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I’ll keep an eye on this as I’m going to be out near Edinburgh for a week or so in late June. Visiting family but still might be able to steal off to see a site or three. For me, bonus if it’s friendly for a three year old.

Nope. It's really better to wear them without a belt. Since the hips and thighs are wider you have more crotch room which is good for the lower rise. Anyhow, you either like lower rise jeans and like to wear them or you don't 😅

Bump. Get some.

Thanks @beautiful_FrEaK And you don't find them overly restricting?

That would be me. I have similar stats and wear a W34

I’m going to be in Scotland (Edinburgh - 4 days, Oban - 2 days, Glasgow - driving through from Oban back to Edinburgh) 5/31 - 6/7 and wondering if anyone has recommendations on things to check out that are off the beaten path: castles, gardens, breweries, distilleries, yarn shops… any and all ideas would be greatly appreciated!

I like the look of the 711. The waist at 34 looks right but I'm scared by the low back rise. Has anyone on the bigger side (I'm 87kg 182cm with fairly big legs) made them work without sizing up so as to need a belt?

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Here’s the reference bag … which does not use CF Stead Repello nor is it hand made https://www.printemps.com/uk/en/jerome-dreyfuss-leon-m-leather-tote-bag-brown-women-7940848?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgdayBhBQEiwAXhMxtucbjs_OYUh4kzfIGz66uYddb4ds7n0KZXLqWSpXhHxQJtnRsDvaohoCEGQQAvD_BwE#5083802

CF Stead Repello Calf backed with Russet (Crust) Calfskin finished with Horween CXL Staps and binding and solid brass rivets and snaps

Exactly so - if the top block of a pair of 22s is bigger than a pair of 51s, I’m not going to size down looking to transform them into the same ‘fit’. Everyone has their own approach but I am truly baffled by the endless queries around how 5mm makes a difference 🤷‍♂️

That makes sense. So is that why you mention you take the same size in all FW - even if the waist is oversized - to stay as true as possible how that cut/pattern was intended?

The xx4 denim in my 01’s is soft, but not more than FC’s. It also has formed creases quite well and held them - actually more than almost anything I’ve worn in recent years. Not that I’m usually wearing stuff known for that. I’m probably just at about 2-3 months of total wear on them and only ever did the initial hot soak and hand wash with a good bit of hand agitation. We’ll see what the second wash does, we’re not there yet.

It’s been 3 years since my last update and still too many but I’m getting through them! Asterisk* indicates active wear/in the rotation. Ande Whall Buffalo SR10 (grey)* Ande Whall Buffalo SR11 Ande Whall Buffalo SR14 Ande Whall Buffalo solid black* Denime Tokyo* Denime (early red selvedge model) Edwin Waynesville (shorts)* Fob Factory F198 Full Count 1101* Full Count 0105XX Go West 0502DI Lee - Buddy Lee denim trousers* LVC 1944 (555) LVC 1955* x2 (1 pair*) LVC 1976* x2 (1 for sale, BNWT) Levi’s Japan 503 B Levi's Japan 503 BSXX Studio D'artisan SD-101 (for sale, BNWOT) Studio D'artisan SD-001 Sugar Cane Hawaii 40401N Sugar Cane Okinawa 40301N* Sugar Cane slack denim 40601N Sugar Cane M41326 Warehouse Warren Warehouse 1001XX (15th anniversary) Warehouse 1003XX* Warehouse 415 Wrangler 10MW 64

V91 sold! p23, p41 and p46 still available

Interesting, mine still seem to have a bit of starch to them. But the denim is very soft no question.

Like I always wash my jeans: an initial soak to make them more pliable and put them directly in the washing machine. 30 °C with low spin. A little bit of detergent.

@beautiful_FrEaK how did you wash your pair? And how many washes so far? I've only done the initial wash via OA's suggested process (warm bath soak, cold gentle wash) and I'm finding the denim to be a little rigid still after a couple of months. Also, it looks like OA will be releasing the vest that they had for sale two Inspirations ago, this time in a 10 oz. denim inspired by Amoskeag Mills (produced by Collect). I think a few people here might have the Cone version, @CSL and anyone else? Interested in your thoughts on it after some time as well as any pictures if it's showing wear. Never been a vest guy, but seeing them wear it it looks pretty cool and functional.

That XX4 denim is a real contender in terms of softest denim I own. Even softer than FC's 13.7oz denim I have to say. Creases set hardly.

Those M1951 Field Jacket and S-8 are looking really good!

+1 for MI. MN is my preferred cold weather state though

I spent five years in NC and I’m never living south again if I can help it. Even DC is further than I’d go haha. (But, better!) I know some people love it. We get 4 real seasons here and it’s one of my favorite things in life. Housing, coming from Austin, would probably seem pretty reasonable too! Winters do get some people down - the sun can go away for a good while. You’ve got to get outside. For me, I like that. Lots of chances to wear all those great jackets.

Between the weight fluctuations and remote working, I've only worn one pair the last few years, the Denime Type 66, McCoy's Era. I haven't made an inventory in a long time, and I'm surprised at some of the pairs I've gotten rid of, like 45rpm, Kapital, Eternal etc. and the ones I've kept. Looks like I went Samurai crazy earlier in my collecting phase, which I'm retired from. Denime Type 66 Weigo Era Denime Type XX Shins Era Devis Type 66 Evis No. 2 Lot 2504 Evisu No. 1 Lot 2000 Black Selvedge Evisu No. 1 Lot 2000 Silver Selvedge Evisu No. 2 Mikan Lot 2001 Evisu No. 2 Tiger Selvedge Lot 2000 Evisu x Warehouse Lot 2000 Fullcount 1108 30th Anniversary Fullcount 1109BS Joe McCoy Lot 991XH Levi’s LVC 501 1947 Oni Denim Natural Indigo Blue Fit PBJ 010XX Purple Face Red Cloud RC 423XX-ST Samurai S0210XJ Samurai S0500XX Samurai S510HX Samurai S0510xx 66-RR Samurai S510XX-US2021 15oz Samurai S711VX Samurai S5000VX Samurai SM310-DXHC SDA D1296 Sugar Cane Edo AI Denim The Real McCoy’s Lot 614 The Real McCoy’s S600 Bronco Buster The Vanishing West Lot 601XX Toys McCoy Lot 140D Warehouse 660 BiG Model Warehouse 1001XX Warehouse Duck Digger Overalls Workers Lot 808

@AlientoyWorkmachine another user on here that I chat with a lot has been talking up Michigan, seems like a nice spot. Winters would be a big change but honestly with how brutal the last few summers have been down here it sounds like a nice change of pace. Also have some family moving back to the DC area soon so that's another option. I just want anywhere with four actual, distinguishable seasons!

Oh man that’s a haul and I really feel for the lack of wearable days you’ve got. Michigan would suit you well and then you can even get all the FW Great Lakes gear with the utmost appropriateness. These last few years a lined denim jacket can get you through even a lot of winter days, though that won’t be true in the northern parts.