ROY

[zhivago]

I picked up some of the RS04's a few months back and am way in love with the denim. It's light and tight. Brilliant IMHO. These look really promising…

[seanocono]

Yeah, Z, I received a pair of the RS04s for Christmas, but they weren't the right size.  I exchanged for the Roy Ducks – which I love -- and I was excited for the next release.  The denim really is fantastic.  I'm sure it only gets better with wear, too.  MikeC should be all over this.  14.5oz, loomstate, unsanforized, American cotton, etc... Purely based on measurements, I prefer the RS04 to this new model, though.

[elclintor]

SF-01's are up for sale.

[natehate]

Did you pull the trigger Clint?

[elclintor]

Yup!

[natehate]

Nice I wanna know what you think of them when they get there

[elclintor]

will do sir!

[zwer]

I follow the Roy thread on SuFu and I get really tempted, but the measurements for both the RS and RN scare me.

[llvlaglne]

his interpretation of narrow changes time to time. but the details on the Special fit have taken to my liking. i'd like to see the guy do a chore coat next

[seanocono]

Yes, Clint, looking forward to your impressions. The fit, in particular.

[elclintor]

I think they may need one more soak, but the fit is very nice!

[seanocono]

The fit looks good to me, Clint. Enjoy them in good health, man.

[RP]

RS-04 after 3-4 months of actual wear, a couple of soaks and maybe one wash.

[seanocono]

That's a really solid look, RP. Those boots are killer, but you already knew that. I'm curious what your thoughts are on the RS-04? Based purely on measurements, I like it better than the latest model. I've held them, while new, but never seen a developed pair, in person.

[Anesthetist]

Love these things.

[grandmasterben]

Clint, those look beyond perfect

[seanocono]

I agree, Anesthetist. They are really nice, and I'm happy I took the leap. They are so nice, in fact, that I'm considering a RS-04 as my summer pair. Can anyone give long-term impressions of the 14.5oz. Cone Mills denim, and how it compares to the IH 21oz.? I am amazed at how cool the 21oz still runs, despite its weight. I could probably still wear the 21oz. comfortably throughout the summer, if I wanted. Still, I'm curious about the Roy's. I've held the RS-04, and the denim is definitely lighter, and thinner, but I've read that it has a really tight weave. Basically, I'm wondering how it breathes, how it breaks in, fades, etc.. Thanks, in advance.

[SpaceGnome]

Clint, It took 3 hot soaks to get all the shrink out of my RS04's, so the SF-01 will most likely react that same.

[elclintor]

hmmm. I'll probably do another soak soon in that case.. There's plenty of room for them to shrink some more.

thanks for the heads up.

[Forrest6775]

I got a pair of the SF01 ones last week but I haven't soaked them yet. Did they loose that grey tint when you soaked them? Did the length actually shrink 3 inches?