Freewheelers, Bootleggers Reunion, Bubo, etc.

[AnOldFolkSong]

Edit: 1947 601xx, 100 wears

 

Edit: 1951 601xx, ~150 wears

I didn't wear them for all of 2024, so they look pretty much the same; I was wearing the Dior Homme's. Now I'm wearing my Samurai Russia Edition until September 1. I've got a pair of Oni Ishikawadai's squirreled away for the Indigo Invitational. I should've joined the Word of Mouth contest. @shredwin_206

Edited Sunday at 11:40 PM by AnOldFolkSong

[julian-wolf]

@shredwin_206 Picked up the ‘47 506xx!

I’d been meaning for a while to check out Brogue, which is around 40 minutes from me over in San Carlos. They’re closed on Sundays, which is my main running around day, so it didn’t seem like it was gonna happen organically. Finally made the time yesterday to drive over there and spend a while browsing, and it was a great setup. Decent selection of Freewheelers and also Timeworn Clothing, neither of which are ever available at any of the other shops around here. Overall a pretty cool vibe; it reminded me a lot of Standard & Strange 10ish years ago before they started focusing so heavily on artsier / more fashion forward brands. Seemed really well curated—certainly not everything there was for me personally, but everything that I saw did at least seem interesting and well thought-out, and the whole selection seemed cohesive and intentional, which is more at this point than I can say of Self Edge or Standard & Strange, as much as they both have going for them.

I was mostly interested in trying out some At Last & Co., but nothing that they had in my size really spoke to me. Tried on the TVW 506xx just out of curiosity though, and I’m glad I did. I always figured if I bought a new TVW jacket I’d get it from Seiichiro, and I also always figured I’d take a size 44. Turns out the 44 was way too small (!), so it’s a really good thing I got to try one out in person. Ended up going with a 46 and it fits perfect. Pictures to come.

[shredwin_206]

@julian-wolf oh hell yea. Cant wait to see photos brother!  

@AnOldFolkSong those both look great!

[CSL]

I made it to Brogue once, on the way home from SF. So nice to have the opportunity to actually try on those brands. I need to get back there.

[srudy]

There’s actually a denim meetup at Brogue this Saturday from like 2-5pm if any of you are interested! I’m not going to be able to make it, but I think even some LA folks are coming up. 

[vlad_III]

On 3/23/2025 at 3:51 AM, shredwin_206 said:

1947 fresh from a hot wash and dryer. Hope to fade them like @Double 0 Soul eventually. Do you still have any of your pairs hanging around? 

That patch didn’t last long. 
do they keep shrinking with so many hot washes and drying?

[shredwin_206]

@vlad_III I always hot wash and dryer. Yes it always jerky the tags. Hah. Idk if they’re shrinking but I’ve been hitting the gym a lot so legs are growing as well 

[vlad_III]

6 minutes ago, shredwin_206 said:

@vlad_III I always hot wash and dryer. Yes it always jerky the tags. Hah. Idk if they’re shrinking but I’ve been hitting the gym a lot so legs are growing as well 

Next pair size up!

I’m hitting the gym and they are getting looser. Opposite problem lol

[shredwin_206]

@vlad_III I did size up from 33 to 34. I think 36 would be way too sloppy to wear. 

[vlad_III]

24 minutes ago, shredwin_206 said:

@vlad_III I did size up from 33 to 34. I think 36 would be way too sloppy to wear. 

Probably. In that case you should at least feel very good about the gains!

about the shrinkage, was just wondering if the length changes much with frequent washing and drying. Or if it stops after the first one or two. 
 

I give raws two warm washes and dryer runs and then just wash cold from there. Haven’t noticed dramatic changes.