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dissident

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  1. ^^^ not thick at all considering its for s/s. Windbreaker/nylon material on the outside and a thin cotton layer on the inside. I suppose you can rock a flannel under or a hoodie during the winter.

    damn. makes me really want that shit now... imma wait at least til im sober...

  2. honestly it was a good post with a good fit but i would love to have a look at more pictures before pulling the trigger on these.

    pg 245 has a fit pic of the xx-013 which is i believe very similar or the same as the xx-011 cut.

  3. Not to sound disrespectful but..........Huh? I didn't really understand that.

    S'all good. Um, so you came to the conclusion that if another brand produced it in the same way as TG and it was cheaper then you would buy it. I'm saying that that could not happen just because of differences in the wage differences in the US and Asia(or any other location with cheaper labor). I just think that you care about the process of where it came from and how it was made, not necessarily about the actual resulting product.

  4. Yeah, I actually take the stance that you should definitely stay on this thread and bring up this alternative viewpoint. It's a good thing to have these discussions.

    But, I'm going to have to disagree with you on this issue. I think that paying more (not anything > like $40-50, but a reasonable amount) is actually worth it. To know that someone made the belt (for example) with their own two hands, and that they are one of maybe ten people who actually handles the item before you get it. Add in the terrible working conditions of the people making the 20 dollar belts, and the choice to me becomes clear. Go with the brand that treats their workers well.

    BUT, I totally see and understand the argument you present. If there were ever a belt as good as Tanners, and produced in a way that is similar (that is, with workers who are treated well) then I'd run to the nearest retailer that carries that item.

    You're missing his view on it though. You care about the workers who make the belt. Obviously if the workers are paid more, such as at Tanner Goods, then obviously the retail price will be higher. Granted, you must take into account that outsourced goods may be of the same quality as that of Tanner Goods. Then it might be safe to assume that it in all likelihood will be cheaper.

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