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Does anyone have sizing experience with Novesta? Specifically looking at the Star lows or highs. Somewhere I read they run big, and I’d rather not deal with the expense of an international size exchange.

I gave my Samurais another wash. That crotch is nearing repair time...

Pre:

Drying:

After a day's wear:

Thanks for tuning in.

@beautiful_FrEaK !!!! Wow It’s been so long, I forgot about your fit guide. Thanks for the reminder. 

Does anyone have fit pics of the S3000vx? i'm on the fence. I realize it's a ww2 cut (right?) and i'm sorta looking for a wide fit. Search function only yields a few results, none of which are fit pics.

Thanks @Broark

What is it like ordering internationally from Hinoya? I’m in the states, anyone have tips? Or just check-out as usual. 

I apologize if this has been covered, or may be more suited to the small questions thread...

I'm fairly new to the nicer realm of shoes/boots, but have recently started wearing Alden Indys (Chromexcel). 

How resilient are they in wet weather? I'm not planning to tromp around in puddles of mud, but I'd like not to unduly stain them or dry them out. I realize there is a camp, as with jeans, that would say, "They're boots; just wear them," but I'd surely like not to mar them prematurely, as I'm still reveling in this new-boots good feeling. 

There comes a time when white sneakers get their first wine stain, and I suppose it's to be accepted, but I'd appreciate your input.  

Edit: Looking at theshoemart's guide for caring for chromexcel, I'm a little apprehensive about spraying a protectant on leather, but if that's what folks do, then so be it.

Edit 2: also i should note that i'm a little embarrassed to be asking; i kind of thrashed my Red Wings, but they look the part as well.

@beautiful_FrEaK Thank you! They were hemmed through Self Edge PDX not terribly long after I purchased them. I really wish I had gone shorter, but I think I thought they would shrink a little bit more. Alas, a double-cuff.

Moving on...

Here's my Samurai S0511XX purchased Sept of 2019, worn a lot, then a little, then a lot. Washed a few times. They were tighter before, thus the unfortunate lap fades, but are just beginning to fit well again. My very first pair of Japanese made jeans were made from the same Texas cotton (Lot 10 Samurai S0500XX), so naturally I had to revisit this fabric.

Thanks for the replies folks. Yeah the roomy thighs help for sure. Three of my bikes have Brooks Cambium saddles, and I suppose it’s just rough enough to cause some premature thinning. I spent a good few hours riding in a new pair of APCs that I purchased for crazy cheap, and there’s already a noticeable wear pattern and I can immediately tell where the trouble spots will form.  C’est la vie i guess

edit: it’s been a small battle in my head for years actually lol

Maybe this is silly, or the wrong thread, but here it goes. 
 

I bike a lot, a whole hell of a lot, and I never want to wear my jeans while doing so because I don’t want an awkward saddle fade or to blow the crotch out early. 
 

do any of you frequently ride a bike and have either of these issues? Lol thanks :-|

Felt pretty lethargic today after receiving my second vaccine dose yesterday, so I decided to drink tea and mend this back pocket. With the help of a more experienced needleworker who did the actual patch. 

@chantheman those are great - do you mind posting that crotch repair? Inside/outside?

6 hours ago, AlientoyWorkmachine said:

Ah - I've bought and sold a G2 kit twice. Both times sad to see them go. Wonderful cameras. Repairs though....oof. Less and less tenable by the day. The fuji x pros almost replicate the experience these days though if you can believe it and can get along with a crop sensor. And these g2 lenses work wonders on Sony ff sensors too. Not perfect, some minor optical flaws here and there (which may or may not matter depending on the nature of your work) but the 45mm planar adapted onto on a sony is small and very powerful kit and the AF is even quicker if you can believe it (w the techart adapter at least). 

Hi - glad to read this, I have a techart adaptor (not sure exactly which one, but it's for Sony E-mount) but sadly the autofocus mechanism doesn't seem to mesh correctly. I haven't put forth much effort in anything digital, so this has just sat on a shelf for quite some time now. I'm not sure if there's something special I need to do to make it work or not, but a cursory google didn't help me much. It's not pressing, but would be cool to have the option in the future.

I do, however, find enjoyment in my adapted Minolta Rokkor lenses on my Sony. I'm so accustomed to manual focus anyways that it doesn't bother me to use it on a digital with focus peaking.

On 3/15/2021 at 11:40 PM, rockon99 said:

Evisu 2000TH Petero18 size 35 - 18oz slubby/irregular indigo denim. The fabric is like a tapestry.

Asking $175 plus shipping but idk what i'm doing

               cm           in
Waist......84       -   33
FR.......... 28       -   11
BR.......... 37.5    -  14.75
Thigh......31.5    -   12.5
Length....80       -   31.5
Hem....... 18        - 7.1

Refer to this post and this post for more pictures (when new)

-SOLD-
Updated with post-wash pics and asking $160 plus shipping. Not sure of the actual value but I trust most of you folks 

thanks @roomtemplacroix I definitely enjoy it, and have had to repair it once. Unfortunately I do think that the next time it breaks, I’ll put it on my shelf for good. Repairs are so costly, and honestly I could do without the autofocus. That glass is like nothing else though. My other main camera is a Nikon F3, and I often choose that over the G2 if I’m only taking one camera with me. 

Quick question. 
How much room can I have in the toe box (beyond the tip of my big toe) in Alden Indys (Trubalance last).
 

I just received a pair, one half-size smaller than my Vans size, and they feel comfy width-wise, but I’m worried the shoe is breaking in the wrong place because of the extra length. I think I could stand to go down a half size, but don’t want to dupe myself. 
 

thanks

^ 2nd on this question. love that denim but my shape doesn’t fit the thighs.

Yo, this is just a sufu etiquette question i suppose.

What are ya'll doing for image posts? I used to (and sometimes do) post images from my flickr page, but sufu seems to not auto format them to the page size, and they take up a lot of space. If I add images to my post (drag and drop/choose files), would that be better? Are they then zoomable without just being huge? lol 

Apologies, been on here for years, but am only recently revisiting. 

These are too big for me. Some months of visible wear, but nothing crazy. These are just starting to get good, and I think they've been gently washed twice - most recently to gain post-wash measurements and prep for sale.

Evisu 2000TH Petero18 size 35 - 18oz slubby/irregular indigo denim. The fabric is like a tapestry.

Asking $175 plus shipping but idk what i'm doing

               cm           in
Waist......84       -   33
FR.......... 28       -   11
BR.......... 37.5    -  14.75
Thigh......31.5    -   12.5
Length....80       -   31.5
Hem....... 18        - 7.1

Refer to this post and this post for more pictures (when new)

Beautiful @chantheman. Love that weft poking through some of the worn spots

Recently dug these out of a box and they still fit me! I'm really not sure how long I wore them, but I think I got these shortly after they were released.

Unbranded 221 - 21oz slim straight.

Thanks a lot @beautiful_FrEaK

@beautiful_FrEaK i wonder if you can comment on the fit of your Veja sneakers in comparison to Vans in particular? Looking for something different than my usual white Sk8-hi.