I'm digging up this old thread again....
I would like to buy a Chino 1942 from Buzz Rickson.
I measured a chino from At Last (using this method https://www.historypreservation.com/products-page/brands/buzz-ricksons-1942-u-s-army-khaki-trousers-qm-spec-no-19c/ )
and end up with circumference...
If anyone is thinking about getting these boots: Just do it! I also have one of these and they are great. Really well built, comfortable. Masa from Brass Tokyo also has one of these and likes it very much.
Last price drop
- Pike Brothers trousers and vest: 120 Euro + shipping costs
- RMC vest: 30 Euro + shipping costs
- Soso Jeans: 30 Euro + shipping costs
The original last was fine. I wanted to change from fullsole to halfsole and then it turned out to a basically new boot :). The new last seems to fit my feet even better.
So, my boots are back from Masa.
This is how they look now:
The boots were made by Flamepanda. Masa re-lasted to the Graham last from Clinch with a soft toe (meaning no structured to box) and changed from fullsole to halfsole.
Before and after pictures (left before, right now)
Ah yes, Masa. A really friendly guy - and I think he does really good work from what I've seen.
I have another boot he is working on for a "facelift" :). But he is more expensive than Dr. Sole.
I don't know prices in other countries than Switzerland and Germany. Problem here in Switzerland is that there is no cobbler I would trust doing a rebuild like that. And woodman heels are the type of heels you don't often see here, therefore I am not sure a cobbler would do it right. There is a...
Selling for a Friend
Leather Jacket from "Archie & Mimmy" (inhouse brand of a clothing store in Zurich, Denim & Iron)
(the store: https://www.denimandiron.com/laden-zuerich/)
Size XL, slim fitting
Jacket is in mint condition, 4years old, worn about 30times, leather is very soft already
Specs...
I contacted them by mail (works better than IG) and sent the boots. The boots arrived at the beginning of Septembre and I was told that the lead time would be 12-14 weeks. I wrote several emails, asking questions and changing details and they normally responded very chick within 1-2 days, but...
Selling for a friend:
Eat Dust Denim Vest. Model 673 in black (referred to as Bloodline).
Good condition, worn about 10times
Size Large
Measurements:
Pit 2 Pit: 23"
Waist: 21" (with bottom button undone (vest is designed to leave bottom undone as it keeps to lines of the vest cleaner).
Back...
Selling for a friend of mine
Dehen 1920 Varsity Jacket Size L
2 years old, mint condition, worn maybe 20times, no scratches in the leather or wool
300 USD + shipping (from Switzerland)
Specs:
-24oz Pendleton Wool
-premium leather sleeves, pocket welts, locker loops
-roll collar
-quilted...
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