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

[Sigur Rós]

Hi folks,

I have a pair of sda 103s which fit perfectly on the waist but the legs are not slim as I would like them to be.

Would it possible for a tailor to slim the legs down without ruining the selvedge?

Thanks

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Yes, you would need a tailor that takes in the leg from the inseam. Railcar does it:

http://www.railcarfinegoods.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1514

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Edited October 9, 2015 by hoggreaser

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Evisu 2000 is a '66 inspired cut and with the No.2 denim sanforized as you know. Real McCoys offers a range of sanforized denim and isn't the Lot. 004 a slimish '66 cut?

 

Other than that..I don't know much about sanforized denim

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Edited October 12, 2015 by hoggreaser

[Bobbo]

Hoggy, I don't know if Devi's '66 cut is sanforized or not but I noticed on Facebook that he only have one size left in a 34 going for 10 000 yen. Might be worth checking out.

Edit: His homepage: http://denimproject.net/

Edited January 4, 2015 by Bobbo

[GewoonJeroen]

Hi guys, I want to sell my limited edition nr 5 of 26 Levi's Vintage 501XX but I don't know what to ask for it. I saw a similar kind at 16oz Berlin and they were 650 euro. I wore the pants a few times but it just isn't my style.

Can someone advice me?

 

here are some pics:

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Edited October 12, 2015 by hoggreaser

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Edited October 10, 2015 by hoggreaser

[GewoonJeroen]

haha whoops, yeah I meant 14oz Berlin 

 

Yeah I thought also, but the Spur Bites is a collection of 501 pieces, and this says 26 pieces.

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Edited October 10, 2015 by hoggreaser

[Bobbo]

Good shout Bobbo.

 

They are unsanforised, but still kinda what I was aiming at in terms of the fabric. Mich posted his pair here - it might just be me but the denim looks similar to the Resolute 710 fabric?

Yeah, I see the resemblance post-soak. Most impressed by how much the denim changed from pre-soak to post-soak. Completely different look to it.

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Edited October 10, 2015 by hoggreaser

[Bobbo]

Ah, it was on his personal page! Here's the stock: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2yJqDcGQ9RaYUl2QzVwaFp0LUk/view. 

I think you are right about selling off the last stock. Shame really, the denim from the competition looked really good.

[setterman]

Hoggy, just picked up a pair of LVC 551ZXX on clearance from mr porter. They're exactly what you're looking for. But, don't buy them unless you can get them 30 or more % off. They are not worth the $260 most places are asking.

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Edited October 9, 2015 by hoggreaser

[setterman]

Been thinking about selling the 78s. Too much thigh and not enough rise.

Not sure why the 551ZXX isn't a popular style. Probably the zip. Only company other than levis in know making a copy is the Warehouse 1105. If you want a pair of the LVCs, you'd probably want a 33. They measure 1/2 to 1" over tagged, and don't shrink.

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Edited October 9, 2015 by hoggreaser

[setterman]

As far as I know, the denim used in the current 551zxx is Cone. A sanforized version of the denim used for the '54 501zxx. I don't believe it's as heavy as advertised (over 14oz), though all lvc denim feels light to me when compared to similar weight japanese denim.

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Edited October 10, 2015 by hoggreaser

[Maynard Friedman]

Can anyone think of a typical '66 inspired cut in a sanforised denim? 

 

I know about the '67 505 from LVC and other repro's but the cut is disproportionate - legs too slim for the long rise. Conversely I'm of the belief that with a '66 cut the thighs ought not necessarily be that constrictive, just reflecting a nice taper from the mid thigh through knee to hem yet still having a mid rise.  

 

Suggestions welcomed, cheers.

H, you may achieve this look with a pair of appropriately sized down Edwin Nashvilles.

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Edited October 9, 2015 by hoggreaser

[UkeNo]

Is anyone able to tell me if theres' an actual difference in terms of design between the McCoys Monkey Boots and the Lone Wolf Carpenter & Wireman Boots

 

Are they for intents and purposes the same boot - meant to be the same thing, (execution of production etc aside).

 

I have also seen Wireman type boots from other brands i.e Lofgren - Donkey puncher, and so on, are they all versions of the same design/style or am I missing something?

 

Thanks

Edited January 5, 2015 by UkeNo

[mp201]

Can someone explain the sizing on these 512xx(be?) from Rakuten? I've never seen them on here before. Maybe one-wash sizing?

 

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/hinoya/item/oni-512xxbe/

[lysosome]

Can someone explain the sizing on these 512xx(be?) from Rakuten? I've never seen them on here before. Maybe one-wash sizing?

 

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/hinoya/item/oni-512xxbe/

most likely one wash, judging by the patch, texture, etc. (and the measurements)

[macky]

should i have my raw denim hemmed before or after i have worn them for a little bit / the stacks have settled in?

[mp201]

should i have my raw denim hemmed before or after i have worn them for a little bit / the stacks have settled in?

If they're sanforized it doesn't really matter. I would wait a bit to see what length is perfect for you.

[mp201]

Okay, I thought I had my choices for my next impulse buy down, but apparently I was mistaken.

 

I'm hoping I'm missing some brands seeing as the rawrdenim scout isn't helping much. Looking for:

 

31"w

10-11" thigh

7-7.25" leg opening

unsanforized

arculates

 

The closest I've come is TFH-3002 and SG1109/5109. The thighs are way too big though. I'm skinny and wanting a straighter fit but still some thigh 'definition'. Also considering oni 512xx, but I'm afraid the leg opening is way too small for boots.

Edited January 8, 2015 by mp201

[Rain Dogs]

just off the top of my head - you might look at the IH-555-02's. they seem to fit your criteria for the most part. the arc's are blue but still present.

[mp201]

just off the top of my head - you might look at the IH-555-02's. they seem to fit your criteria for the most part. the arc's are blue but still present.

I tried these on, along with the 301s a while ago at SESF. I don't know, I have some sort of negative attitude towards IH, not enough character maybe? Anyways, I've bitten the bullet and got some 512xx's a few posts up. Should be interesting to see how they fit.