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    mclaincausey
    見習いボス
    Joined: 12 Apr 2013

    Theory: dropping a bunch of coin on something that will show stains easily isn't something people want to do.

    Think it, be it.

    last edited by 26 Nov 2013, 13:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      bagley920
      Joined: 10 Oct 2011

      Personally, I don't know anyone that wears white that often unless they suit up for work everyday

      If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

      last edited by 26 Nov 2013, 13:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        mclaincausey
        見習いボス
        Joined: 12 Apr 2013

        Off-white/natty could be another story… especially with contrasted stitching, like say a natural Western with persimmon stitching...

        Think it, be it.

        last edited by 26 Nov 2013, 14:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          JamesMarg
          Joined: 26 May 2013

          I would never wear a white shirt casually, white is for the office, or the formal scene… And yeah, as Iron Heart is designed to last forever, no white shirts in my experience have lasted more that a couple of years at most, before they start to look stained...
          But i am a pale fekker, and thats my opinion!

          last edited by 26 Nov 2013, 22:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            yambs
            Joined: 27 Nov 2013

            Does hemming the jeans change the measurement of the hem or would it be just like the measured hem before its hemmed. I would think if I get the jeans cut short the hem would become bigger. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

            last edited by 27 Nov 2013, 05:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              Here are the sums…...

              Take the difference between the knee and the cuff  - lets say 0.5"
              Then on a 36" inseam there is 23" between knee and cuff (36-13)
              There is thus 0.5/23" or 1/46" or 0.0217" increase in cuff, per inch you shorten the inseam by
              Say you cut off 6" and the cuff was 9", then the new cuff would be about 9.13"  (9 + 0.0217" * 6)

              Edit.  Fixed because I'm dumb and GMB has a larger brain than me....

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

              last edited by 27 Nov 2013, 06:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                grandmasterben
                Joined: 27 Aug 2011

                Good math, but you would add rather than subtract, right?

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                  Giles
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                  Doh, it is a little early here.  Fixed….

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                  last edited by 27 Nov 2013, 06:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Snowy
                    Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                    The white I have(IHSH-36) I wear less as it's kind of pain in the ass to iron, it's partly see-through, and find it attracts dirt quite quickly….

                    last edited by 27 Nov 2013, 11:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Megatron1505
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                      Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                      I'm looking for suggestions for a classic looking old school vintage sneaker type of footwear, simple right? Apart from I cannot wear Converse or Vans (I have a high arch so something as flat as these literally murders my feet), nothing too sporty (no Nike Air Max), and I absolutely hate GATs (I just think they look so boring).

                      Any other suggestions?

                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                      last edited by 27 Nov 2013, 13:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        seawolf
                        Mod Squad
                        Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                        @Megatron1505:

                        I'm looking for suggestions for a classic looking old school vintage sneaker type of footwear, simple right? Apart from I cannot wear Converse or Vans (I have a high arch so something as flat as these literally murders my feet), nothing too sporty (no Nike Air Max), and I absolutely hate GATs (I just think they look so boring).

                        Any other suggestions?

                        Boots. I hear White's have nice arches. Real vintagey sneakers!

                        “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                        @zeebeeleather

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                          seawolf
                          Mod Squad
                          Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                          Actually Gav, you're looking for something that doesn't exist. What I would suggest is getting the sneakers you like aesthetically, and use substantial insoles like these http://www.yoursole.com/us/mens/footbeds/insulated-ultra/

                          “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                          @zeebeeleather

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                            Megatron1505
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                            Thanks man, Nate PM'd me and pretty much said the same thing. I just can't get on with Chucks, I've tried several pairs and they just feel cheap and nasty.

                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                            last edited by 27 Nov 2013, 14:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              beautiful_FrEaK
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 15 Jun 2010

                              then get these 😉

                              http://www.denimbro.com/1917-converse-production-run_topic846.html

                              Maybe they differ from current Chucks

                              last edited by 27 Nov 2013, 15:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Peter
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 6 Mar 2010

                                perhaps the chucks with nikes lunarlon insole?

                                http://caliroots.se/caliroots/product.asp?id=41610

                                last edited by 27 Nov 2013, 15:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  irishexpat
                                  Joined: 1 Nov 2013

                                  Have you tried New Balance?

                                  I know its a different aesthetic from converse/vans, but you do still get that super classic look. I like the 574s, 996s, 1300s…

                                  Like this: http://www.zappos.com/new-balance-classics-ml574-grey-burgundy

                                  Or your could go for Reebok Classics…not something I see around alot, but in that same vintage vein.

                                  Like this: http://www.zappos.com/reebok-lifestyle-classic-nylon-r13-carbon-reebok-navy-white

                                  Or you could go the classic Nike route. I'm a big fan of the Blazer:

                                  http://www.zappos.com/nike-sb-blazer-mid-lr-armory-navy-university-red-white

                                  And also the cortez (not my favorite….but a classic nonetheless)

                                  http://www.zappos.com/nike-cortez-leather-black-white-white

                                  And I know there are more I'm forgetting…

                                  Iron Heart, Empty Wallet

                                  last edited by 27 Nov 2013, 15:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    bagley920
                                    Joined: 10 Oct 2011

                                    Do you need Velcro shoes Gav??

                                    If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

                                    last edited by 27 Nov 2013, 15:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Megatron1505
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                                      Thanks for all the assists guys, up until about 4 years ago I was quite a sneaker head but Whites have ruined me for sports shoes.

                                      I've gone against my better judgement and opted for some winterised CT's (made of leather, lined etc). Hoping they work out.

                                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                                      last edited by 27 Nov 2013, 15:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        urbanwoodsman
                                        Banned
                                        Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                                        The Premium line from Converse are super comfortable, they have better quality insoles.

                                        Also, Buttero, Common Projects and Svensson make nice shoes.

                                        If I could get some of these I'd be a happy dude.

                                        Converse x SAK

                                        last edited by 27 Nov 2013, 16:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Chris
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                          I can't believe no one has suggested PF Flyers yet.  Seriously, classic vintage look, and reasonable arch support.  If you don't like it, the insole is removable, so you can pop in an aftermarket one.  Go with the Center, either high or low.  All that for around $50.

                                          What is wrong with you people?  Hell, they're even Injun Jack approved…

                                          last edited by 27 Nov 2013, 16:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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