Mister Freedom
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OMG, what a tough question… I have the MN (and Okinawa) Topsiders, Malibu denim (in sand) AND Mechanics trousers. But given your specific focus on a "summer option" I'd have to go with the MN Topsiders. If price is a factor, the Malibu denim is a steal. And I have to ask, did you consider the Lot 74 12.5 oz wheat denim at (can't recall if you already have those)? The Malibu denim is a unique, and very cool, cut - narrowest leg opening by far of any MF trousers - definitely a "Beach Boys" vibe.
P.S. @Graeme how are you liking the MN Topsiders?
Thanks for the input gents! I have 2 pairs of "wheat jeans" already (the speedway pique and a pair of selvedge JCrew that are very similar in fit to the lot 74), so I was looking more towards a "blue" option.
I love the cut of the speedway, which is what the Malibu are based on (although the Malibu are cut more slim), but the 13oz sea denim dosnt seem like a good warm/humid weather option. The 9.4oz MN twill topsiders seem the most practical, but I'm Worried that the "roomy" leg won't work with more "summery" footwear choices.
The Topsiders look much more slim
In you guys' fit pics ( BlueGrass and Graeme), so maybe if I size on the small side, the fit will be more tailored looking.Also… Not sure I can convince the misses that $400 jeans are a must for summer haha
Thanks again for your Input, as always!
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thanks @Bluegrass - im really diggin the color on those!
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Figured I'd post up some more pics of the Wheat Cowboy Jacket, since it looks like no one else is wearing one haha
It's crazy to see so much slub on a NOS come denim, but it's a very nice characteristic of the denim/jacket.
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MN Topsiders - I think the fit is fairly slim compared to my other pants (but not the Malibu denim)… I really like the opening size over engineer boots - I don't really have "summer footwear" - maybe converse once in awhile.
I second the notion that Topsiders work well with engineer boots.
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I'm liking the new Gabier Jacket in nep denim.
And the matching Bosco Pants.
Of course, using Éric Tabarly as an inspiration for the collection is cheating, as I used to be a big offshore sailing nerd.
I don't need any more denim… I don't need any more denim...
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OMG i have way too much denim - by any standard you want to use - yet I still crave more - I need an intervention. The Lot 44s I just bought were completely unnecessary - yet I bought them anyway. I need help…
The only good news is I "think" I've managed to stop buying boots (I have way too many of those too).
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I fear you you have come to the wrong place for salvation @Bluegrass
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^ Ditto. Huge tease throwing that blog post up then having to wait days for the chance to actually buy one.
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Ranchero Shirt, Shipyard Chinos, Road Champs - a trifecta type Day yesterday!
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Many thanks Davito!
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I'm going to get the hydrone Gabier later this year. My mind is made up.
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@Anesthetist - i dig the hydrone mayerial. If I didn't have the blue shipyard chinos, I'd be getting the hydrone Bosco pants. Maybe if I put enough wear and tear on the shipyards, i can justify the purchase sooner, rather than later haha
