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  1. noremac

    Waterproof spray for shoes?

    Hi, This many have been asked before, but I can't find a thread with definitive information. Feel free to point me to the correct thread if this info is already somewhere else. What do you think about waterproof sprays for leather shoes? What is the best waterproofing product that I should be...
  3. noremac

    Replacing AE Kenilworth - recommendations?

    I have two pairs of Allen Edmonds Kenilworths, which are now discontinued, and I need to replace the walnut-coloured pair. The Kenilworths were reasonably affordable, and I can't justify the prices of more expensive models. Does anyone have any recommendations for a replacement? The restrictions...
  4. noremac

    Preventing fades in selvedge denim

     I think selvedge is a hipster trend. People love rare and expensive things that are finicky and allows them to be connoisseurs. Mainly, people like the status symbol that the "self-edge" provides - it shows that they paid a lot of money. I don't wash my jeans so that they stay as dark as...
  5. noremac

    Preventing fades in selvedge denim

    Hi @lancaster, Yes, I've had limited success with a vinegar wash. I have a pair of Unbranded Brand #UB101s that I've worn for about 13 months and are just beginning to show some light fading (honeycombs and whiskers). Although they are still ok for work, I've ordered a new pair to replace them...
  6. noremac

    Vat-dyed selvedge?

    I've owned a couple pairs of Unbranded Brand denim, and I absolutely love the fit - they are the best jeans I've ever owned. But I like dark denim, and selvedge denim fades too quickly for me. In short, I like the fit of selvedge (how it conforms to my body), but not how temporary the dye is. I...
  7. noremac

    How long should raw denim last?

     You know, it's funny - when I was researching raw denim, every article I read said, "Never wash your denim!" And now that I've avoided washing my denim, people are saying, "Are you crazy? Wash your denim!"
  8. noremac

    How long should raw denim last?

     Thanks for this. Actually, I'm not necessarily looking for even fades either. I'm looking for denim that stays dark for as long as possible. But I'm learning that there is a trade-off: not washing leads to disintegration of the fabric, and washing leads to fading. I'm beginning to realise...
  9. noremac

    Is Levi's selvedge "raw" or "sanforized"?

     Thanks for the info. I find the terminology and advertising of many manufacturers (like Levi's) to be confusing and unhelpful. You say that most Levi's are unwashed raw denim, but it's not clear to me which ones are not - I'd like jeans where the denim doesn't disintegrate or the dye rubs...
  10. noremac

    How long should raw denim last?

     But if I wash them, they will fade. Is raw denim a lose-lose situation? It's either they pre-maturely wear out or they pre-maturely fade?
  11. noremac

    Is Levi's selvedge "raw" or "sanforized"?

    On Levi's website, it shows that they carry 511 "selvedge" jeans, but no other information is provided, other than that they "are treated in a soft garment rinse", whatever that is. Are these "raw" denim? Or "sanforized" denim? I'm tired of raw denim - it's too fragile, and doesn't last long...
  12. noremac

    How long should raw denim last?

    My last pair of raw denim has only lasted eight months before the crotch has begun to blow out. I wear them pretty much every evening (I wear suits during the day) and have only washed them once (after purchasing and before wearing, to set the dye). I pay a premium to get raw denim, and I love...
  13. noremac

    Preventing fades in selvedge denim

     Thanks for the info. Good to know.
  14. noremac

    Preventing fades in selvedge denim

    Thanks for the responses. I'm not really interested in tracking down specific brands of denim - I live in a small city, and it's too much hassle to source rare products and have them shipped internationally. I was just hoping that there was some sort of treatment available that would help...
  15. noremac

    Preventing fades in selvedge denim

    I love selvedge denim, but I don't like the way it fades. Does anyone know if there is a way to set the dye in a new pair of your jeans so that it doesn't develop the so-called whiskers, honeycombs, and stacking fades? Currently, I only get about six months of wear out of denim (without...
  16. noremac

    Poor man's watch thread

    I're replaced the two defective Kent Wang watches with an Alba Riki Watanabe. It's a little small but I have tiny wrists so I think it works. I'll need to replace the cheap band it came with though.
  17. noremac

    Seiko SCVS013 "Blue Spark"

    Let me know if you have one of these for sale and how much you want for it.
  18. noremac

    Poor man's watch thread

     What watch is this?
  19. noremac

    looking for a simple watch, any help at all would be appreciated

     I've had two of Kent Wang's watches sent to me, both defective, and both replaced. The design is great, but the Chinese movement is poor.
  20. noremac

    Poor man's watch thread

    I recently purchased one of Kent Wang's Bauhaus watches. The watch was $350 for a fully automatic watch, and easily the most beautifully designed timepiece I've ever laid eyes on. Unfortunately, the first watch I received did not keep time and was replaced, but alas, the replacement was also...
  21. noremac

    Creaky Allen Edmonds

    I just got a pair of Allen Edmonds Norwich monk strap shoes. They're beautiful, and I love wearing them. However, as I'm breaking them in, they're very creaky . It's so loud that my co-workers give me puzzled looks as I walk by. Is there anything I can do to minimize the creaking as they're...
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