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[SKT]

Early summertime Chicago is one of the best city experiences in the world. Had a buddy who lived in Wrigleyville after college in the early 90’s. Should be illegal to have that much fun.

[popvulture]

I guess I haven't been there for the dog days, but every time I went there in the summer (long distance relationship, so quite a few times) it was nothing short of amazing. Also so bikeable due to the flatness.

[Mizmazzle]

I was in Chicago a few years ago in June and we had the best time!! Perfect weather. But then I did get reports later in July how miserable it was at that point and we were lucky to have come earlier.

Living in Colorado, we have a very dry climate, which does wonders for the year round enjoyment of each season. Living here, I have to agree with Mclain that I love each season for what each one has to offer. It can get searingly hot down in town in the summer...but that's easily remedied by spending most of my time in the higher elevation of the mountains backpacking and fishing every chance I can get.

All that being said, I still think winter and fall edge out the others for the win! I just love cooler weather.

[popvulture]

I definitely prefer cooler, too. I try to avoid cold af, but give me that over hot af any day.

[Luijim78]

I love the cold and hate the heat, in Italy, 15km from the Adriatic Sea and 30km from the Apennine mountain chain, up until 15 years ago the climate was perfect, the 4 seasons were very distinct, the winters not too cold and the summers in the 30s degrees... it was an absolutely enviable climate but now , the temperature has increased by 5/6 degrees on average and the summers are long and too hot , I truly believe that we have managed to ruin this wonderful planet and now we are paying for it consequences

[Twistlock]

@Oaktavia said in IH-634-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo:

Man, these look so good @Oaktavia ! Mine is scheduled for delivery tomorrow, will probably take me ages to fade them like yours.

[Oaktavia]

@Twistlock thanks dude, I'm at 137 wears today so it didn't take too long...been wearing em since last Halloween.

[Twistlock]

Unless i rotate less will probably take me two years to reach that number of days...

[Oaktavia]

@Twistlock ahh gotcha gotcha well they are amazing when brand new!

[october rust]

That is insane @Oaktavia ! You’ve only got a month on my pair of XHS-666 but that’s definitely in wear time and not fades. Inspires me to be more active lol. I run a Screenprint shop by day(and night) and noticed my daily physical activity is all upper body.

[Oaktavia]

@october-rust I walk a lot at work and move around quite a bit from work to home. Long walks by the river, gardening, housework, everything in these jeans.

[long_john86]

@Oaktavia awesome! Do they find themselves in the wash or having a soak quite a bit? Or more of a spot-cleaning approach? I recall you have said about holding off that first wash for as long as poss?

[Oaktavia]

@long_john86 I have not washed these at all, but I spot clean and remove any stains, dust, dirt etc. with water and spot cleaning and I use a RW boot brush to brush away dirt and whatever else gets on them. I work as a teacher so my jeans cannot look dirty if I wear them 3-4 days a week. Interestingly, my buddy @olblue has a pair of XHS that are nearly as old and his remain dusty as he does not need to appear as clean at work. I posted a photo of us in WAYWT yesterday and we are both wearing them.

[long_john86]

@Oaktavia Cool idea with the RW brush - amazing this is all just pure wear!

[Oaktavia]

@long_john86 yeah I typically do not get a lot of junk on my pants knocks on wood and when I do, I spot clean as soon as I can. I am trying to get to the proverbial 180 days before a machine wash but I'm struggling at day 138....42 to go I guess that doesn't seem like much. I just want to get to day 180 at least one time just to say I have and see if the hype is worth the 6 month wait that some folks swear by. I will say that if you are not diligent with keeping them manually spotless, the filthy feeling of the jeans does not seem worth it to wait this long.

[bluemantra]

I use a Kent clothes brush for spot cleaning.

Kent Clothes Brush

[Oaktavia]

@bluemantra yup, that's basically what I use. I actually use two brushes, one was made for beards but it is too coarse for my face. I use the "beard" brush if there are clumps of dried mud or something, then the finer boot brush to remove dust.

[Luijim78]

sorry if I interfere in the discussion (maybe I also misunderstood due to my terrible English), if it can be useful for cleaning stubborn stains and unpleasant odors, this Thai guy (I think he is from the Piger Works staff) has launched a few time its denim care products. I'll post the link IG maybe you already know it.
https://www.instagram.com/denim_essence_by_champ?igsh=Z2I0ZGlibDBjMDdp

[WhiskeySandwich]

My son is now about the same size as me, at the age of 14. This is a weird thing to process.....
BTW, SBG's were a little warm yesterday as it hit about 90f, but not bad.

[ARNC]

@WhiskeySandwich keep feeding him and any risk of him borrowing your IH gear will soon pass!