AlientoyWorkmachine

Why keep them nameless? I guess I'm old school but it's not some evil deed to issue well deserved and honest spirited criticism. I guess that's what going through a career in arts and journalism does to you, but I wish people would get more critical and that the recipients not see it as a personal attack. It would be useful for the forum. Like, when I say my warehouse jean stitching is comparatively fragile, it doesn't mean I don't like the individuals involved or that I wish the brand ill will. It does mean I probably won't buy them again unless there are direct reports of efforts to increase cotton stitching durability as other brands seem to have little problem doing.

I still think that it’s mostly limited to a few brands doing better raw denim than anywhere else - but it’s not about the quality moreso the whole package. That, and if I want something closer to a vintage “American” garment but new I think they’ll do the better - or maybe just more desirable for me versions (trousers or whatever else). I’ve had a few pretty disappointing mij things as well. For most other stuff I don’t think that way. Esp things like pullovers/sweaters. I do think that - at least here in the US - if you get some MIJ stuff from Japan they are a better value for the quality than something comparable from domestic retailer. I’ve gotten a few knits from Jackman over the past year - straight from Japan - and while not cheap they are fantastic quality esp for the Japanese price.

This is usually how I feel about T shirts and plenty of other things but I would pay even more for the good socks than I do because they really make my life that much better and actually play a huge role in keeping me properly warm where I live. I’ve tried to find comparable ones stateside but no luck so far. I’m in a wool hat and wool socks a full 6 months of the year or more, and it’s not even that cold where I am but I feel better for it - and this time of year I tend not to wear socks at all. The cheap ones don’t cut it usually - I’m either going good socks or no socks most of the time. Not too many items impact physical comfort as much as good socks for me.

I can’t tell a difference between my corrymoor and tender mohair socks. So much so that I wonder if they source William with the socks. So yea, I love my Tender ones too. I just have one pair but they’re interchangeable w the other mohairs.

I have yeah, it's what I got before the corrymoor ones. the darn tough ones were the best I'd found, and for me now they're not even close. I run cold generally and the mohair wicks moisture a lot better (especially after the socks are worn in, in my experience the darn tough ones lose their magic in about a year - haven't hit that point in longer trials with the mohair ones).

They don't hold a candle to Corrymoor Mohair socks IMO. Only prob is they're a little spendy and shipping is super slow from UK - they use royal mail and don't give discounts for multiple pairs. But I'm going on my 5th year of regular rotation of my first pairs. The companion sock is the best thing I've found for basically any weather below 65F - and all throughout the winter - after that I'm often barefoot in my birds or just use regular cotton socks.

I keep telling myself I’m done but no pocket flap and wider shoulders I have to think about it. Those will probably make it the most comfortable fit for my build. I do lack a proper type 1 (that isn’t flannel lined at least). Gah.

I’m going just by impression and not measurements but my 1003xx - which came one wash - seem as if they’ve shrunk close to as much as a true raw pair would have over 4-5 washes. Length but also knees, thighs etc. Waist never a problem but they’ve gone from a pretty true straight to a slim straight basically.

They carry Orslow in my local shop and I just don't love the stuff in person. It looks good but just isn't on the same level IMO as some of the other stuff that (unfortunately) my local shop doesn't carry. A look book in this corner of the clothing world is of less utility too I think, since other things not translated through on figure photos can matter a good bit.

That's not cowboy though. Probably tougher on the clothes though. Controversial maybe but I'm also a believer in blue and black denim (either combo)...sometimes. It depends. But totally doable. No rules!

Good thing (almost?) none of us are cowboys and that most people who wore jeans weren't either.