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A Tale of Two Sizes Levis 501 Shrink to fit with Indigo X pink denim. Size 32 x 30 on left Size 34 x 30 on right The differences look pretty subtle at first but they are pretty drastic on closer inspection. The smaller pair is closer to my true size and shrank to a pretty snug nearly perfect slimmer straight leg. A pretty noticeable difference in the rise, hips, thighs and leg shape. The hem is still fairly roomy allowing all my boots plenty of space. Oddly enough the two pairs are nearly identical below the knees. In contrast the bigger pair is still fairly fitted in the top block due to the higher rise but is much looser in the thigh and all the way down with a slightly roomier leg opening. The knees bags are pretty stretched out too. Closer to a classic mid century fit. Relaxed and straight but not baggy. Both pairs have been worn pretty regularly in my rotation for about a year but neither have accumulated the six months of use to qualify for a full wash yet. The slimmer pair has been worn about 25% less often but were started a few months earlier. I'm preferring the wear pattern and developing fade on the looser pair and that seems to be a result of the fabric having more room to move and fold while worn. It's also because I prefer the looser fit these days, and therfore they are just getting more wear. I took these shots to compare the silhouettes more closely and also to compare the way the denim is fading.

Did something a little different today. Took the same fit pic with two different size 501s for a direct comparison. Size 32x30 on left Size 34 x 30 on right More pics in the denim thread Levis 501 STF Indigo x Pink Vtg denim engineer cap Orphaned vest Lichtenstein reprint tee ( og is THRASHED) Antique Cowboy Boots I love them both but for the record I prefer the looser pair these days. Makes for more balanced proportions as seen below.

Barker Black Archdale wingtip in antique chestnut calf. I've wanted these for about a decade but they were ridiculously priced. This used pair was a Christmas gift from my son and his husband. Love the crowned skull and crossbones motif on the toe, outsole, and insole. The design on the sole was made by hand with dozens of tiny brass nails. Amazing craftsmanship.

Cold as hell yesterday. So many layers that I looked like a box. Barlesoni Homburg Witchy scarf Vintage Pendleton Leather gloves (in pocket) Unif Fuzzy Cardigan Orphaned vest Vtg Gimme Jimmy pin Cure Lovesong tee Painted leather belt Bronson 1936 LEE repro 1960s Frye Western boots

Happy New Year! All vintage except Levis Tee Bronson Mfg 1936 Cowboy Lee 101B repro Lucchese Bias cut Alligator

Just picked these up. Pretty fantastic jeans and remarkably accurate for an unofficial Lee-pro. High waist, slightly fitted top block, full legs, very slightly tapered to around a 9.5 in hem on size 34. Hairy and inky but not super starchy or stiff 14.5 oz RH twill. Quality seems on par As you can see pretty close to stich for stich to the Lee Archives version of the 1936 Cowboy 101b. It was impossible to resist these pockets. So good. Fugazi Union tag in back pocket. Clever lot number. 36101 B

Rainy day after a very trying Holiday Denim engineer cap Thrifted BSA jacket 1960s Mohair Cardigan needing moth repair. Suede vest $5 Snoopy tee Vtg painted belt Bronson Mfg 1936 Cowboy denim (Lee repro) Western work boots Denim is a hairy but not too starchy 14.5 oz. Haven't quite figured out the buckle back yet... Moth had lunch. Non Levis Arcuates and loose buckle back... Full legs...

Antique Cowboy Boots.

Amazing luck at the Antique Mall while Holiday shopping. 1988-1992 Made in El Paso Lucchese Bias Cut Alligator (and goat?) Cowboy boots. Found in a pile of old saddles and cowboy crap. Some deep creases but no cracks. Brand new soles. Cleaned up nicely with a coat of Venetian and Saphir.

Simple fit today. Watch cap Thrifted Sweatshirt Mister Freedom Outlaw Cone deadstock Vintage Lucchese Bias Alligator

Very very cold overnight 10f (-12c) Ol denim cap Vtg wool scarf Heavy wool Captain's coat Unif Fuzzy Cardigan Vtg Porcupine Mtns tee Vtg tea core belt with brass snake Vtg early Von Dutch dirty denim (pre Audigier glam) Laredo Cowboy boots Vtg tooled leather bag

That heel my gods. Awesome boots.

Faux Pompadour Thrift Sweater "Heaven knows I'm Miserable Now" tee 1940s bandana bolo Fancy buckle belt Turquoise blanket pin H&M High and loose denim 1960s Frye

Cleaned up my trusty Rag & Bone Indy clones. Did a little digging and found that Grenson had a factory in Brooklyn around the time these were made and along with a few other clues it seems my long running mystery of who made these amazing boots is finally solved.