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I've had these brown chukkas for three years. From some brand called Wholesome London that I think existed for about five minutes, but the shoes are ridiculously comfortable and good-lookin'. The wedge sole was wearing down and peeling off, so I took them to Willie's Shoe Service in LA. Raúl informed me that though the shoes looked to be welted, it was actually just for show -- the welting stitching was just a decoration around an upper that was glued to the sole. I was miffed. He assured me he could rectify this in the re-sole. I just got the shoes back and they are fucking incredible. Vibram Gloxy Cut soles with new leather midsole, fully religned with hidden eyelets. Fuck yes.

New

Before

After

Before

After

Another after shot, from Raúl

And, the best part -- now I won't get confused anymore!

Cross-post from the denim repair thread.

Tried my hand at some sashiko stitching on my Roy RN-1's

 

 

Tried my hand at some sashiko stitching on my Roy RN-1's

That's a serious bulge fade, dkatz. 

I've seen more serious

Roy RN1. Some darned repairs by Self Edge, some darned and hand-stitched repairs by Holy Stitch. Already time to go in for the next round of repairs.

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Heading to Seoul for work for 9 days. Will have about 3 days to entertain myself, plus potentially a couple evenings. Generally I like to find a couple neighborhood to just wander around in, stopping for coffee, booze or snacks wherever jumps out at me. The more weird, eccentric or inexplicable, the better.  Not into "fancy" shit -- I'm much more into what's actually good without the bullshit. Any top-of-mind recommendations?

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Vans Vault Derby LX Taka Hayashi shoes added

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Apolis x Katin vintage style swim trunk sz 28 BNWT

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I dig 'em, but I never wear 'em, so I'd rather they stop gathering dust and go to someone with the swagger to rock them.

Part of the Marc Jacobs collaboration with Wrangler. Retailed for $300. Only worn once, as far as I remember - put them away with the cuffs still rolled up, hence the cuff-creases. I'm sure they'll fall out quickly.

$80 shipped in the US, $85 shipped to Canada, PM for shipping elsewhere

Blue in Green style measurements:
Waist: 15.75" across
Front rise: 10.25"
Upper Thigh: 11.5" across
Knee: 8.25" across
Leg opening: 8" across
Inseam: 34.5"

Apolis x Katin Striped Chambray Swim Trunk sz 30 BNWT

Vans Vault Derby LX Taka Hayashi Brown Suede Shoes Sz 8.5

Barely worn Vans Vault Derby LX Taka Hayashi Brown Suede Shoes Sz 8.5. Show almost zero signs of wear. They're a half-size too small for me and I'm gutted. Local pickup in San Francisco available. $75 + shipping ($5 to US, $10 to Canada, PM for elsewhere).

Fall is coming

Ungh work trousers...

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Those are black? goddamn!

Here's to hoping a pair of Black Maria Chelseas wind up in the seconds pile...

Repairs done by SE.  I'll get some more pictures in the near future.

^ so let's see some pics of Christian's!

Somebody scribbled all over the knee of my RN1s with a sewing machine