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On 4/4/2024 at 12:35 PM, Yan90 said:

He is more Acronym than E. 

(fotos and vid are from Bulgarian retailer "LUDAconcept" ) 

 

I respect how hard he tugs on those cords, I am way to scared to do that

SK-30 is so dope, I have been waiting for this for a year!!

On 1/5/2024 at 9:57 AM, zimmerman said:

Tend to agree. Where did you cop? I unzip the bottom as well, makes the fit look way better. Also worried about the cuffs and babying them...

Overall, it's oversized in a good way. 

I got it from Less One Seven out of Calgary. Fabric is so soft my wife can't stop hugging me when I wear it haha

I recently purchased the J117 on boxing day sale and I love it! The HL fabric is so soft and warm yet breathable. I love the mesh cuffs although I worry about the durability of the fabric. It is the same mesh used for some of the P30 / J56 internal pockets. The Zipper is super chunky and adds a nice weight to the piece. Because of the size of the zipper it does bunch up and make you look pregnant but slightly unzipping the bottom zipper fixes this. The back zip sling gives the hoodie a lot of structure and makes the J117 feel more substantial while wearing it.

Over all, this shit goated.

Anyone have a J65-WS ? Looks so comfy, I would love to hear about it.

On 11/27/2023 at 12:21 PM, NinjaGuyInToronto said:

Thoughts on the J117 -

Fit
TTS IMO. I sized down, but wish I had gone with my normal size. The jacket is fucking huge, but the hem is what sets the fit. It's tight on the bottom and roomy up top. This is a maternity wear item. I bought this hoping for something along the lines of a cozy S21 with a zipper, and a sling design that works well with a jacket on top. This turned out to be the opposite (I know the 'J' designation should have been a tip-off). It is an overshirt to say the least. I wear my size S over an M J50 and there's still plenty of room. In fact it actually fits better the more bulky you make the layers underneath.

Design
The weird split hem thing really emphasizes the maternity vibes. As a dude, I'm not anticipating the pregnancy that would really make this feature pop for me. I like the idea of a giant warm sweater, but IMO the gaudy reverse coil WR zippers really throw off the look. This jacket is clearly not intended for rainy days, why put that ugly shiny crap on what could have been something much more understated? Given that it is truly an outer layer, I would have preferred a traditional sling, and maybe a hidden pocket where the current one resides. I think it would fit the vibe of the jacket much better. This design just seems really ham-fisted and I'm not really sure what the thought process was. There was a lot of potential for a cool sweater (or weird jacket thing) and instead we get this overly bulky mess.

Functionality
While the material is warm and soft, ultimately it has absolutely no wind resistance. It's pretty cold and windy here, and I almost always layer some WS underneath. Unfortunately that means I don't really get that next to skin enjoyment of the fabric. Maybe it's the fact that I sized down, but the jacket seems to always ride up on me because the hem is so tight. This is further exacerbated by the bulky zipper(s) on the EX model that work to constantly bulge out the belly. This jacket seems to be designed for the sole purpose of making the wearer look fat. Undoing the bottom zipper a bit helps, but when combined with the split hem only serves to emphasize how fat you look - "you can't even do up your zipper!" The hem and double zip also make zipping up the jacket very annoying because it aligns on a weird angle rather than the straight line of a normal zipper. I am also not a fan of the alternative sling design. Like it slings, but it doesn't hold it as tight to your body as the old design. It's also more of a pain to deploy. Finally, the hood is just too big. It flops down over the eyes and needs constant adjustment. There's no cinch provided to pull in the excess material.

Overall, it's wearable, but just disappointing given the potential of what it could have been. I will wear it occasionally, but I think in most cases I will stick to the more functional pieces of my wardrobe which require less effort, and offer better features. It'll spend most of its time parked in the odd duck section of the closet next to the CP4.

Pictured below layered over a tee, hoodie, and J50-WS to bulk it out. The shemagh helps hide some of the ugly WR zipper.

 

I have the same issues with the tight bottom Hem on my J58. I feel like I need to unzip from the bottom a bit or curl up the bottom like ACR has done in the newer product photos

1 hour ago, segue said:

P38s hitting retailers too or only ms

MS exclusive. From my understanding, any product photos with the grey/darker background indicate the product is exclusive to MS going forward.

Anyone have insight on the sizing of the J91 WS vs the J58 WS? I find the J58 a bit sung in an L and from the sizing on the MS the J91 dimensions seem smaller per size in almost every way so I think I would need an XL.

On 9/19/2023 at 6:40 PM, bboysparrow said:

Lets talk Coats.

Has anyone over the years had an Acrnm coat that they really enjoyed?

I'm partial to the J46-S. It seems to be the right amount of everything. Versatile, simple and great.

I love the J82 - WS,  so many different ways to wear it! And it is such a long jacket, looks super cool having the one leg pop out of the jacket due to the off center zipper while walking.

16 hours ago, Davidwyh1998 said:

2024's mothersite exclusive. Not sure about the specific season.

Gives me more time to save up hahah

Anyone have any information about those long P30s with the zipper on the inseam to convert into a skirt?

16 hours ago, futurecowboy2099 said:

this has probably been asked before -

any tips for dyeing stotz? or is it just so dense it isnt really doable? have 2015 p10s that are past the point of tasteful patina

Pics of the current condition of the pants?

4 hours ago, AggaCityGang said:

It's actually a very conveniant and fast way to close your collar with one hand with a button. (2 in case of the 120) It closes pretty well because the top of the front part covers the other one from above.

I can understand if you find it visually not appealing since a flap is kind of sticking out and it doesn't look very clean, but it is very functional, and I use it all the time on the 28. It's not just a "lazy way to cover the zipper". I don't even think that is what it is meant to do at al, especially considering the 120 doesn't have the top zip anymore. Which is a good call I think, I never use it on te 28, it's kind of useless and in the way. It also leaves a small hole in the throat area which I thought would be an issue, but it hasn't been. Still removing the top zip and second might have fixt that all together, so looks like that collar is an improvement.

The part I don't really like visually is that the main zipper with pull doesn't really fit under the small flap its under, so it will always stick out. I gues that makes it more accessible, but it's not very good looking imo. Still really love the 28 1.4 tho, think people really sleeping on it.

 

hahah Yeah "flap to hide the zipper" was not the most eloquent way of phrasing what I meant but I find that flap jarringly unsleek. Do you like this collar more than older versions of the J28?

Man I am really not a fan of the neck closure on the J120 and new J28. I feel like it is so lazy, like lets just add another piece of fabric to conceal the zipper. 

How much was the 3A-1 CR that came out today?

I have seen a lot of people saying that P10s are their favorite ACR pant. What shoes to do you wear with yours? I find them so skinny that only a few pairs of shoes I own look good with them such as Vapormax and City socks.

Any idea when the P30A long version would come out?

I swear 95% of pictures people take wearing P30s have the bottom cuff attached. Am I the only person that thinks they look way better without the cuffs? Am I insane? What is the meaning of life? Who am I? 

2 minutes ago, bboysparrow said:

I did searching on this thread back to 2014. 

Is anyone using a 14" laptop in their 3A-1? I understand that it's not really a laptop bag as it doesn't allow the bag to conform to your body since it can't bend in the middle section. Does anyone have difficulty taking their laptop in and out along with other items inside of it?

The next step up is 3A-5 with a dedicated laptop cover/pocket but it seems too large and unwieldy for simply a smaller laptop. No in-between looks like.

I carry my 13 inch macbook pro in my 3A-1 with no issues besides the fact that there is no padding to protect the computer from bumps. As long as you are careful when handling the bag it works fine. I am sure a 14 inch computer would fit but may be a bit tight.

15 hours ago, dreamboatjustsoul said:

feel like since E broke up with Ken-Tonio, the visual and branding stuff just went down hill

Who is Ken-Tonio? What are some examples of their work?

oooo

5 hours ago, CountZatara said:

A small thing to note: The NG4-SS product shots do not show the ear holes. I just got mine today. I don't know if that's a deal breaker for others.

Ear holes?

29 minutes ago, DROVES said:

out of curiosity, how many folks use their gravity pockets, and what do they carry? 

my phone’s too fat for them usually and things like a pocket tool slide right through. 

maybe i should carry my wallet in there for some tap to pay convenience?

but E’s new jutsu had me realize i haven’t been capitalizing that space since the novelty wore off if y’all have some EDCs

I put my metro card in them during the winter, super convenient. I don't know if i am just dumb but I find it very difficult putting things in there and popping the button to get them out.

On 12/19/2022 at 3:43 PM, NinjaGuyInToronto said:

For those who hate details and bullet points - yes, it's a pretty cool jacket and I wear it a lot.  You can stop reading now.

For those who would like a bit more info -

General Impressions

• Seems to not give off too much school shooter vibe which was my initial worry when purchasing
• It fits pretty big.  I'm usually between a size S and M depending on the fit, and was glad I went with the S on this one
• Pockets work well and bags don't interfere with access for me
• I wear this as a rain coat and the length works well for keeping me dry
• I usually fasten the lower button since the bottom tends to blow around a lot when it's left open.  I don't notice any motion limitations when walking around.

What I like -

• I find the main pocket design really successful.  Since you can't get to your pants due to the length, the main deep pockets with internal phone pockets are super convenient.  They keep the weight situated nicely considering how light the jacket is.  Also there's 2 phone pockets which is nice if you carry both a personal and a work phone like me. 
• The holster pocket is also awesome for a wallet or smaller items.  Again, it seems to hold the weight in a perfect location that is comfortable, doesn't shift around much, and doesn't make the jacket awkward to wear.
• The asymmetric 2-way zip + CF buttons give a lot of configurations for wearing the jacket, and imo is probably one of the more successful designs from ACR in this regard
• It accommodates an insulator nicely with the aux zip and I've been pairing with the J74 (size M in fact) which seems to work well (pictured). 

What I don't like -

• The hood sucks.  It doesn't really stay on that well in the wind and I'm not a fan of the cinching mechanism.  I swapped on the hood from the CP4 (pictured) which works a lot better for me.
• I think that front kangaroo pocket thing is kinda useless.  It's not intuitive to keep my hands there (too high up) and not really where I want to store items either.
• The usual gimmick stuff like the headphone magnets and interops continue to be useless for me.  Maybe moreso than usual as the hood design seems to interfere with the magnet placement.
• The jacket sling mount seems to be different than my J47 with it being on the other side of the interops zipper rather than the normal under arm location.  I guess it's so that the sling doesn't interfere with the zipper anymore, but it just makes the sling hang funny compared to the normal configuration.

All in all a pretty cool coat.  Reasonably functional and versatile.  A bit underrated imo. 

 

Thank you for this information! I am still a little scared about the sizing. I have a L size J1A GTPL and a L size J58 WS, the J1 fits perfectly but the J58 is kinda tight in the chest, the measurements for the J82 show the chest is even smaller than the J58 63cm vs 64cm. Do you think I need to size up to XL?