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No, I have a couple of hiking trousers in lighter and quicker drying material that I plan to wear.

I'm very ambivalent towards modern sports and outdoor gear. So much of it is plain ugly, the production of high-tech materials is often bad for the environment, and companies promote replacing stuff every time something new and supposedly improved appears.

I try to keep it simple with clothes in wool and cotton, shoes mostly made of leather. Jeans would probably work in good weather but are uncomfortable to wear (and very heavy) when wet. Plus they take ages to dry. 

I'm bringing jeans for looking smart when going to the pub or out to eat after the day's walk though! 

(The tour is probably fully booked and with alternates on a wait list, but just wanted to say that if there's room for just one more person before it's all over, I'd like to sign up!) 

Oooh, I'm very tempted to get the slim 50s! Most my jeans are quite high rise, which I prefer, but I measured the Warehouse 900s just now and they match the rise of the TCBs in my size (24,5cm), with a marginally smaller waist. I like them a lot as an alternative to and a different fit from all those similar top-blocks. That new TCB patch is my all-time favorite too! 

But alas, I will hold off for a while. I haven't really decided about the 20s contest yet, and I've promised myself to sell some of the stuff I don't use before adding new purchases to the mix. 

I know what you mean, @Broark. I find that white (or natural) denim often looks too preppy, depending on what's worn with it of course. But I really dig it when done right, like Paul Weller in the eighties. Simple and cool. 

I guess I just have to do it right then 

Just copped a pair of offwhite Boncouras at the Drake's outlet in London for - drum roll - £32! 

They had two pairs left, both size 32, and  I really hope they don't shrink, because it's the smallest size 32 I've ever tried on. A perfect 30, I'd say. 

Probably old stock, the patch appears to be different from the ones currently offered at Drake's and Alpha Shadows. 

My co-worker bought the other pair later, and I forced him to tell the shop assistant that we're not a couple buying matching jeans, haha. 

Edit: must be one-washed with this level of leg twist and roping going on. Phew, relieved. 

You guys! 

But hmmmm. What I took away from measurements is that this jacket is noticeably shorter than the 50s version? Say it is so! And forgive me if you've answered this before, @volvo, but did you get the same size?  

It was indeed sunny and hot, but in this case I was more concerned about all the walking and standing on concrete, which can get painful even in new cushioned sneakers.

After wearing the Wescos for half a day now and marvelling about the comfort, I think I would've been ok, but just didn't want to risk blisters or sore feet. 

HAHA! 

Just a little teaser pic. I haven't replaced the top button yet, getting one today is the plan, but the cat's already into the Resolutes. 

He looks a little disturbed, but he's just eyeing a bird on the roof nextdoor. 

That looks very good, Iron Horse! Great tailoring.

@Lendo's old Resolutes are in da house and they fit (great)! Not sure what I expected, but they are very soft and feel kind of stretchy, and have nice tint to them that is different from my other denim. Pics to come.

Great fit, Iron Horse!

Not to go all Ed on you, but it would be interesting to see the backside where the tailoring has taken place too, see if it's noticeable. 

On 28.2.2017 at 1:01 AM, alvin_cheong said:

I'm 30 in warehouse...Inoue suggested I go with a 33 for the 20's.

Not to derail with sizing issues half a year in advance, and maybe the contest version is sized differently than the size 32 prototype used in the tour, but I'm a 29-30 in Warehouse and they were a couple of sizes too big on me. I tightened the cinch as much as possible to go without a belt, but the whole upper block was very loose. I guess the extra room works well with suspenders though.

I haven't decided yet but if I participate I plan to go with a size 30 (unless I get updated info suggesting otherwise). 

3 hours ago, Aviv said:

 

I think in the end I'm going to sell my 1976s.

 

Oh no, that length was perfect on you! And what chicote says is true, shorter inseams really work well for summer. Your decision though, good luck either way! 

On 21.2.2017 at 1:51 AM, aho said:

Also, did anyone catch those Wesco engineers from Standard and Strange? Holy hell how did I miss out on those...

I did! But S&S are holding them in until I go to the US in a few weeks, so I won't be able to share any impressions or pictures until after that. Anticipation is real. 

Edit: But maybe you're referring to the Van Cleef engineers? I bought the 7400s. 

How I wish I was smaller sometimes. Congrats, @JDelage, it's a great looking jacket!

1 hour ago, JDelage said:

partly because I love cats, I have to admit

No shame in admitting that!

I really like that cut, just hope the rise is higher than it looks in the photos. But he's a skinny and probably short guy, so who knows.  

≈11" on a size 30 is what I like best. 

On 17.2.2017 at 6:37 PM, Aviv said:

So about the fit: is this too short? Or can I pull it off late 60s style

Fit is golden, and length too! I'm quite fond of that cropped style myself. 

2 hours ago, volvo240thebest said:

I don't know exactly when these will be launched but I can ask.

Please do, Volvo! 

I bought a pair of once-soaked, never worn 1955 501s for really cheap on eBay a little while back and they arrived last week. I was actually looking for a 701 to get that fitted top-block, loose leg cut, but figured that these are close enough, especially for 1/4 of the price. Anyway, must say I'm positively suprised by the denim and how much they bleed, and also that wear is so visible after just four days. Dig the fit too, so: Success! 

My first pair of black denim in a while, Black Maria 18oz in the Charles Atlas fit. Bought in late October last year and worn pretty frequently since. 

I'm not a lifter but found that this fit and the waist-to-thigh ratio works well for women too. 30" waist, 12" thigh, 8" knee and 7" leg opening. I had them hemmed to a 30" inseam, I think, which is now 29" and stops at the upper ankle, the look I prefer on a cut like this. 

I kind of like the heavy denim on these, especially in winter, but they tend to crease easily in the washer (two times so far) and the inner thigh seam will probably need a little repair soon because of added friction

Colour is most true in the last pic.