Posts made by holygoat

To be honest, I just put mine in the machine, inside out. I beat the shit out of my BBs (which is why they've been repaired twice so far), so it's not like a washing machine is going to do them any harm. They're jeans, not a silk shirt.

I have vague dreams about the BBs picking up some Vulcan features. Are the pockets gonna breed, Giles?

@Chris:

Damn, just checked the measurements and I'm seriously in doubt on which size to take.  I'm gonna have to hold off on purchasing until I get home and can try to assess how these will fit.

No offense, because I know it's not intentional, but some sizing consistency between models would be much appreciated.

I measured last year's well-worn size L indigo forum tee as about 21" pit-to-pit, which means it matches pretty closely to this year's. So that's what I ordered.

I also have last year's one in white in a size M, and it fits snugly. I can wear both.

(I also ordered one of the pocket tees in large and one in medium, because I can just about manage a snug-fit tee, so some variety doesn't hurt!)

@madmonday:

let's see the rest of them badboys holygoat.

Gimme a little while longer to spread the wear

Whipcord is either wool or cotton. In this case I'd be hoping for wool; it'll be more water- and wind-resistant, and will stay warmer when wet.

I've been wearing these for about a week, and they're already getting an amazing high-contrast fade over my wallet.

Six months. Two or three washes.

Right-side front pocket bag just repaired at Self Edge. My Sebenza did a number on it, inside and out; will probably need another set of repairs in a few months for the Leatherman pocket and the right-hand pocket where I clip my knife. Crotch and the rest still doing fine.

I just picked up a pair in superblack (to wear while the pocket bag was being repaired… indulgent, no?). Looking forward to breaking those in. I wanted the overdyed, but alas, not the right size. The indigo remains my true love.

I have been encouraged by one of my friends to wear the whole ensemble to work one day. I'm not so sure!

Shoreman: yeah, 'pajamas' is what the lass called the outfit.

I love the orange chainstitching in the shirt.

I present to you: THE BONE TUX.

My cover is blown!

@Giles:

And what do you do for a living?

Nothing too unusual these days: I work from home, at a desk. I simply have a very demanding and high-energy dog, and the surroundings in which to indulge her!

I also like to get out of the house and hike, regardless of canine input…

I have two pairs of Meindls, as imported by Cabelas. These are what I wear 90% of the time, because almost all of my time out of the house is spent walking up and down grassy hillsides in unpredictable weather! I wouldn't be able to stay upright in my Grensons or cowboy boots. I had a pretty hard time in White's, too; they're intended for standing in mud, not walking on 40° inclines.

My first pair is their 10" insulated Perfekt hunter. Made in Germany. Not a pretty boot, relatively speaking, but I think it has a certain rugged charm. It's also warm down to -20°F (from personal experience), rated to -40°F.

Bigger: http://twinql.com/jpg/ironheart/meindl_hunter_warm.jpg

With flash, to show wear:

Bigger: http://twinql.com/jpg/ironheart/meindl_hunter_flash.jpg

Those have been Nikwaxed.

I also have their Italian-made Light Hiker. Goretex, same leather, similar sole. Great fit for my wide meat plates. Currently covered in dust from the fields. I can walk down a 45° slope in these without losing my footing. Here they are with my BBs.

Bigger: http://twinql.com/jpg/ironheart/meindl_light_hiker_bb.jpg

Now I feel like I have to post pics in something prettier!

Nearing three months of continuous wear. One wash. Lots of garage floors and roaming through fields (hence the wash: country life in the spring and summer is dusty and dirty). You can see the perfect outline of a Leatherman Juice forming in the left-hand knife pocket.

Loose fit — I'm a 31/32, and these are 33 — to give me enough mobility on the bike, in the garage, and climbing hills, and I can just about fit my 1911 inside the waistband. Best jeans ever. Tempted to order another pair in 32 as backup.