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

[Iron Horse]

^^This, I have wide feet too and have had no issue with the Lofgren M-43s. All of John's footwear is wide-foot-friendly. 

Edited February 18, 2018 by Iron Horse

[MileHighEvertonian]

Anybody have thoughts on how the 15.7 fabric on the momo vintage label would turn out with a frequent/regular washing routine? 

I'm pretty much a TCB & SC guy, and prefer more vintage-style fades and the gentler color gradations, puckering, and train tracks that comes with it. Momos seem to have lost some their following around as folks have turned their attention away from high contrast fade and toward the Fullcount/Warehouse/TCB repro scene, but I'm thinking of bucking the trend a little by grabbing a pair of 0901s and washing them every 3-5 weeks. I can't seem to find any pics of pairs in that fabric that have been treated that way. The pair below has more contrast than I'd want, especially @ the whiskers, but the thighs and the seat hint at the possibilities of still getting some nice, subtler fading. 

Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

On 2/23/2016 at 11:43 AM, M1stral said:

 

 

[CAL415]

I’m in the market for a pair of officer shoes that I can wear as a casual dress shoe for work. Some options that caught my interest so far were the Phigvel service shoes or the Sanders Military Collection, but unfortunately they don’t seem to be available in North America or Europe. Any recommendations out there on a sub-$500 derby in this style with inexpensive shipping to the US? 

[mlwdp]

1 hour ago, CAL415 said:

I’m in the market for a pair of officer shoes that I can wear as a casual dress shoe for work. Some options that caught my interest so far were the Phigvel service shoes or the Sanders Military Collection, but unfortunately they don’t seem to be available in North America or Europe. Any recommendations out there on a sub-$500 derby in this style with inexpensive shipping to the US? 

If you're not a hurry, you could make a oxford through Whites.  

 

[Iron Horse]

5 hours ago, CAL415 said:

sub-$500 derby in this style with inexpensive shipping to the US? 

John Doe?

[LQW]

On Rakuten, so I assume the shipping won't be extreme. https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/earthmarket/item/rw9086/

Though on second thought, I have seen a Red Wing blucher type shoe in Nordstrom Rack for much cheaper. Not quite as nice as the linked ones though. I don't think those were released in the US.

Edited February 22, 2018 by LQW

[Josh'N'Roll]

I've narrowed down my next denim purchase to the Ooe Yofukuten OA01 (size 36) that dropped recently or a pair of the Full Count 1101 (size 33). The denim weight is nearly identical. How do the denim hand, top blocks, and details compare?

My best fitting/feeling/looking pair of jeans are the Warehouse 800 in tag size 34. The OA01 measurements are very similar to the WH 800 and I really like the higher rise of both. The FC look to taper more below the knee and have a slightly lower rise. My guess is that I can't go wrong with either pair, but am interested to hear what people who own or have tried on/felt both have to say. 

[CAL415]

Thanks for the advice above on shoes. I went with the Sanders for Japan collection currently available at Clutch Cafe...

https://clutch-cafe.com/collections/sanders-japan-colleciton

[Broark]

@Josh'N'Roll so I have the FC 1101 and then I have the Ooe OA02XX (the old OA denim, new one has a different weft yarn fill color) and the Ooe DB01 (limited release natural indigo jeans for the Denim Bruin event, but they are based off the 01 cut) so hopefully I can chime in and help a little.
The two cuts are pretty different I think, the FC 1101 is a great pair of mid/high rise slightly tapered jeans. On the other hand the 01 cut is high rise and pretty straight from the knee down. I think the biggest difference you'll notice in the two is from the knee down, and I also find the top block more fitted on the 01 than the 1101.
I find the denim on the FC 1101's to be a bit rougher in the hand but still very soft, while the OA denim is rather soft and a bit more uniform in texture but over time ages very nicely. If you want I could try and take some side by side photos, the two pairs are in very different stages (the Ooe's being pretty worn, while the FC's aren't quite as worn).
I think a more comparable comparison between the two brands would be the Ooe OA02 and the FC 1101 (both being mid/high rise), or alternatively the Ooe OA01 and the FC 0105 (straighter legged pairs). I don't have any personal experience with the FC 0105 but as far as I know it is a fuller, straighter legged cut.
Personally I would say go with the OA01's, but I am an Ooe fanboy. Also the FC 1101 are made and available year round, while Ooe make things in small batches, so who knows when they'll make another round of OA01's.

[Josh'N'Roll]

@Broark Thank you for the ace comparisons! This is exactly the type of response I hoped my post would elicit. I was already leaning towards the OA01, but your info on its uniform texture, fitted top block, and aging properties, along with the quoted line below, sealed the deal.

1 hour ago, Broark said:

Also the FC 1101 are made and available year round, while Ooe make things in small batches, so who knows when they'll make another round of OA01's.

I had the same thought as I was considering the Ooe vs the FC, so I'm glad you pointed it out, too. Gotta grab the OA01 while they're hot! I can always pick up a pair of 1101 the next time I have $225 burning a hole in my pocket. Thanks again for the great comparisons!

 

[Maynard Friedman]

Largely hypothetical right now, nevertheless:

Mister Freedom Midnight Appaloosa 

OR

Iron Heart double indigo western

 

[Collin]

I have a preference for the Iron Heart visually. But in the end pick the one that fits you the best.

[Maynard Friedman]

Thanks, I think I slightly prefer the look of the IH too but trying on first is likely not a possibility, so it’s down to visuals and measurements.

[Geeman]

MF for me Maynard. Little more stylish 

[Broark]

I prefer the Appaloosa, the midnight denim is quite nice.

[Bobbo]

Always liked the look of the Appaloosa.

[Iron Horse]

MF!

[MJF9]

Mister Freedom on looks

[goodrain]

@CAL415 for future reference Unmarked also makes some nice derby shoes for a good price

https://www.unmarked.mx/collections/all

[i_denim]

Lady White or Whitesville T-Shirts?

[MasonAlexander]

7 hours ago, i_denim said:

Lady White or Whitesville T-Shirts?

I much prefer the Whitesville ones. But that is largely in part based on the fact that I have a short torso and I found the Lady White shirts to fit me very very long and the Whitesville shirts were short 

[MasonAlexander]

7 hours ago, i_denim said:

Lady White or Whitesville T-Shirts?

I much prefer the Whitesville ones. But that is largely in part based on the fact that I have a short torso and I found the Lady White shirts to fit me very very long and the Whitesville shirts were short 

[Evry1lovej]

What brand should I go for? PBJ, Oni or Samurai? Or any other top raw denim?

[Bobbo]

Depends on what you're after mate. Slubby denim? Heavyweight denim? Got any preference on fit? That should definitely be influencing your choice.

I do think Samurai doesn't get enough credit these days. I'd still pick them over PBJ or Oni. Their 15 (?) oz Texas denim is great but if you want something with more weight and irregularities to it the 710 is a great tapered cut that fades so well.

But then again, I only ever wear Ooe Yofukuten, TCB, Denimbridge and Warehouse these days, haha.

[MasonAlexander]

15 hours ago, Evry1lovej said:

What brand should I go for? PBJ, Oni or Samurai? Or any other top raw denim?

Always such a hard question to answer for people. We can all tell you which brands we love... but its always going to be larely based on our personal experience and preference.

Ya know, its easy for us to kind of make a reccomendation (if you want super heavy denim maybe look at Iron Heart, if you want super slubby perhaps you should look at The Strike Gold, etc etc), but I really would think the best advice I could give you would be to just look at a LOT of denim. Scroll through every forum and webstore you can find. Look at fit photos, fade photos, read what people have to say about their personal pairs and just really get a feel for what speaks to YOU, and give that a try.

Whatever you want!

[Evry1lovej]

3 hours ago, Bobbo said:

Depends on what you're after mate. Slubby denim? Heavyweight denim? Got any preference on fit? That should definitely be influencing your choice.

I do think Samurai doesn't get enough credit these days. I'd still pick them over PBJ or Oni. Their 15 (?) oz Texas denim is great but if you want something with more weight and irregularities to it the 710 is a great tapered cut that fades so well.

But then again, I only ever wear Ooe Yofukuten, TCB, Denimbridge and Warehouse these days, haha.

I dont mind slubby. I definitely want lightweight and slim straight kind of fit. I want a pair where after wear it comes out with a nice white and blue. I like the color to be a bit lighter rather than darker

[kevypf597]

1 hour ago, Evry1lovej said:

I dont mind slubby. I definitely want lightweight and slim straight kind of fit. I want a pair where after wear it comes out with a nice white and blue. I like the color to be a bit lighter rather than darker

Warehouse 1001 and wash often 

[kevypf597]

 Double post

Edited March 21, 2018 by kevypf597

[Evry1lovej]

If I have to choose between Samurai, Oni or PBJ what would you guys choose?

[FreeCharlesManson]

2 hours ago, Evry1lovej said:

If I have to choose between Samurai, Oni or PBJ what would you guys choose?

samurai