Vintage Sweatshirts

[Flash]

two of the sweats i picked up in Tokyo 

 

McCoys on the left Fullcount on the right 

 

 

 

 

Like Aho i prefer the McCoys , the fit feels far better and more true to a vintage sweat but it would be a tough choice if i was to pick the better fabric because both feel great . ill take some pics of the indigo dyed Warehouse sweat i got once i find out where the wife has put it ..... 

[Mr Black]

Both V nice.

[sriracha hot sauce]

Can anyone suggest an alternative to a Buzz Rickson (new fit) crewneck but has a longer length?

 

I have a size small Buzz and it too short for me and the medium is way too billowy.

[goodrain]

Check out Deluxeware. My medium Deluxeware crewneck is longer than my medium Strike Gold(which is probably still longer than the Buzz)

[Sugar Mountain]

Another option for a longer cut sweat is the McCoy's 10oz raglan sleeve sweat. Longer than their Ballpark sweats and the Strike Gold sweat that I own. I really like it and the weight makes it a bit more versatile than heavier options.

 

http://realmccoysnyc.com/collections/sweats/products/medium-weight-sweat-crewneck-grey-mc13021-020?variant=1013144923

[sriracha hot sauce]

^ Thanks fellas!

 

I like the McCoys.....How does that compare to the loopwheeled one?

 

Seems like most loopwheel sweatshirts are really short in length.

[Sugar Mountain]

I'm not sure how the 10oz sweater compares to the loopwheeled one (which is again different from the Ballpark classic sweat) but I have no complaints at all regarding the quality. It's super comfortable and gets better with wearing and washing. Just wish I had more than three or four months to wear it each year!

[Foxy2]

I think I did a comparison awhile ago...

I have all 3 of them.

[sriracha hot sauce]

I think I did a comparison awhile ago...

I have all 3 of them.

 

What's your review between the 3 McCoys?

 

I have the Buzz Rickson and I am happy with the quality and weight, however the length is too short for me. Which would of the McCoys would you recommend?

 

Thanks!

 

EDIT:

 

Noticed your collection also has the National Anthem. I was also considering that sweatshirt since I can find it locally

Edited October 10, 2015 by sriracha hot sauce

[Foxy2]

Here are the 3 RMcC sweatshirts - raglan, set-in sleeve and the heavy, rigid Ballpark one.

Details & workmanship is on a similar level - the most significant differences are the knits and cuts.

The raglan one is the flimsiest and softest, the Ballpark one's the heaviest.

The raglan has the most vintage type cut - wide chest, tapered to the hem, short.

Set-in sleeve on top of the raglan sleeve - sleeve width and length is very much the same...

Please note that the size of the raglan one is L - all others are size M.

I have put the Ballpark sweat on top of the two...

Let's take a look at Buzz Rickson and Anthem/Athletic...

Both are more modern (straight body, little to no taper) and longer sleeves.

Buzz on top of the 2 RMcC's...

Anthem/Athletic on top of the 2RMcC's...

If you'd ask my cat he would recommend Buzz & Anthem/Athletic because he's cheap & easy.

Edited October 10, 2015 by Foxy2

[Foxy2]

Here's a Samurai sweatshirt from a friend of mine...

Second pic is more true to color.

[sriracha hot sauce]

Thanks Foxy2!

 

Is the raglan or set-in sleeve Loopwheeled?

 

 

Here are the 3 RMcC sweatshirts - raglan, set-in sleeve and the heavy, rigid Ballpark one.



Details & workmanship is on a similar level - the most significant differences are the knits and cuts.
The raglan one is the flimsiest and softest, the Ballpark one's the heaviest.

The raglan has the most vintage type cut - wide chest, tapered to the hem, short.
Set-in sleeve on top of the raglan sleeve - sleeve width and length is very much the same...



Please note that the size of the raglan one is L - all others are size M.

I have put the Ballpark sweat on top of the two...



Let's take a look at Buzz Rickson and Anthem/Athletic...



Both are more modern (straight body, little to no taper) and longer sleeves.

Buzz on top of the 2 RMcC's...



Anthem/Athletic on top of the 2RMcC's...



If you'd ask my cat he would recommend Buzz & Anthem/Athletic because he's cheap & easy.

[Foxy2]

I believe it was the raglan one...

[pudaspriest]

Picked up a deluxeware sweat from rakuten. Very nice, not as soft feeling as my strike gold one but I like cut a lot better. I have been wearing it for 3 days in a row, really like it so far. 

 

 

 

[Foxy2]

Good fit - looks good, too!

[Jeef1]

Perfect fit on that, pudaspriest! I've been meaning to pick up one of those Deluxeware sweats. Did you get it from 2nd? How did you choose your size? I wear Medium in Real McCoy Ball Park, Large in Strike Gold sweat, Large in Samurai loopwheeled sweat... Also, any shrinkage (if you've washed it yet)? Thanks dude!

[pudaspriest]

I did get it from 2nd, quick shipping from them on this too! Size wise I went for the xl, 2ND does have a sizero chart for these unlike almost everything else they sell. I also have a strike gold in xl and this is longer and slimmer in the chest. I would probably get a large in the strike gold if I had to do it again, the xl is really big on me, but I wanted as much length as I could get. Washed it once already, no noticeable shrinkage but I wash cold and air dry stuff like this so there might be shrinkage of you use hot water.

[goodrain]

I have a Deluxeware sweatshirt and it barely shrunk at all even with a hot wash and hot dry

[SLAB]

pudaspriest; did u size the Deluxeware sweatshirt same as in other brands?

 

I have a Cushman on the way; hope it is heavy weight

 

So far I have

-2 Freewheelers

-1 Real McCoys

-1 Buzz Rickson

-1 Deluxeware

[pudaspriest]

I went XL, same as in my barns(a zip up however) and strike gold sweatshirts, the deluxeware shirt is slimmer than either of those in an xl

[jstavrin]

Who makes the shortest sweatshirt these days? I'm looking for something shorter and less modern looking than Buzz/SG. 

[whozdrew?]

I don't know man. I have both a Ball Park and a SG and I don't think I can wear either of them because they're so short. The vintage fit definitely not for everyone. The fabrics though... tough to let go of but I might have to put them up for sale.

[itsbenhere]

I don't want to live in a world where guys sweatshirts are shorter than strike gold's.

[Jeef1]

Yes, the Strike Gold sweats, after full shrinkage, are quite short. The Real McCoy loopwheeled sweats are just as short or mayber shorter after a wash and a dry as well.

[jstavrin]

I don't want to live in a world where guys sweatshirts are shorter than strike gold's.

 

Have you ever tried on an old-style Buzz Rickson sweatshirt? They're shorter than SG. You're living in that world, Ben!

 

edit: I actually think the indigo dyed SG sweats are as short as I'd like them to be, but I could never get the regular version to shrink nearly as much. 

Edited November 26, 2015 by jstavrin

[Mr Black]

The Barns sweatshirts are cut pretty short & wide.

[whozdrew?]

All this talk about vintage sweats had me breaking mine out over the holiday and I officially want a pullover hoodie from SG. Green or navy..?

[dwilson123]

I still have issues getting over the ridiculous size of the kangaroo pocket on TSG pull over.  But if it was me I'd go with the green.  I already own too much navy/indigo shit.

[kiya]

I still have issues getting over the ridiculous size of the kangaroo pocket on TSG pull over.  But if it was me I'd go with the green.  I already own too much navy/indigo shit.

 

Agreed, it's a very odd shape/size.  They wanted to make it hold more but i think they made it too tall and it looks awkward.

[Jeef1]

Kiya, any update on the when the new Stevenson sweat will be available from SE? I was checking it out on the SOC website and it looks great. Really like that diagonall cuff!