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From my experience, the loopwheel shirts, shrink about 1~3% but then stretch out again. Loopwheel in general stretches a lot but then snaps back into place when washed. Its because of the very relaxed weave.

Looking good Gav!

 

Ed, McCoy's usually does modify the cuts a bit, but the back rise of the 003 is pretty damn tall when unwashed (17.5").

Ed-

 

Lot 003 Tagged Size 32

Waist: 34"

Front Rise: 11"

Back Rise: 15.5"

Leg Opening: 9"

 

These have been washed in hot water and machine dried. Also worn for a bit.

 

 

 

 

 

J for the jacket, is that the one you're talking about? I got a washed 003 here at the crib. I'll post some picts soon.

What size are you looking at? I can get you some measurements. Lot 003 has some sizing tweaks. Lot 003J hasn't arrived yet, so I can't give you measurements on that. Both use the same sanforized 14.3oz denim.

wtf is a 904??

Like a 66 cut, slim straight, regular rise.

Damn, thats a rare beast, a J.Crew x Alden in modified last. I always thought Alden are real tight with the modified last, not letting it out much. Thanks for the pics. What year did this collab come out? 

Look like Indy's. Truebalance Last.

SORRY, ALL SOLD OUT.

Those specs look great. Congratulations on finding a pair!

If you just stopped and read through the thread, there's no sneakers discussed here, just boots and shoes. Sneakers aren't shoes, they're sneakers. This a thread about SHOES. I thought someone should point that out to you. Please troll on.

I usually get them from the actual Cradle shop. They seem to carry a lot of the collabs that they do. You can also order them from any shop in Japan that bought them and are willing to ship to you. Finally you can check in with the Real McCoy's to see if they have any left in stock, since it was a 2014 release and it might have been sold out due to limited quantities.

A L D E N

It says エドウイン(Edwin) on the label. Even has the company's phone number.

 

Just to double check, I grabbed a 002, 003, and a 904s for comparison. For sure the 002 and 003 feel like sanfoized denim. I'm not an expert, but from my experience, the smooth texture of sanforized denim is very prominent with the 002 and 003 denim.

Ha!

I went through my emails and I now know why I was confused! This was the reply I got from Gordon but it was 2 years ago maybe things have changed:

 

"The main difference is the 004 is a more tapered leg fit than the 003 (picture attached), it also uses the same denim as the 001 style which is sanforized. The 002 and 003 use an unsanforized denim."

 

Regards,

 

Gordon 

 

Things have changed recently.

At least for now thats how the models are constructed. The Real McCoy's Jeans is a bit more refined in terms of details. The denim is sanforized, they have the characteristics of sanforized denim, but its not to say they won't shrink. Just not as much as the Joe McCoy jeans.

Great! More than likely I'll be there on Thursday. Hopefully with new product to show you.

fresco I am looking forward to meeting you. Hit me up when you know your schedule.

Joe McCoy is un-sanforized, will shrink when touching water. Real McCoy's denim is sanforized, but will shrink only slightly. Most of the jeans are sized up slightly to accommodate for shrinking, but you really got to try a pair on for your desired fit. Shrinkage is up to 7% depending on how you wash them. 

 

For the 991XH, some people might do better with sizing down 1 size, but it depends on where you are on the size range. The smaller the size, the tighter it gets. There are odd numbered sizes and this helps a lot. I actually prefer  true to size and not have to worry about shrinking, but its a bit too loose for some.

 

I haven't worn out a 17oz pair yet, lot 003, WW2 version, but I can say that its a bit smoother than the Joe McCoy denim. It still has some texture, and when washed, the texture is enhanced slightly. I would say its less noticeable as a heavy ounce jeans in comparison to a Samurai. A customer has mentioned that it shrunk very little, but I don't think he tumble dried it, just a soak.

I wanted to share some quick snaps I took of the Joe McCoy Aklak (Grizzly) jacket. It is made of veg-tanned horsehide and sheep shearling.

This one comes with a vintage USA Talon zipper. Its rare that the zipper pull is a vintage one, although most of the zipper coils are vintage, they are usually attached to the more unique jackets as well as the helmet bags. Unfortunately this was only in the shop for a day since it was a special order. Its shame I couldn't drool on it further. 

 

 

 

I agree, Lone Wolf's "dirty" buckles look really cool. A lot of vintage engineer boots were sold with chromed buckles, so for the most part they are still shiny even after 30+ years. If you compare them to a pair of Warehouse jeans, I like how all the buttons are discolored and rusty. They can give the boots so much character. And, as mentioned above, you can always change the buckles.

My 2 cents as well…

 

Brain has become a very competent cobbler in a very short time (its great to be young…sigh). His first few repairs were a lot to be desired, but he practiced, started learning the machines and got better in just a few years. He is now outstanding and I've recommended him to a lot of people especially in the US. I would describe his style as coming from a western boot lineage, with his propensity to use a higher stacked heel and flatter toe-box.

 

I'm a little more biased with Okayama-san, because he was the first cobbler I used back in 2007. Also visiting his shop, watching him work, I've learned a lot about his methods as well as boots finishing. His background is from constructing dress shoes, and that is very evident in the way he finishes his soles on the buffer. From my experience, there is no one that can match his artistry and craftsmanship in the States. I've had about 12 boots customized / re-soled by him and each one is a work of art. Its difficult to see in pictures, and Okayama-san sometimes takes some crappy pictures, but you just have to hold the boots in your hands to fully appreciate it.

 

I can say the same for BRASS. Their background is from bespoke dress shoes, and you can really tell from the lasts they use. They are elegant and artistic. The quality is impeccable as well, but the finishing is even cleaner. Their boots rival the best England has to offer, if not better. Even more amazing is that their boots are hand-welted and cheaper than a goodyear gemmed Edward Green.

 

So, in summary, after my long-winded explanation, in my opinion, Brian owns the US in terms of craftsmanship (sorry willie's and everyone else) but Japan is just a different place with a very unique philosophy in regards to craftsmanship.

Whats the fit like on these?

Does anyone know if there any RMC authorized dealers in outside of Japan sell this Alpaca vest in navy colour? It looks like a special edition.

 

 

It was made for certain retailers, so you have to contact the original store owners. RMC makes custom items for retailers if the buy is big enough. This was a 2011~2012 model. I'm waiting to see if they put it back into production.