Freewheelers, Bootleggers Reunion, Bubo, etc.

[CSL]

Haha! Guilty as charged. I talked about dry cleaning the WOMs at one point but never followed through... 

 

Edited December 25, 2025 by CSL

[MJF9]

It's probably a good thing you didn't follow through @CSL or they'd have needed a hot wash

[Broark]

I've never gravitated towards the Highballer shirts, but you wear it well Julian!
I think part of what throws me off is seeing the larger pockets on the smaller Japanese frames that most websites use for their photos.
The pockets look far more proportional on you. Desolation Row just recently released a limited color as well which is nice.

[shredwin_206]

one of the best shirts they’ve ever made 

[CSL]

11 hours ago, MJF9 said:

It's probably a good thing you didn't follow through @CSL or they'd have needed a hot wash

Haha! Industrial cleaning...

[calvinasincalvin]

Does anyone have any suggestions or referrals for a proxy for something at DR? need help grabbing a Teufelhund N1 jacket!

[julian-wolf]

Can you not just email them to arrange international shipping??

[shredwin_206]

@julian-wolf they will only sell the items on their website to international buyers. 
so if it isn’t on their website you’d probably need to find someone to go in and buy and then ship to you. 
@calvinasincalvin where are you based? Brogue is a US Freewheelers dealer and the show that jacket in stock. 

[dada mafiosi]

Jeans: Freewheelers 601xx 1951 

Jacket: Freewheelers 507XX  

Shirt: Freewheelers Neal Cassidy Chambray Shirt  

Boots: Model LVL01 in Vulture last by Onderhoud Handmade 

Belt: Standard Belt in Natural  by Tanner Goods 

[Broark]

Finally getting around to posting my recent deliveries, almost all from the most recent fall / winter season.
As always, any questions or follow up photos / fit requests let me know!
M-1950 trousers in khaki. These are quite a bit wider than the M-1941 from a few years back that I have in camel.



Construction worker trousers from 2021 in a nice brown herringbone.



Heavyweight sweats in jet black and navy with the freedom sleeves.
This is the first time they've made the heavyweight sweat in the freedom sleeve pattern and I'm wearing it now, very comfortable.




Trailblazer in Golden Oak. They changed the pattern to a raglan sleeve and the wool used is much more tightly knit than the previous versions.
 


Thermal lined hoodie in soot black. Been wearing this one a lot already, very comfy and I like the dual zipper.



Double-face cotton / rayon sweatshirt.


Skykomish 3 in 1 jacket, can be worn as a vest, just the base layer or together (as pictured).
The fabric is described as a vintage napped fabric, not exactly sure what that is but it's very comfy.


Longshoreman jacket. This is my first beach cloth fabric, and this version is a medium weight so not crazy heavy. I think I'll be wearing this one quite a bit.

[shredwin_206]

wwii jacket is getting really good 

[mstax]

@Broark That's a nice FW haul! I got the same jet black sweater and love the color on that one. Do you find there is any difference fit-wise between the jet black one with set-in sleeves and the jet navy one with the raglan sleeves? I was pleasantly surprised on how it shrank in the wash. I am about 1.80 meter tall weighing around 80 kg and got the size 46 which was huge upon arrival but after a wash shrank significantly, especially in the length and now it has a very nice oversized, but cropped fit. Wonderful fabric as well.

[Lorcan]

McFly ran a size 42 of the Navy freedom sleeve through the dryer and got a pretty big shrinkage in length. probably nothing too crazy if just washing, but as someone who likes a shorter/boxier sweat this did pique my interest

https://mcfly-store.com/collections/freewheelers-sweat-shirts/products/freewheelers-freedom-sleeve-double-v-sweat-shirt-special-heavy-weight-2534005-jet-navy 

[Double 0 Soul]

Some lovely stuff there B^^

It'll keep you warm when th temps drop below 40°

I love that Trailblazer jumper!

 

[Broark]

@mstax as Lorcan mentioned it does shrink pretty significantly in the length.
I washed and dried mine upon arrival and while I didn't take any measurements it feels a bit shorter than the standard construction heavyweight sweats.
Also for what it's worth I find that the heavyweight sweats continue shrink a little over time with subsequent trips through the wash.
I know I'm biased but I think the heavyweight fabric is some of the best on the market.

[LazyS]

What are the measurements for the zip up hoodie after the dryer? How does the new tag feel?

[Broark]

6 minutes ago, LazyS said:

What are the measurements for the zip up hoodie after the dryer? How does the new tag feel?

New tag is unnoticeable, other than being a slight eyesore next to some of the standard labels.
Measurements after a cool wash and a trip through the dryer.
Chest: 24.5 in.
Length: 27 in.
Shoulders: 23 in.
Sleeves: 25 in.

[MJF9]

On 3/9/2025 at 8:26 AM, MJF9 said:

So I was to'ing and fro'ing on whether to get a size 42 or a 44 in the Powerwear heavyweight sweatshirt (#2434007)

I have FW jackets in size 44 and size 46, so logic says a size 44 in sweatshirts should be good
However, for me, the sweatshirt measurements tend to look, or be, generous... though it depends how you want them to fit

Also, I'd previously got the Lot #2334011 sweatshirt in size 44 without consulting anyone and it's anomalously massive, even after washing it at 90C and sing the dryer (yes, that's another story)

Seiichiro had the idea of sending me both 42 and 44 to help me choose; and asked me to post the comparison (top service from Seiichiro, as always btw).  I've never posted on IG so here we go on Sufu

I know other Sufu'ers get more shrink from their wash/dry methods, so my measurements are a guide to be used with caution 

The pictures are pre-wash 42, pre-wash 44 and then washed 42

Anyhow, happy with the size 42 and it seems the right one for me in Freewheelers sweatshirts 

Size 42 pre-wash / raw

Size 44 pre-wash / raw

 

Measurements chart - measurements can vary depending who is taking them - main take-away here is the relative change

Ta-da... settled on size 42

And then the bad prince got locked up in the dungeon... and they all lived happily ever after.  The end 

The chat above reminded me of this post ^.  Seiichiro sent me a 42 and a 44 in the special heavyweight sweatshirt above as I couldn't decide.  Measurements above for 44 raw, 42 raw and 42 washed, 

 

[okimoto]

After another wash. I give these jeans a bunch of thumbs up👍

[gmn]

1947s I got last December on top of a new pair I got this December. This was my first pair of Freewheelers and I'm obsessed. Perfect jeans. I've worn these for about 8 months out of the year. A few few months in a pair of RBs and in some '51s that I got last year as well. Stoped wearing the '51s for the most part as the cut just didn't really suit me as well as the '47s.

[nopal]

They look gorgeous @gmn

[mstax]

@gmn The marbling on yours is really nice!

[l13902733261]

S506XX restock with the new tag

[l13902733261]

S601xx 44-45 With some bootleg paint work

[indigoeagle]

1 hour ago, l13902733261 said:

 

S601xx 44-45 With some bootleg paint work

In the new WWII denim?
How do you like it? Is it much different from the previous one?

[mstax]

Trying to put some vintage in the mix.

Vintage 60’s Levi’s cut-off 507 vest
FW Highballer Shirt
FW Crew Neck Long Sleeve Heavy Weight Rib
FW M-1950 Chino Camel
Yuketen D-ring belt
RW Oxford Moc 8092

Also some bonus photos of my FW 601xx 1947. These became a little too tight in the waist so switching to a bigger size. Love how it was aging though. Anyway I’ll keep them, who knows I might shrink again.

Edited January 21 by mstax

[l13902733261]

1 hour ago, indigoeagle said:

In the new WWII denim?

Yes. it is the 2025 rerelease in a different denim.

The denim is quite a bit smoother and darker compare to the my 1956. I don't have the older version of the same model for reference.

[ATWM]

featuring wrist with s516xx 1946 

[Broark]

Kind of looks like you’re walking a monkey on a leash. 

[ATWM]

Ha! I see it. When I scanned the negative it brought to mind for me Koudelka’s dog - mostly bc of the snow and the bizarre body language. Don’t get me wrong - mine is a silly photo his is a great one, but I liked the similarities. 

https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4893285