The Official RRL Thread

[clee1982]

You can call CS but again not sure what would come out of that

 

[Mollysdad]

I'll have them patched. I'm not too worried about how the repairs will look--they're slightly distressed as new, anyway. My concern is if it's going to keep happening at other stress points. I'm not cheap but I can't tell you how long it took me to drop the coin on a pair of these and I am disappointed.

do you have a top load or front load washer?

have you considered a fabric bag?

something is pulling and tugging…

 

[Mollysdad]

Someone asked for photos. Officer's Chinos, purchased new. The split at the base of the fly happened after two washings, maybe 5 days of wear. The pocket, another 3 or 4 washings, 6 or 7 wears. Drip dried always. If they're four months old I'd be amazed.

that crotch blowout is unfortunate 🤣🤣💭

 

[Oswald Cornelius]

I can't believe it's the laundry. Newish top loader, without an agitator. I use a lingerie bag for my socks (amazing how few I lose since I started doing that) and feel like I'm pretty good at laundry. I wash these trousers by themselves and hang them to dry. I've got many years-old shirts that I machine wash and drip dry--even things like BB no-irons and Filson flannels and denim--and have never had an issue like this.

I was blaming the crotch blowout on my massive unit, but I'm Irish-Catholic so we all know that's bullshit. And then, when it happened in the back.....

 

[mfbnyc]

Someone asked for photos. Officer's Chinos, purchased new. The split at the base of the fly happened after two washings, maybe 5 days of wear. The pocket, another 3 or 4 washings, 6 or 7 wears. Drip dried always. If they're four months old I'd be amazed.

The crotch blow happens regularly with certain of their pants. This was discussed on this forum a couple of years ago.

A friend who worked for RRL for a long time but no longer does told me that it has something to do with their fabrics being heavily pre-washed/weathered. The idea is that the fabric threads are actually weaker than the seams, so the pressure on movement moves to the fabric from the seam. "I'm no biologist," so I don't know if that's what's going on. But in my experience it does happen more with the pre-washed fabrics than with the rigid ones.

So be careful (a) getting in/out of cars, (b) picking up dog poop, (c) swinging your leg over a horse, and (d) standing still doing nothing.

 

[carlos20co]

Bowery boots conditioned and polished.

 

[ac106]

Bowery boots conditioned and polished.
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there’s a pair on eBay I have been looking at. Do you know who makes them? Are you happy with them?

 

[zippyh]

there’s a pair on eBay I have been looking at. Do you know who makes them? Are you happy with them?

If made in USA, Julian Boot.
if made in England, Cheaney.

 

[carlos20co]

there’s a pair on eBay I have been looking at. Do you know who makes them? Are you happy with them?

These ones are made by Cheaney, I’m really happy with them, I got them on eBay too. The last is wide but works good for my regular width feet. I wish I could get a pair in brown. I’ve seen some models with brogueing that look awesome.

 

[Mollysdad]

Any idea on the details of these?

ty 🙏🏽

 

[Oswald Cornelius]

The crotch blow happens regularly with certain of their pants. This was discussed on this forum a couple of years ago.

A friend who worked for RRL for a long time but no longer does told me that it has something to do with their fabrics being heavily pre-washed/weathered. The idea is that the fabric threads are actually weaker than the seams, so the pressure on movement moves to the fabric from the seam. "I'm no biologist," so I don't know if that's what's going on. But in my experience it does happen more with the pre-washed fabrics than with the rigid ones.

This actually makes a lot of sense. Thank you.

 

[carlos20co]

Any idea on the details of these?

ty 🙏🏽
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They are called Wythe, made in the USA, I’ve never seen them in person, but they look really cool.

Wythe Leather Boot | Boots Shoes | Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren

www.ralphlauren.com

 

[hyunbin09]

"I'm no biologist,"

hahaha this part cracked me up 😂

 

[RamiJ]

Any idea on the details of these?

ty 🙏🏽
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I have them. Really love them. Solid construction and beautiful leather! Let me know if you have any specific questions on them.

 

[Mollysdad]

I have them. Really love them. Solid construction and beautiful leather! Let me know if you have any specific questions on them.

thank you 🙏🏽 Just surprised they were selling for $163 on clearance - what a bargain 🔥