Freewheelers, Bootleggers Reunion, Bubo, etc.

[Papa_Kaisuki]

  On 8/29/2018 at 9:59 AM, MJF9 said:

So... I went with the 1951 model in the end and they arrived today... an efficient service from Mirror Ball and thanks to @Iron Horse @Flash for their above help...

Initially pleased with them - lovely denim, weight, colour and dimensions are as expected.

However the rear (ass) seems to have surplus denim causing puckering... I suspect this would be an ongoing feature and would annoy me.

I'd be interested to hear if anyone has had this with the 51? Did it go away with wear?

Also is this rear puckering a feature of the 43 model? 

Need to decide whether to keep / return / swap (I'm presuming Mirror Ball allow returns).

Thanks in advance!!

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Thats just the freewheeler's silhouette

[shredwin_206]

Most repro cuts are going to have some form of diaper butt. 

Some give diapers butt

some give wedgie butt

lee jeans have the pockets so far off to the side since they’re made for those who ride horse back and don’t want to sit on their wallet. 

[superheavent]

Hi Guys, i want to buy a pair of 601XX jeans but there are couple types of their jeans on the internet with little info and details... 

Can anyone help giving me more details with of all 601XX series, their cut and fabric? Any help will be appreciated.. Thanks a lot in advance 

[Iron Horse]

  On 10/30/2018 at 5:23 PM, superheavent said:

Hi Guys, i want to buy a pair of 601XX jeans but there are couple types of their jeans on the internet with little info and details... 

Can anyone help giving me more details with of all 601XX series, their cut and fabric? Any help will be appreciated.. Thanks a lot in advance 

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The ‘47 is the widest and has the darkest denim, the 43 is a touch slimmer and lighter-colored, the 51 is the slimmest with the lightest denim. 

The 43 is the WW2 model and doesn’t have the yellow enamel-coated buttons and has green HBT pocket bags.

Of the three, the 43 cut is my favorite.

[superheavent]

  On 11/1/2018 at 2:48 AM, Iron Horse said:

The ‘47 is the widest and has the darkest denim, the 43 is a touch slimmer and lighter-colored, the 51 is the slimmest with the lightest denim. 

The 43 is the WW2 model and doesn’t have the yellow enamel-coated buttons and has green HBT pocket bags.

Of the three, the 43 cut is my favorite.

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Thanks a lot Iron horse! 

Well, i guess i’ll go for either 43 or 51 , i’ll need to check their size chart first.

[Broark]

I’ve been thinking about the ‘43s for some time now, might grab a pair sometime in the future. 

[edmond]

  On 11/1/2018 at 2:48 AM, Iron Horse said:

The ‘47 is the widest and has the darkest denim, the 43 is a touch slimmer and lighter-colored, the 51 is the slimmest with the lightest denim. 

The 43 is the WW2 model and doesn’t have the yellow enamel-coated buttons and has green HBT pocket bags.

Of the three, the 43 cut is my favorite.

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Really?  I mean the color all looks. The same

[edmond]

Oh shit i thought your talking abt warehouse .. my bad carry on

[JDelage]

  On 11/1/2018 at 2:48 AM, Iron Horse said:

The ‘47 is the widest and has the darkest denim, the 43 is a touch slimmer and lighter-colored, the 51 is the slimmest with the lightest denim. 

The 43 is the WW2 model and doesn’t have the yellow enamel-coated buttons and has green HBT pocket bags.

Of the three, the 43 cut is my favorite.

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Very useful. Do they tapper the same?

[kameidaclub]

I started wearing bootleggers golden spike coat

Edited November 2, 2018 by kameidaclub

[Iron Horse]

  On 11/1/2018 at 4:45 PM, JDelage said:

Very useful. Do they tapper the same?

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The 51 is more tapered than the 47 and 43.

Speedway has measurements:

https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/speedway-shop/item/1412002/?l-id=rgm_item_en_recommend_widget

https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/speedway-shop/item/1412003-s/

https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/speedway-shop/item/1412003-s/

The 43 is listed as having the same thigh and knee width, but FW blog claims it’s slimmer. My w33 43 definitely feels a bit slimmer than the w32 47s I had.

Edited November 5, 2018 by Iron Horse

[shredwin_206]

which jeans are the one with lightning bolt arcs? 1939?

Always wanted a pair. 

 

[Iron Horse]

Yep, the 1939! Not in production anymore AFAIK but I think you could ask FW if they might have any left.

Speaking of FW, looking at maybe the camel Golden Spike trousers.

[Jeef1]

I was searching for a pair of the 1939 a couple years ago. I still would love a pair. I contacted a few shops, I think hoosier had one pair left not in my size. FW said they don't have any left and don't plan to make any more.

[JDelage]

Good deals from John Lofgren for someone with a bigger waist than me....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/312419200432

https://www.ebay.com/itm/312419222917

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Freewheelers-Japan-Union-Special-Overalls-Co-Civilian-Crew-Camouflage-Pants/113532969030

[Broark]

Emailed nearly ten different stores trying to find this in my size.
My persistence paid off.

[Smallrod]

Can anyone with the 601XX 1951 comment on the size of the pocket openings?  How big are they/ease of use?

[Broark]

Just ordered a pair of 601xx 1943s, been thinking about them for a long time and made the jump with a Rakuten coupon.
Still fully committed to the Denim Bridge contest but looking forward to these. 

[MJF9]

@Broark look forward to getting your views on them

[Broark]

Super quick shipping from Speedway, lovely jeans! Will try to get some fit pics later, might need a hem on these as they're really closer to a 34 inseam vs. the 32 label.
Nice straight leg fit, plenty of rise. These will be great with my engineer boots in the fall. And the rivets are as sharp as advertised.

[edmond]

Measurements pls me sppedway 

[Broark]

First day wearing the 43's and I feel like they're almost too baggy.  Front looks good, back (top block) looks really big.

[wavehead]

  On 9/17/2019 at 7:38 PM, Broark said:

First day wearing the 43's and I feel like they're almost too baggy.  Front looks good, back (top block) looks really big.

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what chambray are you wearing? looks pretty nice (i always liked blue buttons on indigo chambray).

[Broark]

@wavehead Buzz Rickson, worn for several years, elbows are starting to blow out. Need to photograph it soon.

[Iron Horse]

The 43s look fine to me!

[mlwdp]

  On 9/18/2019 at 12:50 AM, Broark said:

@wavehead Buzz Rickson, worn for several years, elbows are starting to blow out. Need to photograph it soon.

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Did you get your Buzz shirt one size up to account for shrinkage during wash or just your regular size?  

[MJF9]

  On 9/17/2019 at 7:38 PM, Broark said:

First day wearing the 43's and I feel like they're almost too baggy.  Front looks good, back (top block) looks really big.

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I like them mate. Will be good to see how they wear in. FW are on my list (again) now!

[JohnM]

They look good to my sufu trained and certified eye.

How do they fit compared to your Denimbridge pair in 38?

[Broark]

@mlwdp this is an XL, it’s a little slim and if I got another I might go for a XXL. 

@JohnM these feel massive compared to the contest jeans, more room all around. But again these are a very different cut. 

[oomslokop]

they look great, and to me it proves my suspicion that most of your stuff is perhaps one size too small (for my taste at least). this look is already more balanced than many of your other fit pics in my eyes, an xxl in the chambray would be the icing on the cake. sorry for the unprovoked opinion!