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shameless plug - figured there might be someone here interested 

TCB 60s size 32. 

Also they use the same lasts as whites except for the fire boots. 55 last and 4811 are both available from nicks 

Send them a tracing 

I love the cone fabrics. All I have left from my LVC purge is a pair of 1955s that are too big for me that my dad is wearing now. I swore off LVC after A pair of 44s.  they keep trying to pull me back in with their cone denim but those prices are just so crazy. Also been outta the game too long to know what’s going on with the sizing - otherwise I’d be interested in another pair of 55s or 66.

I’m gonna hold out hope for a miracle for those looms and operators. It does seem like this could be an opportunity to maintain a boutique line of fabrics. Maybe the cost to do so even at a smaller scale is just impossible. 

Very sad. I can only hope they move the shuttle looms into a smaller facility. Seems like it's the end though. 

On 10/8/2017 at 3:20 PM, Collin said:

I wear a size 30 in the 50s and it's the perfect sizing. I went for 30 with the 50s slim but it's  too big in the waist. I tried the 29 and it was perfect but the thighs were too slim for my liking (lot of biking)... I don't mind wearing a belt

So go with the same size as the regular 50s or -1 if you have normal to slim thighs.

 

I kinda think TCB missed the mark on the slim 50s. They shoulda just done the same top block as the 50s but used 60s leg measurements. If i had a pair of 50s with the thigh measurements of my 60s I think they'd be perfect. 

I have a 32 in 50s. My waist measures 32. Its a good fit, a little loose after a few weeks of wearing. I could go down a size for a snugger fit. the fabric is very stretchy. I also have a 32 Sugar Cane 1947 - they have a tighter waistband. 

On 9/29/2017 at 2:04 AM, BrownMetallic said:

Got Wesco kilties & leather insoles installed ... Now they look a lot more similar to the Viberg 146 "Ironworker".

whats the story on these? where'd you get the leather insoles? I've been thinking of ordering some from bakers for a couple pairs.

figured I'd go ahead and put these here as well.

White's Nomad Black CXL; composition half sole; 1 heel lift higher; okuyama buckles; 10.5B - one width narrower than my farmer ranchers. fit seems perfect. 

let the cuffs down one roll and you'll look taller.

7 hours ago, fix_me said:

I was thinking that these 60's sit right on my hips, where the 50's would come up a bit higher. I figure I narrow out just a bit there and it could work if I went down to a 33. May be safer doing 34 in those also.

The way those fit you I'd get a size down on the 50s. The fabric is very stretchy and you will want it to be tighter with the higher rise and wider thigh. 

6 hours ago, bartlebyyphonics said:

& i asked you erk as some of your db lvc 55 posts are indeed pretty damn og!

 

Thanks! I still have those jeans. The last of my lvc. Saving them in case I ever pack on the pounds. 

I really dont know who is in the right with the taper. Lvc seems to change stuff too.  Also forgot that both pairs are nominal 34 but I think the lvc were 2" oversized. 

Edit: I guess what's right is that I like the tcb cut better. 

9 hours ago, bartlebyyphonics said:

with that in mind, what are your thoughts re: tcb vs lvc interpretation of the 1950s era jeans? sorry if you have already remarked on this...

I feel like the 50s TCB and the LVC 1955 are very similar. the pairs i have a size 34 TCB and 34 LVC 55 - the 55s are bigger in the hip area and the leg opening is more narrow than the tcb. I think the TCB 50s look like 50s 501s and I think the silhouette looks right. That being said I've never worn 50s levis and have never seen any in person. I'd like to hear what @PaulT thinks about the LVC vs TCB 50s cuts

I've worn the 60s a lot this past week. they're cool. my favorite is still the 50s though. 

thanks smarticus. 

Haha woah. @oomslokop has me right here. We all know various companies including tcb (especially LVC) like to monkey with things to fit a particular narrative, agenda, body type etc. a rise this low just doesn't really strike me as 501 esque. Perhaps I'm wrong. 

is this change in rise something that is overstated in reproductions? These babies are sportin' a 10" rise.

got the 60s today. they're indeed snug. the biggest difference is the rise. gonna take some getting used to. really cool pants though, it'll be nice to try something different.

cool. thanks for the reply. I figured it made sense to get the same size. 

just impulse bought some preowned 60's. everyone usually wear the same size as their 50s?

I think shipping was around 30$ last time I did it. 

i have a 32 SC 1947 and a 32 TCB 50 - the waist band on the 1947 is super tight. If you wear a 33 in the sugar canes I'd say you can definately do a 32 in the 50s. 

White's uses a brannock device to measure in their store. although they use it with you sitting down and the device propped up on an incline. They prop it up on something like this. then they take circumference measurements at the ball instep and ankle - then as high up as the boots. 

I would do as kyle says and send in the tracings done by your wife via mail. 

nice. they look great and look like they fit great too.