SUPERDENIM SMALL QUESTIONS THREAD (Use instead of making new threads)

[King Boo 0]

Thanks for the reply.

You summed up my dilemma well.

I've been wearing and washing this pair heavily and really pleased with the how they've ended up. Nice vintage fade.

The rest of the jeans are still good just the knees are a week spot. Young children mean I'm on the floor all the time!

I'm inclined to at least get the knees repaired and concede that they can't be a daily anymore. But guess that will be best part of £100 once postage and all factored.

[Maynard Friedman 570,721]

I don’t think a knee repair will be anything like £100, even including postage but I could be wrong. Soldier Blue in London (Aldgate/Spitalfields area) is supposed to be pretty good and they use darning machines rather than patching.

I agree with Double 0 about knee repairs - they drape badly and imho look ugly. I’ve worn out plenty of knees in jeans but fortunately my kids are a bit older so that’s not such an occupational hazard for me these days. All my pairs require crotch repairs at some stage though, which easily doubles their longevity and I find taking them to a good local tailor/repairer and explaining exactly what I want is the best cost effective repair.

[Double 0 Soul 13,396]

I've just had a quick look at some price lists and you're looking at £25/knee darned or patched +the cost of postage.

Edited December 30, 2022 by Double 0 Soul

[ColonelAngus 427]

On 11/25/2022 at 1:42 PM, AlientoyWorkmachine said:

Need a weekend/duffel bag that’s on the larger side. Preferably waxed canvas but I’m not stuck on anything. Leather is probably out of the price range. Are there ones you all like? 

Ortleib 

[AlientoyWorkmachine 1,571]

15 hours ago, ColonelAngus said:

Ortleib 

Thanks - those look nice. I ended up with a Bleu de Chauffe bag - I like it a lot. Certainly an upgrade from the 25 y.o. poly sport bag that was tearing at the seams I've had. 

[ColonelAngus 427]

5 hours ago, AlientoyWorkmachine said:

Thanks - those look nice. I ended up with a Bleu de Chauffe bag - I like it a lot. Certainly an upgrade from the 25 y.o. poly sport bag that was tearing at the seams I've had. 

I actually don’t own an Ortleib, but plan on buying a 40L duffel when I get the chance. Love that they have backpack straps built in, are waterproof and can hold a lot. My current duffels are a Gustin waxed canvas I bought yrs ago and a Filson canvas duffel I got on clearance. The Filson I use for my son’s basketball gear. The Gustin is my bug out bag

[Maynard Friedman 570,721]

I have this UK-made 50L Alpkit bag. They have it in 30L too and other cheaper alternatives. I highly recommend it.

[specialchild 69]

Does anyone know if there is a difference in chainstiching between a Union Special 56300 and the more coveted 43200G?

A local shop of mine introduced a chain stitching service, which is obviously extremely convenient. However, they advertise that they use a 56300 machine (which looks more traditional). I had never seen a machine other than the really old looking 43200G ones. Can there even be such a thing as a “better” chain stitch that something else? Perhaps more prominent roping?

[AlientoyWorkmachine 1,571]

27 minutes ago, specialchild said:

Does anyone know if there is a difference in chainstiching between a Union Special 56300 and the more coveted 43200G?

A local shop of mine introduced a chain stitching service, which is obviously extremely convenient. However, they advertise that they use a 56300 machine (which looks more traditional). I had never seen a machine other than the really old looking 43200G ones. Can there even be such a thing as a “better” chain stitch that something else? Perhaps more prominent roping?

I can't speak to the differences in the machines but I've always thought that the roping had less to do with the machine than the technique of the person hemming - isn't it essentially the result of so called technique flaw where the stitched fabric is pulled askew - ie it doesn't line up straight with the pant leg it's stitched to? I was never too impressed with the roping on the Raleighs I used to wear even though the hemmed everything on the 43200 in their shop - and some lockstitched pants I've seen had better roping. I think the best is if you get the right machine and the right technique though - TCB seems to have that dialed from what I've seen. 

[Maynard Friedman 570,721]

I believe the 43200G was designed for stitching bags but later used for chainstitch hems. It was discontinued apparently because it was a single purpose machine and its tasks could be accomplished by other multi-purpose models. I’d agree with @AlientoyWorkmachine that’s it’s the skill of the user that is key and not just the machine. I think some repair/hemming places use a Juki which can provide good results in the right hands.

I’m sure there are plenty on here who know more than I do and there are a few chainstitching threads on the forum if you search hard enough! Anyway, here are a couple of interesting links for the discussion:

56300 overview

Critique of the 43200g

Personally, if it was local I’d definitely give the 56300 a go.

[ColonelAngus 427]

For those of you in the US that have ordered items from overseas that exceeded $800 in value, what did you pay in duties and taxes? Is it % based? Is every carrier different?

[unders 5,639]

Does anybody know where I might be able to get steel toe caps removed in the UK? I’ve contacted some of the Google hits for ‘Red Wing shoe repair UK’ and none of them have come back to me. Perhaps I should be looking at people that do real work shoe repairs (ie, shoes for folk that actually build railways rather than for cosplayers like me .)

Cheers 

[Maynard Friedman 570,721]

@unders As a first step I’d contact both Red Wing and probably someone like William Lennon in Derbyshire to ask if this type of repair/modification is even possible and if so, then ask them for recommendations. You may already have done this of course!

[Talan 452]

21 minutes ago, unders said:

Does anybody know where I might be able to get steel toe caps removed in the UK? I’ve contacted some of the Google hits for ‘Red Wing shoe repair UK’ and none of them have come back to me. Perhaps I should be looking at people that do real work shoe repairs (ie, shoes for folk that actually build railways rather than for cosplayers like me .)

Cheers 

Yes, but did railroad workers turn to high end artisans to acquire and modify their footwear? 

Edited January 13 by Talan

[unders 5,639]

@Maynard Friedman Thanks MF - I haven’t gone to either of those. Feel sheepish admitting that, RW direct would be the logical first port of call 

 

[Duke Mantee 14,838]

On 1/13/2023 at 9:27 AM, unders said:

Does anybody know where I might be able to get steel toe caps removed in the UK? I’ve contacted some of the Google hits for ‘Red Wing shoe repair UK’ and none of them have come back to me. Perhaps I should be looking at people that do real work shoe repairs (ie, shoes for folk that actually build railways rather than for cosplayers like me .)

Cheers 

https://yorkshiresole.co.uk
 

Speak to Dean - nice guy 

[unders 5,639]

Thanks @Duke Mantee I’ve dropped him a line. 

[ColonelAngus 427]

I need sizing advice on Air Jordan 1’s. I wear a size 10 New Balance 574 and size 10 in Onitsuka Tiger. Would I also wear a 10 in the Jordan’s?

[Hopethisoneisnttaken 1,851]

Anyone here has experience with Avant magazine? Recommended? If not, other magazine recommendations? 

[Lalafufu 13]

Were the original jeans worn by goldminers and made by Levi’s slubby?

[ColonelAngus 427]

Who makes a decent pair of thermal bottoms that don’t disintegrate? The issue I have is that every pair I buy the back of the calf area always wears through because of friction and I wind up with holes. Is this inevitable regardless of brand, or does someone out there make tough as nails thermal bottoms that are bomb proof?

[julian-wolf 7,967]

I’m sure this has been asked & answered 3 dozen times, but who do folks like for resoling Northampton-style shoes? My Tricker’s (Goodyear) are overdue, and my Hoggs of Fife (veldtschoen) will be getting there some time in the next year or so

[Duke Mantee 14,838]

9 hours ago, julian-wolf said:

I’m sure this has been asked & answered 3 dozen times, but who do folks like for resoling Northampton-style shoes? My Tricker’s (Goodyear) are overdue, and my Hoggs of Fife (veldtschoen) will be getting there some time in the next year or so

This any use to you? https://www.stitchdown.com/cobblers/best-shoe-boot-cobblers/

[busterthehuman 228]

Can someone help me find these jeans without the massive mark-up?

https://sonofastag.com/en-us/products/warehouse-1001xx-original-13-75oz-regular-straight-jean-raw?variant=44240399892784

As much as I love Son of a Stag - being based in the US makes it a little more expensive than I'm willing to go for.

Thanks!

[beautiful_FrEaK 1,675,637]

What's your size?

https://www.cultizm.com/de/denim/jeans/24116/warehouse-co.-1001xx-no-wash-jeans-indigo-13.5oz

[Maynard Friedman 570,721]

14 hours ago, busterthehuman said:

As much as I love Son of a Stag

Not something you hear very often!

[Dr_Heech 568,545]

15 hours ago, busterthehuman said:

Can someone help me find these jeans without the massive mark-up?

https://sonofastag.com/en-us/products/warehouse-1001xx-original-13-75oz-regular-straight-jean-raw?variant=44240399892784

As much as I love Son of a Stag - being based in the US makes it a little more expensive than I'm willing to go for.

Thanks!

  Soas prices are legendary!

Most peeps look around Soas and find what they want, get the sizing/product info they want and then shop around the web for the cheapest price. 

I've only ever used them for their hemming service.

 

[Talan 452]

16 hours ago, busterthehuman said:

Can someone help me find these jeans without the massive mark-up?

https://sonofastag.com/en-us/products/warehouse-1001xx-original-13-75oz-regular-straight-jean-raw?variant=44240399892784

As much as I love Son of a Stag - being based in the US makes it a little more expensive than I'm willing to go for.

Thanks!

Some of stores in Japan still have it in one or two sizes. Masuya, Celluloid, etc.

[busterthehuman 228]

19 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

What's your size?

https://www.cultizm.com/de/denim/jeans/24116/warehouse-co.-1001xx-no-wash-jeans-indigo-13.5oz

Assuming they'll shrink around 1" in the waist, I'm looking for a size 31! These ones seem to be the tapered version?

19 hours ago, Maynard Friedman said:

Not something you hear very often!

hahah they're lovely - I went into the shop last year and was recognized immediately and met with great conversations. Left with a Warehouse & Co sweat. 

18 hours ago, Dr_Heech said:

  Soas prices are legendary!

Most peeps look around Soas and find what they want, get the sizing/product info they want and then shop around the web for the cheapest price. 

I've only ever used them for their hemming service.

 

I'm ashamed to say I do exactly the same - hahah.

18 hours ago, Talan said:

Some of stores in Japan still have it in one or two sizes. Masuya, Celluloid, etc.

Thank you! I'll check those out. 

[Talan 452]

Celluloid has it in Size 32 and Hinoya is Size 30.