I took on the quest for a pair of new caulks. Unfortunately, I could not find any in the Chehalis store. Madson's did not have my size and the cranky guy's store was closed and still had a Flood Sale sign up. The flood was last December. So, I bucked up, sweating massively, and headed into Centralia to Kulien's. I'd had a pair from them 20 years ago. The boots are very good but very very spendy.
They warned about sticker shock, and it was shocking. I'll put it this way, I could have probably bought a 460 for a similar or maybe less price. But I have small feet and the world is not fair.
It is the same old place. The same decor, the same carpet. They do have an antique Harley on display with Logger's World papers spread out to catch the drips. They've been making boots for 125 years. Times have changed. He said in the past, 90% of their sales were caulks, now it is more like 20 to 30%.
They still had my records, but feet change, and now I have a bumpy toe. I also have one foot a size smaller than the other. They said that for the right price, they probably could make pink caulks but would highly recommend against it. Don't worry, I wasn't about to spend a bundle more for a pastel boot.
I spent a good hour there, and it was kind of like seeing friends again after a long time. I told them of my exile, and they welcomed me back. They don't have Golden Retrievers anymore, but have Griffins and a Cocker Spaniel in the store. In a few months, I should have a pair of well fitting boots. In the meantime, I'm wondering if I can stiffen up the problem boot with duck tape.
They warned about sticker shock, and it was shocking. I'll put it this way, I could have probably bought a 460 for a similar or maybe less price. But I have small feet and the world is not fair.
It is the same old place. The same decor, the same carpet. They do have an antique Harley on display with Logger's World papers spread out to catch the drips. They've been making boots for 125 years. Times have changed. He said in the past, 90% of their sales were caulks, now it is more like 20 to 30%.
They still had my records, but feet change, and now I have a bumpy toe. I also have one foot a size smaller than the other. They said that for the right price, they probably could make pink caulks but would highly recommend against it. Don't worry, I wasn't about to spend a bundle more for a pastel boot.
I spent a good hour there, and it was kind of like seeing friends again after a long time. I told them of my exile, and they welcomed me back. They don't have Golden Retrievers anymore, but have Griffins and a Cocker Spaniel in the store. In a few months, I should have a pair of well fitting boots. In the meantime, I'm wondering if I can stiffen up the problem boot with duck tape.
