In this 39th episode of 40 and 20, we’re talking about shoes… for your watch. As a special surprise we’re giving you the definitive rankings of bands and straps, forever and ever, amen.

Along the way we talk about Andrew’s non-existent running regiment, the trials of parenthood (and being terrible), and Louisiana hot potato chips.

Show Notes:

10. (four-way tie):
Razor Bracelet: https://www.strapcode.com/products/metal-ss-bcl20-b039
Razor Wire Bracelet: https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p85/%22RAZOR-WIRE%22_BRACELET_FOR_6309_SRP77x_and_SKX007.html
Ladder Bracelet: https://drmenstyle.com/type-of-watch-strap-zeniths-ladder-bracelet/
Leatherman Bracelet: (we’re not even going to link to it – don’t do it)

9. Super Engineer Bracelet: https://www.strapcode.com/collections/super-engineer-i

8. Milanese/Shark Mesh: https://www.watchgecko.com/milanese-mesh-watch-strap

7. Retail Leather Straps: (any)

6. Beads of Rice Bracelet: https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p54/BEADS_OF_RICE_Bracelet_for_SKX00x_Divers_and_7548_Quartz_Diver.html

5. Nato Straps: (any – but seriously, check out the Toxic ShizNit)

4. Rubber Straps: (generally, but in this order, from least to most good):
Expansion Rubber (ZuluDiver 286 – for sure): https://www.watchgecko.com/zuludiver-286-italian-rubber-waterproof-watch-strap
Waffle Strap (Uncle Seiko does this best): https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p8/22mm_Waffle_Strap_for_Diver_Watch--__V.2.html
Isofrane (we recommend the Toxic version): https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p8/22mm_Waffle_Strap_for_Diver_Watch--__V.2.html
Tropic Strap (Again, ZuluDiver does this best – don’t believe, even well intentioned, opinions to the contrary): https://www.watchgecko.com/vintage-tropical-style-rubber-watch-strap-by-zuludiver

3. President/Oyster (take your pick)

2. OEM fitted or integrated rubber (e.g.): https://www.crafterblue.com

1. (two-way tie):
Jubilee Bracelet: https://www.strapcode.com/collections/super-jubilee
Custom Leather Strap (e.g.): https://www.instagram.com/ea8/?hl=en

Old Vienna Red Hot Riplets: https://oldviennallc.com/product/red-hot-riplets/

Dad and Buried: http://dadandburied.com
https://www.instagram.com/dadandburied/?hl=en

Intro/Outro Music:
Bummin on Tremelo, by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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