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I think my first time ever posting with no denim. Inis Meain, Powerwear, Great Lakes, Quoddy. Despite not being into the mocs aesthetic I found a pair of black cxl grizzly boots in their tent sale, my size for like 70% off msrp. Had to try because of the minimal sole, and I have to say I love how they feel as boots, and the black + boot thing gets away from the sort of boat shoe/loafer associations with mocs that I’m not particularly into.

Ha, I also spent too long in one period of my life delivering pies. This pair will be personal.

Came here to say Tender, not even close. My UES pair is linen and only lightly worn, but doesn't feel close to the Tender ones. Out of more standard pairs, I find Freewheelers ones to be a significantly sturdier canvas than say, warehouse, fullcount or TCB.

I also only own one pair of WH and no Denime. (Also, a WH jacket I ordered from Celluloid back in the spring that doesn't come til this winter). I'm really torn on my WH pair. On the one hand I quite like them - the cut is solid and so are the details, but they're the least durable pair of Japanese jeans I've had by a long shot, and also the fastest fading, most drastic shrinking and the worst pocket bags too. They almost feel designed to fall apart, as if that's part of the charm (which it is I concede). I like mine as faded as the next dude, but I also still like that durable workwear part of them to exist. The pair I own is a denim that I think isn't offered that much - I think it's possibly the same design Signet had a contest with, I just I got it before the contest as a 1003xx 1946 model. It's a pretty crunchy denim, one that feels a bit heavier and stiffer than the 14.5 oz that it's rated at. It's one that is a bit different than most others I own. It's not my favorite but it's unique. I can't speak to them ruining Denime but I can say that what they're doing with the brand holds no personal appeal to me, and that what they're doing does seem to all blend together in a way that feels much too close to the cannibalizing, cyclical fashion industry cycle that - theoretically - this hobby encourages getting away from. I get that lots of the brands here have A/W and S/S lines, but the machination behind some of them feels a little more curated or intentional.

I'm mostly wearing a pair of 01's (4-5 days a week, while other days are in a random assortment of more worn things). They're fading a little bit, but honestly probably don't have more than 4-5 months total wear yet. But I hope they're in a good place by the time we get going. My WW2 pair, and my Holk (02 cut) are still in the plastic bags!

I'm at a point where I'd love to break in a new pair (from storage), but I really don't need to. It's a good exercise in staying with everything currently in my closet. My OA's are feeling frustratingly slow right now! It's a little challenge to see just how good they can get in the last 3 months or whatnot.

Hickory isn’t for me but it’s cool to see it. Companion offers it, I think in all of their cuts - one of which seems to possibly fit the bill for you (the loose Tom). https://companiondenim.com/product/jan-027-hickory-stripes/ They’re not quite the typical Sufu fare, and they’re not so repro oriented necessarily, often having a bit of design flair that’s unique to them, but Iu’s shop does everything very well in my opinion. Well, at least everything I’ve got from them has been done well.

I haven’t looked at the new ones but historically Momo uses sanforized fabrics which do indeed shrink less but still do shrink, usually in the realm of 3-5% instead of 10% or so for unsanforized. Sanforized fabrics are also less desirable to some (myself included, though I’m not dogmatic about this) because it can flatten the character out of the denim, fwiw.

@malik tender stores will be back open fairly soon if you can wait a few weeks. Or, you may be able to find 132/136 from other retailers though I would double check that the rise would work for you. I’d second looking at Black Sign and Dawson, or just embrace the process or At Last. I do think some options are out there.

Our trip will be longer and we’re still working that out, just the part I’m talking about, 4-5 days is the goal. Far flung (within reason) is ok.

Right right - elevation. Yes nothing too ambitious. Despite us being Americans we are definitely, for this trip, more for the nice scenic treks in nature over “adventure challenge.” We definitely don’t mind some difficulty, but challenge isn’t so much the goal. Perhaps I should have said 2-5 hour outings. @Double 0 Soul - the relaxing is more for afterwards, as we’d be anticipating a good soaking or three. Will give the Peak District a look as well. We’re not necessarily limited to the UK, though we will make a stop there to see family, so it is convenient.

Switching gears with a question for better travelled/western Europe residents here. My wife and I are taking a trip middle next May and we’d like to take about 4-5 days in a particular spot to do a bunch of day hikes and otherwise lie low, work on writing, reading and relaxing. For day hikes we’re not looking for anything crazy probably 7-12km distances. Any areas anyone recommends? We’ve heard the Lake District in England would suit well, for example, but are still collecting ideas.

I’ve collected 2 orders from Tezo earlier this year, I’ve got 4 shorties (one natural. One a madder dye and 2 indigo tye dyes) and one long sleeve Henley - and if the t’s prove to be fragile, nice as they are, I’ll go back to buying cheapies from Muji or Volcom or whatever I find on sale.. For me the dye was more the selling point and their organic undyed was a bit less than all the brands usually seen here. I’ve no reason to yet deem these things fragile, so I’m optimistic.

@Broark I’ve got (2!) type 900 jackets in Indian black. One is the 19oz cross weave the other standard denim. It’s not the same dye, probably a little less intense/colorfast (though I could be wrong), but anyways, I’m a fan.

If I recall, with some sleuthing, the JPY prices for FC were still to be found on the sites of some lesser known retailers, though I’m not sure if that held after recent adjustments? Still, Bears isn’t the only place. The above brands are all solid recs too. Moto jeans are made by the TCB folks.

YMMV but to me this says the cut just isn’t what you’re after. Yes, jeans are not tailored garments and close enough is usually enough but there are jeans that have those fuller legs without the sloppy waist, (like Tender 132/ or FC 0105 or many others) they’re just not the 40s.

That looks good @fabes. I ended up with a few more 170s in different colors. Really like them. They’ll be my staple from here on out I think. My 175s are perfect for a more slouchy sort of deal.

@Double 0 Soul I would agree that the online world of that is ridiculous! However, one not need to be a part of that to have something better than instant. I took a set it and forget it approach, personally. (Comparison being the thief of joy and all). Found an affordable and solid espresso machine and good local beans, and a good travel solution (that’s the picopresso). Haven’t much messed with that for years now. The biggest thing is just buying good beans and grinding them before brewing. Anyways, much as I love coffee, I wouldn’t be surprised if I don’t drink it at all in a few years. This last round without caffeine has been easier than previous ones and I think it has a net negative for me. Without coffee, I sleep better and am less stressed, which is a bit of a bummer but hard to argue with.

@jeash90 nothing fancy. Just a breville express. Or honestly I use a picopresso and hand grind a lot of the time when I want a different bean than is in the hamper of the breville. While I enjoy it quite a bit let’s say I get more finicky with denim ha. @MJF9 chemex is definitely my preferred way to go if I’m doing normal coffee.

^ ha. This is what’s in our house. To be honest, I am an espresso guy. It’s all I tend to have. Pulling my shot in the morning is one of life’s primary pleasures. On occasion an Americano but not often. If I have coffee at all - usually out of necessity - it’s black. That said, I try to take some time off from caffeine about twice a year and am currently about 3 weeks (caffeine) sober, so my wife suggested some tea out of this powder. I don’t mind it. Still miss my espresso though, but I may try this in a (coffee) drink once I fall off the wagon again. Let me also register a dissenting opinion from above. Cinnamon improves a great many things!

I can't do it. I've got one pair that's sized up two, effectively, and I like it once in awhile but at some point IMO you start to get away from how the jeans come to look good in the long run - that is a timeless, very flexible fit that can be worn almost all of the time. You have to really commit to the whole bit to pull off this look - and more power to the people that can do it for long enough to get it looking really good. I always just revert to the mean of wanting to be wearing at least somewhat properly sized things.

Whew! What a bit of history. Sorry to hear how it ended, but glad the crew here has some life. Honestly the sanest tiny corner of the internet I ever did find, though I know it didn’t used to be so.

I've only been hazily focused at best since May, wearing my 01's on average maybe 3-4 days a week. I made my FW 51's the main before that, and I really like where they're at right now - my OA's are only just starting to show some signs and it feels like it's been ages! Hoping they pick up steam soon... Meanwhile I acquired enough stock to last me a solid decade if I can just keep my size in check (maybe unlikely).

Three months for me to continue to work in my OA 01's as best I can so they don't go on hiatus looking too new, which they still do! Need to stop rotating in the others.