dudewuttheheck

Got a Freewheelers Caboose this week. It's pretty amazing. 

RJB shirt

Flat Head T

CSF

Red Wing

13 hours ago, sociallyincorrect said:

Wow just wow @dudewuttheheck

But I gotta ask, which one is the best?

It is very close between Role Club and Clinch. The upper stitching is slightly more consistent on the Role Clubs in terms of stitch size, but the overall stitching is tighter on the Clinch boots and the stitching pattern they do is more difficult. Neither boot has any wonky upper stitches of course and are both absurdly straight. The finishing is a slight edge to Clinch and the leather is definitely superior on the Clinch boots. They have more choices and better leather overall, unless you go for cordovan on the Role Clubs. Overall, I give the slightest edge to Clinch, but the custom measurements make Role Club a better option for many. They are definitely the two best engineer boot makers and the second and third best work boot makers after White Kloud. I am excited to compare my White Kloud boots to them when they arrive. In terms of boots that are not hand welted, I put Lofgren at the top.

9 hours ago, mlwdp said:

@dudewuttheheckAny thoughts on White's Nomad engineer boot?  And how was the customer service with Role Club?  

Personally, I am not a huge fan. The last is not all that appealing to me and I don't see any special leathers to choose from. Plus, given that Whites is inconsistent in quality, I would pick Wesco over them every single time. They certainly are not bad boots from what I have seen. Even after looking at both booths for multiple years at Inspiration, I still prefer what I see from Wesco.

The customer service at Role Club is top notch. Brian is a very nice person and very easy to deal with. Living so close to him is great because I had my feat measured by him personally for my boots. His wait time is fairly long, but he is very accurate in terms of estimating when he will start and complete your boots. The only negative thing I can say is that I wish he had more leather options, such as some vegetable tanned horsehide or cowhide (non-cordovan). Otherwise, I cannot recommend him enough.

My engineer collection: 

Top Center: Clinch boots by Brass Tokyo in black Japanese vegetable tanned cowhide, red upper stitching, mid brown edge finish, classic narrow last 11" height
Top Right: Wesco x Standard and Strange in Horween olive waxed flesh, motor patrol last, double leather midsole, brown vibram outsoles, 12" height
Bottom Right: Role Club, flat toe last, brown CXL horsehide, dark brown edge finish, one heel lift lower than standard, 11" height
Bottom Left: John Lofgren in natural CXL, 11" height
Top Left: Clinch by Brass Tokyo in Italian vegetable tanned horsehide, light tan contrast stitching, 9" height (I would have gone with 11" if I had the option), natural edge finish, classic narrow last.
 

I would prefer something like a Hercules, but I think I'm going to be outvoted so I'll just settle for 01

Conners Sewing Factory

Stevenson Overall

Roy

Moto

2 hours ago, JDelage said:

Wow, that was fast.

Yup. Wasn't a watch guy before. Got a really nice watch, still preferred to spend the money on other things. 

RMC A2, Freewheelers shirt, Hollows belt, Stevenson trousers, Role Club boots

19 minutes ago, Aries said:

Yep I’ve used the discount on Clinch myself and also bought from Clinch direct; works out a bit cheaper overall from P&L.

Nice! That's great information for European buyers. 

On 7/1/2018 at 4:46 PM, splash pitman said:

Great read and very informative .

im surprised others that have visited Japan on a denim / boots pilgrimage haven't added to the content with their trip .

ill be going next year , would you mind if I added my pictures and experiences ? At this stage I'm not sure what I'll get but what Iv seen of your trip I'm now added some want items and I'll be researching my ass off before I go .

Please do! I would love to hear about and see everyone's experiences. I need ideas for my next trip  

14 hours ago, Aries said:

This is true but two caveats: Pancho and Lefty offer a 20% discount if you sign up to their newsletter, and shipping from them will be less expensive than from Japan if you’re in Europe.

If that 20% discount can go toward Clinch, then yes it might work out given European import charges. I was unaware of the import charge. That is good to know.

21 hours ago, SLAB said:

anyone know where I can buy Clinch lace up boots? Preferably Europe?

Contact Clinch directly. MUCH cheaper than Pancho and Lefty.

18 minutes ago, aho said:

@dudewuttheheck did you already sell? Get your boots, but also pick up an SRP777 (or whichever Seiko turtle colorway sparks your fancy)! The only watch you'll ever need IMO, it might tick all the boxes for you (mechanical, tool, beater, but can dress up well enough)

Unfortunately, I have not sold it yet. However, that is an excellent selection and I may do that. Looks perfect.

Because I want more boots, my SBGT241 is going up for sale... Great watch, but I'd rather have more boots than a watch

Here's the latest pic of my RMC jacket. Not the best lighting, sorry.

Hot damn that jacket just looks absolutely epic!!!! One of the best fits I've seen and the leather is aging so perfectly.

Himel Bros, Masterson, Hollows, Mister Freedom, John Lofgren

That's quite a deal. Lower price for what appears to be better quality than their fellow Indonesian competitors. 

The stitching does indeed look quite clean on those @volvo240thebest ! Very nice

16 hours ago, JDelage said:

 

Love the oxblood jeans. I just got a jacket from Dixon Rand in that color - in fact maybe exactly the same denim.

Make sure you post pics asap. That sounds awesome!

14 hours ago, Andyss said:

Was it worth the price? I have 1 samurai loopwheel tee for 85$ and in my opinion its not any better than entrysg.

Fyi i already have 2 entrysg tees i bought 6 months ago.

For me its very good, high quality tee. They fit pretty nice on me (5'5 70kgs size L) but the collar is really tight , have to stretch it a bit everytime i wear it but its shrink back after wash. Surprisingly after countless washes i have yet found any hole or discoloration (i used it a day everyweek so have to wash everyweek too) meanwhile my barns and samurai got a hole after several washes.

 

It really depends on what you think. I would say it was worth it for me to own one of them because of the color and the softness, but I probably would not buy multiples. The only really expensive T shirt I think is worth owning multiple of is the Stevenson Overall one.

On 5/30/2018 at 6:50 PM, Andyss said:

Bump

Anyone have sda suvin gold loopwheel tee? I just order 1 from denimio. Very pricey , i hope its worth.

I have one. It's pretty darn nice. I love the color personally. The cotton used adds some much needed warmth to the grey tone. It's soft and certainly the most luxurious t shirt I own, but the benefit of the cotton used is not as noticeable as it is with the sweatshirt, which is the most comfortable item of clothing I own.

Thanks very much @mlwdp ! I love earth tones

RMC, Stevenson Overall, Viapiana, Role Club

Really digging the orange color!

Himel

Freewheelers

Hollows

Deathly Hallows

Samurai

Clinch