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Freewheelers 1922 and Derrickman / Tezomeya / @Duke Mantee / Converse Timeline / Bahia Palace tiles

Nonnative Nonnative Phigvel 301 Redwing

I moved away from London recently. Wife and I cashed in, jacked in our jobs and moved down to the Kent coast. The kids joined us today for xmas so we gave them a short walking tour. We're near a lot of military land. This is one of their shooting ranges. It's in pretty regular use but I've not heard any shots fired for the last few days We have a miniature steam train that starts near us l, runs for about 13 miles and ends in a place called Dungeness which is unofficially Britains only desert and is beautifully bleak and desolate. It's shadowed by a nuclear power station that is being dismantled (we're heading there tomorrow so will take some pics). We get to hear the whistle and see the steam from our house which is lovely to hear and see. We find it much more exciting than our kids do.

I’m in NC-Winston Salem on leave visiting family rn and dropped by this new store called Fancy Groceries. It’s on Trade St. and they stock Tellason, Dehen, Wonder Looper, Rail Car, and more. I bought a pair of socks (I’ll post the brand later). The owner Max was cool and the store recently opened this year. Told him about the board. https://www.instagram.com/fancygroceries/?hl=en Stop by when in NC! I also dropped by Heff’s Burger Club and got the Fiona Apple burger on 4th St. Later got an eggnog latte and oatmeal cream pie cookie at Camino bakery on 4th st. https://www.instagram.com/heffsburgerclub/?hl=en

McFly has been good to deal with. They are one of the few who consistently stock FW shirts in 17.5. I actually visited the physical store in Osaka a few years ago (2016) .

'Free' Stuff! I also have lots of stuff I'd like to get rid of in return for a charity donation of your choosing (+ shipping) to the Kern County Animal Shelter - its my closest shelter and unfortunately a vital resource as there's a lot of people in Kern County on or below the poverty line who are unable to afford to get dogs neutered which leads to a crippling stray problem in Bakersfield and the rest of unincorporated Kern County - where I live. Here's a link to some poorly lit photos of everything. All jeans hemmed to 29"-ish. If there's an item you're genuinely interested in, message me and I can take measurements. Unless dry-clean only (Jelado/Post O'Alls) or a jacket, everything will be laundered and lint rolled before being sent out. Rough description to match photos in chronological order with label size - if not listed, it’s gone: Monitaly Sample Jacket - 40 - Large - No buttons on sleeve cuffs Beams vest - Medium Monitaly Chore-ish Jacket - 40 - Large Pherrows Lot 500 - 34" Warehouse Duck Digger DD-1001XX 1946 - 36" Burgus Plus Lot 928 - 36" Stevenson Overall Co Lot 340 - 32"

44’s - three months wear, fresh out of their second wash today

Nothing to learn mate, everyone has a different look/fit/opinion. If it's comfortable and you feel OK in it ..go for it.

The length is fine, but overall the boxy-ish sweatshirt plus ultra-super-tapered jeans look does end up looking pretty top heavy

Here are the post-wash measurements and some fit pics for the Rockets (size 32). Roughly a 7.5% shrinkage across the board I’m sure that the front rise and waist will stretch a decent amount Waist: 15.5” Front Rise: 11.5” thigh: 12.5” Leg Opening: 8.7” Inseam: 32.5” I went back and forth between size 31 and 32. Kato-San said that either would work but recommended 32 because the pattern is more balanced. I’m happy with my choice. I like the fit a lot. It feels like there is more room in the crotch than the rise measurement suggests. The denim is also really dark with a coarse hand feel. They should be slow faders. According to Kato-San, the yarn have been dyed deeply with more than 12 dying steps. I’m excited to get some good wear on these starting in 2025. I’ll get some better photos in WAYWT too once the snow clears some and the sky is less grey

runabout brander. Freewheelers 601xx ruse black Nick’s packer boots

If you were wondering where all the grails were, look no further than Thailand

First one of these, forgive the absolute mess and dirty mirror, been a hectic time getting ready for the holidays! Sweatshirt - Freewheelers / Power Wear Jeans - Oni Curious on thoughts about the length of the sweatshirt (Ik vintage style should be shorter and like the vibe overall). I know the jeans I'm wearing don't have a super high rise, so that can affect things.

These arrived for me yesterday. They’re the s0001xx model from Rockets - WW2 with denim pocket bags. I like the look and feel so far and am hoping to wash and hang dry (need to minimize inseam shrinkage) before my in-laws come for Christmas. Here are the pre-wash measurements, some photos (not my greatest work), and some pre-wash fit pics. The darker blue colors are most accurate it’s really grey and snowy here and I didn’t have time to bring out my real camera setup. I will update fit and measurements once washed waist (laid flat and not aligned): 16.75”/42.5 cm front rise: 12.25”/31 cm thigh (at crotch seam): 13”/33 cm leg opening: 9.2”/23 cm inseam: 35”/89 cm

My old LVC 1947 555 501's from the 90's worn and repaired multiple times. They were my first pair of LVC denim so trying to keep them repaired and in service.

Copped these at Fancy Groceries in NC this morning.

Some more recon on the Denime Lot 224 '66. Bought size 36/30. Pre-wash: Waist - 19" || Thigh - 13" || Front Rise - 12.25" || Hem: 9" || Inseam: 32" Post soak and wash on machine "Warm" (supposedly 80-85 deg. F, machine does not have a more granular temp. setting) Waist - 18" || Thigh - 13" || Front Rise - 11.5" || Hem: 8.5" || Inseam: 31" After full air dry on clothes rack, wash with machine "Hot" (supposedly 101-115 deg. F, machine does not have a more granular temp. setting) Waist - 17.75" || Thigh - 13" || Front Rise - 11.25" || Hem: 8.5" || Inseam: 30.5" Before soak/wash: After hot wash: Overall, the shrinkage was a bit less than I would have guessed (maybe should have sized down?, but wanted to be safe). I feel like they fit decent in the butt, but are definitely baggier in the front. I definitely want to get the hemmed and hope that can help the look a bit.

They look and feel more like chambray. They definitely don’t look like the denim pocket bags that Simone shared for WoM. I’m guessing that the Rockets site just had a mistranslation. The HBT pocket bags were out of stock in my size but I’m not complaining either. The 37 model from Rockets also looks nice and uses the same denim. I think that there is something different about their sewing or construction based on how they’re marketed (part of their higher price) but I couldn’t figure it out so I couldn’t really justify the $80-90 price difference. The rise is noticeably higher on those though (12.8” for 32 waist after washing I think) and the thigh and leg opening are about a half inch wider

Still one of the coolest denim labels out there.

My daughter managed to cajole me into loaning her a denim jacket for the holidays - this is unheard of! Me: SCSC '43 tux / Tezo / @Duke Mantee / Russell Mocs; MsMJF9: FW '22 / Adidas You have no idea how many pics it took to get our heads level 😁

My 444 the leather still hard the break in

Union Special cap / Great Lakes shirt / Power Wear hoodie / old Lee Cane’s / Attractions kicks

FW Deck Worker Parka • FW Lot 506XX 1933 • TFH • WH 1942 • RW 9011

My first pair of 02XX - I think purchase in ‘19

surplus, duffer, carhartt, Fullcount, vans

Unseasonably warm weather in our part of California today. Buco, Hollows, FW prospector pants, vintage boots

Phigvel 301 indigo wide denim. Just came in.

FW 1927 type 1 FW 601xx rude black. Hip flare in full effect.

Some inspiration for Christmas presents: levis 501 xx 1937 (looking at the reverse yoke could this be 1941?) levis 507xx 50s 40s vintage chino pants This one is sold unfortunately.

@Dr_Heech All tagged size 31 1001XX 25th anniversary - 3 button fly 1001XX - 3 button fly DD-1004 1937 - 3 button fly 1003XX WWII (from 2004-2008) - 4 button fly (pictured) 1002 Cowboy Pants WWII - 4 button fly (pictured)

My 36 pair of the 80XX after a soak and 30C wash measured: waist: 46cm FR: 32.5cm BR: 43.5cm Thigh: 35cm Hem: 23.5cm

Looks great! I do find that sweats like that with the two tone panels sometimes give the illusion of being a bit shorter. I had a Real McCoys one which was similar and I liked it more with a lightweight jacket over the top. It's very nice though!

Yes mate, that and / or I’m sure i read you post something about sizing up or sizing for comfort.. Either that or I’m just appreciating your fit pics, heel goed 👍

^ I don't see a problem with the length, looks fine.

Good to see a bit of interest in SDA again, I like my SD-100 so much I’m considering a second pair to stash away for the future, something few other jeans have really ever had me thinking of doing. i should get a fit pic up, though noting that I tend to prefer my clothing probably a looser fit than most would consider as ‘fitting’ here. @smoothsailor has it right imo 😃

Nicks packer boots

My mom moved this fall and sent me my old high school lettermen’s jacket. I finally got around to having it cleaned and snapped a pic just for fun. No clue how i ever thought that this was my size Cushman/Buzz/Red Wing

Here’s my dad and myself, December 1989. He appears to be doing some work on the front door frame in a well faded pair of 501s. Good fit on these.

601 rude black had to go to work today

Here they are. Quite different to what is up on the yamane site now. The free tote bag I got with them has been well used, it’s been around the world and up and down NZ several times. Gotta go iron the brim of my hat so it’s safer to go outside.

601xx rude black. Hip flare in full effect!

Laws Railroad Museum, Full Count, Warehouse, Warehouse, Vans.

Lee archives 1962 I purchased at the Lee store in Osaka

Holy shit, that’s one of the most amazing pairs of jeans I’ve ever seen. Beautiful work and repairs @crownzip!

I joined the club. Couldn't resist...

Back to the (cheap) roots. RW 875

Of course, Red Wing would discontinue this style. Bought these at the Red Wing store in North Carolina. Had these for a few years now. Cotton based but built like tanks! My favorite socks.