australia :: melbourne :: shopping

[DJI]

haha, will take a waywt soon enough guys.

seems the tax man has smiled upon me this year, nearly half way towards the new jut haha.

[RaymondChiu]

haha

yes dji NOW WHERE IS THE FIT PIC?

i only put up a few shots. Damien and J, check my flickr for more x higher res pics 3kx1k. didnt want to spam it here. if you guys want my flickr pm me.

theyre pretty fucking beat

J - innersole is 11.5 if that makes sense?

[DJI]

they're beautiful, thanks for that ray. did you use shoe trees at all? there isn't that much creasing considering how nicely broken in the leather is.

[RaymondChiu]

thanks and no problem. i hope you guys all get one asap.

team ss07/08 combat team concept

nah. no shoe trees.

[Ivans On High]

There was a lower cut version where in 'sock' insert was not suede. There are a few pairs on Y!

I'll pass on these, I'm waiting for the 3 buckle version to go on sale That side zip is too good to pass on.

I also just copped AKA's strutter crepe sole conbats so funds are low-ish (for more shoes anyway).

ann's sneakers are always suede, no nylon there lol.

my humble recent purchase

[DJI]

didn't think there would be much point in shoe trees with a crepe sole, they look much better beaten up anyway. btw you mentioned that you were going to get them resoled, you getting the whole sole replaced? I noticed that there isn't any visible stitching on the older pairs, would that mean a different sole would have to simply be glued on? always wanted to see merz's pair with the leather sole he had added, he never posted a pic though...

[RaymondChiu]

i have no clue what to do. was just going to take it in and see what they could do

i could probably wear it a little more before it starts raining cats + dogs again.

[DJI]

yeah the sole still looks to be in pretty decent nick, let me know if you ever see a pair in size 41 as I'd definitely insta-cop .

[jcotteri]

Thanks Ray :) They look great! Just out of curiosity why don't you wear them in the rain? They would be pretty good for it considering the leather type or do you just not want any water to get into the sole? if it is possible.

Also 11.5" interesting, a little larger than i expected, but they would be perfect i feel, as i would would prefer them with a cm and bit of room.

tnx again

[RaymondChiu]

i did wear them in the rain, but i think water is starting to soak in through the bottom

[jcotteri]

fair enough! That would be the last thing you would want. A day between wears is always a good option in this case, and all cases lol..

[RaymondChiu]

if you guys see some cheapass guidi boots. looking for some substitutes. i havent seen a good combat boot i liked so far

let me know!

something equiv to a size 9/42

[jcotteri]

The Archive SF has them on sale right now for about $450.

pretty amazing price imo!

www.archivesf.com

some pretty nice pairs on sale in your size as well.

I think you can half the retail price, at least on the ankle boots anyway

So i figure all of them!

edit: Guidi sizing is kinda all over the place!

[RaymondChiu]

fuck yeah

i was looking at those today

wasnt sure if they were on sale.

if those 43 back zips fit a 42, i might get them

after i pay for my ro coat i will cop dattttttt

thank you sirrrrrrrr

[Ivans On High]

What RO coat you getting Ray?

[RaymondChiu]

this joint

hopefully it all works out.

[jcotteri]

no problems and best of luck.

thanks again and stop round these parts anytime:D

[50_lions]

^^am obsessed with that coat

[DJI]

coat is dope, only piece with the back cape that I actually like. would consider it but I never have any luck with RO jawns .

[jcotteri]

Those boots are just so gorgeous.. I want them so badly again. Oh dear:(

[RaymondChiu]

hhaha thanks J, I will probably post here a lot more now.

i got lucky with the coat at 60 off. in xs =D

Damien, how much did you pay for your MA leather thats coming?

Ive been considering it too

[jcotteri]

muhahahahaha

Yah we have bee getting a few international guests of late:)

great cop on that coat, i'm keen to see it in action. Is it moleskin? Not a huge fan of the sleeve zippers but i'm sure if i saw this coat IRL i would die and go to heaven.

[DJI]

let us know how the coat goes, can't say no at 60% off haha. it's made from a trench coat style cotton gabardine isn't it?

the MA leather was 131,250 yen + proxy fees and shipping, a bit cheaper than mainline. fingers crossed it ships before the end of the month, hope the sizing works out.

[RaymondChiu]

you guys are the realest dudes!

the local vancouver thread we got is hurrrrrrrrt.

yeah its a form of cotton. i'll show you guys when i get it. i am sorting out paypal problems right now.

will be good for the last month of august-october, then i'll be aiming for a real winter coat again.

i hope it works out for you too damien. i like the minimalism. interested to see how the collar works too.

J, how was japan?

[fenrost]

the MA leather look so sexy... it's in it's most purest form.

however, it's either that or the jut for my next jacket... really cant wait for obscur too.

[RaymondChiu]

excited for you guys

dope that btbam/never end and obscur are re-doing a leather exclusively.

whats never ends lineup for fw?

[jcotteri]

Japon was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

So many amazing jawnz (expensive/cheap) and well dressed peeps and i didn't even stalk the usual blogger street peep hangouts. If you have thoughts on going, do it. It would be better for you than me caus ima size 48 (2&3 in KKA and _7) :/ So it was pretty hard to find clothes that fit and were priced well. Stores are next level as well! I want to live in Lift/Mindtrive(Osaka and Nagoya)/Minority Rev. Also Yohji mianline/Undercover/Visvim/N(N)/V.A./_7 etc etc in department stores.. Never seen that before..

Plus it's generally just a cool country! i will be back.

[DJI]

both are stunning but quite different, kinda tempted by the simplicity of the lad moto as well. fit would be immaculate too...

ray I have a suitable winter coat for you, probably too heavy for the weather here in oz but its heavy weight and waterproof-ness would be perfect for the winter sleet and snow over there in canada.

[fenrost]

i might keep my rider after all, it's growing on me each time i wear it.

the jut and MA is very different, i really like both..but i am living a nomad's life, cant see myself keeping so much leather :S

[jcotteri]

Yeh Ray D! Is selling the perfect winter weight coat right now. I can't imagine it being more suitable for anyone else, in clothing choice, size and global position?

fenrost keep that rider!