Ande Whall Denim

[okisan]

My FH's were fine until I gave them a hot soak a few months ago. They came out pretty tight in the thighs and never stretched back out so I just find them uncomfortable to wear now unfortunately It's a real shame because I do love the denim. But really, really looking foward to having some room to move again!

 

Looking at pics of people's pairs on here, it looks like Andes tend to end up with holes in pockets/crotch a bit quicker than FH/Sams/ect? Or am I wrong?

 

different strokes for different folks

[frank]

Hi, not too sure if I can link this here (didn't see anything in the rules about it, and this will be my only post), but I have a pair of Ande Whall Grifters #001 that I purchased back in 2008 that I'm selling. They're brand new (only been worn once, and for less than a couple of minutes). They are sized 30x34. I don't really know what they're worth now and what to price them now, but I'm pretty sure I purchased them for $220+. If anyone is interested, let me know!

 

http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php/topic/152397-fs-brand-new-ande-whall-grifters-001-size-30x34-sanforized/

[in_limbo]

shit, can't do the top two buttons on my new caribous.

[UkeNo]

^Persevere my Man. 

[UkeNo]

Only a slight amount of Black Dye was lost from a 15min cold soak! 

 

Edited October 30, 2013 by UkeNo

[in_limbo]

I did the same with a little hand agitation and got next to nothing!

 

[B-Sandy]

shit, can't do the top two buttons on my new caribous.

Might have sized down too much. Andes stretch but not a huge amount. I sized down 2 on my mustang SR1 going with Andes advice and I could still get all the buttons done up day 1.

[Al6ert]

Hi, not too sure if I can link this here (didn't see anything in the rules about it, and this will be my only post), but I have a pair of Ande Whall Grifters #001 that I purchased back in 2008 that I'm selling. They're brand new (only been worn once, and for less than a couple of minutes). They are sized 30x34. I don't really know what they're worth now and what to price them now, but I'm pretty sure I purchased them for $220+. If anyone is interested, let me know!

 

http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php/topic/152397-fs-brand-new-ande-whall-grifters-001-size-30x34-sanforized/

 

Whoa, now that's awesome! Best $200 anyone can hope to spend. Here's to wishing they were 32's.

[in_limbo]

Might have sized down too much. Andes stretch but not a huge amount. I sized down 2 on my mustang SR1 going with Andes advice and I could still get all the buttons done up day 1.

 

I can button them but only pulled up to my actual waist. I was looking to sag them a little to get more length and a little more room through the leg. As long as I can get an inch or so out of them they'll be fine

 

edit: definitely grown on me already

 

Edited November 1, 2013 by in_limbo

[AxeYrCat]

Those are Caribous?

 

They look to be much more fitted than that.

[Maynard Friedman]

I see Ande's offering free shipping now.

[joekix]

I see Ande's offering free shipping now.

 

at 250 plus free shipping, I think I'm gonna get some cobras right now.

[MileHighEvertonian]

I really like the way AWs age, but nervous about the sizing. Is it generally accurate to the size chart? I'd probably want a 33 in the Caribou, but the knees and hem seem really small compared to the thighs, and the fit pics on the site really dont look very tapered (I like the fit pics a lot). Thanks

Doubting Thomas here. jmfr posed this question (see above) a while back about the shape/cut of the Caribous and I'm wondering much the same thing. Are Ande's cuts all as tapered as the website's measurements seem to suggest? Okisan and others have done such a good job on this thread serving as ambassadors to the brand, and in so doing have created, in my mind a compelling reason/desire to get in on Ande's one-man-band of a brand. Hands down some of the most beautiful and honest looking craftsmanship and materials. Yet, it strikes me that even the more generous sounding Caribou & Buffalo models mean a 34" waist requires a generous thigh but a narrow knee & hem. Do either/both of these fits actually fit straight/slim straight or am I missing something? I would love to send my hard earned cash Ande's way, but a carrot leg I am not.

[in_limbo]

Those are Caribous?

 

They look to be much more fitted than that.

 

Yup, Caribous. I'm true waist 34.5, I got 32.

 

Doubting Thomas here. jmfr posed this question (see above) a while back about the shape/cut of the Caribous and I'm wondering much the same thing. Are Ande's cuts all as tapered as the website's measurements seem to suggest? Okisan and others have done such a good job on this thread serving as ambassadors to the brand, and in so doing have created, in my mind a compelling reason/desire to get in on Ande's one-man-band of a brand. Hands down some of the most beautiful and honest looking craftsmanship and materials. Yet, it strikes me that even the more generous sounding Caribou & Buffalo models mean a 34" waist requires a generous thigh but a narrow knee & hem. Do either/both of these fits actually fit straight/slim straight or am I missing something? I would love to send my hard earned cash Ande's way, but a carrot leg I am not.

 

The Caribous do taper but not too fast. I find it to be just right for myself, but if you have really straight legs then maybe not for you. There's visual side by side of how each tapers on this page

[okisan]

ooohhh. new goodies… i'm guessing a black version of the Griz?

 

http://andewhall.bigcartel.com/black-bear-13oz-original

[jameslow23]

Hi everyone!

 

Finally got a pair of the mustangs in the 13.5 oz denim yesterday.

 

sized through to size. 32/30. They're a little snug in the waist but i do wish they were slightly slimmer overall.

 

But the fabric. my gosh...i miss the stiffness of fresh raw denim.

 

 

[FLDenim211]

ooooooh black bear

[jameslow23]

Interestingly enough, the waist on my newly acquired mustang measure 18inches across. They're a size 32. and i've worn them for a day.

[kemalcaesar]

This just came in this morning. 13oz Grizzly. Fabric feels great, stiff yet comfy. Really appreciate the front hand pocket warmer. I must say it looks cooler in person 

 

Thanks Ande

 

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Cheers

[okisan]

if only i could justify owning the Wolf too - love that, especially with the natural indigo. 

 

@kemalcaesar - perfect fit you got there. congrats. the weather is shit here in sydney at the moment so mine is getting some more action. can't believe i got mine a year ago.

[kemalcaesar]

Thanks okisan, will definitely enjoy this badboy. Weather is same here in Melbourne, I guess we're going back again to winter. As far as I know we're still in the southern hemisphere 

[joekix]

Interestingly enough, the waist on my newly acquired mustang measure 18inches across. They're a size 32. and i've worn them for a day.

did they start at 33?  what is you actual waist?

[jameslow23]

did they start at 33? what is you actual waist?

Well my actual waist is 33.5. Am pretty sure they didn't stretch that much

[UkeNo]

My Ande Whall Caribous, as of today (25/11/2013).

 

Had approx 3 Soaks and 3 Cold Washes (Roughly).

 

Indoor - Natural Light.

 

 

Outdoors - Natural Light.

 

 

Direct Sunlight.

 

 

Thanks.

 

[andewhall]

Nice one Ukeno! They are hanging in there. My Caribou's have just gone 1 year and 3 three months with a whopping 23 washes, haha. Have just repaired the first hole. I always get the first hole in the same place, the 'Cross Leg" whisker hole. Patched it with some lighter blue 100% cotton with fusing on the back.

Edited November 27, 2013 by andewhall

[aho]

damn Ukeno, I'm liking those!

[andewhall]

Here's some random stuff people give me, I had a bunch of geeky books but I lost them. The Cone Mills wallet is about 4-5 years old, still going strong and have never washed it, haha. The Levi's chilly is ace, but no lid, damn. A buddy is one of those crazy garage sale, hoarder guys and he always looks out for stuff.

[dutchblack]

So I just posted in the arc'teryx thread about this as well. I think I have made a grave mistake. I was a little drunk hanging around a camp fire and now all of my favorite stuff reeks of smoke. Any advice to get the smell out of my Ande Whalls without washing them? I want to keep them raw/unwashed as long as possible.

[UkeNo]

^ Just Air them out. Hang on a washing line etc.
that should reduce the Smoke smell significantly.

The smell will fade out over time anyway.

*Do not Febreeze them.

** Just don't worry about them.

Edited December 11, 2013 by UkeNo

[Al6ert]

So I just posted in the arc'teryx thread about this as well. I think I have made a grave mistake. I was a little drunk hanging around a camp fire and now all of my favorite stuff reeks of smoke. Any advice to get the smell out of my Ande Whalls without washing them? I want to keep them raw/unwashed as long as possible.

 

dig the campfire. don't do a thing. denim is one of the most forgiving textiles.