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^Not quite. Mister Freedom is a Toyo brand. And Toyo doesn't exclusively manufacture in Japan. They also utilize USA and I believe Chinese sew houses as well. This includes Sugar Cane items as well. 

Edit: I should mention Toyo isn't utilizing factories outside of Japan for Mister Freedom unless the collection and direction dictates. 

For any of you that own an 800 and might also happen to have the fc 1101, how do the cuts compare? They seem pretty similar on paper. 

Mister freedom (toyo) does manufacture in the US for certain things. 

2 hours ago, noobedloser said:

These have very high armholes. Also the sleeve cuffs opening is very small and I'm a small dude. I have to unbutton and button them up and keep this in mind when wearing a watch also.

These were my two issues with the Rgt ranger jacket I got recently. I was starting to wish I had copped one of these instead but now it seems the sizing would have been quite similar.

I don't see a problem with the actual knee/hem, because that looks good IMO, but the thighs, hips, and top block seem too fitted for your frame. 

Anyone else find the content that denimio puts on their instagram really appalling? It's hard to describe but it's so cringeworthy. Corny maybe?

Surprised that patch has held up. Is the paper coated with something to preserve it?

Anyone know any rakuten shops other than bears/jeans shop vari carry some of the less common full count stock like jackets/chinos etc?

I agree that the hip area might be the issue. I think that's one of the often overlooked measurements and not too many retailers provide it either. I've found both flat head and iron heart have a pretty "straight through the hips" fit. 

I agree that the hip area might be the issue. I think that's one of the often overlooked measurements and not too many retailers provide it either. I've found both flat head and iron heart have a pretty "straight through the hips" fit. 

Thanks Maynard. Quite embarrassing having missed such recent posts 

Can anyone speak to astorflex quality and sizing? How's the width? I need something with a bit of room. 

I love the concept, but like you guys have said the designs seem to be lacking. 

4 minutes ago, Iron Horse said:

Yeah, a bit too Eddie Bauer as someone on DB said, though the discharge printed fabric on the Navy is fantastic.

15 minutes ago, Cold Summer said:

IMO about $200 is a fair price for a nice quality flannel,

I share this sentiment. 

2 hours ago, spunkey said:

I just ordered some Iron Heart stuff from rakuten before they stop selling it on there. The price difference is pretty crazy, $190 for a flannel vs $345 from US/EU stores, $145 for a pull over hoodie vs $295. Of course I'll buy from a store if I go there and try something I want on, but otherwise rakuten is usually way cheaper.

I think shops that do a lot of collabs is the way to go, offering something not available from Japanese retailers.

Yeah I've picked up a few iron heart item from rodeo bros in the past because in my opinion the quality is "worth" the rakuten price, not the western price with these latest increases. I'm hesitant to say $345 for a flannel is crazy, because some would say $100 for a flannel is crazy.

Ive dealt with IHUk before too and it their customer service is amazing, but I gotta say, if the western pricing is the new normal cost of entry for iron heart goods, I'll have to pass on any future purchases from the brand.  

If I was out in the field I'd be all over a dope pair from whites or wesco or something, but alas I am a desk jockey and I'd feel kinda silly sitting in a cubicle all day in knee high boots. 

Weird that they allow the jeans to be pretty beat up as well... as long as they're slim. 

I work for the forest service and there is a large amount of people actually wearing whites smokejumpers and the like. I hear that during fire season they are in such high demand that they can't keep up too well. 

Do you just enter the code in the requirements section? I can't seem to find a remarks area. 

^my 0901 doesn't have a whole lot of stretch in the waist. I'd say one waist size  is pretty accurate. 

2 hours ago, kameidaclub said:

Hi,

The jeans are sold at inazuma festival 2015 or lucky bag 2015, either way they are 2015 model.

The fabric seems to be not warehouse original (as the selvedge colour is not yellow), but something like 2nd grade or general purpose product.

Everything else is surely warehouse original.

I have just googled and found the same jeans (it is japanese blog):

http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/ko75shi_g/55336489.html

hope this helps.

Ah this does help tremendously! Thank you for that. That's actually okay that it may be a stock denim or otherwise, as I already have a pair with banner denim. I got them for what I'd consider a good deal. Here's to hoping this denim shrinks as much or close to what banner denim does. 

Guys I need help with some info on a 1001xx 1000 with a genus red tab and a shorthorn paper patch. Just picked up a pair on the bay straight from Japan and I can't find much info on whether these are newer or pre-lawsuit. I'll try to get some pics up at lunch. 

Edit: photos added. Sorry if they're enormous, first time I've used the  ew photo upload  

^Appreciate this. Any experience with regular machine washing/drying the chinos? Thinking about sizing sizing up a bit to keep the fit more relaxed. Wondering how much max shrink I could get out of them. 

5 hours ago, mrman said:

eg. RgT and 3sixteen, they seem to be doing ok, it seems that many of their products are sold out pretty quickly.

I got a lot of respect for these two brands being able to (relatively) hold shit together through their respective surges in popularity. I remember just in 2012 Ajchen was the one responding to all the inquiry emails and they had one denim, two fits, and like no shirts. Those dudes have almost 90k followers on instagram these days and have put who knows how many people to work.

 I gotta give respect to Karl and Leslie at RgT too. They consistently put out products that they're passionate about, even if it's not everyone's cup of tea. 

Just seeing what happens to ill-prepared businesses when the stakes are high can be ugly( lawless, countless others both denim and non denim related in the regular world) 

Sorry if that's off-topic, just wanted to speak some praise to their character rather than just their products. 

That's why iron heart costs so much. But I'm not about to pay that much for a shirt.