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I'm 6'2 165lbs wearing a size large. Most of my t-shirts are an American size large and are quite oversized. I really wanted the whitesville tee to be a bit tighter and more form-fitting, particularly around the neck, arms (twigs), and shoulders. Most importantly I want these shirts to be much shorter than this currently is, while still having some looseness. I ordered a size medium to try it on, but I've since learned that these shrink quite a bit. How much do they shrink? Should I forget the medium? Sorry for my messy room. Also wonder if I should follow the philosophy of going up a size due to shrinkage with similar shirts? (Buck mason tubular, rogue territory, wonderlooper, McCoy's, Bronson, etc.)

I'm buying a pair of Ontisuka Tiger Mexico 66es, because my Sambas are beat up and dirty... I wear a size 12 from Adidas, but I often wear a size 11 loafer (J Crew/Cole Haan). I know dress shoes have different sizing. I've seen some people say to go half a size down for the tigers, while others say go true to size. I don't have narrow/wide feet.

Edit: Is Ontisuka's return policy that bad? Should I not buy directly from them?

1-2 months ago, I purchased a $10-$20 lotion from Shobi. It was delivered to the wrong address with a fake name (the name was "Y.Gfghh"). I disputed it through PayPal and forgot about it. Two weeks later, FedEx sends me a $20 charge for import duties. I paid, thinking it was for a different package, and realized after that this was for Shoji (my fault). I called FedEx, explained the situation, and they told me Shobi was charging me those fees to get the lotion back to them, and they couldn't help me. I emailed some higher ups at FedEx and received a refund (either for the item or the import fees).

That brings me to today, when FedEx and Homeland Security sent me a $1,000+ invoice for import duties for this product. The personal names of either the owners or leaders of Shobi were listed, and it seems to me they initiated this. I am being charged over a thousand dollars for a $15 lotion that was sent to the wrong address, which I already paid import fees for.

Maybe this is FedEx's fault, but the fact that there are names of Shobi employees all over the invoice makes me skeptical. I am not rich. I don't know what to do. This is so unfair and absurd.

1-2 months ago, I purchased a $10-$20 lotion from Shobi. It was delivered to the wrong address with a name that was clearly not a human name (the name was "Y.Gfghh"). I disputed it through PayPal and forgot about it. Two weeks later, FedEx sends me a $20 charge for import duties. I paid, thinking it was for a different package, and realized after that this was for Shoji (my fault). I called FedEx, explained the situation, and they told me Shobi was charging me those fees to get the lotion back to them, and they couldn't help me. I emailed some higher ups at FedEx and received a refund (either for the item or the import fees).

That brings me to today, when FedEx and Homeland Security sent me a $1,000+ invoice for import duties for this product. The personal names of either the owners or leaders of Shobi were listed, and it seems to me they initiated this. I am being charged over a thousand dollars for a $15 lotion that was sent to the wrong address, which I already paid import fees for.

Maybe this is FedEx's fault, but the fact that there are names of Shobi employees all over the invoice makes me skeptical. I am not rich. I don't know what to do. This is so unfair and absurd.

1-2 months ago, I purchased a $10-$20 lotion from Shobi. It was delivered to the wrong address with a fake name (the name was "Y.Gfghh"). I disputed it through PayPal and forgot about it. Two weeks later, FedEx sends me a $20 charge for import duties. I paid, thinking it was for a different package, and realized after that this was for Shoji (my fault). I called FedEx, explained the situation, and they told me Shobi was charging me those fees to get the lotion back to them, and they couldn't help me. I emailed some higher ups at FedEx and received a refund (either for the item or the import fees).

That brings me to today, when FedEx and Homeland Security sent me a $1,000+ invoice for import duties for this product. The personal names of either the owners or leaders of Shobi were listed, and it seems to me they initiated this. I am being charged over a thousand dollars for a $15 lotion that was sent to the wrong address, which I already paid import fees for.

Maybe this is FedEx's fault, but the fact that there are names of Shobi employees all over the invoice makes me skeptical. I am not rich. I don't know what to do. This is so unfair and absurd.

1-2 months ago, I purchased a $10-$20 lotion from Shobi. It was delivered to the wrong address with a fake name. I disputed it through PayPal and forgot about it. Two weeks later, FedEx sends me a $20 charge for import duties. I paid, thinking it was for a different package, and realized after that this was for Shoji (my fault). I called FedEx, explained the situation, and they told me Shobi was charging me those fees to get the lotion back to them, and they couldn't help me. I emailed some higher ups at FedEx and received a refund (either for the item or the import fees).

That brings me to today, when FedEx and Homeland Security sent me a $1,000+ invoice for import duties for this product. The personal names of either the owners or leaders of Shobi were listed, and it seems to me they initiated this. I am being charged over a thousand dollars for a $15 lotion that was sent to the wrong address, which I already paid import fees for.

Maybe this is FedEx's fault, but the fact that there are names of Shobi employees all over the invoice makes me skeptical. I am not rich. I don't know what to do. This is so unfair and absurd.

I recently bought a Zara bag that fits my taste perfectly, but after my first use it started falling apart. I returned it and started looking for alternatives. After a LOT of digging, the only bag that I like is the Coach Empire 48 Carryall. All I really need to carry is a laptop, sunglasses, and a book, so this is oversized and a bit impractical, but I like the look. It matches the look of the Zara bag well. It is very expensive for someone who realistically doesn't need a new bag. I was wondering if the Empire 40 Carryall is big enough to hold a 13in MacBook. The proportions say it is, but sometimes bag construction makes it more complicated.

So, maybe the Empire 40 is a better option, especially since I am reluctant to spend over $900 on a bag I will only use for work and light travel. I AM a dude and I know these bags are "feminine," I don't really care, I hate using a backpack and these bags match my style. Essentially, the pros of the 40 are: smaller, easier to carry, more practical, and more affordable. Pros of the 48: I might prefer how it looks, it matches my taste, and it's less feminine/tiny (I'm a tall guy). If I go with the 40, I might question my choice (but that might apply to the 48 too). With that said, the one time I actually used the large Zara bag, it felt a bit too large and awkward, and unnecessary for someone carrying so little.

I do start a summer class in July, and I might have a lot more stuff to put in a bag at that point, so I have to consider whether the 40 can accommodate that. So, the question is: which bag do I choose? The practical, realistic, affordable, and more sensible choice, or the choice that might suit my taste more?

One of my friends mentioned the Fitbit air recently, and I started doing some research. I don't work out, so I've always dismissed whoops, oura rings, and related devices. However, I found out that these devices track sleep, stress, blood pressure and heart rate. Despite not working out, I have clinical insomnia, and accurate sleep tracking would be a major help for me. I also have ADHD; I take vyvanse, which can raise HR and blood pressure, and my doctor told me that increased BP over time can be dangerous. I have clinical OCD, anxiety, and depression, so stress tracking could help too. I would like to be able to monitor these things. So I'm wondering if any of these devices would be appropriate for a non-fitness oriented user. I've heard mixed reviews about the accuracy of every device I've looked into, and dishing out the cash for a whoop as someone who doesn't work out seems silly. What device might be best for me? Is the Oura Ring appropriate? Fitbit air? Something else?

One of my friends mentioned the Fitbit air recently, and I started doing some research. I don't work out, so I've always dismissed whoops, oura rings, and related devices. However, I found out that these devices track sleep, stress, blood pressure and heart rate. Despite not working out, I have clinical insomnia, and accurate sleep tracking would be a major help for me. I also have ADHD; I take vyvanse, which can raise HR and blood pressure, and my doctor told me that increased BP over time can be dangerous. I have clinical OCD, anxiety, and depression, so stress tracking could help too. I would like to be able to monitor these things. So I'm wondering if any of these devices would be appropriate for a non-fitness oriented user. I've heard mixed reviews about the accuracy of every device I've looked into, and dishing out the cash for a whoop as someone who doesn't work out seems silly. What device might be best for me? Is the Oura Ring appropriate?

One of my friends mentioned this device recently, and I started doing some research. I don't work out, so I've always dismissed whoops and related devices. However, I found out that these "watches" track sleep, blood pressure and heart rate. Despite not working out, I have clinical insomnia, and accurate sleep tracking would be a major help for me. I also have ADHD; I take vyvanse, which can raise HR and blood pressure, and my doctor told me that increased BP over time can be dangerous. I would like to be able to monitor these things. So I'm wondering if any of these devices would be appropriate for a non-fitness oriented user. I've heard mixed reviews about the accuracy of the air, but I think spending more than $100-$200 on a fitness device as someone who doesn't care about fitness is not worth it. What device might be best for me?