Word of Mouth - The Crust & Fades Contest

[julian-wolf]

Post-wash (maybe no. 4?)

 

 

The way these are fading is funny. I agree with the building consensus that they seem to have shed a lot of indigo right at the start and then slowed down to a much more normal rate, which I appreciate. That said, something’s still different. Almost all of my slimmer-fitting jeans end up with pretty much the same pattern of whiskers, and these still have very little to speak of in that department. Meanwhile, the outer-most yarns covering the hidden rivets are already wearing through (one of my favorite bits of aging on any jeans), which usually takes years for me. Maybe it’s the jeans, or maybe my lifestyle has just changed in the past year in more ways than I’ve noticed. I'll be really interested to see where they end up.

Two issues showing up so far, one very minor and one less so: The yoke seam wasn’t folded great during construction (or maybe there just wasn’t quite enough allowance), and it’s opening and fraying a bit near the right outseam; and and one of the hidden rivets has come partially undone. Rivet failures have always been a real pet peeve of mine, since they’re supposed to be the last thing holding the jeans together, and a hidden rivet failure is all the more frustrating since it’s not one that’s straightforward to replace at home. Not a huge deal, in the end—it’s not like the pocket’s going to be falling off anytime soon—but it does feel like a shame.

[Maynard Friedman]

They look great Julian but I can’t see them lasting the distance without multiple repairs - and even then, it’ll be a stretch…

[julian-wolf]

@Maynard Friedman Yes, agreed. Luckily, I’ve never minded putting time into repairing good jeans.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Did some small repairs

 

And some rust on the button 

[Broark]

@beautiful_FrEaK I just noticed the stitching on my pair starting to loosen up in the same spot, how did you go about doing that repair?
Just gave my pair another wash, will report back in a couple of days.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

@Broark just an ordinary backstitch

[Broark]

@beautiful_FrEaK got it, wasn't sure if you had pulled any loose original stitching through the back of the jeans or not. Looks good!

[reallypeacedoff]

Regarding the whiskers, I feel the same way. I assume because it's a lighter denim, it's less crispy to define said whiskers?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

2 hours ago, Broark said:

@beautiful_FrEaK got it, wasn't sure if you had pulled any loose original stitching through the back of the jeans or not. Looks good!

I left the original threads in there. They are a good guide where to stitch. And it was only broken in some spots on the inside 

[ATWM]

^ I’ve had to do this on my pair 3 times now. That said, I had to do that on my OA’s too once I was back bike commuting more. I stitched WMJ pair last about 6 weeks ago and have put quite a few miles on since without any issue, though the fabric will need darning at some point, so I’m swapping them out for the ride sometimes.  Whiskers on my pair seem about normal for me, fwiw. But pretty much no combs. 

edit - actually have had to do this repair on basically every pair I’ve ever owned that had cotton thread, so for me, this isnt remarkable for wmj.

Except Freewheelers. Are we sure Freewheelers isn’t poly cotton?! Ha. 

Edited May 14 by ATWM

[ATWM]

WMJ getting some miles in the Lake District this week. I thought England was supposed to be cloudy and rainy?! 

[Maynard Friedman]

That’s New England you’re confusing us with! Or possibly Scotland.

[MJF9]

@Jared_Lee @ATWM loving the adventure pics... both trips look awesome

@julian-wolf @beautiful_FrEaK some niiicely developing jeans there too...  

[MJF9]

On 5/10/2025 at 3:22 PM, Duke Mantee said:

Another variation of the mini trucker - this time in harness leather for the shell and crust for the innards, oh and different snaps

So... to add a bit of spice to the #WoMCon, our very own @Duke Mantee has only gone and made this cracking mini trucker wallet as a prize.  What you say.  What indeed. Anyone who knows Mike will know what a kind, generous, top bloke he is... this is just another example...
massive thanks mate!!!  

The wallet will be awarded as a prize to the contestant who provides the most posting entertainment over the contest duration.  That's it.  So it's posting and shenanigans ftw!!

It'll be judged by @Maynard Friedman, @Duke Mantee and Simone.  Maynard will kindly organise the vote and announce the winner at the same time as the overall contest winner.

I now have that ^ wallet in my possession... and it's a beauty!!!

Good luck folks!!!

[vIGGiou riou]

prewash

[vIGGiou riou]

postwash (2nd wash)

 

Edited May 15 by vIGGiou riou

[Duke Mantee]

22 hours ago, MJF9 said:

So... to add a bit of spice to the #WoMCon, our very own @Duke Mantee has only gone and made this cracking mini trucker wallet as a prize.  What you say.  What indeed. Anyone who knows Mike will know what a kind, generous, top bloke he is... this is just another example...
massive thanks mate!!!  

The wallet will be awarded as a prize to the contestant who provides the most posting entertainment over the contest duration.  That's it.  So it's posting and shenanigans ftw!!

It'll be judged by @Maynard Friedman, @Duke Mantee and Simone.  Maynard will kindly organise the vote and announce the winner at the same time as the overall contest winner.

I now have that ^ wallet in my possession... and it's a beauty!!!

Good luck folks!!!

Ridiculously kind mate … you clearly have no idea who you’re dealing with.

Although I’ve not posted much, I’ve been watching competition closely. There’s been some great evo already and a lot of brilliant posts so it’s going to the wire to see who has pulled out all the stops … maybe we can add another prize 

[Maynard Friedman]

Perhaps I’ll make another wallet for the last placed contestant! 😆

[CSL]

 

Here's the progress on mine, as yet still unwashed.

The creases are becoming more defined, showing some fading.

Nothing worth reporting on the backside 🫢...

[UkeNo]

Fuck! 😉

NB: From this point forward all fades will be ‘Dad fades’ .

[frank]

1 hour ago, UkeNo said:

Fuck! 😉

NB: From this point forward all fades will be ‘Dad fades’ .

Congrats!!!

[reallypeacedoff]

Congrats @UkeNo!

[MJF9]

@UkeNo Happy days... congratulations!

[Talan]

On 5/15/2025 at 9:48 PM, Duke Mantee said:

Ridiculously kind mate … you clearly have no idea who you’re dealing with.

Although I’ve not posted much, I’ve been watching competition closely. There’s been some great evo already and a lot of brilliant posts so it’s going to the wire to see who has pulled out all the stops … maybe we can add another prize 

The news about this prize is the one I like most out of the whole contest🙂

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Congratulations @UkeNo!

Dad fades are the best fades 😅

[MJF9]

Don't worry, Duke's wallet is now back in its box for safe keeping

[nopal]

Big congrats on the bébé @UkeNo !

[bartlebyyphonics]

congratulations @UkeNo! dad fades always good fades: get ready to keep on washing!

[Maynard Friedman]

Congratulations UkeNo & Mrs UkeNo & baby UkeNo!

[Duke Mantee]

3 hours ago, MJF9 said:

Don't worry, Duke's wallet is now back in its box for safe keeping

… even better news that @MJF9 will fill it with cash