Freewheelers, Bootleggers Reunion, Bubo, etc.

[Broark]

Agreed with you on tts @ATWM, plus if we're counting the RB as a direct cut comparison to the standard '51s then I guess I do have experience with the cut as well.
Just a little confused as to why they're looking at the '51 for a looser cut when it's the slimmer offering in the lineup. 

[julian-wolf]

@Henkka My true waist is right around 35.5” and I very comfortably wear the 1951 in size 34. My size 34 Warehouse jeans are definitely a size too small at this point.

[vlad_III]

My waist is 91cm or 35.8 inches. I wear 36.  WW2 and 47 are perfect in 36. 
RB (61) in 36 fit as well but were definitely a tighter cut and lower rise. 

[shredwin_206]

s504xx 1900s denim pullover aging like a fine bourbon. How’s yours looking @MJF9

[MJF9]

@shredwin_206 I don't have one unfortunately matey... yours is looking mighty fine tho!!

[Henkka]

Thanks for all the replies! Size 34 it is. Any experiences with 507xx, I'm fairly sure size 44 wuold be optimal with 42 inches chest?

@Broark not loose, but looser compared to my very tight fitting IH 634S

[Broark]

Fair, I think you'll get that in the top block for sure.
However the leg opening will be more tapered by comparison.

[ATWM]

54 minutes ago, Henkka said:

Thanks for all the replies! Size 34 it is. Any experiences with 507xx, I'm fairly sure size 44 wuold be optimal with 42 inches chest?

@Broark not loose, but looser compared to my very tight fitting IH 634S

I've got a 40" chest and my 507xx is a size 40 which is totally fine if even a little roomier/longer all around than I'd like it.

I've also got the 507B (same cut, black denim) in a size 38 which is generally good but a bit snug in the chest/shoulders. I sized down on it based on my size 40 507xx. It fits, I even think it mostly fits a bit better for what I wanted, but it's t shirt only underneath. In general, a size 38 for me is preferable with sleeve and top to bottom length (I am 5'8) but my chest and shoulders make it a struggle sometimes. With FW I can make it work sometimes if I'm ready for a slimmer feeling up top. 

Edited September 29, 2025 by ATWM

[shredwin_206]

Freewheelers

WWII jacket

1900 denim pullover

1947 jeans

 

 

[indigoeagle]

From Corlection's insta

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPF1yW9EnG5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Edited October 5, 2025 by indigoeagle

[Le Clown Bleu]

picked up some more freewheelers  bits 

also does anyone know how heavy the heavy weight hoodies are from freewheelers?

Edited October 7, 2025 by Le Clown Bleu

[Broark]

I have to say I'm not a fan of the woven labels that FW seems to be putting on a lot of items lately.
Maybe it's to help combat fakes? Sure it's a small thing but I prefer the items (especially the denim jacket) without it.
506xx 1946/47:

Civilian deck jacket:

Standard issue deck jacket:


 

On 10/6/2025 at 12:47 PM, Le Clown Bleu said:

also does anyone know how heavy the heavy weight hoodies are from freewheelers?

I don't have the specific weight in oz., but FW states that it is 1.4 to 1.5 heavier than their medium weight fabric.
It's pretty robust, I like it a lot personally.

[indigoeagle]

28 minutes ago, Broark said:

I have to say I'm not a fan of the woven labels that FW seems to be putting on a lot of items lately.
Maybe it's to help combat fakes? Sure it's a small thing but I prefer the items (especially the denim jacket) without it.
506xx 1946/47:

Civilian deck jacket:

Standard issue deck jacket:


 

I don't have the specific weight in oz., but FW states that it is 1.4 to 1.5 heavier than their medium weight fabric.
It's pretty robust, I like it a lot personally.

Interesting.

Since that wasn't done historically, I think, they never did that. Same with "care instructions".
It might be related to the customs thing? That it needs to be marked on the clothing item.
Would be cool, if they had two versions. But then the shops won't know, if someone from abroad will order something or not. And to keep both versions would be prohibitively expensive.

[Broark]

Let me see what I can find out about it. 

[Le Clown Bleu]

6 hours ago, Broark said:

 

I don't have the specific weight in oz., but FW states that it is 1.4 to 1.5 heavier than their medium weight fabric.
It's pretty robust, I like it a lot personally.

thanks im in the middle of considering one atm

[Broark]

@Le Clown Bleu let me know if there's a specific one you need any more info on, I own a handful of them.

[Broark]

9 hours ago, indigoeagle said:

It might be related to the customs thing? That it needs to be marked on the clothing item.

Confirmed that this is exactly the rationale behind the tags.

[julian-wolf]

I haven’t been following new releases at all for the past few months; that’s a real bummer to see (although the justification def. does make sense)

[Broark]

Agreed, I'm not a fan since I really love their various woven labels.
Just the other day I was looking through my jackets (hoping for some cooler weather ) and thought "I'm glad I got one of the older N-1s, I don't like the new added label".
Hopefully they're somewhat easily removable with a seam ripper or something.

[vlad_III]

So what customs thing is this? What’s the new requirement?

All tees etc, regardless of ultimat Thule, etc will have this?

[vlad_III]

3 minutes ago, Broark said:

Agreed, I'm not a fan since I really love their various woven labels.
Just the other day I was looking through my jackets (hoping for some cooler weather ) and thought "I'm glad I got one of the older N-1s, I don't like the new added label".
Hopefully they're somewhat easily removable with a seam ripper or something.

Any pics of that? difference is not only the new black label that’s been added?

[Broark]

3 minutes ago, vlad_III said:

So what customs thing is this? What’s the new requirement?

All tees etc, regardless of ultimat Thule, etc will have this?

I believe it's in reference to this requirement for country of origin.
I don't think it's a new requirement, but I think generally speaking all inbound product into the US is being scrutinized a lot more than before.
Here's a photo of the label attached to a thermal, it appears to be easily removable with a single stitch holding it in place at the top?

And on the N1, only change is the added black label.
It looks like it could be pretty easily removed with a seam ripper.

[vlad_III]

the label is properly sewn in. Not easy to take out. 
that’s the new N-1. They finally make them in 46. 

[Jeef1]

I really like the design of that ICE shirt but feel like it’s maybe not the best look right now…

I also love the new “Claw” raglan sweatshirt. Anyone getting that? 
 

Lately though I haven’t been buying much clothes. Kinda lost interest and kinda don’t want to deal with extra costs or uncertainty of tariffs. 

[indigoeagle]

9 hours ago, Broark said:

Here's a photo of the label attached to a thermal, it appears to be easily removable with a single stitch holding it in place at the top?

It looks like it could be pretty easily removed with a seam ripper.
 

That would be good. 
And one would think, that the FW guys have only added that begrudgingly and in a way, that it can be removed easily.

[Broark]

7 hours ago, vlad_III said:

the label is properly sewn in. Not easy to take out. 

I worked at / managed a shop where we regularly did stuff like this to our clothes we sold so I'm pretty good with a seam ripper. 
The question I have is on the N1 is the label sewn all the way through to the outside of the shell? If so then that would really be a challenge.

4 hours ago, Jeef1 said:

I really like the design of that ICE shirt but feel like it’s maybe not the best look right now…

I also love the new “Claw” raglan sweatshirt. Anyone getting that? 
 

Lately though I haven’t been buying much clothes. Kinda lost interest and kinda don’t want to deal with extra costs or uncertainty of tariffs. 

Had the same feelings about the ICE shirt and decided not to risk it. Really bad timing to the release of that graphic huh?
I like the grey / oatmeal Claw sweat but I passed for the time being, I've already got too much on the way this season.
I've been feeling the same way too about everything lately, my spending has subsequently slowed down quite a bit.

[vlad_III]

The only thing sewn all the way thru is the loop. Neither of the two labels are. Should come off easily. The tees are different. The label is part of the seem that holds the tee together. 
I went all out this time. Got a few tees. I like the designs on the back a lot this season. 

[Broark]

Honestly the location of the label in the tee seems fine (assuming that’s on the side seam down closer to the hem?  I don’t think I’d really have any reason to remove that personally.

[vlad_III]

12 hours ago, Broark said:

Honestly the location of the label in the tee seems fine (assuming that’s on the side seam down closer to the hem?  I don’t think I’d really have any reason to remove that personally.

Exactly right. Side seam near hem. I’m leaving it too. 

[shredwin_206]