Aries

On 09/12/2018 at 12:24 AM, MasonAlexander said:

Is it just me, or is it nearly impossible to find a boot that you entirely like?

The vintage boot that Ive always worn has lived a hard life and is in desperate need of retirement.

The only boot that Ive seen in any of my recent memories or hunting that strongly appeals to me is one by Sanders Japan, but I think it was only available at ClutchCafe and is sold out of my size.

Any suggestions? 

@MasonAlexander have you looked at alden jumper boots in black shell? https://aldenmadison.com/collection/jumper-bootblack-shell-cordovand7843hc/

Forgot to post these up. Got the RMC A1 deerskin last week:

My Bucos were snapped whilst in Godspeed yesterday, teacore beginning to show:

So good. Wish my own pair fit me, but had to sell them on, too wide for my goddamned narrowed feet...!

12 hours ago, i_denim said:

Superdenim has RMC and they ship worldwide but not sure if they carry everything RMC.

Superdenim also run realmccoyslondon.com , which stocks a hell of a lot of RMC.

37 minutes ago, Foxy2 said:

W33 - should be fine with W31...

Bloody hell. How’d you size in lot 004 or joe McCoy 991s if you have them (I ask but, it’s you, of course you have them)?

6 minutes ago, louisbosco said:

well i mean if you're going to order online, it's not going to matter that much innit? 

well, in melbourne, picklings and parry and godspeed does some good stuff. great guys as well, Chris and Marty respectively!

Seconding this.

How did you size @Foxy2?

2 hours ago, kbuzz said:

Aries, forgot to ask. What was your soak dry routine ?   

45 minute hot soak, low spin machine inside-out, hang dry.

On 04/07/2018 at 7:33 AM, MJF9 said:

^ nice colour... are tux pics on the way @Aries??

Welp, managed to snag some 64 BB Okinawas, tux is complete!

Little man decided to make a prison break whilst the photo was being taken, so had to be scooped up before he reached the main road. He is not happy about the defeat.

Managed to snag a pair of BB Okinawas, the tuxedo is complete.

Little man decided to make a prison break whilst the photo was being taken, so had to be scooped up before he reached the main road. He is not happy about the defeat.

Awesome.

Where'd you locate the soles @Brenjay? Or were they provided by the cobbler?

I'm soon to need my Real McCoys boondockers to be resoled, anyone have recommendations on where to find that great cork/rubber sole they use? God knows local Melbourne cobblers won't have it.

7 hours ago, kbuzz said:

Aries. Hard to tell from your pic..is the waist closer to 18” ?  Is there any stretch left in the waist?   Thanks

Hey mate, yep I would say 18"/36" waist. Not sure about how much stretch is left. I've worn them about 10 times, but not sure about the stretch quality of the denim.

3 hours ago, dudewuttheheck said:

If that 20% discount can go toward Clinch, then yes it might work out given European import charges. I was unaware of the import charge. That is good to know.

Yep I’ve used the discount on Clinch myself and also bought from Clinch direct; works out a bit cheaper overall from P&L.

4 hours ago, dudewuttheheck said:

Contact Clinch directly. MUCH cheaper than Pancho and Lefty.

This is true but two caveats: Pancho and Lefty offer a 20% discount if you sign up to their newsletter, and shipping from them will be less expensive than from Japan if you’re in Europe.

Contacting pancho and lefty is your best bet I think https://panchoandlefty.se/product-category/brand/clinch/

Thanks @kbuzz; they're John Lofgren engineer boots in natural cxl.

Also - received the Wesco Axebreakers via Standard & Strange. Great service from @mrsmiff and co.

Soaking the laces in oil (whichever leather oil you have to hand) helps longevity, in my experience.

Haha not quite @MJF9! The Okinawa denim doesn’t match very well, I’ll be using them in separate outfits!

A few have asked for comparisons between this shade of denim and others.

Quick comparison of colour between new lot 64 organic cotton and another pair of denim (WH Dungaree R1901, up for sale if anyone's interested):

Just finished the soak dry cycle of my new lot 64 organic cotton. Great jeans, unique colour.

In direct sunlight:

RMC

Indigofera

MF lot 64

Wesco Axebreakers