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Not a type II exactly, but old blue makes a nice one in black warp white weft:

Grail status.  Damn my big American feet.

yowza

Since we'ere on the subject (though I think the two of you already saw), here are some Edo AI SC40501N after first soak:

I just popped the spring out of one, stretched it out a bit, and put it back in.  That increased the tension, but only slightly.  It wasn't too hard to do, so I imagine getting a stronger/longer spring in there should be doable and more effective if I can find the right one.

I've heard that issue a few times now, but I've only had my keys come unclipped once or twice, and only on car seats, so I haven't worried about it too much.  I may look into getting a supply of springs though if i can find something appropriate, so I can amp up the tension before I ship them out.

Wow I am so jealous of that persimmon jacket, really nice.

Got in my midnight p-jacket today. It's drying now, will try to get fit pics. This thing is intense.

Got in my Appaloosa today, might be better than the CPO. Fabric is mindblowing. Shirt is VERY SLIM. I sized up one and could barely cold soak it.

And zero pictures.  Shame on you sir.

Those higos are neat but you get what you pay for.  Cheap all around, but they look cool and they open boxes just fine.  Just don't expect to be able to make feather sticks with it.

Is it time to rename this thread yet?  Dr. Sole's happy fun space?

Oh, my mistake, I thought the jacket was this with the patch removed:

But that's a zip.  Looks good anyway!

That RRL jacket is nice, I don't typically like that style but they did it really well with that one.

Let's just call it a jawn.  Everyone should be happy with that, right?

Looks good! I am also guilty of this but I think we should stop saying "piece" when referring to articles of clothing, Mister Freedom or not.  They are not from a museum....

On the other hand, if you're paying this much for clothes and don't see some kind of art value to it, you're making a mistake.

Not much to show yet, I didn't wear them a lot during the summer.  I'll snap some more in a month or two.

Hah, yeah, I'm a bit vocal on my stance on this.

The back edge of the block heel sits almost a full inch back compared to a cuban heel.  This is going to effect the way your foot strikes the ground with each step, so you'll probably have noticeable heel drag compared to the cuban heel.

Plus it just seems silly to mess with a design that's been successful aesthetically and functionally for ~100yrs.  In my opinion there's no point to buying White's unless you're getting the fit and look gave the brand their fame and respect.  Block heels make a lot more sense on lower profile casual boots like Indy's and service boots.

Supershakedown,

Looking to buy or trade for denim Rider's in 32, if anyone has any leads.

That KMW belt is nice at $95, but any belt priced at $360 better be made from unicorn.  The new price isn't a crazy bargain, just sensible.

Are you suggesting that Japanese feet are a fundamentally different shape?  Smaller on average, sure, but I seriously doubt that the last shape is anything wildly different than what we're used to.

The lasso stitch belt is made by Unlucky/Don't Mourn Organize, the main difference is that the edges on that one are beveled and nicely burnished, which is a major sign of quality in my opinion.  

The lasso belt also has a stainless steel prong, as well as a much stronger buckle attachment, but those are upgrades that you're unlikely to really *need*, but they do make for a more durable product theoretically.

Showing that "no camera" policy who's boss.

The difference that the buckles and sole work make is *crazy*.  Especially the Red Wings.