ShootThePier

Bought a pair off of eBay. Two days in and digging them. Great fit, super bumpy denim.

Been wearing IHDWCxUHR for the last couple of months. The denim and indigo in those and these compliment each other well in the rotation.

I have the Rare regular fit(008). Great denim, slow fades. My go to pair when it is warm out.

Ed who?

PM sent for entry.

The post soak pics got me intrigued.

Still around. Has some pretty good sample leather too, depending on the item you're looking for.

People look at XXoz and think that a lower number is better for breathing. That's where the problems lies. IH flagship 21oz is definitely easier to wear—as far as breathability—then say the SG 2109 denim and it's 17oz. Still, it isn't easy to wear (for me) unless it is less then 65 which in California, doesn't happen a ton.

I'm in L.A. also. Up until Mid June I was wearing my IH DWC UHR everyday. The only time they get to be too much is when it gets into the 90s and 100s, and that's because I ride my bicycle to work. Everyday I don't ride, I wear my IH. Maybe it's the UHR denim, but I don't feel uncomfortable, as long as I'm not pedaling. Pedaling in my UHR wasn't an issue in April and May, but I was also layered up top in April and May, and now I'm wearing the lightest shirts I have.

Officially post of the thread so far, that was INCREDIBLE. What an amazing adventure, I am completely jealous.

+1

Thank you for sharing.

@KrisB jacket is outstanding! Which Samurai jacket is it?

My 1901s were waiting for me today. As much as I like them, my wife absolutely loves them! Might have to order another pair to add to the rotation.

Great pick up they look brand new.

Nice Aries. Where'd you find those bad boys?

Nice. If you could only keep one pair, which would it be?

How much shrinkage was there compared to measurements on website. Just curious.

Hey, I'm needing suggestions. I'm looking for some new boots that are black and can take a good shine. A bit dressier - less vintage. I found something close to what I'm looking for from RL but their prices are ridiculous for the quality and I think I can find something better for less money from a company that specializes in shoes/boots. Any suggestions. I've included a photo showing the RL boots.

 

Thanks.

Zuriick William Black. Love mine!

Is it as soft as it looks? The Kuroki is the lot6 if I'm not mistaken. If so, that is the same denim as what I have coming.

Which lot of denim is that?

LFC4Ever my buddy Evan ordered a pair in February and is still waiting haha

-Edwin

I'm excitedly, and patiently, waiting since Feb as well. I imagine the results will be well worth the wait.

Good on you Lukenstein. I can't ride in my boots. Whites? That riverbed looks fun.

to let people know that they're available at urban outfitters ?

I never thought to look for selvedge at Urban Outfitters. Do you work at UO, or just shop there? Love my Big John Rare.

Please count me in guys: Big John R008 @ Middleweight. Long time lurker, happy to be a part of the squad finally : )

My Big John Rares are great. Started out super stiff. Took two hot soaks, then a wash and tumble dry to get the fit I like. I put them next to my unwashed, and unsoaked Big John Rare jacket and the indigo is equally dark on both.

I only have 20 days of actual wear on my Rares, and I might use them for the DWC too. Have some W.H. Ranch in the works, after a week in those, I'll decide which to use.

Thank you for posting. I like the concept. It is difficult to offer, and they probably don't want too many takers. It might slow down their volume production if they started making too many custom pairs.

Someone needs to get a list of all the different denims offered, with weights.

By the pics, already a winner. Great two years.

apologies if this is kind of off-topic... we're having our chimney lined for a wood-burning stove, and it ended up being more complicated than planned, with holes knocked through into the wall cavities. Basically a massive pain, but out of one of the holes came this:

 

At first we figured it's just an old shoe, and it's got elastic on the side so I assumed it wasn't that old, but we've been looking at it a bit closer and it has some really cool details.

Scalloped panel copying the design of a button boot's placket:

 

Galosh cut with full leather counters:

 

Heavily nailed heel:

 

Really nicely welted sole:

 

coloured striped tabs, and full canvas lining:

 

Wikipedia tells me that chelsea boots were patented in 1851 by Queen Victoria's shoemaker J. Sparkes-Hall. Our house was built in about 1870, and my guess is these have been in there since then. The guy installing our stove told us that shoes were often buried in walls around the chimney stack to ward off evil spirits, which this article backs up.

 

I think I'm going to contact the Northampton Museum Index of Concealed Shoes 

Great post. Thank you!

Thinking about jumping in with Big John Rare (15.5 oz), or W.H. Ranch 1901 (18 oz.).

As the title states. WTB Iron Heart IHXB01-25 size 36.