IS One and One IS None! Always have spares in your inventory...."

[@lindybeige]

Shoes wear out, so the more i wear one pair, the more i preserve another, and it is peace of mind to have an emergency back up. By not buying shoes I save money and still have good shoes that I like.

[@sillysad3198]

i bought 40 pairs of identical socks and ever since i do not have a sock pairing probem

[@DanielSultana]

funny that, i go round this problem the same way, and have been doing so for ages guess who owns loads of unevenly worn socks?

[@linkxsc]

Best thing you can do in your life, standardize your socks. Ain't go no time for sorting out different shapes and crap. And really as a guy, what do you need. You need some basic socks, and then a couple pairs of dress ones for the occasions you need them. Go visit my sister's house for whatever reason, and she'll be doing laundry or something. Woman got 36 pair of socks and no 2 pairs match. Uugh. She spends like 15 minutes folding those up and sorting and I'm just over here like "HA, I don't even fold mine into pairs, I just throw them all into the drawer.

[@Babalooza]

+Silly Sad I have no two identical pairs of socks and Ive never had a matching problem.

[@sillysad3198]

+Babalooza > I've never had a matching problem corollary: you wear unmatched socks. not a big deal, KUDOS!

[@Babalooza]

No, I just sort them out when I do laundry.

[@SlideRulePirate]

I came to the same philosophy. Once upon a time I was after a pair of boots. Times were hard and I didn't want to spend much so I found some in a store I hadn't used previously that I figured would do the job. They were just under £15 and I figured they'd see me through the next 6 months or so plus they were marked at size 11 1/2....Ideal. They even had orange detailing, 'my' signature colour.. They lasted me nearly 7 years. They were the most comfortable boots I've ever owned and I mourn them still. I have afterwards ever regretted not taking the opportunity to go back there with enough cash to ensure my never needing to buy another pair of that sort ever again. Of course they don't make them any more. So when you find something you like, that's comfortable and superb value, stock up on it because it's about to be discontinued.

[@terryendicott2939]

You're correct about women and volume purchases. I liked my first wife so much I got another - but when they found out both left me. Was I suppose to wait for the first one to leave or die before I got another? They just don't understand.

[@gorillaau]

So you installed Wife 1.0. Thats okay, you can evaluate Mistress 1.0 but be sure to remove Wife 1.0 before upgrading Mistress 1.0 to Wife 2.0... Otherwise Wife 1.0 will complain about the presense of Wife 2.0. oh wait you were not talking software.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Being married was great. I liked it so much I did it four times.

[@user-vo9xo8hq9x]

I want to like three times because of the knife jokes

[@zlozlozlo]

Watch it 3 times instead. That's what I did.

[@thebauchler7678]

True enough.

[@Lortagreb]

haha yeah thats a great joke

[@MrBenMcLean]

I watched two LIndyBeige videos. This one was OK and the other one ... was blue.

[@proonguice8386]

Lloyd has two roles in this world 1) comfort the afflicted 2) afflict the comfortable now I’m beating myself up for not buying more of the socks I like. They have fallen off the face of this earth.

[@1337penguinman]

People have asked if I never wash my clothes. When this happens I give them a funny look and then realize they have never seen my closet. I then have to remind myself that not everyone has 5 of the same green shirt and cargo khakis.

[@ragnarokstravius2074]

Or all Beige cloths, like Lloyd.

[@theblancmange1265]

@@ragnarokstravius2074 His shirts are different shades of beige.

[@IndigoGollum]

Or 50 identical plain red shirts.

[@Milamberinx]

@@IndigoGollum Tom? Is that you?

[@mrobmusic65]

"I'm an adult and can cope." Flippin hilarious!

[@homosidorovich4753]

That moment when a video is only in 240p It's like 2009 all over again.

[@AListAlloway]

Dennis -RIP- Dog The video was published in 2009 mate

[@IndigoGollum]

It's only slightly worse than what I'm used to.

[@busternineshoes]

Nikolas, you really are a man after my own heart. Love the videos.

[@gavin758]

It's kind of like how Tom Scott bought dozens of red T-shirts, and now always appears in red T-shirts.

[@sharpie443]

I regret not doing this with my boots. For almost 10 years i had the same type of Redwings boots. They cost $300 a pair but they lasted 3 years of hard use a pair. All i had to do was put some boot polish on them and take care of the leather. The soles on my last pair finally wore threw last Christmas. I went to my local redwings dealer to get a new pair and..... they make them in china now. I wouldn't care except that the quality is crap now. Thin leather, less reinforcement, and they just feel cheap. The kicker was that they wanted the same amount of money for the ones made in the U.S. I was very sad and have still not found a good replacement.

[@essekaye]

The old Camel boots brand did this - though in that case Camel cigarettes' boot department was haemorrhaging money got sold as a result.

[@momotheelder7124]

is resoling not an option?

[@TheTruth-xp2of]

100% agree. Companies go out of business all the time, manufacturing moves to cheap labor markets and quality tanks. If you find something really good, doesn't hurt to buy a few for future use as well. If you find something better before you use the ones you last bought, you can always sell them to the guy that wished he bought extra.

[@nicholashacking381]

I'm so glad to know that I am not alone in this life. My wife and daughters are forever buying new and different things. I simply buy new replacements for the items that are wearing out or being consumed. I extend this philosophy to beer, Land Rovers, dogs, pens, cheese, wine and spirits, chickens, coal, and of course, shoes... it makes purchases so simple.

[@TheCanterlonian]

When did you realize you liked beige? Was it early on or later in life? Do you like it just aesthetically or just because it hides stains and dirt pretty well?

[@TheCanterlonian]

***** Well aesthetically all color-preferences are subjective, but functionally I have to agree that it is quite a useful color. Probably the color chosen by the almighty water-bottle itself.

[@slime4422]

I believe in his "Everything you can learn about Lindybeige's shirts" video he said he liked the colour because beige doesn't really clash with another colour.

[@pandakicker1]

I've wondered the same thing. I personally love wearing bright colors. Most of my closet consists of blues, greens, purples, and black.

[@flareblade24]

Was expecting you to pull out a Messer and call it a knife.

[@ScienceDiscoverer]

+flareblade24 or katana ;)

[@halskarl]

+flareblade24 If I had a messer I would definitely call it a knife. You see, 'messer' comes from German. It means... knife.

[@MarkandJeremy]

+ScienceDiscoverer I don't think you get the joke...

[@halskarl]

+MarkandJeremy I guess I must not have xD

[@klobiforpresident2254]

+halskarl "Come on, it's a flipping sword!" - Lloyd.

[@ashley587]

That part about your mom buying one piece of clothing you liked and another in blue is the most relatable thing you've ever said. I had so many never-worn blue duplicates of shirts / sweaters growing up.

[@RedRookChannel]

"You can watch several videos on the trot by the same guy"" I'm 20 videos deep in your playlist, damn right I can

[@fx02zbn]

Just discovered Lloyd and now I watch loads of his vids back to back.

[@lindybeige]

@ComradeAlpharius While using it for eating? Was it metal?

[@lindybeige]

That strikes me as daft. Luxury has many forms, though, and for some I suppose one is living in a world with little clutter in it. I think many of us like old things, and familiar things. Perhaps it is also a symptom of worrying about what others think of us, and thinking that it is low-status to use old things.

[@yogsothoth7594]

Was the colour you liked beige?

[@raservesthedinner7620]

is that a question?

[@Aconitum_napellus]

There are of course situations where buying large amounts of things you like are problematic. I personally really like depleted Uranium and sex slaves.

[@douglasfulmer5483]

+Nox Aternum Doctors can help you with that problem. *sarcasm*

[@Aconitum_napellus]

Douglas Fulmer Good, because I was very serious about my affection for depleted uranium and...you know...the sex slaves and you know, I think its becoming something of a problem.

[@douglasfulmer5483]

Ok, I thought it was funny once, but not again. Please stop. People who have real issues might be offended by your uncouth comments.

[@Aconitum_napellus]

Douglas Fulmer On a video where Lloyd tells us just how much he likes desert boots? Do any of us here have real problems?

[@douglasfulmer5483]

Hmmmmmmm, yes yes, Hmmmmmmmmm. I don't think so, good point... Hmmmm Hmmm yes, yes.

[@PitchBlackForge]

I keep several pairs of the exact same jeans, like a lot of guys. Some are newer and aren't for wearing in the shop.. Then they wear out a bit and become shop pants. Those get relegated to paint / plumbing pants, and then eventually retired. Two identical pairs of boots, for the same reason. I bought 5 of my favorite hat in case they stopped making it, which they did. I still had exactly the hat I wanted for several more years. I'm with you, Lloyd.

[@carsonbarrett2529]

I love Lloyds rants!

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

First time I ever heard that style of shoe called a "desert boot". We call that style chukkas, but most people probably just call them "hush puppies" due to a manufacturer that has commonly produced that style of boot. Never owned a pair, but they look a lot more comfortable than the similarly styled "boondockers" that we wore in the Navy. But then again, the boondockers were a safety shoe and as such, comfort was an alien concept to them.

[@anthonyward131]

Its generally cheaper if you buy in bulk too. Thank you Lloyd for bringing the subject up. I no longer feel like a trainspotter!

[@lazarus30001]

Earliest rant I've seen...they got much better.

[@lindybeige]

Excellent advice for very rich people.

[@lindybeige]

Absolutely. I've used them for two decades or more. Don't let the fact that no one seems to have copied me put you off.

[@LukeOfTroy]

I buy large quantities of toilet paper and plain black socks. Can never have too many rolls of toilet paper or plain black socks.

[@michaelmcneil4168]

What do you stuff them with? Sage and onion, what else? Well you could always try apple and blackberry How can you get an Apple and a Blackberry in your sock? One in each shoe. What for? So you can walk long distance.

[@dralenvan]

Great thing about buying the same socks is that you don't have to match them after getting them out your washing machine. I have around 100 pairs of exactly the same socks and I just can grab two of them from a large bin and put them on.

[@LukeOfTroy]

+dralenvan ditto. Also when one gets a hole, you just throw that one out

[@philipmalaby8172]

Unless they’re priests’ socks, they’re not really black. Just really really really dark blue.

[@shurdi3]

Size 52, EUR? That's absolutely enormous! At over 2 meters, I, and most friends my height barely go above 48

[@scandinut]

Dear Sir, I agree with you wholeheartedly!

[@_JayRamsey_]

This should be remade as a PSA and heavily promoted.

[@Babalooza]

I like having variety, thank you very much. The same thing gets boring after a while.

[@Bearded_Tattooed_Guy]

+Babalooza Boots get comfy...

[@hang3xc1]

Couldn't agree more. It took a while to get my wife on board with this way of thinking, but she has come around. All too often, companies redesign things, discontinue things etc etc. If you find something you really like, buy a bunch of them, because you may never find that product again

[@jerk4628]

I admit that I thought that the "now that's a knife joke" was a bit contrived when he pulled out the biggest one. But then when he pulled out the first and said "no I was wrong, that really is a knife", I lost it.

[@In.Gy.]

I'll be damned, but you're right! Too long have I lived under the opressive illusion that my wardrobe should bear any variety despite my better judgement!

[@juleswoodbury2387]

"puddle free environment" not england then...

[@musicguy8473]

England's fine compared to Scotland. :-P

[@lukesampson3294]

Jules Woodbury England is not Ireland.Doesn't always rain.

[@theanonymousmrgrape5911]

I have exactly two pairs of shoes. One for weddings, funerals and other special occasions, and the other for literally everything else.

[@Etropalker]

Same here. I would buy multiple pairs of the same, but Im not sure I have stopped growing yet.

[@Lockirby2]

Sometimes I want variety instead. I wouldn't enjoy eating the same soup every day, even if it was my favourite. But as far as footwear or clothes go, I'd be fine wearing the same thing all the time.

[@chame17]

Two of your videos? I've been binging your content for three days, it was only natural that I ended up in this video.

[@GrrrIamMad]

The text at the end made me laugh until I realised that I have about 20 tabs of his videos open that I plan on re-watching (something I do every year or two since they are entertaining every time).

[@GrrrIamMad]

***** I went on his channel and opened about 30 of his videos in new tabs so I could watch them all (one at a time of course).

[@GrrrIamMad]

***** Then we will finally know the true intentions of the bearded man who wears nice sweaters and beige shirts with rounded collars.

[@mapesdhs597]

Beware the tabs! Too many can crash the browser. The Watch Later list is your friend. 8) Better still, create your own private playlist, add them all to it, then you can have just one tab and it'll go through the whole lot.

[@kissing88]

Oh goodness, I have the same habit. I often have multiple knives, chopping boards, bags and other things of the same model. It's because I decided that this particular one works for me, and I would like spares in case they go out of production, or happened to be on discount at the time. I have never regretted buying at such opportunities. In fact, the only regret is when I didn't get a multiple of an item I like, and they later go out of production or become wildly inflated in price!

[@ConradW]

The other day I was buying instant noodles. The really cheap kind. Comes in two flavours curry and chicken. I discovered I didn't mind the curry flavour but I had avoided it because years ago I had only bought the curry flavour and decided I didn't like it. Sometimes it's not about our favourite as much as it is about novelty

[@travissmith2773]

Too true, I bought twenty odd kg of black tee-shirts once, still have half a box left five years later. Saved a shitload of time and money there.

[@kirotheavenger60]

i do that for socks. somehow even that and im still grubbing around for socks a matter of weeks later...

[@mapesdhs597]

I suspect it may indeed be a man thing. We think, cool, no need to keep having to go into town, saves the bus fares, etc. Women think, but that would mean fewer days of going out shopping and meeting friends at a cafe! (yeah yeah, hash tag not all on both sides, etc.) I am, however, distinctly fortunate, my gf doesn't really like shopping. We went hunting for a new winter coat once, into the town centre, hit the usual stores. She spent just a couple of minutes checking what was available in each store, nope, no good, move on. Finally reached Frasiers I think it was. In the coat section there was already a young couple, the girl was trying on coats (big pile on a chair already), the guy was sitting on a stool looking bored; he watched us as we approached. My gf strolls up, looks here, a rack there, picks one out, tries it on; yep, that'll do, sold, off she goes to the checkout. Took less than 3 minutes. The guy looked at me in stunned amazement, then he said in a quiet voice (I think more to himself), "But I've been here hours!". Hehe, lucky me.

[@azmendozafamily]

"I'm an adult and I can cope." I should use that when my wife says something about my shaving kit.

[@gordonblues843]

And another thing. Spill stuff on the bloody tablecloth. It's what it's there for!

[@camwyn256]

I've bought the same exact shoe 5 times in a row. It's my every day work shoe. Works great for when I'm at work on my feet all day. I keep the box (especially sense my cat loves shoe boxes). When they ware out, I take the box with me to the shoe store and say "I need another one of these." They bring me out the perfect match for the perfect work shoe (for me) in the exact size and fit I need. I should take your advise and bulk buy a few pairs so I don't have to drive an hour away from my house to get the perfect replacement shoe. Thanks very much!

[@DarthUrsiusTheWise]

Amen, sir. Amen. I recently purchased three pairs of the same tank-boots from a military supply shop.. And that was before I saw this fine video. And, just as you predicted..the first thing that happened when I came home was that the girl in my life questioned my choice to buy three pairs of the same boot.

[@epicstyle1000]

I just love your view of life

[@lindybeige]

@tenthousandsuns It is, I admit, an uncommonly dark and bluish shade of beige.

[@johnrenehan2660]

Hang on... Was that a sponge chainsaw you took off that table?

[@Zheeraffa1]

...I then have one which I liked and wore a lot, and another one which was blue. The word _blue_ implicitly says everything. Gotta love Lindy.

[@Keasri]

I bought two sets of the same toys. I liked them so much I couldn't figure out how to express my fondness any other way. Nothing to be proud of really.

[@ProfessorEGadd]

I once had a lovely set of mid-20th century cutlery with (beige) bakelite handles, decorated with painted flowers. After some years of use the flowers wore off, leaving a faint 'ghost', since the exposed bakelite had darkened with age, while the area under the flowers had not. I still use them of course, but they aren't what they used to be.

[@lindybeige]

@antagonist42 It's a dressing gown. Actually I think it might be two dressing owns. Somewhere around the knee.

[@michaeldougfir9807]

Yes, basically, I agree. And I have done some of that multiple purchasing. My new wife thinks it's odd. But one of my jobs was mortuary work, which requires a white long sleeved shirt (company rules) and a coat & tie. So I really felt I had no choice in some instances. While doing forestry and tree pruning I wore the prescribed 8" tall Redwing boot. When these came on sale it was wise to get another pair or two. That boot was spendy!Now I have retired with plenty of clothing and boots for whatever I want to do.

[@Axilur]

That end sign really got to me.

[@frankharr9466]

I recently bought two of the same shoe. I'm hard to shoe and they were on sale. I don't need them yet, but when I do, I'm ready.

[@Jubilo1]

Encouraging to see the better sort of Englishman still exists! Well done sir!

[@immortalsofar5314]

I got 5 of the fuzzy, lightweight shirts (black) at the same time. They don't seem to sell them any more and I can see why - 20 years later, I'm still wearing them (albeit with a few small burn holes here and there)!

[@deuspolevult355]

Loyd. I love this. As someone who is incredibly tall, very few cloths actually it me. An extra large tall carhartt tee shirt however, has never lead me astray. I now own 15.

[@SpectreOZ]

During the late 1980's desert boots were a fashion statement and the brand to have was "Rollers" although there were others available that were as equally good, they were dead comfortable but were supposedly not very supportive of your feet leading to your feet spreading. I for a time owned a couple of pairs of Doc Marten's boots as well also a comfy footwear. Don't worry about what other people might think, it only matters what you think...

[@acciaiomorti]

"as long as you're in a fairly puddle free envoirment" Lloyd...you do realize where you live is famous for it's high amount of rainfall, correct?

[@rubenskiii]

I once was in Belgium and at a store they sold a 12 pack of nice cotton crewsocks for €2,-. I thought huzaa! And snatched a pack up. When i got in the car and i told my girlfriend about the ace deal i got she just asked me well why didn’t u buy more then? I had no reply but was to ashamed to go back in the store i just came from to buy even more socks. 2 years later and the socks are holding up excellent and are comfortable. And I’m still miffed about not going back and buying every pack they had… they outlived the branded crewsocks i got as a present and who where considerable more expensive and in lower quantity (only a 3pack). This video reminded me of this and now i am miffed again.😂 And I’m actually wearing the socks. Obviously i never came across such a deal again.

[@SLRist]

Clive, I was doing some consultative work for Clarks, and I just noticed that they have an extensive collection of desert boots in 22 different styles on their website. They even have one with a Union flag on it. Of course, I immediately thought of you. I think the 'Walnut Suede' particularly fetching. Toodle pip old bean.

[@lindybeige]

How excellently convenient for everyone.

[@chrisg3258]

I always buy 2 identical pairs of black boots for work, when the previous two pairs have finally worn out. I have found that by wearing them on alternating days the two pairs easily last four times as long as a single pair worn every day. Something about "resting" the leather on the off day I suspect.

[@mauricematla4953]

Spot om. I have been known to have some batle´s over this with the ladies in my live. But i am standing my ground and doing it firmly.

[@Bulldog12189]

Maurice Matla battles*

[@7hi5on35]

'Oh no; i was right the first time, this is in fact a knife!' Cracked me up something awful! xD

[@kgs42]

Me too ..... I do exactly that. You can be sure you'll never find them again.

[@lastspud7030]

These are my all time favourite desert boots. They are absolutely the most comfortable boot I've been wearing them since 1983... not the same ones obviously

[@FurryAminal]

Ah, but some of us save our best cutlery in order to keep it special - so that there is a ritual aspect to using it that marks out a special occasion from a regular one.

[@HeatherSpoonheim]

My coworkers swear I only have one set of work clothes (I work in a kitchen, not a place for fashion) and can't seem to comprehend that when I find some chef pants that I really like that I buy a dozen pair. I have no idea how some people wear blue jeans in the kitchen (well, for working in a commercial kitchen, at least).

[@paulpritty7914]

Five new pairs of straw (beige) Timberland boots in the loft. Not only do I feel vindicated in that monomaniacal extravagance but over seven and a half billion people will be fascinated by my sharing this.

[@chrthiel]

I actually managed to wear out a spoon twice. I got it when I was about four years old (About the same time I learned to hit my mouth reliably) and I refused to eat cereal without it. After 15 years or so the neck broke from sheer use, so I went and had it repaired (It was made of silver after all) but the silver smith made bodge job of it and it broke again soon after.

[@robinl.tinderfox6696]

Someone should tell Lloyld he's got a spider on his wall.

[@prodipto]

+Robin L. Tinderfox lizard

[@Adjuni]

Oh man how could I have missed this video? It's bloody brilliant! XD And I whole heartedly agree.

[@Estragon17]

I like how you somehow felt the need to say it was normal for your mother to buy your clothes when you were young. For some reason I find that humorous.

[@duffey9239]

Since watching this video 6 years ago I have been using the same 3 knives for every meal I prepare, and I’m proud to say that I am now the owner of the worlds thinnest knives

[@GaryMarriott]

Came across this while binge watching my new fav youtuber, BTW you can simonize dessert boots. I have & always take a pair on holiday as a backup boot because they take up so little space

[@him050]

I bought three of the same t shirt in a shop that had a 3 for £18.00 deal on. The checkout lady asked me three times if I was sure I didn’t want to get any different colours. Love I’m 26 years old, I know how to buy clothes for myself.

[@ICrashALot]

Problem with modern boots is that the the sole material deteriorate over time and just storing them for years might not work.

[@LailaKumaki]

+ICrashALot Decent desert boots are leather-soled.

[@lindybeige]

I wouldn't have to be looking for any new shoes in the first place, but were I forced into seeing some I could know that I didn't need to buy them (win), or buy them and have them as well (win).

[@cmlbath]

Liked the knife gag, you have timing.

[@cantrew1919]

Well done, sir. As an American, I support your support of excess (no, I don't suppose that's what you'd consider a stellar compliment, considering the source, but there you have it = )

[@seumasnatuaighe]

I was with a Brit unit in Oman once. They had these boots but only wore them in London while drinking and chatting up girls. They wore short, black boots when they were fighting the Baddies from Yemen.

[@mcpartridgeboy]

I do this with cannabis, I only have one dealer and if he gets busted I need a good supply to keep me going !

[@cleoldbagtraallsorts3380]

I always buy two of everything as I have a sort of obsession with running out! Similarly most of my clothes are slight variations on a theme. I absolutely hate it when you buy a good product and the company stops making it. I've even blended my own tea because of this to try and emulate a blend no longer made.

[@raltor40]

I do the same thing with my favorite type of shirt. One in my favorite color and then a couple that go with my over shirts and coats.

[@lindybeige]

@spottywolf We have pavements that usually drain. I get my feet wet a couple of times a year.

[@MrTapierwithmustache]

The only reason I personally prefer having different types of say for instance breakfast-grain. Is so I will always remember which one I like more, and it therefore stays "special".