Spiraltoy 1,405 Posted October 8, 2018 Anyone tried RoToTo socks? I’m in the market for a pair of thicker cotton socks. I liked Red heel (the sock monkey sock) and my UES socks are nice. I’ve also tried another Japanese sock brand which I found in Tokyo but I can’t remember their name. They had a store close to Shibuya crossing. Thick, nice and cheap. Doesn’t seem to be available in the eu. What’s everyone’s preferences and why? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oomslokop 178,478 Posted October 8, 2018 i can vouch for tender socks. not cheap, but they're great. naturally dyed and the cotton is thick and super nice. also stay in shape forever. https://www.tenderstores.com/product/hand-linked-cotton-socks/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kicks79 23,299 Posted October 9, 2018 I find that Anonymous Ism and Chup tend to fit all my sock needs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julian-wolf 1,308 Posted October 9, 2018 +5 for Tender socks—1 for each pair in my rotation. Of what I've tried, these are my favorites by far. As to proxy services: Buyee is good if you don't plan to buy more than one item at a time from a given seller. Their option to not pay anything until you've won an auction / finalized a purchase is really convenient, and overall their whole setup seems pretty transparent. They are, however, unable to request that a seller combines shipping for multiple items, even if they're purchased on the same day. Because of this, I've been straying away from them, but haven't yet settled on a permanent alternative. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeman 1,988 Posted October 9, 2018 7 hours ago, Spiraltoy said: Anyone tried RoToTo socks? I’m in the market for a pair of thicker cotton socks. I liked Red heel (the sock monkey sock) and my UES socks are nice. I’ve also tried another Japanese sock brand which I found in Tokyo but I can’t remember their name. They had a store close to Shibuya crossing. Thick, nice and cheap. Doesn’t seem to be available in the eu. What’s everyone’s preferences and why? Chup over anonymosism for me but the sizing can be different between pairs. Rototo are great, like sweatshirts for your feet 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiraltoy 1,405 Posted October 9, 2018 Oh I just realised that I have a pair of Merz b Schwanen as well. They seem really nice but I’ve just worn them twice so can’t vouch for how they hold up in the long run. Thanks for all the answers so far! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maynard Friedman 565,177 Posted October 9, 2018 If you’re looking for socks for a ‘long run’ I really think you should visit a specialist sports shop rather than look at fancy boot socks, etc. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDelage 2,365 Posted October 9, 2018 What are your favorite online stores (selection, information, service) to buy Sugar Cane? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redragon 3,059 Posted October 9, 2018 @JDelage Pants Shop Avenue is definitely one of the best place for anything SugarCane. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maynard Friedman 565,177 Posted October 9, 2018 Yes, PSA or Mil-Mil 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlwdp 1,612 Posted October 9, 2018 Earth Market was my introduction. Best prices IMO for hard to find flannels and one of the few retailers of Indian Motorcycle clothing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiraltoy 1,405 Posted October 11, 2018 On 2018-10-09 at 11:32 AM, Maynard Friedman said: If you’re looking for socks for a ‘long run’ I really think you should visit a specialist sports shop rather than look at fancy boot socks, etc. Ha. Ha. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrownMetallic 600,531 Posted October 13, 2018 On 10/1/2018 at 9:56 AM, JDelage said: Is there an easy way to loosen the main button hole on a new pair? Never had that problem before but my Samurai are super hard to take off... Had [that] on my 1st 710xx. Soak the button hole before buttoning up & wear til dry. U may have to repeat a few times. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrownMetallic 600,531 Posted October 13, 2018 Quick question: Re: Boncoura 66 O/W Are they shrink to tagged?! ... and does the denim stretch much? Thanx! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeloniousMonk 901 Posted October 13, 2018 @BrownMetallic Yes, they do shrink to tagged (or very close). My tag size 32 pair has been worn only a couple days and currently measures 32.5” at the waist. Couldn’t tell you if the denim stretches more easily than normal, but they certainly didn’t strike me as tight / hard-to-stretch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrownMetallic 600,531 Posted October 13, 2018 ^Thanx @FeloniousMonk 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
: ) 20 Posted October 14, 2018 Anyone else have the problem with measuring their best fitting jeans as size 32; but find that with a measuring tape my waist is actually 34-35? Should I be measuring my waist tightly with the measuring tape as fat has some give ;( Does a high rise jean = a smaller waist size compared to a low rise? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDelage 2,365 Posted October 14, 2018 The rise has a huge impact on the waIst measurement. Very rarely do you have a pair that sits exactly where you measure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Oxymoron 235,924 Posted October 14, 2018 Anyone know of a high rise, tapered, stretch fit for men? I recently bought some black stretch jeans from H&M and it's like all I wear now because they're so comfy. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical Observer 65 Posted October 14, 2018 38 minutes ago, An Oxymoron said: Anyone know of a high rise, tapered, stretch fit for men? I recently bought some black stretch jeans from H&M and it's like all I wear now because they're so comfy. Naked & Famous Easy Guy comes in a variety of stretch fabrics. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical Observer 65 Posted October 14, 2018 14 hours ago, : ) said: Anyone else have the problem with measuring their best fitting jeans as size 32; but find that with a measuring tape my waist is actually 34-35? Should I be measuring my waist tightly with the measuring tape as fat has some give ;( Does a high rise jean = a smaller waist size compared to a low rise? Yes, but why do you need to measure your waist when you have a pair of ”best-fitting” jeans to measure instead? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
: ) 20 Posted October 18, 2018 On 15/10/2018 at 4:26 AM, Critical Observer said: Yes, but why do you need to measure your waist when you have a pair of ”best-fitting” jeans to measure instead? I plan to purchase a new pair of jeans where the sizing seems a bit odd compared to my usual size. Also the rises on both pairs are different. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDelage 2,365 Posted October 25, 2018 Guys - how do you take good pictures of denim with a phone? Is the key to have as much (day) light as possible? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maynard Friedman 565,177 Posted October 25, 2018 The key is to take it out of your pocket first 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
: ) 20 Posted October 29, 2018 Do people find themselves incredibly fustrated wearing Japanese denim in hot weather. Especially when the crotch area gets sweaty and tight and you can’t fit your hands into them Momo front pockets. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical Observer 65 Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, : ) said: Do people find themselves incredibly fustrated wearing Japanese denim in hot weather. Especially when the crotch area gets sweaty and tight and you can’t fit your hands into them Momo front pockets. Sounds like a fit related issue with very little to do with the origin of the denim. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_denim 150 Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) On 10/29/2018 at 12:24 PM, : ) said: Do people find themselves incredibly fustrated wearing Japanese denim in hot weather. Especially when the crotch area gets sweaty and tight and you can’t fit your hands into them Momo front pockets. I don't think the origin of the denim matters. The fit and weight should be weather appropriate. I am living in one of the hottest weather and I am sticking to 12-14 oz pairs and staying away from anything super tight. Edited October 30, 2018 by i_denim 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orchestrion 102 Posted November 1, 2018 Does anyone happen to have recommendations for suspender buttons? I have a pair of LVC 1976 that I sized up a tad on, and after wearing a Halloween costume involving cheap snap-on suspender buttons I’ve realized I much prefer to wear them this way. I was looking for some buttons I could add on myself. I’ve had bad luck with cheapo hammer-on buttons in the past and I thought that sewing some on would likely be the most comfortable. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJF9 2,501 Posted November 1, 2018 @orchestrion Morten at FHUTT does ceramic suspender buttons... https://www.forholdingupthetrousers.com/products/ceramic-buttons?variant=1089903439 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
