Belt over the patch or under the patch? Which do you prefer and why?

[elclintor]

Hmmm Interesting..

I figured all patches were sewn on with poly cotton thread.. It usually being a white thread and all.

Is that not the case? I've had 666S' and it sure did not look like cotton stitching on the patch..

Giles, could you clarify?

[LandoCal126 0]

Always Under. Never understood people who wore it over when they had the option to put it under. ROY Patches piss me off. Why put in all that work on the patch to have it covered with something?

[Guest]

That seems contradictory unless you wear your shirts tucked in, 'cause the shirt will then cover the patch, so what's the point.

My point is evolution and longevity, so I wear my belt over-the-top.

[twin]

I like the belt under the patch so you can see it.

[thewickett]

Personally, when I tuck a shirt in I go over the patch.. otherwise it seems too gaudy. When things aren't tucked in I go over - it may not be seen often but when that awesome patch 'peeks out'… I haven't seen it personally but I'm assuming it looks sweet.

Not really concerned about durability because even if there are issues, I do happen to know how to use a needle and thread.

[grandmasterben]

Under-it just makes sense. And my belt is so damn thick it would require more effort to put it over, it just slides under naturally

[Giles]

@elclintor:

Hmmm Interesting..

I figured all patches were sewn on with poly cotton thread.. It usually being a white thread and all.

Is that not the case? I've had 666S' and it sure did not look like cotton stitching on the patch..

Giles, could you clarify?

We probably (though I am not 100% sure) now use Polycotton.  Haraki and I got really pissed off that the stitching on the patches were occasionally failing.  Haraki just told me he was going to fix it.  I think he did.

[thomasnunnally]

Absolutely only wear it under the patch.

[CLJ]

Under of course. Wear with pride…letting weaker denims know

[D97x7]

For me it depends on which belt I'm wearing that day, my brown 02 is slightly longer so goes over whereas the shorter black 02 goes under, simple as that!

[supersalami]

why would anyone even wear it over? isn't the thick leather patch meant to be shown? and btw i don't even remove my belt … ever ... it's easier to just leave it on the jeans and under to keep it safe and secure.

[madmonday]

love this thread, great job Deebo.

[Deebo]

@madmonday:

love this thread, great job Deebo.

Thanks MM!

[JCar2666]

Definitely under.  First pair of jeans that I've ever owned that gave me an option of doing so.  Would be a sin to cover up that thick leather patch if you ask me.

[bagley920]

If the jeans let me, I go under. They obviously wanted me to do it that way

[madmonday]

way to pull all those images adam313.  seems a valid argument could be made with a little bit of evidence to support it.

despite anyone's personal reasons, i do love that folks are so serious about the way they wear & treat their goods

[ADDIC]

when i first got my 634S, i wore it under. but then the stitching began coming off so its over now. plus a bit of evo is always good.

once i get the stitching fixed and some decent evo, i'll go back to under.

[dinobarnesberlin]

Ive been looking for this very thread for awhile, and today I found it.
Ive alway been an OVER guy for as long as Ive worn pants.
Even with certain models that allowed you to go under, for some reason I never liked the idea of being a billboard for companies with all their branding.
That changed with my first pair of IH 666 21`s that I got two weeks ago.
I am now wearing my belt UNDER for the simple fact that these patches are really like art.

[neph93]

^same!

[dinobarnesberlin]

@neph93:

^same!

Right?

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