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Thanks for this @bod, I think I will have to pass. I think I'll be running into the same issue, if they made a 30cm I'd probably be fine.
I'll eventually find a pair of classic deck sneakers that are big enough!

I don’t know…I’m kind of running low. 

Mine are staying on ice for a bit, once I do decide to wash them I'll get a fit pic up!

I had a pair of secondhand 711's which I've since sold, the denim was nice but the cut wasn't my favorite.
Interested to see the measurements and detail photos on the 714. I've always wanted to try the 710 but I know the cut just isn't for me.

I enjoy a nicely broken in pair of chinos, Warehouse has a few examples of their 1082's in their aging archive which are subtly nice.
My Freewheelers M-1941 trousers are aging nicely, I wash them regularly and they've started to lose their sheen. I'll have to post some photos of them soon.
Here's a pair of the WH 1082's.
 

Checking the Resolute Instagram and the 714 has been revealed as a WW2 era cut. Interesting development, maybe a pair I can finally wear. 

Does anyone have experience with the Asahi deck shoes? If so how is sizing?
Thinking about trying the 29cm but I’m afraid I’ll run into the same issue I had with the Doek oxfords in that my pinky toes feel crushed. 

8 minutes ago, Dr_Heech said:

My natural body-clock wakes me up at 5:01 every morning 

You never have a morning where you accidentally sleep in until 5:06 or 5:07?

38 minutes ago, vlad_III said:

I want to get a type 2 jacket and in-between sizes. Usually I’m a 44 but listening to you I should go for a 46 instead.

I might not be the best person to take advice from since I only have the black type 2, but I find it to be in line with my other FW jackets in the same size.
It feels a touch slimmer in the chest, but not enough to warrant a size up. I can still wear it buttoned up over a sweatshirt.
What brands do you typically wear a 44 in? I think it's best to size up when in doubt, as a denim jacket that is too tight looks odd in my opinion.

2 hours ago, vlad_III said:

Their XL t-shirts fit like a US M or maybe L.

I don't find this to be true at all? I have a bunch of their tees, all size XL and they fit pretty close to a US XL. For reference I'd never come close to fitting into a US medium tee.
I find their denim jackets run true to size as well, I have 3 all size 46 and they fit similarly.
The black type 2 I have is the slimmest, but only by a hair. Could have to do with the fact that that one was once washed by the factory and my others were raw.

@Maynard Friedman here are the raw measurements.
Waist: 38 in.
Front rise: 13.5 in.
Back rise: 17 in.
Thigh: 14.25 in.
Knee: 10.5 in.
Hem: 9.5 in.
Inseam: 35 in.

3 hours ago, julian-wolf said:

Ooe Yofukuten seems like a prime example.

Amen, I've kind of lost interest in their products because of this to a certain extent. Especially the influencer crap.
This combined with perceived hype / limited availability makes me look elsewhere.

5 hours ago, fre-co said:

I also have a pair of Hakusan Megane frames from Timeworn clothing. These are really great quality. Beautiful frames, but heavy. 

I'd be interested in seeing photos of these if you have any available!
Probably should've prefaced this question with the fact that I've been gravitating towards the Clubmaster style these days, my current go to pair are the Moscot Yukel's.
The Hakusan Megane frames seem nice, personally don't mind the heavier frames.

I understand what you're getting at, just trying to get some inspiration and see what's out there.
I worked in a shop for 5 years that sold a large variety of shapes and styles / brands, so luckily I'm somewhat familiar with what suits my face and what doesn't.

When searching online you get the run of the mill suggestions (Persol, Rayban, etc.) and so much of that search traffic is sponsored which is why I mentioned brands not owned by Luxottica. Not trying to flex and spend a bunch of money or anything, but I tend to trust people here more with their taste / style / personal experience.
We get a ton of sunshine here all year round so they're important to me when going about daily activities.

I know this has been discussed several times before however I can't remember when or where...what brands of sunglasses are y'all wearing?
I have a few pairs of Moscots that I picked up while working at a shop that sold them years ago, but I'm wanting to find something new.
Prefer classic styling over most fashion forward stuff, and preferably a brand not owned by Luxottica.

Maybe my definition for a "casual knock around shoe" is just different. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I think you more eloquently laid out what I was intending to.

I think they're just intended to be casual knock around shoes that hold up well.
Right now I wear Blundstones for that kind of stuff in the fall / winter here, but I'd like a low cut option and something more durable / well made.
I haven't done much research, but similar shoes seem to be plastered with ugly branding or are not made particularly well.

The two tone has grown on me over time, I downright hated it at first!

These might not be everyone's cup of tea but I think the project seems pretty cool: https://andrewturriff.com/
Small operation making some functional outdoor shoes, I like the style but would prefer the finished product to be monotone as opposed to having multiple leathers.
If you're interested sign up for the newsletter, he doesn't send out too many updates (so it's not spammy at all) but when he does it's detailed and actually informative.

Snapped some photos of the LB jeans after two washes (wore them for the week, subsequently spilled tea all over them while at a restaurant the other night...so they needed another wash).
I really like these, my issuees are pretty nominal and won't stop me from wearing them.
-I wish the selvedge width was cut a little more narrow, they're cut a little more wide compared to some other brands.
-I wish the pocket openings were a little bigger, but I feel like they're stretching with wear and use. (I've also just become accustomed to FW's large front pocket openings.)
-I wish the cut was slightly wider at the hem as they feel a slightly tapered for being a 40s inspired cut.

I'll get some fit pics up later, in the meantime check out the lightning bolt developing on the coin pocket.

Pricey listing but I thought these were cool, deadstock M41101.
Yahoo link for anyone that might interested, w36: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n1078635730

 

17 minutes ago, Maynard Friedman said:

I think you should listen to your wife 

They're definitely not for everyone, I've seen a few Japanese guys on Instagram wearing them and they seem to pull them off well enough.
The fabric is nice and light, good for the spring and summer.

Something a little different, picked these up on Yahoo for cheap. Seems to me that they're basically unworn.
...my wife hates them.