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1 hour ago, bboysparrow said:

Incredibly disappointing. All the classics feel bastardized in the name of constant innovation and evolution. It'd be fine if they actually were but this is devolving. Same with the J28-GT's wack neck collar, storm hat, and rain apron.

Can't get the OG pieces ever again seems like.

 

my hot take is that the newer j28 is actually great, I just switch out the hat-hood for a regular hood from a different shell.

the pattern is one of the least restrictive of any shells they've made (that's not -W and doesn't look like a garbage bag) because it's basically a single piece of fabric from back to the front of the chest

I've also actually found use for the new storm collar where it's sometimes faster to just zip up the main front and snap the collar closed instead of fiddling with the neck zipper 

13 hours ago, futurecowboy2099 said:

white -px looks so good and thats why I want j74 so bad. why is -px so rarely used by E? such a cool fabric. and polar tech alpha seems a lot more interesting than all the -ws pieces with primaloft

I like both WS and PX fabrics, but agreed would like to see more PX. Alpha and Primaloft are not really comparable – primaloft is significantly warmer at the weight Acronym is using. Even though it's not as warm, the white J74 is probably my most worn Acronym jacket over the years. It's so easy to layer with.

Hard pass on black LA10, but was hoping for a white version! Clothes fitting tighter on E with every drop.

Dream jacket is J47 with removable hood and the new-gen fold down collar. 

8 hours ago, CountZatara said:

Quick review of the P46s. I own the P33s and they serve as a great comparison.

Pros:

• Air vents work as intended. Nice circulation from ass to crotch. Definitely will be my go-to summer pant. If you look closely at the inseam vent open photo, there are actually strips of nylon that unfold and serve to keep the vents open.
• I love the relaxed fit. It's a happy medium between a straight fit and parachute pant.
• In my opinion, you should go with your regular size. I am 5'-11", 160lbs and I went with my regular size (medium). Much like everyone else, I was worried about the length, but I do think the stacking was intentional. If you look at the left rear quarter photo, there is line of angled stitching on the back of the calf. I think they function to maintain the leg shape. In my experience with other pants of the same baggy fit and thinner fabric, sometimes the leg tends to pinch in the middle making the pants appear like a bootcut fit. This is not the case with the P46s - they retain their full shape at all times.
• I've had no issue with the hem dragging. Bulkier shoes do help prevent that (as shown in product shots with the LF1s), but it can even be worn with flatter shoes like Vans Old Skools. One trick is to fold the excess fabric inward, creating a "sleeve" that shortens the length. Due to the nature of the fabric, it actually remains in place quite well. I even tried stomping my legs a couple times and the sleeve did not budge.

Cons:

• I do miss the vertical rear side pockets of the P33 but I guess the air vents are the trade off. In a perfect world, one more pair of pockets would have been nice.
• Although these were featured on some of the Japanese retail sites, the close-up photos of the fly are missing from the mothersite. It features a button at the top, snap enclosures, and a heavy duty YKK zipper. I find opening the fly to take a piss a bit cumbersome. The incorporation of the snap enclosures suggest an ease of access but the top button and zipper contradicts this movement. You are forced to unsnap the enclosures one by one just to pull the zipper down.
• There is a section of the inseam vent that could be problematic. There is a line of stitching that runs almost perpendicular to the vent zipper that creates a stoppage when unzipping. I worry that this might tear the mesh if one is not careful.

Overall, I very satisfied with the pant. It's a nice departure from the balloon or severely tapered cut as of late. I will upload some pics of the P46 with Vans Old Skools tomorrow.

Maybe try keeping the zipper down and just use the snaps. 

These newsletters are so cringe already (speaking to the wide-pants email that went out today). If they feel they have to stoop to this level of marketing, they should just lower the price...

Click here for more button is also...not clickable. 

I was hoping they might sneak in LA10-PX, but guessing it will probably be FW...

Also, has anyone noticed they started adding "Actual product may differ from images." to all product descriptions?

Interesting stage of growth for Acronym at the moment.

I always thought one of the coolest parts of the brand (outside of the clothing) were that they didn't do marketing in the traditional sense. No newsletter, no IG, etc. Now we find ourselves with the majority of the products that have released in the last few seasons having a full size run and they've just created an IG & newsletter this week. 

I'm interested to see if they can create a unique perspective on both of these channels, but it definitely feels like a changing of the guard.

Looks like Acronym has finally launched a newsletter. https://acrnm.com/newsletter

Can anyone confirm if Errolson and Ian both wearing P45A here or is Errolson wearing a diff pant? 

1 hour ago, Yardsale said:

Interestingly, the Jacketsling is omitted from the J1A-MX.

It's "snagproof"

10 hours ago, nathan_ said:

"MIC bad" is just as ignorant a take as "plastic bad" so I can't say that's I'm surprised the two were said in the same statement.

For reference, the j58 is still MIE & also features a plastic zipper. Were it metal, it'd likely snag & tear the WS attached to it. The tension from a more rigid, metal track & head would also make it harder to open as WS is super slim & flexible, another chance to tear your 1300$ jacket. That's something acronym does called R&D.

I've been very satisfied with the MIC quality, but for what's it worth, the J58 is not MIE anymore since the latest release. 

4 hours ago, dvo said:

How's the sizing? I'm usually an L but have a M for the LA8 that fits just right.

I wear an M in all "straight" fit jackets / L in the "profile" fit so I took an M.

On 11/19/2022 at 1:45 PM, ACRFan27 said:

Anyone got fit pics of the LA10-M?  A review?  I bought it today and am already waiting impatiently for it to arrive.

I love it. I have the LA10-DS and I'm a big fan of that version, but the -M is pretty much better in every way. Some quick thoughts:

1. The -DS version was cut quite short in the back, the M is slightly longer which makes it much easier to wear IMO.
2. My biggest issue with alpha direct pieces in general is that it's very hard to layer with b/c the fleece has a lot of friction. The LA10 is basically a vest in that the alpha direct lining stops at the shoulder, and because it's cut quite wide, you can layer quite a bit underneath if needed. 
3. The -M variant has the two zippered internal pockets which are great addition. I wish the -DS had them as well, especially when slung, I don't always trust the front pockets w/o a closure
4. The front pockets are massive and completely hidden. I sort of wish they were also lined in alpha direct as hand-warmers, but it's not a deal breaker for me. 
5. I think I prefer the jacket sling on the -DS to the shirt sling on the -M, but it's very low-profile and easier to layer with so it's growing on me. 
6. It's warm af
7. Lastly, I picked up the grey color and its fantastic in person – has a bit of an olive tint to it. 

8 hours ago, wexler said:

Did you use Paypal’s conversion? That shouldn’t be the amount they use on the invoice it’s just Paypal giving a shitty conversion to skim. Always use ur banks conversion ime.

edit: it might be slightly over the $800 threshold now with the current exchange, last week was ~1:1

No, I don't use PP's conversion rates. It was $841 so I guess I was rounding up. Still expected to be charged customs fees. 

45 minutes ago, chris_n said:

got both colors and was charged 20something % standard rate for them LOL fml

Makes sense if you got both since the cutoff is generally $800+, but I was still expecting to pay cause it was closer to $900

Pleasantly surprised by no customs fees on LA10-M. Great piece.

5 hours ago, hentaiyarou69 said:

Can anyone comment on the thickness of the J58 vs an Arc'teryx Atom LT? I'm thinking of upgrading but there's barely enough room under my J1A for the Atom. 

J58 is thicker and warmer.

32 minutes ago, DROVES said:

J95-WS was (F) AuxZip so i’d assume the same for PL (it’s an outer shell not a liner)

Fair enough. J58-WS has an (M) and also has Primaloft or Climashield insulation so I was hoping this would be the same, but I think you're probably right. 

Does anyone know if there is an (M) AuxZip on the J95-PL?

Looks like J68-GT coming for SS23 based on Erlsn's latest post  

The spec sheet that comes with the LA10-DS references tension zip closures and sleeve pockets(?). Simple mistake or beta version that was simplified? Would have been nice to have a zip somewhere so items are more secure when slung, but the pockets are fantastically spacious.

Also – technically there's no internal pockets, but the pocket bags are sewn to the hem, so you can use them as massive pouch pockets.  

Also Also – Duties on these into the US were more difficult to change than any other item in recent memory, but I was able to successfully change it from 25.9% to 7.1% by convincing them it was actually a shirt jacket with code 6201.40.4500.

Just want to say that J96 is my favorite shell I've bought from Acrnm in a while and people are sleeping on this one. Been really enjoying it over the last few weeks. Some thoughts:

• Cropped cut feels really fluid in motion / riding a bike.
• Dolman sleeve makes this the easiest shell to layer over anything. The sleeve basically cuts down to halfway down the side so it's almost like you're in one of those flying squirrel suits. For reference, compared to the J1A where you put anything more than a long sleeve on and you feel like the Michelin man, the 96 feels completely unrestrictive. Makes me excited to layer with in winter.
• Micro-ripstop has a really nice hand-feel and sheen. Nice change of pace from the standard.
• The styling on Errolson is terrible and over-accentuates how cropped it is. Umit stying is more true to how it looks IMO. 
• Half of the cuff is elastic which is a detail I haven't seen on a shell before. Fit's the oversized shape very well and helps taper the arm.
• Hand pocket configuration is super functional, especially with the mezzanine pockets behind the tension zips.
• Don't expect to use the Storm Hat, but I like the docking hardware you can use to clip it to the side of the ForceLock. I wouldn't mind having the same type of "dock" added to the hood as well. 

Anyone have any thoughts on what this jacket might be? Looks like WS or maybe Pertex Quantum. Shoulder detail is gorg

Excited for a true raglan sleeve shell. J96 looks great.