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julian-wolf

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  1. I’ve heard plenty of success stories of folks w/ low arches trying the 55 last (or similar) and finding it more comfortable than they ever expected—but if wearing orthotics that don’t conform to your natural foot shape feels unnatural to you, it’s not clear why wearing boots built to be shaped like orthotics should be any different

  2. There’s a big distinction to draw (which I rarely see drawn, for whatever reason) between the sort of large-scale veining / creasing that happens when rigid denim is put through a harsh wash—think rinsed or dyed Tender Co.—and the sort of small-scale marbling that happens over time when tightly woven denim is put through the washer and dryer repeatedly. I think the latter sort of “marbling” is appealing to a lot of folks here, myself included, whereas the former sort of “marbling” is often seen as more unsightly.

    Personally, I wash my jeans inside out with low (or no) spin for usually the first half dozen or so washes, until they’re starting to soften up and lighten up appreciably, in order to avoid any big veins. If they’re particularly rigid, I go as far as to get them wet before the first wash. Once they’ve started softening up, anything goes: I think slightly harsher washes help with the good sort of marbling and don’t have any real downsides.

  3. I’m surprised to see those compared to the 1001xx at all. On paper, and by every other description I’ve seen, they’re way slimmer cross the board

  4. @yung_flynn The rubber buttons were carried over from true rugby shirts, not a climbers’ addition—they were so the buttons could bend to slide out rather than popping straight off if the collar got pulled too hard in a tackle or a ruck

    That’s a really cool shirt; I’ve got a soft spot for exactly that style. McCoy’s did a lovely repro a couple of years ago, but none of the sizes worked well for me at the time. Still really hoping that they return to it some day with a different pattern.

  5. Really good comparison @bartlebyyphonics, thanks

    You’re right that the front rise on the 125 doesn’t seem as much higher as I would have expected

    From your photos, it seems like maybe similar room in the crotch + upper thighs, but less in the hips + seat and less through the rest of the legs (on the 125 as compared to the 132)?

  6. Don’t pay too much mind to that Heddels article. Information was never their strong suit. If you’re interested in Levi’s history, there are actual books you can read.

  7. Spent a couple evenings this past week tending dye pots of cochineal and red cabbage

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