Having to conquer my own fears over wearing gear this morning… When that happens, that is exactly the moment when I need to put gear on and get out into the world. #gear365
We are so proud of you for being our leather spokesperson. Thank you, Cal. You’re our inspiration. So proud of you for, as Nike says, “Just doing it.” Leather love and hugs to you and your handsome hubby. ❤️ 👮🏼♀️❤️
@fleetwin1
3 жыл бұрын
You still inspire us Cal, even from heaven.... You are so right of course, my Mom always used to tell me "you are your own worst enemy"....But, was too young to appreciate the truth back then. Wearing our gear, whatever it might be, is so liberating, it's like saying "this is me world....". For the most part, most people are much too busy to care or notice what we are wearing, even though we are convinced that "the world's eyes are on us" everytime we muster the courage to venture out, just not true. And it is hard to accept, but true, that usually the most negative or questioning comments are the biggest compliments. These guys are secretly frustrated because they really wish it was them wearing all that great gear...So, we must forgive that they don't have the courage and confidence that we have....
@krrobinson1260
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cal!! You made a great point, as I have done the same thing when I was riding my bike out to the stables where I keep my horse. I was thinking that everyone would stare at me with my biker leathers on instead of my Cowboy hat, boots and jeans. I was being so weird with my thoughts. I drove my bike out there with my black chaps and jacket and biker boots. No Cowboy hat, just a helmet. Everyone was glad to see me and didn't bat an eye for what I was wearing. Anyway, just had to tell you my story. Your friend, Kim.
@dirtyb7289
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Cal like you comments on wearing leather. I have about 35 to 40 pair of leather pants and shirts and some shorts in my collection love wearing them all weather permitting. I run an antique store so I wear some kind of leather every day. People that come in and notice the leather have positive comments all the time.It really doesn’t matter I have worn leather for the past40 years and I will be 55 in a month and I’m not about to stop now if you love leather wear it. My kids think it’s great that I’m my own person. Thanks for the video’s
@BlufLeather2892
5 жыл бұрын
I work in a hotel along the interstate in a rural area of the Appalachians in Virginia, very fortunate to have an outstanding boss who has never had a problem with my wearing boots, leather ties and cuffs everyday while working the desk and serving breakfast. To date, many looks from guests but no one has ever been rude, at most I'm asked if I ride. Thanks Cal!
@wilsjane
5 жыл бұрын
And the people who ask if you ride are probably genuinely interested. When you have a relaxed attitude to life, people soon accept you for the person you are, so assuming that you are not a serial killer, you have nothing to worry about..
@bigbadbuckinboots
5 жыл бұрын
That was a great motivational speech. I often get texts and emails from men saying they wish they had the same confidence as I do to wear a cowboy hat or boots with spurs in public. Those same men are very surprised to learn that I felt nervous and awkward at the beginning of my gear journey. I had the same nagging anxiety ricocheting back and forth in my head as they do: "everyone will think I'm a fake...my friends will be horrified about the sudden switch in clothing style...I won't be able to pull this look off and people will laugh at me." But the truth is, none of those fears came true. To the contrary I receive positive comments from men and women all the time: "Man, I sure do like them cowboy boots. Wish my wife didn't make me throw mine away when we got married. She says boots are for single fellas" or "I love your cowboy hat! I wish my husband would wear the cowboy hat I got him for Christmas." Two secrets for making a change: Strangers have no idea who you are so when gear is worn with confidence, everyone accepts your new look and thinks nothing more about it. In order to achieve that confidence, wear your gear at home as practice until you feel comfortable. Take selfies, use mirrors for self-approval, and realize if new to boots and hats that they will seem odd and awkward in the beginning, but you will quickly get used to the heels and slippage, while the formerly gargantuan cowboy hat on your head will quickly reduce to its normal size. Cal, you inspire many people to live their fantasies and make them a reality. Thank you.
@geordieboy8945
5 жыл бұрын
It's your self belief that really makes you hot! You're a good man - hold your head high and be proud.
@BADBIKERBENNY
5 жыл бұрын
I wear leather out in public, full leather when temperature permits it. I don't give a rats ass what people think. Life is too short.
@b1soco
5 жыл бұрын
Great job! Well said, keep it up! Thank you!
@leathere1
5 жыл бұрын
Well said Cal. We all have those days when doubts creep in. Almost as if deep down, despite wearing gear regularly, we somehow what to find a reason not to. 100 degrees would test my leather jeans comfort though. I assume you'll be spending most of the day in an air conditioned office so great...why not go for the leathers. I have had people say here even with much cooler London weather.."Aren't they a bit hot?" For some reason I started to build this into a more negative reaction rather than a simple observation of comfort. Because of the comfort reason I do tend to drop the leather jeans from about mid May to September as they are a but warm especially on the tube. In September I always get a certain about of self doubt, even should I stop wearing them. Once I have worn them a few times I forget any negative thoughts and remember that great feeling we all get wearing our gear...
@wilsjane
5 жыл бұрын
I agree with overcoming fear of anything in life, but wearing leather with the temperature and humidity in London today would seem crazy to me. People commenting would not be commenting about the leather, they would be making the same comments if I was wearing a sweater, overcoat and wool scarf Confidence is as much about making your own decisions as it is about what you wear. The reason that I am not wearing leather today is simply the same as not walking around is swim trunks when it is snowing. PS, I suppose I could wear just my leather jock, but perhaps that would be a step too far. 😊😊😊
@TightsGuy
5 жыл бұрын
Your message is SO CURRENT! So many guys have the same thoughts, then change into other clothes. Be you on the outside! Tempered Radicalism to start, then be you!
@dugganmartin1983
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Cal Rider I am going out in full leathers for my first time to a leather night week. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I have noticed by the comments that you have sadly passed away but I hope the people close to you know that even tho you have passed your still helping other guys grow the confidence to go out in gear.
@amberharmsen2497
9 ай бұрын
im glad i live near his tombstone imma leave him my first ever leather (red tie from Mr S)
@michaeldornan7737
5 жыл бұрын
Long live gear and long live you!!!
@undertommy
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you are so right. But still it’s very hard to find the guts to just do it.
@andreashasler2033
2 ай бұрын
THANK YOU So MUCH!!!!!!
@markusschrank759
5 жыл бұрын
I like your Videos, very very good 👍👍👍
@BristolLeathered2010
4 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Charles
@tonyzimmer9022
5 жыл бұрын
I do wear my gear in Publk,as offten I can.
@wilsjane
4 жыл бұрын
I love the reaction when their are no ashtrays at a party and I casually tell a guy to use my cowhide leather jeans to stub his cigarette out. Last time, the guy used the double thick leather on my crotch and needless to say, I did not complain when he took his time rubbing the ash off with his hand. LOL. Have you ever had any reactions when you use your leather jeans as an ashtray, or just ignore ash and embers dropping onto the leather.?
@rebelcowboyelvis8.16.77
5 жыл бұрын
What is the leather strap across your leather jacket in the leather unboxing video called?good videos by the way they helped me a lot
@roberthershberger6874
2 жыл бұрын
Hi cal rider this is Robert hershberger nice leather jacket pants boots
@theleatherqueen
5 жыл бұрын
Aside from super hot and humid weather, I never....ever have to think twice about wearing leather out in public. Since age 5 I have been wearing leather and dressing as a Woman, Im 58 now...there's no stopping my love for leather. Just Leather It !!!
@fleetwin1
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for inspiring us with honesty....
@cuirpierced722
3 жыл бұрын
You left us with such a legacy. It's going to be hard to fill those boots.
@robertveal7187
5 жыл бұрын
You march to the beat of your own drum. Your just being your own self.
@vioara_nyc
4 жыл бұрын
Where’d you get those leather pants from Cal? Really wanna push myself to wear leather more often and I want pants to complete the final look
@redcat900
3 жыл бұрын
I wear my leather and rubber riding boots out in public more and more. It feels great and I get cool comments from people. I enjoy wearing my rubber riding boots a lot, and even more wearing leather.Casual or for Fetish events.
@albu9834
5 жыл бұрын
Super Leathermen! Cool video! Bravo!!!
@mikey021984
5 жыл бұрын
I was on the receiving end of bullying last year for wearing leather in public without a motorbike. I'm not good at shrugging things off so partly to shut the bully up in future, I bought a motorbike to help with that
@geordieboy8945
5 жыл бұрын
By the way for the first couple of seconds of this vid I thought the belt was a whip!
@LUiS-ng4kp
3 жыл бұрын
WAKiYA💜🤩LUiS🤩💜
@Relicanth
5 жыл бұрын
I think it might be time to invest in some leather shorts. For the days when you want to feel cool but look....hot.
@wilsjane
5 жыл бұрын
Your comment really made me laugh. Last weekend one of my friends had a barbecue and ended up with quite a lot of grease stains and ember holes in his synthetic shorts. You should have seen the look on his face when I offered to lend him my leather shorts for his next barbecue. Not to mention the way that he was holding a tea-towel in an attempt to conceal his bulge. We are going out for a few drinks tomorrow. I wonder what will happen if I wear my leather shorts. 😊😊😊
@Relicanth
5 жыл бұрын
@@wilsjane Only one way to find out, I suppose.
@wilsjane
5 жыл бұрын
Perhaps I should show him how practical they are, by casually crushing my cigarette out against them when we have a cigarette and leave him to rub the ash off with his hand. It never fails to get a guys hands all over your leather jeans. LOL. I wonder where the leather is thickest on my shorts.?????
@lilgodnasty4682
4 жыл бұрын
I have a leather jacket and i put studs to make it like a punk jacket but kind of scared to were it in public because i do not want people to stare at me
@Sha-tv5qq
4 жыл бұрын
love you
@bartomiejsaute.3158
5 жыл бұрын
I think that everything is easy to wear everywhere unless it’s not an Eastern Europe country. I am from Poland and I’m still afraid of wearing full leather gear in public. The society of Poland wants man to just walk in dirty tracksuits, not in leathers or especially elegant suit. In Poland you can be beaten up by some group of „alphamans” cause of that. Maybe one day I’ll try it.
@softdreams1776
4 жыл бұрын
i love wearing my leather pats they feel good and they look good when there tight :)
@ziopanayotou6927
5 жыл бұрын
Trop beau.
@henryfinnigan
5 жыл бұрын
It helps when you own lets say some langlitz, wesco, schott perfecto, sendra or full bluf gear, those look good on their own, being good looking helps too, but what if you dont own any im gonna say fancy gear and your physique doesnt really match the type of gear you happen to like? not trying to rain on your parade, just a honest question here.
@tsohgallik
5 жыл бұрын
The mindset is that the clothes hes wearing shouldn't matter in the environment or setting you are in... Unless of course it turns out some gangs mistake you for an MC gangster and come after you... Also I think you mean Night Club Gear, that stuff is best reserve for IG Models and Strippers, or the people that look best in that kind of thing you describe.
@henryfinnigan
5 жыл бұрын
@@tsohgallik By "fancy" i mean renown brands like the ones i mentioned, which look good or at least better than the cheaper-more-generic options out there, what happens when you can´t afford that kind of stuff?. that covers the first part or my question... for the second part you answered most of it " the people that look best in that kind of thing you describe", what happens if i dont "look good" in the type of gear i happen to like?
@tsohgallik
5 жыл бұрын
@@henryfinnigan just lower your weight to about 160-175, use your abdominal muscles to pull in the pouch of waist fat... Wear a M or L Elastene shirt... or Spanx 😭😭😭
@henryfinnigan
5 жыл бұрын
tsohgallik so it IS a matter of good gear that should follow a good physique and you should start with the last one, got it!
@jaymason162
5 жыл бұрын
Cal u are looking leather suited booted spiffing wicked delicious🙌beauty👊. 😋🚬😋✌️😋🥃😋☕😋✊ Leather power to u cal. Keep up the good video work that u create. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌. It's always pucker to express your self with leather wherever one goes. 👅🚬👅🥃👅☕👅
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