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Always loved the Johan Special boots - wish I had ponied up for some back when they were available.

 

 

Signs of Fall...kind of. 

 

Buzz Rickson william gibson beanie

SExIH overdyed jacket

FH spring flannel

666s

Viberg x 3sixteen Johan Special

Regarding the tube tees, I can also attest to the Left Field being longer than 3sixteen. Both fits are good, depending on your body type. The 3sixteen could definitely use a couple more inches in length - they shrink up to be a little on the short side. They are a better fit on me solely because I really need a size smaller than Left Field makes, but I think the Left Field is the better tee overall if the measurements work for you. The details on the Left Field tees will not disappoint you. 

 

I am closing in on the year mark with my Kaihara Vertical Slubs and my Black Marias. Both are holding up very well, and they are all I wear as far as pants go. The Kaiharas have been a surprisingly slow fade - they have held their color very well through two or three washes. I do wish they fit more like my Black Marias - the Kaiharas were noted as fitting a size down, and I would say that is true. I sized up one and they are still considerably smaller than my Black Marias. It isn't a bad fit, just not as comfortable as my Black Marias. The vertical grain is getting fairly pronounced. I will try to get some pics one of these days. The Black Marias have become my go-to work pants - best black jeans ever, with the best denim fit I have ever had. If you don't have some already, buy some. 

 

Really wish these would wear out already - those Collect heavy slubs look incredible, and I need an excuse to buy them. 

wes, PM me. My darning machine is up and running. I'd love to fix up your jeans. Jyoni might be intereted as well. Let me know!

 

 

wes' jeans would be a sweet repair project.  

 

Thanks guys, I will be in touch! 

 

@wes, Nisshinbo's look great, excellant fades. I think the Kaihara will take some time but imagine the grain will look fantastic. 

@perception waiting for them to come in so i can give exact post wash/dry specs, looking at 2nd week in nov, lots of delays initially with the talon zippers but will be well worth it especially with the sunrise pin at the bottom. 

 

Thanks! Yeah, the pictures don't show it, but the slubs are turning bright blue as the jeans fade. I think they will really come alive after the first wash. 

hes Wes do you have any fading, I wanted to make a post and very curious with all of the vertical grain. 

 

A bit - they have held color pretty well actually, and I have not washed them yet. Here are a few iPhone shots - they are a little dark. I will try to get some better shots and a few fit pics soon. These are five months, no washes, worn four or five times a week. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And, while we are at it, here is what they replaced -  Nisshinbo Mills Chelseas from Summer 2012 (I think). The fit on these was quite a bit looser than my new Chelseas - closer to the modern Greaser. I finally had to retire them (at least until I can get them repaired) due to a destroyed back pocket and holes starting on the coin pocket and knees. These have the old bandana pocket bags, so those are pretty shredded too. All in all, they were a great pair, and with repairs, should serve well for many years more. 

 

 

Fallen Angels, 

 

I am about five months in on the Kaihara Vertical Slub Chelseas. I would highly recommend them. Be sure to size up - they are not kidding about them fitting a size down! Stretch has been pretty minimal. I sized them a little tight from the get-go and, like Christian said, they eased into a perfect fit. 

 

The denim is really interesting. The slub gives it a ton of character. Fades in high-wear areas are a beautiful electric blue. 

 

I can also speak to the 18 oz Collect Slubs. I tried a pair on when I visited the guys at the store, and it is an awesome denim. It was a tough call between the 18 oz Collects and the Kaiharas for me.