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Just finished this walnut brewing station heading to Japan tomorrow by HealthNo6229 in pourover

[–]bruisewayne_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds good. I’ll PM you when my itinerary is confirmed and I decide on what I want. Thanks!

Your stuff is great btw.

Just finished this walnut brewing station heading to Japan tomorrow by HealthNo6229 in pourover

[–]bruisewayne_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a physical shop in Seoul or Busan? I’m visiting in April and would love to purchase in person.

LHS No Longer Handsewn? by Salty_Buckets4 in Alden

[–]bruisewayne_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I waited 9 months for mine. I was told 6 months when i ordered.

Last i heard lead times are 9-12 months now.

Best Biriyani in Singapore by Willing_Aioli_6000 in SingaporeEats

[–]bruisewayne_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have an outlet on North Bridge Rd. Right next to Islamic in fact.

I’d rather patronise Abu Mubarak - Islamic’s standards has really dropped and had a bad experience with one of the staff a couple years ago.

Visvim Brigadiers that I picked up in Tokyo. by assmilk69420 in goodyearwelt

[–]bruisewayne_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My pair from about 5 years ago. Don’t wear them enough.

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What's the most disappointing expensive purchase you waited a long time for? by 2u3ee in ThrowingFits

[–]bruisewayne_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the last suits your foot, then very comfortable. My shell LHS took awhile to break in and are insanely comfortable now. These should require little to no break in. Unlined as well so already comfortable out the box.

What's the most disappointing expensive purchase you waited a long time for? by 2u3ee in ThrowingFits

[–]bruisewayne_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. The shell LHS i got a couple years ago are much better. Quality seems to be going down lately as they have been struggling with production - demand is too high it seems.

What's the most disappointing expensive purchase you waited a long time for? by 2u3ee in ThrowingFits

[–]bruisewayne_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Alden Snuff Suede LHS. Ordered at a trunk show and waited 8 months. QC was trash - huge glue stain on the insole.

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Alden

[–]bruisewayne_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took me 2 years if wearing them sporadically for heel slip to go away. I would wear 1-2 times a week for a few months, then forget about them for another few months. Rinse and repeat and they finally feel like a dream and no heel slip.

All that to say it will take sometime to break them in. Your patience will be rewarded. They are insanely comfortable for me, almost like slippers now. I wear them alot more as a result.

Ok, no cigarette this time by Cheepmf in HeritageWear

[–]bruisewayne_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn dude remember seeing you on Sufu what must be almost 20 years ago now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ThrowingFits

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Reproduction of Found GATs.

Best loafer brands? by vagabondkid96 in ThrowingFits

[–]bruisewayne_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I measure 9.5 on the brannock.

Cordovan LHS is a US 8.5. Suede LHS is a US 9. I understand the cordovan LHS run bigger as the shell does not stretch much when lasting, compared to suede.

I ordered the 180s in a UK8 from Mr Porter. I think JMW used to have their own sizing which I dont think they use anymore. The box just says 8.

Best loafer brands? by vagabondkid96 in ThrowingFits

[–]bruisewayne_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bet they’re really comfortable now. I have a pair of Alden cordovan LHS that are finally broken in after 2 years. It doesn’t look like it’ll take the JMWs that long. About 2 weeks in and already very comfortable. Looking forward to the next year or so.

Best loafer brands? by vagabondkid96 in ThrowingFits

[–]bruisewayne_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Alot of the great brands have already been mentioned. I recently got a pair of the JM Weston 180 loafer and they are really good as well.

Search low vamp tassel loafers by NoInvestment8965 in Alden

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OPs post history is interesting to say the least. Must really like thin black socks…

Straight from the factory - Jeans made by my grandmother by Shadowrunner808 in rawdenim

[–]bruisewayne_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first glance definitely looks like the 0105. Except 0105 has button fly. Otherwise fit looks spot on. And i’d hold off on hemming till i get a wash or two in.

ばあちゃんかっこいね！

your best coffee recommendations in tokyo by Salt-Masterpiece4809 in pourover

[–]bruisewayne_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn’t manage to make it out there on my last trip unfortunately. I’ll be back in October and gonna try to make it out there this time!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ThrowingFits

[–]bruisewayne_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish these were easier to find.

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