Ship John

[Heritage_Guy]

Ship John x Wesco Derroll Engineers have landed. I put down the deposit in October and here they are before Christmas! I was expecting spring or early summer.
Definitely going into heavy rotation and just wanted to post some pictures of the 'before'. I have a pair of White's engineers and these feel a little finer and more substantial. I'll post some patina pics going forward.

[Denimhead 0]

@Heritage_Guy You’re going to love em.

[northsouthdenimguy]

@Denimhead-0

@Heritage_Guy

I second this

[RedwingMan556]

@joephoto

I’ve had two version one Wills jackets and they are extremely well made, but I sold them. I personally don’t like that they don’t have any vent holes in the arm pits, waxed jackets can be like wearing a plastic rain coat at times, and ventilation is needed IMHO. I recently purchased a coated N1 from IH and saw that they have done this which I think is brilliant!
I realize the design limitation with the version one Wills for the inside pocket, but it was too small and useless really. I see they have corrected this with the addition of a liner in the version two, but the liner just increases the lack of ventilation IMHO. I had a waxed rambler with a liner and it was without ventilation as well, Sold that also. SJ is a great company, not knocking them as I have leather products made by them which are awesome, Wills are just not my cup of tea.

[TheChef17]

Mike put out that they're making a Denim Wills jacket in January. Not sure how durable it will compare to the typical Wills, but I imagine the fading on it will be crazy!

[GraemeE]

@Brock has a pretty great example of the potential for the denim wills

[toolshed78]

@Heritage_Guy 3 month turnaround on your Derroll's? I put my deposit down end of November, figuring I wouldn't see them until next fall! Now hoping I am on a similar timeline. Such a great looking boot.

[Heritage_Guy]

@toolshed78

I really wasn't expecting them before summer so an extra Christmas gift for me was great! Mike must have his own track with Wesco.

[Darth-fader]

@TheChef17 I really want to try and snag one of these......been wanting one for ages!

[mecken88]

Pictures from SJ Facebook, it looks cool! Probably around 15oz, seems to be a favorite weight for Mike. And probably have amazing fade potential like most of their denim choices!

I’m leaning towards the denim Ramblin instead because I’m a shorter dude it just fits my body type a whole lot better.
So hoping that’s on the horizon too️

[northsouthdenimguy]

We are getting closer…

[hgering27]

@northsouthdenimguy just got and paid mine too. Can’t wait. Sashiko still no delivery date though unfortunately

[denami]

@hgering27 I can’t wait to see pictures as everyone starts to receive them. Really hoping I can score one on the next release.

[mecken88]

Looking forward seeing all the Kristofferson pictures flooding the thread🫣🫶

[Brock]

Here’s my denim wills. It’s from the first or second run I believe. I think it’s 16oz kuroki

Repair done by @GraemeE

[Brock]

@northsouthdenimguy

I got that same email a few weeks ago. But then was followed up by this…

[FlavourFade]

@Brock what a beauty! What's your size? Never had any ship john stuff but the denim wills has caught my attention

[northsouthdenimguy]

@Brock

I got the same one on the 19th but this one was legit. I even paid the invoice. Although I didn’t see it right away as I have my email split up between messages, receipts, etc..

Edit: and just got my tracking, but not shipped yet

[Brock]

@FlavourFade
XL it’s definitely my favorite wills jacket

[Brock]

@northsouthdenimguy
That’s promising! Maybe I’ll stop in this week.