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Shout out to the whole one man brand thing and all that, but those are really ugly, like I-wouldn’t-wear-them-if-they-were-free ugly

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

Hasn’t TCB made it clear that they already have a model in mind for this? Doesn’t seem like it’s up to us to decide one way or another

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.

You’ll lose another half inch over the first few washes (maybe more if you put it through the dryer, but I can’t say for sure from experience). Yeah, though, their factory wash is one of the more thorough ones.

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

@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.

^ Sassafras for all that sort of things

@JohnM They run the same as PNW boots, size-wise. No arch support whatsoever; they’re built right into a flat footbed—but they do mold extremely well to the foot over time, way more so than any non-moccasin I’ve tried.

Union Special / Stevenson / Cane’s / Russell

As always, I’m in if the cut is viable for me

Union Special / Tender x2 / Texomeya / Hollows / Russell

Mid-sentence Union Special / Tender Co. x2 / Tightly Stitched / patchwork Cane’s / Russell Mocs

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)?

Tilley / Okolehao / Deluxeware / Duke’s / Cane’s / Frank’s

If you wear a 33 from Warehouse, you’ll likely be comfortable in either a 32 or a 33 from Freewheelers.

Bubo / Ballpark / Tender x3 / Hollows / Russell @bartlebyyphonics Both fits going off, as expected How do you like the 125 compared to the 132? Does it feel much slimmer up top, in practice?

^ The work boots & also the Western vest—but it’s a good look all the same

Keeping the thread alive w/ WAYWT fit pics (better that than the third page) When I’m not in Tender these M41027 have still been my main go-to. The xxxtra high rise is crazy comfy

Guess I need a new WAYWT spot with the sun getting higher again Tilley / Ooe / Orguiel / Duke / Cane’s / Frank’s

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.

Bubo / Bubo / Roy / Nick’s

I was thinking of the ones with no patch—that only seems like the next logical step

Sugar Cane did it first, 25 years ago ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Back lit Tilley / Tender / Merz / Roy / White’s