Posts made by Soleamp

Catch and release pair of Fortis Tapak 1.0 Engineer boots in size 44 (10.5/11). The leather is natural Indonesian Veg Tan and they have just started to patina (it's hard to photograph the true color). I bought these from the original owner who wore them sparingly, but they are just slightly too small for me (they are about a half size too short). I am an 11D Brannock and these would probably work better for a 10.5. Original box and shoe bags are included.

$375 Shipped CONUS, PPFF - Open to trades for other boots (I'm willing to add money if need be).

Sorry, totally forgot to put in the measurements, updated.

This is a catch and release pair I took a chance on from eBay. The provided measurements weren't very accurate, so these are a bit small for me. I'm just selling for what I have into them. I would also be interested in trades for 777s with 35"-36" waist and 12.75"+ thighs. $200 shipped CONUS.

Waist: 17.25"
Thigh: 12.5"
Inseam: 31.5"
Hem: 7.75"

@DemGab Thanks, enjoy the jacket!

@pechelman:

Fwiw, don't discount the 666 uhr till you check out the measurements. These seem to be cut a little more generously in the top block and thigh than their 21oz counterparts for the same tag. Mine didn't shrink at much as I was expecting either and very quickly stretched back in the waist so they're very comfy.

Interesting, I didn't even think to check out the 666 UHR after my experience with the 666 XHS.  The measurements actually look pretty generous.  I put in an order for 634 UHR, but I will chat with the IHUK crew tomorrow and see what they have in the 666.  Lots of those still in stock.

@John:

@Soleamp:

Feel like I probably could have sized down.

I had similar experience with the 555UHR.  Went with my normal tag size which had posted dimensions a little larger than my typical.  The tag size down had posted dimensions that were perfect without the shrinkage.  I went with the slightly larger dimensions thinking the shrinkage would pull it in, but after a few days of wear they are now stretched back out a little bigger than I prefer.  If I get another pair, I’m going to purchase as I normally do with the dimensions I want as if no shrinkage.  Then after soaking and washing, I’ll stuff myself in them like a sausage and wear them around the house till they stretch back out.  I should have known better since I had experienced the same thing about five years ago with the 3Sixteen Kibatas.  I’ve learned my lesson with raw - won’t happen again for me.  BTW - they don’t look bad (as mine don’t either) but I know it’s a matter of personal preference and how you like them to look and feel more so than what others may notice.

This is where I am at as well.  If they are comfortable after a hot soak and hot wash, then (for me) they are probably too big.

@yannis:

I dont see anything wrong with the fit. They look relaxed in a nice way.

Thanks, appreciate it, but I think @Kasi  hit the nail on the head.  I was in 888s a few years ago, but have been wearing 634s the last year.  I was in 666s for a minute when my weight was down a bit, but they are uncomfortably slim for me in the heavier weights.  I might pick up the 634 21/23 before they sell out and then make a final decision.  Thanks for the feedback, I'm hoping to be more present around here again now I have a bit more free time.

Hey all, haven't been on here in a while.  I picked these up right when they came out.  I really struggled with the sizing and went back and forth between 33 and 34.  Went with 34s and did not get as much shrinkage as I thought I would.  Fit picks are after a one hour hot soak and a hot wash.  Feel like I probably could have sized down.

@mclaincausey Awesome, appreciate it. I’m always looking for new recipes and this looks great.

@Joberwocky:

While not something to enjoy year-round, a little Mad Elf when the weather gets cold is a staple for me

I think it’s a requirement to have at least a few Mad Elfs every season in our area. Not my favorite beer, but I drink it every year.

It looks like it is definitely coming along with some solid progress.  Looks great!

@sabergirl Thanks so much!  It's not too hard to do those types of trips these days as you can now rent vans/RVs all over the world.  It's a great experience and we have done many long road trips with our kids.  A few years ago we did over 6k miles (that was a lot of driving).

@mclaincausey Man, that looks amazing.  Can you send me the recipe?  I do all of the cooking in my house and I am tired of a lot of my cold weather rotation.

@Aetas Sorry, I have been out of the loop for a bit, we need to get this thread going with the snow starting to fly!  BTW, that is a great collection of passes, you should make that into a wall display or something.

Picked these up a few months ago but I have been procrastinating on mounting them (I do my own mounting, so it's just laziness).  Went with the 94s as a good compromise for the East/West combo skiing I do.  Hoping to get in at least 30 days this year.

@the246guy:

It's been now 3 months for me with my first ever 25 oZ denim and I guess I found the Holy Grail pants in this cut. I own few other pairs of raw denim and I feel like not picking them at all after wearing this XHS continuously for the last 3 months, every single day. I might post some pictures later on and I'm even considering getting another pair to rotate.

I hear you.  I have been wearing mine for about the same amount of time and everything else feels weird and thin now.  It's like a denim security blanket, haha.  Although, I did just pick up the 18oz 634s which are pretty amazing (I couldn't squeeze into the 666 version of the 18oz).

@neph93 I haven't been on here in a bit, you can see what I've been busy with over in the cars thread.  Any new progress on the house?  I'm looking forward to seeing it finished!

I haven't been on here in a bit, so I had to go back and catch up.  @Seul I enjoyed reading your post, great story.  Since it's Friday evening here, I'll post what I'm drinking.

@motojobobo and @mclaincausey Thanks, much appreciated!  I'm actually selling it because I have three kids that are still in school and it's not really practical for a family.  I more did it just to see if I could.  I do love the vans though, I drive a Sprinter as my daily driver, haha.

This would indeed make an awesome Colorado rig.  We are big skiers and this would be amazing to have when they are forecasting those big storms.  Camp out somewhere and wait for the powder!

@mclaincausey:

Look great @Soleamp and this is my favorite extant IH denim that I have experienced.

Yeah, it is definitely an interesting denim.  I normally wear one pair for a while, but I think I am going to have to rotate these with my 666-XHS that I have been wearing.

I picked this up as my first UHF.  It is really nice and the colors are great on this one.  After having one, this definitely won't be my last.  I haven't worn it yet as my wife told me this is my Christmas present from my kids…

I was very intrigued by these and picked them up in a 31 from IH…but they were too small (I was being ambitious).  Returned those, second guessed the purchase and then the 32 was out of stock.  Found a pair of 32s locally and they are a much better fit (at least I think so).  Reading the reviews of these being crunchy I was a little worried (I love the softness of my other IHs).  BUT...they are still much softer than most other similar weight/denim (I have 19oz Samurais that are way more crunchy than these). Looking forward to breaking these in.