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    • CutlasshoundC
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      Thanks G

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      • madmondayM
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        With all the heavy red buffalo check shirts why is the number changed? Shouldn't they all just be ihsh 20, kind of the way the 13 or 21 is?

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        • GilesG
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          Because they're not exactly the same.  Typically, if a detail, however small, changes, it is given a different model number.  The N1 changes model number each year because it get's tweaked.  Each iteration of the red/black buffalo changes, hence a new model number, but I guess you knew that…..

          "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

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          • madmondayM
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            Didn't the 21 change  from having the button things on the back & the selvedge ID?

            Either way thanks for the response

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            • summ3rhaysS
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              Overdyed chambray. Other than the green/orange has there been another?

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              There was also the short sleeve IHSH-26.

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              • GilesG
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                Good point @madmonday .  I can't remember if the 21 was the one with the buttons on the back, but that was a bad experiment and maybe H did not feel the shirt was actually that different and maybe the same with the selvedge ID, all he did was change that selvedge ID yarn.  But ultimately, I guess the real answer (and this is not being rude, just an observation), there may be no real reason at all, it is a national characteristic that the Japanese do have a tendency to over complicate things that don't need to be…

                My favourite example of this tendency to over complicate and worry about things that may not happen, and I take the piss when it happens, is sometimes when I ask a question, there ensues a heated discussion/debate between my Japanese colleagues, during which time I have time to make a cup of tea, make a few internet purchases and hem a pair of jeans.  Sensing that the discussion is coming to a climactic end, I concentrate and wait for the answer.  It's invariable just one word - "yes".

                "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

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                  • GilesG
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                    Because we only decided to archive stuff to "extinct" about 5 years after we started, so some stuff is lost in the mists of time….

                    "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

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                    • GilesG
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                      When I discuss some stuff with H, he can't even remember….....And some of that early stuff......Well tops never came in anything larger than XL.  Hardly any of the early IHSH made it out of Japan......Rocking-horse shit....

                      "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

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                      • FergzF
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                        @neph93:

                        I'm a total boot noob! I wear Adi Dasslers finest three stripes whenever I can, then I've got an old pair of generic steel caps for working in and an old pair of donated hunting boots for hiking/cabin trips and so on. The only casual boots I've got is a pair of black, lined Clarks that cost about $200 that I've had for autumn/winter use the last three years.

                        I'm painfully aware that I need to up my boot game. I'm not quite ready to splurge $800 on some of the badassery available here. I'm just not sure I love boots that much (yet). So I'm thinking something more "entry level" that cost around $400, like Red Wings or Wolverines. They need to be able to tackle rain and not be useless in ice and snow. Lining isn't a must as woollen socks are boss.

                        Here's the question: Based on the above, which boots should I buy?

                        Definitely consider Oak Street Bootmakers if you're heading down the $400 path. I have a pair of rough out service boots that look and fit beautifully.

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                        • FinksterF
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                          Definitely consider Oak Street Bootmakers if you're heading down the $400 path. I have a pair of rough out service boots that look and fit beautifully.

                          +1  … excellent boots

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                          • neph93N
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                            Definitely consider Oak Street Bootmakers if you're heading down the $400 path. I have a pair of rough out service boots that look and fit beautifully.

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                            Thanks for the tip.

                            I ended up taking the golden middle way and got a pair of Viberg/IH collabs 2nd hand from a forum member. The IHVB-03CT. They happened to be the perfect size and the best boot for the conditions where I live. Synchronicity is a sexy mofo.

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                            • FergzF
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                              Lol…or you could do that. Looking all set for the winter on the footwear front!

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                              • spitfiredealerS
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                                @Giles which socks that you sell are the warmest?

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                                • JCMx800J
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                                  The IH ones are cushioned and heavy, but I think the L&L are the warmest 🙂

                                  Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
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                                  • GilesG
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                                    I'd agree…..

                                    "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

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                                    • spitfiredealerS
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                                      cheers fellas

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                                      • madmondayM
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                                        Need jeans & work pants, made well with a tapper & interesting fabrics. Think I'm a  true 33 at the moment but my inseam is about 30.

                                        Any ideas???

                                        head high, middle finger higher

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                                        • SeulS
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                                          ^Same but 33" inseam. I like a double roll. Also: need a heavy duty olive (drab) coloured hoodie… W+H had one on Gilt but it's imported. I'll do imported if it's 2nd hand though.

                                          But let's help Mike first - if there's any hope left...

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                                          • AnesthetistA
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                                            @madmonday:

                                            Need jeans & work pants, made well with a tapper & interesting fabrics. Think I'm a  true 33 at the moment but my inseam is about 30.

                                            Any ideas???

                                            633s-ii for the jeans? I really love the 633 cut. Slim, but roomy enough to be comfortable and that indigo-indigo looks awesome.

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                                            IG: bluehandsslim

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