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  1. 7 hours ago, MJF9 said:

    What are the boots on the right hand side?

    Phigvel horsehide lace ups. I think they were made 10+ years ago. They were also made in black tea core horsehide. Only a three size run, I got lucky I guess.

  2. On 8/11/2018 at 11:53 PM, Rob060 said:

    My work boots are getting close to three years old. Really need to saddle soap and scrub them. Dangerously close to needing a re-heel and sole.

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    On 8/15/2018 at 4:03 PM, Rob060 said:

     

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    Nice. What did you apply to yours after cleaning? In the beginning I treated mine with Obenauf's LP and it gave them that darker, duller appearance. I wasn't a big fan of how it flattened out the patina and eventually moved to a neutral cream with mink oil.

    Thanks for crediting me with your inspiration; back when I ordered mine I couldn't find many pictures of the distressed smooth leather and took a bit of a punt. Truth be told, I was a bit regretful when natural chromexcel became an option shortly after I ordered.

    Like yours, mine are in need of a resole/heel. What sole are you going to go with? I'll probably go with a 430 mini lug this time around.

  3. Bought these 1001's back in 2008 or so (actually bought these one size up but fortuitously the SuFu legend beatle was looking to trade her 31 for my 32). I've mostly been wearing more vintage fits and denim lately but since I'm not sure when I'll be slim enough to wear these again, I decided to bust them out.

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    Post-soak

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    I pretty much handwashed them in warm water without detergent, which helped to get most of the starch out. They are surprisingly pliable now compared to raw. I'm hoping that washing them like this will yield less contrast and subtler fades.The low rise will take some adjusting to but I'm pretty happy with how they fit, especially the final inseam length.

  4. On 3/18/2017 at 0:39 AM, mikecch said:

    Good write-up about White's and awesome pairs of boots in a less common leather. I agree that when configured as a serious workboot (e.g. Smoke Jumpers, Packers, etc.) they can be cumbersome for streetwear; however, the plethora of options White's offers makes it easy to design something more streetwear friendly, certainly on par with other bootmakers dominating the scene.

    I've had my Bounty Hunters for 6 years and they have faithfully served as work boots, hiking boots, and casual boots for streetwear. While not the optimal footwear for any of those applications, these boots have been very capable and reliable. I've worked long shifts, hiked mountain ranges, and stumbled home after a long night out in these boots, and I don't think any other pair of my shoes would have survived, let alone perform so well in all of those situations. They could use a rebuild but I'm ambivalent about shipping them back to White's; I know when I finally getting around to it, it will be worthwhile since these are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn.

  5. What are your thoughts on speedhooks vs. all eyelets for the ever common 6-8" boots (e.g. Vibergs, Trumans, Aldens, Whites, etc.)?

    It seems the all eyelets configuration is taking over. I get the aesthetic appeal of eyelets, and they're more practical if worn with dress pants (which can snag on speedhooks).

    However, for regular wear with jeans, speedhooks make life so much easier. With eyelets, I constantly have to loosen my laces to the point where they unthread from the top eyelets, to get enough slack to put them on/take them off. I'm always the jackass who takes twice as long getting in/out of the door, and then my hipster friends start talking shit to me in their Blundstones.

  6. On 1/21/2017 at 6:56 PM, nycsurfer530 said:

    ordered a new pair of Alden boots. Plain toe, Barrie last, brown calfskin with crepe sole. My favorite detail might be the brass loops.image.jpeg

     

    That second speedhook is terribly out of alignment. I've experienced problems with eyelets or speedhooks on three different pairs of Aldens, whether a burr that scuffed the tongue of the boot or an eyelet that completely fell out. QC issues like this are just one of the reasons why I no longer buy Alden.

  7. 13 hours ago, setterman said:

    Hope WH isn't going the way of FC at BiG.    

     

     

    12 hours ago, aho said:

    Guess they'd necessarily have to shift now that the raw denim world has plateaued. Not that the denim is going anywhere for BiG, but they likely have to diversify and get rid of everything that hasn't sold.

    Well shit, this is all news to me. I was a bit surprised by their 25% off sale last month, was eyeing a pair of FC or Kapital TH but it was a tough year so I decided against a splurge; now they're both no longer stocked. Pity that the classic cuts aren't as popular as the more modern cuts.

  8. x-post from Fullcount

     

    Here are some pictures of my standard 1108.

     

    Bought them slightly worn, around 3 years ago.

     

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    Easily the most comfortable denim I have worn. In comparison, the 15.5oz denim used on the BiG contest run has a coarse hand and is much less pliable. Both excellent denim and hold onto the indigo stubbornly, which gives the subtle fades seen on the 1108. Love how these decay, the arcs, the patch, the stitching at the pockets. A fine example of why all good things should fall apart.

     
  9. Very interesting to see the shift over the years. I imagine 5+ years ago we'd all be saying Flathead 3001, Samurai 710, Skull 5010 6x6, Eternal 811, maybe even Dior 19cm (maybe 8+ years ago?!)...

     

    This is true. The first few pairs I owned were TFH 1001, Eternal 811, SExSC06; however, the only one of these I have worn appreciably is the SExSC06.

     

    I've since learned that I can wear 30's to 50's 501 cuts for work or dress. Aesthetically, they also agree more with the rest of my wardrobe.

     

    Slim straight and tapered fits lack versatility for me in that they're more fashion than function. If I still worked a desk job, as I did 5+ years ago, I'd definitely be more biased toward fashion with the modernized and ironic workwear look (e.g. slim fit flannel, slim tapered denim, Viberg, etc.). It's nice to have a slim pair going to mix things up but I don't feel the need to experiment with different cuts for the sake of diversity.

  10. Stevenson 747

    Fullcount 0105 (standard)

    Iron Heart 9301 (superblack for life)

    Real McCoy Lot 002

    Kapital TH Zipang

     

    The jeans I would buy again would probably be Warehouse 700 (I would have included Warehouse on the list if I didn't already have a bounty of them!); technically the Iron Hearts I already own, except they were stolen and I have not been able to replace them.

  11. So I purchased a pair of Ooe's on eBay a couple of weeks ago on impulse and (long story) won't have them in my hands for another month.

     

    I just checked the eBay listing for the details on them and the seller has removed the listing. If by chance the previous owner of the jeans is on here, what exactly did I buy?

     

    I think they were OA02's but would love to know more details about them.

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