Random questions to which you seek an answer

[Snowy]

@Snowy:

Thanks you all again, excited to get a western snap and learn directly. I continue to learn a lot 

Just doubling back on this after a few months of getting in and wearing snaps & western cuts. Damn they are functional. The western cut continues to be not my favourite, but I quite enjoy the stitching/colour contrasts on the clothing. Summary; in both cases once experiencing directly, my perceptions were out of line with reality.

[Giles]

@grandmasterben:

Does denim weight have anything to do with how tight a pair feels? As in would a 21oz pair with the same measurements as a 14.5oz pair feel any tighter or is the difference negligible? Thank you denim gurus…:D

To a certain extent, yes.  Jeans are measured using their external dimensions.  The thicker the denim, then the smaller the internal diameter….

[Jord666]

So I have a 30" waist and pretty large Thighs (I need a 12" thigh on my jeans now) anyone here have a similar problem? If so what brands/models do you find fit you best without having to go too large on the waist?

Cheers

[Guest]

Sounds like the 1955S is what you're looking for I believe:

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=230

[Giles]

I'd agree Adam.  Thanks.

[riffblaster general]

I would love a comparison of the 301 to the 555 for anyone willing to give one.

[J-IV]

^^same here

[jacoavlu]

I don't own the 555 so just hazarding a guess but I would bet the 555 are a little slimmer in the top block than the 301. The 301 is tapered from both the inseam and outseam so it's a very tapered cut, the 555 is a very slim straight cut, it is straight at the outseam allowing for exposed selvedge edge at the leg opening

[natehate]

anyone know of any company that makes a slim fit jeans with suspender buttons?

[jacoavlu]

easier to have buttons added to the slim jean of your choice

[IHIHIH]

We all knew abt the loop wheeled tees, does the quality of cotton matters when making a loop wheel tee?

[Giles]

I am sure it does as with all things, the quality of the raw materials is fundamental to the quality of the end product, but I have never been asked or have asked the question before.  I will try and get more data.

[Qinhan]

Sincere question: can black boots be worn with brown leather jacket or vice versa?

God help me I'm considering another leather jacket purchase and want to get all the factors clear in my mind before I commit to a colour…  Honest opinions greatly appreciated. 

[Seul]

I try never to mix brown and black… Neither in belt/ shoes nor jacket/ shoes...

[Giles]

I am getting approx 20 samples of Alexander leather jackets in the next few days….........

[Qinhan]

@Giles:

I am getting approx 20 samples of Alexander leather jackets in the next few days….........

That's going to make a lot of people on this forum very excited.  But G, what about mixing boot/jacket colours?  You're a boot man, is this a no-no in your book?

[Giles]

I don't do no-nos.  What a person wears and how they wear it is completely and utterly up to the individual - all that matters is that they feel comfortable within themselves and amongst their peer group. But, would I do it?  No.

[seanocono]

I'm really excited to see some of these upcoming leather projects, G.  There's just something about a great leather jacket.

[Giles]

I am not sure what I'm getting.  Think we'll have a load of steer, maybe some oil pull steer, mid weight Horse and Kudu….

[seanocono]

That just makes it all the more fun though, right?  Like an eight-year-old on Christmas.