Dressing like an Alaskan is not an easy thing to do, as I learned when I went to college in Alaska, as a transfer from Bend, Oregon, from a dry climate to a wet climate. Before I made the trip I bought some standard rubber boots since I knew it would be wet.
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I’ve sent you several emails privately, but you have not responded.
BECAUSE YOU HAVE NOT HONORED OUR ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, YOU NO LONGER HAVE PERMISSION TO USE THE IMAGE OF MY WIFE ON YOUR WEB PAGE. PLEASE REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY.
Is that clear enough? I’ve asked for a link and attribution, but I can find none on this page. Remove the image now.
Thank you,
Mark Zeiger (owner of the copyright on the photo of the woman in the blue coat and Xtratufs)
Mark,
Let me first start off with a sincere apology for not responding sooner, that is not my style at all.
Evidently I am having email issues I was not aware of, I have not seen any private emails from you regarding our original agreement. I sincerely apologize if my response was delayed in anyway.
I have given you full credit for your work, please see the bottom of this page
http://www.x-tough.com/how-to-dress-like-a-southeast-alaskan-by-mark-zeiger/
You can check Google’s cached version of that page, this link has been there since the beginning.
Could you please clarify where you feel I should provide additional credit? I am very happy to work with you to get my website updated to your standards. Also if you feel for any reason I cannot regain your trust I also willing to honor your request to remove the content.
Again I apologize deeply for any misunderstanding, your comment on my website on 4/17/2011 was the first I knew of this issue. I have been moving, and have not stayed up on the website over the last couple weeks so I just saw your comment.
Sincerely,
Shane
Admin X-Tough Boots
Shane,
Thank you for getting back to me.
The article that had me concerned is this one: http://www.x-tough.com/how-to-dress-like-an-alaskan/ (the one these comments are associated with) This one has the uncredited photo of my wife. It’s the one that came up in search queries.
Because of the use of my photo, and the similarities between the articles, it appeared you’d replaced my article with one of your own, and kept the photo. That’s what sent me off.
It looks like all you’d really need to do is link the photo to the edited version of my article, or just add a quick photo credit at the bottom of the photo.
I’m sorry about the confusion, and the emails getting missed. My message in the comment section was a “last resort” effort to reach you, but all along I felt the whole situation was inconsistent with the type of person you seem to be.
Sorry to reply in your comments section, but this reply bounced from your server, stating “No such user.” May I suggest you delete my comment, and your reply from the page after the link’s added to that article? It’s not my intention to make your readers think ill of you.
Thanks,
Mark
Mark,
I have no issue with your actions, I would have done the same thing. I will update the site immediately, giving full credit. It was an honest mistake, I often reuse images around my site, and failed to provide appropriate citation in this case.
I am glad we could find common ground, I look forward to our continued positive relationship.
Shane
I love my tufs and rock the tuf and dress look frequently!
Alaskan Dermish
Very Civil argument kudos to both of you , I like the Pic and the Writeup , I think alot of people use photos off the internet lol , no harm when when theres an apology =) So most all alaskans wear these? Do they have Liners? THanks
Memphis,
Glad to hear you enjoyed the exchange 🙂
Yes, many Alaskan’s own one or more pair of Xtratuf boots. Most wear the original version because they last so long they have not needed a new pair yet. Although I am hearing good things about the newest Xtratuf II boots! The insulated variety have a type of liner for the insulation but the non-insulated versions do not have liners. Most people wear wool socks inside as the liner.
Let us know how your first pair works out!
I need a pair of rubber boots that my feet will not get cold in. I wear a size z10 1/2 what do you recommend . I just got a pair of rocky mud sox and they have e hole in already. I am poor. But I need good boots to live . Thanks troy
Troy,
I would recommend going with the size 11 insulated boots, this will give you room for a nice pair of wool socks inside. If you dont think you will have good think wool socks then I would stick with the 10.5 insulated boots. They should still be warm in most conditions even with thinner socks.
Shane
are these the boots the Klicher’s wear on the Discovery Channel show Alaska: The Last Frontier ?
Brian,
Yes they are the same boots! Here is a picture of them on their website wearing Xtratuf boots
http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/alaska-the-last-frontier/live-cams/eivin2.htm#mkcpgn=fbdsc43
From what I can see they are wearing the original Xtratuf boots
http://www.x-tough.com/types-of-xtratuf-boots/#Original