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@mpukas I’m planning on machine washing mine gentle like everything else & air drying, so I can report back in a week or so on how much shrinkage I see I’ve found that when I say I’m only gonna dry-clean clothes I just never end up wearing them, & that seems like a waste—I’ll happily shrink it some & cut its lifespan a little short if that means wearing it as much as I want in stead of letting it sit in the hamper for weeks at a time while I forget to take it to the cleaners—to each their own, though

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^ Those descriptions hardly touch on any of what sets the ‘47 and the ‘66 apart…

Really excited that Self Edge got Stevenson to make up a batch of those merino thermals in XXL—always wanted one since trying them on a few years ago, but the XL would have def. been too small after a wash

How are the pocket bags? Tempted to get a pair if they’re on the more standard (less Warehouse-y) end of the size spectrum

Tightness and style of spinning, yarn weight and plying, maybe fiber length, probably weave tension…

There are other factors that make much more of a difference—but yes, it often seems to be

What those lack in functionality they make up for in ugliness…

@Broark http://www.ando-shoe.com/home.htm

Speaking of Paraboot: Anyone looked into Ando Shoes / Function Pulse as an option for that style of French / Alpine / whatever sort of thing? Seems like they have good pedigree and some satisfied reviews, but not a whole lot of info floating around… Considering them for a pair of trekking boots

If you’re not fussy about ‘40s detailing, the Dawson black regular could be a good option

Fuck that’s lovely

No

How’s that on Taylor Stitch? The care instructions said to hand wash or dry clean & you knowingly disregarded them…

^ Sort of—One Tenth, linked on the previous page, seems to be something like their flagship / primary retailer