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Belt over the patch or under the patch? Which do you prefer and why?

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    thewickett
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 6 Aug 2010

    Personally, when I tuck a shirt in I go over the patch.. otherwise it seems too gaudy. When things aren't tucked in I go over - it may not be seen often but when that awesome patch 'peeks out'… I haven't seen it personally but I'm assuming it looks sweet.

    Not really concerned about durability because even if there are issues, I do happen to know how to use a needle and thread.

    last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 23:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      grandmasterben
      Joined: 27 Aug 2011

      Under-it just makes sense. And my belt is so damn thick it would require more effort to put it over, it just slides under naturally

      last edited by 18 Jul 2012, 03:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        @elclintor:

        Hmmm Interesting..

        I figured all patches were sewn on with poly cotton thread.. It usually being a white thread and all.

        Is that not the case? I've had 666S' and it sure did not look like cotton stitching on the patch..

        Giles, could you clarify?

        We probably (though I am not 100% sure) now use Polycotton.  Haraki and I got really pissed off that the stitching on the patches were occasionally failing.  Haraki just told me he was going to fix it.  I think he did.

        "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 18 Jul 2012, 07:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          thomasnunnally
          Joined: 5 Jul 2010

          Absolutely only wear it under the patch.

          Out with the new! In with the old!

          last edited by 18 Jul 2012, 12:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            CLJ
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 26 Feb 2012

            Under of course. Wear with pride…letting weaker denims know 😉

            last edited by 18 Jul 2012, 12:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              D97x7
              Joined: 7 Oct 2010

              For me it depends on which belt I'm wearing that day, my brown 02 is slightly longer so goes over whereas the shorter black 02 goes under, simple as that!

              last edited by 18 Jul 2012, 13:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                supersalami
                Joined: 18 Jun 2012

                why would anyone even wear it over? isn't the thick leather patch meant to be shown? and btw i don't even remove my belt … ever ... it's easier to just leave it on the jeans and under to keep it safe and secure.

                last edited by 18 Jul 2012, 15:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  madmonday
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                  love this thread, great job Deebo.

                  head high, middle finger higher

                  last edited by 18 Jul 2012, 15:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Deebo
                    Joined: 17 May 2012

                    @madmonday:

                    love this thread, great job Deebo.

                    Thanks MM!

                    last edited by 18 Jul 2012, 18:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      JCar2666
                      Joined: 8 Apr 2012

                      Definitely under.  First pair of jeans that I've ever owned that gave me an option of doing so.  Would be a sin to cover up that thick leather patch if you ask me.

                      last edited by 18 Jul 2012, 22:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        bagley920
                        Joined: 10 Oct 2011

                        If the jeans let me, I go under. They obviously wanted me to do it that way

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

                        last edited by 19 Jul 2012, 01:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          madmonday
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                          way to pull all those images adam313.  seems a valid argument could be made with a little bit of evidence to support it.

                          despite anyone's personal reasons, i do love that folks are so serious about the way they wear & treat their goods

                          head high, middle finger higher

                          last edited by 19 Jul 2012, 01:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            ADDIC
                            Joined: 26 Feb 2010

                            when i first got my 634S, i wore it under. but then the stitching began coming off so its over now. plus a bit of evo is always good.

                            once i get the stitching fixed and some decent evo, i'll go back to under.

                            last edited by 19 Jul 2012, 03:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              dinobarnesberlin
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 28 Mar 2020

                              Ive been looking for this very thread for awhile, and today I found it.
                              Ive alway been an OVER guy for as long as Ive worn pants.
                              Even with certain models that allowed you to go under, for some reason I never liked the idea of being a billboard for companies with all their branding.
                              That changed with my first pair of IH 666 21`s that I got two weeks ago.
                              I am now wearing my belt UNDER for the simple fact that these patches are really like art.

                              last edited by 20 Apr 2020, 10:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                neph93
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                ^same!

                                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                                • Dame Vera Lynn
                                last edited by 20 Apr 2020, 12:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  dinobarnesberlin
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 28 Mar 2020

                                  @neph93:

                                  ^same!

                                  Right?

                                  Proof in Patch Pic Post–

                                  last edited by 20 Apr 2020, 13:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Bfd70
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 22 Mar 2018

                                    Over. Just cuz it’s easier at 5:00 a.m.

                                    last edited by 20 Apr 2020, 14:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      dinobarnesberlin
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 28 Mar 2020

                                      @Bfd70:

                                      Over. Just cuz it’s easier at 5:00 a.m.

                                      Why even bother with a belt at  5:00 ? Ha
                                      Just kidding man…but god is that a harsh hour of the day!

                                      last edited by 20 Apr 2020, 14:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        My belt stays in my jeans even when I am not wearing them…..

                                        "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 20 Apr 2020, 15:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          dinobarnesberlin
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 28 Mar 2020

                                          @Giles:

                                          My belt stays in my jeans even when I am not wearing them…..

                                          im with you on that @Giles
                                          Especially when time is of the essence

                                          last edited by 20 Apr 2020, 15:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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