Alec Leamas

How is it so far? I had a couple of henleys from them over the last few years - never quite nailed the sizing so always moved them on - I do have one of the gusset T's left that still fits nicely and gets wear now and then. Looks good fwiw!

Nice, thank you! Been in touch with them over email today and hopefully have a pair on the way to me soon!

Cool thank you, I thought that might be the case - I'll probably ping them a request for "a pair of the current hbt Military Chino"

@SLAYER - What's the lot number on these please? and do you happen to know whether they're standard stock or a seasonal piece? I'm looking here there and everywhere for a solid hbt pair that will be guaranteed roomy enough for me and something from these guys is becoming one of very few choices left

Those photos are definitely of the DSB 1001XX (1000XX) 1947 cut - yet the description is of the Duck Digger 1001XX 1947

@Topnotcher I've just checked all the usual sources (as I'm sure you did too!) and no luck - that model is the most commonly re-run one in the DSB series though if it's any consolation - it's likely it will be released again pretty soon! However, there is a few sizes used here: https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/special/order/confirm/https%3A%2F%2Fjp.mercari.com%2Fitem%2Fm30283227495/13_1/ ...only one in W32 posted above is somewhat used but may be okay for you?

These look great! Really bright blue! I had to let my pair go as for some reason I went for 33 instead of 34 - if they were to re-run i would pick up a 34 for sure. They faded super fast and the blues that were coming through were insane!

That's even more impressive, to get to that stage in 2 years!

They're looking NICE!!! Is that wear solidly throughout the 5 years since release?

Great work!!

In a somewhat unsurprising turn of events - I expect down to the self-imposed restriction to "only wear my 5150's for 18 months" - I have frantically cycled through all my favourite pairs more than I ever have done 😂 @julian-wolf was right back at the start, it was all big talk and no trousers Anyway, I've returned to my 5150's and I am once again delighted with how comfortable they are, and the weight of the fabric. I'll share some more updates on mine soon.

They look great! I was going to say you can't go wrong with a pair of well fitting suede loafers - my ideal recommendation would be the Alden unlined LHS in snuff or dark brown suede...Morjas, Horatio and Meermin all do good versions of these though (as seen there!)

+1 for cap and glasses Being bald and shortsighted, both are borderline essential for functioning out of doors.

Dude, you have a 3 month old. That is doing absolutely more than enough in itself!! Beautiful set of photos by the way - those early days are so so precious. My youngest isn't even 2 yet and I miss the early early times - insanity maybe? I'm okay with insanity if so.

@CSL I feel that in time your approach will have some striking results. You've also piqued my interest in the JL donkey boots recently!