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Inspiration 01s just arrived, will get some photos up comparing them to the 03s.

@shredwin_206 Should have it in the next week or so, will take some comparison shots. I was under the impression that it was the same denim, but I also haven't explicitly asked that question either.

Echoing Duke's sentiments, I've washed my S601xx a ton and the S506xx a few times and haven't noticed much continued shrinkage.

1942 506xx landing at stores now, featuring a nicely faded tab.

@beautiful_FrEaK yes they made a type 2, it was several years ago now (the post I found was from 2017). I think they made it for one of their Japanese retailers Commono Reproducts (which seems like is no longer in business), not many were available. Would love if they made a traditional type 1 / 2 someday. Some more photos here: http://livininparis.com/2017/03/23/ooe-yofukuten-co/

I think this design is a lot more understated and not flashy at all. I used to exclusively think of Rick Owens from the goth-ninja perspective. Guys like this.

@Maynard Friedman Maybe...just don't tell my wife.

@MJF9 Very hefty and well made, they feel much more like a shoe / boot as opposed to a sneaker.

Something completely out of left field. Swung by the new Self Edge Austin location last weekend for their opening day and picked up a pair of Rick Owens sneakers. If you would've asked me 5 years ago if I would wear Rick Owens I probably would've laughed at you.

I might or might not have gotten a pair of 01s.

Be there or be square! I'll be there, hope to see some sufu peeps roll through.

Yup $800 is the threshold. I feel like I've just gotten lucky, I've never explicitly requested lower invoice prices from any shops.

Maybe I'm lucky but I've never been stung by US customs. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Y'all aren't wrong, let's see what I can whip up in the next couple of days. Found some cheap flights April 15th - 25th. More to come.

I've been tossing around the idea of a last minute solo trip to Japan, not sure if it's the best financial decision ever but would be the trip of a lifetime...