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in regards to white's rebuild service, can they change a boot from a swing last to a standard last? I've got a pair that I like with the exception for the clown-shoe swing last and they're in need for a resole anyways.

I bet they can do that. It shouldn't be any harder than changing the width. I think it will cost you around $200 though.

and thanks Happy Hooligan. The single leather sole is so much more comfortable. and I think it looks better too.

newly rebuilt White's

So back in December I sent my whites back to be rebuilt on a custom 10.5C/D last. D at the toes and C through the rest. The fit is great, totally fixed the issues I was having. And all for the cost of soles. They arrivedlasts night and whites has delivered once again, further impressing me. Their customer service is unbelievable.

So when I decided to do the rebuild, I thought I might as well try them on the single leather soles. I'm a total believer in these. Much more comfy and nimble. I'll post some pics later when I get home from work.

does anyone know any long denim jackets? i want to get a denim jacket but hate how short they are

http://coolmaterial.com/style/filson-levis-denim-cruiser-jacket/

if you can find one of those. its the levis x filson denim cruiser.

Haha. Yeah it is.

I learned some things...

Wtf is that suppOsed to mean?

Thanks Ranon. I'm really glad I went with them too. It's amazing how much better they feel then the 33w. Just one size up makes quite a difference.

new 55s. I love the fit. and I love San Francisco. my band played there a couple years ago and it was amazing. we got 3 days off in the city. best 3 days of the whole tour.

I'm on the right. wearin 1937s.

thanks for shedding some light on it paul.

What tag size did you go for in the end and how much have they shrunk? The ones I had shrunk too much in the waist and i couldn't do them up post soak which was disapointing

They basically shrunk to tagged size. So they went from 36-34. They are tagged 34x36

very hefty. they felt pretty heavy before the soak but you could feel the fabric tighten up about a minute or so after they were in the water. wish they would hurry up and dry.

drying now

not even dry yet and the cheapo buttons are already rusting.

I'm pretty sure they will send you a pair to try on. it might be a smoke jumper, but they can determine your size from how that fits you. just call white's if you're concerned.

^now that, is cool. nice chain grease stain. Mine have the same thing. haha.

we're gonna need to know what size they are. really cool boots though.

Hey! Might be a long shot.

Got: Pair of unworn SDs, calfskin burgundy, cuban heel, vibram halfsole, antique eyes and hooks. brown single leather sole and side.

Want: Pair of unworn or quite unworn SDs, standard dress brown leather, cuban heel, leather sole brown, antique eyes and hooks.

For a possible switch pm, please.

I had my feet measured and fitted at White's and by foot tracing and they came up with the same size.

So my new 1955s are in. Overall I think they're pretty awesome. I love the fabric, the fit/silhouette is realy cool and classic, the construction looks to be dead on, and the pockets look really nice.

however, the buttons look horrible. the cheapest looking I've seen. definitely not what you'd come to expect on a 250 dollar pair of jeans. the rivets look nice and this time are copper backed rather than silver.

although the fly buttons look cheapo, the backs look pretty cool. more like what i've seen on originals, kinda domed looking.

my other gripe is an old one. I wish they used nicer thread. The thread roy slaper uses is really nice and doesn't look shiny and plastic. the thread used on these is a little hairy, but still quite shiny. Something I still notice on my 1937s.

edit : replaced horrible iphone photo. and here are some measurements

Waist - 36

upper thigh - 12.5

knee - 9.75

front rise - 12.75

back rise - 16

hem - 8.5

inseam - 35.25

Did they finally get there? Pics dude. Scratch and sniff preferably.

Just in time. Let's see em!

came in today!

black chromexcel, natural sole, half commando, block heel (lowered 1/4), antique hardware.

dislike the laces that came with them, any suggestions?

call the alden store on madison ave in NYC and ask for their flat waxed laces. those should work well.

Finally got a chance to hot soak the 1966 501s I picked up from Roden Gray's sale. They were a couple inches big in the waist raw, but they're pretty much perfect now!

nice fit on those daniel. how do you like em?

I didn't really wear it that much cause the corners of the belt kinda dig into my gut when I'm not wearing my shirt tucked in. but I think it looks great anyways.

1915 501xx 2 year final update.

for those of you who didn't follow the LVC contest thread. here are my 1915 501xx.

awesome interview paul. and does that teasing photo mean you bought one of those jackets?

levis japan real vintage s506 from roy6 hard at work at the video/music store.

Those should be fine at the waist, but you're going to lose a lot in the inseam. I hope it works out for you.