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02-21-2013, 05:30 AM

#3811

Justdoinmyjob

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Posts: 4,099

Quote:

Originally Posted by 680crewchief

+1...suppose you could add the guy that gives his life story in the thread about how his mom and dad hate him!

You realize that was a joke? He posted the storyline of Ash, the main character from "Pokemon" with a few liberties thrown in.

02-21-2013, 01:27 PM

#3812

Fly782

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Joined APC: Nov 2009

Position: AN124 FE

Posts: 1,226

The Republic Captain today in MSP wearing black Nike tennis shoes in uniform.

Last edited by Fly782; 02-21-2013 at 01:41 PM.

02-21-2013, 01:43 PM

#3813

lolwut

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Joined APC: Jun 2010

Position: Doing what you do, for less.

Posts: 1,792

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fly782

The Republic Captain today in MSP wearing black Nike tennis shoes in uniform.

Sorry I left my uniform shoes at home and this was the only thing I had with me. Better than going in flipflops right? I'll do better next trip I promise.

02-21-2013, 01:44 PM

#3814

block30

Bracing for Fallacies

Joined APC: Jul 2007

Position: In favor of good things, not in favor of bad things

Posts: 3,543

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fly782

The Republic Captain today in MSP wearing black Nike tennis shoes in uniform.

Not a TOTD nomination, buuuuut, I've gotta say I've seen some *interesting* footwear on airline pilots. Black running and walking type shoes, some of black work boot thing, brown shoes with black pants, and more...(I'm not a good describer of footwear)

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Never really understood the cowboy boot thing either. ??? I flew with one guy that actually owned and rode a horse, so I sorta get it. But what about everyone else? Are they more comfortable than shoes? At first blush, it seems a bit like mirrored sunglasses. Sunglasses? Good, necessary. Mirrored? Maybe a little over the top.

I imagine there are a few cowboy boot wearers on here, and I'd be honestly interested to know why you prefer them. I could be missing out on something. Like George Costanza and his cashmere.

02-21-2013, 01:47 PM

#3815

block30

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Position: In favor of good things, not in favor of bad things

Posts: 3,543

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrikeTime

I nominate MUFAZA for TOTD, telling the co-founder of APC to mind his business and not close his thread:

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/re...-business.html

As soon as I read the title of that thread I *knew* it would be epic. And it was!

02-21-2013, 01:56 PM

#3816

bcrosier

Eats shoots and leaves...

Joined APC: Apr 2007

Position: Didactic Synthetic Aviation Experience Provider

Posts: 849

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fly782

The Republic Captain today in MSP wearing black Nike tennis shoes in uniform.

Oh for crying out loud - can we have at least a modicum of decorum, professionalism, and pride in wearing a uniform properly? It's really not that hard, find some comfortable loafers that look decent and quit looking like clowns. That ranks up with the crew I saw in ATL a couple of years ago that taxied up to the gate (right next to the food court) with newspapers all over the glareshield. UFB.

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Originally Posted by block30

I imagine there are a few cowboy boot wearers on here, and I'd be honestly interested to know why you prefer them. I could be missing out on something. Like George Costanza and his cashmere.

A well broken in pair of good boots are very comfortable, and you don't get snow inside your shoes on winter days.

02-21-2013, 02:04 PM

#3817

LNL76

Junior Senior

Joined APC: Feb 2012

Position: Whiskey Papa

Posts: 2,851

For whoever mentioned flip-flops (probably as a joke) reminded me of a Delta MAINLINE FA I saw strolling through LGA last summer in uniform except for the flipflops she was wearing. ***???

02-21-2013, 02:11 PM

#3818

feltf4

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Joined APC: Feb 2011

Posts: 1,327

I was just seating and another pilot, was also jump seating. He comes up to me and says, "Hey, ummm do you know who that pilot is that works for you that wears heelies?, Yeah I was jumpseating the other day and I saw this pilot rolling down the jetbridge with a roller board and everything...."

02-21-2013, 02:12 PM

#3819

block30

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Joined APC: Jul 2007

Position: In favor of good things, not in favor of bad things

Posts: 3,543

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcrosier

A well broken in pair of good boots are very comfortable, and you don't get snow inside your shoes on winter days.

Sounds good. Never worn 'em. Aren't the soles really slippery?

02-21-2013, 02:25 PM

#3820

bcrosier

Eats shoots and leaves...

Joined APC: Apr 2007

Position: Didactic Synthetic Aviation Experience Provider

Posts: 849

Quote:

Originally Posted by block30

Sounds good. Never worn 'em. Aren't the soles really slippery?

Depends on the boot - some yes. If you go with something like an Ariat roper with a non-leather sole they are as good or better than the average dress shoe.

Ropers & Lacers Heritage Roper - Ariat

I actually haven't worn boots in quite some time, but they were a good option and I thought looked professional if you chose something reasonable (such as the roper). If you get too pointy and a bunch of stitching they can be as tacky as the aforementioned sneakers...