Will Froome ride the Giro?

rick_chasey

Fair shout.

Jeans=boots.

Chinos=trainers or boots.

Chinos with crease/suit trousers=smart shoes, possibly boots, depending on how regional you want to be.

joelsim

bobmcstuff wrote:

Joelsim wrote:

BigMat wrote:

Joelsim wrote:

DeVlaeminck wrote:

Joelsim wrote:

No trainers should be white unless you buy them specifically for playing sport.

You've got that ars* about face, a football trainer for playing the sport should really be black, for casual wear white Sambas are acceptable in winter because they are leather and look better than black, however if you want to give the impression you used to be a Glen Hoddle type flashy footballer in your youth you might choose to play in white, coloured suede ok for Summer casual wear. Happy to help.

Yes I agree with you on football trainers, but fine for running, CrossFit, tennis, squash etc.

Not acceptable for fashion purposes. I’m happy to report I’ve never owned a pair of white trainers that didn’t have the sole purpose of sporting activity. And never will.

I misread your previous post. Thought you were saying "No, trainers should be white unless you buy them specifically for playing sport". What you actually meant is fine, albeit there should be no rules. I mean technically haven't we breached all sartorial rules as soon as we wear trainers for non-sporting activity?

Hmm, no. Wearing shoes with jeans is breaking sartorial rules.

Which rules are these??

The rules that clearly state it, here.

Rules:

1.01 No work shoes are to be worn with jeans, it makes you look like a lemon.

(Work shoes are defined as shoes that need polishing).

wombly_knees

Good thing I look like a lemon at all times. Should save plenty of effort

RichN95.

Joelsim wrote:

(Work shoes are defined as shoes that need polishing).[/b]

Those snooty cats and their dress code.

joelsim

This is pretty accurate, although clearly Chukkas, White Plimsolls and Deck Shoes should never be worn with anything. Also, Jesus Creepers have been missed out in the shorts section, they are a staple.

kleinstroker

Joelsim wrote:

bobmcstuff wrote:

Joelsim wrote:

BigMat wrote:

Joelsim wrote:

DeVlaeminck wrote:

Joelsim wrote:

No trainers should be white unless you buy them specifically for playing sport.

You've got that ars* about face, a football trainer for playing the sport should really be black, for casual wear white Sambas are acceptable in winter because they are leather and look better than black, however if you want to give the impression you used to be a Glen Hoddle type flashy footballer in your youth you might choose to play in white, coloured suede ok for Summer casual wear. Happy to help.

Yes I agree with you on football trainers, but fine for running, CrossFit, tennis, squash etc.

Not acceptable for fashion purposes. I’m happy to report I’ve never owned a pair of white trainers that didn’t have the sole purpose of sporting activity. And never will.

I misread your previous post. Thought you were saying "No, trainers should be white unless you buy them specifically for playing sport". What you actually meant is fine, albeit there should be no rules. I mean technically haven't we breached all sartorial rules as soon as we wear trainers for non-sporting activity?

Hmm, no. Wearing shoes with jeans is breaking sartorial rules.

Which rules are these??

The rules that clearly state it, here.

Rules:

1.01 No work shoes are to be worn with jeans, it makes you look like a lemon.

(Work shoes are defined as shoes that need polishing).

You'll be saying socks are compulsory next!

inseine

wombly knees wrote:

Good thing I look like a lemon at all times. Should save plenty of effort

or you're French

inseine

Joelsim wrote:

This is pretty accurate, although clearly Chukkas, White Plimsolls and Deck Shoes should never be worn with anything. Also, Jesus Creepers have been missed out in the shorts section, they are a staple.

I have no idea about any of this, but I love it! Luckily after a certain age you can wear what the heck you like (that certain is clearly whatever is my current age).

Richmond Racer 2

what even is this thread...

joelsim

Richmond Racer 2 wrote:

what even is this thread...

FHMmm

pblakeney

I am glad that I am old enough to not care about other people's opinions.
One of the few blessings of getting old. I shall wear whatever I damn well choose.

joelsim

Back on topic, it looks like Roglic is also doing the Giro.

RichN95.

Joelsim wrote:

Back on topic, it looks like Roglic is also doing the Giro.

Now he's someone who may very well end up better than Dumoulin.

timoid.

Joelsim wrote:

Back on topic, it looks like Roglic is also doing the Giro.

That will be good to watch. Definite top 5 potential.

No_Ta_Doctor

Richmond Racer 2 wrote:

what even is this thread...

Didn't you know, women are obsessed by shoes. Can't have enough pairs, spend exorbitant amounts on a single pair, go on and on and on about them incessantly whenever they see a pair they like or someone wearing some they don't like. It's a woman thing.
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Just for the record, I won't stand for all this shoe-trouser fascism. Wear what you like. Whatever colour you like. With whatever trousers you like. I might take the piss if you look like a tit, but never on the basis of some daft rule.

PPS - I don't wear white trainers, they're bloody impractical. They look dirty instantly.

RichN95.

No tA Doctor wrote:

Wear what you like. Whatever colour you like. With whatever trousers you like.

But do wear trousers. We can't stress that enough.

No_Ta_Doctor

RichN95 wrote:

No tA Doctor wrote:

Wear what you like. Whatever colour you like. With whatever trousers you like.

But do wear trousers. We can't stress that enough.

I reserve the right to wear shorts when it's hot.
Others may be more comfortable in a skirt, dress kaftan, kilt or other form of attire, and who am I to judge? Unless it's a onesie, they can f@ck off to whichever circle of hell is reserved for them.

confused@BR

When you are really old you wear what your wife/partner tells you. Tonight I went for a meal with former collagues and before I left I was interrogated thusly: "you aren't going out dressed like that? No dear. Good, I have put some clothes out for you in the bedroom. Thank you dear."
As my late father-in-law was wont to say - "Do I like this?"
You always have a choice. Just don't excercise it.

confused@BR

Edit: colleagues

pblakeney

confused@BR wrote:

When you are really old you wear what your wife/partner tells you. Tonight I went for a meal with former collagues and before I left I was interrogated thusly: "you aren't going out dressed like that? No dear. Good, I have put some clothes out for you in the bedroom. Thank you dear."
As my late father-in-law was wont to say - "Do I like this?"
You always have a choice. Just don't excercise it.

I present to you the jury, one whipped victim.
I may end up getting divorced but she chose to marry me for better, or worse.

wombly_knees

Joelsim wrote:

This is pretty accurate, although clearly Chukkas, White Plimsolls and Deck Shoes should never be worn with anything. Also, Jesus Creepers have been missed out in the shorts section, they are a staple.

Man that's complex. Columns 1,2&3... Sandals, surely.

Column 4 is a bit redundant. Column 5 is formals. And suits should be burnt in the embers of hell.

Richmond Racer 2

confused@BR wrote:

When you are really old you wear what your wife/partner tells you. Tonight I went for a meal with former collagues and before I left I was interrogated thusly: "you aren't going out dressed like that? No dear. Good, I have put some clothes out for you in the bedroom. Thank you dear."
As my late father-in-law was wont to say - "Do I like this?"
You always have a choice. Just don't excercise it.

This is good content

joelsim

wombly knees wrote:

Joelsim wrote:

This is pretty accurate, although clearly Chukkas, White Plimsolls and Deck Shoes should never be worn with anything. Also, Jesus Creepers have been missed out in the shorts section, they are a staple.

Man that's complex. Columns 1,2&3... Sandals, surely.

Column 4 is a bit redundant. Column 5 is formals. And suits should be burnt in the embers of hell.

Agree. I don't think I've ever worn a suit on a day that I didn't have to.

And yes, I own three pairs of sandals too!!

timoid.

confused@BR wrote:

When you are really old you wear what your wife/partner tells you. Tonight I went for a meal with former collagues and before I left I was interrogated thusly: "you aren't going out dressed like that? No dear. Good, I have put some clothes out for you in the bedroom. Thank you dear."
As my late father-in-law was wont to say - "Do I like this?"
You always have a choice. Just don't excercise it.

Outstanding post

Bo Duke

So, one week after "the announcement", I wonder how the other teams have adjusted their plans??

joelsim

S Yates and Chaves for Giro & Vuelta
A Yates for Tour

m.r.m.

Nibali skipping Giro, going straight to the Tour

joelsim

M.R.M. wrote:

Nibali skipping Giro, going straight to the Tour

Nibali wants to ride Flanders as it happens.

salsiccia1

Joelsim wrote:

M.R.M. wrote:

Nibali skipping Giro, going straight to the Tour

Nibali wants to ride Flanders as it happens.

Hope to fook not. Couldn't stand seeing him win it.

m.r.m.

I feel exactly the opposite. Would love to see the lighter dudes give it a shot.

All tier 1 riders should ride all major races!