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Just got back from Japan where I had bought 2 - 1 GB data-only microSIM cards for my iPhone. I only used one of them so the other is unused. It works on Docomo networks. Cost was $50 and im selling it for $30. Only works if your iPhone is factory unlocked.

Redmoon short wallet for sale if anyone is interested

The Bronco Champ is posted for sale on the market place if anyone is interested

Just posted up SD-101XX in sz34 and SD-101 Raw in sz 30 for sale

Unworn. Tagged size 30. Looking for $250.

Description off the BIG site

Studio D'Artisan SD-103

Standard Model

15oz SDA Original Japanese selvage denim

100% Cotton

Pure Indigo

6x6 Warp x Weft weave (the thickness of threads and yarns are measured in numbers, #0 being the thickest and decreasing in size with a higher number, therefore 6x6 indicates this denim uses heavier than average #6 Indigo Warp threads and #6 Ecru Weft yarns which gives the SD-103 it's heavy weight and dark color)

Raw / Unwashed (will shrink around 3%-5% with washing)

100% cotton thread sewing construction

Made In Japan

Measurements

15 waist

10.5 front rise

14.5 back rise

11.5 thigh

9 knee

8 leg opening

35.5 inseam

Unworn. Looking for $275.

Description off the BIG website:

14oz SDA Original Japanese selvage denim

100% Cotton

Raw / Unwashed (will shrink with washing)

Hand dyed Natural Indigo

The denim used for the SD-101XX is the same as is used for the SD-D01 which is the model SDA made their debut with in 1986 and the denim has remained unchanged since, made from cotton yarns dipped by hand into Natural Indigo dye vats 24 times to create a vibrant and rich indigo hue.

Lemon Yellow color 100% cotton top stitching thread is used throughout with hints of Orange stitching accents.

Dual Color Selvage Line

100% cotton thread sewing construction

Made In Japan

Measurements -

18 waist

12.5 front rise

16 back rise

13.5 thigh

10.25 knee

38.5 inseam

9.5 leg opening

Picked this up in Japan for someone who then changed their mind. Unused but no box with it. Looking for $375, retail was $475

Measures - Length - 4.25" x Width - 3.5" x Height - 1.5"

From visvim come the Platte Boots Hi-Folk. Crafted using African antelope hide, the heat-pressed, waxed upper appears to float atop its Vibram ripple sole. visim’s famout attention to detail is evident throughout, from the Belgian leather heel stabilizer, bamboo shank, and even down to the breathable, internal linerless construction.

Retail is about $775. Looking to get about $600 out of them

These are unworn, no box included. Size 9 but fit like a size 8 in most other boots so theyre too small for me.

11.25" heel to toe

4" wide

8" high

Selling my unworn size 36 Bronco Champ jacket. It retailed at $1600+. Looking to get as close to that as I can. I thought I would fit into it eventually but im too lazy for the gym and need a size 38 so im letting it go.

Measurements

19.25" p2p

25" sleeve from shoulder to cuff

16" shoulders

24" length

Pics of the White's Nomad in Natural CXL as promised. The leather is very streaky overall, which is very interesting in real life. In the pics it looks a bit exaggerated, and some of that is from moving the leather.

I now have engineer boots from Viberg in Merlot CXL and the RRL's in black CXL. I am starting to think the RRL's are not CXL at all. The leather does not share any of the characteristics that the Merlot or Natural CXL has, including the pull up and waxiness. It also feels very dry compared to CXL.

The RRL black leather is nice, but I doubt it is CXL.

Overall, the Nomad is a great modern engineer boot, which I think is more similar to Viberg than Wesco (I have all three). Very substantial, moreso than my Wescos and Vibergs, but it lacks some of the features I look for in engineer boots.

I would prefer either no logo or a smaller logo stamped on the inner portion of the shaft, much like many vintage boots have, and I don't love the roller buckles. They are substantial, but I prefer the square or rectangular styles that you can get from Hukurokuju or found on vintage boots. I also would prefer to have no celastic in the toe, but the single celastic has not been a problem so far.

The construction is top notch. The stitching is flawless (to my eyes at least), and they are built to last. They have triple stitching throughout, the finishing on the sole is perfect, and I know some people don't like the riveted top straps, but I really like that feature.

I recommend these to anyone looking for a (relatively) inexpensive pair of modern engineer boots. These cost significantly less than a custom pair of Wescos or Vibergs. Either of those will cost upwards of $600, and you can have these for almost $200 less.

For reference, I went Natural CXL all around, Vibram half sole, natural edge, single midsole, and ranch packer heel plus 1 heel lift for a true "Logger heel" look.

RRL has never made an Engineer boot in black CXL.

I just picked up some MOTOR engineers in natural CXL too the other day.

Anyone knows where to get some momotaros in TOKYO?

They have some at Hinoya in Ueno but your best bet is the Momotaro store in Aoyama. I was just in there today. Tons of stuff i didnt know existed like waxed jackets.

Anyone know anyplace to get Strike Gold in Tokyo? Im going to be there next month and want to try some on.

Thinking I might get rid of my Bronco Champ Jacket (star version). Ive resigned to the fact that im never going to shrink a size and make it fit. Its like new (worn one day inside the house) and size 36 if anyone is interested.

Theres more coming in soon as well

Those are pretty cool, unfortunately I have plenty of brown boots already. I wonder if the black ones will eventually go on sale. I really want something plain and simple.

They probably wont put the black ones on sale unless they decide to discontinue them

This is what the brown ones look like.

Natural CXL from Motor in Japan (not my boots, not my photos):

Worn:

Once more, this is why Baker/White's needs to get some Natural CXL.

Edit: No fucking way! Kyle, you posted that as I was composing this post. Finally!

Those Engineers are awesome. I would get