THIS OR THAT? (Use me for all your Should I Buy...? questions)

[edmond]

skull will always have better denim than eternals

[beatle]

Why is that ?

Eternal denim lasts a lot longer, has more vertical falling and the dye itself is a lot darker than skull denim.

[HoustonChris]

Thanks, that does help. Understanding the historical base gives me a better idea of what the fit should be.

[dawei69]

Why is that ?

Eternal denim lasts a lot longer, has more vertical falling and the dye itself is a lot darker than skull denim.

Yes, eternals are darker than skulls and they do have more vertical falling that yields a higher contrast. But I dont think the skulls 5000

is trying yield a high contrasting fade.... I think they r just trying to reproduce an accurate 50's levis model. so it's matter of personal preference.....

however, I wouldnt say it lasts alot longer beatle... we dont know how long the anniversay denim can last.... the problem with the regular skulls is that people dont treat them correctly (not washed enough)... "if you treat your denim right, they should out last you." is the famous quote by i-forgot-who...

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I think it was Yamane?!

At least I read something similar at Evisu.jp

[ranonranonarat]

dude you just bought eternals!!!

dude you just bought Roys as well lol....

Someone's taking it to the next level with their wardrobe collection that's 2 pairs in the past week already..lol

oooops didn't realise these got replied.

im not a collector! i wear all of them and i wear them hard! i have no new denim on hand now and all my current pairs have almost fallen apart. can't wait till october for the eternals to get here and i dont know how long will ROY be done with my pair. im pretty sure he's got a lot on hand to do now, so i dont want to be pushing him.

but i just realised that SE ran out of both my sizes for the SE05BSP and the IH301s. haha, so tough luck. guess its back to denim repair! but one day i WILL get those 301s because they might come in handy for colder days.

thanks guys!

[Mike147]

I'm a very simple guy when it comes to denim - and i've been impressed with the knowledge of both denim and footwear coming off this board.

Right now - I wear J Crew Vintage slim (cost me around $88) and I'm looking to raise my game but not spend a whole lot more than $100...

Any recommendations??? I'm in NYC/NJ Area...

[double_a]

I'm a very simple guy when it comes to denim - and i've been impressed with the knowledge of both denim and footwear coming off this board.

Right now - I wear J Crew Vintage slim (cost me around $88) and I'm looking to raise my game but not spend a whole lot more than $100...

Any recommendations??? I'm in NYC/NJ Area...

Uniqlo perhaps or check this out www.elha.us

Momotaro 0705sp or Flathead 1001?

[ranonranonarat]

I'm a very simple guy when it comes to denim - and i've been impressed with the knowledge of both denim and footwear coming off this board.

Right now - I wear J Crew Vintage slim (cost me around $88) and I'm looking to raise my game but not spend a whole lot more than $100...

Any recommendations??? I'm in NYC/NJ Area...

if you're not looking to spend a lot more than $100, your best bet would be something off the supermarket for something cheap but still good.

[alv407]

Need a opinion on what jeans to get next. Pre -acquisition Denime xx w/o tabs unfortunately unless I get lucky, or Samurai 510's. Any opinions would be great since I have no exp. w/ either brand. Thanks in advance.

[edmond]

of course denime xx types with red tabs old model

[alv407]

Wish I could find them, I slept on them, so I guess my only option would be from BIG minus tabs, am I right?

[SLAB]

yes, thats right; I need to pick up a pair myself; somebody slap me into action

[alv407]

Thanks Slab, hope they got your size, I think I'll have to settle for a smaller pair and just cold soak & never use a dryer. Denime it is.

[edmond]

no what big has are the blue tabs with gold letters which are great too!

[alv407]

I've flip flop on what pair to get. I was all over the map. What helped me make my decision was all the nice pairs on the contest thread. Wouldn't want to mention names since I might forget someone. Thank you to all that posted their Denime & all that helped. Much obliged. Now waiting on Gordan in hopes he has a bigger size in the "backrooms" if not will have to size down 1. Can't wait!

[fightingsleep]

Looking for jeans that fit like this:

Those are N&F WG tagged 29s, but I'm gaining some weight, so I'm just looking for something that isn't N&F, sub $200, with a slight taper, that maybe can handle my more muscular thighs, lol. Where I wear my jeans, on the hips, is a measured 32, but who knows it might go up to 33.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Warehouse 800S or Samurai S3000VX

I know, very different cuts and denim. Just want to hear some opinions

[beatle]

This is a tough one...I´ve seen some gorgeous 3000VX - but they are def. harder to fade than the 800s...gut feeling - if I had to pick, I´d prob. go for the Sams

[beautiful_FrEaK]

mhh...and when you already own the S5000VX it would make more sense to go for the WH I think.

But that painted backpockets and I don't have any WWII cuts till now.

[Flash]

id say the 3000vx's as well

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Yuichi just gave me measurements of his S3000VX size 34 raw with the painted arcs. so I assume it's from Lot.12.

looking good

[Mike147]

Anyone have a good line on cool leather belts? I love the belts that Horween is offering, but looks like they're out of my size in Brown.

Need something for Jeans and Khakis - Brown, Black, Burgundy. Here's the Horween link:

http://horween.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/upgrade-your-everyday-belt/

[aleopold]

TannerGoods

Edit: There's a thread for both belts, and TG on this forum if you're looking for some pictures not from the website.

[curtis]

Cream suede or light brown leather Clarks Desert boot ? xx

[k4727]

light brown leather

[curtis]

sweet, an answer!

Then, I will pose another if you don't mind

Jeans rolled up to the top of the boot, or rolled down? xx

[k4727]

depends, if there slim+tapered Yes, if not than probably no

example:

[curtis]

I like that, sort of not all the way up

is this you man? because these are suede xx

[k4727]

yea, i regretted buying them, they were sold out of the leather one i wanted