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Posts made by Kjunx
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RE: Y’2 Leathers….
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RE: Y’2 Leathers….
I took a long route on sizing for the Y2 Chore as I'm in between an IT48 (Belstaff), US38/Small or US40/Med (Schott), Small (Allsaints), and typically 40 (Y2 and DoubleHelix). I burned shipping $ and ordered both a 40 and 42 in the suede versions with the idea of returning the size that didn't work. I tried them on w/ single layers, light sweater, and a flannels). I will say, this particular cut that TJ designed is forgiving (i.e. you can go up or down a bit w/ reasonable margin of error).
Ultimately I stuck with the size 40 for the chore (across the board for my Y2s) based on this trial/error along with some big forum help here from @Anesthetist and others on comparable fit to other styles (it looked a bit more fit/polished on my frame IMHO). I have plenty of room to move, and a bit of room to layer, but 9 / 10 if I'm wearing this I'm not layering too heavy or I'm wearing an heavier coat on top. For reference I'm a IH Large in shirt sizes.
Hope this helps.
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@Anesthetist said in Y’2 Leathers….:
@Kjunx nicely done! I love the looks of it, color me jealous
Not much of a photo poster but here’s the y2 scar chore after unboxing. Fit is a bit stiffer/tighter than the suede (to be expected) but will likely break in with wear. need to get a picture of it next to my weathered KB140 while it’s still in its pink era.
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RE: Y’2 Leathers….
@SonnyTheElder said in Y’2 Leathers….:
@Kjunx
….. In my case, it's close to my skin color, so I need to wear it out and get some sun so it diminishes the "it puts the lotion on the skin" Buffalo Bill vibe.🪣🧴
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@SonnyTheElder oooooooooh !! I got the same Scar but I’m a 40, so still waiting for those to come in. How pink did it arrive ? Does it have an inner pocket or two since there is a lining? Suggest you wear it and work the buttons during the hot sunny months; that broke in my ib140 buttons like a charm
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RE: WESCO-MRLOU-NATH - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Engineer Boot - Natural. The "Mister Lou"
@bluemantra the rough out jobmasters are amazingly comfortable. The leather is thick but really pliable and the lace to toe allows me to dial in the fit just right. They are really heavy though.
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RE: WESCO-MRLOU-NATH - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Engineer Boot - Natural. The "Mister Lou"
@Ross much appreciated detailed response.
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RE: WESCO-MRLOU-NATH - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Engineer Boot - Natural. The "Mister Lou"
Fit question for the forum. Received my pair on Thursday and got to try on yesterday. For context I’m in between a 10 and a 10.5 redwing and a 10.5 in converse chuck 70s, I have a pair of the jobmaster all black suede flat soles from The Shop (10D) and my brannock is a 10.5B. I purchased a 10D in these Mr. Lous. Currently I can get the boot on, some heel slip (minimal / acceptable) and I can wiggle my toes they are about 1/8 to a 1/4 inch from the front of the boot. My big toe does feel like it’s pushing on the top of the boot due likely to the lower volume in the front. If I remove the insoles they fit better but obv more comfortable with them in from a cushion perspective. Recommendation from the group if this sounds like a good engineer boot fit? I should have purchased both the 10D and 10.5D for comparison but that wasn’t an option. Curious how these break in (ie fit when brand new vs after a bit of wear). New territory for me here in the engineering boot category hence the call for help. Much thanks !
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@Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot What type of boots are those? I picked up a pair of the all black roughout wesco service boots but looking to add something else (color) to the queue. Thx !
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@prpx agreed; worn mine through rain, snow; has undergone indego transfer; kids hot chocolate spill; countless whiskey and dark beer spills, dog slobber and still looks new. Oil transfer around the neck is the biggest visual difference after a while however you can either get the nap to stand back up with a suede brush/eraser which covers this up or a little baking soda can soak it up and then dust it off. Wear it in good health !
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@Anesthetist love it !! I’ve been trying to break in my IB-140 as of late but need to break out the KB once the sun returns !!
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@Anesthetist - … skipped the navy and olive but I did pull the trigger on the pre-order for the scar kakishibu
; same sizing on all my Y2 (40)
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@Anesthetist & @Autorotate - Thanks again for the help sizing; I ordered a 40 & 42 to compare and while the 42 fit; it was a bit too boxy in the chest (shoulders were slightly big which resulted in it fitting too loose w/ just a T-shirt on; fit was better with heavy layering). 40 allows me to wear a heavy sweater or t-shirt ++ flannel underneath which frankly is all I’d need. Grabbed a black and a tan
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Thank you so much !! Can’t tell you how helpful those couple shots were ! Think I’ll go up a size to a 42 to give myself a bit of room for layering.
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appreciate it, pics would be most helpful ! The chore measurements between the 40 and 42 are a minimal step up (mostly shoulders and sweep) but good to know re: layering and chest/pit fit. Thanks !
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@Anesthetist - Awesome fit ! I also procured the Y2 KB-140T (size 40) a year or so ago (love it !) and am now looking at the Y2 Chore Jacket from TJ at the Shop. I'm on the fence on sizing though trying to figure out if I stick w/ the same size 40 or size up as TJ did to the 42. I saw you stuck with the same sizing for both (42). What's your take on the difference in fit between the two (shoulders, chest, waist)? Did it break in / stretch with wear? Limiting the back and forth with shipping and customs is a must
@Autorotate - See you did similar w/ the Indigo 140, so any insights are also welcome ! Thanks in advance gents !!