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Fortunately preordering from Barnstormer didn't require any queuing or navigating a swarm of fanboys fighting for a pair. Just a 6 month wait. To be fair if I had FW in my backyard I probably wouldn't bother either! I got my pair yesterday, will try to snap some photos today. Likely keeping them on ice for a bit while I continue to wear my 661xx.

Why are they always carrying fucking bags around everywhere?! This always baffles me. What are they lugging around, their laundry from the week? Or maybe they couldn't afford a hotel but had to make an appearance for the e x p o s u r e. 🤢 Great comparison btw. As we continue to circle the drain and get monetized by social media, everything will continue becoming more and more similar, less and less unique.

@irual thanks for sharing, they look good! How did you size? And are they very difficult to get on and off?

Told my wife this the other day and she was shocked. I'm planning on keeping it in check again this year, only purchases being these OAs and the FW 42s in the spring.

And back when all of their boots weren't $900+$45 shipping, the good ole' days.

I have the roughout cxl boondockers that they used to make on that last. One of my favorite boot lasts, very comfortable. They’re long overdue for a resole, should probably find someone for that.

That's definitely true.

I also received notification that my pair arrived from Barnstormer, will post photos once they arrive. Surprisingly this is the first new pair of jeans in exactly a year for me believe it or not.

Nothing in my size but good luck!

I'm passing, but looking forward to seeing these once they arrive!

@Sympathy-For-The-Denim I don't think they're quite ready for sale yet, but keep an eye on these Instagram accounts for more updates soon. https://www.instagram.com/live_structure_and_co_/ https://www.instagram.com/517_laboratory/

The Gleem look nice, but again only go up to size 10.

If I know one thing it's how to get Duke going. Honestly I think Skoob or Attractions is the way to go here. Their black horsehide looks nice.

I'd just hold out for a pair of LIVE'S, 517 repro that will be a fraction of the cost...and likely more accurate repros.

Honestly, I'm not 100% sure. I probably know more of what I don't want than what I do. I know we've discussed the "merits" of a lot of tea-core horsehide. I don't want something so exaggerated as this, I find these garish and over the top: However I do want leather that go from this, a nice dark black: To this after several years of wear:

These look nice, not a bad option! The leather looks very shiny though (honestly all his boots appear very shiny). Yeesh, full payment up front and a 4+ year wait? I'm patient but I don't know about that... I've thought about buying some sandals from HJ in the past. Wonder if they have any other leather options besides CXL. Skoob got back to me. They can have a pair custom made for me with about a 6 month lead time. Pricing is reasonable, ¥79,000 + shipping. These are in contention. And Attractions has told me to reach out to a US retailer (S&S, SOP or Brogue). They have a large backlog for JP buyers so they aren't shipping the Lot 444 internationally. Nothing wrong with that, might see if any of them have plans to order the Lot 444 in size 12 soon.

I think I'm after a full length boot, either 9" or 11" in height.

Ideally I wouldn't mind waiting for a pair of Ol Shanks, but that seems like a pipe dream. I think I'll either wait for a pair of Attractions in size 12 to pop up or another round of Clinch. No response from anyone I've reached out to yet, but we'll see. I'm in no rush.

I'd prefer horsehide (cxl doesn't do much for me) and I can't tell you the last time a size 11 fit my foot. The smallest boot I wear is an 11.5 in the Viberg 2045 last which is quite full.

No response from Ol Shanks yet sadly, out of all of the brands discussed I like the shape of them the most. Keystone seems to be a good price honestly.

At that price you might as well get a pair of Clinch? And aren't all Visvim shoes made in China?

@mlwdp Oddly enough I remember seeing a pair of these at a Nordstrom Rack years ago. They were nice enough (don't think they were my size) but some of the stitching and finishing was a little wonky.

@Cold Summer you seem to have definitely won the grain lottery with your pair of Lofgren's, I've just seen some photos online that make me think twice. How difficult is your pair to get on and off? I have a pair of the Devil's Causeways and the right boot is still very difficult for me to get in an out of. This might be caused my an ankle injury that I suffered in high school, but I figured by now I'd have broken them in. Guess I just need to keep at it and see. Once they're on my feet they feel great, I just dread putting them on / taking them off. I think for now I'll probably either try Attractions (if I can ever find a pair in size 12, Attractions hasn't replied to my email) or hope I score a pair of Clinch I guess. The left boot in this product shot from S&S is a good example, I don't want anything this pronounced.

I'd prefer it go to a Sufu member rather than some random person on Grailed or eBay. Love the jacket, I just have too much other stuff.

Adding some more stuff in the new year, just send me a message if you're interested in anything. Prices include shipping within the US, however international shipping can be arranged. Payment to be sent via PayPal F&F. Warehouse DD 2001, size 46. $250. Purchased from Warehouse direct back in 2020, jacket was raw originally so it's been through one initial wash and one subsequent wash. Haven't worn it much in recent years at all, I just have too many denim jackets. Rare size that isn't always produced. Shoulders: 21 in. Chest: 24 in. Length: 24.5 in. Sleeves: 25.5 in. RRL limited edition N3 jacket, size XL. $200. This one is interesting, actually made in the US. Shoulders: 21.5 in. Chest: 24.5 in. Length: 28 in. Sleeves: 24.5 in. Tender Co. Lot 900 10th anniversary edition, woad dyed, size 4. $400. SOLD I just don't wear this one enough sadly. This version includes the removable blanket lining as well. I can throw the anniversary tote in as well if I can track it down. Shoulders: 21 in. Chest: 24 in. Length: 27 in. Sleeves: 24 in. Tender Co. Weaver's Stock Type WS922 curved front jacket, size 4. $225. SOLD Shoulders: 21 in. Chest: 24.5 in. Length: 28.5 in. Sleeves: 23.5 in.