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

[mikecch]

I need a new sweatshirt.

I'm going for thickness and comfort on this one. Something so soft i don't even have to wear a shirt underneath.

So far i've been looking at

Buzz Rickson

http://www.selfedge.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78&products_id=391

and

SDA

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=8375&category_id=&manufacturer_id=12&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28

Can anyone tell me whether the buzz rickson or the sda sweater would be thicker?

Does anyone else know of any other loopwheeled clothing brands that charge under $200 for a sweatshirt?

Depending on where you get them from... directly from Japan, almost every brand (McCoy's, Cushman, Deluxeware, UES, SDA, BR, TFH, etc) all charge under $200.

[simon626]

I don't really know too many places to buy loopwheeled shirts. I tried googling, but not much comes up.

So far my options are selfedge, BiG, and ebay

[mikecch]

^ You from the US I assume?

If SE and BiG don't work out for you, you always have Rakuten to fall back on.

[SLAB]

i tried on a SDA sweat before, Buzz is definitely warmer (own one)

[simon626]

Okay thanks for the input guys its much appreciated. Im going to go take a look at the buzz tomorrow at sela

[simon626]

Strike Gold or Samurai?

[jbphoto23]

Strike Gold or Samurai?

i'd say SG's..theyre awesome jeans. All the little details..like blue selvage, selvage coin pocket and the steel/copper rivets..the texture of the denim..really make em special.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I dunno how many different denim SG uses but Samurai has a bunch so maybe you could specify your question regarding which Samurai model

[simon626]

It would be a pair of strike golds compared to the most similar priced samurais. Most likely not one of the super limited runs. I love the grainy look of worn samurais. I was told strike golds were even more grainy and contrasty. Is this true?

[simon626]

The most important important to me is the fabric texture and slubbiness. I dont really care much for rivet and selvedge detail. What i do like though are belt loops that are sewn into the waistband. I know sg doesnt do this but its not a deal breaker, just a small plus to have

[Megatron1505]

If the texture and slubbiness of the fabric is most important have you considered Oni Blues or PBJ 005's? I've owned both and they are both great, slubby jeans with amazing fabric texture, of the two I would go for the PBJ 005's.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

yes for slub take a look into Oni.

For the comparison between Samurai and SG I would consider the S0500XX and S5000VX . SG look really nice and seem to fade fast and nicely but I haven't handled them so I can't comment on SG

[simon626]

Yea that's the thing with the SG's, they're pretty dang new. I've seen pictures of worn S5000VX and those were what made me really want raw denim. I basically own just ironheart 21 oz. and simon miller 13.5 oz raws. I'm looking for something definitely in the 14-18 oz (preferrably heavier) region. The reason i've been comparing the SG's and samurais is because i've only seen those two different brands in person. I've never seen nor felt PBJ denim in person before. Does anyone know of a shop that carries pbj in the Southern Los Angeles area?

[simon626]

I'm going to Vail soon and i need a jacket that can handle 20 degree weather.

Fjallraven

http://jacketseller.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=140

or

Canada Goose?

Short style (so that i can wear it in the city without seeming bulky?)

http://jacketseller.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=67

or

Expedition?

http://jacketseller.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=66

[jwsach]

first ones the best... i really hope you dont buy from that website man...

[lintmunro]

All three of those are amazingly fake.

[simon626]

Yea. I just realized that hahaha. I couldn't believe the prices and i double checked the pictures. Okay, i need a better site that doesn't cost as much as BiG but is legit....is this possible?

Edit: Is this website legit? If so, Fjallraven or Canada Goose? I've narrowed it down to the Chillawack. I don't like the length of the Expedition, it seems clumsy.

http://www.downjacketsstore.com/canada-goose-chilliwack-parka-brown-p-249.html

[jwsach]

nope..........

[beatle]

A chilliwack only makes sense if you are facing sub zero conditions for a couple of months. This jacket is warm///

The Fjallraeven is still wearable when it's fall/spring temps

[simon626]

I get cold eaaasy and i need a snow-friendly jacket that's not really puffy.

I'm sorry if this is a bother to sufu, perhaps there is a better thread for this question (if so, can someone please direct me there)

Is this site legit for buying the jackets?

http://www.thewinterjacket.com/chilliwack-parka-coffee-p-19.html

I found some English grammar and spelling mistakes in their faq which makes me want to distrust them...

[lintmunro]

If you see a Canada Goose jacket for under 400-500, it's not legit.

[simon626]

okay thanks guys. Much appreciated

[simon626]

I was just looking for a good deal and I have zero experience buying jackets (never really needed a good one). I was not aware there are so many websites selling fakes...

[lintmunro]

http://www.canada-goose.com/counterfeiting/

this might help too.

[simon626]

Thanks so much for the help sufu!

LAST comparison question (of the night probably )

$350 is my absolute budget.

I want to get:

Canada Goose Vest

http://www.backcountry.com/canada-goose-freestyle-down-vest-mens

+

Canada Goose Cap

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=4761&category_id=&manufacturer_id=48&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28

Or

Patagonia

http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-mens-wanaka-down-jacket?p=28471-0-961

[SLAB]

I think you better pick up the Patagonia jacket if it gets real cold where you live; or save up a bit more and get a Canada goose jacket

[simon626]

Im just going to colorado for the first time. I dont have any snow appropriate jackets ( ie ski jacket)

The temperature will be around 10-20 degrees f

[choice]

Quality bootmaking always welcome in superdenim I assume.

Alden chukka in ravello, after seeing some of ethandesus pictures I feel compelled - but I'm worried that they might be a little much for wearing with denim.

[beatle]

Oh - I think they look great with denim. Especially when the denim is cuffed , slim fitting or slightly too short...

not the same shoes - I know - but u get a feel for the denim fit I'm talking about..Hayashi (former Denime) always wears Chukkas that way

[Goslett]

Want a pair of baggier fitting jeans. Debating picking up APC Rescues or...something different? Suggestions?