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STILL want some oni blues. one day...

http://forum.purseblog.com/the-wardrobe/jeans-collection-pics-242956.html

stillsmash

These are my petit standards after one year and four months, can't remember how many times I washed them:

Size 25 (I'm about 5'2"). I stupidly got them taken up before washing or soaking them, so they're ankle length, but I kind of like the way that looks.

Nabila did they actually shrink much? I don't remember my 33" long APCs shrinking more than 1/2 inch

In general it is hard to justify via cost alone. If you do it, you are pretty good at lying to yourself. Not only is it expensive to buy nicer clothing, you also waste a lot of time doing it. Only the ultra-rich are able to buy top quality without wasting a lot of time - they go to Wilkes Bashford, Paul Stuart, or Self Edge and pick what they want, pay full retail, and don't think about it again.

There is no way a pair of iron hearts lasts longer than 6 pairs of $50 jeans. But, I bought iron hearts without hesitation, I certainly like them.

What I find impressive is people that kind of sense good quality/value without putting too much effort into it. Like those old grandpas wearing redline Levis. Or working guys who just happen to own RM Williams.

they shrink about 1/2 inch.

it is nice but im surprised there isn't more fading for how long you've had them ... they look amazing don't get me wrong, just doesn't look like 2 years of wear..

I wore them almost everyday for 2 years, then in 2007 I got a pair of 634S and 101B, after that I only wore the APC occasionally. These days I barely wear them. So in reality they have about 3 years of wear on them, and I am definitely not hard on my jeans, I don't go spelunking, beach-bathing, 100-mile bike riding like other Sufus

There's two main culprits behind blowouts, which are the tightness of the jean and the shallowness of the crotch. APC's cuts don't seem to have a problem with the latter, and I doubt you could wear the English fit tight enough for the former.

Construction is a third devious little bastard but I don't think that's relevant to APC.

Yeah, basically. Though they are pretty tight when crispy new, English are not that tight overall. Also after the first rinse all the starch runs off and they get mad light, almost loose.

this is a re-compilation, I changed some of the image urls so the original thread post broke.

APC English, purchased Sep 2005

worn for 2 years, pre-wash

after the first wash

add another 8 months or so, another wash

Add another year or so, with flash

About a year ago I saw a dude in Menlo Park Safeway (practically the world headquarters of Safeways) wearing full Flat Head getup (3001, gay cowboy shirt, leather keystrap). Great ass on that one

Kiya have you shipped them out yet? I wish to add some money to convert to EMS or buy insurance on them...

I'm sure they are insured. relax.

guys, post some fit pics. I'm so buy-curious right now

eternals looking good

I've been eyeballing double monkstraps for about a year now... waiting for the right moment. These are on sale at 50% off at Brooks Brothers. They are from the Peal & Co collection, made in England.

They feel great on, no binding or pinching. The last and fit remind me very much of Paul Smith's wingtips.... I wonder if there is a manufacturing connection there.

I'm still debating on how to treat these. I'm contemplating burnishing thee toes with black or navy blue polish, or may keep them more traditionally polished, and just use Kiwi Brown on them,

Great choice, they will be made either by Alfred Sargent or Crockett Jones, if you showed the ankle writing I could tell you for certain, I would guess Sargent. It doesn't really matter, both makes are similar high quality. Burnishing would work well, you could also do a dark brown on the toe. Are you getting more traditional dress shoes lately?

Bryan also has the black 502 Cap boot available.

It's made with basically leather tanned in the same manner as the 405 boot so its more hard wearing than the 86 dress boot.

I stumbled across it and was sure some of you would like it.

http://www.aldenshoe.com/cat_ortho_spe_502.htm

Insane description for this boot:

Medical: A straight last with square toe shape and extra volume. Designed for use in.Uses treatment with corrective measures as well as after treatment for correction maintenance. Originally created as a children's corrective brace boot, removes restrictions in cases of pigeon toes, overlapping toes, and numerous other minor foot conditions. Also used frequently for applications that require a strong, stable brace foundation in adults.

I'm gonna honestly say,

Them things have always creeped me out.

Do they serve any actual purpose?

it's a tongue protector, it saves the real tongue from getting pulled and tugged and worn out before the rest of the shoe is through. The reason it is cut up at the toe end is to make it gentler on the toe than a straight cut edge, which would kind of be abrasive.

maybe this is hard to visualize but that's what it's for.

they are almost black-looking sometimes.

it's a panasonic LX3. i think my true waist is about 32.

that's the only camera I've wanted in 4 years.

What's the deal with Blue In Green and Onis? Are they ever restocking?

I don't remember all the specific makers but look on ebay for "hirsch watch", the sellers who sell Hirsch straps will have many other top level aftermarket brands. Most are well under $100

There's nothing wrong with swapping out the bracelet, especially if you pony up for an authentic high-end Seiko bracelet. Think of it as keeping the OG strap minty for resale value.

fit pics

I know they're dark

those are top notch. do you wash lots or not?

nice CJs. 123

sick stuff last pages

Most Alden lasts look exactly the same to me. You guys can really tell the difference just on sight?

The only distinct lasts that I can tell by looking are Aberdeen (looks like a elongated potato), and Plaza (slight chisel).

I understand if there are fitment issues but I don't get all the last debate. They are all moderate, rounded, traditional, and look almost exactly the same...

I will echo some of the other comments, if you guys don't have at least a somewhat clear idea of what you want, something which is not otherwise available, then this project is almost pointless. The Styleforum boot came about because someone wanted a plain toe boot with a medallion - this was not something you could get. I have no desire to get a meaningless, more expensive Alden shoe where the main difference is blind lace holes and a printed logo.

Every permutation that I would want is pretty much available, including this:

http://riderboot.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/21-aug-08-017.jpg?w=509&h=580

dude gots 6 posts and 6 bars?? is that a record (for non-vagine that is)